Why should you choose SRM-Valliammai Engineering College to pursue MBA

MBA is one of the most coveted courses among students planning to enhance their management skills and climb up the corporate ladder. To make this a winning streak for aspirants, experts at SRM Valliammai Engineering College, Kanchipuram leave no stone unturned. In a conversation with Shiksha.com, these experts explain what all initiatives they are taking to make their MBA programme the best bet for aspirants.  

Here is the edited excerpt of the conversation:

Q: What is the eligibility criteria and selection process for admission in MBA Program at SRM Valliammai Engineering College?

A: To be eligible for admission in MBA programme at SRM Valliammai Engineering College, the applicant must have a minimum aggregate of 50 per cent in graduation from a recognised university in any discipline

The applicants then need to undergo TamilNadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) exam. On the basis of the ranks scored in the qualifying exam and the counselling sessions, the admissions will be offered to the students. The admissions will be offered on a first come first serve basis.

Q: What are the various specialisations offered to students?

A: We offer the benefits of dual specialisations to students The university offers a plethora of specialisations to students to choose from. This includes:

• Finance & Marketing
• Finance and Operation
• Finance & HR
• HR & Marketing
• HR & Operations
• Marketing & Operations
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Real Estate & Infrastructure

All these specialisation have been designed as per the industry trends and needs and in coordination with industry professionals

Q: What is the total cost of two-year MBA program? Do you also offer scholarships to students?

A: The cost of the two-year MBA programme is Rs 1 lakh per annum. Students willing to opt for accommodation facilities on campus have to pay an additional fee of Rs 1.02 lakh per annum. And for students willing to opt for university transportation need to pay an additional fee of Rs 50,000 per annum. We offer only air-conditioned buses.

We, at SRM Valliammai Engineering College, understand the zeal of students to learn and do not want the financial issues to become a hindrance in students’ career. Hence, we offer multiple scholarships to students, such as:

• BC or MBC Scholarship for students with annual family income less than Rs 2 lakh
• SC/ST Scholarship for students with annual family income less than Rs 2.5 lakh
• BCM Scholarship
• Minority Muslims and Christians Scholarship
• Farmers Scholarship
• Only girl child Scholarship through AICTE
• Sports scholarship
• Highest CGPA Cash award in Every Semester

Q: Can you share some insights on placements?

A: SRM Valliammai Engineering College is known for its track record of 90 per cent placements ever year. There a few students who choose to start their own business also. With all big giants in the industry, we have been able to channelise our students' career in a bright direction. The recruiters include:

We have witnessed the highest package of Rs 6 lakh per annum and average package of Rs 3.5 lakh per annum offered to students of all specialisation

Q: Why should a student choose MBA from SRM Valliammai Engineering College over other institutes or universities across the country?
A: We are known for our quality education. Not just the curriculum, but we focus on the overall development of our students. Getting them the first job is no big task but preparing them for the rest of life and career is a challenge. Apart from this, we offer various reasons to choose us, such as:

• We have a faculty team with rich expertise in academics and with Industry exposure
• Our infrastructure offers state-of-the-art classrooms, laboratory facilities and a fully equipped seminar hall for the department to conduct various programmes and events
• Professional Society Membership with CII, MMA, CSI, ISTE and TERA to help students widen their professional network
• A strong industry-relevant curriculum and syllabus framed in association with experts from academics and industry to make the students industry-ready
• The department believes in the holistic development of the students and hence organises events such as guest lectures, workshops, seminars and conferences for the overall development of the students
• Industrial training and live projects with leading industries are included as part of the curriculum and syllabus enables students towards experiential learning and development
• The department hosts the Entrepreneurship Development Cell for the college and provides an opportunity for the students to equip themselves towards their entrepreneurial challenges. Entrepreneurship awareness camps are conducted periodically funding through DST NIMAT
• The department also coordinates the Institution Innovation Council activities (A MHRD Initiative) for the college
• The department has received grants from various funding agencies as part of Research and Development.
• Students can apply for incubation and funding assistance for their business ideas through MSME-Incubation center
• Value Added Courses are being conducted by the department every semester to provide extended learning to the students
• MANASSO – The students club, provides the opportunity for the students to unravel their creative and artistic talent. Students are encouraged to participate in extra and co-curricular activities
• Students are encouraged to participate in community welfare projects as part of the Social Responsibility Initiatives; events such as 10 rupees to charity, sparrow day, Wheat Bucket Collection, Book Collection, amenity check-up for rural women, were conducted by the students