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B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology (BSAU) is a private deemed university in Vandalur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1984 as the first self-financing engineering institution in Tamil Nadu, it was granted Deemed to be University status under Section 3 of the UGC Act 1956. BSAU is managed by the Crescent Educational and Cultural Trust and is designated a Muslim minority institution by the UGC.
As per NIRF Rankings 2025, BSAU is ranked in the 151 to 200 band in the Engineering category and in the 101 to 125 band in the Pharmacy category. BSAU also holds NIRF’s Innovation rank of 11 to 50, reflecting active research and innovation output.
The 50-acre campus on Seethakathi Estate, GST Road (National Highway 45), Vandalur, Chennai, is located adjacent to the Anna Zoological Park. The campus is approximately 30 km from Chennai Central and 12 km from the international airport.
- Engineering — B.Tech in 12 specialisations including CSE, AI and Data Science, AI and Machine Learning, Cyber Security, IoT, ECE, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Civil, Automobile, Polymer, and Biotechnology; M.Tech across 11 specialisations
- Architecture — B.Arch (5 years), M.Arch (2 years), B.Des in Interior Architecture
- Pharmacy — B.Pharm (4 years), M.Pharm in Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Analysis
- Management and Commerce — BBA, MBA and MBA specialisations (Innovation, Real Estate), B.Com (4 variants), MCA
- Law — BA LLB Hons (5 years), BBA LLB Hons (5 years), LLM in Criminal Law, IPR, and Taxation
- Sciences and Humanities — BCA (4 specialisations), B.Sc (Biotechnology, CS, Psychology, Aviation), M.Sc (Stem Cell, Clinical Embryology, Integrated Biotechnology, Actuarial Science and others), BA and Ph.D programmes
The total fees for B.Tech (CSE) are INR 15.40 Lakhs for the full four-year programme. B.Pharm total fees are INR 8.40 Lakhs, and MBA total fees are INR 8.01 Lakhs.
BSAU offers the "India in a Classroom" Scholarship, covering up to 100% of tuition, hostel, food, and examination fees for 200 UG seats per year for SC, ST, and Muslim students with annual parental income up to INR 5 Lakhs.
In the 2024 placement season, 483 UG students (4-year programmes) were placed at a median CTC of INR 4.25 LPA. Top recruiters include ZOHO, IBM, TVS, Sony, and HDFC Bank, among others.
BSAU Admission Dates 2027
BSAU admissions for the 2026-27 session have concluded across all programmes. The next cycle (2027-28) for B.Tech and B.Arch opens with CIEAT 2027 and JEE Main 2027, expected in January 2027.
| Event | Status (2026-27 Cycle) |
|---|---|
| B.Tech / B.Arch / B.Pharm Applications | Concluded (April to July 2026) |
| CIEAT 2026 (Crescent Entrance Exam) | Concluded (May 2026) |
| BBA / BCA / B.Com / BA Applications | Concluded (June to July 2026) |
| MBA / M.Tech Applications | Concluded (May to July 2026) |
| Classes Commenced (2026-27 batch) | July to August 2026 |
The tentative schedule for the next 2027-28 intake cycle is listed below, based on past admission patterns. Candidates should confirm dates at the official BSAU admissions portal.
| Event | Tentative Date (2027 Cycle) |
|---|---|
| CIEAT 2027 (BSAU Engineering Entrance) | April to May 2027 |
| JEE Main 2027 Session 1 | January 2027 |
| JEE Main 2027 Session 2 | April 2027 |
| B.Tech / B.Arch / B.Pharm Applications | April to June 2027 |
| BBA / BCA / B.Com / BA Applications | April to June 2027 |
| MBA / M.Tech Applications | March to June 2027 |
| Classes Commence (2027-28 batch) | July to August 2027 |
The table below lists the entrance exams accepted per course family for BSAU admission.
| Course | Exam Accepted | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech | CIEAT / JEE Main / 12th Merit | 10+2 PCM or PCB, minimum 45% |
| B.Arch | NATA / JEE Paper 2 | 10+2 with Maths, minimum 50% |
| B.Pharm | CIEAT / 12th Merit | 10+2 PCB or PCM, minimum 45% |
| BBA / BCA / B.Com / BA | 12th Merit / BSAU Entrance | 10+2, minimum 45% |
| BA LLB / BBA LLB | CLAT / LSAT / BSAU Entrance | 10+2, minimum 45% |
| MBA | CAT / MAT / CMAT / XAT / BSAU Entrance | Graduation, minimum 50% |
| M.Tech | GATE / BSAU Entrance | B.Tech or BE, minimum 55% |
| MCA | TANCET / BSAU Entrance | BCA or B.Sc with Maths, minimum 50% |
| M.Pharm | GPAT / BSAU Entrance | B.Pharm, minimum 50% |
BSAU Courses and Fees
BSAU offers more than 80 programmes across engineering, architecture, pharmacy, management, law, commerce, computing, and sciences. The flagship programmes are B.Tech (12 specialisations) and B.Pharm, with growing presence in Law and Management. Fees below are the total programme costs for the general quota, computed from per-year fee schedule data.
| Course | Duration | Eligibility | Total Fees (General) |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech (CSE) | 4 years | 10+2 PCM, 45% + CIEAT/JEE | INR 15.40 Lakhs |
| B.Tech (AI and Data Science) | 4 years | 10+2 PCM, 45% + CIEAT/JEE | INR 16.40 Lakhs |
| B.Tech (Cyber Security / IoT) | 4 years | 10+2 PCM, 45% + CIEAT/JEE | INR 14.40 Lakhs |
| B.Tech (ECE / Electronics and Computer Engg) | 4 years | 10+2 PCM, 45% + CIEAT/JEE | INR 10.40 Lakhs |
| B.Tech (Civil / Mechanical / Aeronautical) | 4 years | 10+2 PCM, 45% + CIEAT/JEE | INR 8.40 to INR 8.80 Lakhs |
| B.Arch | 5 years | 10+2 Maths 50% + NATA | INR 12.90 Lakhs |
| B.Pharm | 4 years | 10+2 PCB or PCM, 45% | INR 8.40 Lakhs |
| MBA | 2 years | Graduation 50% + CAT/MAT/CMAT | INR 8.01 Lakhs |
| BBA / B.Com | 3 years | 10+2 with 45% | INR 4.15 Lakhs |
| BCA (AI / DS / Cyber Security) | 3 years | 10+2 with Maths, 45% | INR 3.85 Lakhs |
| M.Tech (most specialisations) | 2 years | B.Tech or BE, 55% + GATE | INR 1.80 Lakhs |
The B.Tech programme covers both core and emerging technology tracks. B.Tech AI and Data Science, at INR 16.40 Lakhs total, is the premium engineering track. B.Tech in Civil, Mechanical, and Aeronautical Engineering is available at lower fee bands (INR 7.40 to 8.80 Lakhs). The university’s NIRF Pharmacy rank of 101 to 125 makes B.Pharm one of the strongest draw programmes for pharmacy aspirants in Tamil Nadu.
BSAU Admission Process
BSAU follows a merit-and-entrance-exam-based admission process. For B.Tech, BSAU conducts its own CIEAT (Crescent Institute Engineering Admission Test) in addition to accepting JEE Main scores and direct 12th merit-based admissions.
B.Tech Admission
B.Tech admission at BSAU can be secured through three routes: CIEAT, JEE Main score, or direct 12th board merit.
- Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (or Biology for Biotechnology and Pharmacy), minimum 45% aggregate
- Entrance accepted: CIEAT (BSAU’s own entrance exam), JEE Main, or 12th Merit
- Selection process: Score submission, application at the admissions portal, counselling, document verification, and fee payment
B.Arch Admission
B.Arch admission at BSAU is based on NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) or JEE Main Paper 2 scores. Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Mathematics as a subject, with a minimum aggregate of 50%. Selection is purely merit-based on NATA or JEE Paper 2 score.
MBA Admission
MBA admission at BSAU accepts CAT, MAT, CMAT, XAT, and TANCET scores, in addition to the BSAU entrance test. Candidates must hold a graduation degree with minimum 50%. Selection involves score-based shortlisting followed by group discussion and personal interview (GDPI). Three MBA specialisations are offered: standard MBA, MBA in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and MBA in Real Estate and Infrastructure Management.
Other Programmes
B.Pharm and M.Pharm admissions are based on CIEAT, GPAT, or 12th/graduation merit, with eligibility requiring PCB or PCM background. BCA, BBA, and B.Com admissions are based on 12th board merit or BSAU entrance test. MCA admits on TANCET or BSAU entrance test, requiring BCA or B.Sc with Mathematics at minimum 50%. Law programmes (BA LLB and BBA LLB) accept CLAT, LSAT India, or the BSAU entrance test, with 10+2 at 45% as the minimum.
BSAU Placements
BSAU’s Training and Placement Cell functions year-round to connect students with recruiting companies. As per NIRF 2025 data for the 2024 placement season, 483 students from 4-year UG programmes were placed (out of 680 graduating), recording a median CTC of INR 4.25 LPA. For 3-year UG programmes (B.Com, BBA, BCA, B.Sc), 535 students were placed out of 763, at a median CTC of INR 3.75 LPA.
| Placement Metric | 2024 Season (NIRF 2025 Data) |
|---|---|
| 4-Year UG (B.Tech) Placed | 483 out of 680 |
| 4-Year UG Median CTC | INR 4.25 LPA |
| 3-Year UG (BBA / B.Com / BCA / B.Sc) Placed | 535 out of 763 |
| 3-Year UG Median CTC | INR 3.75 LPA |
Top confirmed recruiters at BSAU include ZOHO, IBM, TVS, Sony, and HDFC Bank, along with IT services companies, automotive firms, and BFSI sector employers. ZOHO, headquartered in Chennai, is among the highest-paying anchors for CSE and IT talent from BSAU. The university’s proximity to Chennai’s Vandalur-Pallavaram industrial belt gives it natural reach to pharma, automotive, and IT firms in south Chennai.
BSAU Rankings
BSAU has active NIRF participation across three categories in 2025. Its strongest NIRF category is Innovation (rank 11 to 50), reflecting research and IP output relative to peer institutions. The Pharmacy rank of 101 to 125 is a strong signal for aspirants evaluating B.Pharm programmes.
| Ranking Body | Category | 2025 Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Engineering | 151 to 200 band |
| NIRF | Pharmacy | 101 to 125 band |
| NIRF | Innovation | 11 to 50 band |
In addition to NIRF, BSAU holds NAAC ’A+’ Grade accreditation — the highest possible NAAC grade — and has several B.Tech programmes with NBA Tier I (Washington Accord) accreditation. BSAU also holds a QS I-GAUGE Diamond rating and has appeared in the QS Asia Rankings.
BSAU Scholarships
BSAU offers a flagship scholarship for minority and economically weaker students, along with a range of merit-based and state government schemes.
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| India in a Classroom Scholarship (2026-27) | SC, ST, or Muslim students; annual parental income up to INR 5 Lakhs; Class 12 with required marks; any Indian state | Up to 100% of tuition, hostel, food, and examination fees (200 UG seats per year) |
| BS Abdur Rahman Trust Scholarship | Muslim minority students with academic merit | Partial to full tuition fee waiver |
| BSAU Merit Scholarship | Top-ranked students in Class 12 board exams | Tuition fee concession (percentage varies by rank) |
| Central Sector Scholarship (NSP) | 12th-pass students with 80%+ marks, parental income below INR 8 Lakhs | INR 12,000 per annum (government of India) |
| Tamil Nadu State Government Scholarship | SC/ST and BC students meeting income criteria | As per state norms |
The India in a Classroom scholarship is the most impactful scheme at BSAU, providing comprehensive fee coverage for 200 students per year. Eligible students — SC, ST, or Muslim students from anywhere in India — effectively receive a fully subsidised UG education at BSAU, covering tuition, hostel, food, and examination costs.
BSAU Campus and Infrastructure
The BSAU campus occupies 50 acres on GST Road (NH45) in Vandalur, Chennai, adjacent to the Anna Zoological Park. The location on the Trichy-Chennai national highway provides good connectivity, with the campus approximately 30 km from Chennai Central railway station and 12 km from Chennai International Airport.
Hostel facilities are available for both boys and girls, with fees up to INR 95,000 per year. Academic infrastructure includes well-equipped engineering labs, a pharmacy lab complex, an architecture studio, a pilot pharmacy manufacturing unit, and a central library. The university has an active research programme with dedicated research labs recognised under the UGC STRIDE scheme.
Student life includes NSS, NCC, and a range of technical and cultural clubs. The campus has sports grounds, a gym, and a cafeteria. BSAU’s NAAC A+ Grade and QS I-GAUGE Diamond status reflect strong overall institutional quality across teaching, research, and facilities dimensions.
BSAU vs Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science vs Sathyabama Institute
Aspirants applying to BSAU for B.Tech often also consider Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS) in Padur, Chennai, and Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology in Sholinganallur, Chennai. All three are private deemed universities in the Chennai corridor.
| Parameter | BSAU Vandalur | HITS Chennai | Sathyabama Institute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Vandalur, Chennai | Padur, Chennai | Sholinganallur, Chennai |
| Type | Deemed University (Minority) | Deemed University | Deemed University |
| NAAC Grade | A+ | A | A+ |
| NIRF Engineering 2025 | 151 to 200 band | 101 to 150 band | 151 to 200 band |
| B.Tech CSE Total Fees | INR 15.40 Lakhs | Contact university | Contact university |
| Flagship Strength | Engineering, Pharmacy, Innovation | Engineering, Management | Engineering, Sciences |
| Hostel | Available (up to INR 95,000/yr) | Available | Available |
| Scholarship (Flagship) | India in a Classroom (100% fee for 200 seats) | Merit-based | Merit-based |
BSAU leads on NAAC Grade (A+ against HITS’s A), Innovation NIRF rank, and Pharmacy NIRF rank. HITS holds a stronger NIRF Engineering band (101 to 150 vs. 151 to 200 for BSAU). Sathyabama, also NAAC A+, is a strong peer with deeper sciences focus. For aspiring pharmacy students or those eligible for the India in a Classroom scholarship, BSAU offers distinct advantages. HITS may be preferable for pure engineering aspirants seeking a slightly stronger placement ecosystem.
BSAU FAQs
Ques. What is the NIRF ranking of BS Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute in 2025?
Ans. As per NIRF Rankings 2025, BSAU is ranked in the 151 to 200 band in the Engineering category and in the 101 to 125 band in the Pharmacy category. It also holds an Innovation rank of 11 to 50, reflecting strong research output. BSAU holds NAAC ’A+’ Grade accreditation.
Ques. What is the total fee for B.Tech at BSAU Chennai?
Ans. B.Tech total fees at BSAU range from INR 7.40 Lakhs (Automobile, Biotechnology) to INR 16.40 Lakhs (AI and Data Science) for the full four-year programme under the general quota. B.Tech CSE is INR 15.40 Lakhs and B.Tech ECE is INR 10.40 Lakhs.
Ques. How is B.Tech admission done at BSAU?
Ans. BSAU accepts three routes for B.Tech admission: the CIEAT (Crescent Institute Engineering Admission Test), JEE Main scores, or direct 12th board merit. Candidates need 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics with a minimum 45% aggregate. Selection is merit-based after score verification and counselling.
Ques. Does BSAU offer any full scholarship for admission?
Ans. Yes. The "India in a Classroom" Scholarship provides up to 100% coverage of tuition, hostel, food, and examination fees for 200 UG seats per year. It is open to SC, ST, and Muslim students from across India, with annual parental income up to INR 5 Lakhs. Additional merit scholarships and state government schemes are also available.
Ques. Is BSAU a government or private university?
Ans. BSAU is a private Deemed to be University, established in 1984 and recognised under Section 3 of the UGC Act. It is managed by the Crescent Educational and Cultural Trust and is designated a Muslim minority institution by the UGC. It receives no government funding but offers government-scheme scholarships to eligible students.
Ques. What are the placements like at BSAU?
Ans. As per NIRF 2025 placement data for the 2024 season, 483 UG students from 4-year programmes (B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Pharm) were placed at a median CTC of INR 4.25 LPA. For 3-year UG programmes, 535 students were placed at a median CTC of INR 3.75 LPA. Top recruiters include ZOHO, IBM, TVS, Sony, and HDFC Bank.
Ques. Is hostel available at BSAU Vandalur?
Ans. Yes. BSAU provides separate hostel facilities for boys and girls on the Vandalur campus. Hostel fees go up to INR 95,000 per year, covering accommodation and basic amenities. The campus is accessible from Chennai city via NH45 (GST Road).
Ques. Is BSAU good for Pharmacy?
Ans. Yes. BSAU holds a NIRF Pharmacy ranking of 101 to 125 (2025), placing it among the top 125 pharmacy institutions in India. The B.Pharm programme has NBA accreditation. The institution has pharma industry connections in Tamil Nadu, supporting internships and campus placements for B.Pharm and M.Pharm graduates.
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B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology (Chennai) offers Ph.D. admissions twice a year, for January and July sessions. The admisisons have already been concluded for the admissions in January. For the July session, the admission date has not yet been announced.
B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology (formerly known as B.S. Abdur Rahman University) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, has no specific age criteria for admission to most of the courses.
The fee for the Hostel is mentioned below:
Fee Structure for Indian Candidates
The application fee of BSAU has not been released in online mode. However, you can contact on these numbers to know the fees- +91 44 22751347, +91 44 22751348, +91 44 22751350, +91 44 22751375.
Selection into B.Tech at BS Abdur Rahman University is based on BSAUEEE Merit/ JEE Merit scores. You are required to qualify in thee exams in order to get into B.Tech.
The total course fee for B.tech CSE at BSAU Chennai is INR 2,75,000.
Yes, there are various scholarship schemes for Minority candidates under Central Govt.