SRM Institute of Science and Technology has officially started the B.Tech admission and counselling process for the 2026 academic session through the SRM Joint Engineering Entrance Examination (SRMJEEE) 2026.

The university is conducting admissions for its major campuses including:

• Kattankulathur (KTR)
• Ramapuram
• Vadapalani
• NCR Campus
• SRM University AP
• SRM University Haryana
• SRM University Sikkim

Every year, lakhs of engineering aspirants participate in the SRMJEEE counselling process for admission into popular branches such as:

• Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
• Data Science
• Cyber Security
• Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Biotechnology

SRMJEEE 2026 Conducted in Three Phases

SRMIST is conducting SRMJEEE 2026 in three phases through Remote Proctored Online Mode.

SRMJEEE 2026 Exam Dates

The Phase 1 result was declared on May 5, 2026, and counselling for qualified candidates started from May 7, 2026.

SRM Counselling 2026 Important Dates

Phase 1 Counselling Schedule

Further counselling rounds for Phase 2 and Phase 3 candidates are expected during June and July 2026.

Complete SRM B.Tech Admission Process

Step 1: Online Application

Candidates must complete the online SRMJEEE application form for the desired phase before the deadline.

Step 2: Entrance Examination

Candidates appear for the SRMJEEE entrance exam conducted in online remote-proctored mode.

The exam is held from home using:

• Laptop/Desktop
• Webcam
• Stable internet connection

Step 3: Result and Rank Card

After the examination:

• Scorecards are released online
• Candidates receive All India Rank
• Eligible students become qualified for counselling

Step 4: Choice Filling

Qualified candidates must:

• Log into the counselling portal
• Fill preferred campuses and branches
• Lock choices before the deadline

Seat allotment is done based on:

• SRMJEEE rank
• Branch preference
• Campus preference
• Seat availability

Step 5: Program Allocation and Fee Payment

After seat allotment:

• Candidates must pay the prescribed tuition fee
• Admission confirmation happens only after successful payment

Failure to pay fees before the deadline may result in cancellation of allotted seats.

Popular SRM Campuses for B.Tech

Kattankulathur (KTR) Campus

The KTR campus remains the most preferred SRM campus due to:

• Higher placement opportunities
• Large student intake
• Strong coding culture
• Better industry exposure

Ramapuram Campus

Known for:

• CSE and AI-related branches
• Chennai city advantage
• Growing placement opportunities

NCR Campus

Preferred by North Indian students because of:

• Delhi-NCR location
• Lower competition compared to KTR

Most Competitive Branches in SRM Counselling

Based on student trends and counselling discussions, the highest demand branches include:

• CSE Core
• CSE with AI & ML
• CSE with Data Science
• Cyber Security
• Electronics and Computer Engineering

Student discussions indicate that branch preference order plays a very important role during counselling and many students prioritize:

1. Campus over branch
2. Branch over campus

depending on career goals.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates seeking admission into B.Tech programmes must:

• Pass Class 12 or equivalent examination
• Study Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
• Meet minimum aggregate eligibility criteria prescribed by SRMIST

Indian, NRI and OCI candidates are eligible to apply for SRMJEEE 2026.

Scholarship Opportunities

SRMIST has also announced scholarship opportunities for high-performing candidates.

Top rankers may receive:

• Founder’s Scholarship
• Tuition fee waiver
• Hostel fee waiver
• Merit-based fee concessions

Scholarships may range from partial tuition waivers to complete fee exemption for eligible students.

Important Documents Required for Counselling

Candidates should keep the following documents ready:

• SRMJEEE Rank Card
• Admit Card
• Class 10 marksheet
• Class 12 marksheet
• Passport-size photographs
• Identity proof
• Category certificate (if applicable)

Original documents may be required during physical verification after admission confirmation.

Important Instructions for Students

• Complete choice filling carefully
• Fill maximum possible branch preferences
• Keep login credentials secure
• Pay fees before deadlines
• Track counselling updates regularly
• Avoid unofficial admission claims or middlemen

Rising Competition for CSE and AI Branches

With increasing demand for technology-related careers, SRM’s Computer Science and AI branches continue to witness heavy competition every year.

Students are advised to:

• Prepare branch priority carefully
• Compare campuses before locking choices
• Monitor counselling rounds closely
• Participate in later rounds for upgrades if needed

SRMIST continues to remain one of the most sought-after private engineering universities in India for students targeting careers in software engineering, AI, cybersecurity and emerging technologies.