The SRM Valliammai Engineering college [VEC] in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, was founded in 1999 and currently holds a UGC granted autonomous status from 2019. 

This prestigious college offers a total of 11 UG and 8 PG programs in two fields namely Engineering and Technology and Management. Affiliated to Anna University, SRM VEC's most popular departments are Civil, CSE, ECE, EEE, EIE, MECH and IT. 

VEC has also received 'AA' rating by IIT Madras for NPTEL Local Chapters across India. Facilities such as library, transport, medical and hostel, among others, are available to all students of the institute. Admission to the courses is based on merit. The application process for the academic year 2021-22 has begun and is conducted online through the college website. 

SRM Valliammai Engineering College: Quick Facts

  • SRM VEC has been accredited by TCS, CSI & National Cyber Safety & Security Standards.
  • The college has ranked 145 in the University Ranks and Gold Medal for the last 8 years. 
  • SRM VEC has achieved a 90% successful placement rate for the last 5 years. 

SRM Valliammai Engineering College: Rankings and Achievements

SRM Valliammai Engineering College is reputed for consistently performing well in the academic sphere. Some of their rankings include:

  • Ranked 145 in the University Rankings and Gold Medal for 5 consecutive years. 
  • Received Engineering Educators Awards by University of Bradford UK, Robert Gordon University Aberdeen & Education Matters
  • Received Teaching awards in Engineering by Education Matters & Staffordshire University UK
  • Received the best ISTE Student Chapter Award
  • Received the first place in Personality Development Camp by Anna University
  • Received the award for the best NSS team

SRM Valliammai Engineering College: Courses and Fees

SRM Valliammai Engineering College offers 11 undergraduate courses and 8 postgraduate courses in the following specialisations:

Program Details
BE
  • Duration: 4 years
  • Eligibility: Passed 12 with 45% marks
  • Selection Criteria: TNEA Score
ME
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks
  • Selection Criteria: TNEA/ GATE Score
MBA
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks
  • Selection Criteria: CAT/ MAT/ CMAT Score followed by GD and PI

SRM Valliammai Engineering College Admission 

  • SRM VEC admission process has begun for the academic year 2021-22 for all its undergraduate and postgraduate courses. 
  • Candidates need to register online through the college website and their admission will be based on merit. 
  • Application fee of INR 1,000 needs to be submitted with the form to complete the admission process.
  • The documents required for BE and BTech courses include marksheets for classes 10 and 12, birth certificate, community certificate (if any), address proof and aadhar card.
  • The documents required for ME, MTech and MBA courses include undergraduate degree or result, birth certificate, community certificate (if any), address proof and aadhar card.

SRM Valliammai Engineering College Cutoff

The cutoff marks for admission into the courses at SRM Valliammai Engineering College are as follows: 

Course General
BE / BTech
  • TNEA:
  • BE Electronics & Communication Engineering: 5575-5875 Rank
  • BE Computer Science and Engineering: 6798-9631 Rank
  • BE Electrical and Electronics Engineering: 8483-8483 Rank
  • BE Agricultural Engineering: 9862-9862 Rank
ME / MTech TANCET Cutoff: 39

SRM Valliammai Engineering College Placements

SRM VEC meticulous placement cell is responsible for imparting soft skills and foreign language training to graduating students to prepare them for placements in esteemed companies. The college ensured a 90% placement record in its SRM VEC Placement 2020 session. 

The key highlights of the SRM VEC Placement 2020 are as follows:

  • A total of 449 students were placed at reputed companies around the country.
  • The Computer Science and Engineering department witnessed the highest number of placements. 
  • Candidates received successful placement across 17 national and multinational corporations. 
  • The 2020 campus recruitment session witnessed drastically higher placements than the year before. 

Some of the best organisations that offered placements in 2020 are as follows:

Accenture Wipro Mindtree Cognizant
TCS Avasoft Hitachi IDFC
Sutherland Josh Technology Group Congruent NTT Data

SRM Valliammai Engineering College Scholarships

SRM VEC Scholarships are for meritorious and deserving candidates under two quotas:

  • Government Scholarships: Candidates who are SC/ST/SCA and Converted Christian (SCC) with annual income below Rs 2.5 and 2.0 lakhs respectively are eligible for fee concession. Minority Scholarships (Muslims, Christians and Jain) candidates who are not first graduate students can avail scholarships. There are scholarships for students from farmer families. 
  • Management: Fee concessions are offered to students from economically weaker backgrounds, wards of staff members, students affected by the Thane cyclone and have talent in sports activities. 

Additionally, the college also offers Centre Sector scholarships for students with above 80% in their Higher Secondary education. Students with BC/MBC/DNC backgrounds are also eligible for scholarships under the Government quota. 

How to avail these scholarships?

Candidates need to apply for the scholarships during the time of their admissions. They need to visit the scholarship section of the official website and click on either of the links that reads as: Click here to Download the FRESH Application Form / Click here to Download the Application Form.

SRM Valliammai Engineering College FAQs

Ques. Is SRM Valliammai Engineering College good for engineering?

Ans. SRM Valliammai Engineering College has received recognition for its various engineering departments from across the country. It has been accredited with the grade A by NAAC and NBA. 

Ques. Is SRM Valliammai a good college?

Ans. SRM Valliammai Engineering College stands out for being pioneers in ensuring utmost discipline is maintained within the college premises. They also have a strong placement cell that caters to moulding students for landing good jobs. 

Ques. How are the placements in SRM Valliammai Engineering College?

Ans. SRM Valliammai Engineering College has secured a 90% placement record in 2020. Special training and monitoring of the students are rigorously implemented to ensure that the students are capable of landing prominent positions at some of the best companies in the country like Accenture, Wipro, Tata, and more. 

Ques. Who is eligible for scholarships in SRM Valliammai Engineering College?

Ans. SRM Valliammai Engineering College has made scholarship provisions available for everyone. However, it is awarded to only well deserving candidates and those who come from financially backward backgrounds.