Sona College of Technology, Salem is ranked 150 by NIRF 2020 and ranked 1 among Top Engineering Colleges Super Excellence by CSR-GHRDC Engineering College Survey 2020. The institute offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in the discipline of Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Data Science and many more. Admission is done on the basis of the merit and cutoff criteria of the institute.

Sona College of Technology Important Dates

Event Dates
Commencement of TANCET/CEETA PG 2023 Registration (MBA/MCA/M.Tech) February 1, 2023
Last Date of TANCET/CEETA PG 2023 Registration (MBA/MCA/M.Tech) February 28, 2023
TANCET 2023 Exam Date (MBA/MCA) March 25, 2023
CEETA PG 2023 Exam Date (M.Tech) March 26, 2023
TANCET/CEETA PG 2023 Result Release Date (MBA/MCA/M.Tech) April 14, 2023
TANCET/CEETA PG 2023 Scorecard Release Date  (MBA/MCA/M.Tech) April 22, 2023
Last date to download TANCET/CEETA PG 2023 Scorecard  (MBA/MCA/M.Tech) May 20, 2023
CEETA PG 2023 Rank List (ME/ M.Tech) June 12, 2023
Choice Filling and Locking of Choices for CEETA PG Counselling 2023 July 03 – July 05, 2023
CEETA PG Publication of Tentative Allotment July 05, 2023
CEETA PG Confirmation of Tentative Allotment  July 05 – July 06, 2023
CEETA PG Publication of Provisional Allotment  July 06, 2023
CEETA PG Date of Joining the University / College On or Before July 14, 2023
CEETA PG SCA to SC Counselling July 26, 2023
Issue of Notification (MCA / MBA) June 01, 2023
Commencement of Online Registration, filling of Applications and Certificate Uploading (MCA / MBA) June 01, 2023
Last date for Registration of Online Applications and Certificate Uploading (MCA / MBA) June 25, 2023
Publication of Rank List (MCA / MBA) July 14, 2023
Grievances Redressal (MCA / MBA) July 15, 2023 - July 18, 2023
Counselling for Special Reservation categories ( Differently Abled) In-person Mode at GCT, Coimbatore (MCA / MBA) July 21, 2023
Commencement of Choice filling and Payment for MCA Counselling July 23, 2023 - July 25, 2023
Publication of MCA Allotment List July 26, 2023
Last date for Confirmation of Allotment (MCA) July 27, 2023
Publication of MCA Provisional allotment July 28, 2023
Commencement of Choice filling and Payment for MBA Counselling July 29, 2023 - Aug 01, 2023
Publication of MBA Allotment List  Aug 02, 2023
Last date for Confirmation of Allotment (MBA)  Aug 03, 2023
Publication of MBA Provisional allotment  Aug 04, 2023
Supplementary Counselling (MCA) In-person Mode at GCT, Coimbatore  Aug 07, 2023
Supplementary Counselling (MBA) In-person Mode at GCT, Coimbatore  Aug 08, 2023
SCA to SC Counselling (MCA / MBA) In-person Mode at GCT, Coimbatore  Aug 10, 2023
End of Counselling  Aug 10, 2023

Sona College of Technology Highlights

Established | Institute Type 1997 | Private (Autonomous)
Approved by AICTE | UGC
Affiliated to Anna University
Accredited by NAAC with “A” Grade | NBA
Entrance Exam

National: MAT/ GATE

State: TANCET/ TNEA
Courses Offered UG & PG
Application Mode Online
Top Recruiters Accenture, HCL, Infosys, IBM, Cognizant, TCS, Wipro, Titan, Bosch, Capgemini, Infosys, Honeywell
Facilities Available Library, Hostel, Cafeteria, Transport, etc
Official Website https://www.sonatech.ac.in/
Admission Helpdesk 91-427-4099999
Address Junction Main Road,
Salem, Tamilnadu, India 636005

Sona College of Technology Rankings and Awards

  • Ranked 174th in Engineering Category by NIRF Ranking 2022.
  • Ranked 1st among Top Private Engineering Colleges of Super Excellence’2020” in India by “Competition Success Review”, 2020.
  • ranked Sona College of Technology among Best 100 Private Engineering Colleges in India.
  • Ranked 16th among Top Engineering Institutions in the South Zone (India).
  • Awarded “Utkrisht Sansthan Vishwakarma Award” 2020.

Sona College of Technology Courses

Sona College of Technology offers UG and PG Courses in the discipline of Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Data Science and many more. Tabulated below are the details for the same:

Course Specialization Eligibility
B.E Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, BioMedical Engineering 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics with Chemistry/ Biology/ Biotechnology with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved category candidates) + Obtained a valid score TNEA
B.Tech Information Technology, Fashion Technology, Artificial Intelligence & Data Science
M.E Computer Science and Engineering, Power Electronics and Drives, Power System Engineering, Industrial Safety and Engineering, Engineering Design, VLSI Design, Wireless and Mobile Communication, Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering & Management,  Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved category candidates) + Obtained a valid score TANCET/ GATE
M.Tech Data Science, Information Technology 
MBA Business Administration Bachelor’s degree or Diploma with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved category candidates) + Obtained a valid score in MAT/ TANCET/ CET
MCA Computer Application Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved category candidates) + Obtained a valid score in TANCET/ CET

Check: SCT Salem Courses and Fees

Sona College of Technology Admission

The candidates can apply through online mode. The admission is done as per the guidelines of the institution. The selection is purely provisional and always subject to confirmation from the Anna University/ Directorate of Technical Education, Chennai.

Selection Criteria

Course Entrance Exam Read More
B.E/ B.Tech TNEA Click here
M.E/ M.Tech TANCET Click here
GATE Click here
MBA MAT Click here
TANCET --
MCA

Check: SCT Salem Admission

Sona College of Technology Placement

Sona College of Technology has a Placement and Training Cell that functions with the primary aim of placing students in top-notch companies even before they have completed their courses. The Placement and Training cell goes all out to train the students to meet the high industry expectations. The placement centers on creating new approaches to attract the best from the industry to the campus. Some of the placement highlights are:

  • Average CTC: INR 4.5 LPA
  • Highest CTC (Domestic): INR 12 LPA
  • Highest CTC (International): INR 24LPA
  • Top Recruiters: Accenture, HCL, Infosys, IBM, Cognizant, TCS, Wipro, Titan, Bosch, Capgemini, Infosys, Honeywell, Geometric, Jasmin Infotech, Asia Motors, and many more.

Sona College of Technology Facilities

Library: The Library has developed an excellent collection of books, journals and non-book material in science, engineering, technology, humanities, social sciences and management. It maintains separate collections of Reference Books, Bound volumes of journals, Technical Reports, Thesis, Video Cassettes, Compact Discs and Microforms.

Cafeteria: The institute is well equipped with modernized cooking appliances. The well-manpowered cafeteria with purified water.

Transport: Sona College of Technology operates buses for the convenience of students and staff coming from in and around Salem city. This transport facility is also used for various educational purposes like field trips, industrial visits and recruitments.

Hostel: The institute has separate hostel facilities available for Indian and International boys and girls. The hostel provides accommodation and nutritious food for all the students. The rooms are furnished with a table, chair, cot and fan.

Check: SCT Salem Hostel Fees

Sona College of Technology FAQs

Ques. What are the scholarships available at Sona College of Technology?

Ans. Apart from Government scholarship schemes, many private scholarships are available at Sona College of Technology. The management scholarships are available under merit, merit-cum-means, sports, extra-curricular and co-curricular categories to a sum of INR 35 LPA. The rank holders are also encouraged with cash prizes.

Ques. What is the intake capacity for PG courses at Sona College of Technology?

Ans. The intake capacity for PG courses at Sona College of Technology is as follows:

Course Seat Intake
M.E 126
M.Tech 36
MBA 180
MCA 60

Ques. Does Sona College of Technology offer lateral entry programs?

Ans. Yes. Sona College of Technology offers lateral entry in B.E/ B.Tech program. The candidates who must have completed a Diploma in Engineering are eligible to apply.

Ques. What are the jobs with an average salary offered to MBA graduates?

Ans. Major MBA job profiles along with the average salary is tabulated below:

Job Profile Average Salary (INR)
Account Manager INR 5 to 6 Lakhs
Sales Manager INR 9 to 10 Lakhs
Brand Manager INR 9 to 10 Lakhs
Human Resources Manager INR 4 to 5 Lakhs
Equity Research Analyst INR 3 to 4 Lakhs
Digital Marketing Manager INR 4 to 4.5 Lakhs
Management Consultant INR 10 to 12 Lakhs
Risk Manager INR 9 to 10 Lakhs
Marketing Manager INR 4 to 5 Lakhs

Check: MBA Course

Ques. What are the scholarships provided to International Students at Sona College of Technology?

Ans. A sum of US $ 200,000 is earmarked for merit and economic scholarships to International students joining undergraduate and postgraduate programs. In all matters relating to Scholarship, the decision of the Scholarship Committee, Sona Group of Institutions would be final and binding. Candidates are eligible for both Merit or Economic scholarship.