What is Sona College of Technology known for?
Sona College of Technology offers B.Tech / B.E., M.Tech / M.E., MBA / PGDM, MCA / MCM across 31 active programme records.
Sona College of Technology, Salem – 2026 Overview
private · Salem, Tamil Nadu
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31Active programmes
1Student reviews
4.0Average rating
4Placement years
About Sona College of Technology
History and Background
The GATE entrance examination registrations are closed now. The GATE entrance examination is scheduled to be conducted on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025. The establishment of Sona College of Technology, Tamil Nadu took place in the academic year of 1997. Sona College of Technology is located in Salem, Tamil Nadu and affiliated to Anna University. It is an ISO certified institution and particularly known for its rich tradition and high values conferred upon it. Sona College of Technology, Salem has been approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC). It is also accredited with grade ‘A' by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and National Board of Accreditation (NBA). Particular Detail Type | Establishment Year Private | 1997 Approved By AICTE, UGC Affiliated To Anna University Accredited By NAAC, NBA Admission Mode Online & Offline Admission Criteria Merit & Entrance based Entrance Accepted GATE , TANCET , CET, MAT Courses Offered UG - BE, B. Tech PG - MBA, MCA, M. Tech Top Recruiters Accenture, Cognizant, Titan, HCL Aircel Ltd, Wipro Facilities Hotel, Canteen, Transportation, Sports, Library Website https://www.sonatech.ac.in/ Sona College of Technology Courses The college primarily offers programs at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctorate level. Sona College of Technology Courses include BE/B. Tech program at the undergraduate level and MBA, MCA, and ME/M. Tech programs at the postgraduate level. These courses are offered under several specializations thus, offering students with a pool of options to choose from. Admission to each program is done based on its minimum eligibility criteria defined by the college. The minimum eligibility criteria for undergraduate courses mandates applicants to participate in the TNEA counselling. To pursue the postgraduate programs, applicants need to obtain a valid score in respective entrance examination from GATE, CEETA and TANCET.
Campus and Location
Established in 1997. Located in Salem, Tamil Nadu. Junction Main Road,Salem, Salem, Tamil Nadu
Affiliation and Recognition
Affiliated to Anna University.
Courses and Programmes Offered
B.Tech / B.E. Programmes
- B.Tech (Lateral Entry) Fashion Technology – 3 years – Candidate should have passed their diploma(10+3/12+2) with minimum 50%(45% for reserved category) marks from any recognized institute. · B.Tech / B.E. profile
- B.Tech (Lateral Entry) Information Technology – 3 years – Candidate should have passed their diploma(10+3/12+2) with minimum 50%(45% for reserved category) marks from any recognized institute.
- B.Tech Fashion Technology – 4 years – Candidate should have passed their 10+2 with minimum 50% (40% for SC/ST/SCA and 45% for backward classes) marks from any recognized board. For International Students:- Candidate should have passed their 10+2 with minimum 50% marks in physics, chemistry, maths.
- B.Tech Information Technology – 4 years – Candidate should have passed their 10+2 with minimum 50% (40% for SC/ST/SCA and 45% for backward classes) marks from any recognized board. For International Students:- Candidate should have passed their 10+2 with minimum 50% marks in physics, chemistry, maths.
- Bachelor of Engineering (Lateral Entry) Civil Engineering – 3 years – Candidate should have passed their diploma(10+3/12+2) with minimum 50%(45% for reserved category) marks from any recognized institute.
- Bachelor of Engineering (Lateral Entry) Computer Science & Engineering – 3 years – Candidate should have passed their diploma(10+3/12+2) with minimum 50%(45% for reserved category) marks from any recognized institute.
- Bachelor of Engineering (Lateral Entry) Electrical & Electronics Engineering – 3 years – Candidate should have passed their diploma(10+3/12+2) with minimum 50%(45% for reserved category) marks from any recognized institute.
- Bachelor of Engineering (Lateral Entry) Electronics & Communication Engineering – 3 years – Candidate should have passed their diploma(10+3/12+2) with minimum 50%(45% for reserved category) marks from any recognized institute.
- Bachelor of Engineering (Lateral Entry) Mechanical Engineering – 3 years – Candidate should have passed their diploma(10+3/12+2) with minimum 50%(45% for reserved category) marks from any recognized institute.
- Bachelor of Engineering Civil Engineering – 4 years – Candidate should have passed their 10+2 with minimum 50% (40% for SC/ST/SCA and 45% for backward classes) marks from any recognized board. For International Students:- Candidate should have passed their 10+2 with minimum 50% marks in physics, chemistry, maths.
- Bachelor of Engineering Computer Science & Engineering – 4 years – Candidate should have passed their 10+2 with minimum 50% (40% for SC/ST/SCA and 45% for backward classes) marks from any recognized board. For International Students:- Candidate should have passed their 10+2 with minimum 50% marks in physics, chemistry, maths.
- Bachelor of Engineering Electrical & Electronics Engineering – 4 years – Candidate should have passed their 10+2 with minimum 50% (40% for SC/ST/SCA and 45% for backward classes) marks from any recognized board. For International Students:- Candidate should have passed their 10+2 with minimum 50% marks in physics, chemistry, maths.
- Bachelor of Engineering Electronics & Communication Engineering – 4 years – Candidate should have passed their 10+2 with minimum 50% (40% for SC/ST/SCA and 45% for backward classes) marks from any recognized board. For International Students:- Candidate should have passed their 10+2 with minimum 50% marks in physics, chemistry, maths.
- Bachelor of Engineering Mechanical Engineering – 4 years – Candidate should have passed their 10+2 with minimum 50% (40% for SC/ST/SCA and 45% for backward classes) marks from any recognized board. For International Students:- Candidate should have passed their 10+2 with minimum 50% marks in physics, chemistry, maths.
- Bachelor of Engineering Mechatronics Engineering – 4 years – Candidate should have passed their 10+2 with minimum 50% (40% for SC/ST/SCA and 45% for backward classes) marks from any recognized board. For International Students:- Candidate should have passed their 10+2 with minimum 50% marks in physics, chemistry, maths.
M.Tech / M.E. Programmes
- M.Tech Information Technology – 2 years – Candidate should have passed their BE/B. Tech, B.Pharma, B.Sc(Agri/forestry/Horticulture/Fishery), B.Sc(computer science/Information Technology) with minimum 50% marks from any recognized university. · M.Tech / M.E. profile
- Master of Engineering Communication Systems – 2 years – Atleast 55% marks in B.E. /B.Tech or equivalent in appropriate branches (50% marks for SC /ST)
- Master of Engineering Computer Science & Engineering – 2 years – Atleast 55% marks in B.E. /B.Tech or equivalent in appropriate branches (50% marks for SC /ST)
- Master of Engineering Electrical Engineering-Power Electronics & Drives – 2 years – Atleast 55% marks in B.E. /B.Tech or equivalent in appropriate branches (50% marks for SC /ST)
- Master of Engineering Electronic Product Design and Development – 2 years – Atleast 55% marks in B.E. /B.Tech or equivalent in appropriate branches (50% marks for SC /ST)
- Master of Engineering Engineering Design – 2 years – Atleast 55% marks in B.E. /B.Tech or equivalent in appropriate branches (50% marks for SC /ST)
- Master of Engineering Industrial Safety & Engineering – 2 years – Atleast 55% marks in B.E. /B.Tech or equivalent in appropriate branches (50% marks for SC /ST)
- Master of Engineering Product Design & Development – 2 years – Atleast 55% marks in B.E. /B.Tech or equivalent in appropriate branches (50% marks for SC /ST)
- Master of Engineering Software Engineering – 2 years – Atleast 55% marks in B.E. /B.Tech or equivalent in appropriate branches (50% marks for SC /ST)
- Master of Engineering Structural Engineering – 2 years – Atleast 55% marks in B.E. /B.Tech or equivalent in appropriate branches (50% marks for SC /ST)
MBA / PGDM Programmes
- MBA Family business management – 2 years – Candidate should have passed their bachelor degree with minimum 50%(45% for reserved category) marks from any recognized university. · MBA / PGDM profile
- MBA Finance – 2 years – Candidate should have passed their bachelor degree with minimum 50%(45% for reserved category) marks from any recognized university.
- MBA Human Resource Management – 2 years – Candidate should have passed their bachelor degree with minimum 50%(45% for reserved category) marks from any recognized university.
- MBA Marketing – 2 years – Candidate should have passed their bachelor degree with minimum 50%(45% for reserved category) marks from any recognized university.
MCA Programmes
- Master of Computer Application – 3 years – Candidate should have passed their bachelor degree with minimum 50% (45% for reserved category) marks from any recognized university. · MCA / MCM profile
- MCA (2nd Year Lateral Entry) – 2 years – Candidate should have passed their bachelor degree and 10+2 with maths with minimum 50% marks from any recognized university.
Admission Process and Eligibility
Eligibility Criteria by Programme
- B.Tech / B.E.: Candidate should have passed their diploma(10+3/12+2) with minimum 50%(45% for reserved category) marks from any recognized institute..
- M.Tech / M.E.: Candidate should have passed their BE/B. Tech, B.Pharma, B.Sc(Agri/forestry/Horticulture/Fishery), B.Sc(computer science/Information Technology) with minimum 50% marks from any recognized university..
- MBA / PGDM: Candidate should have passed their bachelor degree with minimum 50%(45% for reserved category) marks from any recognized university..
- MCA / MCM: Candidate should have passed their bachelor degree with minimum 50% (45% for reserved category) marks from any recognized university..
Entrance Exams Accepted
How to Apply
Check the relevant programme eligibility, follow the mapped entrance-exam or university counselling route, and confirm dates, documents and fees on the official admission notice.
Cutoffs and Entrance Exams
Entrance Exams for Sona College of Technology
Key entrance exams and routes recorded in the database: GATE, MAT, TNEA.
Cutoff Trends
Branch-wise and category-wise cutoffs are not published in the current dataset. Check the official university or counselling website for the latest cutoffs.
Placements and Recruiters
Placement Highlights by Programme
2017₹7 LPA
2018₹7 LPA
2018₹7 LPA
2018₹7 LPA
B.Tech / B.E. (2018): Highest ₹7 LPA, Average ₹4 LPA.
M.Tech / M.E. (2018): Highest ₹7 LPA, Average ₹4 LPA.
MBA / PGDM (2018): Highest ₹7 LPA, Average ₹4 LPA.
B.Tech / B.E. (2017): Highest ₹7 LPA, Average ₹4 LPA.
Top Recruiters
Accenture, Birlasoft, capegemini, CTS(Cognizant technology Solution), Essar Steels, Future Group, HCL Technologies, Hexaware, infosys, JSW Steel Ltd, L & T INFOTECH, MphasiS, TCS, Tech Mahindra, Titan Industries Ltd, Wipro and others (16 recruiters in database).
Placement Data Disclaimer
Package units, currency and placement percentages are not fully specified in the source. Treat these figures as indicative and verify the latest official placement report.
Student Reviews and Ratings
Overall Student Ratings
- Total active reviews: 1
- Average overall rating: 4.0/5
- Infrastructure: 5.0/5
- Hostel: 5.0/5
- Clubs/Activities: Not recorded
- Faculty: 5.0/5
- Admission: Not recorded
Faculty and Departments
Key Faculty Members
- Dr.D.Senthil Kumar – Professor/HOD (M.E,Ph.D)
- Dr.P.Suresh – Professor (Ph.D)
- Dr.S.Mahalingam – Professor (Ph.D)
- Dr.P.Thamilarasi – Professor (Ph.D)
- Dr.K.Muralidharan – Associate Professor (Ph.D)
Rankings and Recognition
NIRF and Other Rankings
- nirf 2025: Rank 151 out of 200.
- times 2024: Rank 24 out of 175.
- itoday 2024: Rank 83 out of 285.
- cs 2024: Rank 22 out of 100.
- itoday 2023: Rank 84 out of 285.
- nirf 2022: Rank 174 out of 200.
- nirf 2021: Rank 192 out of 300.
- nirf 2018: Rank 101 out of 200.
Frequently asked questions
What are the main courses at Sona College of Technology?
Sona College of Technology lists B.Tech (Lateral Entry) Fashion Technology, B.Tech (Lateral Entry) Information Technology, B.Tech Fashion Technology, B.Tech Information Technology, Bachelor of Engineering (Lateral Entry) Civil Engineering, and other programmes.
Which entrance exams are accepted by Sona College of Technology?
The active programme mappings list GATE, MAT, TNEA.
How are placements at Sona College of Technology?
Placement records are available for 4 programme-year record(s), including average and highest package values where reported.
What is the average package at Sona College of Technology?
The available placement records include average package values such as ₹4 LPA. Values can vary by year and programme.
What is the ranking of Sona College of Technology?
The profile contains 8 active ranking record(s), including nirf rank 151 and times rank 24.
What is the student rating of Sona College of Technology?
Sona College of Technology has an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 from 1 active review(s).
Which recruiters are associated with Sona College of Technology?
The available records include recruiters such as Accenture, Birlasoft, capegemini, CTS(Cognizant technology Solution), Essar Steels, Future Group.
Data note: Fees, placements, rankings and reviews are recorded evidence and may change by batch, category, role, recruiter mix or academic year. Verify the latest official information before applying.