Address: SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur, 603203 Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, India
Engineering, Computer Science, Health Sciences
SRM Institute of Science and Technology started in 1985 as SRM Engineering College at Kattankulathur, near Chennai in Tamil Nadu. It received deemed-university status in 2002.
The main campus is at Kattankulathur, with other campuses in Chennai at Ramapuram and Vadapalani, in Tiruchirappalli, and in the Delhi-NCR area at Modinagar. Its faculties cover engineering and technology, management, medicine and health sciences, science and humanities, and law.
It is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council. Applicants should consult the official site for current course lists and fees.
Domains taught:
AI and Machine Learning, Bioengineering, Data Analytics, Engineering, Life Sciences, Nanotechnologies, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
Bachelor, Doctor, Master, MBA
Status:
Private
Partnerships:
One of the largest private universities in India. Strong focus on engineering, technology, and health sciences. Multiple campuses and a large student intake. Known for its own entrance exam (SRMJEEE).
Research:
Research in areas like engineering, nanotechnology, biotechnology, materials science, and medical research. Growing international collaborations.
Famous Alumnis:
N/A
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
5000
Current students***:
50000
Foreign students***:
5%
Cumulative former students***:
N/A
Pros
Wide range of engineering and technology programs, large infrastructure, focus on research and internationalization.
Cons
Very large student population, high tuition fees, quality can vary across the large intake and multiple campuses.
Best For
Students seeking a private university education with a wide array of engineering, technology, or health science specializations, at a large, multi-campus institution.
Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani in Rajasthan is a private institute for engineering, computer science and pharmacy.
The public Anna University in Chennai is a nearby engineering and technology university.
Most Similar Schools Abroad
South Korea's private Hanyang University teaches engineering with a mechanical engineering focus.
Another Korean private university, Sungkyunkwan University, is strong in engineering and AI.
Japan's private Waseda University has engineering at its heart.
Also in Japan, Keio University is private with science and technology.
Sweden's Chalmers University of Technology is a private technical university with nanotechnology and materials science.
*our own picks (our criteria: a mix between domains, diploma delivered, reputation and size), but obviously too many criteria for an apple-to-apple ranking.
FAQ
When did SRMIST start?
It began in 1985 as SRM Engineering College. Deemed-university status followed in 2002.
Where is the main campus?
The main campus is at Kattankulathur, near Chennai in Tamil Nadu. Other campuses are in Ramapuram, Vadapalani, Tiruchirappalli and Modinagar.
What kind of university is SRMIST?
It is a deemed university, a status it received in 2002. Fee details are published on the official site.
What subjects are offered?
Faculties include engineering and technology, management, medicine and health sciences, science and humanities, and law. Each faculty lists its courses online.
Is it accredited?
Yes, the National Assessment and Accreditation Council has accredited it. Its official pages give the current grade.
How can I apply?
Admission details are published on the official site.
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Biomedical Sensors, Engineering, Innovation, Sustainable Development
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
known locally
known locally and internationally
is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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