Many eminent recruiters visited the Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology campus as part of the placement drive 2022, including Adobe, Amazon, Accenture, Jio, Hyundai, Oppo, Nokia, Oracle, PwC, Cognizant, Capgemini, HP and others. Some of the top companies that employ alumni of Sathyabama Chennai include Cognizant, TCS, Accenture and many more.

As a whole, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology placements were up by 1.44% in 2022. The highest CTC offered by the company was Rs.31 lakh per annum (LPA). It was a successful placement process that garnered the participation of 474 companies, who rolled out over 2103 offers. There was a 92.64 per cent placement rate. The highest package offered in 2021 was 27 LPA.

At Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology (deemed to be a university), the Center for Research offers P.hD programs (internal/external). The department provides research in various areas related to engineering, technology, science, and the humanities. Having collaborative projects with the University is encouraged by the Center for Research. Applicants serving in Educational Institutions, Industries, Research Foundations, Research Laboratories, and Government Departments are welcome to apply for research opportunities at the centre. The centre offers admission twice a year.

At Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology (deemed to be a university), the Center for Research offers P.hD programs (internal/external). The department provides research in various areas related to engineering, technology, science, and the humanities. Having collaborative projects with the University is encouraged by the Center for Research. Applicants serving in Educational Institutions, Industries, Research Foundations, Research Laboratories, and Government Departments are welcome to apply for research opportunities at the centre. The centre offers admission twice a year.

For admission to the UG Programme, candidates must pass the Sathyabama All India Entrance Exam (SAEEE) after submitting their online applications. Candidates can download the application form from the institute's official website, sathyabama.ac.in. On selection, shortlisted candidates are required to come to the campus to verify their documents and pay their course fees after counselling.

An eligible candidate must apply for PG programmes through an online application form on the website. PG admission is based on the qualifying exam marks. Once selected, candidates are required to visit the campus to verify their documents and pay the fees.