The Saveetha University (also known as Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences - SIMATS) was established in 2005. The Deemed to be University is located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
SIMATS Chennai is approved by UGC and AICTE. It is recognised by INC, BCI, PCI, NMC, COA, Association of Indian Universities (AIU), and Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET). It is accredited by NAAC, NBA, and NABH. Saveetha University / SIMATS Chennai is also ISO certified.
The Saveetha University offers a variety of Bachelors, Masters, Certificate, Diploma, PG Diploma, and Doctoral programs in multiple streams. It is popular for its education especially in the fields of Engineering, Dental, and Medical fields. The SIMATS has around 14 constituent units, some of these are Saveetha School of Law, SIMATS Engineering, Saveetha School of Nursing, and so on.
Few of the notable Saveetha University Rankings are mentioned below:
Vision: The SIMATS Deemed University envisions being recognised for its top-tier education and contribution towards professional learning and scientific research.
Mission: The mission of the SIMATS University Chennai is to encourage educational excellence among students and expand their learning horizons. It aims to guide the students to become self disciplined & exemplary individuals and to inculcate the values of professionalism & social ethics in them.
| Institute Name | Saveetha University, Chennai |
| Also Known As | Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai |
| Estd. Year | 2005 |
| Approved/Recognised by | COA, NCTE, PCI, NMC (MCI), DCI, BCI, INC, UGC, AICTE |
| Type | Deemed to be University |
| Accreditation | NAAC-A++, NBA |
| Programmes offered | UG/ PG/ Diploma/ Doctorate/ Certificate |
| Chancellor | Dr. N. M. Veeraiyan |
| Address | Saveetha Nagar, Thandalam, Kanchipuram - Chennai Road, Chennai - 602105, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Contact Number | +91-9840136543, 044-26801050 |
| Official Website | https://www.saveetha.com/ |
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Candidates willing to take admission in the University must meet the eligibility requirements of their desired programs. The eligibility conditions for a few Saveetha University Courses are given in the table below:
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Eligibility Criteria |
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B.E / B.Tech |
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B.A.LL.B |
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B.Pharm |
For Lateral Entry:
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M.Sc Nursing |
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MBA |
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M.Pharm |
* Candidates who are not registered with the State Pharmacy Council must obtain the same within 1 month of admission. * Students from other Universities must submit a Migration Certificate. |
Admission Process
The admission form can be filled online via the official website of the Saveetha University – SIMATS Chennai. Admission to the B.E / B.Tech programs will be done on the basis of the merit rank in SCAT, aggregate marks in the qualifying exam, seat availability & student’s wishlist priority. For B.A.LL.B, students will be offered admission based on their Admission Test Score, Group Discussion, and Interview.
* Students can visit the official website of the University for more details regarding the eligibility conditions and selection criteria of the other programs offered at SIMATS Chennai.
Reservation Criteria
For MBA, admission seats will be filled in accordance with the reservation policy of the Central Government (including EWS) / Respective State Government / Union Territories.
* For information regarding the reservation criteria of other programs, kindly get in touch with the authorities of the University.
The Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS) offer scholarships to the meritorious, talented & the needy students so that everyone can have an equal access to quality education and opportunities.
Some of the scholarships granted to the students are listed below:
* For detailed information about the eligibility criteria and other related aspects of the offered scholarships, please refer to the University’s official website.
| Rank By | Rank | Year |
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22 out of 200 | 2024 (Overall) |
| 66 out of 200 | 2020 (Overall) | |
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901-950 | 2026 (World) |
| 951-1000 | 2025 (World) | |
| 301-350 | 2024 (Asia) | |
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401 out of 2855 | 2025 (World) |
| 601 out of 2671 | 2024 (World) | |
| 501-600 out of 2345 | 2023 (World) | |
| 601-800 out of 2112 | 2022 (World) | |
| 1001+ out of 1526 | 2021 (World) | |
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Band-Excellent | 2021 (Private Technical University & Deemed to be University) |
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56 out of 95 | 2025 (Deemed University) |
The University has established multiple Placement Cells that are responsible to conduct training for the students and groom them as per the current industrial trends; this helps the students to be prepared for the Saveetha University Placement drives.
The cells have industrial tie-ups through which students are facilitated with internship and training opportunities in MNCs. Some of the activities organised for the holistic development of the students are as follows:
Some of the prominent companies that visit the University to hire the students are Cognizant, Accenture, Bosch, Capgemini, TCS, Mahindra, Photon, Virtusa, Sutherland, HCL, Hexaware Technologies, IBM, Amazon, and more.
The Saveetha University Campus is situated in Thandalam, Kanchipuram locality of Chennai; the campus is spread across an area of more than 175 acres. The campus offers high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity to the students. Other amenities include air-conditioned & ICT enabled classrooms.
Go through the below-discussed points for more details regarding the infrastructural facilities available at the University:
