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Sarala Birla University (SBU), Ranchi, is a private self-financed university established in 2017 through the Sarla Birla University Act, 2017 passed by the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly. The university was founded by Bharat Arogya and Gyan Mandir, a trust of the Birla group. SBU is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and its programmes are approved by AICTE (Engineering), the Bar Council of India (Law), and the Pharmacy Council of India (Pharmacy).
Sarala Birla University is too young to appear in NIRF, The Week, India Today, or other major Indian ranking bodies.
The university is situated at Birla Knowledge City, Ara, 10 kilometres from Ranchi on the Ranchi-Purulia highway in Jharkhand, on a 60-acre campus with academic blocks, laboratories, a central library, and residential hostels for boys and girls.
- Engineering: B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics, and Electronics and Communication Engineering (4 years)
- Management: BBA Honours in 7 specialisations and MBA in 6 specialisations including Banking and Financial Services, Retail, and Logistics
- Commerce and Arts: BCom Honours (Accounting, Taxation, e-Commerce), BA Honours (Economics, English, Journalism, Sanskrit), and PG equivalents
- Technology: BCA Honours, MCA, and M.Tech in 9 specialisations
- Law: LLB (3-year), BA.LLB Honours and BBA.LLB Honours (5-year integrated), and LLM
- Pharmacy: B.Pharma (4-year) and D.Pharma (2-year)
- Performing Arts and Yogic Science: BPA Honours, BVA, MPA, and BSc Honours in Yogic Science
- Research: PhD in Engineering, Management, Law, Pharmacy, Humanities, and Journalism
The total fees for B.Tech (CSE) are INR 10,02,640 over 4 years. B.Tech in Civil, Mechanical, EEE, and ECE cost INR 7,88,800 total. MBA total fees are INR 6,69,600 for 2 years.
SBU offers merit-based scholarships based on entrance exam scores and conducts the university’s own GUTS exam, through which students can receive up to 100% tuition fee scholarship.
SBU Admission Dates 2026
SBU follows a rolling admissions process for most programmes. The 2026-27 academic session is open for applications. B.Tech, MBA, and Law admissions use national entrance exams as eligibility anchors. Seats are filled on a merit-and-offer basis until the programme intake is complete.
| Event | Programme | Status (September 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Applications Open | B.Tech, BBA, BA, BCom, BCA, LLB | Open (rolling) |
| Applications Open | MBA, MCA, M.Tech, MA, MCom | Open (rolling) |
| Offer Letter Issuance | All programmes | Within 3 to 5 working days of application |
| Session Commencement | All UG and PG programmes | July to August 2026 |
The following table covers the entrance exams accepted for each course family under the 2026-27 cycle.
| Course Family | Entrance Exam Accepted | Additional Step |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech (all branches) | JEE Main or CUET | University counselling and offer letter |
| BBA, BA, BCom, BCA Honours | CUET or direct merit | University counselling |
| MBA (all specialisations) | CAT, MAT, CMAT, or GMAT | GD and PI at SBU campus |
| LLB, BA.LLB, BBA.LLB | CLAT or direct merit | University counselling |
| B.Pharma | NEET or merit | University counselling |
| M.Tech | GATE or valid graduation percentage | University interview |
| PhD | NET/GATE or university entrance test | Interview and research proposal review |
SBU Courses and Fees
SBU offers over 50 programmes across 8 discipline clusters. B.Tech in CSE is the flagship programme at INR 10,02,640 for 4 years. The fee range spans from INR 1,92,000 for BPA and BVA programmes to INR 10,02,640 for B.Tech CSE.
| Course | Duration | Eligibility | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech (CSE) | 4 years | 10+2 PCM min 50%, valid JEE Main or CUET | INR 10,02,640 |
| B.Tech (Civil, Mech, EEE, ECE) | 4 years | 10+2 PCM min 50%, valid JEE Main or CUET | INR 7,88,800 |
| B.Pharma | 4 years | 10+2 PCB min 50%, valid NEET or merit | INR 9,23,600 |
| BBA Honours (standard) | 3 years | 10+2 any stream min 50%, CUET or direct merit | INR 5,57,880 |
| BCA Honours | 3 years | 10+2 with Mathematics min 50% | INR 4,86,600 |
| BA Honours (Economics, English) | 3 years | 10+2 any stream min 50% | INR 3,12,600 |
| BCom Honours | 3 years | 10+2 any stream min 50% | INR 3,49,200 |
| BA.LLB Honours / BBA.LLB Honours | 5 years | 10+2 any stream min 45%, CLAT or merit | INR 7,52,560 to 8,41,000 |
| LLB | 3 years | Any bachelor’s degree min 45%, CLAT or merit | INR 4,83,600 |
| MBA (all specialisations) | 2 years | Any bachelor’s degree min 50%, valid CAT/CMAT/MAT/GMAT | INR 6,69,600 |
| M.Tech | 2 years | B.Tech or equivalent min 55%, valid GATE or merit | INR 3,54,800 |
| MCA | 2 years | BCA or BSc (IT/Computer Science) min 55% | INR 3,32,000 |
B.Tech at SBU is offered in CSE, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Electronics and Communication Engineering. MBA specialisations include Banking and Financial Services, Digital Media Management, Human Resource, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, and Retail Management. M.Tech is offered in CSE, Control System, Environmental Engineering, Power System Engineering, Signal Processing, Structural Engineering, Thermal Engineering, VLSI Design, and Construction Technology.
SBU Admission Process
B.Tech Admission
B.Tech admissions at SBU are based on JEE Main score or CUET score for merit ranking. Candidates meeting the cutoff are issued an offer letter within 3 to 5 working days of applying through the official admission portal.
- Eligibility: 10+2 in Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology with minimum 50% aggregate
- Entrance: Valid JEE Main score (preferred) or CUET UG score
- Process: Online application, offer letter, fee payment, document verification, enrolment
MBA Admission
SBU MBA admissions use CAT, MAT, CMAT, or GMAT scores for shortlisting. Shortlisted candidates attend a Group Discussion and Personal Interview on campus before final admission.
- Eligibility: Any bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% aggregate
- Entrance: Valid CAT, MAT, CMAT, or GMAT score
- Process: Online application, GD and PI at SBU Ranchi campus, merit list, fee payment
Law Admissions
LLB, BA.LLB, and BBA.LLB admissions accept CLAT scores or direct merit based on qualifying exam percentage. The 5-year integrated programmes use Class 12 marks. The 3-year LLB uses graduation marks.
Other UG Programmes (BBA, BCA, BA, BCom, B.Pharma)
BBA, BCA, BA, and BCom admissions are through CUET score or direct merit on Class 12 percentage. B.Pharma accepts NEET score or Class 12 merit. All programmes follow the same online application and offer-letter process through the SBU admissions portal.
SBU Placements
SBU operates a Training and Placement Cell that runs campus placement drives for graduating students. The university has established placement connections with companies in IT, banking, FMCG, and consulting sectors.
Confirmed recruiters who have visited SBU’s campus include TCS, Wipro, Dell Technologies, HCL Technologies, Tech Mahindra, Genpact, Ernst and Young, Hindustan Unilever, ICICI Bank, and Kotak Securities. Sectors covered include IT services, consulting, banking, and consumer goods.
B.Tech (CSE) graduates primarily receive offers from IT services companies. MBA graduates are placed in banking, FMCG, and management consulting roles. The placement cell also organises pre-placement training in aptitude, communication, and technical skills.
SBU Scholarships
SBU offers merit-based scholarships tied to national entrance exam performance and the university’s own scholarship examination.
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| GUTS Scholarship (SBU Entrance Test) | Candidates appearing for the university’s scholarship exam | Up to 100% tuition fee waiver |
| JEE Main Merit Scholarship | B.Tech applicants with JEE Main qualifying score | Partial tuition fee reduction based on JEE Main rank band |
| CMAT/CAT Merit Scholarship | MBA applicants with strong CMAT or CAT percentile | Partial tuition fee reduction based on exam score |
Students from Jharkhand and neighbouring states may also be eligible for the Jharkhand state scholarship schemes and National Scholarship Portal (NSP) benefits based on category and family income. Contact the admissions office for current scholarship terms applicable for the 2026-27 session.
SBU Campus and Infrastructure
The SBU campus is located at Birla Knowledge City, Ara, on the Ranchi-Purulia highway, 10 kilometres from Ranchi city centre. The 60-acre campus includes dedicated academic blocks for each school, engineering laboratories, a pharmacy lab, a moot court for law students, a central library, a computer centre, and an auditorium.
Separate residential hostels are available for boys and girls, with hostel fees of up to INR 1,02,000 per year. The campus includes a cafeteria, sports and recreation facilities, health centre, and 24-hour Wi-Fi connectivity. The Birla Knowledge City setting co-locates the university with other Birla group educational institutions, creating a shared academic environment.
SBU vs Usha Martin University vs ICFAI University Jharkhand
Students in Jharkhand comparing private university options often look at SBU alongside Usha Martin University and ICFAI University Jharkhand, all of which are UGC-recognised private universities in the Ranchi area offering engineering and management programmes.
| Parameter | SBU (Ranchi) | Usha Martin University | ICFAI University Jharkhand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Established | 2017 | 2012 | 2006 |
| Location | Birla Knowledge City, Ara (10 km from Ranchi) | Angara, Ranchi | Kamre, Ranchi |
| Type | Private (Birla group) | Private (Usha Martin group) | Private (ICFAI group) |
| B.Tech Fee (4 years) | INR 7,88,800 to 10,02,640 | Comparable private university range | Comparable private university range |
| MBA Entrance | CAT, CMAT, MAT, GMAT + GD-PI | CAT, CMAT + GD-PI | ICFAI Business School test |
| Law School | Yes (BCI approved, 3-year and 5-year) | No | No |
| Pharmacy | Yes (PCI approved B.Pharma) | No | No |
SBU has a broader programme portfolio than the other two, covering Engineering, Law, Pharmacy, Performing Arts, and Yogic Science in a single campus. Usha Martin University is backed by the industrial Usha Martin group with industry connections in steel and manufacturing. ICFAI University has a longer track record and its MBA programme is backed by the national ICFAI network.
SBU FAQs
Ques. Is SBU Ranchi a good university for B.Tech?
Ans. Sarala Birla University is a UGC-recognised and AICTE-approved private university established in 2017. It is backed by the Birla group and offers B.Tech in CSE, Mechanical, Civil, EEE, and ECE. Campus placement drives have attracted companies like TCS, Wipro, Dell, and HCL. The university is too new to have an NIRF rank. Verify placement data and faculty credentials directly with the admissions office before deciding.
Ques. What entrance exam does SBU accept for B.Tech admission?
Ans. SBU accepts valid JEE Main score or CUET score for B.Tech admission. Eligibility requires 10+2 in Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry/Biology with minimum 50% aggregate. You can apply directly through the online admissions portal at sbu.ac.in, and the university issues an offer letter within a few working days.
Ques. What is the total fee for B.Tech CSE at SBU?
Ans. The total fee for the 4-year B.Tech CSE programme at SBU is INR 10,02,640. Other B.Tech branches (Civil, Mechanical, EEE, ECE) cost INR 7,88,800 for 4 years. Hostel accommodation is available at up to INR 1,02,000 per year additional.
Ques. Does SBU have NAAC accreditation?
Ans. SBU is a private university established in 2017 and is recognised by UGC. Its programmes are approved by AICTE (Engineering), Bar Council of India (Law), and Pharmacy Council of India (Pharmacy). For the current NAAC accreditation status, check the official NAAC website or contact SBU directly at sbu.ac.in.
Ques. Is SBU ranked in NIRF?
Ans. No. Sarala Birla University was established in 2017 and is too young to appear in the NIRF University rankings or other major Indian ranking bodies. NIRF typically ranks institutions with several graduating batches and established research output.
Ques. Can I get a scholarship at SBU?
Ans. Yes. SBU offers merit-based scholarships through the GUTS exam (up to 100% tuition fee waiver), as well as scholarships based on JEE Main and CMAT scores for Engineering and MBA applicants. Students eligible for state or central government scholarships (NSP, Jharkhand state schemes) can also apply separately after taking admission.
Ques. Does SBU have hostel facilities?
Ans. Yes. SBU provides separate residential hostels for boys and girls on the Birla Knowledge City campus. Hostel fees are up to INR 1,02,000 per year. The campus is located 10 km from Ranchi city on the Ranchi-Purulia highway.
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Yes, admissions are currently open for the 2025-26 academic session at Sarala Birla University (SBU), Ranchi. The university offers a wide range of programs, including undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctoral courses across various disciplines.
SBU Polytechnic Civil Engineering is offered as 3 Years full-time program. The minimum eligibility criteria for a Polytechnic are 10th with 35%. The total fees for SBU Polytechnic Civil Engineering in 2025 are INR 2.12 Lakhs for the complete course duration. Application for the various programs at Sushila Birla University can be done both online as well as offline. Candidates can either apply through the official website or download the form and submit the same with relevant documents at the university campus or visit the university directly for further information about admission.
Sarala Birla University (SBU), Ranchi, has not officially announced the last date for admissions for the 2025-26 academic session.
Admission to the MBA program will be offered on the basis of a valid score in CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/GMAT. Law course admissions are based on CLAT scores, and BTech admissions are based on JEE Main. Admission to all other programs will be granted based on the SBU Entrance Test.
You must have passed 10+2 examination with Physics/Mathematics/Chemistry/Computer Science/Electronics/Information Technology/Bilogy/Informatics Practices/Biotechnology/Technical Vocational Subject/Agriculture/Engineering Graphics/Business Studies/Entrepreneurship. (Any of the three). OR 10+(2 years ITI) with appropriate Trade in that order shall be eligible for admission to Second Year Diploma Course(s) of appropriate programme. (The University will offer suitable bridge courses such as Mathematics, Physics, Engineering drawing, e.t.c, for the students coming from diverse backgrounds to achieve desired learning outcome of the programme).
No, Sarala Birla University (SBU) in Ranchi, Jharkhand, does not offer a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) program.
Yes, you can get admission into Sai Nath University, Ranchi (SBU Ranchi) without the CUET, as the admission process for undergraduate courses is merit-based. The university considers the marks obtained in the qualifying examination (such as your 10+2 results) for admissions.
The total fee for the BCom Hons is INR 1.55 Lakhs at Sarala Birla University.
Hostel fee inclusive of Non-AC Accommodation & Mess – Rs 48000 per semester
Transportation fee – Rs 8000
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Admission to SBU Ranchi is done based on entrance exam conducted by the University itself and you must have passed last qualifying exam with 50% to be eligible. If you have a high score in entrance test then your admission is sure.
Sarala Birla University follows different admission process for different courses. Click on the below link to get the course wise admission process of Sarala Birla University
Link: Sarala Birla University Admission 2024
Admission to all other programs will be granted on the basis of the SBU Entrance Test. You can check here for the Sarala Birla University Admission details.
Admission to the MBA program will be offered on the basis of a valid score in CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/GMAT score. Admission to all other programs will be granted on the basis of the SBU Entrance Test. You can apply online or offline for admission into Sarala Birla University.
The admission is based on the entrance exam and you can apply online from the official website of the college or you can apply offline at Sarala Birla University.
The total course fee of Diploma Electrical Engineering at SBU Ranchi is INR 1,66,120.
The total fees for BBA at Sarala Birla University - [SBU], Ranchi will be Rs. 3,63,600 for a duration of 3 years. For more information, visit SBU Ranchi- Admissions, Eligibility, Fees, Courses
The commencement of classes is most probably from the first week of February. Followed by sports meet, assignments release, and workshops/seminars.
Yes, admission at Sarala Birla University (SBU), Ranchi is open. You can check your eligibility and apply for the course. Check here for Sarala Birla University (SBU), Ranchi Admissions.