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The '''Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology & Research Academy''', known as '''SASTRA University''', is a [[deemed university]] in the town of [[Thirumalaisamudram]], [[Thanjavur district]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]. Undergraduate and postgraduate engineering courses are its focus.
The '''Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology & Research Academy''', known as '''SASTRA University''', is a [[deemed university]] in the town of [[Thirumalaisamudram]], [[Thanjavur district]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]. Undergraduate and postgraduate engineering courses are its focus.


It started in 1984 in the form of Shanmugha College of Engineering, affiliated to the [[Bharathidasan University]], [[Trichy]]. In 2001 it was renamed as Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology & Research Academy. It offers undergraduate and post graduate courses in Engineering, Science, Education, Management and Arts, including some Doctoral programmes.<ref>[http://www.highereducationinindia.com/engineering/sastra-thanjavur.html] - Higher Education India</ref> It is the first to get 'Deemed University status in [[Tamil Nadu]]. Srinivasa Ramanujam Center at [[Kumbakonam]] is affiliated to it. In 2011, software company [[Tata Consultancy Services]] set a world record of recruiting 1,755 students from SASTRA, the largest recruitment by any company in the world from a single campus.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://ibnlive.in.com/news/recruitment-tcs-creates-world-record-at-sastra/185175-60-120.html |title=Recruitment: TCS creates world record at SASTRA |work=ibnlive.in.com |date=September 18, 2011 |accessdate=19 September 2011}}</ref>
It started in 1984 in the form of Shanmugha College of Engineering, affiliated to the [[Bharathidasan University]], [[Trichy]]. In 2001 it was renamed as Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology & Research Academy. It offers undergraduate and post graduate courses in Engineering, Science, Education, Management and Arts, including some Doctoral programmes.<ref>[http://www.highereducationinindia.com/engineering/sastra-thanjavur.html] - Higher Education India</ref> It is the first to get 'Deemed University status in [[Tamil Nadu]]. Srinivasa Ramanujam Center at [[Kumbakonam]] is affiliated to it. In 2011, software company [[Tata Consultancy Services]] set a world record of recruiting 1,755 students from SASTRA, the largest recruitment by any company in the world from a single campus.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://ibnlive.in.com/news/recruitment-tcs-creates-world-record-at-sastra/185175-60-120.html |title=Recruitment: TCS creates world record at SASTRA |work=ibnlive.in.com |date=September 18, 2011 |accessdate=19 September 2011}}</ref>
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==Campus facilities==
==Campus facilities==
[[Image:SASTRA Library.jpg|thumb|Central Library at SASTRA(Saraswathi Sadan)]]
[[Image:SASTRA Library.jpg|thumb|Central Library at SASTRA(Saraswathi Sadan)]]
The campus occupies a built up area of over {{convert|2,000,000|sqft}},<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.sastra.edu/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1275&Itemid=636 |title=Infrastructure @ SASTRA |work=sastra.edu |accessdate=22 September 2011}}</ref> and houses a population of over 9,000 students.the infrastructure is worst in case of hostels. it provides poor wifi facilities and also poor food quality.students suffer from power cut for about 6 hours every day in this hot and humid climate.non-veg is strictly prohibited in this college. students are strictly prohibited from wearing t-shirts.
The campus occupies a built up area of over {{convert|2,000,000|sqft}},<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.sastra.edu/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1275&Itemid=636 |title=Infrastructure @ SASTRA |work=sastra.edu |accessdate=22 September 2011}}</ref> and houses a population of over 9,000 students.


The institute has eight boys hostels and four girls hostels providing accommodation to over 5000 boys and 3000 girls. A new hostel has been constructed for accommodating more on the campus. The Wi-Fi facility has been extended to cover 7-Cube wireless radio).<ref>[http://www.sastra.edu/mnews/2008/feb/TripleLaunch.htm] "Triple launch at SASTRA University" - SASTRA News Archives, 25 Feb 2008</ref>


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The campus has an internet center and multimedia area and mini-departmental stores inside every hostel. There are facilities for sports and body building. The academy possesses a HP RP8400 [[super computer]] for advanced computing facilities.


Admissions are through merit (marks from [[HSC]] and [[AIEEE]]). On-campus bank, [[Indian Overseas Bank]] provides on-the-spot educational loan which is acclaimed by students hailing from rural backgrounds.The counseling is usually done during the later half of June with the college opening for freshers in the month of July.
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The campus has an internet cente . There are facilities for sports and body building. The academy possesses a HP RP8400 [[super computer]] for advanced computing facilities.

The counseling is usually done during the later half of June with the college opening for freshers in the month of July.


==Events and accolades==
==Events and accolades==
The university has been recognized as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (SIRO) by the [[Department of Scientific and Industrial Research]], government of India. Its School Of Chemical and Biotechnology was ranked 1st among all private institutions in the country, and 2nd (overall) in India.<ref>[http://www.cybermedia.co.in/press/pressrelease78.html] - CyberMedia Biospectrum Private School Survey 2008</ref>
The university has been recognized as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (SIRO) by the [[Department of Scientific and Industrial Research]], government of India. It was ranked 10th among private engineering colleges in the country by OUTLOOK 2008. Its School Of Chemical and Biotechnology was ranked 1st among all private institutions in the country, and 2nd (overall) in India.<ref>[http://www.cybermedia.co.in/press/pressrelease78.html] - CyberMedia Biospectrum Private School Survey 2008</ref>


It has also been highly appreciated by the [[Washington Accord]] team. The Washington Accord is an agreement that provides mobility for Indian engineering graduates around the world. There are nine countries which are signatories to the accord and four countries are provisional members. The Accord team visited India in 2005 and visited three government institutions and SASTRA to assess the quality of engineering education in India. It was impressed by the undergraduate facilities and expressed satisfaction about the universities quality and standards in its educational activities.
But unfortunately TONDON COMMITTE(the autonomous government committe ) has given F GRADE to the college recently.


===Kuruksastra===
===Kuruksastra===

Revision as of 19:59, 7 May 2012

Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology & Research Academy
File:Sastra logo.png
TypePrivate
Established1984
AccreditationNAAC ( A Grade)
ChancellorRamachandran
Vice-ChancellorR. Sethuraman
Location
Thanjavur
,
Tamil Nadu
,
India
CampusRural, 168 acres
AffiliationsUGC, AICTE
Websitewww.sastra.edu

The Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology & Research Academy, known as SASTRA University, is a deemed university in the town of Thirumalaisamudram, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India. Undergraduate and postgraduate engineering courses are its focus.

It started in 1984 in the form of Shanmugha College of Engineering, affiliated to the Bharathidasan University, Trichy. In 2001 it was renamed as Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology & Research Academy. It offers undergraduate and post graduate courses in Engineering, Science, Education, Management and Arts, including some Doctoral programmes.[1] It is the first to get 'Deemed University status in Tamil Nadu. Srinivasa Ramanujam Center at Kumbakonam is affiliated to it. In 2011, software company Tata Consultancy Services set a world record of recruiting 1,755 students from SASTRA, the largest recruitment by any company in the world from a single campus.[2]

Schools and departments

Schools in SASTRA university are:

  • School of Chemical and Biotechnology [SCBT]
  • School of Civil Engineering [SOCE]
  • School of Computing [SOC]
  • School of Electrical and Electronics Engineering [SEEE]
  • School of Humanities and Sciences
  • School of Management [SOM]
  • School of Mechanical Engineering [SOME]
  • School of Law
  • Centre for Advanced Research in Indian System of Medicine [CARISM]
  • Centre for Nanotechnology and Advanced Biomaterials [CeNTAB]
  • Directorate of Distance Education - SASTRA

It has have received approval from the Bar Council of India to teach Law.[3] More information at: www.sastra.edu

Campus facilities

Central Library at SASTRA(Saraswathi Sadan)

The campus occupies a built up area of over 2,000,000 square feet (190,000 m2),[4] and houses a population of over 9,000 students.

The institute has eight boys hostels and four girls hostels providing accommodation to over 5000 boys and 3000 girls. A new hostel has been constructed for accommodating more on the campus. The Wi-Fi facility has been extended to cover 7-Cube wireless radio).[5]

The campus has an internet center and multimedia area and mini-departmental stores inside every hostel. There are facilities for sports and body building. The academy possesses a HP RP8400 super computer for advanced computing facilities.

Admissions are through merit (marks from HSC and AIEEE). On-campus bank, Indian Overseas Bank provides on-the-spot educational loan which is acclaimed by students hailing from rural backgrounds.The counseling is usually done during the later half of June with the college opening for freshers in the month of July.

Events and accolades

The university has been recognized as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (SIRO) by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, government of India. It was ranked 10th among private engineering colleges in the country by OUTLOOK 2008. Its School Of Chemical and Biotechnology was ranked 1st among all private institutions in the country, and 2nd (overall) in India.[6]

It has also been highly appreciated by the Washington Accord team. The Washington Accord is an agreement that provides mobility for Indian engineering graduates around the world. There are nine countries which are signatories to the accord and four countries are provisional members. The Accord team visited India in 2005 and visited three government institutions and SASTRA to assess the quality of engineering education in India. It was impressed by the undergraduate facilities and expressed satisfaction about the universities quality and standards in its educational activities.

Kuruksastra

In 2006, the Cult team, backed by the Dean of Planning & Development, Dr. S. Vaidhyasubramaniam GMP(Harvard), revived the intra-college cultural fests that were once held in the past. The name suggested by the students, "Carpe Diem", to invoke one's talents and seize the day, was chosen by the Dean, over his own suggestion of "Kuruksastra", a portmanteau of Kurukshetra, the site of the legendary war mentioned in the Indian epic Mahabharata, and SASTRA.

Carpe Diem '06 was a huge success, followed by Carpe Diem '07. After two years of intra-college fests, the University decided to conduct its first ever inter-college fest, and went with the name originally suggested by the Dean: Kuruksastra.

Kuruksastra is a war of talent in the various competitions. Events at the fest include English Literary events, Telugu, Hindi and Tamil events, Arts, Music, Dance, Dramatics and Gaming.

At the same time, the University's first inter-college technical fest, Daksh was also conducted. It was a week long event( actually weekend (Fri-Sat-Sun)), starting with Daksh and ending with KurukSastra.

The first edition of Kuruksastra was held on 2–3 March 2007.[7] The second edition of Kuruksastra was held on 6–9 March 2008. It started the tradition of hosting musical celebrities for a "Pro Nite" show with singers such as Karthik, Mahathi, Pop Shalini and Suchitra. It had over 1200 participants, making it one of the largest such festivals in the country.[8]

Clubs

  • TECS - The Electronics Club @ SASTRA.
  • MECS - The Microsoft Enthusiasts Community.
  • The Studio - The dramatics club of SASTRA, an offshoot of the ELS, which conducts stage plays and encourages budding actors.
  • The Artz club - A club that brings out the best art works of the students.
  • GLOSS - The Open Source society at SASTRA.
  • ELS - The English Literary Society, which is a club that conducts literary events such as JAM (Just-a-minute), Dumb Charades, Crossword, Debate and Quizzes on a daily basis.
  • RCS - The Robotics Club of SASTRA.
  • Celeritas - The physics forum at SASTRA.
  • ACE - Association of Computer Engineers @ SASTRA. This group is engaged in spreading knowledge about the cutting edge advancements happening in the field of Computer Science.
  • AXIS - Association to eXcel In Software of Dept. Of Computer Applications,SOC.
  • BE@S - Bio engineering and Medical Nanotechnology Students Association at Sastra, Organizing Symposiums based on life sciences and releasing magazine 'in vivo'.

See also

References

  1. ^ [1] - Higher Education India
  2. ^ "Recruitment: TCS creates world record at SASTRA". ibnlive.in.com. September 18, 2011. Retrieved 19 September 2011.
  3. ^ [2] "BCI approves SASTRA law programmes" - The Hindu, 12 July 2008
  4. ^ "Infrastructure @ SASTRA". sastra.edu. Retrieved 22 September 2011.
  5. ^ [3] "Triple launch at SASTRA University" - SASTRA News Archives, 25 Feb 2008
  6. ^ [4] - CyberMedia Biospectrum Private School Survey 2008
  7. ^ It's contest time at SASTRA – The Hindu Education Plus, 19 February 2007
  8. ^ Cultural event ends on musical note – The Hindu Education Plus, 13 March 2008

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