Sona College of Technology Salem: Admission 2025, Fees, Courses, Cutoff, Ranking, Placement

Ans. Sona College of Technology is a popular private engineering college ranked 83 by India Today and 27 by Anna University. It offers 16 B.Tech/BE courses. The college has the highest package of INR 19.94 LPA and an average package of INR 5.48 LPA. Major recruiters include Amazon, IBM, and Cognizant. It is known for its good infrastructure (rated 9.33/10) and good academic environment, according to students' reviews on the Collegedunia website. With a total fee of INR 2.2 Lakhs for B.Tech and a hostel fee of INR 64,000/year, it is relatively affordable. Admissions are based on the merit list of the qualifying examination followed by TNEA counselling.

Ans. Between Sona College of Technology and Karpagam Institute of Technology, SCT is generally the better choice in terms of placements, infrastructure, and rankings. Sona offers a higher average package of INR 5.48 LPA vs. INR 2.4 LPA at Karpagam. The highest package at SCT was INR 19.94 LPA vs. INR 3.5 LPA at Karpagam. It is ranked 83 by India Today and has a better infrastructure rating of 9.33/10 compared to Karpagam’s 5.33 according to students' reviews on the Collegedunia website. SCT also has a better social life and placement ratings. Admissions at both colleges are done through TNEA counselling.

Ans. SCT offers hostel facilities for both boys and girls, mainly for students coming from outside the city. Rooms are usually shared by 2 to 4 students and come with basic furniture like a bed, chair, table, and fan. The hostel fee ranges between INR 65,000 and INR 80,000 per year, including food. Food is served three times a day, mostly vegetarian. Facilities include Wi-Fi, RO drinking water, solar heaters, and laundry service. There's also a study room and common areas. Sports options like a gym and volleyball and badminton courts are also available. The campus has 24/7 security and CCTV for safety.

Ans. At Sona College of Technology, M.Tech (CSE) is considered the best choice among postgraduate programs. It takes 2 years to complete and costs around INR 60,000 in total. The course accepts GATE or TANCET scores for admission and has a small intake of 6 students, which means more focused teaching. The average salary for graduates is around INR 5.7 LPA, with top offers going up to INR 14 LPA from companies like Infosys, TCS, and Commvault. The course focuses on programming, data handling, and advanced software skills, making it useful for jobs in IT, research, and teaching.