SRM University
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| Motto | Learn, Leap, Lead |
| Established | 1985 |
| Type | Private |
| Chancellor | T. R. Pachamuthu |
| Vice-Chancellor | M. Ponnavaikko |
| Students | 30,000 |
| Undergraduates | 10,000 per year |
| Postgraduates | 5,000 per year |
| Location | Chennai, Trichy and Modinagar, India |
| Campus | Sub Urban, 250 acres |
| Former names | SRM Engineering College (1985-2002)[1] |
| Affiliations | NAAC, UGC, ABET |
| Website | http://www.srmuniv.ac.in |
SRM University (Sri Ramaswamy Memorial University) is a co-educational private university from the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It was founded in the year 1985 as SRM Engineering college in Kattankulathur, under Anna University. The university now has four campuses in Tamil Nadu Kattankulathur, Ramapuram, Vadapalani and Tiruchirapalli), one in Modinagar, near Delhi. The institute gained deemed status in the academic year 2003-04, and was renamed SRM Institute of Science and Technology and subsequently, SRM University in 2006 when it attained the status of a full-fledged university, under section 3 of the UGC Act 1956.[2]
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[edit] Campuses
[edit] Kattankulathur Campus, Chennai
The university has two campus sections, Main and Annexe Campus, covering 38 blocks, spread over 300 acres (1.2 km2).
The Indian Bank, City Union Bank, SRM Hotel, which includes swimming pool and bar facilities, and the Royal Inn Restaurant are on the campus. The various blocks within SRMIST include, SRM General Hospital, SRM Medical College, SRM Kattankulathur Dental College, SRM Arts & Science College, SRM Polythenic College, Valliammai Engineering College, Valliammai Polythenic College, the PG Block, the Hi-Tech Block, the Main Block, the Mechanical Block, the Mech PG Block, the Electrical Sciences Block, the Computer Science Block, the Biotech block, IT Park (15 floors), an Auditorium (4500-seat capacity), MBA block, University Block (16 floors) houses the Central Library(4 floors) with an Internet Cafe and a Cafeteria. There are also about half a dozen hostels. Work is going on on the construction of a A Multipurpose Indoor Stadium with an expenditure of around Rs.17.6 crore has been proposed and the ground work has been started by Shri Abhinav Bindra last year when SRM University offered a Doctorate to him.
[edit] Ramapuram Campus, Chennai
The dental college currently occupies this quaint and serene campus. Consisting of five academic blocks spread over 25 acres (100,000 m2), this enclave provides the facilities and infrastructure necessary for medical and health sciences students to pursue their programs. The campus houses the Faculty of Engineering & Technology and Easwari Engineering College.
[edit] Vadapalani Campus, Chennai
Considered the smallest of the SRM campuses and in the heart of Chennai city, this campus has a fairly good infrastructure and houses the faculty of engineering and technology, faculty of management sciences, faculty of MCA and the Sivaji Ganesan Film Institute.
[edit] Modinagar Campus, Uttar Pradesh
The campus is spread over many acres of lush green lawn environment at Modinagar on Delhi-Merrut highway. The academic building accommodates various teaching activities, include personality development and communication skills.
[edit] Trichy Campus, Tamil Nadu
SRM setup a medical College on the outskirts of Trichy in 2008. It is located in Siruganur, on the Trichy-Chennai highway at a distance of 28 km from Tiruchirappalli.
[edit] Central and departmental libraries
- Extensive collection of academic volumes and titles
- Popular periodicals
- National and international journals
- Supplementary digital resources (CD-ROMs and audio cassette equivalent)
[edit] Education
Top-ranking students are given the opportunity to spend a semester in institutions like the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (USA), Carnegie Melon University (USA), University of California - Davis (USA), University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee (USA), SUNY - Buffalo (USA), Northeastern University (USA), Massachusetts Institute of Medicine - Josh Laboratory (USA), University of Western Australia (Australia), Birmingham City University (UK), Kyushu Institute of Technology (Japan), Lille Catholic University (France), Technical University Chemnitz (Germany), Umea University (Sweden).[3][4] Around 104 students were selected for this Semester Abroad Program (SAP) in 2008.[5][6] A few were offered scholarships while most of the students were supported by their family, during their time abroad.
SRM University has a special arrangement with the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee (USA) to transfer students at the end of the 3rd year for a comprehensive two-year BS + MS program at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. SRM also has a dual degree program with the University of Warwick (UK) in the area of Plant Biotechnology. A similar program is being worked out in co-operation with Dundee University (UK).[7]
[edit] SRMSAT
On 12 October 2011 the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced successful launch of SRMSAT,[8] a nanosatellite designed and created by a group of 50 students from the SRM University under the guidance of ISRO scientists.[9] The satellite weighs just 10.4 kilograms (23 lb) and was created at a cost of 
1.5 crore (US$330,000) to monitor trace gases from space.[9]
[edit] Examination system
Each academic year is divided into two semesters. Each semester has three internal exams and one final exam (semester exam) for all theory subjects. For laboratory courses there is usually one internal exam followed by the final exam.Most of the exams are theoretical and like most other engineering colleges in India.
[edit] University status
The university is approved by the University Grants Commission and is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).[10] It has been given an overall grade of B+ by NAAC.[citation needed]
[edit] References
- ^ "SRM Former Name". http://www.srmuniv.ac.in/about_us.php?page=history.
- ^ SRM University full fledged university
- ^ The Hindu (2008-01-05). "SRM University's 'Semester Abroad Programme' launched". Chennai, India. http://www.hindu.com/2008/01/05/stories/2008010559520200.htm. Retrieved 2009-03-31.
- ^ The Times of India (2008-03-31). "Where education goes global". The Times Of India. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Where_education_goes_global/articleshow/2912214.cms. Retrieved 2009-03-31.
- ^ http://www.srmuniv.ac.in/going_abroad.php?page=overview
- ^ http://www.srmuniv.ac.in/news.php?page=sap
- ^ http://www.srmuniv.ac.in/going_abroad.php?page=dual_degree_abroad
- ^ Subramanian, T.S. (2011-10-12). "The Hindu : News / National : PSLV-C18 puts four satellites in orbit". thehindu.com (Chennai, India). http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article2530847.ece. Retrieved 13 October 2011.
- ^ a b "The Hindu : Cities / Chennai : SRM University's satellite to take to the skies". thehindu.com (Chennai, India). 2011-10-11. http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Chennai/article2527789.ece. Retrieved 13 October 2011.
- ^ National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). "List of Accredited Universities in Tamilnadu". http://naacindia.org/Universities.asp?state=22. Retrieved 2009-03-31.[dead link]
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