SRM University, established as SRM Engineering College in 1985 got the university status in 2002. The university is located near Chennai with easy access by road, rail and air. This is rated as No. 1 multi-stream university in India and has been accredited by National Board of Accreditation (NBA), National Assessment and Accrediting Board (NAAC), Medical Council of India (MCI), Dental Council of India (DCI) and other statutory councils of India. The university, apart from the conventional programs, offers special collaborative programs like Semester Abroad Program (SAP), Twining / Transfer programs, Dual Degree programs in collaboration with reputed foreign universities.

SRM is near Chennai, Tamil Nadu, around 1/2 hour drive from Chennai airport.

You can get to SRM by reaching Chennai. From Chennai city you can reach by car or local electric train.

SRM University offers undergraduate, post graduate and Doctoral programs in engineering, architecture, management, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, allied health, science, humanities, hotel and catering management, film technology etc totaling 95 undergraduate programs, 78 master programs. For more details:

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English.

Yes. It offers French, Japanese, German, Chinese and Korean languages for all Engineering graduates.

NRI/PIO/OCI and foreign nationals can apply under the international student admission category.

Candidates can start applying from 1st of October every year.

Candidates can apply to any of the programs offered by SRM University in any one of the three modes:

• Apply online through www.srmuniv.ac.in (Home > Admission > Admission International ) and pay the application fee of USD 50/- or INR 2500/- by credit /debit card.
• Download the application form from www.srmuniv.ac.in (Home > Admission > Admission International ) and submit the filled-in application form with a bank draft or NRE Cheque for USD 50/- or INR 2500/- in favour of SRMIST payable in Chennai
• Obtain directly from the Office of International Relations, SRM University , Kattankulathur, India and submit the filled-in application form with a bank draft or NRE Cheque for USD 50/- or INR 2500/- in favour of SRMIST payable in Chennai

15th June	Last date for receipt of filled-in application
20th June	Last date for receipt of all necessary documents including Mark/ Grade Sheets
30th June	Last date for payment of full Tuition Fee for programs in Engineering & Technology, Science and Humanities
15th July	Last date for payment of full Tuition Fee for programs in Medicine & Health Sciences
30th May and 30th September	For admission to PhD in August and January respectively

Yes, NRI sponsored quota is available. But NRI Sponsored candidate will get the last priority over the foreign and NRI candidates.

Parents, grandparents, candidates' direct brothers/ sisters having NRI status can sponsor.

Generally 15% of the total seats is reserved for foreign/ NRI quota.

No. There is no entrance examination for NRI and foreign candidates. Undergraduate Admissions is based on merit as per the grades/ marks obtained in physics, chemistry and biology/mathematics in the 10+2 or equivalent examination and on first come first serve basis, provided the student meets the eligibility requirements.

Once you send in your application along with the required documents, we will register it and an application number will be allotted to you. In this letter we will let you know as to when we will be offering the admission letters or if your application is incomplete, we will write to you requesting to submit the pending documents / information.

Yes. Apart from Indian Boards like CBSE, SRM accepts degree / diploma awarded by Edexcel, Cambridge/Singapore, IGCSE, STPM, IB, STPM, SAM, OSSD, HSC, NCEA Level 3, American High School, etc that are recognized equivalent of 10 + 2 qualification of India.

Contact Office of International Relations of SRM University or refer Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi.

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For MBBS and BDS you must have taken Physics, Chemistry , Biology and English at ‘A’ Level besides FIVE passes in ‘O’ Level. Passing of these courses at ‘O’ Level or ‘AS’ Level alone will not be considered as adequate.
For other programs, FIVE ‘O’ Level passes and TWO ‘A’ Level passes OR FOUR ‘O’ Level passes and THREE ‘A’ Level passes are considered equivalent to 10 + 2 qualification and can be considered for admission if the student has taken appropriate courses that will meet the eligibility requirements for the individual program.

In USA and Canada, the student has an option to take Physics, Chemistry, and Biology anytime during the 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Since the course content and the scope is same irrespective of whether the courses are opted in 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade or 12th Grade, the student who has taken science courses during 9th Grade to 12th Grade is considered equivalent to 12th Grade level and is eligible for applying to any Engineering or Medical undergraduate program.

SRM University will be appointing few authorized representatives to promote SRM for the limited purpose of International admissions for the academic year 2013 – 2014. Please visit our website for further info.

For International admissions please contact:

The Counselor (Admissions) Office of International Relations SRM University 2nd Floor Central Library Building (West Wing), SRM University, Kattankulathur - 603 203 Chennai (Madras), India. Phone: +91-44-27456701, 27451643, 27417250, 27417253 Fax: +91-44-27455785 Mobile: +91 - 9003177786 ( Monday to Saturday – 9AM to 5 PM IST) E-Mail: admissions.ir@srmuniv.ac.in

As per UGC guidelines, a candidate who has studied the qualifying examinations (11th and 12th ) outside of India (even if affiliated to CBSE) must apply under NRI category only and NOT under domestic category. But if the candidate has studied the qualifying examinations (11th and 12th ) within India ( even if affiliated to foreign educational boards) can apply either under domestic category or under NRI sponsored category. They can apply only under any one category and not under both categories.

No. Only candidates who are resident Indian can take the SRM Entrance Examination. They should have studied the 11^th and 12^th in India.

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Other than the annual tuition fee, you have to pay a non-refundable one-time registration fees, hostel and mess fees, book / material fees and semester examination fees.

No. Course/ tuition fee has to be paid in US Dollars only, by the sponsor.

No. The status of the student remains the same as that prevailed at the time of admission. Hence even if both the parents return to India once for all, the student once admitted under NRI / NRI sponsored category will remain to be under NRI / NRI Sponsored category only.

Yes. Total scholarship worth of USD 200,000 is awarded to the meritorious students who passed out from CBSE schools, "A" Levels, IB and WAEC and got admission in the faculty of Engineering and Technology in SRM University under NRI / foreign quota. The amount of scholarship will be based on the recommendation of the scholarship committee. This scholarship is applicable only for the first year. Subsequent year scholarship is based on the performance in the previous year.

Yes. We do offer conditional admissions to all courses. To be considered, candidate has to submit his/ her 11th grade mark sheet plus 12th grade pre-final/ pre-board results.

No. A foreign student (citizen) can study at SRM only with a student visa. If the foreign citizen is of Indian origin, then such a candidate can apply and get a PIO (People of Indian Origin) Card or and OCI (Dual Citizenship). Candidates with PIO or OCI can study in India without a student visa.

You can apply for a student visa with the nearest Indian Embassy or Consulate. You will have to apply based on the confirmed admission letter issued by SRM.

Students should arrive 2-3 days prior to the commencement of classes. You will be informed of the exact date in the letter of confirmed admission.

The meet and Greet package is mandatory for foreign students; but it is an option for NRI students.

Qualifying examination certificate ( +2 or undergraduate degree), Forms A1, A2, A3, A4, 2 copies of passport - personal details page and resident permit / civil ID / Visa page , migration certificate (if applicable), fees remittance copy (tuition, registration & hostel) if already issued by SRM - Original & Photocopy

No. The book / Material /Bus fees are to be paid in Indian Rupees through Bank draft at the time of admission.

No. The most preferred payment mode if by wire transfer / electronic transfer.

SRM provides accommodation in the International Hostel strictly on a first come first serve basis. Two blocks of hostel each of approx. 6615 sq m has a total of 200 rooms, each room having an area of 20 Sq. m. that are meant for girl students Since these rooms are limited in number, the University will provide an option for an accommodation in domestic hostels for the remaining students, subject to the availability of rooms. Independent hostels have been built for men and women, and every hostel is decked up with all necessary amenities for a comfortable stay. Air-conditioned rooms (based on availability) are also offered. Two bedroom apartments available off campus where NRI & International male students will be accommodated on sharing basis. The University has apartment-style accommodation outside the campus for those who can stay in group of 6 or 8 and cook their own food.

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Only after the student has completed the admission formalities as mentioned in the confirmed admission letter, will a student be permitted to move into the hostel. On arrival, students are advised to move into the hotels reserved by them.

• International Hostel: Separate blocks for girls and boys. Rooms are equipped with adequate ventilation and lighting facility. Each student will be provided with a cot, pillows, linen, chair, table and a cupboard. The rooms have attached bath with western closet, geysers/solar water heaters. Food served will be of Indian, continental and western cuisine. Air condition facility will be provided based on availability. Generally the rooms are twin-sharing type.
• Domestic Hostel: Separate blocks for girls and boys. Rooms are equipped with adequate ventilation and lighting facility. Each student will be provided with a cot, chair, table and a cupboard. Most of the rooms have common bath, toilet (Indian style) and geyser. Only few rooms have attached bath with western closet. Food served will be of South Indian and North Indian food with option for vegetarian or Non-vegetarian. Air condition facility will be provided based on availability. Generally rooms are shared by 3 or 4 students.

Yes. Domestic students are permitted to stay in International hostel provided they pay the international charges. But they will be given the last priority over NRI/Foreign students.

Yes, if it suits them. But advance reservation is required.

In International hostel, Indian, continental and western food – Vegetarian and Non-vegetarian - is served. Indian food- vegetarian or non-vegetarian is served in the domestic hostel mess. Also food court, restaurant and many eateries cater to the different tastes of students coming from different countries.

Fridge/ washing machine/ Microwave/ room heater will NOT be provided in any of the hostels. But those desirous of using any electrical gadgets or appliances must take prior written permission from Hostel authorities and have to adhere to the safety standards prescribed by the authorities from time to time. The students have to pay additional electricity charges as fixed by the hostel authorities.

You must directly approach SRM Hotel for hotel room bookings. OIR may assist in booking rooms in SRM Hotel or SRM Guest House depending on the availability and on advance written request clearly mentioning the dates of stay. The cost for accommodation has to be borne by the parents.

THE SRM HOTEL , SRM University SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur - 603 203 Tamil Nadu, India Ph: +91- 44 - 4743 2000, 27453157 / 158 Fax: +91- 44 - 27454250 E-Mail: srmhotel_chennai@yahoo.co.in

Yes, Campus-wide Wi-Fi facility is available.

Tropical climate with rains (moderate to heavy) during October to December; January – February very mild winter or pleasant and March to June - Summer, hot and humid (up to 40 degree C). July to September warm with occasional rain.

No.

• Inside the class: Strictly No
• Outside of class hours: Yes

• Boys: Trousers and Collared shirts or T-shirts, Shoes and Socks
• Girls: Formal Wear: Chudidar, Salwar Kameez, Sari, Trousers and collared Shirts or T-Shirts, Formal Foot Wear Hair beyond shoulder length to be tied up.

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Yes. The international student must either carry their own insurance policies (copy to be submitted to OIR) or must pay for the insurance that SRM recommends.

All students admitted will be covered by Mediclaim insurance policy on chargeable basis. This facilitates the policy holder for cashless hospitalization in SRM as well as many hospitals throughout India. SRM has a 1200-bed hospital of its own within the campus.