Q. Is SRM a private university?

A. SRM Institute of Science and Technology is a private deemed university located in Kattankulathur, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India, near Chennai.

Q. Is SRM IST the same as SRM University?

A. Yes, SRM IST was formerly known as SRM University. It became SRM University in 2006 following permission by the UGC for 'Deemed-to-be Universities' to be called 'Universities'. In 2017 it again got renamed as SRM Institute of Science and Technology following UGC’s request to drop ‘University’ from the name.

Q. Does SRM accept JEE Main score?

A. Yes, as mentioned on its official website - any candidate qualified in JEE Main will be admitted directly even if he/she doesn't take SRMJEEE.

Q. What is SRMJEEE?

A. SRM Joint Engineering Entrance Examination or SRMJEEE is a UG level entrance exam conducted by SRMIST once a year for admission to its BTech programmes. This exam acts as a common entrance for all SRM Group institutes and universities.

Q. Can a student get direct admission in SRM?

A. Yes, students can get direct admission in SRM IST under management quota.

Q. Does this deemed university offer hostel facilities?

A. Yes, SRM IST offers hostel facilities with both girls and boys.

Q. What are the recreational facilities available in the hostel?

A. There are separate gymnasiums for boys and girls hostel. In addition to this, sports equipment such as cricket bats, shuttlecocks, throw balls, volleyballs and indoor games are available in each block. Movies are arranged periodically at the common area of the hostels (or) open auditorium. Student activity centre and incubation centre are also there for the overall development of the students.

Q. When will the application forms for SRMJEEE be issued?

A. The forms are out in the month of October for the next academic year’s admission. Candidates can apply online with e-payment or DD payment.

Q. Who is the owner of SRM IST?

A. TR Pachamuthu is the founder-chairman of the multi-crore SRM group. With humble beginnings in a Tamil Nadu village, life seemed to have come full circle for the founder of this multi-crore SRM conglomerate – a group with interests in businesses as diverse as education, transport, media, energy and technology.

Q. How many campuses are there for SRM IST?

• SRM IST Vadapalani Campus
• SRM IST Ramapuram Campus
• SRM IST Delhi NCR Campus

Q. Is there any dress code at SRM IST?

A. Yes, there is a dress code which depends from one department to another.