Engineering & Technology faculty at SRMIST celebrates grand induction ceremony, ushering in new wave of potential innovators and change-makers.
SRMIST Induction Ceremony Welcomes New Students for 2025-2026
The SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) has welcomed the incoming batch of students for the academic year 2025-2026 with a series of induction ceremonies across its various faculties. The event, held with great fanfare, emphasised collaboration, connection, and growth.
Prof. C. Muthamizhchelvan, Vice Chancellor of SRMIST, warmly welcomed the new students and underscored the importance of their journey at the university. He encouraged them to seize the opportunities that lay ahead and make the most of their time at SRMIST.
The Faculty of Engineering and Technology held its induction ceremony on August 2, 2025, presided over by Dr. T. R. Paarivendhar, Founder Chancellor. He encouraged students to view their education at SRMIST as a transformative lifetime experience, stressing the importance of hard work, seriousness, and seizing available opportunities to shape their futures.
On July 10, 2025, the Faculty of Science and Humanities welcomed over 2,600 undergraduate and postgraduate students at the Dr. T. P. Ganesan Auditorium. The Chief Guest, Lt. Gen. Fernandez, Commandant of the Officers Training Academy, Chennai, motivated students to embrace discipline, resilience, and service. Dr. A. Duraisamy, Dean of FSH, highlighted the faculty’s interdisciplinary programs and career-focused education across 33 undergraduate and 23 postgraduate courses spanning diverse fields such as Computer Science, Media Studies, Biotechnology, Commerce, and Fashion Designing.
The College of Nursing welcomed its new batch on August 1, 2025, with an inauguration event led by senior faculty, focusing on fostering future nurses at SRM Medical College.
SRMIST, a research-intensive institution with over 500 active labs, ₹270+ crore in external funding, 600+ funded projects, and more than 53,000 research publications, operates six campuses located at Kattankulathur (Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu), Ramapuram and Ramapuram Part (Vadapalani) in Chennai, Tiruchirapalli (in Tamil Nadu), Modi Nagar in NCR New Delhi, Sonepat (in Haryana), Amaravati (in AP), and Gangtok (in Sikkim).
Dr. A. Sivathanu Pillai, Padma Bhushan Awardee and Sir C.V. Raman Chair Professor at SRMIST, delivered a special address, urging students to dream big, strive for excellence, and think high to be part of a legacy. Dr. T. R. Paarivendhar also encouraged students to embrace the transformative journey of education at SRM and reminded them of their role in shaping their own futures.
SRMIST, recognised with an A++ accreditation by NAAC and classified as a Category I university with 12B status by UGC/MoE, attracts top talent from across India and the world due to its multicultural, multidisciplinary environment. For more information, contact Devadeep Konwar, Director - Communications at [email protected].
The university fosters a research-oriented ecosystem with specialized research centres, state-of-the-art laboratories, and an environment that supports collaboration and academic events. More details about SRMIST can be found at www.srmist.edu.in.
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- At SRMIST, students can pursue a range of education-and-self-development programs, including online-learning opportunities in fields like Computer Science, Media Studies, Biotechnology, Commerce, and Fashion Designing.
- The Faculty of Business at SRMIST offers career-focused education, encouraging students to prepare for the business world through a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
- The university prioritizes research, operating over 500 active labs and securing over ₹270+ crore in external funding for more than 600 funded projects. These initiatives contribute to the university's over 53,000 research publications.
- The environment is an important focus at SRMIST, as highlighted by the efforts to foster future nurses at the College of Nursing within the SRM Medical College.
- The induction ceremony at the Faculty of Science and Humanities emphasized the need for discipline, resilience, and service, while also showcasing a multidisciplinary approach to education spanning various fields, including news, history, and science.
- Sports are also acknowledged at SRMIST, with facilities and programs promoting a balanced education and well-rounded student experience. Students are encouraged to participate in various sports activities to develop their physical and mental prowess.
