SRM University

What SRM University does

SRM Institute of Science & Technology (commonly SRM University) is a private, multi-disciplinary university founded in 1985 and headquartered in Kattankulathur, Chennai, with six major campuses across India (Chennai-Kattankulathur, Chennai-Ramapuram, Chennai-Vadapalani, Tiruchirappalli, Delhi-NCR, and Amaravati) plus group institutions in Haryana and Sikkim. The institution offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes across engineering, medicine and health sciences, management, law, science and humanities, and agricultural sciences, holding NAAC A++ accreditation and NIRF 2024 rankings of 12th (University), 13th (Engineering), 18th (Medical), 7th (Dental), and 21st (Overall), with QS 5-Star recognition.

SRM's core technology footprint centers on the Amaravati Quantum Valley ecosystem: India's first university-based Quantum Reference Facility (QRF), capable of testing up to 100-qubit quantum processes, developed through a domestic supply chain that reduced build cost by ~50% versus comparable European facilities; a Quantum Control Lab housing an indigenously built superconducting quantum computer; and a C-DOT Quantum-Secure Communications Test Bed for photonic and encryption research. Complementing this, the Easwari School of Liberal Arts at SRM University-AP has launched AI-integrated M.Sc. programmes in Economics (Finance & Data Science; Development & Policy) and Psychology (mental health, organizational, and educational AI applications), positioning SRM among India's early adopters of AI-integrated postgraduate liberal-arts education.

The business model is a B2C tuition-driven educational services model: students apply via the SRMJEEE entrance examination for engineering or direct applications for other programmes, pay tuition at undisclosed levels, and access multi-campus delivery across India. Ancillary revenue streams include funded research (Rs 250+ Crores across 544+ external projects), placement services (980+ recruiting companies, 5,546+ offers, 52 LPA highest CTC in 2023-24), scholarships (up to 100% tuition waiver for eligible AI M.Sc. candidates), and emerging testbed-as-a-service revenues from the quantum infrastructure serving startups, researchers, and government partners.

Name

SRM University

Legal name

SRM Institute of Science & Technology

Website

https://srmuniv.ac.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

SRM Institute of Science & Technology is a private multi-campus Indian university (founded 1985) headquartered in Chennai, delivering engineering, medical, management, law, and AI-integrated postgraduate programmes across six campuses, and hosting India's first university-based Quantum Reference Facility under the Amaravati Quantum Valley.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Doctoral Research Universities (Multi-Disciplinary) (EDAHABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA), Quantum Education, Workforce Development & Academic Centers (HDAGAMAM), Quantum Hardware Architecture & Systems Engineering Research (HDAGAMAB), Quantum Tech Commercialization, IP, Tech Transfer & Venture Research (HDAGAMAN)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Engineering programs
• Medical education
• Quantum computing research
• Technology-integrated learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Chennai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SRM Institute of Science & Technology is a private multi-campus university delivering undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and diploma programs across Engineering & Technology, Medicine & Health Sciences, Management, Law, Science & Humanities, and Agricultural Sciences. Beyond traditional academic instruction, the university operates specialized research infrastructure including India's first Quantum Reference Facility (QRF) for quantum computing testing, AI-integrated M.Sc. programs in Economics and Psychology, and centralized research laboratories supporting innovation, patents, and incubation.

Product overview

SRM University operates as a comprehensive multi-disciplinary university with multiple campuses (Kattankulathur-Chennai, Ramapuram, Vadapalani, Tiruchirappalli, Delhi-NCR, and SRM University-AP in Amaravati). The institution offers a unified platform of academic programs across Engineering & Technology, Management, Science & Humanities, Law, Agricultural Sciences, and Medicine & Health Sciences. The portfolio includes specialized offerings like India's first Quantum Reference Facility for quantum computing research, AI-integrated postgraduate programs in Economics and Psychology, and extensive research infrastructure supporting innovation. Key differentiating programs include the M.Sc. Economics and M.Sc. Psychology with AI integration, quantum computing testbeds, and a startup ecosystem with incubation support. The university is ranked 12th in NIRF University category, 13th in Engineering, and 7th in Dental, with NAAC A++ accreditation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Easwari School of Liberal Arts: School at SRM University-AP offering AI-integrated postgraduate programmes in Economics and Psychology.
• Milan
• UDGAM

Products and services

• Engineering & Technology Programs
• Medicine & Health Sciences Programs
• AI-Integrated M.Sc. Economics Programme
• AI-Integrated M.Sc. Psychology Programme
• Quantum Reference Facility (QRF)
• Research & Development Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 100 Qubit quantum process testing capability at Quantum Reference Facility
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 May 2026C-DOT partnered with SRM University-AP to establish a Quantum-Secure Communications Test Bed in Amaravati, serving as a research and testing platform for advanced quantum communication hardware, photonic systems, encryption technologies, and next-generation cyber defence solutions.
• Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 April 2026APCRDA launched free skill development training programmes for unemployed youth in Amaravati, implemented in collaboration with SRM University starting April 27, with support from Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister P. Narayana.
• EaseLearn AI TechnologiesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 April 2026EaseLearn AI Technologies partnered with SRM as an institutional partner for AI education initiatives, with SRM included among coalition partners including AWS, Google, Anthropic, NVIDIA, Salesforce, and Zoho.
• QubitechcoreTechnology or Integration · 14 April 2026Qubitech's Quantum Characterisation Facility QU-414 established in Amaravati as part of the Bharat Quantum Reference Facility ecosystem, functioning as an open-access support center for quantum computer component development and learning.
• Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)coreTechnology or Integration · 14 April 2026TIFR Mumbai supplied key hardware components for the quantum computing testbeds at SRM University, contributing to the domestic supply chain that reduced costs by approximately 50% compared to conventional setups.
• Indian Institute of Science (IISc)coreTechnology or Integration · 14 April 2026IISc Bengaluru provided technical support for the development of quantum computing testbeds, contributing expertise to the indigenous quantum hardware ecosystem at SRM University.
• Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)coreTechnology or Integration · 14 April 2026DRDO DYSL Pune supplied hardware components for the quantum computing testbeds, supporting the development of indigenous quantum technology infrastructure at SRM University Amaravati.
• IBMcoreTechnology or Integration · 14 April 2026IBM committed to deploy a 133-qubit quantum computer at the Amaravati Quantum Valley, with SRM University positioned as a key academic partner in the quantum ecosystem under India's National Quantum Mission.
• Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 April 2026TCS launched quantum cloud services and formalized the IBM-TCS Quantum Innovation Centre as part of the Amaravati Quantum Valley project, with SRM University providing talent development and research infrastructure.
• Larsen & Toubro (L&T)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 February 2026L&T committed to develop India's first 133-qubit quantum computer centre as part of the Amaravati Quantum Valley, with the company targeting 85% local manufacturing of quantum components for global export.
• Amaravati Quantum ValleycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 February 2026SRM University is a key academic partner in the Amaravati Quantum Valley project, hosting the Quantum Reference Facility and Quantum Talent Hub as part of India's first integrated quantum ecosystem.
• IQ LeapminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 February 2026Signed MoU for quantum computing and related technology development as part of the Amaravati Quantum Valley ecosystem.
• Tri Quanta LabsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 February 2026Signed MoU for quantum computing, hardware, cybersecurity, and related technologies as part of the Amaravati Quantum Valley initiative.
• Quant Focus LabsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 February 2026Signed MoU for quantum computing, hardware, cybersecurity, and related technologies as part of the Amaravati Quantum Valley initiative.
• Qbit ForcecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Qbit Force, founded by former IBM India head Dr. L. Venkata Subramaniam, partnered with SRM University to produce qubit chips and host superconducting quantum computer testbed facilities. The startup built India's first open-access superconducting quantum computer testbeds with over 50% indigenous components, including the country's first domestically designed dilution refrigerator.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Manipal Academy of Higher Education: One of India's largest private multi-disciplinary universities offering Engineering, Medicine, Management, and Life Sciences across multiple campuses. Directly comparable to SRM in scale, breadth, NAAC A++ status, and NIRF University ranking, serving the same premium Indian higher-education segment.
• Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham: Private multi-disciplinary research university with strong engineering, medical, and emerging-technology programs. Comparable to SRM on NAAC A++ accreditation, research output, and multi-campus delivery, with similar NIRF positioning in the top 10 universities.
• Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT): Private university with a strong engineering focus and NIRF Engineering ranking in the top 15. Closely comparable to SRM's Kattankulathur-style engineering-led delivery model and large-scale enrolment across multiple campuses.
• BITS Pilani: Premier private technical university with strong engineering, sciences, and research programs. Comparable to SRM on premium engineering admissions, placements, and technology-focused curriculum—often a primary alternative for the same student cohort.
• Shiv Nadar University: Private research-focused university with multi-disciplinary offerings and strong STEM/research credentials. Comparable to SRM-AP's positioning as a newer, research-intensive private university competing for similar postgraduate and research talent.
• KIIT University: Large private multi-disciplinary university with strong engineering, medical, and law programs. Comparable to SRM on scale, multi-campus operations, NIRF top-25 university ranking, and broad Indian student catchment.
• Lovely Professional University (LPU): Large private university with very high enrolment across engineering, management, law, and applied sciences. Comparable to SRM on scale, multi-disciplinary portfolio, and price-competitive positioning in the Indian private higher-education market.

Emerging players

• IIIT Hyderabad: Public-private research institution with deep focus on computer science, AI, and quantum computing research. Overlaps with SRM's AI-integrated programmes and quantum ambitions, serving similar postgraduate and doctoral talent pools with research-led curriculum.
• Ashoka University: Private liberal-arts and research university focused on interdisciplinary undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Comparable to SRM-AP's Easwari School of Liberal Arts on AI-integrated Economics/Psychology and premium liberal-arts positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore: India's premier public research institution with advanced programmes in engineering, physical sciences, and quantum research. Comparable to SRM as a research-and-talent supplier for India's quantum ecosystem; already an SRM partner, IISc represents the upper benchmark for quantum research output.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SRM_Univ
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/SRMeducation
• Facebookfacebook.com/SRMUniversityOfficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/srm-university-sri-ramaswamy-mem
• Instagraminstagram.com/SRMUniversityOfficial

Compliance3 records

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Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

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