Overview
| Institute Name | SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai |
| Also Known As | SRM IST Chennai |
| Institute Type | Private |
| Established | 1985 |
| Location | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai
SRM Institute of Science and Technology (formerly known as SRM University), SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu – 603203
OVERVIEW
Connectivity
Nearest Airport and Railway Station
Chennai International Airport
23 km
Potheri Railway Station
0.5 km
Chennai Central Railway Station
45 km
Ranking
RANKING
| Body | Category | Rank (Year) | |
| Latest | Previous | ||
| International Ranking | |||
 | Academic Ranking of World Universities | 701-800 (2025) | 701-800 (2024) |
 | QS World University Rankings | 1001-1200 (2026) | 1001-1200 (2025) |
| QS Asia University Rankings | 226 (2026) | 221 (2025) | |
| QS World University Rankings – Engineering & Technology | 280 (2025) | 368 (2024) | |
| QS World Subject Rankings – Chemical Engineering | 301-350 (2025) | — | |
| QS World Subject Rankings – Computer Science & IT | 351-400 (2025) | — | |
| QS World Subject Rankings – Electrical & Electronics Engineering | 301-350 (2025) | — | |
| QS World Subject Rankings – Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing | 301-350 (2025) | — | |
 | THE World University Rankings | 1001–1200 (2026) | 1001–1200 (2025) |
| THE Asia University Rankings | 401–500 (2025) | 401–500 (2024) | |
| THE World Subject Rankings – Engineering | 601–800 (2024) | 801–1000 (2023) | |
| National Ranking | |||
 | NIRF Overall Rankings | 22 (2025) | 21 (2024) |
| NIRF University Rankings | 11 (2025) | 12 (2024) | |
| NIRF Engineering Rankings | 14 (2025) | 13 (2024) | |
| NIRF Architecture Rankings | 18 (2025) | 11 (2024) | |
| NIRF Research Rankings | 25 (2025) | 24 (2024) | |
| NIRF Innovation Rankings | 11-50 (2025) | 11-50 (2024) | |
 | Outlook India’s Top Pvt. Engineering Colleges | 3 (2025) | 3 (2024) |
 | India Today Top Pvt. Engineering Colleges | 7 (2022) | — |
 | The Week Top Engineering Colleges India | 21 (2025) | 22 (2024) |
Admission
MODE OF ADMISSION
- One needs to take the SRM Joint Engineering Entrance Exam (SRMJEEE).
- One must obtain a minimum of 50% aggregate in PCM in Class 12.
- Admissions are done through SRMJEEE Counselling on the basis of rank in SRMJEEE.
courses
Seats
Cutoff
Fees
FEE STRUCTURE
INSTITUTE FEE
| Particulars | Amount |
| One Time Fees | ₹10,000 |
| Tuition Fee (per Annum) | ₹2,75,000 (Architecture course), ₹3,75,000 (Aerospace), ₹2,63,500 (Automotive), ₹4,50,000 (CSE, CS-AI&ML), ₹4,00,000 (AI, CS-BigData, CS-Cloud Comp, CS-CyberSec, CS-IT, CS-SE, CS-DS), ₹3,50,000 (All other CSE specializations), ₹2,50,000 (All Other courses) |
HOSTEL FEE
| Particulars | Amount |
| Hostel Fees (per Year) Varies as per Single/shared, AC/Non-AC, Common/Attached Washrooms | ₹34,500 – ₹1,70,000 (Boys), ₹44,500 – ₹1,80,000 (Girls) |
| Mess Fees (per Year) | ₹58,000 |
Scholarships
| Performance | Scholarship |
| SRMJEEE Rank holders of 1 to 100 | 100% waiver of Tuition fee, Hostel Fee/Transport Fee |
| SRMJEEE Rank holders of 101 to 500 | 100% Tuition fee waiver |
| Children of Defence Personnel | 25% Tuition fee waiver |
| Note: For detailed infromation about all the Scholarship schemes, please refer to SRMIST Scholarships. | |
Placements
