SRM University — officially part of the SRM Group of Institutions — is one of India’s largest and most well‑known private higher education brands, with multiple campuses across the country offering a wide range of academic programmes at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels in engineering, management, medicine, science, humanities, law, and related fields.
🎓 Overview
SRM University is commonly associated with SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) — the flagship institution founded in 1985 by Dr. T. R. Paarivendhar — and its several campuses across India.
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Full Name: SRM Institute of Science and Technology (formerly SRM University)
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Founded: 1985 (began as an engineering college)
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Type: Private deemed‑to‑be‑university (UGC‑recognised)
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Accreditations & Rankings: NAAC A++ grade; NIRF ranked among top universities in India; QS World University Rankings international recognition around 1001–1200.
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Campuses:
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Kattankulathur (Chengalpattu) – Tamil Nadu (main campus)
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Ramapuram & Vadapalani campuses – Chennai, TN
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Tiruchirappalli – Tamil Nadu
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Modi Nagar – Uttar Pradesh (near Delhi‑NCR)
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Sonipat – Haryana (SRM University, Haryana)
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Additional institutions/parallels such as in Sikkim, Gangtok and SRM University‑AP (Andhra Pradesh) also operate as part of the wider SRM ecosystem.
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📘 Academic Programs
SRM University offers a wide spectrum of disciplines, typically including:
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Engineering & Technology: B.Tech, M.Tech, Ph.D.
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Management: BBA, MBA, executive programmes
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Medicine & Health Sciences: MBBS/medical allied (at specific campuses)
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Science & Humanities: B.Sc, M.Sc, etc.
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Law & Social Sciences
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Agricultural Sciences (at some campuses)
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Doctoral Research & Interdisciplinary Fields
Admission to engineering, management, and related programmes is often through SRM Joint Entrance Examination (SRMJEE) or equivalent national/state tests, with scholarships (including tuition‑fee waivers) tied to performance in these exams.
💼 Placements & Industry Links
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Placement outreach: Strong corporate network with large numbers of job offers across major recruiters (IT, finance, consulting, and engineering sectors).
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Notable placement data (SRMIST national): In one recent academic year, SRMIST students received 14,030 job offers, with the highest package around ₹65 LPA and many students receiving packages over ₹20 LPA.
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Placement records vary by campus and discipline: flagship campuses like Kattankulathur are known for stronger placement stats, especially in computer science and allied fields, while newer or smaller campuses may have differing placement profiles.
🏫 Campus Life & Facilities
SRM’s campuses are generally large with extensive facilities:
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Large green campuses with libraries, labs, hostels, auditoriums
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Sports and cultural spaces
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Innovation, incubation, and research centers
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Clubs, societies, and student‑led activities
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International exchange and research collaborations
🏆 Highlights & Reputation
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Multi‑campus presence across South and North India.
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NAAC A++ accreditation reflects high institutional quality.
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Ranked nationally for academic and research performance.
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International ties and opportunities for global learning experiences.
💡 Quick Summary
SRM University refers to the academic institutions under the SRM Group — especially SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) — known for large student bodies, diverse programs, strong industry links, and active research and innovation initiatives. It is one of India’s most prominent private higher education brands with campuses in Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, and beyond.

