SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), formerly known as SRM University, is a private, deemed-to-be university located in Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu, near Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Established in 1985 as SRM Engineering College, the institution was granted deemed university status in 2002, and it was later renamed SRM University in 2006. In 2017, following the University Grants Commission (UGC) directive, the name was reverted to SRM Institute of Science and Technology.

SRMIST is part of the SRM Group of Institutions and operates across five campuses:

• Kattankulathur (Main Campus)
• Ramapuram (Chennai)
• Vadapalani (Chennai)
• Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh)
• Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu)

As per Section 3 of the University Grants Commission (UGC) Act, 1956, all these campuses are considered part of the same university. SRMIST also has three sister universities located in Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, and Sikkim.

History of SRMIST

The journey of SRMIST began in 1985 with the establishment of Sri Ramaswamy Memorial (SRM) Engineering College in Kattankulathur. Over the next decade, additional SRM institutions were established, further expanding its academic offerings. In 2002, SRM Engineering College was awarded the deemed-to-be university status, officially becoming SRM Institute of Science and Technology. The university was later renamed SRM University in 2006 before returning to its original name, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, in 2017 following the UGC's instructions to drop "University" from the name.

Campuses of SRMIST

Kattankulathur Campus (Main Campus)

Located approximately 35 km from Chennai, the Kattankulathur campus spans over 250 acres and is situated along the Grand Southern Trunk Road (GST Road), NH-32. This campus is home to several renowned colleges and schools, including:

• College of Engineering and Technology
• College of Medicine and Health Sciences
• College of Science and Humanities
• School of Management
• School of Architecture
• School of Law

Kattankulathur is also one of the few institutions in India offering a Degree in Telecom Studies.

Ramapuram Campus

The Ramapuram campus is located in Chennai and offers a diverse range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in disciplines such as engineering, management, science, and humanities. The campus features state-of-the-art laboratories, modern classrooms, libraries, and other facilities designed to support both academic and extracurricular activities.

With a strong emphasis on research and innovation, SRM Ramapuram encourages students to participate in various research projects, internships, and industry collaborations. The campus regularly organizes workshops, conferences, and events to enhance the student learning experience.

Vadapalani Campus

Located in Vadapalani, Chennai, this campus houses multiple faculties including:

• Faculty of Engineering and Technology
• Faculty of Management
• Faculty of Science and Humanities

In addition, the SRM Institute for Medical Sciences is located within the Vadapalani campus, offering specialized programs in medical sciences.

Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) Campus

The Tiruchirappalli campus spans 250 acres and is situated along the Trichy-Chennai highway. It offers academic programs in:

• Engineering and Technology
• Science and Humanities
• Allied Medical Sciences
• Management