SRM Institute of Science and Technology

What SRM Institute of Science and Technology does

SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST, formerly SRM University) is a private deemed-to-be university headquartered at Kattankulathur, Chennai, India, operating two principal campuses — the main Chennai campus and the Delhi-NCR campus in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1985, the institution serves a population of 50,000+ students supported by 3,200+ faculty, delivering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes across engineering and technology, management, computer applications, science and humanities, pharmacy, and hotel management. Recognised by the UGC, AICTE, and Pharmacy Council of India, and ranked 11th under the University Category in NIRF-2025, SRMIST runs a tuition-driven, subscription-style revenue model with programme-specific fee structures (e.g., INR 12.8 lakh for the executive PGDM-X programme) and is subject to state-level fee caps such as Telangana's Rs 1.83 lakh engineering ceiling for 2025-28.

The institution's competitive position rests on its placement ecosystem — 9,670+ job offers, 1,010+ recruitment drives, a highest package of 60 LPA, and an average package of 7.3 LPA — backed by 170+ international MoUs and industry-anchored Centres of Excellence including a CoE in Virtual Vehicle Technologies with Volvo Group India and the CIMES Centre recognised by India's Ministry of Earth Sciences. Recent product development includes the MCA-Generative AI programme (2025) and the PGDM-X executive programme launched with NUS Singapore in May 2026, signalling a strategic emphasis on AI-flavoured and executive-education segments. SRMIST's research output exceeds 20,512 publications with INR 130+ crore in external funding, and the institution maintains an Innovation Hub for incubation alongside a dedicated Career Development Center driving the campus recruitment channel. The operating model combines event-driven student acquisition (SRMJEEE entrance examination) with sales-led corporate engagement through the placement cell.

Name

SRM Institute of Science and Technology

Legal name

SRM Institute of Science and Technology

Website

https://srmup.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

SRM Institute of Science and Technology is a private deemed-to-be university in India operating campuses in Chennai and Delhi-NCR, delivering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes in engineering, management, and applied sciences to 50,000+ students via a tuition-based model supported by 1,010+ corporate recruiters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

akta.pro primary industry

STEM-Focused Research Universities (Engineering & Applied Sciences) (EDAHABAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

DevOps, SRE & Platform Engineering (CI/CD, IaC, Containers) (EDABAFAC)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Engineering degree programs
• University education India
• Postgraduate management programs
• Technical doctoral research

Headquarters

HQ city

Ghaziabad

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Academic Tuition and Programme Fees: SRMIST generates primary revenue through tuition fees from undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes across engineering, management, computer applications, science and humanities, pharmacy, and hotel management disciplines. Fees are fixed per academic year per programme.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) is a private deemed-to-be university delivering undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and executive education across engineering, management, computer applications, science and humanities, pharmacy, and hotel management disciplines. The institution operates multi-campus academic delivery (Chennai and Delhi-NCR), supported by a dedicated placement cell and Centres of Excellence in marine/energy systems and virtual vehicle technologies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering Four-year undergraduate engineering degree in computer science, covering foundational and advanced CS topics for students pursuing engineering careers.
• B.Tech CSE with Specialization in Data Science Undergraduate B.Tech programme with a Data Science specialisation for students seeking expertise in data analytics and big data.
• B.Tech CSE with Specialization in AI & Machine Learning Undergraduate engineering programme covering artificial intelligence and machine learning foundations for students targeting AI/ML careers.
• B.Tech CSE with Specialization in Cyber Security Undergraduate engineering programme focused on cyber security concepts, tools, and practices for students pursuing security roles.
• B.Tech CSE with Specialization in Cloud Computing Undergraduate engineering programme teaching cloud infrastructure, services, and deployment for students aiming at cloud engineering roles.
• B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering Four-year undergraduate engineering degree covering electronics and communication systems for students pursuing ECE careers.
• B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering Four-year undergraduate engineering degree in mechanical engineering covering design, manufacturing, and thermal systems.
• B.Tech in Automobile Engineering Four-year undergraduate engineering degree in automobile engineering for students pursuing automotive industry careers.
• Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) Three-year undergraduate programme in computer applications targeting students interested in software development and IT careers.
• BCA in Data Science Undergraduate BCA programme with a Data Science specialisation for students seeking applied data analytics skills.
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Three-year undergraduate management programme for students building foundational business and management skills.
• B.Sc. in Computer Science Three-year undergraduate science degree in computer science for students pursuing computing-focused academic pathways.
• B.Sc. in Hotel and Hospitality Administration Three-year undergraduate degree in hotel and hospitality administration for students pursuing careers in hospitality operations.
• Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) Four-year undergraduate pharmacy degree approved by the Pharmacy Council of India for students pursuing pharmaceutical careers.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) Two-year postgraduate management programme preparing students for business leadership and management careers.
• Master of Computer Applications (MCA) Postgraduate MCA programme for graduates building advanced software development and IT skills.
• MCA - Generative AI Postgraduate MCA programme specialising in Generative AI, training students in foundation models and content generation technologies.
• M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering Postgraduate M.Tech programme offering advanced specialisation in computer science and engineering for graduates pursuing technical depth.
• PGDM-X Executive Management Programme 15-month executive management programme for mid-to-senior-level professionals and entrepreneurs, delivered with NUS Singapore and covering AI, digital transformation, strategic marketing, and leadership.
• Ph.D Programmes Doctoral research programmes across multiple disciplines supported by SRMIST's University Research Council and R&D Cell, with external funding of 130+ Crore and 20,512+ research publications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 9,670+ job offers extended to students as of May 2026
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers33 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National University of Singapore (NUS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 May 2026SRMIST launched PGDM-X, a 15-month executive management programme for working professionals, in academic collaboration with NUS. The programme features six on-campus residencies at SRMIST Chennai, five online learning phases, and a seven-day international immersion at NUS in Singapore. Curriculum covers AI, digital transformation, strategic marketing, and leadership.
• Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 May 2026SRMIST inaugurated the Centre for Intelligent Marine and Energy Systems (CIMES), a 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. The centre focuses on AI-driven data analytics, digital twin systems, autonomous underwater vehicles, and coastal clean energy solutions.
• Volvo Group IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 January 2026SRMIST signed an MoU with Volvo Group India to establish a Centre of Excellence in Virtual Vehicle Technologies at its Kattankulathur campus — Volvo Group India's first CoE in India. The initiative aims to train over 1,000 students in the first year and more than 2,000 annually, providing hands-on experience in digital and simulation-driven automotive technologies, live projects, and internship opportunities.
• University of QueenslandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Queensland (UQ) has expanded pathways with SRMIST as part of its strategic focus on India as a key bilateral partner. UQ currently holds 43 active agreements with 30 institutions across India and has nearly 3,000 alumni in the country. The partnership includes student exchange, doctoral researcher support, and collaborative academic programmes.
• IIT DelhiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Queensland expanded the UQ-IITD Research Academy with IIT Delhi (currently supporting 133 doctoral researchers and producing its 23rd graduate). SRMIST has expanded pathways with UQ which may include IIT Delhi as a collaborative ecosystem institution.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT): VIT is a leading private deemed university in India with strong engineering focus, large student enrollment, and similar positioning to SRMIST in NIRF rankings and placement outcomes.
• Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE): Manipal is a private deemed university offering multi-disciplinary programs across engineering, management, and sciences with comparable scale and reputation in Indian private higher education.
• Amity University: Amity is one of India's largest private university chains with multi-campus presence, strong engineering and management programs, and similar mass-premium positioning targeting undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Lovely Professional University (LPU): LPU is a large-scale private university in India offering engineering, management, and applied sciences with similar mass-market positioning, multi-program portfolio, and recruiter-driven placement model.
• KIIT University: KIIT is a private deemed university with strong engineering and management programs, comparable scale, and similar tier-2 private positioning competing for the same undergraduate engineering talent pool.
• Shiv Nadar University: Shiv Nadar University is a private research-focused university in India with emphasis on STEM, comparable international partnerships, and similar positioning in the higher-premium segment of private higher education.
• Christ University: Christ University is a private deemed university with multi-disciplinary programs including engineering, management, and sciences, comparable scale, and similar student demographic focus in Indian urban markets.
• Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology: Thapar is a leading private engineering institution in India with comparable technical program portfolio, similar recruiter base, and analogous positioning in the mid-to-premium segment of Indian engineering education.
• PES University: PES University is a private university in Bangalore with strong engineering and technology programs, comparable tuition levels, and similar positioning targeting the same corporate recruiter base in India.

Broad incumbents

• Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani: BITS Pilani is a premier Indian private technical institution with stronger brand at the top end of engineering placements; serves as a benchmark competitor for high-ability students SRMIST targets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/srmup
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCrP6mKDz2wVmHTCH--A4G3A
• Facebookfacebook.com/srmup
• Instagraminstagram.com/srmistup_official
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/srmist-delhincr

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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