Entrance Exams Accepted by SRM University and How to Apply
Ranked as one of the best institutions in the country, the SRM family offers seats to aspiring candidates either on the basis of merit or entrance exams. The Entrance exams are either National or institute based, both of which are quite competitive and require hard work to crack. Here we have compiled some of the top courses as well as their requirements (merit based or entrance)
SRM University holds its own entrance exam. (SRMJEEE). But many other prominent entrance exams are also accepted for different courses. Some of the prominent ones are: CMAT, NIFT / NID / UCEED / CEED, etc.
Note: Candidates must check the eligibility criteria and make sure that they are eligible for the course, before applying.
SRM University Eligibility and Entrance Exams Accepted
Particulars | Departments | Entrance Exams Accepted |
| SRMJEEE, JEE Main | |
| SRMJEEE, JEE Main | |
| CAT, CMAT, NMAT, XAT, MAT, GMAT, SRMJEEM, TANCET, SRMHCAT | |
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| GATE, SRMJEEE PG, TANCET, UCEED, CEED | |
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| NCHM JEE, CAT, CMAT, NMAT by GMAC, XAT, MAT, GMAT, SRMJEEM, TANCET |
| SRMJEEE | |
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| NEET, SRMJEEE PG, JEE Main, NEET PG |
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Process of Applying in SRM University
Those who wish to enroll in courses in SRM must check the eligibility criteria for their respective courses. The eligibility criteria would vary depending on the course.
For some courses, candidates would need to clear entrance exams, whereas for others, the admission is based on the basis of merit / group discussion / personal interview rounds.
SRM University Admission Process
Go to the official website of SRM University.
Click on the link “Apply now” visible on the upper right side of the menu bar
The application form for the current academic year will open
Fill the form after checking the eligibility criteria; details such as personal details, payment, academic history are required to fill the form
Upload the required documents
Print the receipt for future reference
Appear for the SRM entrance exam (SRMHCAT, SRMJEEE) / group discussion / personal interview
Note: Not all courses require entrance exams. You could gain admission based on merit- entry (10+2/ degree marks)
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Here is the information about some of these popular entrance exams
SRMJEEE
SRMJEE (SRM Joint Engineering Entrance Examination) is conducted by SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) twice a year to admit candidates for B.Tech programmes. SRMJEEE is a university-level exam that acts as a common entrance examination for all SRM Group campuses (Kattankulathur, Amravati, NCR – Ghaziabad, Ramapuram, Ramapuram Part – Vadapalani, Sikkim and Haryana.) The fee for application/ entrance exam is Rs. 1100/- per slot.
SRMHCAT
SRMHCAT or SRM University Delhi-NCR Sonepat Haryana Common Aptitude Test, is conducted by SRM University’s Sonepat campus in Haryana for admission to engineering, management, law and commerce courses at UG and PG levels. The exam will be both computer-based as well as pen and paper format.
Twenty five per cent of the seats in each programme is reserved for Haryana Domicile candidates based on their performance in SRMHCAT. Haryana Domiciles must appear for the exam, so as to avail Haryana Domicile scholarship. Also with a good rank, candidates will also be eligible for Chancellor Scholarship for best performance.
JEE MAIN
The Joint Entrance Examination is conducted by National Testing Agency for aspiring candidates for gaining admission for UG courses in top engineering institutes in India. The exam is computer-based. The exam takes place twice a year, in the month of January or in April. You can appear for both exams, if required. And NTA will consider your highest score amongst the two.
NEET
The National Eligibility Entrance Test is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on Sunday, the 12 September 2021 (Sunday) in Pen and Paper mode in 13 languages, as a common entrance exam for admissions to MBBS/BDS/BAMS/BSMS/BUMS/BHMS and other UG medical courses in recognized Medical/AYUSH/Dental institutes, as well as other Deemed Universities /Institutes (AIIMS & JIPMER) in India.
SAT
The Scholastic Assessment Test is a standardised university admission test conducted by the College Board for offering admission in UG programs abroad (Canada, US) The exam is conducted five times a year in India (March, May, August, October, and December) in over 40 cities. The registration fee is $ 49/-
SRM University Delhi-NCR Sonepat allows students for UG programs on the basis of their SAT scores. The cut-off score for SAT will depend on the Institute’s shortlisting criteria for UG admissions. Those who are eligible will be directly called for interviews.
Note: The aspirants should send their SAT score with SRM University Delhi-NCR code 7701 to the university.
IPU CET
Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test conducted by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University gives admission for UG and PG programmes (BBA, BCA, BJMC, B.A, M.A, B.Sc, M.Sc, BHMCT and M.Tech and B.Tech (Biotech) The exam will be conducted in computer based mode.
Candidates eligible to appear for the entrance exam can download the IPU CET admit card by entering their login credentials in the online web portal. To attend the entrance exam, candidates must bring their IPU CET 2021 admit card with themselves along with ID proof.
CAT
The Common Admission Test is conducted by Indian Institutes of Management (IIM). The test has three sections: VARC-Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, DILR-Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning and QA-Quantitative Ability. Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIMA) will be conducting CAT in 2021 in an online computer-based mode.
MAT
The Management Aptitude Test is conducted by All India Management Association, 4 times in a year. There is both an online and offline mode for attending the exam.
XAT
The Xavier Aptitude Test is conducted by Xavier Labor Relations Institute (XLRI) Jamshedpur for candidates who wish to take to MBA/PGDM programs in XLRI and other top MBA institutes such as IMT Ghaziabad, SPJIMR Mumbai TAPMI Manipal, XIMB Bhubaneswar, and 160 other top MBA colleges. The exam mode is computer based.
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Yes, you can prepare for SRM JEE with free study resources. Careers360 provides syllabus, PYQs, and free mock tests to practice online.
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Here you can access the SRM Joint Engineering Entrance Examination (SRMJEEE) 2026 syllabus which covers Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology, English, and Aptitude, based on the Class 11 & 12 NCERT curriculum.
https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/srmjeee-syllabus
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JEE Main accepts NIOS, so you can appear if you meet the basic eligibility.
BITS does not accept marks from two different boards, so this option won’t work for BITS.
VIT and SRM generally accept NIOS, but having two separate mark sheets can be an issue. You should
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Yes, you can try to transfer from your current autonomous engineering college in Coimbatore to SRM University after the first year. It depends on seat availability and your branch. You will need to have good marks in your first year, usually above a certain percentage.
The transfer also requires
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No, SRM University usually does not allow exchanging or transferring the exam fee between phases. Since you paid for Phase 3, you’ll need to pay separately for Phase 1 if you wish to appear earlier.
However, you can contact SRM admission helpdesk via email or phone, sometimes they make