SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRM IST), formerly known as SRM University is a Deemed-to-be University located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu was established in 1985. SRM IST is approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and University Grants Commission (UGC) and is accredited by IET Engineering, the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, National Board of Accreditation (NBA), and NAAC with A++ grades. SRM Chennai Campus is spread over 250+ acres and has a total of six campuses offering UG, PG and Doctoral programs in the fields of Engineering & Technology, Management, Medicine & Health Sciences, Science & Humanities, Law and Agricultural Sciences. According to NIRF 2024, SRM University Chennai is ranked in 12th position under the University category and 21nd position under the Overall category.  Â
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ToggleB.Tech and MBA are the flagship courses offered at SRM University Chennai. Admission to all Engineering and Management courses is based on SRMJEEE and SRMJEEM scores. SRM University Chennai offers admission to MBA courses full-time, part-time as well as on online mode.SRM Chennai has a track record of placing 95% of its eligible students in top companies like Aditya Birla Group, Bosch, Bajaj Finserv, Axis Bank, ITC, Vedanta etc. The highest package offered for the batch 2023-24 was INR 52 LPA and the average was INR 7.5 LPA.Â
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Some of the important highlights of SRM University Chennai are mentioned below:
SRM Institute of Science & Technology Highlights | |
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Institute Name | SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRM IST)Â |
Formerly Known As | SRM University |
Established | Type | 1985 | Private |
Approved by | AICTE, UGC |
Accreditation | IET Engineering, Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, NBA, NAAC with A++ Grade |
Programs Offered | UG, PG, Doctoral, Distance Education |
Mode of Registration | Online and Offline |
Qualifying Examination | SRMJEEE, NATA, NEET, SRMJEEH, SRMCAT, TANCET |
Top Recruiters | Amazon, VM Ware, Google, TCS, Wipro, Amdocs, Capgemini etc |
Official Website | www.srmist.edu.in |
SRM University Chennai is one of the top universities in India. According to NIRF 2023, SRM Chennai is ranked in the 18th position under the University category. Quacquarelli Symonds, UK 2024 ranked SRM University Chennai in 1201-1400 Band under World University. Some of the SRM IST Chennai Ranking are mentioned below:
Ranking Body | Rank |
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NIRF 2024 | |
University | 12 |
Overall | 21 |
Medial | 18 |
Dental | 7 |
NIRF 2023 | |
University | 18 |
Overall | 32 |
Engineering | 28 |
Architecture | 14 |
Pharmacy | 15 |
Medical | 20 |
Dental | 6 |
Research | 39 |
Innovation | 51-100 (Band) |
Quacquarelli Symonds, UK 2024 | |
QS University Ranking – Asia | 301-350 |
QS World University | 1201-1400 |
QS (Petroleum Engineering) | 51-100 |
QS (Natural Science) | 451-500 |
QS (Engineering & Technology) | 368 |
QS (Material Science) | 301-350 |
QS (Electrical & Electronics) | |
QS (Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing) | |
QS (Chemical) | |
QS (Pharmacy & Pharmacology) | |
QS (Chemistry) | 351-400 |
QS (Physics and Astronomy) | 451-500 |
QS (Biological Sciences) | 501-550 |
QS (Computer Sciences & Information Systems) | 351-400 |
QS (Medical) | 601-650 |
SRM University Chennai offers varied courses from undergraduate to post-doctoral courses in various disciplines. Detailed information about the SRM University Chennai Courses & Fees is tabulated below.Â
Course | Course Details | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
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B.Tech | Duration: 4 years Annual Fee: INR 2,75,000 – INR 4,75,000 | 10+2 in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks. | Score/Merit in SRMJEEE (UG) |
MBBS | Duration: 5.5 years Fee: INR 25,00,000 | 10+2 in Physics, Chemistry and Biology with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks. | Score/Merit in NEET UG. |
BDS | Duration:Â 4 years Fee:Â INR 3,90,000 | ||
B.Arch | Duration: 5 years Fee: INR 2,75,000 | 10+2 in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks. | Score/Merit in NATA. |
B.Des | Duration: 4 years Fee: INR 1,50,000 | 10+2 in Science, Commerce, Fine Arts or any other stream with a minimum aggregate of 60% marks. | Score/Merit in UCEED score or written test conducted by SMRIST followed by the interview. |
B.Com + LLB (Hons) | Duration: 5 years Fee: INR 2,10,000 | 10+2 (in any field) with a minimum aggregate of 60% marks. | Score/Merit in CLAT/LSAT/SRMJEE-L. |
BA + LLB (Hons) | Duration:Â 5 years Fee:Â INR 2,00,000 | ||
M.Tech | Duration: 2 years Annual Fee: INR 1,60,000 – INR 5,00,000 | B.Tech degree in relevant specialization with an aggregate of 50% marks. | Score/Merit in SRMJEEE (PG). |
MBA | Duration: 2 years Fee: INR 4,25,000 – INR 5,75,000 | Bachelor’s degree with a minimum aggregate of 60% marks. | Score/Merit in CAT/XAT/MAT/GMAT/NMAT/CMAT or State Level TANCET or SRM Joint Entrance Exam (SRMJEE-MBA) |
MS | Duration: 3 years Fee: INR 30,00,000 – INR 45,00,000 | MBBS degree from any university recognized by MCI. | Score/Merit in NEET PG. |
MD | Duration: 3 years Fee: INR 3,00,000 – INR 45,00,000 | ||
M.Arch | Duration: 2 years Annual Fee: INR 1,00,000 | B.Arch with a minimum aggregate of 60% marks. | Score/Merit in the written test conducted by SMRIST followed by the interview. |
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SRM University Chennai Admission 2024 is open for Engineering, Medical & Health Sciences, Law, Management, Agricultural Sciences and Hotel & Catering Management. Admission to all the courses at SRM Chennai is based on a valid score in the respective entrance examination. SRM University also conducts entrance exams such as SRMJEEE and SRMCAT for admission to engineering and management courses. SRM institute Chennai Application is available both online and offline.Â
Detailed steps of the SRM University Chennai, Tamil Nadu Admission Process are mentioned below:
Note: The application fee for the SRM Chennai application form can be paid both online and offline. Online payment can be done by using a valid debit and credit card. In case of offline payment, it can be done through a DD drawn in favour of SRMIST, Payable at Chennai.
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SRM University Chennai conducts entrance exams for admission to its various courses. The admission tests are conducted separately for different branches of study.
SRMJEEE Or SRM Joint Engineering Entrance Exam is conducted for admission to B.Tech. programs offered at SRM University campuses across Chennai, Haryana, and Andhra Pradesh. The minimum eligibility requirement for applying to SRMJEEE is 10+2 in the science stream with a minimum of 60% marks.
SRMJEEE has five sections such as Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology, English and Aptitude. Candidates opting for B.Tech Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, Bioinformatics and Genetic Engineering have to attempt the Biology section instead of Mathematics.
For Further Information on SRJMEEE, Check:
SRMJEEE 2024Â | |||
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 SRMJEEE 2024 Exam Pattern | SRMJEEE Application Process | SRMJEEE 2024 Results | SRMJEEE Practice Papers |
SRM JEEM is the qualifying joint entrance exam for MBA programmes at SRM University Campuses. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum aggregate of 60% are eligible for the examination. There is no age limit. SRM JEEM will be conducted only at 8 test centres all over India. The application fee of 1200 INR can be paid online or offline through a DD in the name of SRM University.​
SRM JEEM 2024Â is a computer-based test conducted by SRM Institute of Science and Technology Chennai. The duration of the exam is 2 hours and 30 minutes. The exam paper consists of 5 sections namely: Data Interpretation, Quantitative, Reasoning, English, GK/CA/BA. Each section consists of 20 questions and each question carries 3 marks. The candidates must answer 100 objective-type questions. There is no negative marking.Â
For Further Information on SRJMEEM, Check:
SRMJEEM 2024Â | ||
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SRMJEEM Application Process | SRMJEEM Exam Pattern | SRMJEEM Results |
SRMIST Chennai offers different categories of scholarships to students. The selection process for granting the scholarship will be conducted every year in July. Senior Faculty Members and the Director of SRM IST will do the selection of the beneficiaries. Only one scholarship can be availed by a student. There is no scholarship based on NEET, Pharm.D. and Pharm.D. (PB) programs. The table given below shows the SRM University Chennai Scholarships:
SRM Institute of Science and Technology Scholarships | |||
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Founder’s Scholarship | SRM Merit Scholarship | Chancellor Constituency Scholarship | Socio-Economic Scholarship |
Unnat Bharat Abhiyan Scholarship | Differently Abled Scholarship | SRM Arts and Culture Scholarship | Employee Ward Scholarship |
Alumni Scholarship | Performance-Based Scholarship | Defence Scholarship | Concessions |
Sponsored Scholarships |
SRM Institute of Science and Technology Chennai Placements 2023-24 is ongoing and till now the university saw the participation of 853+ companies who made 5176+ job offers. The highest and average salary package of SRM University Chennai stood at INR 52 LPA and INR 7.5 LPA during placements 2024 as of now.Â
Some of the SRM Univesity Chennai Placements highlights are mentioned below:
Particulars | Placement Statistics 2023-24 (Ongoing) | Placement Statistics 2022-23 |
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Companies Visited | 853+ | 1313+ |
Offers Made | 5176+ | 9011+ |
High Paying Offers | 2233+ | 3327+ |
Highest CTC | INR 52 LPA | INR 57 LPA |
Average CTC | INR 7.5 LPA | INR 7.5 LPA |
*The above placement statistics for 2023-24 might change once the final placement report is out on the official website.Â
Some of the top recruiters at SRM University Chennai are mentioned below:
Top Recruiters at SRMÂ ISTÂ Chennai | |||
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314e | ABB | Accenture | Aditya Birla Group |
Axis Bank | Bahwan Cybertek | Bank Buddy | Bajaj Finserv |
Air Asia | Apexon | Apollo Tyres | Arista |
Brillio | BOSCH | BNP Paribas | Berger |
SRM University Chennai is a private university spread across 250 acres. SRM Chennai has state-of-the-art infrastructure and other facilities to accommodate students on campus. Some of the facilities offered by the university are as follows:
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SRM University Chennai aims at providing education set at global standards. SRM Chennai established the International Advisory Board (IAB) in 2003 consisting of Deans, Directors and Professors from universities across the world including Harvard Business School, Kennedy Public School, MIT, Stanford, LSE, UC Berkeley, Cambridge, NUS and others. IAB set up by SRM University helps in standardizing the curriculum, research and teaching methodology. SRMIST Chennai also has signed MoUs with many national and international institutes. Some of the collaborations are as follows:
National Collaborations
International Collaborations
SRMEC Alumni Office was established in 1996 and the Directorate of Alumni Affairs was established in September 2017 to aid alumni needs for the entire University. The Directorate plays a vital role in bridging the interaction of alumni with students and faculty members. Alumni network A few of the Alumni from SRM University Chennai are mentioned below:Â
Name | Achievements | Photo |
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Nivetha Thomas | Indian Actress working in South Indian Films and has been awarded the 65th Filmfare Awards South | |
Abhay Jodhpurkur | Indian Playback Singer who has received Mirchi Music Awards Marathi (2022), 64th Filmfare Award, 20th IIFA Awards, 11th Mirchi Music Awards (2019) | |
Varun Chakravarthy | Indian Cricketer representing India in various International and National Cricket tournaments. |
SRM University Chennai is one of the top universities in India. The university aims to be recognized globally for creating and disseminating knowledge and providing students with a unique learning experience in different streams. SRM has 80% of students from outside Tamil Nadu, with students from Europe, China, and other countries as well. The vast campus infrastructure allows students to meet and discuss their coursework, projects, and research material. SRMIST Chennai is home to over 20,000 students from all over the country and abroad, has state-of-the-art laboratories for engineering and technology students, and a full-fledged medical college, hospital and research centre.Â
SRM University has six other campuses in addition to the Kattankulathur Campus:
SRM University is located at SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur. The main campus is well connected by road, rail and air. The nearest airport is Chennai Airport and the nearest railway station is Potheri railway station. SRM University offers bus facilities for the students that cover major areas in the city. Online bus booking facility is also available. Given below are the details of the nearest stations to SRM University:
Mode of Transport | Distance |
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Air | Chennai Airport – 20 km |
Rail | Potheri railway station – opposite of the main gate |
Bus | MTC Chennai Bus Terminal – 33 km |
Note: Those coming from other states of India by train, should get down at the Chennai Central Station, come out and take the pedestrian subway and reach ‘Park’ suburban metro rail station. Tambaram (TBM) and Chengalpattu (CGL), two routes are available. If you take the train to Chengalpattu, you can directly reach Potheri railway station (opposite of the SRM main campus). If you take the train to Tambaram, then get down at Tambaram and reach the local bus stand and take T60 or T60 LSS bus. Get down at SRM or Potheri stop which takes 20 mins from the Tambaram to reach SRM IST.Â