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SRM Institute of Science and Technology

(SRM Chennai)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu Private | Est. 1985
4.0
UGC Approved AICTE Approved NAAC A++

Last Updated: Jun 08, 2026

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Established

1985

Campus Size

250.00 Acres

Total Students

52,000

Faculty

3,200

Student-Faculty

16:1

SRM Chennai Placement Overview 2026 & Average Package

Disclaimer: Placement data is compiled from official institutional reports, NIRF submissions, and verified education portals. Figures reflect reported outcomes and may vary by batch, branch, and campus.

SRM Institute of Science and Technology Placements 2025 - Highlights, Packages & Recruiters

SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) is one of the largest private engineering universities with the KTR (Kattankulathur) campus being the flagship for placements. The 2024 batch saw a highest CTC of ₹54 LPA with an average of approximately ₹7.50 LPA at KTR campus. Over 650 companies recruit annually, and SRM has been steadily improving its placement profile with 150+ new recruiters in 2024. The CSE average at KTR is approximately ₹10-12 LPA - driven by companies like Amazon, Microsoft, Zoho, and Goldman Sachs (technology).

Placement Highlights - 3-Year Trend

Metric202420232022
Average CTC (KTR)₹7.50 LPA₹7 LPA₹6.50 LPA
Median CTC₹5 LPA₹4.80 LPA₹4.50 LPA
Highest CTC₹54 LPA₹41 LPA₹44 LPA
Total Offers (All Campuses)7,500+7,000+6,500+
Companies Visited650+500+450+
Placement Rate (KTR)~85%~82%~80%

Sector-wise Placement Breakdown

SectorShare of OffersCTC RangeKey Recruiters
IT Services~45%₹3.5-7 LPATCS, Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant, HCL, Capgemini, Accenture
IT / Software Product~20%₹10-54 LPAAmazon, Microsoft, Zoho, Freshworks, Flipkart, PayPal
Core / Manufacturing~15%₹4-10 LPAL&T, Hyundai, TVS, Ashok Leyland, Saint-Gobain
BFSI / Consulting~10%₹5-15 LPAGoldman Sachs (tech), Deloitte, EY, KPMG, HDFC Bank
Startups / E-commerce~5%₹5-12 LPAFreshworks, Razorpay, CRED, Swiggy, Meesho
Others~5%₹3.5-8 LPAITC, Titan, Godrej, PSU roles

Top Recruiting Companies at SRM Institute of Science and Technology

IT Services (Bulk): TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant, HCL, Capgemini, Accenture, IBM - collectively contribute ~45% of all offers

Product / Tech: Amazon, Microsoft, Zoho, Freshworks, PayPal, Flipkart, SAP, Cisco, Oracle, Walmart Labs

Core: L&T, Hyundai, TVS, Ashok Leyland, Saint-Gobain, KPIT

Finance / Consulting: Goldman Sachs (technology), Deloitte, EY, KPMG, HDFC Bank, Barclays

International Placements & Opportunities

SRM has partnerships with 160+ international universities for student exchange and semester abroad programmes. Direct international placements are limited, with most high-value offers coming from Indian offices of MNCs. SRM's Directorate of International Affairs facilitates international internship and research opportunities.

Internships & PPOs

SRM's Career Centre facilitates internship drives starting in Year 3. CSE students receive stipends of ₹15,000-50,000/month from product companies. IT services firms offer ₹10,000-15,000/month. SRM has industry partnerships with AWS, Cisco, Microsoft, and Google for cloud and AI certifications. PPO conversion from internships contributes approximately 10-15% of final placements.

Placement Process

  1. Career Centre Registration (Year 3): Students register on the SRM placement portal with academic records and resumes.
  2. Aptitude Training (Year 3-4): Mandatory aptitude and coding training through the Career Centre.
  3. Tier Classification: Companies classified as Tier 1 (₹10+ LPA), Tier 2 (₹5-10 LPA), and Tier 3 (₹3.5-5 LPA). Students can upgrade through subsequent rounds.
  4. Main Season (September-March): On-campus drives with tests, GDs, and interviews.
  5. Pool Campus / Off-Campus (March-June): Remaining students participate in pool and off-campus drives.

Highest Package

₹65.00 LPA

Average Package

₹6.66 LPA

Median Package

₹5.20 LPA

Lowest Package

₹3.00 LPA

Placement Rate (2025)

82.00%

Top Recruiters

Amazon
TCS
Cognizant
Infosys
Wipro
Accenture
Capgemini
HCL
IBM
Deloitte
EY
Ford
Royal Enfield
Bajaj Finserv
Schneider Electric
HP
Hitachi
Bosch
L&T
ICICI Bank
Federal Bank
Amadeus
Renault Nissan
Alstom
Siemens

Year-wise Placement Trends

Year Highest (LPA) Average (LPA) Median (LPA) Placed %
2025 ₹65.00 LPA ₹6.66 LPA ₹5.20 LPA 82.00%
2024 ₹52.00 LPA ₹7.13 LPA ₹5.50 LPA 80.00%
2023 ₹57.00 LPA ₹7.58 LPA ₹6.00 LPA 82.00%

Sector-wise Placement Breakdown

Others 8%
IT Services 37%
IT/Software 17%
Core Engineering 13%
FMCG/Manufacturing 10%
Finance/Consulting 8%
Analytics/Data Science 7%