International Boards & College Eligibility Qualification

Undergraduate

Only candidates who have the requisite qualification from foreign universities or Boards of Higher Education recognised as equivalent to the +2 stage of India by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi are eligible for admission. If required, candidates will be asked to obtain the ‘eligibility certificate’ from the AIU, New Delhi.

Admissions are in conformity with the guidelines set by the Association of Indian Universities and the Statutory Bodies of India like the Medical Council of India, Dental Council of India, Pharmacy Council of India, Indian Nursing Council, All India Council for Technical Education, Council of Architects of India, etc.

The following foreign examinations have been recognised as equivalent to the + 2 stage of an Indian Board : GCE ‘A’ Levels, International Baccalaureate (IB), STPM, Ontario Secondary School Diploma, South Australian Matriculation, 12 years General Secondary Education Certificate issued by the Ministry of Education, Higher Secondary Examinations of the approved Boards, Senior Secondary, Sri Lankan ‘A’ Levels, Secondary Stage qualification of National Examination Board/Council, 12 years Secondary Stage Examinations conducted by the various Provinces of Australia and Canada, American High School Diploma, etc.

Asia

Afghanistan : 12 years Baccalaureate Certificate

Bangladesh : Intermediate/ Senior Secondary/ Higher Secondary of the approved Boards

Hong Kong :  GCE/ IGCSE/ GCSE examinations of the approved British Examining Bodies in Hong Kong with passes in 5 subjects at ‘Ordinary Level’ and 2 subjects at ‘Advanced Level’. For admission to professional courses – medical/ engineering Advanced level passes in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Mathematics and English are essential besides 5(Five) passes at GCE ‘Ordinary Level’

Indonesia : 12 years Secondary Stage qualification

Japan : 12 years Secondary Stage qualification

Korea : 12 years Secondary Stage qualification

Malaysia : 12 years STPM examination of Malaysia

Nepal : Intermediate/ Senior Secondary/ Higher Secondary of the approved Boards

Pakistan : Intermediate/ Senior Secondary/ Higher Secondary of the approved Boards Socialist Republic of Vietnam – 12 years Secondary Stage qualification

Singapore :  GCE/ IGCSE/ GCSE examinations of the approved British Examining Bodies in Singapore with passes in 5 subjects at ‘Ordinary Level’ and 2 subjects at ‘Advanced Level’. For admission to professional courses – medical/ engineering Advanced level passes in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Mathematics and English are essential besides 5(Five) passes at GCE ‘Ordinary Level’

Sri Lanka : GCE ‘Ordinary and Advanced’ level examination of the Department of Examination, Government of Sri Lanka

Europe 

France : 12 years Baccalaureate Certificate

Germany : Abitur

United Kingdom : GCE/ IGCSE/ GCSE examinations of the approved British Examining Bodies in UK with passes in 5 subjects at ‘Ordinary Level’ and 2 subjects at ‘Advanced Level’. For admission to professional courses – medical/ engineering Advanced level passes in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Mathematics and English are essential besides 5(Five) passes at GCE ‘Ordinary Level’

Middle East 

Iran : 12 years General Secondary Education Certificate of the Ministry of Education

Iraq : 12 years Baccalaureate Certificate

Jordan : 12 years General Secondary Education Certificate of the Ministry of Education

Kuwait : 12 years General Secondary Education Certificate of the Ministry of Education

Oman : 12 years General Secondary Education Certificate of the Ministry of Education

Other Gulf countries : 12 years General Secondary Education Certificate of the Ministry of Education

Saudi Arabia : 12 years General Secondary Education Certificate of the Ministry of Education

United Arab Emirates : 12 years General Secondary Education Certificate of the Ministry of Education

Yemen Arab Republic : 12-years Secondary Stage qualification

Africa

Ethiopia : 2 years Secondary Stage qualification of National Examination Board/ Council of the Ministry of Education

Egypt : 12 years General Secondary Education Certificate of the Ministry of Education

Kenya : 2 years Secondary Stage qualification of National Examination Board/ Council of the Ministry of Education

Mauritius : GCE/ IGCSE/ GCSE examinations of the approved British Examining Bodies in Mauritius with passes in 5 subjects at ‘Ordinary Level’ and 2 subjects at ‘Advanced Level’. For admission to professional courses – medical/ engineering Advanced level passes in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Mathematics and English are essential besides 5(Five) passes at GCE ‘Ordinary Level’

Nigeria : 2 years Secondary Stage qualification of National Examination Board/ Council of the Ministry of Education

Sudan : 2 years Secondary Stage qualification of National Examination Board/ Council of the Ministry of Education

Tanzania :  2 years Secondary Stage qualification of National Examination Board/ Council of the Ministry of Education

Tunisia : 12 years Baccalaureate Certificate

Uganda : 2 years Secondary Stage qualification of National Examination Board/ Council of the Ministry of Education

USA

12-year High School Diploma awarded by the accredited American School/ International Schools in other countries following American pattern of education.

Oceania

Australia : 12 years Secondary Stage Examination conducted by various Provinces in Australia

North America

Canada :  12 years Secondary Stage Examination conducted by various Provinces in Canada

Age Limit: The candidate should have completed the age of 17 years on or before 31st December of the year of admission.

Postgraduate & Ph.D

Post Graduate Programs And PhD: As Per Association Of Indian Universities (AIU) Norms.

Undergraduate

All B. Tech Programs (Duration: 4 years)

All B.Tech programmes : Minimum 50% aggregate in Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry /Biotechnology/ Biology/ Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Informatics Practices/ Engineering Graphics.

Passed in Higher secondary examination (10+2 pattern ) or appearing in Higher Secondary examination in the current academic year with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with any one of the subjects, Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Biology/ Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Informatics Practices/ Engineering Graphics as major subjects in regular stream from any state board within India, CBSE, ISCE, Matriculation, or NIOS

Note:

• If Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Informatics Practices are considered for eligibility, then the candidate will be eligible only for B.Tech Computer Science and specializations in Computer Science.
• For B.Tech i.) Biotechnology, ii.) Biotechnology w/s in Genetic Engineering, iii.) Biotechnology w/s in Regenerative Medicine, and iv.) Biomedical Engineering – Minimum 60% aggregate in PCM / PMB/PCB.
• For all other courses, Chemistry will be taken for eligibility.
• Students who have completed +2 under NIOS must have completed the 10th standard from regular schooling or vice-versa.

GCE A-level :

All B.Tech programmes :

Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Biology/ Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Informatics Practices/ Engineering Graphics as major subjects (equivalent to Advanced Placement level in each subject) in any International schools within India.

International Baccalaureate

DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE- 

International  Baccalaureate(IB) diploma or IB certificate

2 subjects in HL ( equivalent to Advanced Placement level or Honors)  and 1 subject in SL is  mandatory 

Program Requirements

For All B.Tech Programs

HL: Maths

SL/HL: Physics and Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology / Computer Science / Information Technology / Informatics Practices / Engineering Graphics

HL: Biology

SL/HL: Physics and Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology / Computer Science / Information Technology / Informatics Practices / Engineering Graphics / Maths

Note: 

Only those Candidates who have passed the  above qualifying examination in not more than 2  attempts including appearance for improvement will be considered for admission

Candidates should have attained the age of 16 years and 6 months on the 31st July of the calendar year in which the 12th Board examination is to be held

B. Tech in Biotechnology & Biomedical Engg

B. Tech in Biotechnology & Biomedical Engg

• Biotechnology
• Biomedical Engineering

Minimum 50% aggregate in PCM / PCB

(i) Passed in Higher secondary examination (10+2 pattern ) or appearing in Higher Secondary examination in the current academic year with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Biology or Biotechnology as major subjects in regular stream from any state board CBSE, ISCE, Matriculation, or NIOS

(ii) GCE A-level or International Baccalaureate(IB) diploma or IB certificate with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biology as major subjects (equivalent to Advanced Placement level in each subject) in any International schools.

Note: Only those Candidates who have passed the above qualifying examination in not more than 2 attempts including appearance for improvement will be considered for admission

If the candidate desirous of joining B. Tech Electronics and Communication with a specialization in Biomedical Engineering have not studied Mathematics as a subject at +2 level examinations has to study a bridge course in Mathematics after taking admissions to the first year of B. Tech.

Scholarships for Foreign students

Attractive and Lucrative Scholarships for African & SAARC Students

Economic scholarship exclusively designed for African regional students.

Special combo pack offered for students from SAARC.

To know about the details, write to helpdesk@ist.srmtrichy.edu.in

18002024565

Scholarships for NRI/PIO/OCI

Scholarship for SAT

Tuition fee waiver of 50% for entire duration of the following programs

Program-wise SAT (Aggregate) Requirements

• B.Tech (All Branches): 1000/1600
• B.Arch: 1000/1600
• B.Tech Biotechnology: 1000/1600
• B.B.A, B.A, B.Com & B.Com (Hons.), B.Sc. (Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Fashion Design, Hotel and Catering Management, Maths, Physics, Visual Communication): 1000/1600

Founders Scholarship for NRI/PIO/OCI

Tuition fee waiver of 50% on annual tuition fee for the candidates scoring 70% and above in relevant subjects

Tuition fee waiver of 50% for entire duration of the following programs

Eligibility Norms

Science Stream

• CBSE/HSC: 70% and above aggregate in PCM or PCB
• GCE A Level: Grade B and above in two courses and minimum C in the third course (PCM or PCB)
• IB: Grade 5 and above in any two courses but not less than 4 in the third course (PCM or PCB)
• WAEC & Other African National Grade Examinations: Grade C4 and above in any two courses and minimum C5 in the third course (PCM or PCB)

Commerce Stream

• CBSE/HSC: 70% and above for CBSE - Commerce Stream (70% aggregate in ACE: Accounts, Commerce, and Economics)
• GCE A Level: Grade B and above in two courses and minimum C in the third course (ACE)
• IB: Grade 5 and above in any two courses but not less than 4 in the third course (ACE)
• WAEC & Other African National Grade Examinations: Grade C4 and above in any two courses and minimum C5 in the third course (ACE)

1) For courses BA JMC, B.Sc Vis-Com, B.Com ISM, LLB, B.A LLB, BSc HCM, B.Des, BCA and BBA overall percentage will be considered for CBSE, for  boards other than CBSE,  any 3 subjects as per the above mentioned band will be considered.

2) Marks scored in the language subjects will not be considered for scholarship

3) If the Eligibility Committee seeks grade equivalence, in such cases the responsibility lies with the candidate to submit the grade equivalence signed by the authorized signatory from the concerned school. Based on the same scholarship will be approved.

Applicable both for UG & PG program except MBBS, BDS, BASLP, B.Pharm and Pharm D

Apply

Candidates can apply for any of the programs offered by SRM Institute of Science and Technology (formerly known as SRM University). Apply online using a credit/debit card, paying the fee of USD 50 or INR 3000/-. The application fee is non-refundable. All applicants are encouraged to use the online mode for quick processing.

Fill the Application Form

Fill up the application carefully without missing any detail. If the marks are not known or not available at the time of filling the application, please indicate “Results are awaited” in the marks/grade column. Candidates whose results are generally released not before June may send the forecast / predicted / term results duly endorsed by the head of their school. The candidate is expected to send the marks to the university as soon as it is available to ascertain the eligibility. It is to be noted that the application will be considered only if the marks are made available to the university within the stipulated date. If the marks sheets of the qualifying examination are not submitted within the stipulated date, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (formerly known as SRM University) cannot be held responsible for the lost opportunity to study or future career.

Attach/Upload the Documents

Attach/Upload the Following Documents 10th and 12th / Bachelor / Masters degree certificate along with marks sheet/transcript. Both front and back sides of the mark sheet are to be copied and sent in order to get additional information about the grade equivalence, passing requirements etc. If the content in the marks sheet is not in English, then the certified English translated version must also be submitted in addition to the native language certificate. In case the results have not been released, then the predicted marks/grades or the term result of the qualifying examination must be submitted. Proof of NRI status of the student/ parent/ sponsor Copy of the passport of the applicant (personal details page) Copy of passport of parent /sponsor (personal details page) If available at the time of application: Eligibility certificate obtained from Association of Indian Universities (AIU) (applicable only for MBBS, BDS and B. Sc Nursing) Migration Certificate Approval from Indian Nursing Council (INC) (applicable only for Nursing programs) NATA score card (applicable only for B Arch Program)

Document Submission

Applicants who have chosen the download mode must submit the hard copy of the filled-in application along with necessary documents, on or before Aug 15, 2025, by email to: helpdesk@ist.srmtrichy.edu.in For any further queries please contact us: at 18002024565

Acknowledgement

On receipt of the completed application along with the prescribed application fee, an application number will be allotted and emailed to the applicant. We may request for additional or missing information, if any. Please quote the application number in all your correspondences related to admissions.

Deadlines

Admission Deadlines

For All Admissions: 30-Oct-2024

For PhD Admissions:

• January Intake 2025: 30-Oct-2024
• June Intake 2025: 30-Apr-2025

Provisional Admission

Based on the predicted scores /term result / final scores, if the eligibility requirements for the program applied for have been found to be satisfied, then the provisional admission letter will be emailed with details of tuition fee and other fees payable. This provisional admission letter is not valid for visa purposes. It is very important that the students who have submitted the predicted / forecasted/ term results must submit the actual marks / grade sheet of the qualifying examination as soon as it is available and has to meet the eligibility requirements for the program. Candidates who studied in schools other than CBSE and applying for MBBS/BDS/B. Sc Nursing must produce equivalence certificate obtained from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi (www.aiuweb.org) and candidates applying for Nursing courses should submit the approval from the Indian Nursing Council (INC) before the confirmed admission letter is issued.

Fee Payment

The tuition, hostel/ accommodation, registration fee, examination fee and other applicable fees must be paid in US Dollars by electronic transfer only within 10 days from the date of issue of the provisional admission letter (Email). FEES REMITTED MUST BE EXCLUSIVE OF BANK CHARGES. The university is not responsible for non-delivery of the e-mail for any reasons what-so-ever. The bank details for electronic transfer will be provided in the provisional admission letter.

Payment Intimation

Immediately after effecting the wire transfer, fill up all details in the “DETAILS OF THE ELECTRONIC FUND TRANSFER” form, scan and send it to helpdesk@ist.srmtrichy.edu.in by email. This is mandatory and very important to effect proper and timely credit.

Confirmed Admission

Once the (a) full annual tuition fees (b) registration fees and (c) examination fees, for the first year, are received and credited into our account, and on receipt of final mark sheets and all other mandatory documents, the letter of confirmed admission will be sent by email. Please note that the fee has to be paid within the stipulated date and the admission will be confirmed on “Merit-cum-First Come First Serve” basis. Failure to pay the full tuition fees will automatically deprive the applicant of the admission opportunity and the university reserves the right to admit other eligible applicants without further notice. SRM Institute of Science and Technology (formerly known as SRM University) cannot be held responsible for any lost opportunities or loss/damages arising thereof. The confirmed admission letter may be used by foreign students to apply for student visa, ticketing, insurance and others.

Pre-enrolment

Pre-enrolment is the process of verifying the original certificates and obtaining declarations from the parents/student, on arrival to the campus. The university will send a separate communication detailing the procedure for pre-enrollment, commencement of classes and other information necessary for completing the admission formalities. The candidates are advised to look at the website for the actual date of commencement of first year classes.

Registration

Students are advised to reach SRM Institute of Science and Technology (formerly known as SRM University) at least 2-3 days prior to the commencement of classes and report to the Office of the International Relations to complete the above admission formalities. The following documents in original are to be submitted at the time of registration: Degree or Pass certificate of the qualifying examination Grade/mark sheet of the qualifying examination Translated versions of all documents, if they are not in English Copy of Passport with a valid student visa (Original will be returned after verification) Equivalence certificate from Association of Indian Universities wherever applicable Approval from Indian Nursing Council (INC) for Nursing programs NATA score card for B Arch Program Migration Certificate (If applicable) Duly filled and signed Declaration forms – Parent (Required by the local government) Recent Passport-size photographs – 15 Nos. (May be required at different departments) At the time of admission, you may be required to pay, wherever applicable, additional fees towards, first-year books, clinical or laboratory materials, transport etc. These additional fees should be remitted only to Indian rupees. Only after the admission formalities are completed, will the student be permitted to move into the allotted hostels.

Course Change

No change of course is allowed after the issue of confirmed admission letter.

Examination and Award of Degree

The process of examination, grading, and award of the degree is no different from that of Indian students. Each semester all students have to pay the applicable examination fees as and when announced. Engineering and Technology Management Medicine and Health Sciences Science and Humanities .

Attractive and Lucrative Scholarships for African & SAARC Students

Economic scholarship exclusively designed for African regional students.

Special combo pack offered for students from SAARC.

The Office of International Relations is responsible for the refund process. Request for cancellation of admission must be submitted through Email ids – helpdesk@ist.srmtrichy.edu.in

The refund amount will be transferred to the bank account as per the details given in the refund request form. The refund amount will be effected only by Bank transfer.

The paperwork for refund will be initiated only on the date of receipt of the following documents

However, the paperwork for refund will be initiated only on the date of receipt of the following documents:

Filled out the Refund request form

Swift/Wire transfer copy

Intimation of electronic wire transfer as per SRMIST format (enclosed with Provisional admission letter)

Crossed Cheque leaf/Bank passbook front page

The date of request will be considered the date of formal withdrawal of admission.

Refund Policy 2025-2026 (Tentative)

Zero cancellation charges apply if the request is made on or before 11.09.2025 (Tentative date), and 100% of the aggregate fees will be refunded. However, after 11.09.2025, no refund of fees will be provided, and the refund amount will be 0%. The registration fee is non-refundable under all circumstances.

*Note:- Refund policy (cut of date) is subject to change as per AICTE- 2025-2026 norms

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