Admission to Sona College is based on twelfth-grade marks through counseling or via a management seat if entrance exam ranks are insufficient. The process includes certificate verification. The college offers programs like Information Science, ideal for those interested in coding, with admissions completed two months before the academic year starts. Faculty are highly qualified, with many holding Ph.D. degrees and are reviewed through an online system by students. They are approachable and use effective teaching methods.
The college uses an LCS system allowing students to access lecture content online. The fee structure varies, with tuition around Rs. 86,000 and hostel fees approximately Rs. 72,000. Hostel fees are seen as high due to the vegetarian-only meal plan, but scholarships help reduce costs. A significant portion of fees must be paid by the first semester, with the rest due by the end of the second semester. Placement training begins in the third year, with students eligible for campus placements by their fifth semester.
In recent years, 95% of students secured placements with companies like Infosys, Wipro, and others, offering the highest salary package of Rs. 3.5 lakhs and an average of Rs. 2.5 lakhs. Internships often come with stipends between Rs. 10,000 and Rs. 20,000, offered by companies like Amazon and Flipkart. A total of 1,097 placements were made this year. Scholarships include government aid up to Rs. 10,000, and college management provides Rs. 6,000 yearly. The ePASS scholarship offers Rs. 17,000 to Rs. 19,000 annually for eligible students.
There are 8-10 scholarships available from government and private sources. Merit scholarships are awarded for high exam scores, and SC/ST students receive central government support covering Rs. 63,000 for tuition and hostel fees. Fees vary: Rs. 50,000 for counseling students, Rs. 60,000 for others, and up to Rs. 1,50,000 for management quota students, with additional donations. The total fee for non-day scholars is approximately Rs. 11,50,000, with exam fees of Rs. 3,000 per semester.
Comments