SRM Easwari Engineering College, in Ramapuram, Chennai, is an Anna University affiliated engineering college that belongs to the SRM Group, not a campus of SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST). The same is true of SRM Valliammai Engineering College, SRM Madurai College for Engineering and Technology and SRM TRP Engineering College.
When people say "SRM college" they may mean any of these or SRMIST. This independent guide explains how the group colleges differ, with the facts that could be verified.
- Easwari
- Ramapuram, Chennai; est. 1996 (reported); autonomous
- Valliammai
- SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur; est. 1999; NAAC A
- SRM MCET
- Sivaganga district, near Madurai
- SRM TRP
- Irungalur, Trichy
- Affiliation
- Anna University (Easwari and MCET as reported)
Group college vs SRMIST campus
| SRM group colleges | SRMIST campuses | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Colleges affiliated to Anna University | Campuses of a deemed university |
| Degree from | Anna University system | SRMIST |
| Engineering admission | TNEA government quota or management quota (Valliammai fee page) | SRMJEEE |
| Student portal | The college's own systems | Academia, Student Portal |
The SRMIST campuses are covered on SRM KTR, SRM Ramapuram and the SRMIST overview.
SRM Easwari Engineering College
According to Wikipedia, Easwari Engineering College was set up in 1996, has been affiliated to Anna University since 2002, is approved by AICTE and has been autonomous since 2019. It describes itself as a member of the SRM Group of institutions. Its official website is srmeaswari.ac.in, which could not be opened during research.
On the official NIRF 2025 Engineering list, Easwari sits in the 101 to 150 band.
Easwari is in Ramapuram, the same locality as the SRMIST Ramapuram campus. They are different institutions with different degrees and fees. Check the exact name on any admission letter.
No official Easwari fee structure could be read, so this guide does not quote one.
SRM Valliammai Engineering College
From the college's official About page: set up on 9 September 1999 under the Valliammai Educational Society, permanently affiliated to Anna University, Chennai, UGC autonomous and AICTE approved. It holds NAAC "A" accreditation, and NBA accredits its CSE, ECE, EEE, EIE and Mechanical programmes. The address is SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur 603 203, Chengalpattu District, on the same estate as SRM KTR.
Valliammai was not found in the NIRF 2025 Engineering lists for ranks 1 to 300.
Valliammai first-year fees
| Programme | Management quota | Government quota (TNEA) |
|---|---|---|
| B.E. CSE, ECE, EEE, EIE, Mech | Rs 1,45,000 | Rs 55,000 |
| B.Tech Agri, IT, AI and DS; B.E. MDE, Cyber Security, Civil | Rs 1,40,000 | Rs 50,000 |
| M.E. / M.Tech | Rs 75,000 | Rs 50,000 |
| MBA / MCA | Rs 75,000 | Rs 35,000 |
Source: srmvalliammai.ac.in fee structure, academic year not printed. UG adds Rs 15,000 books plus Rs 20,000 (management) or Rs 25,000 (government) other fees. Transport is optional at Rs 75,000. The page says fees are not refundable once paid.
SRM Madurai College for Engineering and Technology (SRM MCET)
Careers360 reports that SRM MCET is affiliated to Anna University, Chennai and approved by AICTE. Its location is Pottapalayam, Chinthamani Nedungulam Road, Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu 630612, and its website is srmmcet.edu.in. SRM's heritage timeline places the Madurai addition in the 2013 to 2023 expansion period. No founding year or fee figures were confirmed.
SRM TRP Engineering College, Trichy
SRM TRP at Irungalur calls itself "AICTE approved, Anna University affiliated, ISO certified" and publishes its Anna University affiliation orders on its website. Its founding year and NAAC grade were not confirmed. It is explained alongside the other Trichy institutions on SRM Trichy.
SRM Arts and Science College
An SRM Trichy Arts and Science College exists at asc.srmtrichy.edu.in, but its pages did not load and its affiliation is not confirmed. This guide also found no verified details of an SRM arts and science college at Kattankulathur. Contact the college directly for courses and fees.
SRM colleges in other cities
Searches like "SRM college Vijayawada", "SRM college Karimnagar" and "SRM college Coimbatore" come up often. The only SRM institution in Andhra Pradesh documented here is SRM University AP, a state private university. No verified information was found on SRM-named colleges in Karimnagar or Coimbatore, and a similar name does not prove a link to the SRM Group. Also unrelated: SRMU Lucknow (Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University) and SRMS Bareilly (Shri Ram Murti Smarak Trust).
Student portals at SRM group colleges
SRM Academia is SRMIST's system. No official student portal addresses for Valliammai, Easwari or SRM MCET were found in this research, so this guide does not link any. Get the login link from your college office or its official website.
This is an unofficial guide. Before typing a password, check the address bar shows your college's official domain. Never share your password or OTP with apps, seniors or websites.
Questions and answers
Is SRM Easwari Engineering College part of SRMIST?
No. It is an Anna University affiliated, autonomous college that is part of the SRM Group.
Is SRM Valliammai the same as SRM KTR?
No. Valliammai shares the SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur address but is a separate Anna University affiliated college.
What NAAC grade does SRM Valliammai have?
NAAC A, according to the college's official About page.
What is the NIRF rank of Easwari Engineering College?
It is in the NIRF 2025 Engineering band 101 to 150.
Can I join Valliammai through TNEA?
Yes. Its fee page lists a government quota through TNEA counselling with lower tuition than the management quota.
Where is SRM MCET?
At Pottapalayam, Chinthamani Nedungulam Road, Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu 630612, per a 2025 Careers360 report. Its website is srmmcet.edu.in.
Do group college students use SRM Academia?
No verified source says so. Academia is documented for SRMIST. Use your own college's portal.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Easwari Engineering College
- NIRF 2025 Engineering ranking (101 to 150)
- SRM Valliammai Engineering College: About
- SRM Valliammai fee structure
- NIRF 2025 Engineering ranking (up to 300)
- Careers360: SRM Madurai College for Engineering and Technology (9 May 2025)
- SRMIST Vadapalani: Our Heritage
- SRM TRP Engineering College page
- SRM Trichy Arts and Science College overview
- Wikipedia: Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University
Last checked: 16 October 2026. This guide is unofficial; confirm details on official SRM websites.