SRM Institute of Science and Technology
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| Established | 1984 |
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| Type | Deemed university (Private) |
| Location | Chennai, Tamil Nadu,, India |
| Campus | Suburban, 250 acres (1 km²) |
| Website | http://www.srmuniv.ac.in |
SRM Institute of Science and Technology,is an Engineering College located some 50 km from Chennai, South India. Previously functioning under the Anna University, as the SRM Engineering College, the Institute gained the Deemed status in 2003-04, and was renamed. The Institution is also ISO 9001:2000 certified. It is no longer affiliated with AICTE, because it argues that Deemed to be Universities do not require it. However it has promised that it will abide by any court orders.
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[edit] The Origins
The beginnings of the college can be traced back to 1969, when the Valliammai Society started a primary school (Florence Nightingale School, now the SRM Nightingale School). Later in 1984, they set up the Valliammai Polytechnic. It was only in 1985 that the SRM Engineering College was set up. SRMIST (SRM Institute of Science and Technology) is not the only Institution under the SRM Group; its sister Institutions include the SRM Arts and Science College, Valliammai Engineering College, SRM Institute of Hotel Management, SRM School of Architecture, SRM Medical College, Valliammai Polytechnic, SRM Polytechnic (all the above are at the 200-acre campus at Kattankuluathur, Kanchipuram (50 km from Chennai, and about 15 km from Tambaram)), SRM College of Nursing, SRM College of Pharmacy, SRM College of Physiotherapy, SRM College of Occupational Therapy, and Easwari Engineering College. However the flagship of the SRM Group remains the SRMIST, with over 20 000 students. Since it is no longer under Anna University, students from all over the country are there, thus adding that tinge of cultural diversity.
The Group also has investments in SRM Hospital, Geetha Constructions, Royal Southern Hotels, SRM Printers, SRM Benefit Fund Ltd., SRM Systems and Software, SRM Easwari Travels and Tours India(P) Ltd., Blossom Infotech.
[edit] The Campus
Considering the fact that the Institution is a private one, the campus is huge and the Infrastructure is excellent and well maintained. Other than the Institutions itself, there are two banks (The Indian Bank ATM included,The City Union Bank ATM included), a 3-Star Hotel (the Royal Southern), and the Royal Inn Restaurant. The various blocks within the SRMIST include, the PG Block, the Hi-Tech Block, the Main Block, the Mechanical Block, the Mech PG Block, the Electrical Sciences Block, the Computer Science Block,the Biotech block, a Library with an Internet Cafe as well. There are also about half a dozen hostels, some of them are the K.R.S Hostel (only for the first year boys), the UG Hostel, the PG Hostel, Meenaksi Women's Hostel, International Hostel (an airconditioned hostel). The atmosphere in the campus too is a bit different compared to other colleges in South India. The college does not impose ridiculously strong rules on the students(like Anna University bans the use of cell phones within the campus). Also, unlike its other counterparts within the state the Institution does not separate the sexes.
A decent, recently air conditioned, computerized general library, latest copier machines and good computer labs are the hallmarks of this place. Most of the computers here have flat screen TFT panels are than the old CRT monitors. An "Apple Lab" is also available which has 30-35 latest models of the iMac computers and one Power Mac.
[edit] Admissions
Immediately after the Institute gained Deemed University status in 2003-04,the Insitute took students on the basis of merit through the AIEEE (All India Engineering Entrance Examinations).However from the year 2005-06 the Institute started its own All India Examination, the SRMISTEEE (SRM Institute of Science and Technology Engineering Entrance Examinations). However it must be noted that throughout its existence the Institute has also taken students from what is called the Management Quota.
[edit] Students
Compared to other colleges the student body does have a considerable degree of diversity, and so students are provided with a chance of getting indulged to learn a whole new language and culture from their peers. Students from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Orissa, Delhi and many other places are present here.
[edit] Performance
The college was considered among the better ones in and around Chennai while it was under the Anna University, on an average 2-3 students from each branch getting university ranks & still it competes to farewell after being awarded the Deemed to be University status. Having become a deemed university, its standards have fallen. However, one of the main reasons why the college is more successful in attracting students than its counterparts is the fact that almost 90% of the students that applied for placement were placed in the On-Campus Interviews. Companies that visit the campus regularly are Wipro, Infosys, TCS, Xansa, HCL, Mahindra&Mahindra, Ford, Alstom, Siemens, Motorola.asdasd
[edit] Location
The SRMIST, technically in Kanchipuram district, is located on the NH-45 linking Chennai and Trichy,about 15 km from Tambaram.For students from in and around Chennai, the Institution has the provision of Buses. Right on the other side of NH-45 lies the Potheri suburban railway station,which serves the Institute.
[edit] Controversy
Even though the college doesnot have any formal approval by the AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education) which approves the B.Tech/M.Tech degrees of students, it is approved by the UGC (University Grants Commission) accreditation and that the students will have the same opportunities as that of colleges under AICTE. Also the college has recently been suffixed with a NAAC accreditation, which adds much more value to the students. Also the student staff ratio is maintained at a much better standard compared to ANNA UNIVERSITY.
[edit] Programmes in Engineering Field
B.Tech.Programs
- Aeronautical Engineering
- Automobile Engineering
- Bio-Informatics
- Bio-Medical Instr. & Engg.
- Bio-Process Engineering
- Bio-Technology
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science & Engg.
- Electrical & Electronics Engg.
- Electronics & Commn. Engg.
- Food & Process Engineering
- Genetic Engineering
- Hotel & Facility Mgmt
- Information Technology
- Instrumentation & Control Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics
M.Tech Programs
- Bio-Medical Engineering
- Bio-Technology
- Chemical Engineering
- Computer Aided Design (CAD)
- Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)
- Communication Systems
- Computer Science & Engg.
- Construction Engg. & Mgmt.
- Digital Networking & Commn.
- Embedded Systems Tech.
- Environmental Engg.
- Information Technology
- Power Electronics & Drives
- Power Systems
- Remote Sensing & GIS
- Robotics
- Software Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- VLSI Design
- Water Resources & Mgmt.
Dual Degree
- B.Tech.(Bio-Tech.) + B.Tech. (CSE/IT)
- B.Tech. (All Disciplines) + M.B.A
M.Tech. (Part-Time)
- Computer Science & Engg.
- Power Systems
- Communication Systems
- VLSI Design
The Institute is also in the process of setting up a Nanotechnology Department.
