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Travel Guide

Some Important Information


  • You are advised to carry sufficient funds (for two-three months) for your initial living expenses. You should ensure that the airline ticket is correct and the travel itinerary is accurate.
  • While travelling keep with you at all times, your passport (with valid Student/Research Visa). Nepali Citizens can carry your Nepali Citizenship ID and Bhutanese can carry their Bhutanese Citizenship ID while traveling.
  • If you have any medical problem/allergies or ailments ensure that you have an updated case file to be carried with you while you travel. In the case of a medical emergency the treating doctor can provide better medical advice by having access to your case file.
  • If you are on medication, ensure you are carrying with you, medicines advised by your doctor in sufficient quantity along with the doctor’s prescription.
  • You are advised to carry all academic & other certificates and also English translations of your academic certificates.
  • Take a set of photo copies of your all documents including your Student/Research Visa and a copy of offer letter for reference and keep these in safe place.
  • Keep at least a dozen copies of your passport size photograph ready as you might need them and also scanned copy of your passport size photograph on your e mail or in storage device.
  • Ensure that you and your belongings are covered with proper insurance.
  • On disembarkation, go to immigration checkpoint and complete the formalities.

Essential Items to Carry

  • Apart from regular summer wears suitable for tropical climatic conditions, students are advised to carry warm clothing (Woollen pullovers and jackets for winters).
  • A few formal wears, you would be wearing on the special occasions (like presentation, seminars etc).
  • Quilts, two bed sheets, pillow with covers (or can be purchased in India as well).
  • Pair of formal shoes, sport shoes and slippers.
  • Mobile phone (GSM) unlocked- SIM card type (only if required). SIM card can be purchased from designated sources.

Kindly Ensure that you carry the Below Mentioned Documents in your Hand Luggage


  • Valid air ticket
  • Passport with valid Student/Research Visa
  • Copy of offer letter
  • Cash, Travels cheques & demand draft
  • Address details of the University
  • Contact details of family and friends in your country and in India (if any)

Unique at Sona

SONA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY is dedicated to delivering superior education that empowers students to excel in the realms of Science, Engineering, Technology, and Management. We strive to meet the evolving and demanding requirements of both society and industry through the implementation of the following initiatives:

Our objectives include enriching students' academic prowess and fostering their holistic knowledge development. We prioritize the upkeep of cutting-edge infrastructure and fostering a supportive learning atmosphere.

Furthermore, we are dedicated to elevating faculty competence to exemplary standards, equipping them with modern teaching methodologies such as Lecture Capture System, Blackboard, HireMee, SonaSoft, Management Information System, and providing access to a world-class library facility.

Fostering moral and ethical values among both students and staff members is a key priority. We actively seek collaboration with industry partners, fellow institutions, and organizations for mutual advantage. With over 25 Research and Development programs, we contribute significantly to economic growth. Through continuing education initiatives, we aim to share technical expertise across the region. Lastly, we are committed to the ongoing enhancement of our Quality Management System.

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Research Labs

The campus has nurtured 30+ inter-discipline research centres, especially in the areas of nano-technology, robotics, automation, etc Read More

Contact Us

International Programmes

  • Head, International Affairs Cell ,
  • Sona College of Technology,
  • Salem – 636 005.
  • Tamil Nadu, India
  • Phone :00 91 427 4099877 (Direct)
  • Fax : 00 91 427 4099988 (Office)
  • Email :fnadmission[At]sonatech.ac.in