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SRM University Vadapalani campus is home to a vibrant academic community with approximately 20,000 students studying engineering & technology, management, science, and humanities. The campus boasts a diverse range of programs and a strong emphasis on quality education. With a faculty-to-student ratio of approximately 1:13, the university strives to provide personalized attention and foster meaningful student-faculty interactions. This favorable ratio ensures that students have ample opportunities for mentorship, guidance, and a well-rounded learning experience.

Make sure you get familiar with facilities and resources at the university campus, go to orientation programs so you can meet other students and see where assistance is available. In order to balance academic and personal commitments, develop effective time management skills. To meet new friends and increase your college experience, you should ask for academic support whenever that is needed. You should also be active in student groups and organizations. Check out internships and job opportunities early in life by using career services.

Direct admission is available to management courses such as B.A., M.B.A. and studies in the field ofScienceand humanities like B.C.A., B.Sc., M.Com or M.S. Engineering & Technology students who have been state toppers, those who have passed the JEE Main or SAT exams are also eligible. For everyone else, they must clear the SRMJEEE test conducted by the SRM University all over India.

Although NTA, National Testing Agency is the CUET PG 2026 examination conducting body but the CUET PG 2026 Counselling process is not conducted by NTA. As per the previous year trend, candidates can expect the counselling process for CUET PG 2026 will be held separately for different participating universities under the CUET PG 2026 Examination. It is expected that this year's counselling process will not be a combined counselling process.

There's a beautiful college life in Vadapalani at SRM. It covers all aspects which are required for a student to get good knowledge and to extract hidden talent from them. The students' clubs conducts various events and fests. Every Department has its own Student Club and conduct National level technical events once a year. It also conducts Inter department Competitions. 

 Here I suggest some PG hostels for those students who wish to pay guests. Rahul Gent's hostel, SKR Royal hostel (both for men's and Ladies), Backpackers PG for men, My home Accommodation (Men), Royal Comfort Men's PG, Happy Girls hostel, SRI Ladies guest House, BAP Residency Women's hostel, Rahini Men's hostel, Lady Meyyammai Women's Hostel, Sri Maha Ladies hostel, Jain Men's Hostel, Sri Komalavalli Women's PG and Hostel, Stanza living Mildura House.

 The SRM University campus in Kattankulathur is located in the suburban area, which is a long way from the centre of the city. Whereas, the Vadapalani area of Chennai is known for its commercial and entertainment establishments. The place of campus in Vadapalani can offer students access to different amenities, transportation options and a lively city environment that will be hard for them to cope with if they are on the Kattankulathur campus.

There are many cultural events and activities organised by Chitkara University and let me get straight to you, it is not just for a specific department. There are dj nights, fashion shows and musical fests organised by the university itself, there is a famous fest called Rangreez that is organised annually. Yes, there might be few events which are hosted by a particular department only and it can be related to any programme or occasion. There can be a quiz, or a competition or any activity of the same sort.

You all know about the tests of food of a university is. But for Chitakara, it's not at all good. All the cooking staff work hard for serving hygenic food. You will get pure veg food every day. For non veg you can prefer canteens such as Chai Nagri, Paratha Corner, Square 1. There is a wide variety of food options available and the dining area is fully air conditioned, neat, and clean. Additional charge of INR 14,000 per Semester will be charged for those who choose to use the mess room. The accommodation is situated on the campus premises and has shared rooms for students.

The CGPA is the cumulative grade point average which, in real terms, represents a total of all your credit points. This system is helpful for evaluating student's overall performance in the classroom. For the CGPA system, grades shall be assigned according to a special category of marks. For instance, 90-95 marks bracket is allotted to grade A. To calculate CGPA, the grades are combined, with the rest of your subjects you have taken in that semester divided up.In simple words

CGPA= Sum of all the marks obtained/ Total number of credit hours.

BTech course contains 8 semesters and each semester is of 6 months. Within a semester students have to give 3 internals and a external exam.And from those 3 internal exams best of two will be taken so if you misses in just one internal then it's fine as you can cover it in two other attempts. In case you misse two or three of them this will affect your accademic result (CGPA) may be you have to give the exam again which also said as backlog. And you have to clear it for siting in an interview.

BTech course contains 8 semesters and each semesters is of 6 months. Within a semester students have to give 3 internals and a external exam. And from those 3 internal exams best of two will be taken so if you fail in just one internal then it's fine as you can cover it in two other attempts. In case you fail in two or three then this will effect your academic result (CGPA) may be you have to give the exam again which also said as backlog. And you have to clear it for siting in an interview.

Chitakara University is one of the biggest Private universities with over 10 courses. In total of all course's student there are over 20,000+ students and 2500 faculty members as per google. Truely speaking there are a lot of students pursuing their BTech degree from Chitkara University. I am not sure about the numbers but as for Engineering there are over 2,500 to 3000 students including 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year student (probably).There are different sections and there are 40 to 50 students in one section.

Though I am not a professional, here are some tips for a better campus life 

For Study: As for first year there will be a less pressure for studies, so go for the basics and learn it strongly. Every day 4 hour of coding is mandatory, keep doing coding.

For Campus: Besides studies take some time to explore the campus also make friends. Also participate in curriculum activities such as hackathon. And you should apply for clubs as it will help you in the time of interviews to show your skills.

No, it is not at all mandatory to attempt all the questions of the JEXPO entrance examination. All the questions will be asked in Multiple Choice Question format in JEXPO exam. In total 100 questions are asked and each carry one mark. There is no negative marking in the JEXPO examination. Candidates need to compete the exam in two hours. Also, more than one answer against any question will be treated as incorrect response/wrong answer. 

Students will be required to wear a dress code in order to grant the students of our school brand exclusivity, Chitkara University. The uniforms going to put you in a niche of young professionals, too. engender a sense of individuality and oneness to your identity as Chitkara students. The students have to wear the university T-shirts/Hoodies (as per session) with a pair of either black or blue jeans. The uniforms are provided by the university itself and you have to pay the fees for it.