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SRM University (SRMIST) Chennai: Admission 2024 (Open), Courses, Fees, Placements

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.   

B.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. 

Table of Contents:

  1. SRM University Chennai Highlights
  2. SRM University Chennai Ranking
  3. SRM University Chennai Courses & Fees
  4. SRM University Chennai Admission 2024
  5. SRM University Chennai Entrance Exam
  6. SRM University Chennai Scholarships
  7. SRM University Chennai Placements
  8. SRM University Chennai Facilities
  9. SRM University Chennai Collaborations
  10. SRM University Chennai Alumni
  11. SRM University Chennai Campuses
  12. How to reach SRM University Chennai?
  13. SRM University Chennai FAQs 

SRM University Chennai Highlights

Some of the important highlights of SRM University Chennai are mentioned below:

SRM Institute of Science & Technology Highlights 
Institute NameSRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRM IST) 
Formerly Known AsSRM University 
Established | Type1985 | Private 
Approved byAICTE, UGC
AccreditationIET Engineering, Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, NBA, NAAC with A++ Grade
Programs OfferedUG, PG, Doctoral, Distance Education
Mode of RegistrationOnline and Offline
Qualifying ExaminationSRMJEEE, NATA, NEET, SRMJEEH, SRMCAT, TANCET
Top RecruitersAmazon, VM Ware, Google, TCS, Wipro, Amdocs, Capgemini etc
Official Websitewww.srmist.edu.in

SRM University Chennai Ranking

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 BodyRank 
NIRF 2024
University12
Overall21
Medial18
Dental7
NIRF 2023
University 18
Overall32
Engineering28
Architecture14
Pharmacy15
Medical 20
Dental6
Research39
Innovation51-100 (Band)
Quacquarelli Symonds, UK 2024
QS University Ranking – Asia301-350
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 Courses & Fees

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. 

CourseCourse DetailsEligibility CriteriaSelection Criteria
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)
MBBSDuration: 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.
BDSDuration: 4 years
Fee: INR 3,90,000
B.ArchDuration: 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.DesDuration: 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: 5 years
Fee: INR 2,00,000
M.TechDuration: 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). 
MBADuration: 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)
MSDuration: 3 years
Fee: INR 30,00,000 – INR 45,00,000
MBBS degree from any university recognized by MCI. Score/Merit in NEET PG.
MDDuration: 3 years
Fee: INR 3,00,000 – INR 45,00,000
M.ArchDuration: 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. 

Check More: SRM University Chennai Cutoff


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. 

How to Apply for SRM University Chennai Admission?

Detailed steps of the SRM University Chennai, Tamil Nadu Admission Process are mentioned below:

  • Visit the official website of SRM IST Chennai – www.srmist.edu.in/admission-india/
  • Register and log in with the provided email ID and password.
  • Complete the application form with the necessary details and attach the required documents. 
  • Successful submission of the application form will depend upon the payment of the application fee.
  • For online registration or downloaded forms, candidates need to pay INR 1200 either through e-payment or DD.
  • Upon successful submission of the application form, students need to save their application number for future reference.

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.

Check More: SRM IST Chennai Admission


SRM University Chennai Entrance Exam

SRM University Chennai conducts entrance exams for admission to its various courses. The admission tests are conducted separately for different branches of study.

SRMJEEE

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 2024 Exam Pattern 

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.

  • The duration of SRMJEEE 2024 is 2 hours 30 minutes. 
  • The exam paper consists of 125 multiple-choice questions and 1 mark will be awarded for each question.
  • There is no negative marking. 
  • The application fee for SRM JEEE 2024 is INR 1200. 

For Further Information on SRJMEEE, Check:

SRMJEEE 2024 
 SRMJEEE 2024 Exam PatternSRMJEEE Application ProcessSRMJEEE 2024 Results SRMJEEE Practice Papers

SRMJEEM 

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 IndiaThe application fee of 1200 INR can be paid online or offline through a DD in the name of SRM University.​

SRMJEEM 2024 Exam Pattern 

SRM JEEM 2024 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. 

For Further Information on SRJMEEM, Check:

SRMJEEM 2024 
SRMJEEM Application ProcessSRMJEEM Exam Pattern SRMJEEM Results

SRM University Chennai Scholarships

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 
Founder’s ScholarshipSRM Merit ScholarshipChancellor Constituency ScholarshipSocio-Economic Scholarship
Unnat Bharat Abhiyan ScholarshipDifferently Abled ScholarshipSRM Arts and Culture ScholarshipEmployee Ward Scholarship
Alumni ScholarshipPerformance-Based ScholarshipDefence ScholarshipConcessions
Sponsored Scholarships

SRM University Chennai Placements

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. 

Some of the SRM Univesity Chennai Placements highlights are mentioned below:

ParticularsPlacement Statistics 2023-24 (Ongoing)Placement Statistics 2022-23
Companies Visited853+1313+
Offers Made5176+9011+
High Paying Offers2233+3327+
Highest CTCINR 52 LPAINR 57 LPA
Average CTCINR 7.5 LPAINR 7.5 LPA

*The above placement statistics for 2023-24 might change once the final placement report is out on the official website. 

SRM University Chennai Top Recruiters

Some of the top recruiters at SRM University Chennai are mentioned below:

Top Recruiters at SRM IST Chennai
314eABBAccentureAditya Birla Group
Axis BankBahwan CybertekBank BuddyBajaj Finserv
Air AsiaApexonApollo TyresArista
BrillioBOSCHBNP ParibasBerger

SRM University Chennai Facilities

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:

  • Central Library: SRM Library is nearly three decades old. The library consists of books, journals, e-journals and other resources in various branches and is equipped with reading halls on all the floors. The central library is automated with RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology, Centralized Air Conditioned (AC), and well protected with CCTV Security systems and fire alarms. 
  • Hostels: SRM Chennai provides comfortable housing facilities for all students. The university has separate hostels for girls, boys and international students. SRM hostels offer a wide range of dining options such as North Indian, South Indian, Thai, Chinese and Continental food to satisfy the needs of students from across the world. 
  • Canteens: SRMIST Canteens are located on different campuses in Chennai and offer a variety of foods, snacks and beverages at a minimal cost. The canteens are open from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM on the old campus and at the University building. 
  • Counselling Services: The university also offers free counselling dedicated to students, to cater to the well-being of students. 
  • Sports: SRM University Chennai offers indoor and outdoor facilities for games such as Volleyball, Football, Tennis, Badminton, Hockey and Cricket Fields. The university also houses a gym, yoga, swimming pools, indoor stadiums and A/C multipurpose indoor stadiums to facilitate the overall well-being of students. 
  • Other Facilities and Services: The university offers other services such as Maintenace, House Keeping Services, Security & Fire Safety, Minor Construction, Waste Treatment, Transportation, ATMs, Bookstores, CCTV Security Systems and Prayer Halls.
  • Clubs: SRM IST Chennai focuses on the holistic development of students and encourages them to participate in co-curricular activities. The university has various clubs for students to participate in such as Rotaract Club, NSS, NCC, Astrophilia, Fashion, Music, Literature Club, Festival, Dance Club, Movies and Dramatics, Sports, Creative Arts & Media, Women Empowerment, Self Defense Club, Social Club, Gaming and Quiz.
  • Arts & Culture: The university celebrates and organizes various festivals and cultural events throughout the year. Students are encouraged to participate in events and fests for recreational purposes. Some of the events celebrated are Milan (The cultural fest), Shuru (The Icebreaker), Jhalak, Yoga Day, Gokulashtami, Matki Breaking and many more. 

Check More: SRM University Chennai Hostels


SRM University Chennai Collaborations

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

  • BITS Pilani Goa
  • Sankara Nethralaya
  • Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
  • Adesh Institute of Medical Sciences, Punjab
  • M/S. SMO Connect Pvt. Ltd, Kerala
  • BARC Mumbai
  • Indira Gandhi Centre For Atomic Research, Kalpakkam
  • Zoological Survey of India, Chennai
  • Kings Institute of Preventive Medicine, Chennai 
  • Industries such as Synkromax Biotech Pvt Ltd., Chennai,
  • Hatsun Agro Products, Chennai

International Collaborations

  • National Institute of Health (NIH) / National Cancer Institute (NCI) – USA
  • Toyo University, Japan,
  • University of Nevada, USA,
  • Free University of Berlin, Germany
  • National University of Singapore, Singapore
  • University of Basel, Switzerland

SRM University Chennai Alumni

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: 

NameAchievementsPhoto
Nivetha ThomasIndian Actress working in South Indian Films and has been awarded the 65th Filmfare Awards South

Nivetha Thomas

Abhay JodhpurkurIndian Playback Singer who has received Mirchi Music Awards Marathi (2022), 64th Filmfare Award, 20th IIFA Awards, 11th Mirchi Music Awards (2019)

Abhay Jodhpurkar

Varun Chakravarthy

Indian Cricketer representing India in various International and National Cricket tournaments. 

Varun Chakravarthy


SRM University Campuses

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. 

SRM University has six other campuses in addition to the Kattankulathur Campus:

  • SRM University Vadapalani  Campus
  • SRM University Amravati Campus
  • SRM University Ramapuram Campus
  • SRM University NCR Campus
  • SRM University Gangtok
  • SRM University Sonepat Campus

How to reach SRM University Chennai?

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 TransportDistance
AirChennai Airport – 20 km
RailPotheri railway station – opposite of the main gate
BusMTC 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. 

 
 

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