Prof Manoj K Arora takes charge as the Vice-Chancellor of SRM University-AP
September 12, 2022: On September 9, SRM University-AP officially welcomed Prof. Manoj K. Arora as its new vice chancellor. Prof. Arora has spent the last 35 years making significant contributions to higher technical education and research. He was a post-doctoral research fellow on a NASA-sponsored project at Syracuse University, USA. "It is a joy and a pleasure for me to be associated with the SRM Group of Institutions. Prof. Arora stated, "I genuinely hope to make every effort feasible aiming towards the university's overall success.”
Prof. Arora served as the Vice-Chancellor of BML Munjal University before joining SRM University-AP. While on leave from IIT Roorkee, where he had previously worked as a professor and then the dean of academic studies, he also held the position of director of Punjab Engineering College (Deemed University), Chandigarh. His enlightening experiences and partnerships with esteemed organisations in India and overseas, including the USA and the UK, have made a significant contribution to his development as a preeminent academician.
SRM University Opens Admission to MTech Programme; Offers 100% Tuition Fee Waiver
May 4, 2022:SRM University, AP is a multi-stream research university in Andhra Pradesh that focuses on a variety of areas. Faculty members holding PhDs from prestigious Indian and international universities contribute to the university's aim of sharing world-class information and cultivating an innovative culture. SRM University-AP is offering an MTech programme with a tuition fee waiver and a stipend of INR 72,000 per year to encourage research in higher education. Students who enrol in the MTech programme at SRM University-AP will have the option to engage on cutting-edge research projects with industrial partners. Industry-standard labs are available at SRM University-AP, and working in them will equip students to be industry-ready by the time they graduate. MTech is available in the specialisations listed below:
- Computer Science Engineering: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Data Science
- Electronics and Communication Engineering: VLSI - Very Large-Scale Integration, IoT- Internet of Things
- Mechanical Engineering: Materials and Manufacturing Engineering
Students who enrol in the MTech in Computer Science Engineering programme will have the option to work with the NVIDIA DGX machine, a turnkey AI supercomputer with an Intel Xeon E5-2698 processor and eight V100 32 GB RAM GPUs. In addition, the programme includes lab components in which students work with tools such as SWI Prolog for Prolog logic programming and Jupyter notebook for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Students are taught how to install lab software on their laptop computers in order to complete lab tasks and keep learning going.
MTech students can work in the Cadence lab, which contains 40 licence research bundles with front-end and back-end tools, thanks to the ECE department. Students with a VLSI background are in high demand in organisations such as Intel, IBM, Texas Instruments, Cadence, Synopsis, and Mentor Graphics. Students pursuing an MTech in IoT will design, develop, and simulate IoT-based systems using a multidisciplinary approach.
Working on one of the numerous industrial projects carried out by faculty researchers in Materials and Manufacturing allows MTech students at SRM AP to work on one of the many industrial projects carried out by faculty researchers in Materials and Manufacturing. Tanishq Jewellers, Amara Raja Batteries, Waman Hari Pethe Jewellers, Indsat companies, and others partner with the department.
SRM University-AP Inks MoU With Rennes School of Business
March 14, 2022: Members of the French Delegation visited the SRM University, AP campus as part of an official visit to Andhra Pradesh. Rennes School of Business in France and SRM University-AP have inked an agreement on student exchange, curriculum development, and articulation programmes. Prof V S Rao, Vice-Chancellor of the University, called the MoU "an important milestone for SRM AP" and welcomed French students to India.
The MoU between India and France in terms of the number and quality of student exchanges was confirmed by Mr. Thierry Berthelot, Consul General de France in Bangalore. "We exceeded our target of 10,000 Indian students by 2020; now, we intend to increase the number of Indian students in France to 20,000 by 2025," he added. The signing of the agreement on mutual recognition of degrees will make it easier for Indian students in France and French students in India to pursue higher education and improve their employability. The delegation emphasised that the partnership with Rennes School of Business will help SRM University-AP students obtain more professional experience and job prospects around the world. Mrs. Maud LE BARS, South Asia Area Manager Rennes School of Business and Conseillere du Commerce Exterieur de France, emphasised the diversity of students and teachers in France, which transcends linguistic barriers.
As a result, Dr Naga Swetha Pasupuleti, Associate Director - International Relations and Higher Studies, spoke about SRM AP's excellent ties with QS listed global universities, particularly EFREI in France. The group talked with SRM University-AP students and faculty members, discussing various overseas internship and study abroad opportunities.
SRM University-AP Celebrates National Science Day
March 4, 2022: Every year, National Science Day is observed across the country to commemorate Indian physicist Sir CV Raman's discovery of the Raman Effect, a scientific breakthrough that earned him the Nobel Prize. SRM University, AP, a pioneering multi-stream research institution, has also commemorated National Science Day with great pride and a tribute to the great scientist. The event was held in collaboration with the South Asian Meteorological Association (SAMA) under the theme of 'Integrated Approach in Science and Technology for a Sustainable Future' in 2022, in order to take advantage of the rapidly expanding scientific possibilities for a healthy and prosperous future.
As part of the science day celebrations, a variety of activities such as a scientific exhibition, a laboratory tour, and a quiz competition were organised. Nearly 400 children from various schools in and around Guntur and Vijayawada took part in the events, demonstrating their inquisitive nature and enthusiasm for science. Special seminars on the works of Nobel Laureates in Physics for the year 2021 were also scheduled to provide insight into current research techniques and advances.
Prof. V.S. Rao, Vice-Chancellor, presented the inaugural address. He praised the kids for their enthusiastic engagement in the events and for accurately communicating the importance of the central issue through their artwork. "There cannot be a finer example of the merging of science and technology than the epidemic," he stated. He also remembered the efforts of Indian scholars such as Dr. Jagadish Chandra Bose, Srinivasa Ramanujan, Homi J Bhabha, and Vikram Sarabhai, who helped to reshape India's scientific worldview.
The dignitaries presented the winners and all other participants with awards and certificates. Students who created innovative models, such as a Bluetooth automobile, a human rescue detecting system, and others, were recognised and given mementos. The vote of appreciation was proposed by Dr. Premkumar, Registrar, who conveyed his gratitude to everyone, especially the students, for their active involvement.
The programme was a big success because of the organising committee's active and timely coordination, the students' enthusiastic engagement, and the cooperation of every supporting staff and student at the university. SRM University-AP is gaining traction as a cutting-edge research and development centre, with the goal of instilling a scientific mindset in students so that they can make significant contributions to science.
SRM AP Students Files The Patent For Retrofit Electric Bike Design And Development
February 10, 2022: In the university's favourable research atmosphere, Mechanical Engineering students from SRM University, AP developed an electric bike. The patent was filed for the design of a portable battery mechanism, according to Dr Venkata Nori, Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. In the next days, governments throughout the world are likely to promote the use of electric vehicles as a means of reducing air pollution. Recognising this, the students collaborated with Amara Raja Batteries Limited to design a retrofit electric bike using their own technology (ARBL). Experiments such as replacing the IC engine with a lithium-ion battery and connecting a motor to the back tyre yielded predicted results, according to the students. There are currently petrol-powered two-wheelers on the market that can be converted to a totally electric model.
Ravi Teja Reddy, A Chaitanya, Pabolu Mohan Aditya, K Praveen, K Yashaswini, Shravya, Vasu, and Priyanka designed the bike. The battery takes approximately two and a half hours to charge and costs about Rs 15 per charge, according to the students. It has a range of 45 kilometres on a single charge, 35 kilometres for two people, and a top speed of 60 kilometres per hour. The kids claimed that the bike they designed is low-maintenance, has a reverse mode, and is equipped with an electric brake.
SRM AP Hosts 1st Convocation; Invites President New Your University
December 1, 2021: SRM University, AP holds its first Convocation Ceremony on December 1, 2021, at 8.30 pm IST. In the august presence of New York University President Dr Andrew D Hamilton as the principal guest and Dr Sethuraman Panchanathan, Director, National Science Foundation, US, as the guest of honour, 228 undergraduate students from Engineering, Liberal Arts, and Sciences were given degrees.
SRM University-AP was founded in July 2017 with the goal of competing with the world's best universities in terms of teaching and research. Currently, the University is home to 4500 students who are pursuing degrees in Engineering, Management, Science, and Liberal Arts. A large amount of vegetation, as well as state-of-the-art laboratories and sophisticated facilities, can be found on the site.
SRM University-AP is committed to providing students with a well-rounded education. Undergraduate programmes include a research-based curriculum, course projects, corporate internship possibilities, and a semester abroad. Students are strongly encouraged to realise their full potential at the university. SRMAP's faculty is well-known around the world for their competence in certain fields. The University has received various awards and honours for its research, academic achievements of staff and students, and extracurricular and co-curricular activities.
Jairam Ramesh’s Virtual Interaction ‘On The Journey Of Writing’ At SRMAP
November 29, 2021: Jairam Ramesh, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, launched another innovative programme titled ‘University Eminent Lecture Series’ at SRM University, AP. Ramesh took part in a lively debate titled ‘On the Journey of Writing.’ Ramesh discussed his writing process and ideas with the audience, which included academics, students, scholars, and attendees from all around the country. Others were inspired by his generosity in giving writing advice, creating writing principles, being diligent about writing, and persevering and being patient with the process.
Jairam Ramesh also discussed his new book, The Light of Asia: The Poem That Defined The Buddha, which he wrote during the lockdown. His daily habit of sticking to a word count or other type of goal has made it easier for him to do the work. This book is significantly different from its predecessors in nature, and it reflects the same upbeat attitude that is a characteristic of the author's identity.
When it comes to writing rejections, he advises that failure should never be perceived as a deterrent. He explained that his personal path began late in life, and that his writing takes through at least three revisions before being published. He emphasised that this occurs because writing is an iterative, rather than a linear, process, and that this is what makes it a process full of surprises. He also placed a strong emphasis on reading.
To be a great writer, one must first devote time in being an excellent reader. He also expressed his belief that this generation lacks writing discipline. Writing is not only about conveying one's point of view, but also about comprehending the psychology of the intended readers, therefore it's never simple to communicate with them until one understands the mass psyche.
Ramesh stated that universities should create a system that encourages students to read a body of work from subjects other than their own and to write a paper at the end of their reading. Engineering students, for example, must be aware of current events in economics and literature. Students studying literature should also be aware of what is going on in science. Students would benefit from this cross-fertilization because they would be exposed to different ways of thinking.
SRM University AP Celebrates Children’s Day In Magnificence
November 15, 2021: From Friday through Monday, the Student Affairs department of SRM University, AP hosted Children's Day celebrations at government schools in Neerukonda and Navuluru. SRM Sunshine was a programme that organised numerous games and tournaments for pupils in grades one through ten and awarded prizes to the winners. The competitions for essay writing, sketching, sprinting, skipping, and musical chairs were all geared toward youngsters and their enjoyment as a factor in their cognitive growth.
Students from SRM University-AP interacted with the children, playing games with them. Preschool and Pre-primary students were overjoyed and enthusiastic about the day. The Sunshine team arranged a number of fun-filled events and games to kick off the celebrations on Friday. As a sign of appreciation, the children were given chocolates and toys such as crayons and pencils. Ms Revathi Balakrishnan, Assistant Director, SRM University-AP Student Affairs Department; Manager, Narendra Babu; and Assistant Physical Director, Dr Abdul Mohimin, all attended the ceremony.
SRM – AP Organises University Research Advisory Council Meeting
November 8, 2021: SRM University, AP held its University Research Advisory Council Meeting. As Chairman of the Council, Dr V K Saraswat, Hon'ble Member, NITI AAYOG, presided over the meeting. Among the dignitaries present were Dr P Sathyanarayanan, President of SRM University-AP, Prof VS Rao, Vice-Chancellor of SRM University-AP, Prof D Narayana Rao, Pro-Vice-Chancellor of SRM University-AP, and Dr Vinayak Kalluri, Registrar-in-Charge.
Dr V K Saraswat complimented SRM University-AP on their extraordinary success as a university during the last two years in his keynote speech. As a young university, SRMAP has already established itself as a forward-thinking research university of the new era, with multiple awards to its name. "In terms of policy and practise, India is undergoing a pedagogical transition. The National Education Policy-2020 has wisely replaced the obsolete 1968 policy. It's heartening to learn that SRM University-AP is already following NEP-2020's recommendations. In terms of education and research, the NEP-2020 has created amazing possibilities and opportunities to make the best use of human and natural resources. NEP-2020 aims to make India self-sufficient as a country. As a result, NEP-2020 aims to generate job suppliers rather than job seekers.” Dr Saraswat said.
NEP 2021 opinions and recommendations are tailored to encourage creativity and innovation. Universities and educational institutions, which are at the heart of knowledge generation and transmission, have been entrusted with the task of grooming tomorrow's leaders. The focus in the twenty-first century should be on transdisciplinary translational research. The need for industry-academic collaboration is urgent. Dr Saraswat also proposed that SRM University-AP establish a Value Addition Center to boost translational research. The centre will strive to increase the interaction between industry and academia so that they may collaborate on product engineering and develop market-relevant goods. “In product engineering, upscaling and upskilling are critical. We should focus even more on connecting our curriculum to India's illustrious past. Our forefathers made incredible advances in science, medicine, astrology, astronomy, and other fields about which the rest of the world knows relatively little. Now is the moment to remember them and learn from them," Dr Saraswat concluded.
While addressing the issues in the education system, the group concluded that core areas could not be compromised. In order to undertake qualitative research, good students and teachers must be attracted. Higher education institutions require top-notch teaching and research facilities. Collaborations can be advantageous for networking and fostering high-quality outputs in the early years. The group argued that design schools should encourage qualitative research brainstorming. Teaching, research, industry-academia relations, and societal benefits should all be pillars of education in any institution. Teaching and research should be complementary. Undergrads are not provided enough exposure to practical knowledge of equipment, which is today's institution's problem. Students' critical thinking, as well as project-based learning, should be encouraged from the beginning of their undergraduate education.
SRM University-AP Joins In One Nation, One Day, One Million Blood Sugar Tests
September 29, 2021: On World Heart Day, September 29, 2021, SRM University, AP held a medical camp called "One Nation, One Day, One Million Blood Sugar Tests" to raise diabetes awareness. The programme was held in partnership with India's Research Society for Diabetes Studies (RSSDI).
World Heart Day is commemorated every year on September 29 to raise public awareness of heart disease. Diabetes is one of the leading causes of death from a heart attack. With an estimated 74 million diabetics, India is known as the "Diabetes Capital of the World." Prediabetes affects nearly as many people as diabetes does. According to numerous studies, 50 per cent of Indians are undiagnosed, and only 25% of those who are identified have their symptoms controlled satisfactorily.
On September 29, 2021, the Research Society for Study of Diabetes (RSSDI) in India sought to break the Asia Book of Records for the most blood glucose testing in a single day as part of a diabetes awareness push called ONE NATION, ONE DAY, ONE MILLION TESTS. As part of this, SRM University-medical AP's team conducted a Diabetes screening test for all staff, faculty, and their family members from 10 am to 4 pm on the day. The university's Medical Officer, Dr. Ch Lakshmi Rajyam, kicked off the camp.
SRM-AP Hosts 12th Edition Of Distinguished Lecture Series – Science, Engineering, Technology Synergy for Sustainable Growth
September 27, 2021: The popular University Distinguished Lecture Series' 12th edition focused on the important relationship between Science, Engineering, and Technology. Prof Indranil Manna well demonstrated the correlation between the streams and how scientists, engineers, and industry professionals can work together for optimal social advantages during his acclaimed talk, ‘Science-Engineering-Technology Synergy for Sustainable Growth.’
Prof Indranil Manna, a DST JC Bose fellow, is the Vice-Chancellor of BIT Mesra at the moment. In virtual mode, the event took place on September 24, 2021.
Prof Indranil Manna stated in his speech that India is no longer a poor country, but rather a powerful economic force with a $3 trillion economy. "We are currently regarded as one of the world's strongest nations, not because of our population or the number of young people in the country, but because we were the first to send a mission to Mars at the lowest cost, and we were also the first to successfully identify the presence of water on the moon's surface. Furthermore, we are one of the world's few nuclear-capable countries", Prof. Manna stated.
Science set out on a quest to discover the facts of nature. The driving force underlying Science is the inquiry, "Why?" Though science unravels nature and truth mostly by curiosity or need-driven actions, with the occasional result of big ground-breaking discoveries, technology is sometimes required to verify it. Engineering, on the other hand, is concerned with "How?" whereas Technology is concerned with "What?" Engineering is responsible for the creation of certain items and equipment based on specific designs and inventions. Technology, knowledge gained through the road of knowing "why" and "how" to know "what" sells, is, however, critically necessary for society. As a result, Prof Manna recommends SET, or Science+Engineering+Technology, as the best path forward for optimum societal advantages.
Prof. Manna defined innovation as "new ideas, fresh thoughts, and new imaginations manifested as a technique or approach. It is progressive, multidisciplinary, guided, and translational. Engineering or technological interventions help to mature innovation. Furthermore, sustainability is a multi-faceted word that refers to the ability to maintain a particular rate or level while avoiding resource depletion, energy disruption, and ecological disruption.
"Engineering and technology are critical components of long-term sustainability. Engineers aren't only technicians who handle basic manufacturing, maintenance, and testing. Engineering, on the other hand, uses scientific and logical concepts to produce viable answers to social objectives and obstacles. The translation of fundamental concepts to design, develop, construct, utilise, analyse, model, stimulate, and predict is at the heart of engineering", Prof. Manna went on to say more.
The Government of India's Technology Vision-2035 focuses on improving each Indian's quality of life. Science is tenacious in its pursuit of the truth, regardless of its importance or immediate application. It offers hints, if not answers, and goes as far as the imagination allows. Engineering is all about enabling and offering solutions based on scientific principles. Technology, which is founded on scientific discovery and engineering ideas and improvements, is the final mile for societal benefit.
India is a tremendous inventor and has made steady development in this area. India is ranked 48 (2020) in the Global Innovation Index (GII), making it into the top 50 for the first time. Prof. Manna feels India has the capability and potential to crack the top ten. "Let us ensure that Science, Engineering, and Technology in India complement and thrive together so that our society reaches the desired culture, growth, and prosperity as quickly as possible," Prof Manna said.
SRM University-AP Develops Sustainable Transparent ‘Biofilm’ To Replace Plastic Cuvettes
September 20, 2021: Dr Anil K Suresh, Associate Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, and his team at SRM University, AP recently developed a see-through transparent (with 85 per cent above transmittance) bio template from fish scale wastes to replace the widespread use of environmentally unfriendly disposal plastic cuvettes for UV-Visible Spectroscopy measurements in the 350-900 nm spectrum. UV-Vis spectroscopy is a versatile analytical instrument that can be used to investigate the nature of a wide range of synthetic, biological, and clinical compounds for pharmaceutical and environmental purposes. The members of the team demonstrated realistic on-biotemplate analysis of a variety of analytes, including DNA, proteins, nanoparticles, organic dyes, bacteria, the BSA assay, and dye degradation.
According to Dr Anil, the large-scale development of the biotemplate can handle various challenges in conducting sustainable research; for example, it can produce a great demand for fish scales as a resource stratagem that would otherwise cause bad odor and disease propagation if thrown. Second, the use of non-biodegradable plastic cuvettes for routine analytics can be reduced, and third, unlike plastic cuvettes, which require a 500-fold analyte, our biotemplate allows for analysis at very low 10 microlitre volumes, allowing for the analysis of expensive, rare, and high-risk analytes. Dr Anil K Suresh has been given an Indian patent, which gives him ownership of the copyrights to this ground-breaking discovery. The Royal Society of Chemistry has approved this paper for publication in the distinguished Journal of "Green Chemistry."
In addition, the study team demonstrated the ease of large-scale production by producing 3000 bio templates at a low cost. Dr Anil stressed that this low-cost, plastic-free, use-and-throw biodegradable transparent biotemplate derived from food waste as a bioresource stratagem has enormous potential in routine scientific and pharma UV-Vis analytics, and he plans to introduce it to the scientific community as a sustainable science solution very soon.
Dr Anil Suresh concluded that this groundbreaking idea would not have been possible without his team's tireless efforts and the ongoing support of the university administration, which is also encouraging and willing to assist Dr Anil in launching his own company within the university.
SRM University-AP Research Student Gets Prestigious Scholarship From IRRI
September 14, 2021: Faraz Azeem, a doctoral student in the Department of Biological Sciences at SRM University, AP in Andhra Pradesh, has won a coveted scholarship from the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in Manila, Philippines. For one year and four months, Faraz will be able to complete a portion of his PhD research under the supervision of Dr Jauhar Ali, Senior Scientist-II, Head - Hybrid Rice Development Consortium (HRDC), Leader - Hybrid Rice Breeding Cluster, Rice Breeding Platform, International Rice Research Institute, Los Banos, Philippines.
Faraz began his studies at SRM University-AP in Andhra Pradesh in January 2021, where he is focusing on "Understanding the genetics and molecular biology of nitrogen-use efficiency in rice" with Prof Jayaseelan Murugaiyan, HoD, Department of Biological Sciences, SRM University-AP. SRM University-AP President Dr P Sathyanarayanan, Vice-Chancellor Prof V S Rao, and Pro-Vice-Chancellor Prof D Narayana Rao congratulated Faraz on his achievement.
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is a global agricultural research and training organisation headquartered in Los Banos, Laguna, Philippines, with offices in seventeen countries. IRRI is well-known for its involvement in developing rice varieties that helped Asia avoid hunger during the 1960s Green Revolution. There are 15 agricultural research centres in the CGIAR Consortium of International Agricultural Research Centres, a global alliance of institutions specialising in food security research. One of them is the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). It is also Asia's largest non-profit agricultural research institution.
Along with its PhD programmes, SRM University-AP offers a wide range of chances and benefits. So far, the embryonic institution has around 150 PhD students enrolled in engineering, science, liberal arts, business administration, and social sciences departments. SRM University-AP University offers a vibrant research environment with cutting-edge facilities, as well as excellent fellowships, affordable tuition costs, and free food and lodging on campus. The academic advisers have extensive research expertise and experience, as well as international exposure.
SRM University-AP has also signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with reputable colleges throughout the world for a Student Exchange Programme. In addition, the institution is involved in research programmes that are supported by well-known organisations, companies, and the Indian government. Some of the current ongoing initiatives include those sponsored by DST, DST-NSM, DBT, DBT-Wellcome Trust, UGC-DAE, ARBL, Titan Industries, and others.
SRMAP commemorates ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ with 'Fit India Freedom Run'
August 16, 2021: On Friday, August 13, 2021, SRM University, AP hosted a 'Fit India Freedom Run' as part of India's 75th anniversary of independence celebrations around the country. Professor VS Rao, Vice-Chancellor, opened the ceremony as part of the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav,’ as requested by the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. The flag was waved by Vice-Chancellor VS Rao and Pro-Vice-Chancellor Prof D Narayana Rao to start the Freedom Run, which was attended by a huge number of students, academics, and personnel. Dr. Vinayak Kalluri, Registrar-in-Charge; Sivakumar Raghavan, Director of Human Resources; Revathi Balakrishnan, Assistant Director of Student Affairs; Wg Commander Venkatachalam, Director of Campus Life Maintenance; Suma N, Chief Finance and Accounts Officer; and others were in attendance. Researchers and staff from several departments marched forward, shouting slogans about the country's integrity.
The Honorable Prime Minister Sri Narendra Modi started the FIT INDIA Movement on August 29, 2019 to make fitness a part of our daily lives. The Movement's goal is to change people's habits and encourage them to live a more active lifestyle.
SRM AP To Organise Webinar On National Education Policy 2020 And Its Nuances
July 22, 2021: The Government of India implemented the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) almost a year ago. The NEP-2020 is noteworthy for a variety of reasons, but it has also sparked some concerns among citizens and educators. As part of the University Distinguished Lecture Series, Prof D Narayana Rao, Pro Vice-Chancellor, SRM University, AP, has organized a much-anticipated webinar on National Education Policy 2020 and its complexities. Dr. K Kasturirangan, Padma Vibhushan, Chairman, National Education Policy-2020 (NEP), will discuss some of the new policy's key aspects and implications. The University Distinguished Lecture will be presided over by Dr Audimulapu Suresh, the Hon'ble Minister for Education of Andhra Pradesh. The webinar is scheduled to be conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 24, 2021.
Dr. Kasturirangan's lecture, titled ‘Creating a Vibrant Knowledge Society – An Indian Strategy for the Twenty-First Century,’ will go over how to connect school, collegiate, and university education to provide student-centric, multidisciplinary, and holistic education, which is at the heart of the National Education Policy 2020 concept. NEP 2020, as the country's first education policy of the twenty-first century, promises to address the country's various expanding developmental imperatives. This strategy aspires to update and revamp all parts of the education structure, including legislation and governance, in order to develop a new system that is linked with the aspirational goals of 21st-century education while respecting India's traditions and values. The NEP highlights the importance of higher education in developing the skills that society will require in the next 25 years and beyond. The NEP-2020 builds the groundwork for a ‘New India of the Twenty-First Century.’
SRM AP Students Create Record With Startup OurEye.Ai
July 15, 2021: OurEye.ai was developed by SRM University, AP's first class of BTech students as an automated, end-to-end video intelligence solution for businesses to analyse surveillance camera records using pre-existing CCTV-IP infrastructure.
OurEye acquired USD 35,000 from Sanjay Mehta's 100X.VC and now has a 23-member team, including the three co-founders – Sourav Sanyal, Miran Junaidi, and Saurabh Ghanekar, who are all final-year Computer Science students at SRM University in Andhra Pradesh.
According to the OurEye team, the start-up produced over USD 120,000 by being used by 11 firms across 17 locations, allowing them to continue their aim of bringing cameras to life.
With pre-existing CCTV-IP infrastructure, OurEye.ai aims to open up a whole new world of remote auditing and monitoring. It is a real-time video analytics platform that enables businesses to use video analytics to supercharge their operations.
This transforms and solves a wide range of operational issues in industries such as food and beverage, hospitality, workplace safety, and manufacturing.
Dr P Sathyanarayan, president of SRM University AP, stated the university has a "clear charter to progress and encourage entrepreneurial and start-up ecosystem and culture to transform the state and country."
“It's encouraging to see that we were the first in the country to form a Design, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship alliance with UC Berkeley, SECT, and Jacobs,” he said.
“Our goal is for SRM AP to become Amaravathi's pride, similar to what UC Berkeley and Stanford are for Silicon Valley. I recognise and honor Sourav, Miran, and Saurabh, the Co-Founders of OurEye.ai, the start-up, an award of Rs 5 lakh with great pleasure,” he said.
Twins Get Rs 50 Lakh Pay Package Each In SRM University AP Campus Selections
June 30, 2021: Saptarshi and Rajarshi Majumdar, students at SRM University-AP in Andhra Pradesh, each received a yearly salary of 50 lakh from PVP Inc, a Google Japan strategic partner. During the campus placement, they were chosen. This is possibly the highest stipend ever offered to students graduating from Andhra Pradesh. In addition, for the first time in the state, twin brothers were placed in the same company and were paid equally.
Saptarshi and Rajarshi are from SRM University's AP campus's first batch of engineering students. The first batch's average annual package was Rs. 7 lakh per annum. The twins were honoured by the institution on Saturday, June 26th, 2021. SRM University – AP was one of the educational institutions of higher learning established in Amaravati with the goal of serving as a Telugu education hub. Prof. VS Rao, SRMAP Vice-Chancellor, complimented the students who excelled in the placement drive and awarded them each a cash prize of Rs. 2 lakh.
Saptarshi and Rajarshi expressed their gratitude to their parents and the university staff for their accomplishments. “We never expected we'd be able to secure such significant placements. We went to school together and grew up with identical ideas. We laboured with the goal of landing a job in the same field, and we were successful,” Sapthagiri added. Rajarshi expressed his gratitude to SRMAP for providing the incubation facility and placement cell, as well as for guiding and motivating him.
We are working toward a goal of providing the country with high-quality engineers, entrepreneurs, and professionals. Our alumni have made the university a desirable destination for leading industrial recruiters in our first placement campaign. SRM University-AP is proud of its inaugural graduating class, which had a 100% placement rate, with the majority of students receiving several offers from reputable employers. 71 per cent of students received Marquee, Super Dream, and Dream offers for 20+, 10+, and 5+ lakhs, respectively, and 600+ firms came to recruit at the university. Amazon, PayPal, Barclay, American Express, Bank of America, Walmart, AB InBev, TCS, Cognizant, Infosys, L&T, AIS, JSW, and Adani are among the top recruiters.
SRM University-AP Sets New Records On Pinnacles Of Excellence
June 26, 2021: Incredible Placements, soar further to International Universities, and Entrepreneurial Ventures and Start-Ups - the first graduating students of SRM University-AP unleashing the power and setting records.
SRM AP is the first private institution in India to accomplish a Rs 50 lakh twin placement with PVP Inc., a Google Japan strategic partner. SRM AP equips and delivers world-class possibilities to its graduates to continue their careers across India and internationally.
The first batch sets a record for 100 per cent placement, with the majority of students receiving multiple offers. 71 per cent of students received Marquee, Super Dream, and Dream offers for over 20, 10, and 5 lakh, respectively, and more than 600 firms came to recruit at the university. Amazon, PayPal, Barclay, American Express, Bank of America, Walmart, AB InBev, TCS, Cognizant, Infosys, L&T, AIS, JSW, and Adani are among the top recruiters.
The university's entrepreneurial ecosystem, which includes over 200 mentors and venture capitalists, seed-funded incubators and accelerators, and the UC Berkeley Collaboration for Innovation, Design, and Entrepreneurship, helped the university set the record for being the first private university in India to receive $120,000 in angel funding for the first graduating student start-up, OurEye.
"Seeing so many achievers in the maiden batch is undoubtedly a very happy time for us," said Dr. P Sathyanarayanan, President of the institution. “This confirms our commitment to producing icons, not just graduates, and positioning the university as the first choice for engineers and entrepreneurs seeking to pursue their passions and realise their dreams.”, he continued.
In addition, a large percentage of graduates are accepted to premier colleges around the world for further study, with half of them receiving remarkable scholarships worth up to $52,000. The University of California, Berkeley, the University of Wisconsin, Madison, the Illinois Institute of Technology, New York University, and King's College, London are among them.
SRM University-AP, Undergrad Physics Student Files Patent
June 19, 2021: Under the supervision of Dr Sabyasachi Mukhopadhyay, Assistant Professor, Department of Physics, SRM University-AP, Sreelekha Bhuvaneswari, a BSc Physics final year student in Andhra Pradesh, filed a patent for her work titled ‘A fibre material with moisture retention capacity with thermal tolerance and a method for manufacture.’
The project aims to provide a process for designing a cotton cloth that can be used instead of air conditioners. The Saharan silver ants, who regulate their body temperatures in the blistering desert heat, were the inspiration for this fabric pattern, as were the cooling powers of clay. This study would greatly reduce the need for air conditioning and other cooling systems in hot environments, lowering power consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Sreelekha hopes that this research will bridge the socioeconomic difference between haves and have-nots in communities because this cloth is environmentally friendly, durable, and cost-effective.
"I owe a debt of gratitude to Dr Sabyasachi sir for his unwavering support and guidance. Several models failed, but he believed in the concept, which encouraged me to continue with the project. The University's facilities made the process go smoothly; once the proposal was submitted, the system was automated. I appreciate the people at SRM University-AP believing in my idea and assisting me with the formalities. I could not have completed the design without the resources provided at my university", Bhuvaneswari stated.
Chairman-AICTE Elucidate The Changing Scenarios Of The Education Sector In The Post Covid Era
June 7, 2021: SRM University, Andhra Pradesh hosted the tenth edition of the University Distinguished Lecture (UDL) Series, which focused on a timely issue, ‘Higher Education in India in the Post-Covid-19 era.’ The Distinguished Lecture was given by Prof Anil Sahasrabudhe, Chairman of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), and a special address was given by Satish Chandra, IAS, Special Chief Secretary, Higher Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh.
Prof D Narayana Rao, Pro-Vice-Chancellor of SRM University-AP, provided context for the event in his welcome address, emphasising how the unprecedented Covid-19 crisis has resulted in the temporary closure of approximately 1,000 universities and 40,000 colleges across the country, severely disrupting teaching and learning processes as well as research activities. People had to adjust to the shift to ‘Learn From Anywhere (LFA)’ which happened overnight. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 recognises the significance of maximising technology's benefits while also noting its hazards and perils. Online education calls for carefully designing and appropriately scaled studies to determine how the benefits of online/digital education can be reaped while addressing or mitigating the downsides. There is a need to establish a ‘Digital and online Wing’ in the Departments of Education in different states of the country.
In his Distinguished Lecture, Prof Anil Sahasrabudhe stated that the usage of technology in the educational environment began before Covid. Platforms like Swayam and the National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) were created to deliver quality education to everyone over the internet. Digital education has a benefit that no one can deny: it eliminates the need for physical distance in education. Students can receive digital education from anywhere in the world if they have access to a computer and an internet connection.
In relation to the state of Andhra Pradesh, Satish Chandra emphasised the issues connected with online education. The pandemic has hit 3,000 colleges and 17 institutions in the Higher Education Sector, affecting 12 lakh students. The future of education, on the other hand, will provide a hybrid environment that includes both online and offline teaching-learning alternatives. He believes that learning management systems, online platforms, and devices such as desktops, laptops, and tablets will all become part of the new normal in the education sector. The Government of Andhra Pradesh seeks to assist economically disadvantaged students by providing low-cost gadgets through several scholarship programmes.
SRM University-AP Organises International Conclave on "Transition towards sustainability of Agriculture: Role of Technology in Agriculture Supply Chain"
June 4, 2021: The Department of Economics at SRM University, Andhra Pradesh recently hosted an International Conclave on ‘Transition towards Agriculture Sustainability: Role of Technology in Agriculture Supply Chain.’ The event's chief guest was Prof Vijay Paul Sharma, Chairman, Commission for Agriculture Costs and Prices (CACP), Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer Welfare, Government of India. The top agricultural economist from India and abroad from the reputed institutions, i.e., Arizona State University, USA; Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Bangladesh; ICAR-NIAP; IFPRI South Asia Office Delhi; JNU, IIMA, IIMB, IGIDR Mumbai, Delhi School of Economics; Institute of Economic Growth; Symbiosis School of Economics, Pune; Central University of Punjab; Central University of Jammu; Sharda University, Noida; Amity University, Noida; PAU, Ludhiana; AN Sinha Institute of Social Sciences, Patna; Centre for Development Studies; Thrivanthapuram delivered lectures and participated in Panel Discussions in the two-day event.
Prof Vijay Paul Sharma, Chairman, Commission for Agriculture Costs and Prices (CACP), Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer Welfare, GoI, India, highlighted all facets of the agriculture industry to achieve sustainable growth in the first Keynote Address of the conference. He began with a shift in agriculture production from supply-driven to demand-driven, closing the yield gap between states, and then moved on to the appropriate level of government intervention to improve farmer welfare, labour shortages and mechanisation, technology, credit infrastructure, public investment, and climate change and variability.
Prof R S Desh Pande, a famous economist, stated that agriculture is at a standstill and that agriculture's long-term viability would be difficult. Commercialisation (cropping method) and greed, he said, are the two biggest enemies of sustainability. He stated that we are mostly receiving technology that is cost-increasing rather than cost-saving, which has resulted in a fall in the net income of farmers over the last two decades.
The event drew nearly 20 notable panellists and presenters, as well as more than 100 attendees. Dr Ananda Rao Suvvari, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, SRM University-AP, congratulated all of the speakers and panellists for their contributions to the success of the conclave.
SRM AP Predicts Of Waning Time Of Second Wave Of Covid – 19 Spread In The States
June 2, 2021: Prof. D Narayana Rao, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, SRM University – AP initiated a project to estimate the Covid – 19 End-Time in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and West Bengal. Dr Soumyajyoti Biswas of SRM University in Andhra Pradesh, along with four BTech students, Anvesh Reddy, Hanesh Koganti, Sai Krishna, and Suhas Reddy, conducted an innovative analysis to forecast the end of the second wave of Covid – 19 spread in these states. The study used the Susceptible – Infected – Recovered (SIR) model, which was based on information from the Covid – 19 afflicted persons and the number of recovered people, as well as data from state governments. The SRM Team used these data, as well as the SIR Model and Machine Learning methodologies. The following table shows the end-times for the propagation of Covid-19 in several states:
The End-Time is defined as the date on which the number of COVID-affected patients in a given state is decreased to 5% of the peak number of cases.
The model has also been validated using data from the states of Delhi and Uttar Pradesh.
| Delhi: Peak of 28,935 was on 20th April 2021 and 5% of the peak number is 1490 and is predicted to occur on 28th May with an error of - 2 days to + 2 days Actuals: 26th May: 1491 27th May: 1072 28th May: 1141 |
| Uttar Pradesh: Peak of 37,944 was n 24th April 2021 and 5% of the peak number is 1897 and is predicted to occur on 27th May with an error of -2 days to +3 days. Actuals: 27th May: 3179 28th May: 2276 29th May: 2014 30th May: 1864 |
“The validation of the end-times of the second wave of Covid-19 dissemination also boosts our confidence in the projections given for other states.” Said Professor Rao
In comparison to the other states of Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Karnataka, and Maharashtra, the second wave of Covid-19 continues to spread for longer periods and errors are high in West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh. These variables may be linked to the enormous crowds that have happened in the four states on multiple times.
These predictions, according to Prof Narayana Rao, could aid in evaluating the impact on the medium and small company sectors. It could aid in the planning of academic sessions, examinations, and other activities in the education sector. It could also aid in the planning of medical infrastructure for healthcare in various jurisdictions.
Placements Update: First CSE Batch Achieves 100% Placements with Highest Salary of Rs 29.5 LPA
May 31, 2021: The Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) reports 100% placements of its first graduating batch. During the Covid-19 pandemic last year, SRM University, Andhra Pradesh launched its first-ever placement effort. Despite the challenges, the engineers of the CSE department discovered their passion and a job offer that fit their needs. CSE students who excelled received enviable offers, with the highest offer of Rs 29.5 LPA and an average offer of Rs 7.05 LPA. About 71 per cent of students are placed with Super Dream and Dream offers.
For both students and recruiters, the hiring procedure was a challenging chore to complete in the midst of an unprecedented crisis. The university's placement team, Corporate Relations and Career Services (CR&CS), has played a crucial role by conducting the placement drive with passion and determination. During these challenging times, the students were given all of the assistance they required. Students gained hands-on experience, industry exposure, and a better understanding of business expectations during their internships and projects at reputable companies. This experience aided the students in their job interview preparation.
The CR&CS team organised multiple training sessions for core and soft skill development, which improved their knowledge and personality. Students were also helped in their preparation via simulated interviews and workshops with corporate professionals. The students' basic skills were strengthened by the multidisciplinary modernised curriculum, which provided them with in-depth information in their subject. "The selection procedure was rigorous, but with the enormous knowledge we received in the classroom lessons, I cleared it with ease," Sri Ritika Katragadda, who has been offered the maximum compensation of 29.5 LPA, said.
According to Vivekanandan, Assistant Director of Corporate Relations and Career Services, "We were always on the lookout for the most beneficial prospects for our students. The best recruiters came to SRM University-AP because of the skill displayed by CSE students throughout internships, projects, curriculum, and extra-curricular activities."
P Mohan Aditya, Student Of SRM University, AP Receives Copyright For Design Of Face Shield
May 31, 2021: P Mohan Aditya, an SRM University, Andhra Pradesh student, was given copyright for his invention of a biodegradable ‘Face Shield for Humans'.
P Mohan Aditya, a third-year Mechanical Engineering student from SRM University in Andhra Pradesh, took great advances toward designing the very helpful face shield constructed from bio-degradable chemicals when the Covid-19 outbreak ravaged the world. Because it was an upgraded version of the usual face shields, he termed it ‘Facial Shield 2.0’. The copyright was granted to him as a result of the novel features he introduced to it.
The face shield 2.0 protects the mucous membranes (nose, eyes, and mouth) and includes a transparent visor constructed of a thin layer of 175-micron reusable plastic and a highly durable three-ply corrugated cardboard headband. The bursting strength of the cardboard is 16kg/sq.cm, making it both strong and light. Because biodegradable materials were used, the price of the face shield was kept low at Rs 15. The face shield 2.0 is adjustable to fit all head sizes and is composed of firm elastic for a comfortable fit that won't hurt your head.
Aditya developed the transparent visor of the face shield with CAD software and used the CNC machine to make the rest of the headband. The CAD model was fed into the CNC machine, which then analysed and cut the cardboard and translucent sheet in accordance with the design.
On 09-08-2020, P Mohan Aditya applied for a copyright for another unique invention titled ‘construction block for bed’. The Covid 19 patients' construction block for bed is once again a unique work of manufacturing beds out of reused materials. In a previous team assignment, he and his team successfully built an electric bicycle using a 24V 250Watt DC motor and a 12V and 12Ah battery. Aditya aspires to be a successful engineer who contributes to the welfare of society through his ideas.
Technology Business Incubator (TBI) of SRM University-AP Launches The First Start-up Venture Cohort
May 16, 2021: On May 15, in the presence of the special guest of honour from industry, Prof Ramesh Loganathan, Head of Co-innovation and Outreach at IIIT Hyderabad and Ex-Chief Innovation Officer of the Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC), the Technology Business Incubator of SRM University, Andhra Pradesh inaugurated the first venture cohort with 36 selected start-up business ventures.
“From the beginning, SRM University-AP has been focused on developing entrepreneurs who will be tomorrow's leaders. The University inked an MOU with the University of California, Berkeley to create the curriculum to foster entrepreneurship", said Prof V S Rao, Vice-Chancellor, SRM University-AP in his welcoming speech.
The event's proceedings were advanced by the guest of honour, Prof Ramesh Loganathan, who presented a quick overview of the scope and future of entrepreneurship in India and the global context. “Identifying the challenges in the ecosystem should be the first step in the entrepreneurial journey. Face recognition software, for example, was developed with the goal of recording student attendance at institutions. Similarly, aspiring entrepreneurs should identify comparable issues, conduct extensive market research, and then draft a business strategy. The cost of the product/idea should be the final consideration.”
There were 62 teams totalling 192 students that applied for the opportunity. A total of 36 teams/ventures were chosen to be a part of the SRM TBI's inaugural cohort after a thorough screening and review on multiple characteristics such as innovation, scalability, and commercialisation.
For a minimum of 12 months, the selected businesses will be mentored and supported, including infrastructure assistance, mentoring and networking assistance, seed fund and innovation fund assistance, hardware and software assistance, industry linkage, learning resources, market exposure, and other services.
SRM TBI will also offer a chance to pitch to investors, as well as connections with industry experts, market connectivity, and a worldwide network of mentors. Product validation track applicants must be building a prototype or MVP, whereas Market validation track applicants must be in the pre-revenue/revenue stage. Mentors and professionals from their respective fields will provide hands-on mentorship and advice to each of the 36 start-up companies. During the programme, the start-ups will have physical connections with mentors via contact sessions at SRM AP and virtual connections with mentors during online seminars.
SRM University-AP Carries Out Research To Predict The End Time Of Covid-19 in Andhra Pradesh
May 12, 2021: In the current pandemic scenario, one important question is how long it will take for the outbreak to be suppressed and normalcy to return. The thesis was initiated by Professor D Narayana Rao, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, SRM University–AP, in this sense. Dr Soumyajyoti Biswas of SRM University, Andhra Pradesh conducted an interesting analysis with four BTech students to predict the end time of Covid-19 spread in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The study used the Susceptible – Infected – Recovered (SIR) model, which used data on Covid-19 affected people and the number of people who recovered from the disease, which the Government of Andhra Pradesh makes available through its control command centre. This data was used by the SRM Team, who then used the SIR Model and Machine Learning techniques. According to the report, the infection rate in AP will be below 100 a day by July 15, 2021.
With the assumption that infection decays at the same rate as rise, the model predicts that the number of infected people will be 10,000 on May 21, 15,000 on May 30, 1,000 on June 14, 500 on June 23, and 100 on June 23. (July 15)
The above report has been forwarded to the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh's Special Chief Secretary.
SRMJEEE 2021 To Be Held In May and July
May 7, 2021: For its various BTech programmes, SRM University, Andhra Pradesh will conduct SRMJEEE 2021 in two phases.
SRMJEEE – Phase I will be held on the May 23 and 24, and SRMJEEE – Phase II will be held on July 25 and 26.
Exams will be proctored remotely and administered online. SRMJEEE applications will close on May 15 for Phase I and July 20 for Phase II, respectively.
SRM University-AP Celebrates The Exorbitant Success in Maiden Batch Placement 2021
April 29: Despite the global pandemic, SRM campuses continued to provide students with a high-quality learning environment and challenging opportunities. SRM University, Andhra Pradesh is pleased to announce that 92 per cent of graduating students found jobs. During the Placement Drive, over 500 corporates visited SRM campuses, including Amazon, Adobe, Infosys, HealthRx, Bank of America, Standard Chartered, among many others, all of whom offered exciting opportunities. Students from the first batch got one or more job offers from reputable firms, with the highest CTC of Rs 29.5 LPA and the average compensation of Rs 6.2 LPA, and over 57 per cent of offers were Super Dream and Dream offers.
Dr P Sathyanarayanan, the university's Founder and President, established the university with the aim of offering quality education to students who would not only be able to secure a place of their choice but also contribute to society. It's been an exciting experience so far, and the students have represented the university well in both academics and extracurricular events. "SRM University-AP is committed to devising methods to mould students into world leaders, acknowledging the needs of the hour," said Dr Sathyanarayanan.
It was a priority for the university to pursue the right career opportunities for its worthy students. Corporate Relations and Career Services (CR & CS) were heavily active in ensuring that students received the best preparation and placement opportunities possible. SRM University-AP assumes that any student is full of potential and that if those potentials are carefully pursued, they will achieve greater heights. The vision was validated by the first class of students.
SRM University AP Celebrates Research Day 2021
February 1, 2021: SRM University, Andhra Pradesh recently celebrated Research Day 2021 at the university campus. The ceremony entails different endeavors to recognise and inspire researchers to perform rigorous academic work to enrich society. "Research Day is when SRM University-AP commemorates the faculty and students for their outstanding research contributions," said Dr. P Sathyanarayanan, President, SRM AP while applauding the initiative.
The university invited the Director of Vikram Sarabhai Space Center (VSSC), Thiruvananthapuram S Somanath as the Chief Guest of the event. He interpreted the dynamics of space engineering in his speech on 'The Indian Space Enterprise Achievements & New Directions' by explaining information related to space infrastructure and technology elements in the manufacture of rockets, including the construction of space vehicles capable of operating in space for years unattended. He further says, "The challenge associated with Space Engineering continues to be high cost and low volume production."
Eminent scientific achievements and efforts from numerous faculty, academic scholars, and undergraduate students were rewarded as the celebration continued. The students and staff were encouraged to submit abstracts of their studies as part of the study day programme. Out of 176 applications from students and 40 from SRM AP's faculty class, 20 were awarded gold medals, while 6 were awarded silver medals. In addition, during the Study Day celebration, a special issue of abstracts containing all of the abstracts submitted for public consumption was unveiled.
Admissions 2021; SRM-AP Invites Applications for BTech and Other Programmes
December 24, 2020: SRM University, Andhra Pradesh is inviting applications for admissions 2021 for its BTech and other undergraduate courses in Basic Sciences, Management and Liberal Arts.
Students aspiring admission to its popular BTech programme need to register for the common entrance exam, SRMJEEE 2021 which is scheduled to be held in the second week of April 2021 in 127 Indian cities and five countries abroad - Dubai, Doha, Muscat, Bahrain, and Kuwait. As a part of the eligibility criteria, the aspirants must have a minimum aggregate of 60 per cent in Class 12 in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
NRI can also appear for SRMJEEE to avail domestic fee with an option to switch over to International Category with applicable fees just in case of not getting the desired course. They also have the option to apply under the International Admission Category without taking SRMJEEE.
Other programmes offered at SRM-AP are:
- BTech- Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering and Mechanical Engineering
- BSc/ BSc (Hons) - Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Economics, Integrative Biology, Physics and Psychology
- BA/BA(Hons)– English, History and Liberal Arts
- BBA (Hons)
- BCom/BCom (Hons)
SRM-AP aims at imparting quality education to the students by offering the opportunity to choose between major and minor specialisation across its various schools and disciplines. Innovation, Design and Entrepreneurship Academy (IDEA), Semester Abroad Programmes and Research Intern in MIT, Carnegie Mellon, UC Berkeley, Georgia Tech, University of Wisconsin-Madison, NUS and NTU are avenues for students to participate in.
Talking about the placements, the university has a track record of over 8,500 job offers with the highest salary package ranging up to Rs 41.6 lakh. Top recruiters include Microsoft, Amazon, Accenture, TCS, Cognizant, Wipro, L&T and Nissan.
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December 24, 2020: Dr Sutharsan Govindarajan, Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at SRM University, Andhra Pradesh has ben recently felicitated and awarded with the Early Career Fellowship by DBT/Wellcome Trust India Alliance. He has been awarded a sum amount of Rs 1.24 crore for a period of 60 months for the extensive research on "Jumbophages as ancient models for cell organisation.
DBT/Wellcome Trust India Alliance is an autonomous, dynamic public charity that supports health and biomedical science research in India. The Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India and the Wellcome Foundation, UK, finance the India Alliance.
The DBT/Wellcome Trust award is a very prestigious award granted to faculty members of leading and highly known institutions such as IISc, Bangalore and the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR). Though SRM University-AP is a newly established university, Dr Sutharsan Govindarajan has made this recognition through transformational ideas and excellent publications in the best of the world's most important journals such as Nature, Nature Microbiology, the PNAS.
SRM-AP Welcomes J Ernest Samuel Ratnakumar as the New Registrar of the University
December 8, 2020: Earlier today Professor VS Rao, Vice-Chancellor of SRM University, Andhra Pradesh announced the appointment of the new registrar J Ernest Samuel Ratnakumar.
Samuel is a well experienced and professionally qualified person who holds first-class Master’s in Commerce, Management and Law with Rankings in respective specifications. Apart from business experience, he has more than three decades of rich and varied experience in Senior Research, Legal and General Administration. For his meritorious service and exemplary efforts, he is also the recipient of numerous honours.
Samuel has addressed various fields of senior academic administration - Academia, Legal and General Administration - covering three decades of rich experience, aside from comprehensive business experience. As Deputy Director and Northern Regional Head of ICAI New Delhi, Registrar of the National Importance Institution (NITT), Institution of Eminence (BITS, Pilani) & Shiv Nadar University (Noida) and Central University (IGNOU), Samuel has held numerous senior leadership roles. He is also the recipient of the Vedant Excellence Award 2020 by Vedant Foundation, Rajkot on 15th October 2020 for his outstanding contribution in Administration.
He will be responsible for heading the registration staff and other offices, maintaining conformity with the various regulatory bodies, Liaison for Branches of Government as the registrar at SRM-AP. In the functional fields of HR, Campus Life Management, Liaison and Public Relations, Samuel will be supported by different directors to help the University's advancement and the formation of an institution driven by high efficiency.
Students of SRM University-AP, Andhra Pradesh Become Successful Young Entrepreneurs
November 24, 2020: Sourav Sanyal, Miran Junaidi, and Saurabh Ghanekar, students of the fourth year, at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at SRM University, Andhra Pradesh, have recently developed an integrated, end-to-end video intelligence solution. Called OurEye.ai, it is a solution developed for businesses to track surveillance camera videos, leveraging pre-existing CCTV-IP infrastructure. While extending their appreciation to SRM AP for shaping their careers from the outset of their university learning journey, Miran says, "In favour of a memory-based rote learning process, the pioneering active learning pedagogy at SRM AP allowed us to develop as learners. Our views were also assisted and promoted by the approachable leadership at SRM AP, guiding us on the road of progress.”
In addition to sponsoring over 5 international conferences, as part of the Semester Abroad programme, SRM AP allows brilliant students to study a semester at the University of California, Berkeley to expand their knowledge horizons. This start-up was imagined by the trio when they were pursuing their semester at UCB. The three students realised that the businesses’ capital spending on setting up cameras is immense and the return on investment is low. This led them to create a network through embedded Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning technologies that can deliver real-time alerts to superiors. OurEye helps companies to deploy via existing cameras a remote auditor/quality controller. The software is designed to observe and monitor on the basis of market criteria, providing actionable observations to enhance company processes and scale.
OurEye raised $35,000 from 100X.VC, headed by Sanjay Mehta, and currently consists of 23 team members, including the three co-founders. The start-up, which was used by 11 businesses across 17 channels, produced sales of Rs 17 lakh in the last financial year. The students say, "We are learning so many new things and are growing so quickly. We also expect to add new capabilities to the app, recruit a sales team to extend reach to hospitals, schools, and business spaces. Quite soon after the pandemic, we are going to open an office in Bengaluru that would house 35 engineers and other staff."
Stanford University Recognises Dr Imran Pancha as One of the Top Biotechnologists Across the World
November 21, 2020: Researchers at Stanford University have recently released a report recognising 1,074 faculty/scientists in the field of Biotechnology as the world’s topmost Biotechnologists. Out of the total 1,074 Biotechnologists, 77 are Indian faculty/ scientists among which Dr Imran Pancha from SRM University, Andhra Pradesh is one. This is an amazing accomplishment to be in the world's top two per cent of scientists for a young faculty from a fledgeling university. The President of SRM University-AP, Dr P Sathyanarayanan, awarded Dr Pancha for bringing this research laurel to the university.
Overall, India hosts 2,313 scientists/faculty of the top 160,000 scientists from various fields of science & technology across the globe. This list represents famous and distinguished scientists across the world.
Dr Imran Pancha is a young scholar based at SRM University-AP, Andhra Pradesh, as an assistant professor in the Department of Biology. After graduating from Bhavnagar University, he received his doctoral degree from the CSIR Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute-Bhavnagar. Until joining SRM University-AP, he also served as a post-doctoral fellow at the Japanese Society for the Advancement of Research in Japan.
SRM-AP Invites Minister of Education for Inauguration Ceremony of Sub Post Office at Campus
November 17, 2020: India post today inaugurated its new sub post office at SRM University, Andhra Pradesh campus. The university invited the Hon’ble Minister of Education Adimulapu Suresh to perform the inauguration rituals. The event also witnessed the presence of eminent personalities such as Chief Postmaster General, Andhra Pradesh Circle M Venkateswarlu IPoS; Postmaster General, Vijayawada Region T M Sreelatha; and, Vice-Chancellor SRM University-AP Prof V S Rao.
The post office is one of India’s most modern post offices equipped with all new-age ultra-modern facilities to fulfil today’s needs such as Paperless services, Dakpay, Savings and PPF accounts, PM Schemes, Doorstep services and ATM Withdrawal.
Later, on this auspicious day, the Vice-Chancellor himself expressed his delight. He was amazed to see how post offices had grown over time. A Life Certificate was also presented to him. Another Life Certificate was carried out on the spot for Suresh himself, the Hon'ble Minister, which demonstrates the phenomenal improvement of the Post-Office facilities.
SRM University-AP Launches Postgraduate Programmes in Engineering
November 5, 2020: SRM University, Andhra Pradesh is all set to launch unique, innovative and research-oriented MTech programmes in Engineering disciplines such as Computer Science, Electronics and Communications, Electrical and Electronics, and Mechanical Engineering.
The curriculum is designed and developed keeping in view the industry needs, and the latest trends in these disciplines for the holistic development of students. The enriching curricula with Core and Elective subjects, fine-tuned at par with top International Universities, will enable the students to emerge as innovative global professionals.
The students will be able to follow the multidisciplinary approach in the design and development of new systems. Students will be imparted with knowledge in latest aspects and technologies through introductory and advanced level courses followed by hands-on experience in their areas of specialisation.
The programmes are aimed at addressing the industry-academia skill-gap in new-age technologies including Internet of Things, E-Mobility, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Materials and Manufacturing, among others. Students will be provided with adequate training, research and internship opportunities to groom themselves to meet the challenges of the real world. The MTech programme at SRM AP is designed to empower students to innovative products and services across various domains in these disciplines. The programme will provide an in-depth understanding of various processes, heralding the learners to fully contribute to the construction of a digital society.
Above all, as SRM University-AP believes in the definitive creation and dissemination of knowledge, and thus, no tuition, transport or accommodation fee will be charged to the student for pursuing MTech programme. In addition, a stipend of Rs 60,000 per annum will be awarded to the students.
University Distinguished Lecture Series 2: Prof N Balakrishnan
November 2, 2020: After the success of Episode 1 of the University Distinguished Lecture Series,SRM University, Andhra Pradesh invited Professor N Balakrishnan of the Super Computer Education and Research Centre, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, to promote Episode 2 of the series. A lecture on 'Data to Discovery in Information Security' was given by Professor Balakrishnan. He stated, "In the last two decades, along with emerging data reserves, data protection issues have rapidly grown. The abundance of information without sufficient protection poses more risks than remedies.”
His deliverables included the data explosion and the ‘Revenge of Silicon’, which made the advent of Artificial Intelligence unavoidable. In contrast to the previous iteration of computers used mainly for computation and processing, he stressed the storage transition that is embodied in smaller structures composed of more complex networks. Characterized by the explosion in speed, volume, and variety, in the big data scenario, the data produced by humans and machines coexist. We spoke about the convergence of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) earlier, and now we have stepped on with the convergence of Nano, Bio, Data, and Cogno (NBIC).
He dedicated the second half of the lecture explaining ‘Revenge of Silicon’ and also shared a few of his research theories across four decades that expressed concerns about the tremendous data being stored and used across networking platforms.
SRM AP Organises Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on ‘Recent Advancements in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence’
November 2, 2020: SRM University, Andhra Pradesh Vice-Chancellor recently initiated a Faculty Development Initiative to provide insights into the new advances in Artificial Intelligence ( AI) and Machine Learning (ML) technologies for members of the Department of Computer Science. He believes that AI is the new and emerging division of Science that also caters to healthcare, technology, banking and finance, and marketing. The development of the country will be accelerated by the introduction of AI, which is very closely related to human life.
To facilitate the guest lecture on the inaugural ceremony, Associate Professor of Computer Engineering V Masilamani were invited from the Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing (IIITDM) Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu. He addressed the importance of Machine Learning for the assessment of digital image content. The other technical session was conducted by Prof. Dipti Prasad Mukherjee, Professor, Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata, who showed how machine learning methods can solve computer vision problems.
SRM AP Launches University Distinguish Lecture Series; Invites Fellow of Royal Society
October 18, 2020: Amid the nationwide lockdown due to the novel Coronavirus, SRM University, Andhra Pradesh launched a new initiative called University Distinguished Lecture Series. Under this initiative, the University invites eminent scientists and experts across the globe to deliver lectures on various inventions and real-life issues.
To mark the beginning of the session, SRM AP invited Professor Ajay K Sood who is a Fellow of the Royal Society, FRS and Honorary Professor, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru to deliver a lecture on “Doing Science Without Borders”: Collaboration and curiosity among researchers will lead to impactful multidisciplinary solutions of the 21st century.
Professor Sood narrated three stories of his recent experiments and research namely, “Emergent flocking behaviour seen in nature: Laboratory experiments”, “Crystallization of Glass: Machine Learning in condensed matter Physics”, and “Bacterial Nano Heat Engine: Getting bacteria to work”. He explained all his experiments in detail and shared his laboratory stories also with an idea to educate students on the importance of multidisciplinary research which can be used to solve basic problems.
About thousand participants from IISc, IITs, NITs, IIITs, IISERs, several Indian Universities including University of Hyderabad, Delhi University, NEHU, Pondicherry University, Punjab University; a few foreign Universities including KAUST, Saudi Arabia, Nagoya University, Japan, Zhejiang Ocean University, China, Teesside University, UK, several Engineering Colleges; National Laboratories of DST, DBT, CSIR, ISRO, DRDO, ICMR, BARC, JNCASR, ARIES, ARCI; industries including ARBL, Tata Steel have attended the distinguished lecture given by Prof Ajay Sood.
Department of Science and Technology, Government of India Sanctions Grant worth Rs 67.97 L to SRM-AP Professors
October 8, 2020: The academic work of three professors from SRM University, Andhra Pradesh in the field of Science and Technology was approved by DST, the Government of India. For his research work on ‘Chemical modulator based microalgal biorefinery for manufacturing biofuels and bioproducts’, Assistant Professor at the Department of Biology, Dr Imran Y Pancha, earned a cumulative outlay of Rs 27 lakh. In addition, Dr Writoban Basu Ball, Assistant Professor, Department of Biology, will conduct research on ‘Targeting Kennedy's cell phosphatidylethanolamine biosynthesis pathway as a common therapeutic technique against protozoan parasites such as Leishmania donovani, Trypanosoma brucei, and Entamoeba histolytica’ with the approved outlay of Rs 26.34 lakh. Furthermore, Assistant Professor Dr Tapan Kumar Hota at the Department of Mathematics will be pursuing research on ‘Mathematical Analysis and Adjoint Dependent Stability for a Miscible Displacement Coupled Convection-Diffusion Equation,’ using the total outlay of Rs 14.63 lakh authorised by DST, Government of India.
President, Vice-Chancellor and Pro-Vice-Chancellor of SRM University, AP appreciated and applauded the perseverance of the professors in achieving research excellence to continue to contribute to the development of the country and community as a whole.
SRM University-AP Invites Former CBI Joint Director For an Interactive Session with 2020 Batch Students
September 24, 2020: SRM University, Andhra Pradesh today invited Former CBI joint director, Sri VV Lakshmi Narayana, for an interactive session with the students of batch 2020. The session intended at guiding and educating students on the needs of tomorrow and the expectations of the corporate world from them.
He addressed the students by suggesting to them that their goal for next four years of academics should be to attain as much knowledge as possible. He further said, “Students should not step in with the desire to get a job after graduation so that they can settle down financially in life, instead, they should be willing to change the future and serve the nation in its quest to progress.”
Narayana emphasised on reading inspirational books that bring awareness and wisdom. He also suggested that respectful attire and the politeness is the key for career elevation. Towards the end of the session, he also addressed the students' queries.
SRM University-AP, Andhra Pradesh Inaugurates Orientation Programme 2020
September 16, 2020: SRM University, Andhra Pradesh, is all set to commence the classes of first-year students online. To mark the beginning of the session, University inaugurates the orientation programme to welcome the fresh batch of students and introduces them to the various aspects of the campus such as management, staff and faculty. The event starts with the leaders talking about the differentiating factor of SRM – AP that strengthens the excellence of the university
During the session, Professor V S Rao, Vice-Chancellor of the SRM AP, introduced students to his revolutionising plans by prioritising research from the first-semester study. He states, “Research should be seamlessly integrated with academic boundaries”. He also encouraged students to appreciate the excitement of research, engineering joy and academic rigour.
SRM AP invited eminent individuals to facilitate motivational conversations to proceed with the orientation programme. To name a few of them, Dr Jaya Prakash Narayana, Former Secretary to Govt. of Andhra Pradesh; Dr R A Mashelkar, FRS, Former Director General CSIR & Chancellor-JIO University; Padma Bhushan Dr K Varaprasad Reddy, Chairman Emeritus-Shantha Biotech; and, Mrs Saritha, IPS officer who will be delivering lectures during various sessions sprawled across the two-week programme organised to encourage students.
SRM-AP Inks MoU With Northeastern University To Encourage Impactful Education And Research
September 13, 2020: SRM University, Andhra Pradesh, recently entered into an agreement with Northeastern University USA with a common vision of shared efforts to support education and research. SRMAP's MoU Committee is working hard to introduce top universities worldwide to students to improve their careers and benefit. Northeastern University is one of the top five per cent universities in the world and this partnership will give students the opportunity to visit, study and learn from one of the prestigious universities in the United States.
At present, a general MoU has been signed that paves way for discussions related to:
- Mobility of faculty, scholars and students between Institutions
- Joint teaching, research, or cultural activity
- Student services and support
- Professional development programmes for faculty and staff.
- Program-based partnerships
- Joint development of ongoing and new curricula and academic projects
- Collaboration in academic publications and other materials of mutual interest
SRM Amravati Celebrates Founder’s Day; Distributes Fruits and Jute Bags to Dwellers
August 25, 2020: On the occasion of the birthday of Dr TR Paarivendhar, Founder and Chancellor of the SRM Group and Member of Parliament for the Perambalur district, Tamil Nadu, SRM University, Andhra Pradesh celebrated the Founder’s Day. The management of the institute distributed fruits and jute bags among the inhabitants of Neerukonda and Kuragallu districts during the celebration and urged them to avoid using plastic items. Vice-Chancellor Professor Vajja Sambasiva Rao, planted saplings around the SRM AP campus to contribute further to the environment.
The management and the team of faculty members visited Sri Krishna Chaitanya Old Age Home in Mangalagiri to visit elderly people. Chief Guest of the event Ram Prasad played the noble hand of distributing fruit to elderly citizens.
SRM AP Recognises Two Students for Serving Poor During Lockdown
August 15, 2020: While celebrating the 73rd Independence Day, Vice Chancellor SRM University, Andhra Pradesh VS Rao presented shawls and honored two of its students - D Lenin Babu and Yarramsetti Saisrinu. The two SRM students took the responsibility to feed poor with rice other essentials amid the nationwide lockdown due to Coronavirus pandemic. The students were presented the ‘Care Humanity’ award along with mementos.
These awards were distributed immediately after the flag-hoisting ceremony by Professor VS Rao.
Dr Sutharsan Receives Prestigious Grant by DBT/Wellcome Trust India Alliance
August 4, 2020: DBT/Wellcome Trust India Alliance recently presented a prestigious grant of ‘Early Career Fellowship’ to Dr Sutharsan Govindarajan, an Assistant Professor at the Department of Biology, SRM University AP, Amaravati. The fellowship is funded by both Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and Wellcome Trust, the United Kingdom and helps young scientists in pursuing quality research work in biomedical sciences and becoming independent researchers in India. For the duration of five years, Dr Sutharsan will receive a total research grant of Rs 1.1 crore.
The India Alliance grants are highly competitive and are dependent on the applicant's profile and the novelty and significance of the work proposed. Only ten or less ‘Early Career Grants’ are awarded to experts every year. With the help of Professor Jayaseelan who is the Biology Department and Fellowship Director, Dr Sutharsan will create an autonomous research laboratory at SRM University, AP.
Dr Sutharsan plans to explore Biology of a new class of Bacteriophages called Jumbo-phages in this study. These are the viruses that attack bacteria but do not affect humans, they are the most abundant biological entities in the world.
July 27, 2020: Despite the global pandemic and nationwide lockdown due to Coronavirus outbreak, SRM University AP, Amaravati set up an example by bringing excellent placement opportunities to students. SRM AP is a three-year-old institute with is the first batch graduating this year. Institute, recently witnessed active participation of MNCs and corporates such as Anheuser-Busch InBev, Health Rx and VIRTUSA Corporation.
Belgium-based multinational drink and brewing company Anheuser-Busch InBev has offered four students six-month internship with a monthly stipend of Rs 30,000 followed by a placement offer worth Rs 12-17 LPA upon successful completion of the internship programme. Another renowned company or a tech-based startup by Bajaj Finserv has offered two students an internship opportunity with a monthly stipend of Rs 35,000 followed by an annual placement package of Rs 12 LPA.
An American IT service provider, VIRTUSA Corporation has offered five students placement package of Rs 4.5 LPA, whereas Sahaj Soft recruited one student, who was offered a salary package of Rs 10 LPA. Sahaj Soft is a software services and consulting firm which provides simple solutions backed by their time-tested methodology and engineering practices.
All these placements are successful results of combine efforts of students as well as SRM management.Workshop on Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare Sector
July 26, 2020: In joint efforts with IEEE-SRM AP Student Branch, the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at SRM University AP, Amaravati, organised an online workshop on the topic ‘Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare’. The University invited the prominent dignitaries from the Healthcare sector that includes the Managing Director of Mahatma Gandhi Cancer Hospital and Research Institute Dr Muralikrishna Voonna who talked about the ‘Impact of AI in Clinical Healthcare’ and Director of Amity Institute of Public Health Dr Rajiv Janardhanan who talked about the ‘Sustainable Healthcare: AI-enabled platforms for Affordable and Accessible Healthcare Solutions’.
Artificial Intelligence is being extensively used in the healthcare sector these days in departments such as Diagnostics, Medical equipment & supplies, Pharmaceuticals, Hospital administration, Medical insurance and telemedicine. Dr Voona also mentioned that there is still a lot of scope for development in areas such as brain-computer interface, next-generation radiology tools, creation of precise analytics for pathology images, expanding access to treat underserved regions, clinical decision support, etc.
CM YS Jagan Extends Support for Development of SRM University AP
July 25, 2020: Established in 2017, Amravati-based SRM University is known for imparting quality education to students. The University aims at becoming the multidisciplinary research institute of international repute. The University is also known for its mordenised and innovative curriculum, state of art infrastructure and research opportunities.
In a meeting with the management and promoters of the University, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh YS Jagan Mohan Reddy reiterated his stance on the education sector expansion. He said his government attaches great priority to the development of the education sector and is prepared to give full support to educational institutions. The Founder and Chancellor of SRM AP, Dr Parivender urged CM to visit the campus to inaugurate newly built research laboratories and auditorium of international standards. Also requested him for his help in the creation of roads and other infrastructure for the development of the University.
SRM AP Collaborates with APSSDC to Facilitate Quality Training to Students
July 10, 2020: With an aim to make students use the current situation of Learning from Home to its best potential, SRM University AP, Amaravati has decided to engage students in a one month to forty-five days online internship programme. The programme will aim at exposing, engaging and educating students through real-world experience and live projects by utilising latest industry tools such as Android, web development using React JS & Django, Python, embedded printed circuit board and AWS Cloud. The internship opportunity will be offered to students in collaboration with Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC).
With over 1,140 BTech students across first, second and third year showing an active interest in the programme by registering with their area of choice, the University is all set to begin the Online Internships. The programme will be rolled out in two phases. Out of the total, 821 students will be going for their internships in Phase-I while the remaining will be going in Phase-II. This programme will prove to be beneficial for students as they will get to experience the corporate culture and will also learn about the expectations that the corporate world has from them.
SRM AP Appoints Professor VS Rao as New Vice-Chancellor
July 1, 2020: SRM University AP, Amaravati announces the beginning of a new journey for Professor VS Rao who has been appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of the University. Rao would be undertaking the responsibilities from July 1.
Professor VS Rao is an influential scholar and a pioneer of higher technical education excellence in India. Rao is an alumnus of BITS Pilani and has also served as the vice-chancellor and director of the same. He has also completed his graduation from the University of Bielefeld, Germany. He is a renowned academician with over four decades of experience in Academics and Administration.
President of SRM University, AP DR Satyanarayanan says that he is optimistic that his strategic and operational skills combined with his deep knowledge in academic research, will help SRM AP scale greater heights in its pursuit to be a truly global research-intensive educational institution.
Professor VS Rao made important contributions to the area of education over the course of his 42 years of career. He has led various initiatives at NU, including curriculum improvements, professorship extension and growth to implement new programmes and digital education, as president of NIIT University (NU) in Neemrana, Rajasthan.
He understood and contributed to preserving the importance of business ties with academia. For over 44 years, Rao had a fruitful relationship with BITS, Pilani, including six years of his degree.
SRM AP Organises 5G Workshop in Collaboration with IEEE-SRM Student Branch and IEEE Guntur Subsection
June 28, 2020: The Department of Electricals and Computer Engineering at SRM University AP, Amaravati yesterday organised a workshop on 5G in joint efforts with IEEE SRM Student Branch and IEEE Guntur Subsection. The workshop sought to provide a detailed understanding of 5G technology for future generations. The workshop witnessed active participation of prominent leaders and experts across various industries. The experts with a wide variety of expertise addressed the benefits of the groundbreaking developments in the area of digital networking posed by 5G technologies.
SRM AP Begins E-Counselling and Admissions 2020 Amid Covid Pandemic
June 15, 2020: As the nationwide lockdown eases and the government announces the commencement of new sessions in September 2020, SRM University AP, Amaravati has begun the E-Counselling and admission process for 2020 batch. The online admissions are open to courses such as School of Management - BBA (Hons) and School of Liberal Arts & Basic Sciences - BSc (Hons) in Integrative Biology, Economics, Psychology, Physics, Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science and BA(Hons) in English and History. Aspiring students can apply on the University’s official website.
To apply online, students must fill up the online application form and upload the required documents. Basis the eligibility and application screening, the applicants will be called for ZOOM or telephonic interview round. Once the selection process is completed the students can pay the fee online and download the Provisional Admission Letter (PAL). Scholarships will be offered to meritorious and deserving students in line with the University policy.
For admissions to BTech programme, the selection is subject to SRMJEEE score which is scheduled to be held between July 30 and August 4. The University will be conducting the SRMJEEE exam in five countries – Dubai, Doha, Muscat, Bahrain and Kuwait. The joint Counseling is slated to be held in the 2nd or 3rd week of August 2020. The students will be chosen based on their SRMJEEE rank.
SRM AP Next Tech Lab Student Excels at ETH Denver Hackathon 2020
May 27, 2020: Vyshnavi G, the third year Computer Science and Engineering Student at SRM University AP, Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh represented the University at ETHDenver Hackathon 2020. The event aimed at supporting and building future technology. Vyshnavi won the event, which witnessed over 500 participants, by showcasing her coding skills. She was awarded with $500 each from SKALE and Chainlink for the project. The project offers Dapp creators value by better understanding their position and using cost-effective methods to collect competitive intelligence. It is built with blockchain technologies and guarantees protection.
Vyshnavi G explains, “A Dapp stores data in a decentralised database and uses decentralised computing resources to work. In a trustless environment, the user needs to be able to verify the kind of application and its working to prevent scam and malware, as well as to protect personal data and assets. Therefore, companies such as Chainlink and Skale that uses blockchain technology, provided the user analytics of their Dapp and expected participants to generate ideas to improve the companies’ market strategy. Our application collects information about the users, and the application can be implemented by any Dapp creator in every industry, be it gaming, exchanges etc.”
HOD Electrical and Electronics Engineering Department Receives APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial International Travel Award
May 24, 2020: Assistant Professor and HOD Electricals and Electronics Engineering at SRM University AP, Amaravati Dr Tousif Khan N was recently presented with APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial International Travel Award for his research work on ‘Laguerre Neural Network Driven Adaptive Control of DC-DC Step Down Converter’. The prestigious award was presented by the Automatic Control and Dynamic Optimization Society (ACDOS) chaired by Professor Ravi Gudi of the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay.
Dr Khan's research suggests a new approach for estimating the unknown and uncertain load function using a Laguerre Neural Network Estimation technique, followed by compensation in the adaptive backstep control unit. A comprehensive architecture and adaptable backstepping controller with asymptotic stability of the closed-loop were presented. In addition, detailed numerical simulations are carried out to test the proposed control mechanism, subjecting the converter to input voltage, reference voltage and load resistance perturbations. Further, testing of the proposed controller in the laboratory prototype with a TM320F240 DSP-based controller board is carried out to check the performance. The results analysis shows that the proposed DC-DC step-down converter methodology provides for faster transient output voltage tracking with a smooth and successful conductor current response over the wide range of operations.
He says, “Under the class of DC-DC converters, the dynamics of DC-DC step-down converter are nonlinear in nature and are largely influenced by both parametric and unanticipated external perturbations. In its closed-loop operation, obtaining a precise output voltage tracking besides satisfactorily inductor current response is a challenging control objective. Hence, in this regard, this article proposes a solution.”
He further adds, “The primary objective in DC-DC converters is to transfer the energy among different DC circuits functioning at a specific voltage and current levels. This process of energy transfer is performed by temporarily storing the energy from the input source in an operating mode, followed by releasing it in the other operational mode of the converter. Thus, one level of DC input voltage is converted to another level of average DC output voltage at the load end. Meanwhile, the converter being ideal is expected to consume no energy. Any consumption of energy in the converter interface amounts to direct power loss in the overall supply system. Typically, converters render high input-output conversion”
Dr Khan will also present his work at the International Federation for Automatic Control (IFAC) World Congress to be held in Germany from July 12-17, 2020.
Students of Next Tech Lab Bags First Prize in Hackathons Amid Lockdown
May 13, 2020: Amid lockdown, while most of the people are devoting time to their hobbies, young researchers of SRM University AP, Amaravati Next Tech Lab participated in the series of Hackathons and developed multiplayer virtual reality games-Whack a Mole and Desert Shooter. The team of three members was awarded with second prize in the International/Professional Award at SKYHacks2020; Best echoAR Hack at Silicon Valley Hacks; and Best AR/VR hack at HackNow, organised by Cal Hacks, a non-profit organisation at the University of Berkeley, California.
Epperla Karthik, Khushboo Sharma and Koushik Bhargav being gaming and VR enthusiasts complete the development of the game in 20 hours. Their future plans are to make this a cross-platform game and release its web versions. At present, this is Android and iOS supported.
SRM University, AP Faculty Designs a Cost-Effective Shield Against Coronavirus
May 1, 2020: Assistant professor of Department of Mechanical Engineering of SRM University AP, Amaravati Dr Panchagunula Jayaprakash has designed a Face Shield to help Covid-19 warriors to protect themselves against the spread of Coronavirus. Compared to regular N95 masks available in the market, this has a proper shield that covers the complete face and is available at low cost.
Many healthcare professionals and police staff using the N95 masks suffer facial irritation, rendering the face protector for all Covid government officials is a convenient and efficient option. The shield has been designed using 3D printing technology. It has a 100-micron thick transparent plastic sheet is attached to ensure superior protection against the virus. It prevents air, dust, and liquids that are contaminated to come in contact with people. Also, there are no probable side effects on using the mask.
Basis the government approvals, the masks can be made available to the local public.
University Donates Rs 25 L to Fight Against COVID-19
April 2, 2020: Considering the current pandemic situation across the country because of Novel Corona Virus and the need of medical services such as medicines, diagnostic kits, research to develop vaccines, development of medical infrastructure and assisting daily wagers, the SRM University AP, Amaravati has made a donation of Rs 25 lakh. Pro Vice-Chancellor, D Narayan Rao handed over the donation to Education Minister Dr Adimulapu Suresh.
And, looking at the criticality of the situation and increasing number of cases, the SRM Group made a contribution of Rs 1.15 crore to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. The contribution was made on behalf of the employees of the institute.
Also, to ensure the safety of students and staff members, the University has moved from traditional classroom teaching methods to Virtual Classrooms amid this lockdown period. The faculty members are making use of various platforms such as GSuite Classroom and Moodle.
Students Bags 2nd Position in National Level Hackathon, Hacknitr
March 22, 2020: The students of SRM, AP University and members of Next Tech Lab participated in National Level Hackathon-Hacknitr which was held between March 21 and 22. The two-day event was organised by NIT Rourkela. Students participated in two groups-Astute Bots and Push.
Astute Bots was a group of first-year students who successfully bagged the runner up position. The demonstrated and AI-IoT based Droneyes which helps in reducing poaching. The camera helps to detect objects and send the exact location via the inbuilt GPS system.
Push was a group of both first-year and second-year students who bagged the position of second runner up. The students focused on an application based on AI-VR-Blockchain to help people with autism develop communication, cognitive and other essential skills to function in society. It includes a series of Yes/No questions to be answered either by the child's parent or the adult autism patient and then pairs the responses with a data collection, estimating the autism level of a person. Accordingly, the extremity of VR therapy is decided.
Ethereum Foundation Rewards Students for BlockChain Technology
March 12, 2020: ETHDenver, an annual conference sponsored by the Ethereum Foundation, rewarded inventions by students from SRM University AP, Amaravati. Ethereum Foundation is the main forum for technology advancement of blockchain. The conference received the applications from over 2,000 students, of which students of SRM-AP got the opportunity to present their innovative idea and receive the award of $3,000. Their project name was ‘Urbanbowl’ and ‘Securenote’. Students were also awarded a Community Prize.
Third-year Computer Science and Engineering students at SRM-AP University, Koushik Bhargav, Pushyamitra, Srinivas Teja and Rohit made the project called ‘Urbanbowl’ that aims at making cities self-sustainable by urban farming on rented places.
And, third-year Electronics and Communication Engineering students at SRM-AP University Yoganand, Nikhil, Chaitanya and Abhin presented the project on ‘Securenote’ which does not leave people complaints unattended. A lot of times complaints made by people in the police stations either get lost or are left unattended. To overcome this issue, the platform was developed where such complaints will be registered and digitised in such a way that cannot be modified later without bringing it into the notice of all the concerned authorities.
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Placements: In the year 2024, almost 90% of the students got placed, and the year 2024 placements are still going on. More than half of the students got placed in the campus placement drive this year, and companies are still coming. Last year, the highest package was 52 LPA, and the average package was 10 LPA. This year, in the ongoing placements, 32 LPA is the highest package, and the average package cannot be determined yet, but I am confident that this year's placements will be better than the previous y...
Placements: This college is one of the best private engineering colleges. The highest package from this college was about 28 LPA, and the average package was 8 to 10 LPA. But during our course, the recession session is going on; that's why placement statistics fall down. Top recruiters were Cognizant, Wipro, Capgemini, etc.
Placements: Although the college promises 100% placements, which is true to some extent, the seniors told me that the average package is very low (near 5–6 LPA) and the placements are getting harder to get. However, 50 LPA is the highest placement offered in the B.Tech course.
Placements: Most students got placed in mass. Recruiting companies like TCS and Infosys offered salary package of less than 5 LPA. The average salary package offered is around 6 LPA. Top companies do visit and offer good packages, but they rarely recruit more than 5 people at a time.
Placements: Approximately 95% of students from our course were successfully placed. The highest package offered: 50 LPA, the lowest package offered: 3.5 LPA, and the average package offered: 8 LPA. The most common roles offered to students were: Software Developer, Data Analyst, Machine Learning Engineer, Web Developer.
Placements: In my course, around 70 percent of students are placed; the highest package is 40 LPA, and the average is 7 LPA. Top recruiters are IBM, Google, etc. Around 50 percent of MEM students got internships; their top roles are data analysts and Python developers, which is so much better in college. ML and AI fields also have high chances.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 days ago
You may enter SRM University with a lateral entry. You have to be enrolled in a three-year Diploma course in Engineering or Technology, with 60% aggregate marks at the time of joining in SRM University from a known institution. Another option available is the B.Sc. degree in Science with a relevant
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Admissions to the majority of courses at SRM University Andhra Pradesh (SRM AP) are based on entrance examination, SRMJEEE-SRM Joint Entrance Examination for Engineering-for the B.Tech courses. There may be few courses where the candidate can apply through direct admissions on the basis of their mer
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The placement scenario at SRM University, Andhra Pradesh is quite impressive. According to recent data, the highest package offered was INR 50 LPA, and the average package was around INR 9.90 LPA for BTech CSE students.¹
In terms of placement statistics, around 80-100% of students from various cours
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If we compare the BSc courses offered by BRAU, Acharya Nagarjuna University and SRM University, we will see that Acharya Nagarjuna University is the only university that offers more than 500 BSc courses. Acharya Nagarjuna University offers 537 BSc courses whereas BRAU and SRM University offers 77 an
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Both BRAU and Acharya Nagarjuna University have similar tuition fees and are quite affordabe compared to SRM University. If we look at the BA tuition fees of BRAU and Acharya Nagarjuna University, it is INR 13,900 - 33,000 and INR 13,300 - 37,400, respectively.
On the other hand, SRM University has a
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Can I join into the SRM University through lateral entry?