The Office of International Relations (OIR) at SRM University is the nodal point for admission for international students. NRI Students from foreign countries will generally be admitted at the beginning of the academic year commencing normally by July / August of every year.

SRM earmarks certain percentage of seats for international students which include, foreign citizens, PIO card holders, OCI (Dual Citizens), Non-Resident Indians (NRI) students and NRI sponsored students under the Foreign/ NRI category. The Admissions are based on merit and marks/grades obtained in the qualifying examination, availability of seats and on a "First-cum-First-Serve" basis. The international students are not required to take the entrance examinations conducted by SRM University for resident Indian Students.

Just send in an email to the Office of International Relations (OIR) at pcoordinator@ir.srmuniv.ac.in for any further details.

Categories of International Students

Foreign Students: Students holding a passport issued by foreign countries including people of Indian origin who have acquired the nationality of foreign countries are classified as foreign students.

Non Resident Indians (NRI): An NRI student is one who has an NRI status. Students who have studied their qualifying examination (equivalent to the 10+2) of India from schools or colleges abroad (outside India) will be considered as NRI/International students.

NRI Sponsored Students: An NRI sponsored student is an Indian citizen whose direct blood relative (Parents, Grand Parents, direct Brother/Sister) is an NRI.