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SRM Institute of Science and Technology PG Diploma Courses & Fees 2026

Kattankulathur, Chennai

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SRM IST PG Diploma 2026 application form is available. Interested candidates can visit the official website to register and apply for the course.

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SRM IST PG Diploma Eligibility & Highlights 2026
SRM Institute of Science and Technology PG Diploma Popular courses
SRM Institute of Science and Technology PG Diploma Fees details 2026
SRM Institute of Science and Technology PG Diploma Seats
SRM Institute of Science and Technology PG Diploma Comparison with similar colleges

SRM IST PG Diploma Eligibility & Highlights 2026

At the PG Diploma level, the University offers two programmes ranging from one to one and a half years. Admission to these courses is based on fulfilling the requirement of minimum marks in the last qualifying exam. The total tuition fee for these courses ranges from INR 35,000 to INR 3 lakh . Check out the specialisation-wise eligibility and seat intake in the following table:

PG Diploma Specialisations	Seat Intake	Eligibility
Journalism	25	Any UG degree
Culinary Arts	25	A pass in UG degree from a recognised board in any stream with a minimum of 45% aggregate

Download: SRM University PG Diploma in Public Relations

Download: SRM University Advanced PG Diploma in Life Science Technologies

Return on Investment

Total Tuition Fees₹ 35K - 3L

Eligibility Criteria

Accepted Exam

NEET PG

Graduation score45%

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Q: What is the placement trend witnessed during SRM Institute of Science and Technology Kattankulathur placements?

The placement trend witnessed during SRM Institute of Science and Technology Kattankulathur placements is presented below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics 2025	Placement Statistics 2026
the highest package	INR 61 LPA	INR 60 LPA
Average package	INR 6.5 LPA	INR 7.3 LPA
High paying offers	4345	4532
Total offers	10190	8684
Number of roles	1448	1123

Q: What is the highest placement package offered during SRM University placements?

SRMIST highest package offered during 2026 and 2025 placement drive stood at INR 60 LPA and 61 LPA.

Q: What is the fee in SRM University, Chennai?

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

Course	Total Tuition Fee*
MBA	INR 9 lakh - INR 11.5 lakh
BTech	INR 11 lakh - INR 19 lakh
MTech	INR 3.2 lakh - INR 5 lakh
MCA	INR 3.5 lakh
BCA	INR 3.8 lakh - INR 4.5 lakh
PhD	INR 90,000 - INR 7 lakh

Q: What is the NIRF ranking of SRM University under the Engineering category?

Ranking is an important factor to consider before choosing a college. SRM University has been ranked by NIRF for three consecutive years for its Engineering category courses. There is fluctuation can be seen in the ranking trends throughout the years. Find below the ranking comparison for the years 2023, 2024 and 2025 for SRM University Engineering courses:

Ranking Body	2023	2024	2025
NIRF	28	13	14

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Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Embryology (PGDCE)

1 yearOffered by SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, SRM IST, Kattankulathur

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Q: How many constituent colleges are there under SRM University Kattankulathur?

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.

Q: What is the hostel fees at SRM IST Kattankulathur for BTech students?

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.

Q: Can I get into SRM University with 75% in class 12?

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:

Courses	SRMHCAT Eligibility Criteria
Integrated MBA and BA LLB, BCom LLB and BBA LLB courses	Candidates passed or appearing in Class 12 examination are eligible to apply They must have scored at least 50 per cent aggregate in the qualifying examination
BCom	Candidates passed or appearing in Class 12 exams They must have scored 50 per cent aggregate in Accountancy, Maths, Economics, and Business Studies
BTech	Candidates passed or awaiting result for Class 12 examination are eligible They must have scored at least 50 per cent aggregate of all subjects
LLB, MA in English, and MBA courses	Candidates must hold a Bachelor degree from any UGC recognised university They must have obtained 50 per cent aggregate marks
MTech	For Mechanical specialisation: Candidates should have a Bachelor degree (BE/BTech) in Mechanical/Production/Automobile/Industrial & Areonautics with atleast 50 per cent aggregate marks For Computer Science specialisation: Candidates should have a Bachelor degree (BE/BTech) in Computer Science/ Information & Technology/ Electronics & Communication/ Electronics & Telecommunication/ Electronics and instrumentation with atleast 50 per cent aggregate marks

Q: Who is eligible for SRM University?

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.

PG Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication

1 yearOffered by School of Science and Humanities, SRM Kattankulathur

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SRM Institute of Science and Technology PG Diploma
Fees details 2026

Fee components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition	₹ 35 K - 3 L
Hostel	₹ 1.1 L - 1.15 L
Total fee	₹ 1.45 L - 4.15 L

These are estimated fees information. Actual values may differ.

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Q: Can I join SRM without JEE?

Yes, candidates can get admission to BTech without JEE Main score. Admission to BTech course at SRM IST is primarily based on SRMJEEE score. Candidates are required to pass Class 12 with minimum 60% aggregate as per the minimum eligibility criteria.

SRMJEEE is conducted in three phases. The Phase 1 and Phase 2 exam for 2026 academic year was conducted in April and June while the Phase 3 exam is scheduled for July.

Q: Can I get admission in SRM University using Class 12 board marks?

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.

Q: What is the NEET MDS cutoff for admission to SRM University?

SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur accepts NEET MDS scores for admission to the MDS courses. As per the NEET MDS cutoff 2026, the closing ranks varied between 3261 and 8611 for students belonging to the General AI category. Check out the table below for more details.

Course	Round 1 Cutoff 2026
MDS in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics	5495
MDS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery	3261
MDS in Orthodontics and Dento Facial Orthopeadics	5364
MDS in Periodontology	6403
MDS in Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge	5491
MDS in Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry	8611

Q: Can students get admission at SRM University without SRMJEEE?

SRM University conducts SRMJEEE exam for admission to Engineering courses. The university does not accept scores for any other entrance exams. However, as per the information available on the web, the university offers direct admission to the top 1000 rankers of JEE Main, state board toppers & outstanding sports achievers.

So, yes, it is possible to get into SRM IST Chennai without SRMJEEE.

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Institutes	Seats
SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, SRM IST, Kattankulathur	17
SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur	25
SRM Institute of Hotel Management, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai	25
School of Science and Humanities, SRM Kattankulathur	20

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Which institute is better for B.Tech biotech in terms of placement: SRM, LPU or Manipal Institute of Technology?

Answered 18 hours ago

If placement is your main priority for B.Tech Biotechnology, I would definitely suggest keeping LPU high on your list. SRM and Manipal are also established options, but LPU has a good advantage in terms of its dedicated School of Bioengineering and Biosciences, industry-oriented curriculum and place

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Which college is better from all perspectives: SRM or LPU?

Answered a week ago

Both SRM and LPU offer a broad range of professional programmes, campus facilities and placement support, but I would give LPU serious consideration if I wanted a large campus environment with multiple specialisations, student organisations and scholarship opportunities. LPU provides industry-orient

Ananya Sharma

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Which college is better for B.Tech in CSE: Lovely Professional University or SRM University, Chennai?

Answered 2 weeks ago

Both LPU and SRM Chennai are worth considering for B.Tech CSE. I would compare the actual campus, total fees, placement statistics, internship opportunities, and coding culture before deciding. LPU offers industry-oriented projects, technical clubs, hackathons, and scholarship opportunities that can

udit Katiyar

Contributor-Level 9

Is srm good or lpu good for CSE.

Answered 4 days ago

Both SRM and LPU are decent choices for CSE, so it really depends on what you're looking for. If I had to choose, I'd go with LPU. You get good opportunities to improve your coding, take part in hackathons and work on projects beyond classroom studies. The campus life is also quite active. Of course

Mansi

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What is the overall ranking of SRM University given by NIRF?

Answered 4 days ago

SRM University NIRF 2026 ranking has yet to be released. In 2025, the University was ranked in the 22nd position in the 'Overall' category by the National Institutional Ranking Framework.

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