SRM Institute of Science and Technology

Name

SRM Institute of Science and Technology

Legal name

SRM Institute of Science and Technology

Website

https://srmist.edu.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Services

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715), Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714), Research and Development in Nanotechnology (541713)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Patent Owners & Lessors (6794)

akta.pro primary industry

Technology Transfer & Innovation-Driven Research Universities (High Commercialization) (EDAHABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

STEM-Focused Research Universities (Engineering & Applied Sciences) (EDAHABAB), Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Engineering and technology education
• Medical and health sciences education
• Research and development services
• Professional executive education

Headquarters

HQ city

Chennai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Academic Tuition Fees: SRMIST generates primary revenue from tuition fees across undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, diploma, and certificate programs spanning engineering, medicine, management, law, science, humanities, and health sciences. Fee structures vary by campus (KTR, VDP, NCR, RMP, Trichy, AMR) and program type. Annual fees range from approximately Rs 60,000 to Rs 475,000 depending on program and campus.
2. Executive/Professional Education Programs: Revenue from executive management programs like the 15-month PGDM-X in collaboration with NUS Singapore, with a programme fee of INR 12.8 lakh. Also includes flexible timing B.Tech and M.Tech programs for working professionals, M.Tech part-time programs, and online/distance education offerings.
3. Technology Licensing and Royalties: Technology transfer agreements such as the solar cell encapsulant technology licensed to Anabond Ltd for an upfront payment of Rs 1 crore plus seven years of royalties, providing revenue from IP commercialisation.
4. Research Grants and Sponsored Projects: Significant external funded project portfolio exceeding Rs 250+ crores across 544+ externally funded projects from government agencies including DST, ICMR, DRDO, MoES, and industry partners. These grants fund research activities across disciplines.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) is a multi-campus private deemed university offering undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, diploma, and certificate programmes across engineering and technology, medicine and health sciences, management, law, science and humanities, and agricultural sciences. The institution generates primary revenue through academic tuition fees, supplemented by executive education programmes (including PGDM-X with NUS Singapore), industry-sponsored Centres of Excellence (Ather Energy, Volvo, Schneider Electric, CORE Diagnostics, Intellect Design Arena), technology licensing royalties (e.g., solar cell encapsulant technology licensed to Anabond Ltd), and externally funded research projects.

Product overview

SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) is a multi-campus private university offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes across diverse disciplines including Engineering & Technology, Management, Medicine & Health Sciences, Science & Humanities, Law, and Agricultural Sciences. The institution operates multiple campuses across India (Kattankulathur-Chennai, Ramapuram-Chennai, Vadapalani-Chennai, Tiruchirappalli, Delhi-NCR, Amaravati, Sonepat, Sikkim) and maintains research collaborations with international universities. Key offerings include the SRMJEEE entrance examination for engineering admissions, specialized M.Tech programmes in areas like Electric Vehicle Technology (in collaboration with Valeo), AI, Data Science, and Robotics, the PGDM-X executive programme in partnership with NUS, and AI-powered tools like Scout for institutional operations. The university hosts research centres of excellence in marine systems, weather monitoring, and various technology domains.

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Products and services

• SRMJEEE (SRM Joint Engineering Entrance Examination) National-level entrance examination conducted by SRMIST for admission to B.Tech and M.Tech engineering programmes across multiple SRM campuses. Conducted in multiple phases with counselling-based seat allotment based purely on rank and seat availability.
• PGDM-X Executive Management Programme 15-month executive management programme for working professionals offered in academic collaboration with National University of Singapore (NUS). Features six on-campus residencies at SRMIST Chennai, five online learning phases, and a seven-day international immersion at NUS Singapore. Curriculum covers AI, digital transformation, strategic marketing, and leadership. Programme fee: INR 12.8 lakh.
• Scout AI-Powered Recruitment Agent AI-powered recruitment platform developed with Prayog.ai to automate faculty hiring processes. Includes resume analysis, biometric authentication, AI-based assessments, and malpractice monitoring capabilities. Used internally by SRMIST for institutional faculty recruitment.
• Centre for Intelligent Marine and Energy Systems (CIMES) Centre of Excellence recognised by India's Ministry of Earth Sciences, focused on advancing research in marine science, AI-driven ocean tools, and clean energy solutions. Technologies include AI-driven data analytics, digital twin systems, autonomous underwater vehicles, and coastal clean energy solutions. Operates as a research facility within SRMIST.
• Mission Mausam Urban Testbed Weather monitoring facility developed by Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology under Ministry of Earth Sciences, hosted at SRMIST Chennai campus to monitor atmospheric parameters and improve monsoon prediction. Observes aerosols, clouds, precipitation, and atmospheric dynamics.
• Solar-Powered Wireless EV Charging System (proprietary R&D technology) Solar-powered wireless charging system for autonomous electric vehicles developed in-house at SRMIST. Achieves peak efficiency of 92.6% using a 3.3 kW prototype powered by a 5 kWp photovoltaic array, operating at 85 kHz per SAE J2954 standard with resonant compensation circuits enabling efficient contact-free charging over a 160 mm air gap. Represents proprietary R&D capability underpinning the institution's research and patent portfolio.

Quantifiable outcome

• 980+ companies recruit from campus annually with 5,546+ offers and highest CTC of 52 LPA during 2023-24
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• University of QueenslandminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 June 2026University of Queensland is exploring potential partnerships with SRMIST during an India visit, alongside signing a collaboration agreement with Lady Shri Ram College for Women and renewing its joint PhD partnership with IIT Delhi for another five years. UQ stated it is not seeking to establish a standalone campus in India but will focus on research partnerships, joint degrees, industry collaboration, and student mobility aligned with India's National Education Policy 2020.
• National University of Singapore (NUS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 May 2026SRMIST launched the PGDM-X, a 15-month executive management programme for working professionals, in academic collaboration with NUS. Programme features six on-campus residencies at SRMIST's Chennai campus, five online learning phases, and a seven-day international immersion at NUS in Singapore. Curriculum covers AI, digital transformation, strategic marketing, and leadership, with a programme fee of INR 12.8 lakh. This is a significant international academic partnership bringing global management education to India.
• Ather EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 April 2026SRMIST signed MoU with Ather Energy to promote research and experiential learning on electric vehicle systems. Under the agreement, three electric scooters were handed over to SRMIST and Ather Forge programme was launched - enabling students to work on Ather's proprietary scooter technology including battery systems and intelligent dashboards. SRMIST is the first university in India to host the Ather Forge programme, integrating electric mobility learning into the academic ecosystem with 6-month to 1-year internships for students.
• The Hindu GroupcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 April 2026SRMIST co-organised the Hindu Deep Tech Summit 2026 with The Hindu Group in Chennai, bringing together academia and industry voices to discuss India's deep tech future. The partnership also includes the 'Future Career Conversations' series - a hybrid panel discussion series helping students explore emerging academic and career pathways across public policy, pharma, AI management, public health, nursing, multidisciplinary learning, and entrepreneurship.
• Taiwan Education CentreminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 March 2026Taiwan Education Centre (TEC) was inaugurated at SRMIST and SRM TRP Engineering College to promote academic cooperation between Taiwan and India. The centre aims to facilitate educational exchange, research collaboration, and cultural understanding in the Indo-Pacific education context.
• Indian Naval AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 March 2026SRMIST signed MoU with Indian Naval Academy to collaborate on education and research in areas such as AI, robotics, and green energy. The agreement includes faculty and student exchanges, joint events, and opportunities for higher education for Navy personnel. This partnership extends SRMIST's reach into defence sector education and research collaboration.
• Anabond LtdcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 10 March 2026SRMIST licensed its cell encapsulant technology to Anabond Ltd, a manufacturer of industrial adhesives and coatings. The deal involves an upfront payment of Rs 1 crore and future royalties for seven years, aiming to extend the lifespan of solar cells by up to 50%. This represents SRMIST's first major technology transfer commercialisation of solar technology.
• Dalhousie UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 March 2026SRMIST signed Nursing Dual Degree Programme with Dalhousie University as part of Canada's Canada-India Talent and Innovation Strategy. The programme features 25 Indian Nursing Council-approved supernumerary seats, representing a significant international healthcare education collaboration. Dalhousie University also plans an innovation campus in India as part of the broader Canada-India academic cooperation.
• CORE DiagnosticsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 February 2026SRMIST signed MoU with CORE Diagnostics, a global cancer diagnostics and genomic testing company, to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world oncology practice. The partnership provides SRMIST students hands-on exposure to next-generation sequencing, genetic counselling frameworks, and industry-led research, while opening avenues for joint research initiatives aimed at advancing cancer diagnostics and improving patient outcomes.
• Volvo Group IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 January 2026SRMIST signed MoU with Volvo Group India to establish Centre of Excellence in Virtual Vehicle Technologies at its Kattankulathur campus. Partnership aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry needs by providing students hands-on training on professional software tools, live projects, and internship opportunities. Initiative targets over 1,000 students in its first year and more than 2,000 annually, extending benefits to students from neighbouring institutions. Focuses on digital vehicle development through collaboration in research, innovation, and technology development.
• Schneider ElectriccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 November 2025SRMIST signed MoU with Schneider Electric to establish Centre of Excellence in Human Machine Interface (HMI). The centre aims to enhance practical training and strengthen collaboration between academia and industry, providing education and exposure to industrial automation technologies for students and faculty. This partnership advances SRMIST's automation and industrial IoT curriculum.

Scale indicators19 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• KIIT University: Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) is a private deemed university in Bhubaneswar offering engineering, medical, law, management, and humanities programs. It directly competes with SRMIST in the Indian private university space with similar placement-driven marketing and a strong multi-disciplinary portfolio.
• Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT): VIT is a large private deemed university with multiple campuses offering engineering, management, and science programs. Ranked 3rd in the IIRF 2026 private engineering rankings behind BITS Pilani and SRMIST, VIT competes directly for engineering admissions in South India and has a comparable multi-campus model and large-scale placement operations.
• Lovely Professional University (LPU): LPU is a large private university in Punjab with a single mega-campus offering 200+ programs across engineering, management, law, agriculture, and applied sciences. It directly competes with SRMIST for Indian students seeking affordable multi-disciplinary private education and has comparable scholarship-driven marketing and placement scale.
• Amity University: Amity is a large multi-campus private university with a pan-India footprint offering engineering, management, law, biotechnology, and design programs. It is structurally similar to SRMIST in scale, multi-campus operations, and broad program portfolio, and is a direct competitor for mid-tier Indian students seeking private higher education.
• BITS Pilani: Birla Institute of Technology and Science is India's flagship private-sector higher education institution offering engineering, science, and management programs across multiple campuses. It is SRMIST's closest direct competitor, ranked ahead in the IIRF 2026 private engineering rankings (1st vs SRMIST 2nd), and competes for the same mid-to-top-tier Indian engineering student segment with comparable placement outcomes and fee structures.
• Jain (Deemed-to-be University): Jain is a Bangalore-based private deemed university offering engineering, management, commerce, and design programs with multiple campuses. It directly competes with SRMIST for South Indian students in the mid-tier private engineering segment with similar scholarship structures and placement marketing.
• Chandigarh University: Chandigarh University is a private university in Punjab offering engineering, management, law, and applied sciences with rapid scale-up. It directly competes with SRMIST for Indian engineering admissions through aggressive scholarship-based marketing and comparable placement scale.
• Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE): MAHE is one of India's largest private deemed universities spanning medicine, engineering, management, and humanities across multiple campuses in Manipal, Bangalore, Jaipur, and Sikkim. It shares SRMIST's multi-disciplinary structure, multi-campus model, and strong emphasis on placements and industry partnerships, and competes for the same national pool of Indian students.

Emerging players

• Shiv Nadar University: Shiv Nadar University is a private research university founded by HCL's Shiv Nadar, focused on interdisciplinary engineering, science, and humanities. It is a higher-tier emerging peer to SRMIST in the private research university segment, with stronger per-student research funding and a more selective admissions profile.

Broad incumbents

• Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras): IIT Madras is India's top-ranked engineering institution and the gold-standard public alternative to private universities like SRMIST. It competes with SRMIST for the same Tamil Nadu/Chennai talent pool but operates at a significantly higher academic tier with stronger research output and global brand recognition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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