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SRM University Kattankulathur Chennai

Approved By UGC

3.9
(3338)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu

About SRM University, Kattankulathur (Chennai)

SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRM IST), Kattankulathur is a deemed-to-be university established in 1985 as SRM Engineering College and later granted university status in 2006. It is part of the SRM Group of Institutions and is known for offering a wide range of academic programs across multiple disciplines.

The Kattankulathur campus, located near Chennai, is the main campus of SRM IST. The institution has multiple campuses, including Ramapuram and Vadapalani in Chennai, and a campus in Delhi-NCR (Ghaziabad). It has a diverse student community with students from different parts of India and abroad.

SRM IST offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in fields such as Engineering, Management, Science, Humanities, Medicine, Law, and Agricultural Sciences. Admissions to various programs are conducted through entrance examinations or based on merit, followed by a counseling process as applicable.

The university focuses on academic learning, research, and industry exposure through projects, internships, and collaborations. It has also received accreditation and recognition from bodies such as UGC and NAAC.

Short Name	SRM IST
Established	1985
Status	Deemed to be University
Courses Offered	Undergraduate, Postgraduate & Doctoral Programs
NAAC Accreditation	A++
NIRF Ranking	Ranked among recognized institutions in India (varies by category and year)
Approvals	UGC, AICTE (for relevant programs), and other regulatory bodies
Location	Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu

SRM IST has a large academic community with experienced faculty members and a range of facilities that support student learning and development. The university also provides opportunities for international exposure through collaborations and exchange programs.

Students can explore scholarship options, financial assistance, and education loan support as per institutional policies during the admission process.

The SRM University Kattankulathur Chennai Advantage

Well-established campus with modern IT infrastructure supporting academic and administrative systems.
Select programs are accredited by international bodies such as ABET, enhancing global recognition.
Accredited with NAAC A++ Grade, reflecting institutional quality standards.
Active placement ecosystem with participation from multiple recruiters across industries.
Recognized in national rankings such as NIRF across different categories (rankings may vary by year).
International exposure through collaborations and MoUs with global universities.
Opportunities for internships, industry projects, and skill-based training programs.
Scholarship options available for eligible and meritorious students as per university norms.
Focus on academic learning combined with research and practical application.
Diverse student community including international students.
Experienced faculty and structured academic environment supporting student development.
Facilities for financial assistance and education loan guidance during admission process.

UG Courses

SRM University Kattankulathur Chennai UG Courses

B.Tech. - Civil Engineering
B.Tech. - Biomedical Engineering
B.Tech. - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
B.Tech. - Electronics & Communication Engineering
B.Tech. - Mechanical Engineering
B.Tech. - Chemical Engineering
B.Tech. - Biotechnology
B.Tech. - Genetic Engineering
B.Tech. - Food Process Engineering
BA - English (Hons.)
B.A. - Economics (Hons.)
B.A. - Political Science (Hons.)
B.A. - Psychology (Hons.)
BCA
B.Sc. - Chemistry(Hons.)
B.Sc. - Computer Science (Hons.)
B.Sc. - Physics (Hons.)
B.Sc. - Mathematics (Hons.)
BBA
BBA with specialization in Business Analytics
B.Com. (Hons.)
B.Sc. - Hospitality and Hotel Administration
B.Sc. - Hotel Management and Catering Technology
B.Pharm
B.Optom
B.Des
LLB
BPT
B.Arch

PG Courses

SRM University Kattankulathur Chennai PG Courses

MBA - Hospital Management
MBA - General
MBA - Waste Management
MBBS
M. TECH (Construction Engineering And Management|Computer Science And Engineering|Food Safety and Quality Management|Food & Nutrition|Chemical Engineering|Structural Engineering|Biotechnology|Robotics Engineering|Information Security And Cyber Forensics|Mechatronics|Genetic Engineering|Geotechnical Engineering|Biomedical Engineering|Embedded System Technologies|Big Data Analytics|Automotive Hybrid Systems Engineering|Nanotechnology|Environmental Engineering|Electronics And Control Engineering|Internet of Things|Computer Aided Design|Remote Sensing And Geographic Information System|Vlsi Design|Power System Engineering|Micro Electronics|Computer Integrated Manufacturing|Power Electronics And Drives|Telecommunication Engineering|Cloud Computing|Wireless and Mobile Communication|Electrical Vehicle Engineering)
M.Sc (Medical Microbiology|Biotechnology|Chemistry|Information Technology|Medical Biochemistry|Mathematics|Medical Physiology|Visual Communication|Medical Anatomy|Biostatistics And Epidemiology|Physics|Medical Surgical Nursing|Community Health Nursing|Obstetrics & Gynecology Nursing|Audiology|Psychiatric Nursing|Speech Language Pathology|Clinical Psychology|Yoga|Health Sciences|Pediatric Nursing)
MPT
M.Pharm
M.COM
MPH
MA

SRM University Kattankulathur Chennai Hostel Fees

Hostel Fee for Males - Rs 29,500 - Rs 1,54,000

Hostel Fee for Females - Rs 44,500 - Rs 1,54,000

SRM University hostel has 14 blocks for boys and 7 blocks for girls. Number of beds in male hostels are 7500 and number of beds in female hostels are 4000. It is the in campus hostel with shared rooms.

SRM University Kattankulathur Chennai Placement

Talking about the placements of the SRM University Kattankulathur, the students must get assured that they are going to bag some excellent jobs post their college life. The college has an excellent rate of placing more than 80% of their students every year with amazing packages and giving them exciting job roles in the top MNCs of the company.

The college claims that more than 600 companies visit the campus for recruitment every year. This number is quite enough to recruit as many students as possible. With the placements, the college focuses on not only the career-oriented growth but also in offering versatility. This has led to the constant growth in the placement records for them. Talking about their 2017 stats, 469 companies offered 5684 jobs.

All of these happen because the placement cell of the company is active in the peronsality development of the students. They train their students to get industry ready. They have activities like soft skill training, communication skills, career guidance programmes, professional skills, and employability skills training. These help the students to understand the industry perspective quite well.

They have set a record in 2020 batch when 4751 students were offered the roles in just the first day. And all the recuiters were the top MNCs of the world. The highest package offered was 41.6 LPA by Microsoft. This is a milestone.

Recuiters Of SRM IST

Some of the top recuiters of SRM IST are Deloitte, Capgemini, Siemens, Amdocs, Google, Microsoft, Aruba Networks, Optum, GE Digital & Power Conversion, Udaan.com, Neilson, Amazon, Barclays, Amadeus, ZS Associates, VM Ware, ABB, RBS, Daimler, Berger Paints, Hashedin, Temenos, TCS,Honda, MIQ, Paypal, IFB, KPMG, L&T Construction, CTS, Infosys, Wipro.

Most of these giants have made offers of over 10 LPA and the rest of them have made offers above 5 LPA.

SRM University Kattankulathur Chennai Scholarships

SRM IST Kattankulathur gives the students various scholarships based on need and merit. The particulars are as follows:

The University offers 50% waiver of fees to students who score more than 95 % marks in the CBSE exams or their respective state board exams
Founder's Scholarship to toppers of JEE Main, SRMJEEE and other state/national-level entrance exams
Under need-based scholarships, students receive a full waiver of hostels, fees, books and mess along with a monthly Rs 1,000 stipend.

SRM University Kattankulathur Chennai Eligibility Criteria

Course	Eligibility Criteria
B.Tech	Candidates must have passed 12th or equivalent examination, recognized Board. he/she is required to score at least 50% aggregate in PCM/PCB in the qualifying examination. He/she must have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics / Biology as core subjects in 12th Standard.
M.Tech	Candidates must have passed Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Technology or an equivalent degree in an appropriate area or M.Sc and must have obtained 50% marks in aggregate.
LL.B. (Hons.)	Candidates must have passed graduation or an equivalent examination in any discipline from a UGC recognized University with 50% marks in aggregate.
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)	Candidates must have passed 10 + 2 or an equivalent examination in Science (PCM or PCB) from UGC recognized University with 50% marks in aggregate.
BA	Candidates must have passed 12th Standard or an equivalent examination from a recognized Board. Candidate must have obtained 50% marks in aggregate
Master of Science (M.Sc.)	Candidates must have passed graduation or an equivalent examination in relevant subject from UGC recognized University with 50% marks.
MA - English	Candidates must have passed graduation or an equivalent examination from UGC recognized University with 50% marks
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)	Candidates must have passed graduation or an equivalent examination in any discipline from a UGC recognized University with 50% marks in aggregate

SRM University Kattankulathur Chennai Campus Life

SRM Institute of Science and Technology was formerly called as the SRM University. The campus of SRM IST has a fantastic view and is known for its world class infrastructure. It has libraries, digital classrooms, auditoriums, sports facilties, and all the top amenities that could help the students grow. The college understands the need of an effective campus in a student's life and hence they have left no leaf unturned to make their campus, one of the best in the state.

The SRM IST campus also houses the SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Center and SRM Hostel. The college aims to maintain a diverse community of students and promotes extra curricular activities to keep the students entertained. From entertainment to extra-curricular or even religious pursuits, there's never a dull moment on campus.

The college also has a student affairs department that is actively engaged in managing the extracurricular programs, forums, clubs, community service, and entrepreneurship cell. The campus reflects the cosmopolitan aspect. They also have enough clubs like Robotics Club to entertain the students.

The highlights of Kattankulathur Campus are as follows:

42 blocks, spread over 250 acres
The 3-star SRM Hotel with swimming pool, banquet halls
A Central Library with vast resources
Air-conditioned auditorium that can accommodate over 4,000 people
Modern Lecture Halls & "Smart Classrooms"
Wireless-enabled lab and campus
Language Lab - specializing in English, German, Japanese, French & Chinese
Around 40 Buses - AC & non-AC - that ply regularly between the college and the city
15 Canteens - from fast-food to full-fledged cafeterias, spread throughout the campus
Retail outlets - Higginbothams book store, Airtel phone booths, Reynolds teller machines, Super Markets, Reliance Webworld with Java Cafe - all within the campus
Prayer halls for all major religions.
4000 square meter mini indoor stadium with 2 badminton courts and provision for playing table tennis
An A/C Hall for practicing chess of 150 square meter
The facilities offered by the college in a nutshell are boys hostel, girls hostel, gym, library, sports, cafeteria, auditorium, medical rooms, wifi, transport, IT infrastructure, laborotories, convinience store, alumni associates, guest rooms, and banks facilities.