SRM Institute of Science and Technology Chennai (SRMIST Chennai) Chennai was established in 2002. SRMIST Chennai is a private institute that has been approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC). SMR Institute of Science and Technology has more than 50,000 students enrolled and the total number of faculty is more than 3200.

SRM Institute of Science and Technology Chennai was ranked 35th in the NIRF Rankings of 2020 in the universities category. The institute has been accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and it has received the ‘A++’ grade. The Ministry of Human Resource Development has placed SRMIST Chennai in the highest Category ‘A’. 

SRM Institute of Science and Technology Chennai offers admissions to courses in four different levels – Diploma, UG, PG and Doctoral levels. SRM Institute of Science and Technology Chennai offers admissions to a total of 143 courses. SRM University Chennai admissions are done either on the basis of merit in the qualifying examination or on the basis of entrance examination. These entrance examinations include both common entrance examinations as well as entrance examinations conducted by the institute. 

SRM University Chennai has a dedicated placement department known as the SRM Career Centre. It provides the students of the institute with ample amount of placement opportunities and training. Yearly more than 650 companies participate in the SRM Institute of Science and Technology Chennai placement drive. The institute also offers many scholarships to its students. SRMIST Chennai scholarships include both private and government scholarships.   

SRM Institute of Science and Technology Chennai Location

SRM Institute of Science and Technology Chennai’s address is Potheri, SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu. The institute is at a distance of 24 km from Chennai International Airport. The nearest railway station to SRMIST Chennai is Kattangulattur Railway Station and it is at a distance of 3.7 km from the institute. SRM University Bus Station is the nearest bus stop to the institute which is at a distance of 700 meters.

SRM Chennai Awards, Recognitions Accreditations and Collaborations

• SRM Institute of Science and Technology Chennai has been accredited by NAAC and has received an ‘A++’ grade. 
• SRMIST Chennai has been ranked 35th in the NIRF Rankings of 2020 in the universities category. 
• The Engineering Accreditation Commission has accredited many B.Tech courses of the institute.
• The BTech Information and Technology course of SRMIST Chennai has been accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission. 
• MHRD has placed SRM Institute of Science and Technology Chennai in the highest Category ‘A’.
• Many B.Tech courses of the institute have been accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology. 

Collaborations

• Shizuoka University, Japan
• Flinders University, Australia
• National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan
• Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR)
• Bharat Scan, Chennai
• CURA Healthcare Ltd, Chennai

SRM Institute of Science and Technology Chennai Notable Alumni

SRM Chennai Clubs, Committees, and Societies

The institute has many clubs and societies. SRM Institute of Science and Technology Chennai clubs and societies are present to help the students in exploring their talents and gifts. These clubs provide a platform for the students of SRMIST Chennai to showcase their abilities and skills. Apart from this SRMIST Chennai clubs help the students in learning essential life skills which will help them in their personal and professional lives. 

• Dance Club – The dance club of SRM Institute of Science and Technology Chennai participates in various events and also organises many events in the university.
• Literature – The institute has many literary clubs.
• Movies and Dramatics – This club is for the acting enthusiasts who want to develop their acting skills.  
• Music – SRMIST Chennai music club conducts various events and workshops in the university. 
• Photography -This club organises various workshops and competitions. It helps the students in developing their photography skills.
• Quiz – The SRM Institute of Science and Technology Chennai quiz club organises various quizzes for the students of the university as well as outside. 
• NSS – This SRMIST Chennai club members take part in many camps organised at the state and national levels. 

SRM Institute of Science and Technology Chennai Facilities

The institute provides many facilities to the students. SRMIST Chennai facilities are numerous and are provided to make sure the students are having a comfortable learning experience. The facilities offered by the institute are library, hostel facilities, medical facilities, sports facilities and many more. SRM Institute of Science and Technology Chennai library resources are also available on digital platforms. SRMIST Chennai sports facilities include both indoor and outdoor sports facilities. SRM Institute of Science and Technology Chennai facilities for sports are provided for games like basketball, volleyball, cricket and others. A gymnasium is also present in the institute which caters to the fitness needs of the students.

SRM University Chennai infrastructure includes separate hostels for boys and girls. The hostel provides many facilities to the students which include continuous electricity and water supply, sick room, dining facilities and many more. SRM Institute of Science and Technology Chennai medical facilities are provided by a hospital which is present on campus. An auditorium is regularly used by the students for various cultural activities. SRMIST Chennai facilities include the many cafeterias which provide healthy and tasty food to the students. 

SRM Chennai Courses

The institute offers a wide range of courses. SRM Institute of Science and Technology Chennai courses are offered at 4 levels – Diploma, UG, PG and Doctoral levels. A total of 143 courses are offered by the institute and this includes the specialisations. The university offers admission to courses belonging to various streams. Humanities, Science, Commerce, Management, Computer Application, etc are some of the streams. SRMIST Chennai offers admission to 7 diploma courses, 64 UG courses, 69 PG courses and 3 doctoral courses. A detailed SRMIST Chennai course list is given below. 

SRMIST Chennai Diploma Courses and Eligibility Criteria

SRM Institute of Science and Technology Chennai UG Courses and Eligibility Criteria

SRM Chennai PG Courses and Eligibility Criteria

SRM Institute of Science and Technology Chennai Doctoral Courses and Eligibility Criteria

SRM Institute of Science and Technology Chennai Admissions

The institute offers admissions to courses at the Diploma, UG, PG and Doctoral levels. SRM University Chennai admissions are done either on the basis of merit in the qualifying examination or on the basis of entrance examination. SRM Institute of Science and Technology Chennai admission process is given below. For the UG courses candidates have to appear for various entrance examinations like SRMJEEE, NATA or JEE Main, SRMJEEH (UG). Admission to the PG courses also is done in a similar way. SRMIST Chennai admission to the diploma and doctoral courses are done on the basis of merit in the qualifying examination.

SRMIST UG Admission Process (B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Des and B.Optom)

• Meet the eligibility criteria.
• Apply for admission.
• Appear for JEE Main/SRMJEEE, NATA, UCEED and SRMJEEH (UG).
• Written exam and personal interview conducted by SRMIST Chennai – for B.Des.
• Verification of documents and payment of SRMIST Chennai admission fee.

SRM Institute of Science and Technology Chennai UG Admission Process

• Meeting the eligibility criteria is the first step.
• Apply for admission.
• Admissions are offered based on merit in the qualifying examination. 
• Payment of SRMIST Chennai admission fee and document verification.

SRM University, Chennai PG Admission Process (MBA, M.Arch and M.Des)

• Meet the eligibility criteria.
• Appear for CAT/TANCET/XAT/MAT/GMAT/NMAT/CMAT/CEED.
• Apply for admissions.
• Candidates can also appear for SRMJEEM.
• Written exam and personal interview conducted by SRMIST Chennai – for M.Des and M.Arch.
• Psychometric test, group discussion, and personal interview conducted by SRMIST Chennai – for M.B.A.
• Payment of SRMIST Chennai admission fee and verification of documents.

SRM Institute of Science and Technology Chennai PG Admission Process

• Fulfill the eligibility criteria.
• Apply for admissions.
• Admissions are offered based on merit in the qualifying examination. 
• Verification of documents and payment of SRMIST Chennai admission fee.

SRMIST PG Admission Process (M.Tech)

• Fulfill the eligibility criteria.
• Appear for GATE/TANCET.
• Applying for admission.
• Candidates can also appear for SRMJEEE PG.
• Verification of documents and payment of SRMIST Chennai admission fee.

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SRM Institute of Science and Technology Chennai Scholarships

The institute offers admissions to meritorious and needful students. The institute offers both government and private scholarships. UGC scholarships are part of the scholarships offered by SRM Institute of Science and Technology Chennai. Scholarships are offered to those students who do well in competitive examinations, are university rank holders, girl students and many more. MTS Vembu Subramanian Scholarship, MTS Undergraduate Scholarship, Scholarships based on merit in various competitive examinations, Ishan Uday – Special Scholarship Scheme for North Eastern Region, PG Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child, etc are some of SMIST scholarships. MTS Vembu Subramanian Scholarship and MTS Undergraduate Scholarship is given to one student of each department. SRM Institute of Science and Technology Chennai scholarships are given to students who do well in exams like SRMJEE-M, CAT, MAT, XAT, GMAT, NMAT, etc. The UGC scholarships which can be availed by the students SRMIST Chennai are Ishan Uday – Special Scholarship Scheme for North Eastern Region, PG Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child, PG Scholarship for University Rank Holders (First and Second Rank Holders) and PG Scholarship Scheme for SC/ST Students for Pursuing Professional Courses.

SRM Chennai Placements

SRM Career Centre is responsible for handling all matters related to placements and training. SRM Institute of Science and Technology Chennai placement department maintains contacts with the corporate sector so that it learns about any changes in the sector. Every year more than 650 companies participate in the SRM University Chennai placement drive. More than 8500 students were placed in the year 2019-20. 

SRM Institute of Science and Technology Chennai Placement Statistics for UG (4 Years) 2018-19

SRM Institute of Science and Technology Chennai Placement Statistics for PG (2 Years) 2018-19

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