SRM University, Vadapalani Campus, Chennai: Courses, Fees, Contact Details, Facilities

Hafsha Qureshi

Updated on - Dec 11, 2024

SRM University is one of the top-ranking universities in all of India with over 20,000 students and more than 1,500 faculty members. SRM University Vadapalani has received a considerable amount of recognition for its excellent standards and offers numerous courses, amenities, and opportunities to the students.

SRM University Quick Links:

• SRM University Campuses
• SRM University Vadapalani Courses
• SRM University Vadapalani Facilities
• SRM University Vadapalani Rankings and Awards
• SRM University Vadapalani Placements
• SRM University Vadapalani Scholarships
• SRM University Vadapalani Entrance Exams
• SRM University Vadapalani Eligibility Criteria
• SRM University Vadapalani Admission
• SRM University Vadapalani Hostel Details

SRM University Campuses

In addition to the Vadapalani Campus, SRM University has six other campuses all across India:

• SRM University Kattankulathur Campus
• SRM University Amravati Campus
• SRM University Ramapuram Campus
• SRM University NCR Campus
• SRM University Gangtok
• SRM University Sonepat Campus

SRM University Vadapalani Courses

SRM University Vadapalani Facilities

Located at the heart of the city, spread over 5 acres, the SRM University Vadapalani Campus is well connected by road, rail and air. SRM University Vadapalani Campus provides various facilities to the students. Some of the SRM University Vadapalani facilities are listed below.

Infrastructure: The university has aesthetically engineered and designed the buildings with ventilated classrooms equipped with all modern amenities and facilities such as 12 Mbps internet connectivity, smart classrooms, lecture halls, and conference halls.

Sports facilities: SRM University has provisions for games and sports as well in the premises of the campus. Both outdoor and indoor games are played and the teams of those games have won many awards and prizes to add charm to SRM University’s glory. Some of those games are chess, badminton, ball badminton, basketball, cricket, volleyball, hockey, etc.

Library: SRM University has a well-resourced and modern central library. Students are provided with access to the e-library of British Council, IIT, IEEE, NPTEL, and other online journals including ASME and Science Direct.

Exceptional Faculty: SRM University has an excellent and unique range of faculty members hailing from all around the world to maintain its high standards in academics.

Advisory Boards: The campus has a Corporate Advisory Board as well as the International Advisory Board by which it takes mutual decisions for every single factor related to the students’ future.

SRM University Vadapalani Rankings and Awards

SRM University Vadapalani Campus, Chennai - Times of India 

•  Ranked 74th out of 175 engineering colleges for B.Tech in 2024. 

SRM University Vadapalani Placements

At SRMIST, students are encouraged to develop both technical and soft skills through workshops, guest lectures, and extracurricular activities. The university focuses on individual student growth, ensuring that each one enhances their talents. This holistic approach makes SRMIST a top choice for recruiters during the placement season.SRM Institute of Science and Technology attracts over 600 recruiters annually, offering opportunities through top companies, specialized training programs, and internships.  Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Siemens visit the campus for placements. In 2020-2021, SRMIST extended 6,373 job offers across its campuses. The university ensures students are industry-ready by fostering both technical and soft skills.

Semester Abroad Programme 

SAP offers international study opportunities for students with excellent academic records.

Students have studied at top universities including:

• USA: MIT, Stanford, Illinois Institute of Technology, UC Davis
• Sweden: Umea University
• Japan: Kyoto Institute of Technology
• Australia: University of Western Sydney
• UK: Teesside University
• Others: Carnegie Mellon University, Virginia Commonwealth University

In-House Training

SRMIST provides comprehensive in-house training to students, focusing on both technical and soft skills. The Career Development Centre offers personality development courses early on, while the intensive annual training program prepares students for placements. This includes refresher classes, aptitude tests, group discussions, and mock interviews. In-house staff and the Career Development Centre collaborate to ensure students are well-prepared for professional challenges

Placement Statistics:  (CSE)

2019-2023:

• Students: 273
• Enrolled: 197
• Placed: 158
• Placement %: 80.2%
• Min/Max Package: ₹5.0L/₹19.0L
• Companies: 49

2020-2024:

• Students: 188
• Enrolled: 115
• Placed: 72
• Placement %: 62.61%
• Min/Max Package: ₹3.0L/₹4.5L
• Companies: 23

Highlights 

Student Placed - 8000+

Companies Visited - 2000+

Highest Package - 52 LPA

Companies - IBM, HP, Nestle, KPMG, Accenture, TATA Communications, HSBC and many more. 

SRM University Vadapalani Scholarships

The university also offers scholarships to meritorious students in many forms. Interested students can contact the concerned department of SRM University’s Vadapalani Campus.

The scholarships are provided based on some predetermined criteria which the students have to fulfill to get the required scholarship.

• SRM University Vadapalani Scholarships provides a fee waiver of 50% for students with above 95% in State Board examinations and above 90% in CBSE 
• A full fee waiver is offered by Founder's Scholarship 

SRM University Vadapalani Entrance Exams

SRM University conducts its own university level entrance exam for various UG & PG courses. The applicants must score qualifying marks in the test to be eligible for admission.

• For B.Tech & M.Tech admission, the entrance exam SRMJEEE is organized via online mode. 
• For UG & PG medical courses, SRMJEEH is organized. 
• For MBA admission, SRMJEEM scores are considered.

Other SRM Universities:

• SRM University, Chennai
• SRM University, Delhi NCR
• SRM Sonepat
• SRM Ramapuram
• SRM University, Sikkim
• SRM Amaravati

Other Trending Colleges in India:

• VIT University
• SASTRA University
• Anna University
• Karunya University
• Madras University
• Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science

SRM University Vadapalani Eligibility Criteria

SRM University offers various courses along with specializations. All these courses have their own set of eligibility criteria that are mentioned below:

SRM University Vadapalani Scholarship

• Founders Scholarship: 100% fee waiver (Tuition, Hostel, Transport) for Top 100 SRMJEEE rankers. Awarded at the time of admission.
• SRM Merit Scholarship: 25% to 100% fee waiver based on SRMJEEE rank.Awarded at the time of admission.
• Employee Ward Scholarship: 25% to 100% fee waiver for children of SRM Group employees with 5+ years of experience. Awarded at the time of admission, based on experience.
• Alumni Ward Scholarship: 25% fee waiver for children of SRMIST alumni.Awarded at the time of admission with alumni approval.
• Sports Scholarship: 100% fee waiver for state/national/international athletes.Awarded at the time of admission.
• Performance-Based Scholarship: Based on SRMIST exam performance, will get a scholarship. It may change every year based on performance.

SRM University Vadapalani Admission

Admission to most programs at SRM Vadapalani is based on a national-level entrance exam conducted by SRMIST or other authorized bodies. Some programs allow direct admission. Eligibility criteria include meeting minimum marks requirements in qualifying exams.

• SMRJEEE 2025 Last Date to Apply (Phase 1):   16 April 2025
• SMRJEEE 2025 Exam Dates (Phase 1): 2  2 April 2025 - 27 April 2025

SRM University Vadapalani Hostel Details 

SRM University offers various amenities inside the campus including state-of-the-art hostels for both boys and girls. More details regarding hostels are mentioned below. All the relevant necessary facilities and amenities are either inside the campus or near it making everything easily accessible for the students. More information about the SRM University facilities is mentioned below.

• The Vadapalani Campus has separate hostel facilities for boys and girls.
• Men’s hostel is located at Ramapuram & Virugambakkam which is a few kilometres away from Vadapalani campus.
• Women's hostel is located in Ramapuram campus. 
• University buses are provided to commute from Vadapalani to Ramapuram campus hostel.

The men’s hostel has two blocks with a capacity of 60 students in each block. The hostel is equipped with 

• Air-conditioned rooms
• Wi-Fi enabled hostel
• 24 hours CCTV camera surveillance
• Modern kitchen and dining hall
• RO treated water
• Television connection with set-top box
• Uninterrupted power supply