SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST)

Overview

SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), formerly known as SRM University, is a prestigious private deemed-to-be university located in Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu (near Chennai), Tamil Nadu, India. Established in 1985 as SRM Engineering College, it achieved deemed university status in 2002 under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956.

Key Facts

Campuses

1. Kattankulathur Campus (Main Campus)

• Located 35 km from Chennai on a 250-acre site along the GST Road (NH-32).

• Houses multiple colleges and schools:

  • College of Engineering and Technology

  • College of Medicine and Health Sciences

  • College of Science and Humanities

  • School of Management

  • School of Architecture

  • School of Law

• One of the few institutions in India offering a degree in Telecom Studies.

2. Ramapuram Campus

• Located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

• Offers UG, PG, and doctoral programs in Engineering, Management, Science, and Humanities.

• Known for:

  • State-of-the-art labs and libraries

  • Research-oriented faculty

  • Emphasis on innovation and industry collaboration

  • Regular workshops, conferences, and student events

3. Vadapalani Campus

• Situated in Vadapalani, Chennai.

• Hosts:

  • Faculty of Engineering and Technology

  • Faculty of Management

  • Faculty of Science and Humanities

  • SRM Institute for Medical Sciences

4. Tiruchirappalli Campus (Trichy)

• Spread across 250 acres on the Trichy–Chennai highway.

• Includes faculties of:

  • Engineering and Technology

  • Science and Humanities

  • Allied Medical Science

  • Management

Academic Rankings

International Rankings

National Rankings (India)

Also ranked 29th among engineering colleges by India Today in 2020.

Notable Alumni