1. Basic Overview

• Official name: SRM Institute of Science & Technology (SRM IST), formerly known as SRM University, a “Deemed‑to‑be University”.Founded in 1985, main campus at Kattankulathur near Chennai; multiple other campuses (Ramapuram, Vadapalani in Chennai; also further away). Campus size: ~250+ acres for the Kattankulathur campus.

2. Approvals & Accreditations

• Approved by UGC (University Grants Commission) and AICTE (for technical/engineering programmes).

• Accredited by NAAC with an A++ grade.

• Program‑level accreditations: NBA for various UG programmes (e.g. Biotechnology, Mechanical, Civil, EEE, ECE etc.)

• International accreditations: ABET (Engineering Accreditation Commission & Computing Accreditation Commission) for selected engineering / IT programmes. Also part of other ranking/accreditation bodies: IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology) for engineering; multiple QS Stars ratings etc.

3. Courses Offered & Syllabus Highlights

Courses

SRM IST offers a wide spectrum of academic programmes:

• Undergraduate (UG): B.Tech / BE in many engineering disciplines (Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, Mechanical, Civil, AI/Data Science etc.), BSc, BBA, Architecture (BArch), Law + Commerce, etc.

• Postgraduate (PG): M.Tech, MBA, MSc, MS, Medical & Health Sciences, etc.

• Doctoral (PhD): Available in many disciplines. Syllabus Structure & Highlights

While exact course‑by‑course syllabi vary by department, some consistent features:

• Engineering programmes follow semester system, with courses in basic sciences (Math, Physics, Chemistry) in initial semesters. Later semesters include core engineering courses, labs, electives, project work. SRM updates electives to align with current industry trends (AI/ML, data science, Cybersecurity etc.). (This pattern is typical in engineering colleges; information specific to SRM shows recent NBA / ABET accreditation for certain engineering branches which implies adherence to international syllabus/quality benchmarks.)

• MBA / Management courses include strategy, finance, operations, marketing, plus soft skills, internships etc.

4. Fee Structure

• The fees depend heavily on course, specialization, campus, and whether it’s engineering, management, medicine etc. Some sample estimates:

  • For flagship BTech programmes, total tuition over course (4 years) can be significant (running into ₹15‑25+ lakhs depending on branch and campus).

  • MBA / management programmes also have substantial fees, varying with specialization and campus. Note: There are scholarships / merit / merit‑cum‑means / socio‑economic scholarship schemes.

5. Placement Record & Top Recruiters

Placement Statistics

• SRM IST Placements 2024:
    Highest domestic package ≈ INR 52 LPA.
    Average package ≈ INR 7.19–7.50 LPA depending on programme
    Number of recruiters: ~ 980+ in 2024; in 2023 ~1,313 companies visited. 
    Number of job offers in 2024: ~ 5,500+ (for various courses).

• For management / MBA programs, the placements are also solid, though average package tends to be slightly lower than engineering.

Top Recruiters

Some of the companies that recruit regularly at SRM:

• Microsoft, Amazon, Google

• TCS, Infosys, IBM, Cognizant, Wipro etc.

• Other firms: Aditya Birla Group, Bosch, Bajaj Finserv, Axis Bank, Apollo Tyres etc.

6. Tie‑Ups, Collaborations & Research

• SRM has MoUs / collaborations with foreign universities and industry partners. For example, more than 60 collaborations are mentioned in some sources with international universities. As part of accreditation (ABET, NBA), SRM has had to maintain research output, labs, industry projects, etc. This means there are ongoing research programmes especially in engineering, sciences, etc. Also parts of international advisory boards for curriculum / academic benchmarking.

7. Syllabus / Curriculum Updates & Quality

• Several UG engineering programmes recently re‑accredited by NBA for periods (e.g. Biotech & Mechanical for 6 years; Civil, EEE, ECE for 3 years) which implies continuous syllabus improvement and compliance with internal quality standards.

• ABET accreditation for key programmes indicates that the curriculum meets international standards in outcome‑based education.

8. Key Highlights & Strengths

• SRM IST is among the top private deemed universities in India for engineering + management. Strong infrastructure: well‑equipped labs, library with significant volumes / e‑resources, multiple campuses, hostels, sports & recreation facilities. High visibility among recruiters, especially in the tech/IT/engineering sectors. Good highest salary packages in recent years.Scholarship / financial aid options to support students who perform well academically or need support.

9. Things to Check / Limitations

• While average placement package is decent, many students report that actual package depends heavily on branch (CSE / IT branches tend to get much better packages; other branches less).

• Fees + hostel + other expenses are significant; students should calculate total cost vs return (package, career path etc.).

• Recognition of some accreditations are period‑based; students should check validity period for their specific programme (e.g. ABET accreditations have Expiry dates).