Let’s cut to the chase.
SRM Kattankulathur is probably one of the most hyped private universities in India — especially if you’re from Tamil Nadu, Kerala, or AP. You’ve seen the billboards. You’ve heard of “placement packages.” Maybe your cousin even studied there and won’t stop doing their internship in Germany.
But what’s really going on behind those glossy prospectuses?
Let’s break it down, student-to-student.
SRM IST (Kattankulathur) is the main and oldest campus of the SRM group — not to be confused with SRM Ramapuram, Vadapalani, Sonepat, or Andhra campuses.
SRM is huge. Think 25,000+ students, a 300-acre campus, malls inside the campus, food courts with Domino’s, and a cricket ground that looks like the IPL is about to happen.
But all that glitters—is it really gold?
We’ll stick to BTech here, since that’s what most folks come for.
| Course | Duration | Intake |
| BTech (all streams) | 4 years | 7000+ seats (across all branches combined) |
Heads up: Some niche branches have small batches. So you’ll either be super close with everyone... or feel like you’re stuck in a ghost town. Choose wisely.
This isn’t IIT, but that doesn’t mean you just walk in.
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Pro tip: You don’t need a sky-high SRMJEEE score to get in — especially for non-CS branches. But for CSE (core/AI/DS), expect cutoffs to be tight.
SRM is premium private — let’s not pretend otherwise.
| Branch | Annual Tuition Fee |
| CSE (Core/AI/DS) | ₹3.75–₹4.25 Lakh |
| ECE/EEE | ₹2.5–₹3.5 Lakh |
| Mech / Civil / Other | ₹2.0–₹2.5 Lakh |
Hostel & Mess: ₹1.5–₹2.2 Lakh/year depending on AC/non-AC, occupancy, and what food you pick (North/South Indian, veg/non-veg).
Full 4-Year Estimate: ₹18–22 lakh for CSE with hostel
Yeah, fees are high. But there are scholarships if you know where to look.
Ask before you lock in your seat — not all scholarships are auto-applied.
Let’s be real — SRM sells the dream of placements, especially in CSE and IT.
And they deliver... kind of Metric Detail
If you're good — like LeetCode-freak, GitHub-active, hackathon-winning good —you’ll kill it. SRM gives you the platform.
If not? You’ll end up with a ₹3.5 LPA TCS job like 60% of others.
SRM really leans into its “international” branding.
Not everyone gets these, but if you're proactive, you'll find doors opening.
It’s alive. Like, really.
Hostels are... better than average. Some even have air-conditioned lifts (IYKYK).
But remember: freedom comes with responsibility. Ragging is strictly banned, but you’ll still need to grow up fast.
| Pros | Cons |
| Solid brand value across India | Expensive AF |
| CSE placements can be life-changing. | Not so great for core engineering branches (unless you hustle) |
| Crazy good campus life (especially for out-of-station kids) | Some faculty are mid — depends on dept. |
| Exposure to tech, internships, international tie-ups | A bit elitist at times (you’ll see the Gucci crowd) |
| Great alumni network, esp. in software | Too much distraction if you aren’t focused |
| “SRM is like a buffet. You can have bare minimum dal-chawal or Michelin-star gourmet food. It depends on how hungry you are.” | — Final-year CSE student |
| “We came for the placements and stayed for the hostel fun. But you have to grind. The crowd is competitive AF.” | – 2nd-year ECE student |
| “I spent ₹20 lakh. But I also got a ₹28 LPA offer. I’d say that’s enough ROI.” | – CSE, Class of 2023 |
If you
Then SRM Kattankulathur is totally worth it.
But if you
Then look elsewhere. SRM is a launchpad, not a shortcut.
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