SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST): Fees, Courses, Rankings, Admissions 2026

SRM Institute of Science and Technology admissions are conducted on the basis of entrance tests. The admission for the flagship programs are held on the basis of SRMJEEE UG exam. Further, SRM MBA admissions are conducted on the basis of SRMJEEM test. The SRMJEEE PG test is conducted for the various SRMIST PG courses. The university also accepts scoring from nationally-held tests like CAT, TANCET, MAT, etc. for admissions.

Check out the following table for course-wise tuition fees offered at SRM University:

Online MBA course at SRM IST Kattankulathur offered by Directorate of Distance Learning has a duration of two years. Candidates will be studying online during the MBA curriculum of this institute. However, it is still a full-time course.

The institute has not released the branch-wise stats. The overall placement data is out which are mentioned below:

NOTE: The SRMIST placements 2026 are still ongoing. Hence, the details are subject to change. 

SRM Kattankulathur, through various colleges and departments, offers UG, PG, Ph.D. Diploma, and other courses to students across Management, Architecture, Engineering, and other streams. The deemed university also offers distance education through the Directorate of Distance Education and online courses to students. Some of them are the College of Engineering & Technology, the SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre (SRM MCHRC), SRM Kattankulathur Dental College and Hospital, College of Management, College of Science & Humanities, College of Law, SRM College of Agriculture Sciences, and others.

Candidates looking for course admissions must meet the eligibility criteria set by the college. For UG courses, candidates must complete Class 12 and for PG courses, students must complete graduation. Candidates must also fill or attach their scorecard at the time of applying for the respective courses. The university provides direct admission to courses such as BA, BCom, MSc, etc., based on merit of Class 12. However, for admission to courses such as BTech, MBA, BSc, etc., candidates have to also qualify for the entrance exam accepted for the particular courses.

Course fees for BBA at SRM IST Kattankulathur differ for every specialisation. BBA tuition fees range between INR 5.4 lakh and INR 7.2 lakh. 

These fees are charged in equal instalments throughout the BBA course duration. There will be four instalments of these fees for honours mode and three instalments for general mode.

• College Infrastructure: SRM has a well-defined layout in terms of infrastructure. The campus is spread over a large area, with all the basic facilities provided. There are huge grounds and indoor courts for sports; the gymnasium is made for the students of the college. The library is technically advanced and has a good collection of books. The classrooms are well maintained with smart boards installed, and the washrooms are clean. The canteen has diverse varieties of food that are hygienic and affordable.
• Academics: CSE has proven to be a good course for me as it aligns with my interests and liking for computers and programming. The course is well updated, and even the curricula followed in college fall in line with the skills required in the job sector. The course has a lot of research and practicality, which definitely makes one job-ready. The teachers are cooperative and experienced, and they mentor each student at every point.
• Placements: Approximately 70% of the students get hired in the recruitment drive held by the college. The placement drive is held in the most efficient manner. The average package is around 5 LPA, which is a good kickstart for any student in their respective fields. The college has a placement cell that is responsible for inviting firms to the college and guiding fellow students in getting placed, hence making the college supportive. The placements must be inclusive of all the courses, which is a demerit.
• Value-for-money: The annual tuition fee structure was a bit on the expensive side, as my yearly fee was around 3 lacs p/a, which might not be affordable for many students. But the quality of services and education, with all the basic amenities, make SRM worth the investment. Personally, SRM is making each penny count.
• Campus Life: Though the college is isolated from the main part of the city, it is glorious from the inside. There are sports activities in the college and many cultural societies, like dance and music societies. Moreover, there are various clubs that keep on participating in educational competitions. Various seminars are held and several festivals are conducted throughout the year, making college life happen. There's a medical room to handle any emergency as and when it arises!

Hostel fees for BTech at SRM IST Kattankulathur is INR 4.72 Lacs for academic year 2026. Candidates will be charged this hostel fees annually with first installment also having INR 25,000 as caution deposit.

Candidates cannot get direct admissions to BSc courses of SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur if they have applied for courses from School of Agricultural Sciences and Medicine & Health Sciences.

However, all BSc courses from School of Hotel & Catering Management and many from School of Science & Humanities do allow direct admissions.

Candidates should carefully check eligibility and selection criteria of their chosen BSc course before applying.

Candidates cannot join SRM without entrance exam. The selection for MBA course is based on CAT/MAT/CMAT/NMAT/GMAT/SAT score. Candidates who have not qualified any of the accepted entrance exam can appear for SRMJEEM.

Shortlisted aspirants need to pass PI round conducted by the university. Aspirants must meet the eligibility requirement to avoid rejection of application. Candidates must pass bachelor's degree with a minimum of 60% aggregate to apply for the MBA course. Candidates with at least two to three years of work experience get special consideration. 

SRM Unversity offers UG and PG courses through SRMHCAT exam, candidates willing to take admission for any course of their choice must have to adhere to the eligibility criteria released by the authorities. Candidates can check out below the course-wise eligibility criteria for SRM University:

As per the eligibility criteria, aspirants must pass bachelor's degree in relevant subjects with at least 50% aggregate to apply for the M.Tech course. The university considers the eligibility and GATE score for providing admission.

Aspirants who have not qualified GATE can appear for SRMJEEE (PG) conducted by the university. Eligibility of candidates are evaluate during document verification. In case an aspirant is unable to fulfill the requirements, his or her admission stands cancelled.

Yes, candidates can take direct admission at SRM Institute of Science and Technology. Candidates who fulfil the course-specific eligibility set by the institute can take direct admission through management quota. UG admissions are mostly offered on merit basis.

No, SRMIST Chennai BCA course admission is merit-based. Hence, there is no entrance examination for admissions. The institute admits candidates to the UG programme based on merit in the last qualifying examination, i.e., Class 12 or relevant Diploma. The aspirants must meet the prescribed eligibility criteria. Students who have passed Class 12 or Diploma in Engineering with a minimum of 50% aggregate are eligible for admission.

SRM Institute of Science and Technology admission is a multi-step process. Check out the pointers below for more details: 

Application: Aspirants can apply at the official website. The application fee cost is INR 1,200.

Selection: SRM IST conducts its own entrance exam, such as SRMJEEE, SRMJEEM and SRMJEEL, for admission to courses, like MBA, BTech, BA LLB (Hons), etc. SRM also accepts national-level entrance exams. Further, a PI round is conducted for a few courses.

Counselling & Admission Confirmation: Shortlisted candidates are further called for document verification. In the final round, students can pay the admission fee. 

No, students cannot join SRM IST without entrance exam. For admissions into any course, students must appear for the exam. They can visit the college website for further information. The college offers various courses across Engineering, Medical, Management, Science and Humanities, Hotel and Catering Management, Agricultural Sciences and Law. 

SRM IST Kattankulathur MBA fees range between INR 4.5 lakh and INR 11.5 lakh depending on the MBA specialisations. For MBA Financial Services, along with NSE, the fees are comparatively higher for admission. 

The deemed-to-be university accepts GATE score for M.Tech admission. However, aspirants who have not qualified GATE can also get admission to M.Tech course by qualifying SRMJEEE (PG) conducted by the university. SRM will conduct SRMJEEE in two phases. After the completion of the selection rounds, aspirants need to attend the counselling and document verification round. Only after the payment of course fee, admission is confirmed in the university.