Overview
1985
Established
250 acres
Campus
July/August · January (PhD only)
Intakes
$4,700–$55,750
Tuition per year
Chennai (MAA), 30 km
Nearest airport
The university is NAAC A++ accredited (valid to 2031), ranks 11th among Indian universities in NIRF 2025 and holds ABET accreditation for several engineering programmes. A 12-million-square-foot built-up campus includes a teaching hospital, a tech park with company-sponsored labs, an international hostel block with a 24-hour cafe, and one of the busier campus placement operations in the country.
Foreign nationals apply through a dedicated international portal and are admitted on school grades without an entrance test. Tuition is quoted in US dollars, and the published tariff is the same for foreign nationals and NRI/PIO/OCI applicants, with sizeable published waivers: 40% on engineering and 50% on other programmes for NRI/OCI applicants who meet SAT or grade thresholds, and separately advertised packages for African and SAARC nationals.
- NAAC A++ (CGPA 3.55), accreditation valid 2024-2031
- NIRF 2025: 11th among universities, 14th in engineering, 18th in medical, 10th in pharmacy
- ABET-accredited engineering and computing programmes, useful for students heading to the US, Gulf or Africa
- Own 1,500-bed teaching hospital (SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre) on the Kattankulathur campus
- Two air-conditioned international hostel blocks (around 400 beds) plus the off-campus Green Pearl service-apartment hostel
- No entrance test for international applicants; merit-based, first-come first-served admission
- Founders Scholarship: 40% tuition waiver on engineering and 50% on other programmes for qualifying NRI/OCI/PIO students
- Reported 13,000+ offers and an average salary of INR 10.5 lakh in the 2023 placement season
Popular courses and fees for international students
Annual tuition in INR with an indicative USD conversion at ₹85 = $1. Figures are the published foreign-national fee. Confirm the current fee sheet before paying.
| Programme | Level | Duration | Tuition / year | Eligibility | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering | UG | 4 years | ₹11.8 lakh≈ $13,950 | 12th/A-level/IB with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, minimum 50% aggregate; age 17 by 31 December | July |
| B.Tech CSE (Artificial Intelligence / Data Science / Cyber Security) | UG | 4 years | ₹9.9 lakh≈ $11,700 | 12th with PCM, 50% aggregate; Physics and Mathematics compulsory | July |
| B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering | UG | 4 years | ₹6.6 lakh≈ $7,800 | 12th with PCM, 50% aggregate | July |
| B.Tech Mechanical Engineering | UG | 4 years | ₹6.6 lakh≈ $7,800 | 12th with PCM, 50% aggregate | July |
| MBBS (SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre) | UG | 5.5 years incl. internship | ₹47.4 lakh≈ $55,750 | PCB with English; NEET-UG qualification and MCC counselling; only 3 NRI seats out of 250 | August/September |
| BBA | UG | 3 years | ₹4.0 lakh≈ $4,700 | 12th in any stream, 60% aggregate at Kattankulathur | July |
| MBA (Business Administration / Business Analytics / Digital Marketing) | PG | 2 years | ₹10.4 lakh≈ $12,250 | Bachelor's degree with minimum 60% aggregate | July |
| M.Tech (VLSI, Robotics, Biotechnology and other specialisations) | PG | 2 years | ₹4.4 lakh≈ $5,150 | B.E./B.Tech in a relevant branch with above 50% | July |
| BCA | UG | 3 years | On request | 12th with Mathematics or a related subject, 50% aggregate | July |
| B.Sc Nursing | UG | 4 years | On request | 12th with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English; minimum age 17 | August |
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Admission process for international students
- 1
Register on the international application portal
Create a login at intlapplications.srmist.edu.in, choose your category (foreign national, NRI, NRI-sponsored, OCI or PIO) and the programme.
- 2
Pay the application fee
A non-refundable USD 50 (or INR 3,000) is paid online by card; keep the application number for all correspondence.
- 3
Upload transcripts and passports
Upload 10th and 12th mark sheets (or predicted results), passport copies of the student and parent or sponsor, and, for NRIs, proof of residence abroad.
- 4
Receive the provisional admission letter
Admission is decided on merit without an entrance test; selected candidates receive a provisional letter and must wire the tuition in US dollars within 10 days.
- 5
Obtain your student visa and AIU equivalence
Apply for an Indian Student Visa at your nearest mission using the admission letter, and arrange an AIU equivalence certificate for non-Indian boards if asked.
- 6
Report to campus with originals
Bring original certificates, 15 passport photos and signed parent declarations; register with FRRO within 14 days of arrival and collect your hostel allotment.
Eligibility & English requirement
- 12 years of schooling from a board recognised as equivalent to Indian 10+2 by the Association of Indian Universities: Edexcel and Cambridge A-levels, IB, IGCSE, STPM, SAM, OSSD, HSC, NCEA Level 3, WAEC/WASSCE and the American High School Diploma are listed as accepted
- Engineering: at least 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with Physics and Mathematics compulsory; applicants with Computer Science/IT as the third subject are eligible for CSE streams only
- Health sciences: Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English; MBBS and BDS also require NEET-UG and MCC counselling; A-level applicants need PCB plus English at A-level and five O-level passes
- Minimum age 17 on or before 31 December of the admission year; IB and GCE candidates must have passed within two attempts
- No IELTS/TOEFL requirement is published; the medium of instruction is English and non-English documents must be translated
Important dates
- Applications open: first week of November for the following July intake (2026 engineering/management portal deadline listed as 30 August 2026)
- Standard calendar: 15 June last date to submit the application, 20 June last date for documents
- Tuition payment deadline: 30 June for engineering and science; 15 July for medicine and health sciences
- PhD: 30 April (June intake) and 30 October (January intake)
- Classes begin: July for engineering and management; August/September for MBBS after MCC counselling
Scholarships for international students
| Scholarship | Benefit | Who qualifies |
|---|---|---|
| Founders Scholarship (NRI/PIO/OCI) | 40% tuition waiver for the full duration of engineering programmes; 50% for other UG and PG programmes | 70% or above in relevant subjects (PCM/PCB or Accounts-Commerce-Economics); equivalent grade bands for A-level (B, B, C), IB (5, 5, 4) and WAEC (C4, C4, C5); not for MBBS, BDS, B.Pharm, Pharm.D or NRI-sponsored category |
| SAT-based scholarship (NRI/PIO/OCI) | 40% tuition waiver on engineering, 50% on other programmes, for the whole course | SAT aggregate of 1000/1600 for B.Tech; UG programmes only |
| African and SAARC student scholarships | Advertised tuition reductions for engineering and other programmes, plus an economic scholarship for students from African countries | Nationals of African and SAARC countries applying as foreign students; amounts confirmed case-by-case by admissions.ir@srmist.edu.in |
| Merit scholarship pool for international engineering admits | A pool of USD 200,000 distributed among top-scoring entrants | Foreign/NRI applicants to Engineering & Technology with strong CBSE, A-level, IB or WAEC results |
| Study in India (SII) | Government of India partial tuition waivers through the SII portal | Foreign nationals who apply via studyinindia.gov.in to an SRMIST programme listed on the portal |
| ICCR scholarships | Full tuition, hostel and monthly stipend funded by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations | Nomination through the Indian embassy in your home country; SRMIST is a host university for ICCR scheme students |
Placements
₹10.5 lakh
Average package
₹1 Cr
Highest package
No PSW visa
India has no post-study work visa; graduates need a sponsored Employment Visa
Top recruiters: TCS, Google, Wells Fargo, Maruti Suzuki, Novartis, Amazon, Microsoft, Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant.
University-wide 2023 figures: 1,311 companies, 13,069 offers, 3,970 high-paying offers, average INR 10.5 lakh and a top offer of INR 1 crore; engineering and computing students take the bulk of offers.
Campus, hostel and cost of living
Hostel (on campus)
- Twin-sharing AC with attached bath (N Block, first year): ₹2 lakh / year (≈ $2,350)
- Three-sharing AC with attached bath (Adhiyaman): ₹1.6 lakh / year (≈ $1,900)
- Three-sharing AC, Green Pearl international block (off-campus): ₹1.4 lakh / year (≈ $1,700)
- Three-sharing non-AC with attached bath: ₹80,000 / year (≈ $950)
- Compulsory mess plan of about INR 73,000 per year on campus (INR 125,000 at Green Pearl, which runs a multi-cuisine dining hall with Thai, Chinese and Indian menus).
- Figures are the 2026-27 first-year men's hostel tariff; women's blocks are priced similarly. International students are allotted to the fully air-conditioned NRI Premium block (triple sharing) or the Green Pearl service-apartment hostel 10 minutes from campus with shuttle buses. Hostel and mess are paid in INR, not USD. Optional laundry INR 7,500 per year.
Monthly living cost in Kattankulathur, Chennai (estimate)
- Food outside mess $70-120
- Transport $20-40 (suburban train and buses to Chennai are cheap; cabs add up)
- Mobile and data $5-10
- Toiletries, laundry and books $25-45
- Leisure and city outings $50-120
- Total with hostel: $300–500 / month
Indian student visa for SRMIST admits
Foreign nationals need a Student (S) Visa from the Indian mission in their country. It is issued for the duration of the course on the university's bona fide admission letter, fee receipt and proof of funds, and holders must register with the FRRO within 14 days of arrival. Krosz prepares the visa file for every student it places, at no extra cost.
Largest international cohorts at SRMIST: Sri Lanka, Nepal, Myanmar, Thailand, Singapore, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, Kenya, Bangladesh.
Frequently asked questions
Is SRMJEEE or any other entrance test required for foreign applicants?
No. International, NRI, PIO and OCI applicants are admitted on their school grades on a merit, first-come first-served basis. The only exception is MBBS/BDS, which must go through NEET-UG and MCC counselling under Indian law.
What does B.Tech Computer Science cost for an international student?
The published 2026 tariff is USD 12,500 per year for CSE and CSE with AI/ML, USD 10,500 for AI, data science, cyber security and most other CSE specialisations, and USD 7,000 for core branches such as ECE, mechanical, civil and biotechnology. Qualifying NRI/OCI/PIO students get 40% off through the Founders or SAT scholarship, and foreign nationals from Africa and SAARC countries are offered separate packages.
Can a foreign national get an MBBS seat at SRM?
Only three of the 250 MBBS seats are in the NRI category, allotted through MCC counselling on NEET-UG rank. The NRI tuition is USD 50,000 per year plus a USD 300 registration fee, with hostel and mess paid in rupees.
Where will I stay?
SRMIST has two air-conditioned international hostel blocks on campus with around 400 beds and a 24-hour cafe, plus the Green Pearl off-campus hostel with service-apartment style rooms and shuttle buses. Rooms go on a first-come basis, so book as soon as you pay tuition.
When should I apply for the July intake?
The portal opens in the first week of November. Aim to submit by 15 June with documents in by 20 June; full tuition is due by 30 June for engineering and science and 15 July for health sciences. For 2026 the portal listed 30 August as the final cut-off.
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Sources: official university website and international prospectus, NIRF, NAAC, UGC, MEA student visa guidelines, ICCR. Last verified 2026-10. Fees are indicative and may change; Krosz is an independent admissions and visa service and is not affiliated with SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Kattankulathur.