SRM university popularly known as SRMIST Chennai is one of the top rated private deemed-to-be universities with headquarters located in Kattankulathur, Chennai. SRM University Ramapuram was founded in 1985 and is accredited condition A++ Grade by NAAC and category-I University by the UGC. SRMIST Chennai has always occupied leading positions within the national academic ranking and ranked 11th in the University category and14th in the Engineering category in the NIRF 2025 Rankings.
SRMIST Chennai provides a multidisciplinary learning ecosystem with flagship programs in B.Tech (Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence), MBA, MBBS, and B.Arch. Admissions for Engineering at SRM University are strictly made on merit basis and determined SRMJEEE. For Medical programs admissions are based on NEET and NATA to the Architecture courses. MBA admissions are carried out on the basis of SRMJEEM exams and other nationwide examinations like the CAT ,MAT, XAT.
SRM University has also remained a pace setter in employability with a placement rate of 90% . Highest Packages of INR 65 LPA were recorded in the 2025 placement cycle with an average package of INR 6.68 LPA. With a network of top recruiters including Amazon, Microsoft, and Barclays, SRMIST Chennai ensures industry readiness for its graduates.
SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram Admissions 2025 Open
Admissions for SRM Ramapuram are now open for various undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Interested candidates can apply online through the official website.
Meanwhile, several important entrance exam updates relevant to SRM Ramapuram admissions are as follows:
ATMA 2026: Registration for the February session exam for admission to MBA, PGDM, and MMS courses is expected to begin in December 2025.
TANCET 2026: The registration process for MBA and MCA admissions is likely to start in the third week of January 2026.
NEET MDS 2026: Application forms for admission to MDS and PG Diploma (Dental) programs are expected to be released in February 2026.
SRMIST Chennai is one of the top private universities in India known for engineering and management programs. The SRM University Ramapuram campus offers modern infrastructure and industry-focused courses.
The institute gained deemed status during the 2003–2004 academic year and was renamed SRM Institute of Science and Technology. It became SRM University in 2006 following permission by the UGC for 'Deemed to be Universities' to be called 'Universities'. In 2017 it was renamed back as SRM Institute of Science and Technology following the UGC request to drop "University" from the name.
Attributes
Details
Website
www.srmist.edu.in
Type of University/Institute
Private, Deemed to be University, Co-education/Non-minority
Accreditation/Recognitions/ Rankings.
Accredited by NAAC with A++ Grade
Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology
Recognized by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
Recognized by the Accreditation Commission of ABET
Recognised by the National Board of Accreditation
Recognized by University Grants Commission, Government of India
NIRF 2022 Overall India Ranking at 36
NIRF 2022 University Ranking in India at 19
Programmes Offered
PG/UG/Research in Engineering/Management/Medical/Medicine/Law/Teaching/Architecture/Science/Arts/Commerce/Computer Applications/Pharmacy/Hotel Management.
Admission Criteria
Based on merit in the qualifying examination and need to obtain Rank/Score in the All India National Common Entrance Tests/TN Common Entrance Tests
Mode of application
On line
Placement
Total Offers in 2020/21= 8925+, Companies visited = 772+ Median Package ranges from Rs.2.50 LPA to 6.40 LPA depending on the Programme and UG/PG
Top Recruiters
Accenture, Virtusa, Patanjali, Kellogg’s, Vedanta, Philips, Pfizer
Under graduation/Post graduation Programmes in Engineering/Sciences/Management/Physiotherapy are popular Programmes that are offered in SRM IST, Chennai.
Note: Details with respect to the quantum of scholarship are not available.
Overall rating: 4.4 out of 5.0 with the following break-up of major components:
Attribute/Component
Rating
Infrastructure Facilities
4.2
Campus Life
4.5
Placements
4.3
Faculty and Academics
4.1
Return on Investment
Industry Exposure
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1Q. Is SRM Institute of Science and Technology of Chennai is recognized/approved? If so, details please?
A. SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai has the following approvals/recognitions/rankings:
2Q. What are the Programmes offered by SRM IST, Chennai?
A. Following are the Programmes offered by SRM IST, Chennai:
Undergraduate/Postgraduate/Research in the following streams:
3Q. What are the Common Entrance Tests considered for admission to various programmes in SRM IST , Chennai?
A. Following Common Entrance Tests (CETs) are considered for admission to various programmes in SRM IST, Chennai:
JEE (Mains)/GATE/CAT/MAT/XAT/GMAT/NEET) depending on the Programme chosen by the candidate.
4Q. What is the status of SRM IST, Chennai?
A. SRM IST, Chennai is a Private, Co-education and Non-minority status.
5Q. Please provide the details of MOUs with International Institutes across the globe with SRM IST, Chennai.
A. Following are the details of the International MOUs of SRM IST, Chennai.
To provide maximum benefit to the students and faculty to have collaboration with Institutions abroad, SRM IST, Chennai has entered MOUs with 150+ Institutes across the globe.
SVKM`s NMIMS Deemed to be University
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Type: Deemed to be University
IBS Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Telangana
Type: Private
R V University
Bangalore, Karnataka
Type: Private University
Lovely Professional University (LPU)
Jalandhar, Punjab
Chandigarh University
Mohali, Punjab
DOMS - Nalsar University
Type: Public
Chandigarh University, Lucknow
Unnao, Uttar Pradesh
Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE)
KL University
Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
ICFAI University (IFHE)
GITAM University
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Hyderabad Business School, GITAM University
Medak, Telangana
MIT WORLD PEACE UNIVERSITY (MIT WPU)
Pune, Maharashtra
Maharishi Markandeshwar University
Ambala, Haryana
MIT Vishwaprayag University (MIT VPU)
Solapur, Maharashtra
Universal AI University
Raigad, Maharashtra
DIT University
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Mohan Babu University(MBU)
Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh
SRM University, Andhra Pradesh
MNR University
Medchal, Telangana
VIT-AP University
VIT University, Vellore
Vellore, Tamil Nadu
SRM University - SRMIST Chennai
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka
Woxsen University
Christ University
Reva University