SRMJEEE 2020 also known as SRM Joint Entrance Examination 2020 was supposed to be held from 30 July to 4 August this year, but now that will not happen.

SRMJEEE 2020 is a common entrance test conducted by SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) to provide students and entry into B.Tech courses offered by across its campuses.

The last date for applying for SRMJEEE 2020 was also extended. After a pass in SRMJEEE 2020 the candidates had to attend counselling. They were to be selected based on the rank obtained in SRMJEEE 2020.

But this year, as SRMJEEE 2020 is not to be conducted a different system is to be followed for admission.
Sources from SRMIST said The B.Tech admissions for 2020 will now be based on +2, Pre-University or its equivalent marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology.

The new admission process will apply to all campuses of SRMIST which are at Kattankulathur (Main Campus), Ramapuram, Vadapalani and NCR New Delhi, SRM University, AP – Andhra Pradesh, SRM University Haryana, Sonepat and SRM University Sikkim.

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Those who scored in JEE Main and SAT are encouraged to apply.

The forms for providing the +2, Pre-University or its equivalent exam marks and JEE (Main)/SAT Score are available on the university website ‘www.srmist.edu.in’

Applicants can swiftly update and complete their forms. In case the results of the +2 Board Examination are not declared, the marks can be uploaded as soon as the results are known.

SRMIST will continue to award a wide range of scholarships for deserving candidates including the ones who scored high in JEE Main and SAT examinations, on joining.

For any updates and to apply online visit www.srmist.edu.in. This year, SRMIST has created an incredible record in placement with more than 8500 job offers.

More than 625 companies have recruited and top salary during the recent placement was Rs. 41.6L which is the highest ever by any university in India.

SRMIST is experiencing an overwhelming response from over 1.5 lacs aspirants who have applied to join the B.Tech engineering degree program.

The classes for the freshers is scheduled to commence in September 2020, be it on campus, on-line or combination of both, adhering to the Government notification and norms and taking into account the safety and security of students.

About SRMIST

The training program was conducted by IIT Guwahati in collaboration with the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS).

Broader impact

IIT Guwahati director Prof Devendra Jalihal highlighted broader impact of this initiative.

We are proud to partner with IRS to drive innovation and capability development in these fields, he said.

Program

The program was conducted at the Neel Diving Academy in Kochi, where trainers from both IRS and TIH IIT Guwahati delivered comprehensive theoretical and practical sessions.

Participants engaged in rigorous underwater welding exercises and underwent a series of technical evaluations. The quality and safety of their work samples were assessed against stringent standards, following which participants were certified for their proficiency in underwater welding, say sources from IIT Guwahati.

This certification program aligns with the vision of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ (Self-Reliant India) by building local expertise in underwater wet welding—a skill crucial for maintaining India’s offshore and maritime infrastructure, he said.

Workforce

Dr. Asokendu Samanta, Divisional Head of R&D at IRS, added, this program equips the workforce with vital underwater wet welding and deep diving skills, which are essential for maintaining India’s oil, gas, and shipping infrastructure.

Commitment

IIT Guwahati is committed to nurturing talent and empowering individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to make meaningful contributions to the nation’s progress.

Through initiatives like this, the institute not only addresses critical industry needs but also contributes to the holistic growth and development of India’s workforce.

IIT Guwahati has retained the 7th position among the best engineering institutions of the country, 9th position in ‘Overall’ and 10^th position in ‘Research’ Categories in the ‘India Rankings 2024’ declared by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) of the Union Ministry of Education.

IITG has achieved rank 87 in the SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) globally in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2024 and is the only academic institution in India that occupied a place among the top 100 world universities – under 50 years of age – ranked by London-based Times Higher Education (THE) in 2014 and continues to maintain its superior position even today in various International Rankings.

IIT Guwahati gained rank 32 globally in the ‘Research Citations per Faculty’ category and overall 344 rank in the QS World University Rankings 2025.

Among other frontier areas of research and innovation, IIT Guwahati is working towards augmenting critical science research initiatives in Genomics, Developmental Biology, Health Care and Bioinformatics and Flexible Electronics, among numerous other areas.

Also, IIT Guwahati ranks 6th globally in Sustainable Development Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy) of the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2023. IIT Guwahati has been also ranked 2nd in the ‘Swachhata Ranking’ conducted by the Govt. of India.

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