SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai - Vadapalani Campus

As per the latest notification from the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA), there will be total of 6 rounds for JEE counseling in 2023 through which seat allocation will be done at various NITs, IIITs and other GFTIs:

  1. Round :-  This will be the first round of counseling based on JEE Main ranks.

2.  Round : - This is the second round of seat allocation. Students can change choices submitted earlier.

3. Round 3- : Students who couldn't get a seat allotted in first two rounds are eligible for this third round.

4. Round 4:-  Another chance given to students to obtain seat allocation if they couldn't earlier. 

5. Round 5:-  One more mop-up round conducted after round 4 before final vacant seat filling.

6. Round 6: - The sixth and final round of counseling to allot any last vacant seats left unfilled in the participating institutes. 

Additionally, two preparatory mock rounds will be conducted before the counseling starts for students to get familiar with the web portal and process.

So in 2023, candidates will have six rounds spanning over 3-4 months time from June to September to seek JEE counseling and admission confirmation.

Yes, it is possible to get admission into SRM University Vadapalani campus with 70% marks in class 12th, provided you meet the other eligibility criteria .

Here are the key points to note regarding B.Tech admission with 70% in 12th standard :-

•   For general category students, SRM Vadapalani requires a minimum aggregate of 60% marks in 12th standard with Physics, Chemistry and Math subjects.
• So, having 70% aggregate meets this eligibility comfortably.
• The university also has criteria of minimum 60-70% marks required in individual subjects - Math, Physics and Chemistry. With an overall 70%, you likely meet subject-wise marks criteria as well.
• Apart from 12th standard marks, you need to appear for entrance exams like SRMJEEE or JEE Mains and meet the required cut-off for admission.

• The number of seats available for counseling will depend on your entrance test ranks and category. 

In summary, a 70% score in Class 12 board exams satisfies the 12th standard eligibility.
But you still require scores from a valid entrance exam. If entrance exam performance is poor, admission chances cannot be guaranteed solely on the basis of 12th grade marks. However, admission to SRM Vadapalani through counseling is highly likely if both requirements are met.

Yes, students who have scored the minimum required cutoff in the SRMJEEE entrance exam or other accepted national level exams such as JEE Mains are eligible to get a seat at SRM University's Vadapalani campus for B.Tech admission, subject to the following factors :- 

1. Availability of seats-  : Seats have to be available in the particular specialisation the student has qualified for based on their cutoff score and rank. Some branches  have more stringent cutoffs if seats get filled up early during counseling rounds.

2. Category of candidate:-  Cutoffs vary significantly across general, reserved categories (SC/ST, OBC, etc.), NRI and sponsored candidates. The minimum cutoff is the lowest for general category. Reserved category students can get in at slightly lower ranks.

3. Choice filling: -  Students who fill choices promptly in early counseling rounds have a higher chance as more seat options are open. Delayed choice filling  lead to seats getting filled.  

4. Willingness to upgrade: -  Openness to take up floated seats for upgraded branches can help less popular branches with lower cutoffs.

Therefore, while meeting the minimum published cutoff for a branch alone establishes eligibility, actual admission will be based  upon availability of seats, counseling decisions  and flexibility. It might not always be the case that the most deserving students receive their first choice branch.

Students can check the SRM University Vadapalani campus cutoff for various BTech specializations through the following ways :-

1. SRM Official Website: - The cutoff ranks for different specializations are published on the SRM official website - srmist.edu.in. Students can find them under the admission section. Cutoffs from previous years are also available.
2. Entrance Exam Website- : After each round of counselling concludes, SRMJEEE publishes category-wise opening and closing ranks for specializations under the Vadapalani campus. These give an idea of the expected cutoffs.
3. Direct University Contact:- Students can contact the admissions department of SRM Vadapalani directly through phone or email. They can provide information on last year's cutoffs, expected cutoff changes if any, availability of seats etc. for the ongoing admission year.
4. Campus Visits- : Visiting the Vadapalani campus during open house events when guidance counselors are available. They provide students cutoff data for admissions.

Checking official websites, published cutoff data from authorities and campus visits are best way to get reliable SRM Vadapalani campus BTech cutoff information.

No, SRM University Vadapalani is not the  best in Chennai.

SRM University's Vadapalani campus is certainly one of the best private engineering colleges in Chennai, but academic rigor and excellence are still led by government colleges like CEG Anna University and research-focused universities like IIT Madras,  even though SRM Vadapalani excels in infrastructure and placements. 

Here is some key points   :- 

• Excellent infrastructure -  sprawling campus, well-equipped labs and classrooms, up-to-date facilities.
• Strong industry connections leading to good placement and internship opportunities for students.
  Emphasis on project-based and practical learning using the latest technologies.
• Wide range of UG and PG programs offered across disciplines like Engineering, Management, Science, etc.
  However, few things where other colleges score better .
• Anna University affiliated colleges tend to have tougher curriculum standards.
• IIT Madras and CEG Anna University still top in terms of research output.
• SRM's fees are much higher compared to top government colleges.
• Average faculty qualification not be the highest compared to IITM, BITS Pilani etc.