SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST)
SRMIST is a top-tier private deemed university in Tamil Nadu, offering multidisciplinary programs in engineering, medicine, management, and more, with a strong emphasis on research and global partnerships.
About SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST)
SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), founded in 1985 and operating as a deemed university since 2002, is a private institution spread over a 250-acre campus in Kattankulathur near Chennai. With over 52,000 students and 3,200 faculty, SRMIST offers a variety of programs in engineering, management, health sciences, law, architecture, pharmacy, and agriculture across multiple campuses. It holds prestigious accreditations including NAAC A++, NBA, ABET, and UGC, and is ranked 12th among Indian universities and 13th in engineering by NIRF 2024. Known for excellent infrastructure, research projects, and global linkages, SRMIST reports robust placements with ~95% placement rate, ?52?LPA highest offers, and ?7–13?LPA average packages.
Facilities
Campus
250-acre green campus near GST Road, multiple modern academic blocks
Hostels
Gender-segregated accommodations, meal halls, and bus shuttle service
Laboratories
Physical + digital resources with academic databases and journals
Labs
Advanced labs across engineering, medicine, law, agriculture, etc.
Sports & Health
Indoor/outdoor courts, gym, medical centre, NSS and anti-ragging cell
Connectivity
Campus-wide Wi?Fi and broadband access
Placement Information
Average Package: ₹7.90
Highest Package: ₹1.10
Placement Rate: 95.00%
| Over 700–718 companies, including Microsoft, Amazon, Deloitte, Google, TCS, Wipro, Sony etc. |
University Rankings
- NIRF (University): Ranked 12 in 2024 – Top private University in India
- NIRF (Engineering): Ranked 13 in 2024 – Among top engineering institutes
- QS Asia: Ranked 221 in 2025 – Among top universities in Asia
- NAAC accreditation: Ranked A++ (CGPA 3.55–3.66) in 2023 – Highest academic grade
- India Today (Engg): Ranked 29th in 2020 – Top rated engineering college
FAQs
A: No – it is a private, deemed university.
A: SRMJEEE for UG; SRMJEEE PG & national exams for PG programs
A: Yes—MOUs with 90+ international universities, research collaborations, faculty/student exchange
A: Yes, with separate hostels and comprehensive amenities.