SAVEETHA UNIVERSITY (SIMATS)

About

Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), (Deemed to be University) located in Chennai, was established in the year 2005 and is one of the 15 Private Universities in the country to enjoy complete Academic Autonomy based on its continued good rankings.  The Saveetha Medical and Educational Trust was created in 1986 mainly to provide Medical Relief, Promote Education and Encourage Research by Dr M N Veeraiyan, the Architect and Chancellor of Saveetha Educational Empire who began his journey in education with Saveetha Dental College & Hospital in Chennai in 1988.  

The service to the cause of education was extended to other fields in order to comply with its commitment to serve the people, especially those living in Rural Villages in and around Chennai and adjoining districts of Tamilnadu.  Since 1988 the following Colleges have been established under the SIMATS umbrella:

1. Saveetha Dental College & Hospital - 1988

2. Saveetha College of Nursing -1992

3. Saveetha College of Physiotherapy - 1993

Subsequently, the following colleges were established by the Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS).

4. Saveetha School of Engineering (SSE)– 2006

5. Saveetha Medical College& Hospital – 2008

6. Saveetha School of Management – 2008

7. Saveetha School of Law – 2009

8. Saveetha College of Occupational Therapy – 2017

9. Saveetha School of Physical Education– 2017

10. Saveetha College of Allied Health Sciences – 2019

11. Saveetha College of Pharmacy -2019

12. Saveetha College of Architecture and Design- 2019

13. Saveetha College of Liberal Arts and Sciences-2020

SIMATS Chennai is located in a sprawling campus set in 150 acres of land in Thandalam, Kanchipuram - Chennai Road, Chennai - 600077, Tamil Nadu, India.

SIMATS offers a comprehensive list of academic streams to students at UG, PG, Doctoral, Diploma, Certificate and Super Speciality levels (both in STEM subjects and humanities). The Instituteis famous all over the country for offering quality education in a variety of departments such as Medicine, Engineering, Law, Humanities, Management, Pharmacy, and Architecture amongst others.  The various courses offered at this Institute are:

Medicine - MBBS, MS, MD, M.Sc, Super Speciality Courses and Ph.D

Dental - BDS, MDS, MS, M.Sc, FDS, Certificate Courses, MFDS, Diploma Courses, Ph.D

Engineering - B.E, B.Tech,

Pharmacy – B.Pharm, D.Pharm

Nursing - B.Sc, P.B.B.Sc, M.ScPh.D, Certificate Courses, Value-Added Courses.

Management - MBA, PG Diploma, Ph.D, Executive Deelopment Program (EDP)

Law - BBA LLB, BA LLB, B.Com LLB, B.Sc LLB, B.Tech LLB, LLM,LLM+Ph.D Aand Certificate Programs

Arts & Science - B.Com, BBA, BCA, B.Sc, B.A, MS Twinning Prgograms

AHS - B.Sc (Hons), M.Sc, Ph.D

Physiotherapy - BPT, MPT, Ph.D, Certificate Courses

Architecture & Design - B.Arch

Physical Education - B.Sc, BPES, BPEd, PG Diploma, M.Phil, Ph.D

Ocupational Therapy - BOT,MOT, Ph.D

Hospitality - B.Sc, BHCMT

Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences conducts an online admission procedure. The students (co-ed) are required to qualify for National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET), Common Law Admission Tes (CLAT) and Joint Entrance Examination Main (JEE-MAIN) as made mandatory for the specific programs after the completion of 10+2 level with qualifying marks. The students are required to visit the website for checking the merit list which would be published with the names of the selected candidates on the basis of merits scored.

SIMATS provides Extraordinary Infrastructure which is world-class and of high quality that create Wonderful Ecosystems.  They have high class Clinical Infrastructure, Fully-equipped Research facilities, Eco-friendly and Student-friendly Campus Facilities which include 54 Libraries, 100% Vital Books, 31 Museums, Moot Courts, 100% A/C Class Rooms, 100% ict Class Rooms and 2000+ MBPS CLABS/CLAFFS, 2000+ Computers, 11 Auditorium, 4 Simulation Centres, Food Court, 226 Laboratories, 40+ Seminar Halls, ATMs, Transport, Religious Centres, Retail Outlets, Guest Houses, Staff Quarters, Outdoor & Indoor Sports Facilities, Gym & Fitness Centres with Crossfit, Deluxe Hostels, Indoor Centres, Yoga & Gymnastics Centres, etc.

The faculty members at SIMATS are extremely experienced and dedicated to imparting quality education and knowledge to students. Both the teaching and non-teaching staff are cooperative and helpful in every matter.

A very dedicated and active Placement and Training Cell provides all assistance and organises all Placement related Training and other activities like Placement Drives, Job Fairs, MoUs, Industry Visits, Guest Lectures, etc both inside and outside the campus.

Some of their Top Recruiters include TCS, HCL, Infosys, Wipro, BYJUs, Capgemini, Accenture, IBM, DELL, ICICI Bank, Tech Mahindra, Deloitte, Pentagon Space, Bosch, ITC, Barclays, Cafe Coffee Day, Mumbai Kulfi, and many more.

Moreover, SIMATS has 7365 publications, 115 patents, and also 8187 projects. Saveetha University has won around 1327 awards. This institute has 159 MoUs with reputed institutes.

 Some Highlights of Saveetha University, Chennai

Why to Choose Saveetha University, Chennai ?

• Strong Placement Performance (especially in Engineering)

  • The Saveetha Engineering College (part of SIMATS) reports ~ 97% placement for recent batches.

  • Highest salary packages are competitive in some departments. For example, one of the recent highest offers was around ₹36 LPA.

  • Many companies participate in its placement drives—both core and IT/Non-IT recruiters.

• Wide Variety of Courses

  • Offers technical, medical, law, allied health, engineering, management etc., so you have broad options.

  • Also offers PG, UG, diploma, PhD level courses.

• Good Infrastructure / Facilities

  • It has been noted that infrastructure is decent, with labs, clinics (for medical), allied health sciences etc.

  • Hostels, labs, library etc., are present; the campus is integrated (medical + technical), which can help cross-disciplinary exposure and clinical training.

• Accreditation & Ranking

  • Recognized, with reasonable rankings especially in dental, law, etc. (e.g. NIRF rankings have placed Saveetha in strong positions for medical/dental categories).

  • The engineering college has NBA / NAAC/other accreditation in relevant segments.

• Scholarships and Training for Students

  • There is scholarship support for meritorious students, sports, and governmental categories.

  • Emphasis on soft-skills, training, personality development, etc., to prepare students for placements.

• Diversity in Fee/Cost Across Courses

  • Some courses are expensive (medical especially), but others (engineering, allied sciences) have more moderate fees depending on branch. There are options across price points.

Admission Procedure

SIMATS Courses are offered at UG, PG, and Doctorate level. There are 299 courses offered at SIMATS. The courses are offered disciplines like Medical, Engineering, Paramedical, Law. SIMATS courses includes B.Sc, Ph.D, M.Sc, B.Tech, MBBS, BCA, MBA, BDS, B.Com, BBA. Popular courses at SIMATS are B.Sc, Ph.D, M.Sc.

Admission Criteria

MBBS Admission 2025

SIMATS offers an MBBS program. Admission to the MBBS program is through the NEET Exam. The total fee for the MBBS program is INR 1.26 Crore.

B.Tech Admission 2025

SIMATS offers a B.Tech program with 4 specialisations, such as Information Technology, Biotechnology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, etc. Admission to the B.Tech program is through JEE Main. The total fee for the B.Tech program is around INR 6.15 Lakhs.

B.Sc Admission 2025

SIMATS offers a B.Sc program with 36 specialisations such as Cardiovascular Technology, Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre Technology, Biomedical Science, etc. Admission to the B.Sc. program is based on merit. The total fee for the B.Sc program is around INR 5 Lakhs.

M.Sc Admission 2025

SIMATS offers an M.Sc. program with 33 specialisations, such as Clinical Psychology, Allied Medical Sciences, Medical Microbiology, etc. Admission to the M.Sc. program is based on merit. The total fee for the M.Sc. program is INR 2 - 3.75 Lakhs.

Scholarship

Saveetha College offers scholarships based on high school marks, with significant reductions for students achieving high percentages. For students scoring above 90%, scholarships can reduce fees by 75%; those with 80% receive a 50% reduction, while students with 70% or above get a 25% reduction. Fee structures vary by department and are influenced by the student's marks in their intermediate or 12th class exams. As of 2022, the fee structure for students scoring 80% or above in departments like ECE is Rs. 1,50,000 per year, while those scoring between 60% and 70% pay Rs. 1,75,000, and those below 50% pay Rs. 2,00,000.

Scholarships are not universally available for all courses, and there is no management quota or admission fees. Education loans are accessible for students who require them. The college ensures no partiality among students and provides an environment conducive to learning new skills, including language proficiency beneficial for studying in Chennai.

Transport

101 – Ennore (Via:Thiruvottiyur, Beach Station, KMC, Rohini)

102 – Tollgate (Via:Clock Tower, Waltax Road, Rohini)

103 – Royapuram (Via:Kasimedu, Beach Station, Central, Rohini)

.104 – IOC (Via:Power House, Apollo, Mint,Veppery PS)

105 – Tondiarpet (Via:Maharani, Stanley, Broadway, Central)

106-Lighthouse (Via:City Centre, Santhome, Gemini, Valluvarkottam, Pushpa Nagar, Loyola College).

107- Cindadripet (Via: Cindadripet, Chetpet, Choolaimedu, Rohini) and more..