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Samrat Ashok Technological Institute (SATI) is a government-aided autonomous engineering institute established in 1960 in Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh. Founded by Maharaja Jiwajirao Scindia of Gwalior, the institute is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya (RGPV), Bhopal and holds accreditation from both NAAC and NBA.
SATI Vidisha does not appear in the NIRF 2025 engineering rankings.
The institute’s 85-acre campus in Vidisha, about 55 km from Bhopal, houses engineering departments, a polytechnic, six hostels, faculty quarters, and a central library. Kailash Satyarthi, the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, is among SATI’s distinguished alumni.
- B.Tech (12 specialisations) - CSE, AI and ML, AI and Data Science, Blockchain, Cyber Security, IT, IoT, Electronics and Communication, Civil, Electrical, Electronics and Instrumentation, Mechanical
- B.Tech Lateral Entry - available across all 12 specialisations (3 years)
- M.Tech (5 specialisations) - CSE, Advanced Production System, Construction Technology, Power Electronics, Transportation Engineering
- MBA, MCA, M.Sc (Applied Chemistry), BBA
- PhD and D.Sc. research programmes
B.Tech total fees range from INR 3,84,800 to INR 4,99,150 for 4 years depending on branch. MBA total fees are INR 2,43,980 and M.Tech total fees are INR 2,44,450 for 2 years.
SATI Vidisha reported a highest package of INR 12 LPA and an average package of INR 7 LPA for the 2024 placement season. Top recruiters include TCS, Capgemini, Hexaware, Yash Technologies, Accenture, IBM, and Cognizant.
SATI Vidisha Admission Dates 2026
Admissions to SATI Vidisha for the 2026-27 academic session were conducted through JEE Main for B.Tech and GATE for M.Tech, followed by MP Directorate of Technical Education (MPDTE) Web Counselling. The table below shows the concluded 2026 admission cycle.
| Event | 2026 Cycle (Concluded) |
|---|---|
| JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Registration | November to December 2025 |
| JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Exam | January to February 2026 |
| JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Exam | April 2026 |
| MP DTE B.Tech Counselling Registration | June to July 2026 |
| Choice Filling and Locking | July 2026 |
| Seat Allotment and Reporting | July to August 2026 |
| GATE 2026 (M.Tech) | February 2026 |
| M.Tech Counselling (CCMT/MPDTE) | June to August 2026 |
| Session Commencement | August to September 2026 |
The table below shows tentative dates for the 2027-28 admission cycle, based on previous year patterns.
| Event | 2027 Cycle (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| JEE Main 2027 Session 1 Registration | November to December 2026 |
| JEE Main 2027 Session 1 Exam | January to February 2027 |
| JEE Main 2027 Session 2 Exam | April 2027 |
| MP DTE B.Tech Counselling | June to August 2027 |
The table below lists entrance exams accepted across SATI Vidisha programme families.
| Programme | Entrance Exam |
|---|---|
| B.Tech (all branches) | JEE Main + MP DTE Counselling |
| B.Tech Lateral Entry | MP DTE Lateral Entry Counselling |
| M.Tech (all specialisations) | GATE + CCMT / MP DTE Counselling |
| MBA | CAT / MAT / CMAT + MP DTE |
| MCA | NIMCET / MP MCA Entrance + MP DTE |
| M.Sc (Applied Chemistry) | MP DTE PG Counselling |
| PhD | SATI Entrance Test / UGC NET / JRF |
SATI Vidisha Courses and Fees
SATI Vidisha offers 12 B.Tech specialisations, 5 M.Tech specialisations, and management, MCA, science, and research programmes. Total fees are governed by the RGPV/MP government fee structure and the institute’s own schedule for 2026.
| Course | Duration | Eligibility | Total Fees (General) |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech (CSE, Civil, EE, EI, Mechanical) | 4 years | 10+2 PCM + JEE Main | INR 4,99,150 |
| B.Tech (AI and ML, AI and DS, ECE, IT, IoT, Blockchain, Cyber Security) | 4 years | 10+2 PCM + JEE Main | INR 3,84,800 |
| B.Tech Lateral Entry (core branches) | 3 years | Diploma in relevant field | INR 3,78,550 |
| B.Tech Lateral Entry (new branches) | 3 years | Diploma in relevant field | INR 6,78,350 |
| MBA | 2 years | Graduation 50% + CAT/MAT/CMAT | INR 2,43,980 |
| MCA | 2 years | Graduation with Maths + entrance | INR 2,24,450 |
| M.Tech (all 5 specialisations) | 2 years | B.Tech + GATE | INR 2,44,450 |
| M.Sc (Applied Chemistry) | 2 years | B.Sc with Chemistry | INR 1,53,800 |
| BBA | 3 years | 10+2 in any stream | INR 1,85,600 |
| PhD / D.Sc. | 3+ years | PG degree + entrance test/NET | INR 1,50,000 |
The five M.Tech specialisations are: Computer Science and Engineering, Advanced Production System (Mechanical), Construction Technology (Civil), Power Electronics (EE), and Transportation Engineering (Civil). Hostel fees are up to INR 30,100 per year for both boys and girls hostels.
SATI Vidisha Admission Process
SATI Vidisha follows the MP Directorate of Technical Education (MPDTE) centralised admission system for all programmes. Admissions are not direct - candidates must go through web counselling on the official MPDTE portal.
B.Tech Admission
Eligibility for B.Tech requires 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics with at least 45% marks. A valid JEE Main score is mandatory. Selection follows these steps:
- Register for JEE Main through the NTA portal
- Appear for JEE Main Session 1 (January) and/or Session 2 (April)
- Register for MP DTE B.Tech Online Counselling on the MPDTE portal
- Document upload and verification
- Online choice filling for college and branch
- Seat allotment based on JEE Main percentile, category, and choice order
- Report to SATI Vidisha with original documents
The JEE Main cutoff for SATI Vidisha in Round 2 of the 2026 cycle ranged from rank 2,77,092 to 11,41,162 for the General Category, depending on branch. CSE and CSE-AI/ML branches close at lower ranks; Mechanical and Civil branches have higher closing ranks.
M.Tech Admission
M.Tech eligibility requires a B.Tech or BE degree in the relevant discipline with at least 55% marks and a valid GATE score. Seat allotment follows CCMT (Centralised Counselling for M.Tech) or MPDTE M.Tech counselling, based on GATE score and category.
MBA and MCA Admission
MBA eligibility requires graduation with 50% marks and a valid CAT, MAT, or CMAT score. MCA eligibility requires graduation with Mathematics and a valid NIMCET or MP MCA entrance score. Both programmes follow MPDTE counselling for seat allotment at SATI Vidisha.
M.Sc and BBA Admission
M.Sc (Applied Chemistry) requires B.Sc with Chemistry and follows MP DTE PG counselling. BBA is open to 10+2 candidates from any stream and follows MPDTE UG management counselling.
SATI Vidisha Placements
SATI Vidisha conducts annual campus placement drives for B.Tech, MBA, and M.Tech final year students. The 2024 placement season reported a highest package of INR 12 LPA and an average package of INR 7 LPA for the B.Tech programme.
Core IT and software companies dominate SATI placements, consistent with an engineering institute in proximity to Bhopal’s IT sector. The following table shows key placement metrics and recruiter categories.
| Metric | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Highest Package (B.Tech) | INR 12 LPA |
| Average Package (B.Tech) | INR 7 LPA |
| Top Recruiters | TCS, Capgemini, Hexaware, Yash Technologies, Accenture, IBM, Cognizant |
| Sectors | IT services, software development, consulting |
M.Tech and MBA graduates from SATI also participate in campus drives. MBA recruiter sectors include banking, IT consulting, and manufacturing. Students not placed through campus drives pursue GATE (for PSUs and higher studies), UPSC, and MP state civil services.
SATI Vidisha Campus and Infrastructure
SATI Vidisha occupies an 85-acre campus in Vidisha, about 55 km from Bhopal on the Bhopal-Vidisha highway. The campus integrates the engineering college and the polytechnic institute on the same grounds.
Campus infrastructure includes six hostels (separate for men and women), faculty residences, a central library with engineering and science collections, computer laboratories, mechanical and electrical workshops, and subject-specific labs for each department. A sports ground and gymnasium are available for students. The institute was founded with the support of Maharaja Jiwajirao Scindia and inaugurated by President Rajendra Prasad in 1962. Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kailash Satyarthi is among SATI’s most distinguished alumni.
SATI Vidisha vs JEC Jabalpur vs MITS Gwalior
Samrat Ashok Technological Institute (SATI) Vidisha, Jabalpur Engineering College (JEC) Jabalpur, and Madhav Institute of Technology and Science (MITS) Gwalior are three of Madhya Pradesh’s oldest government-aided autonomous engineering institutes. All three are affiliated to RGPV Bhopal and follow the same MP DTE admission process.
| Parameter | SATI Vidisha | JEC Jabalpur | MITS Gwalior |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Vidisha (55 km from Bhopal) | Jabalpur | Gwalior |
| Established | 1960 | 1947 | 1957 |
| Accreditation | NAAC and NBA | NAAC and NBA | NAAC and NBA |
| Affiliation | RGPV Bhopal | RGPV Bhopal | RGPV Bhopal |
| B.Tech Branches | 12 specialisations | Core and specialised branches | Core and specialised branches |
| Campus Area | 85 acres | 150+ acres | 50+ acres |
| Admission | JEE Main + MP DTE | JEE Main + MP DTE | JEE Main + MP DTE |
JEC Jabalpur is the oldest of the three and has a larger campus with a strong legacy in central MP. SATI Vidisha is the closest to Bhopal among the three, attracting students from the Vindhya and Bhopal commuter belt. MITS Gwalior covers northern MP and attracts students from Gwalior, Agra, and UP border districts. All three offer comparable B.Tech programmes at similar fee structures under MP government norms.
SATI Vidisha FAQs
Ques. Is SATI Vidisha a government or private college?
Ans. SATI Vidisha is a government-aided autonomous engineering institute. It was founded in 1960 and is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya (RGPV), Bhopal. It is not a private self-financed institute.
Ques. What is the total fee for B.Tech at SATI Vidisha?
Ans. B.Tech total fees at SATI Vidisha (2026) range from INR 3,84,800 (newer specialisations like AI and ML, IoT, Blockchain) to INR 4,99,150 (core branches like CSE, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical) for 4 years under the General quota.
Ques. What is the JEE Main cutoff for SATI Vidisha?
Ans. In the 2026 B.Tech Round 2 counselling, JEE Main General Category cutoff at SATI Vidisha ranged from rank 2,77,092 to 11,41,162, depending on branch. CSE branches close at lower ranks while Civil and Mechanical branches have higher closing ranks.
Ques. What is the placement record of SATI Vidisha?
Ans. In the 2024 placement season, SATI Vidisha reported a highest package of INR 12 LPA and an average package of INR 7 LPA for B.Tech graduates. Top recruiters include TCS, Capgemini, Hexaware, Yash Technologies, Accenture, and IBM.
Ques. Does SATI Vidisha have hostel facilities?
Ans. Yes. SATI Vidisha has six hostels on campus, with separate facilities for men and women. Hostel fees are up to INR 30,100 per year. Students must apply for hostel accommodation at the time of admission.
Ques. Which famous personality studied at SATI Vidisha?
Ans. Kailash Satyarthi, the winner of the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize for his work on child rights and child labour abolition, is a distinguished alumnus of SATI Vidisha.
Ques. What M.Tech specialisations are available at SATI Vidisha?
Ans. SATI Vidisha offers M.Tech in five specialisations: Computer Science and Engineering, Advanced Production System (Mechanical), Construction Technology (Civil), Power Electronics (Electrical Engineering), and Transportation Engineering (Civil). Total M.Tech fees are INR 2,44,450 for 2 years.
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