SRM Institute of Science and Technology is a private deemed university located in Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, India, near Chennai. It was founded in 1985 as SRM Engineering College in Kattankulathur. SRM Institute of Science and Technology includes seven campuses, three in Tamil Nadu — Kattankulathur, Ramapuram and Vadapalani, one in NCR Delhi, all of which come under ‘SRM IST, Chennai’. The other 3 campuses include one in Sikkim, one in Sonipat and one in Amaravati. There are about 50,000 students studying in SRM.
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.
SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRM IST), Chennai – Key highlights
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Details
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Website
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www.srmist.edu.in
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Type of University/Institute
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Private, Deemed to be University, Co-education/Non-minority
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Accreditation/Recognitions/ Rankings.
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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
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Programmes Offered
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PG/UG/Research in Engineering/Management/Medical/Medicine/Law/Teaching/Architecture/Science/Arts/Commerce/Computer Applications/Pharmacy/Hotel Management.
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Admission Criteria
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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
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Mode of application
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On line
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Placement
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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
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Top Recruiters
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Accenture, Virtusa, Patanjali, Kellogg’s, Vedanta, Philips, Pfizer
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SRM IST, Chennai – Popular Programmes
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.
SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai – Infrastructure Facilities
- A Library with abundant e-Journals, electronic Periodicals, and books for all courses.
- All classrooms are well-ventilated with all infrastructural facilities.
- In-campus Hostels for Boys and Girls separately
- A sports complex with all facilities
- Laboratories for all faculties
- Medical and Hospital facility
SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai – Reviews
Overall rating: 4.4 out of 5.0 with the following break-up of major components:
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Rating
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Infrastructure Facilities
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4.2
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Campus Life
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4.5
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Placements
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4.3
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Faculty and Academics
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4.1
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Return on Investment
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4.2
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Industry Exposure
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4.2
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Vidyavision does not endorse the views/points of view of the students who participated in the above Reviews as they are their personal observations/opinions
SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai – FAQs and Answers
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:
- Accredited by NAAC with A++ Grade
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology
- Recognized by Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
- Recognized by Accreditation Commission of ABET
- Recognized by 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
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:
- Engineering
- Architecture
- Management
- Medicine (MBBS/BDS)/ (M.D/M.S.)
- Medical (BPT/BASLP)/ (MPT/MPH)
- Sciences
- Arts
- Commerce
- Computer Applications
- Pharmacy
- Hotel Management
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- Doctor of Medicine (D.M)
- Teaching
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.