SRM University Chennai
About
OfficialLearn. Leap. Lead. — India's top-ranked multidisciplinary university with 60,000+ students across 8 campuses.
- Established 1985 as SRM Engineering College; deemed university status in 2002
- NIRF 2024: Ranked #12 (University), #13 (Engineering), #18 (Medical), #21 (Overall)
- 60,000+ full-time students; 4,460+ faculty across 8 campuses in 6 cities
- 920+ patents; 47,000+ publications; 33,000+ Scopus-indexed papers
- 2023-24 placements: 5,546+ offers, 52 LPA highest CTC, 7.19 LPA average
- NAAC A++ Grade; accredited by AICTE, ICAR, NBA, QS, THE, ARIIA
Academics
SRM offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across six faculties: Engineering & Technology, Management, Medicine & Health Sciences, Science & Humanities, Law, and Agricultural Sciences. The university provides diverse pathways including distance education and online programs. Notable programs span engineering, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, management (MBA/PGDM), law, and agriculture, with flexible curriculum and international collaborations.
Campus & Infrastructure
The institution operates a sprawling green campus with world-class facilities including dedicated sports complexes (tennis, basketball, badminton, volleyball), multiple hostel options (girls, boys, international), dining facilities, libraries, and research laboratories. The main Kattankulathur campus near Chennai is complemented by facilities in Ramapuram, Vadapalani, Tiruchirappalli, Delhi-NCR, and Chengalputtu. Campus features include NCC, NSS, student clubs, art & culture centers, and safety/security infrastructure.
Research & Innovation
SRM maintains a robust research ecosystem with 920+ patents, 47,000+ publications, and 250+ crores in external funded projects (544+ projects). The university ranks in the top 2% of scientists globally and is ranked 2nd among private universities in the Nature Index. Central research facilities include IIISM, REACH, NRC, CACR, Medical Research Center, and specialized labs for nanotechnology, earthquake research, and high-performance computing.
International Engagement
SRM hosts 10,000+ international students from multiple nationalities and maintains 200+ international MoUs. The university offers semester abroad programs, faculty and student exchange (200+ students annually to 35+ foreign universities including MIT, Carnegie Mellon, UC Davis), and an International Advisory Board with distinguished global academicians. Global immersion and twinning/transfer pathways are available.
Placements & Outcomes
In 2023-24, SRM achieved 5,546+ job offers with 980+ companies visiting campus. The highest CTC reached 52 LPA with an average of 7.19 LPA. Over 2,000 dream offers were extended. The Career Centre provides comprehensive placement support, skill development, and industry connections across diverse sectors.
Admissions
SRM conducts admissions through SRMJEEE (UG and PG) for Indian students and separate pathways for international applicants. The university offers scholarships annually and welcomes applications for 2026-27 across engineering, health sciences, management, law, and science programs. Admissions are managed by the Directorate of Admissions with support for both domestic and international candidates.