SASTRA University, SRC Kumbakonam

The dreams of its founding fathers took shape in 1984 in the form of Shanmugha College of engineering which is now renamed, Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology & Research Academy (SASTRA). It has carved a niche for itself as a centre for fostering an ed a niche for itself as a centre for fostering and developing the body, mind and spirit of its students. SASTRA is totally committed to this three-fold flowering of the students entrusted to its care. Our blend of academic excellence and real world experience with moral values has earned SASTRA national recognition. A sprawling campus housing a built-up area of over 30, 00,000 sq.ft and a vibrant population of over 10,000 students and over 700 teaching faculty have made SASTRA a landmark in the educational map of India. SASTRA offers various undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes in Engineering, Science, Education, Management, Laws & Arts besides doctoral programmes supported by state-of-the-art laboratories, a well-stocked library and a fully supportive educational ecosystem. With an ideal teacher-learner ratio, it strives for academic excellence through personalized attention. The mechanisms established to support and monitor the students' progress assure success and satisfaction. Since its inception SASTRA has achieved national standing in terms of academic performance, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities and also in its growth and commitment to social service. The standard of excellence of its courses is reflected in the grades awarded to us by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council and in the success of its students both in India & abroad. SASTRA shapes its students' future by fostering a teamwork approach to instruction, encouraging interaction with faculty , providing access to high tech information, motivating them to develop new ideas and concepts, taking personal interest in students' career development and preparing them for success. SASTRA has an ethos of its own, different from others. At a time when altruistic ideals and civic interests seem to have given way to power goals and heightened interest in materialism, SASTRA presents a holistic approach to personal and professional growth. SASTRA moulds its students in such a way that their endeavors and interests transcend traditional boundaries. They do not seek to maintain status quo nor settle for observing change; they rather hope to be powerful instruments of change using their dynamic verve to make their contributions to the world. To become a role model institution for higher learning. To offer need-based course in tie-up with industries. To establish schools of excellence. To provide interdisciplinary courses of study and research and to allow flexibility in the curricular mix as opted for by the students and user agencies. To establish relation with renowned Indian and Foreign Universities and facilitate mutual exchange programmes. To promote research as tool for social and rural development. To explore the applications of ancient technology and incorporate the same into the syllabus, satisfying modern requirements. To undertake extra mural studies, extension programmes and field out-reach activities for societal development. To extend the benefits of higher education to backward class students of the area and to the economically and physically disadvantage. To establish meaningful linkage with business and service sectors and thereby offer quality education. ...view more