The usual method of gaining an engineering seat in SRMIST was not followed this year. The main reason for that was the outbreak of corona virus.

Instead of the usual practice, admissions into SRMIST for 2020 were being done based on score registered in plus-two exams or its equivalent particularly in Maths, Physics and Chemistry or Biology, Physics and Chemistry.

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The top 10 among those who applied for admissions in SRMIST are from diverse backgrounds.

They are Ekkaluri Harshitha (Andhra Pradesh), R. Sanjay (Karnataka), Abhinav Tripathi (Rajasthan), Dharshin Balakrishnan (Tamil Nadu).

Also, Shivam Kumar (Bihar), Arun Martin (Kerala), Ajay Parmar (Madhya Pradesh), Rudr Kesar (Jammu and Kashmir), Mayank Singh (Uttar Pradesh) and Hil Savani, (Gujarat) emerged as toppers in the all India Top 10 Rank list.

Sources from SRMIST further said the top 100 rank holders will be given Founder’s Scholarship with 100 percent tuition fee and hostel fee waiver.

The top 101 to 500 rank holders will be awarded SRM Merit Scholarship with 100% tuition fee waiver. SRMIST also offers an incredible range of scholarships to the tune of Rs 40 Crores benefiting more than 3200 students every year, making studying in the university affordable to all.

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SRMIST also offers on-the-spot loan facilitation of bank educational loans.

The next procedure in the SRMIST admission process is the rankings along with the allocated branch will be sent to successful candidates on their registered emailID and mobile number.

Based on the seat availability, SRMIST will conduct online – counselling in the coming days.

In view of high preference to join SRMIST, counselling is only planned for the top 50,000 Ranks.

The SRM Ranking is applicable for B. Tech admission in all campuses of SRMIST located at Kattankulathur (Main Campus, Chennai Area), Vadapalani and Ramapuram in Chennai city and Delhi – NCR, SRM University, AP – Andhra Pradesh, SRM University, Sonepat– Haryana and SRM University, Sikkim.

It is worth recollecting that this year SRM has created a placement record as its students secured more than 8500 jobs, 149 Super Dream Offers, 1629 Dream Offers, with a top salary of Rs 41.6 L, the highest ever by any university in India.

For more details, the students and their parents can contact counsellors at SRM at +91 [044] 27455510, 47437500.

Information about SRM admissions can be obtained sending queries to ‘admissions.india@srmist.edu.in’ Official website of SRM ‘www.srmist.edu.in’ can also be visited to obtain information on admissions and courses offered.

About SRMIST
Education is all about creating an environment of academic freedom, where bright minds meet, discover and learn. One would experience top of the world living and learning experience at SRM.

SRM Institute of Science and Technology (formerly known as SRM University), educational institution is popularly known as SRMIST and is always been on prime focus for education seekers across the country.

SRM is one of the top ranking universities in India with over 52,000 full time students and more than 3200 faculty across all the campuses – Kattankulathur, Ramapuram, Vadapalani Campus – all in and around Chennai and Modinagar, NCR, Delhi – offering a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programs in six faculties – Engineering & Technology, Management, Medicine & Health sciences, Science & Humanities, Law and Agricultural Sciences

Students have a wide choice of cutting edge programs including nanotechnology, genetic engineering, remote sensing and GIS, embedded systems or computer forensics to choose from.

Most of these courses are offered in close collaboration with foreign universities. Even at UG level specialized engineering programs like Artificial Intelligence, Big Data Analytics, IoT etc. are offered.

All the programs offered are approved by UGC and applicable Statutory Councils like AICTE etc.

BITS Pilani signed an agreement with the Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT) in Pune, on December 4. The areas of knowledge-sharing activities undertaken include workshops, seminars, and conferences to be conducted on national security fields, according to a statement from BITS Pilani.

The BITS Pilani statement also says that joint research work will be an area of focus for this collaboration. The Center for Research Excellence in National Security (CRENS) established at the BITS Pilani will facilitate the partnership.

Both institutes will also undertake research projects including short-term consultancy assignments to deal with industry issues and long-term initiatives to explore emerging and future areas. The collaborations will include the usage of lab infrastructures, faculty members, and research scholars.

BITS Pilani vice chancellor Ramgopal Rao was critical of the tie-up and stated: “Our partnership with DIAT Pune reflects a shared vision that through research and innovation, we can synergistically elevate the defence capability of India and give a technological push to India. Through CRENS we intend to address the veritable challenges and bring about self-reliance in the strategic sectors.

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BHVS Narayana Murthy, vice chancellor of DIAT Pune, stated: “DIAT Pune focuses on developing India’s technological defence capabilities by focused research, innovation, and skill development. BITS Pilani has always led the way for innovation, and our tie-up with the esteemed university will enable us to share resources and expertise to address many of the problems that are now challenging National Security and facilitate an ecosystem of collaboration, innovation, and entrepreneurship.”

Conclusion

The partnership between BITS Pilani and DIAT Pune is a significant step forward in strengthening India’s national security and technological landscape. Through combining research, innovation, and skill development expertise, the two institutions aim to address critical challenges and enhance India’s defence capabilities. Initiatives such as joint research, certificate courses, and resource sharing will foster innovation and self-reliance in this collaboration. This partnership not only shows the importance of academia-industry synergy but also creates a benchmark for strategic collaborations in the building of a technologically robust and secure future for India.