SRM Institute of Science and Technology Chennai - Vadapalani Campus Answered Questions

In general, SRM University Chennai is ranked 18 by NIRF 2023 under the University category and is also ranked 28 by NIRF 2023 under the Engineering category. SRM is one of the best ranked universities present in India. Its campuses are present in Kattankulathur – Chennai, Ramapuram – Chennai, Vadapalani – Chennai, Tiruchirappalli, and Delhi – NCR. 

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, pursuing undergraduate (UG) courses at SRM University's Vadapalani campus can be quite expensive compared to many other private colleges in India. Here are some key points regarding the University's expenses  :- For most UG degrees like B.Tech, SRM Vadapalani charges annual tuition fees ranging from Rs 1.5 - 2 Lacs per year. Additional costs apply.In total, completing a 4-year UG degree can cost over Rs 8 Lacs in tuition fees alone. Add hostel, mess and other living costs and it exceeds Rs 10 lakhs.Costs tend to be slightly higher for high-demand and specialised branches like Computer Science, IT, Biotech, etc. as compared to core or mechanical branches.Limited scholarships and financial waivers are available and allotted on merit-cum-means basis. But a majority of students pay the full fees.-Educational loans can help fund the expenses but it implies taking a sizable loan right from the UG level.Although the facilities and instruction at SRM Vadapalani are of high caliber, many deserving students from less fortunate families find the tuition to be prohibitively expensive. Before applying for UG admission there, careful planning and budgeting are required. 

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.

The infrastructure of SRM Vadapalani is quite good. The university offers various facilities to students. SRM Vadapalani has excellent infrastructure facilities for the overall development of its undergraduate and postgraduate students. The university campus is well developed and the university provides state of the art facilities to students. 

 Yes, JEE is required for B.Tech admission at SRM University Vadapalani.  SRM University Vadapalani accepts the JEE Main scores for admission to its B.Tech programs. Students who have qualified for JEE Main are required to apply for admission to SRM University Vadapalani using the university’s online application portal. Along with the application form, students must submit their JEE Main rank, class 12th marks  and other relevant documents.Additionally, the university offers direct admission to the top 10,000 rankers in JEE Main. Therefore, JEE Main scores are an important factor for B.Tech admissions at SRM University Vadapalani.

Yes, SRM Vadapalani provide scholarships to students. These SRM scholarships are provided to meritorious and deserving candidates. SRM Vadapalani scholarships are awarded based on a transparent merit-based process. The processing for awarding the scholarships is done by a Scholarship committee consisting of SRMIST officials and academicians.

Yes, SRM Vadapalani is good for CSE. CSE students are placed in top companies in top sectors. The university is visited by top companies such as Accenture, Hindustan Unilever Limited, IBM, and others. The university also provides internerships and various other facilities to students and faculty. The university also arranges faculty and student exchange programmes. The CSE aspirants can apply for various scholarships provided by the university.

Top courses offered at SRM University Vadapalani (SRMIST):-B.Tech - Computer Science and Business Systems    Rs.2,75,000B.Tech - Computer Science and Engineering    Rs.3,00,000B.Tech - Computer Science and Engineering with specialisation in Big Data Analytics    Rs.2,75,000B.Tech - Computer Science Engineering with specialisation in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning    Rs.3,00,000B.Tech - Electronics and Communication Engineering    Rs.1,50,000B.Tech - Electronics and Communication Engineering with specialisation in Data Science    Rs.1,50,000B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering    Rs.1,00,000B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering with specialisation in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning    Rs.1,00,000B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering with specialisation in Automation & Robotics    Rs.1,00,000M.Tech - Computer Science and Engineering    Rs.1,50,000M.Tech - VLSI Design    Rs.1,50,000

SRM University Vadapalani City Campus has qualified and well-skilled faculty members. SRM Vadapalani faculty are PhD, degree, and Diploma holders and have strong academic backgrounds. SRM Vadapalani also invites faculty for guest lectures and conducts faculty and student exchange programme.