The Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology & Research Academy, also known as SASTRA, is a private and deemed university in the town of Thirumalaisamudram, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India. It offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Doctoral courses in Engineering, Science, Education, Management, Law and Arts.
Other name: SASTRA Deemed University
Former name: Shanmugha Engineering College
Motto in English: "Think Merit, Think Transparency, Think SASTRA"
Type: Private, Deemed University
Established: 1984
Founder: S Ramachandra Iyer
Accreditation: NAAC Grade A++ · UGC Category 1 University