Shri Shankaracharya College of Engineering and Technology

What Shri Shankaracharya College of Engineering and Technology does

Shri Shankaracharya Technical Campus (SSTC), also known as Shri Shankaracharya College of Engineering and Technology, is a private higher education institution established in 1999 and located in Junwani, Bhilai, Distt. Durg, Chhattisgarh, India. It operates as a constituent unit of Shri Shankaracharya Professional University (SSPU) under the ownership of Shri Gangajali Education Society and offers undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctoral programs in engineering (B.Tech across seven disciplines including Computer Science with AI/ML, AI, Data Sciences, and Cyber Security specializations), information technology, management (MBA), computer applications (MCA), and pharmaceutical sciences (via Kamla Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences). The institution is approved by AICTE, accredited NAAC Grade A, and has held consecutive NBA accreditations across multiple cycles (most recently 2022).

SSTC's academic infrastructure is organized around a network of industrial-academic centres of excellence and laboratories, including the IBM Centre of Excellence (inaugurated December 2010), Microsoft IT Academy, Red Hat Academy (August 2012), the SIEMENS Industrial Drives & Automation Lab (October 2013), a TCS Academic Interface with more than 2,400 test terminals, an AICTE-approved AI & Machine Learning Lab, a Robotics Laboratory that has participated in NASA robotics competitions, and a CSVTU-approved Research Centre. The institution additionally operates the IEDC (the only one of its kind in Chhattisgarh, supported by NSTEDB-DST) and the first MSME-recognized Business Incubator in Chhattisgarh, with 100+ startups currently incubated and 100+ patents filed and published. Strategic tie-ups with NASSCOM, TCS, IBM, Infosys, SARDA Energy, SARDA, IIT Bhilai Innovation & Technology Foundation, CIPET, ETS India, D2AI Labs, YuWaah-UNICEF, and others support curriculum co-design and certification pathways.

The business model is tuition-driven and is structured around two primary admission channels: government-regulated seats allocated through Chhattisgarh Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) online counselling and direct institutional admissions under management quota, with annual billing cadence. Additional revenue-adjacent operations include certification programs, vocational training, and a Pearson VUE test center. With 65+ Ph.D.-holding faculty, a stated 85%+ placement rate drawing from 800+ recruiting companies, 15,000+ alumni placed globally, and recurring portfolio additions (B.Tech specializations, M.Tech AI&ML, ICAECT conference series, E-Summit, FDPs), SSTC is an established, regionally anchored private engineering college with concentrated operations in central India.

Name

Shri Shankaracharya College of Engineering and Technology

Legal name

Shri Shankaracharya Technical Campus

Website

https://sstc.ac.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

SSTC is a private engineering and technology college in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, offering NBA-accredited B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, MCA, Ph.D., and diploma programs under Shri Shankaracharya Professional University, with industry partnerships and an MSME-backed business incubator.

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Product category

Engineering Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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Technical Universities with Specialized Engineering Domains

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Technical & Polytechnic Universities

SECONDARYEDAHABAB

STEM-Focused Research Universities (Engineering & Applied Sciences)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Private Research Universities

Keywords

• Engineering education
• Technical education
• Undergraduate engineering programs
• Postgraduate management education
• Research doctoral programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Bhilai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue generated from tuition fees for undergraduate (B.Tech), postgraduate (M.Tech, MBA, MCA), diploma, and Ph.D. programs across engineering, management, pharmacy, and computer applications disciplines. Fees structured through DTE counselling and management quota categories.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Shri Shankaracharya Technical Campus (SSTC) is a private engineering and technology educational institution offering undergraduate (B.Tech across seven engineering disciplines), postgraduate (M.Tech with AI&ML, MBA, MCA), doctoral (Ph.D.), and diploma-level academic programs. The institution complements its core academic programs with industry-partnered training centers (IBM, Microsoft, TCS, Red Hat), dedicated laboratories (SIEMENS automation, Robotics, AI/ML), and entrepreneurship infrastructure including the MSME-recognized Business Incubator and IEDC for student startups.

Product overview

Shri Shankaracharya Technical Campus (SSTC) is an educational institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs at undergraduate (B.Tech in 8 disciplines including Computer Science with AI/ML/Data Science specializations, Civil, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, IT), postgraduate (M.Tech AI&ML, MBA, MCA), doctoral (Ph.D. across all engineering branches), and diploma levels. The institution complements academics with industry-aligned training centers including IBM Centre of Excellence, Microsoft IT Academy, TCS Academic Interface Partner, and Red Hat Academy. It supports innovation and entrepreneurship through IEDC (NSTEDB-DST funded), MSME Business Incubator, and E-Cell. Specialized laboratories include SIEMENS Industrial Drives & Automation Lab, Robotics Lab (with NASA competition participation), and AI & Machine Learning Lab. The campus also houses IEEE Student Branch (first in Chhattisgarh), Pearson VUE Test Center, and active NSS unit.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kamla Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences: Pharmaceutical sciences department affiliated to SSPU
• E-Cell SSTC
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Centre (IEDC)

Products and services

• B.Tech Undergraduate Engineering Programs Four-year undergraduate engineering programs across seven NBA-accredited disciplines (Computer Science Engineering with AI&ML, AI, Data Sciences, Cyber Security specializations; Civil Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; and Information Technology), with intake of 120 students per discipline. Designed for students who have completed higher secondary education and seek accredited engineering degrees with industry-relevant specialisations.
• M.Tech Postgraduate Engineering Program M.Tech postgraduate program in Information Technology with specialisation in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, approved intake of 18 students. Targeted at engineering graduates seeking advanced specialisation in AI/ML domains.
• MBA Program MBA postgraduate program in management studies delivered by the Faculty of Management Studies. Targeted at graduates seeking managerial and business education credentials.
• MCA Program Master of Computer Applications (MCA) postgraduate program delivered by the Department of Computer Application. Targeted at graduates seeking advanced qualifications in computer applications and software development.
• Ph.D. Doctoral Research Programs Doctoral research programs across all seven engineering branches (Computer Science, Civil, Electrical, Electronics & Telecommunication, Mechanical, and Information Technology). Includes the CSVTU-approved Research Centre in Information Technology with biometric software facilities for fingerprint, ECG, EEG, and face recognition research. Targeted at researchers and academics pursuing advanced doctoral qualifications.
• Diploma Programs Diploma engineering courses offered across various engineering disciplines for students seeking technical diplomas rather than full undergraduate degrees.
• MSME Business Incubator Program First MSME-recognised Business Incubator in Chhattisgarh, established under the Ministry of MSME scheme for support of entrepreneurial and managerial development of SMEs. Offers incubation support to student and early-stage entrepreneurs with available funding of Rs. 66.5 Lakhs, currently incubating 100+ startups.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85%+ placement rate for graduates
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature7 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)coreTechnology or IntegrationMoU with TCS for Academic Seminars and Workshops for Students and Faculty Members. TCS Online Test and Examination Centre with largest facilities with more than 2400 terminals simultaneously for conducting online tests such as GATE, IBPS, CAT, SBI, PSC and other state level recruitments.
• IBM Centre of ExcellencecoreTechnology or IntegrationIBM Centre of Excellence inaugurated December 10, 2010. Among 150 IBM Software Centers of Excellence all across India in more than 100 locations. Mission to create generations of IT innovators.
• Microsoft IT AcademycoreTechnology or IntegrationSSTC established Microsoft IT Academy with Microsoft Inc. Training and certification activities conducted under this Academy for students and faculty.
• InfosyscoreTechnology or IntegrationFaculty Enablement Program with series of sessions on course design, emerging technologies, online platforms. Faculty can up-skill through Springboard platform and conduct virtual classes.
• SARDA Energy & Minerals LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration brings cutting edge insights into latest technologies. Customized curricula aligned with industry needs, Faculty Development Programs, certifications, internships and industrial tours, effective utilization of faculty intellectual property.
• NASSCOMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNASSCOM IT-ITeS Sector Skills Council partnership under Ministry of Electronics and IT. Future Skills Prime platform for reskilling and upskilling students in emerging technologies.
• IIT Bhilai Innovation and Technology Foundation (IBITF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for exchange of intellectual know-how and resources, innovation and entrepreneurship-driven opportunities, sharing of scientific-technical network and infrastructure, R&D collaboration in different areas of science and technology.
• ETS IndiaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInstitutional partner for GRE and TOEFL test fees discount (INR 2,000 on TOEFL, INR 1,500 on GRE). TOEFL preparatory materials, masterclasses, and practice tests for students. Exploring opening of ETS approved captive test center.
• G.D EnterprisesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining on Automotive and Electronics and Advance vehicle Technology, professional level training for mechanical engineering students, industrial and project internships, relevant certifications.
• Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier Academic institution for higher and technical education under Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Govt. of India in polymer science and technology. Collaboration for academic programs and research.
• YuWaah, UNICEFminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPassport-to-Earning (P2E) courses initiative for youth 14-29 years. 4 courses of maximum 40 hours delivered free of cost through self-learning mode.
• Red Hat AcademycoreTechnology or IntegrationRed Hat Academy established August 2012 for Linux platform training and certification for faculty members and students to enhance IT industry exposure.
• SIEMENScoreTechnology or IntegrationSIEMENS Industrial Drives & Automation Lab established October 21, 2013. SITRAIN training courses for automation and drives for working professionals and students.
• NSTEDB, Department of Science and Technology (DST)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIEDC established with help of NSTEDB, DST, Govt. of India. Only IEDC of its kind in Chhattisgarh. Mission to develop institutional mechanism to create entrepreneurial culture.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lovely Professional University (LPU): Large private Indian university offering B.Tech specializations including AI/ML and Data Science, with active industry partnerships and global recruiter network. Comparable to SSTC in private university structure, specialized CSE offerings, and emphasis on placement outcomes.
• Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT): Private deemed university offering B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, and Ph.D. programs with strong placement record and innovation/entrepreneurship centers. Comparable to SSTC as a private Indian engineering institution with similar NBA accreditation track and startup incubation infrastructure.
• SRM Institute of Science and Technology: Large private engineering and technology university in India offering B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, and Ph.D. programs with strong industry partnerships and significant placement operations. Comparable to SSTC as a private Indian engineering college competing for undergraduate technical students and placement-driven reputation.
• Chandigarh University: Private Indian university with comprehensive engineering, management, and computer application programs, NBA-accredited curriculum, and large recruiter base. Comparable to SSTC across program portfolio, NAAC A-grade accreditation, and emphasis on placement-driven reputation.
• Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT): Private deemed university with extensive B.Tech specializations including AI/ML and Data Science, large-scale industry partnerships, and high placement rates. Directly comparable to SSTC's model of specialized engineering programs with employer-aligned training and multi-cycle NBA accreditation.
• Manipal Academy of Higher Education: Private Indian higher education institution offering engineering, management, and computer application programs with strong industry partnerships and alumni network. Comparable to SSTC across program portfolio, NAAC accreditation, and employer-driven placement orientation.
• Amity University: Large private Indian university with multi-campus engineering, management, and computer application programs, active research output, and global recruiter relationships. Comparable to SSTC in private university model, scale of program offerings, and focus on industry-aligned technical education.

Broad incumbents

• Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS Pilani): Premier private Indian institution with engineering, science, and management programs and an exceptionally strong alumni network at top global tech companies. Comparable to SSTC as a private Indian engineering institution but operating at significantly higher brand premium and selectivity.

Others

• Shri Shankaracharya Professional University (SSPU): Parent/affiliate university under the same Shri Gangajali Education Society that operates SSTC. Direct relationship through shared governance, faculty, and student pathways, making it the closest ecosystem comparator and a natural collaboration counterpart for SSTC's programs.

Regional players

• Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhilai: Public IIT located in the same Chhattisgarh region as SSTC, offering undergraduate and postgraduate engineering programs with stronger research output and brand recognition. Comparable as a regional competitor for engineering talent in Chhattisgarh and a potential research partner (IBITF partnership already exists).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Subsidiaries3 records

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