Admission Policy

1. Admissions – India

SRM Joint Counselling Committee for Admissions (SRMJCCA) is empowered to undertake joint counselling for SRMIST (all six campuses) for admission to all the Programmes offered by SRM Institute of Science and Technology. All the programmes offered by each faculty member are updated on the university website, www.srmist.edu.in .

1.1 Application

The admission process starts with the application. Applying to SRM is simple with the following option.

Apply online with e-payment.

For domestic candidates, Rs.1400/- application fee is for Engineering & Technology Programmes and Rs.1200/- application fee is for all other Programmes. Refer www.srmist.edu.in to know the last date for submission of application.

1.2 Eligibility

Who can apply?

Resident Indians, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and holders of Person of Indian Origin (PIO) or Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cards issued by the Government of India are eligible to apply for SRM.

1. The eligibility criteria for different programmes under the different faculties are available in the respective regulations available at the Institution website www.srmist.edu.in.
2. The Academic Council of SRMIST is committed to abide by the guidelines and regulations on admission stipulated by the statutory bodies such us University Grant Commission (UGC), All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Council of Architecture (COA), National Medical Commission (NMC), Dental Council of India (DCI), Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), Indian Nursing Council (INC), The Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI), Council for Technical Education and Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
3. The eligibility requirements for the various programs offered by SRMIST shall be decided by the Academic Council from time to time. The eligibility requirements are subject to change. Normally these are considered and approved by the Academic Council while finalizing the admission policy for each academic session.

1.3 Selection Process – Admission – India:

All the applications for admissions will be on the Admission – India page https://applications.srmist.edu.in/  as follows

1. Faculty of Engineering and Technology
2. Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
3. Faculty of Management
4. Faculty of Science and Humanities
5. Faculty of Agricultural Sciences
6. Faculty of Law
7. Directorate of Distance Education
8. Directorate of Online Education

The admission is done through a Joint entrance examination conducted by SRM Institute of Science and Technology or authorized /statutory boards or agencies and through the qualifying examination marks. Refer tto he following table for the admission process:

Admission Process Table:1- Click Here

The admission process is as follows:

1.3.1 SRM Joint Entrance Examination (SRMJEE):

The SRM Joint Entrance Examination and the Counseling will be as per UGC, AICTE & Government Notifications. If the Common Entrance Examination is not conducted, admission will be based on the qualifying examination. Having been called for the entrance exam and counselling does not necessarily mean acceptance of eligibility. It is the responsibility of the candidates to ascertain whether they possess the requisite eligibility for admission.

SRM Joint Entrance Examination is being conducted to meet the rising competition amongst various Universities. It helps to maintain standards both nationally and internationally.

1.3.11 SRM Joint Entrance Examination – Exam Details

1. SRM Joint Entrance Examination (SRMJEE) syllabus is published in SRM Institute of Science & Technology’s official Website
2. SRM Joint Entrance Examination (SRMJEE) will be conducted in Remote Proctored Online Mode (RPOM)
3. Test Sessions / Slots: Candidates have to book the test slots of their convenience, subject to the availability of slots on a particular date in the SRM Online Admission Portal (OAP).
4. The date and slot, once allotted to the candidate, shall not be changed under any circumstances.

1.3.1.2 SRM Joint Entrance Exam Pattern

Table 2: SRMJEE Pattern

1.3.1.3 Entrance Examination Process

SRM Joint Entrance Examination will be conducted in Remote Proctored Online Mode (RPOM)/Physical Mode across centers. Remote proctoring is a method of carrying out invigilation through online or digital means of an online examination taken by a candidate from any location of choice. In other words, remote proctoring emulates the role of an onsite proctor which comprises confirming identity of the candidate, smooth conduct of the examination which is taken by the candidate on his laptop/desktop using internet and assessed by an offline proctor. Usage of mobile phones for taking up the examination is strictly prohibited.

The Standard operating procedure lays down the guideline for remote proctoring to be followed by the candidates and remote proctors.

1.3.1.4 Registration process:

Candidates for appearing in the test need to book their test slot provided by SRMIST. Each candidate will be assigned to a proctor who will monitor candidate continuously via web camera activated in candidate system.

Requirements for the remote proctoring examination will be shared to all the registered candidates.

1.3.1.5 Hall Ticket

1. The e-hall ticket/ hall ticket will be issued only to those eligible candidates who have submitted their application form complete in all respects, on or before the last date as specified.
2. The hall ticket will contain the name, photograph and address of the candidate and the test schedule.
3. The hall ticket should be downloaded from the candidate’s login / dashboard from the OAP.
4. Once downloaded, it should be carefully examined by the candidate. If any discrepancy is noticed it should immediately be brought to the notice of the Director, Admissions.
5. The hall ticket is not transferable to any other person. Impersonation is a legally punishable offence.

1.3.1.6 Schedule of SRM Joint Entrance Examination

SRM Joint Entrance Examination is conducted in multiple phases as scheduled below.

Table 3: SRMJEE Schedule

The Last date to apply for the different phases will be announced in the SRMIST website (www.srmist.edu.in) and the student can write in either of the phases.

The seat allocation will be done equally for all phases or depending on the number of applications and the decision may be reached at that point of time.

Candidates who have not appeared for the SRM Joint Entrance Examination are not eligible for admission to that particular programme. The admission will be purely on the basis of the rank secured in the SRM Joint Entrance Examination conducted by SRMIST.

The Eligible candidates will be called for counseling on the basis of rank at the end of each phase.  

1.3.1.7 Results

1. A merit list will be prepared based on the total marks secured in the SRM Joint Entrance Exam.
2. The examination result and counselling details will be available on OAP.

1.3.2 Selection through Qualifying Examination:

• A Merit list will be prepared based on the qualifying examination marks and candidates will be called for counseling.
• Candidates can choose their program in a particular campus
  • Fulfilling the eligibility criteria and
  • Subject to the availability of seats at that point of time.

1.3.3 Department level Selection:

Preliminary scrutinisation of all applications received through online will be done and candidates will be called for Department level examination/ Interview. Based on the Examination/Interview, merit list will be prepared and candidates will be called for counseling. Admission are based on:

1. Fulfilling the eligibility criteria and
2. Subject to the availability of seats at that point of time.

1.3.4. NATA/IITJEE Mains – Paper II, PGETA

For B. Arch & M. Arch, a merit list will be prepared based on the qualifying examination and NATA/IITJEE Mains – Paper II, PGETA

1.3.5. GMAT, CAT, MAT, XAT, TANCET, CMAT (for MBA)

Admission to MBA programmes will be purely on the basis on the rank secured in SRMJEEM (PG) conducted by SRMIST. Common Entrance Test scores are used as a primary screening tool for shortlisting of candidates for subsequent rounds of the pre-admission process. Candidates who have not appeared for SRMJEEM (PG) or Common Entrance tests are not eligible for admission to the MBA Programme. Please note that these scores are used just for the screening process for pre-admissions and the shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview.

The percentile/marks/percentage listed below for each test is the minimum desirable attainment from applicants and is not a qualifying score. Scrutiny and subsequent selection will be based on the applicants’ profile and performance in the preadmission rounds, in addition to these scores.

This is used to ascertain the minimum level of aptitude that is expected from the candidate in respective faculties that form the basic foundation for the rigorous two-year program. The overall percentile/marks/percentage cutoff is given below.

Table 4: Other Competitive Exam Cutoff

*Candidates who do not meet the eligible cutoff score in any of the specified exams are required to mandatorily appear for the SRMJEEM exam.

1.3.6 Selection through CUET

In the Faculty of Science and Humanities, candidates with a valid CUET score are encouraged to apply

1.3.7 Selection through CLAT

Candidates with valid CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) score is eligible for admission to the five-year integrated law program (B. A LLB, B. Com LLB & BBA LLB)

1.3.8 NEET (UG & PG) (for the programmes offered under Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences)

NATIONAL ELIGIBILITY CUM ENTRANCE TEST (UG & PG) will be conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) and NBEMS as applicable for admission to MBBS, BDS, MD, MS, MDS, DM & M.Ch Courses and other undergraduate medical courses in approved/recognized Medical/Dental & other Colleges/ Institutes in India.

Admission to MBBS, BDS, MD, MS, MDS, DM & M.Ch at SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, SRM Dental College, Ramapuram and SRM Kattankulathur Dental College will be selected through Common counseling by Director General of Health Services (Medical Council Committee). Those candidates, who get selected for admissions, should report to the respective Deans as per the schedule issued by DGHS.

1.4 Counseling Procedure:

1. The Programmes offered by SRMIST and the number of seats (as approved) are listed in the website. The Programmes listed on the website are indicative only. The Institute reserves the right to add and delete Programmes.
2. The admission will be purely on the basis of the admission criteria, which is mentioned in the selection process table
3. Eligibility criteria such as the minimum percentage of marks in PCM/PCB (or) CGPA (or) overall marks obtained by the candidate in the qualifying examination shall be as prescribed by the SRMJCCA from time to time.
4. The aggregate percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying examination or equivalent should be calculated up to 3 decimal points and should not be rounded off to the nearest integer.
5. The shortlisted candidates will be invited for counseling. The mode of counseling will be online.
6. SRM Admission Portal will be kept open for the candidates to fill the choice of campus and Programme preference for a particular period.
7. The Admission committee will allot the choice of campus, Programme and specialization based on the admission criteria such as SRM Joint Entrance Examination Rank, Qualifying Examination, etc.,
8. The allotment will be published in the SRM Online Admission Portal
9. Candidate have to accept the allotment and have to pay the one-time non-refundable and non-transferrable registration fee and the counseling fee (part of tuition fee)
10. Online payment details will be briefed along with the allotment details.
11. Upon payment of the registration fee and counseling fee, a Provisional allotment letter and fee receipt will be available in the OAP (Online Admission Portal).
12. Failure to pay the counseling fee within the stipulated time will lead to the cancellation of the allotment.
13. Academic tuition fees, hostel fees, mode of payment and refund policies will be available on the University website.
14. The admission offered to a candidate who has been provisionally admitted to a Programme will stand canceled if he / she does not submit the relevant documents in their original pertaining to admission (such as Marks Statements, Transfer Certificate, Conduct Certificate, etc.) during enrollment before the date stipulated by the authorities.
15. Even after admission, the management reserves all rights to cancel the candidate’s admission, in case, any discrepancy is noticed on verification of facts from the original certificates / documents. The decision shall be final and binding on the candidate. SRMJCCA cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage arising out of such cancellations of admissions.
16. Accommodation in Institute hostels are subject to availability. The allocation will be done only after the complete payment of the tuition fees and enrollment procedure.
17. All disputes are subject to the jurisdiction of the courts only at Chennai.

1.5 Scholarship:

To encourage and support students of exemplary talent, SRM Institute of Science and Technology offers several scholarships, fee waiver schemes, and teaching and research assistance to recognize excellence in academic and sports and deserving candidates. Large number of students tremendously benefit from such schemes.  The quantum of scholarship and the number of scholarships are subject to change from time to time.

1.5.1 Scholarship Selection Procedure

Online applications for the award of scholarship will be kept open in June/July every year. Processing will be done by the scholarship committee and selection of awardees will be done by a committee consisting of SRM Institute of Science and Technology officials and invited academicians from other Universities.

Scholarships are not applicable for MBBS, BDS and all PG Medicine Programme and Allied Health Sciences.

Detailed information about the scholarship, prerequisites, additional requirements, condition for renewal will be available in the website/Scholarship policy.

Scholarships vary from campus to campus. Refer the following table for Detailed Scholarship Scheme and the concession details.

1.5.2 Important Note:

The Authority of SRMIST has the right to revoke the scholarship if the student is found to have track record of misbehavior, indiscipline, indulgence in any malpractice or fraudulence, or any other reason that compromises the reputation of the institute. The decision of the scholarship committee is final, binding

1.5.2 Timeline

The timelines will be mentioned in the website www.srmist.edu.in

1.6 Refund Policy:

The refund timeline is strictly based on the refund policy recommended by UGC/AICTE and other governing bodies.  Directorate of Admission is liable for refund process until the enrollment.

Once enrollment is complete, the student is advised to approach the respective college/school personally for a refund or apply through the student ERP. The refund is at the sole discretion of the respective college/school thereafter.

1. Request for cancellation of admission must be submitted ONLY through online mode. Request for cancellation through Email/posts/letter etc. will not be entertained.
2. The refund money will be transferred to the bank account as per the canceled Cheque leaf submitted.
3. The refund of money will be effected only by RTGS / NEFT.
4. The date of online cancellation will be considered as the date of formal withdrawal of admission.
5. Refund will be processed based on the details in the online cancellation form. No further documents are required for processing the refund.
6. SRMIST will not be responsible for the change/misrepresentation of account information, as received and confirmed by the candidate.
7. If all the details submitted for refund are in order, then the time taken to process and effect the transfer of refund money will be 30 working days.
8. Any request for refund after the above said period will not be entertained under any circumstances.
9. Any dispute with regard to admission, eligibility, fees, refund, etc., shall be within the legal jurisdiction of Chennai only.
10. The queries will be clarified through the email ID refund@srmist.edu.in

The first day of the orientation/induction program will be considered as the Date of commencement of classes for the purpose of applying the refund policy. The above policy will be applied irrespective of whether the student has attended any classes or not.

Table 6: Authorised office for Refund

Candidates are requested to visit the respective campus website for the detailed refund policy, timeline and eligibility percentage of tuition fee.

Discontinuance / Withdrawal from the Programme after Enrollment

1. A candidate who desires to leave the institution after joining the Programme will have to submit a ‘No Dues’ certificate issued by competent authorities. This should be accompanied by the application for withdrawal and the original fee receipt.
2. The original certificates will be returned only on production of ‘No Dues’ certificate in the prescribed form, obtained from the Administrative Office.
3. Authority: Head of the Institution.