SRM Institute of Science and Technology
Chennai, Karnataka
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
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1985 |
| Deemed Status | 2002 |
| Previous Name | SRM University (2006–2017) |
| Current Name | SRM Institute of Science and Technology (since 2017) |
| Type | Private Deemed-to-be University |
| Campuses | Chennai (Kattankulathur, Ramapuram, Vadapalani), Ghaziabad, Tiruchirappalli |
| Sister Universities | SRM Andhra Pradesh, SRM Haryana, SRM Sikkim |
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
| Agency | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| QS World University Rankings | 2023 | 1201–1400 |
| QS Asia Rankings | 2023 | 301–350 |
| QS Asia Rankings | 2024 | 271–280 |
National Rankings (India)
| Category | NIRF 2022 | NIRF 2023 | NIRF 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 32 | 21 |
| Universities | 19 | 18 | 12 |
| Engineering | 24 | 27 | 13 |
| Pharmacy | 12 | 15 | 11 |
| Research | – | – | 24 |
Also ranked 29th among engineering colleges by India Today in 2020.
Notable Alumni
| Name | Profession |
|---|---|
| Sriram Krishnan | Senior Policy Advisor, AI – White House |
| Nivetha Thomas | Actress |
| Murali Vijay | Cricketer |
| Vishnu Vishal | Actor |
| Iswarya Menon | Film Actress |
| Neeraj Madhav | Actor |
| Varun Chakravarthy | Cricketer |
| Abhay Jodhpurkar | Playback Singer |
| Shebin Benson | Actor |
| Vishnu Prasanna V. | Chess Grandmaster, Coach of Gukesh D |
| Karthik Venkataraman | Chess Grandmaster |
| Shrutika | Actress |
| Manimegalai | TV Host |
