SRM Institute of Science and Technology Rankings 2025-26
NIRF, NAAC, QS and Other Ranking Guide
SRM Institute of Science and Technology holds a NAAC A++ accreditation and appears in the NIRF rankings across the University, Engineering, Management and Architecture & Planning categories, along with a presence in the QS World and Asia rankings.
SRM Institute of Science and Technology Rankings 2025-26: Overview
| Ranking Body | Category | Position |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF 2025 | Overall | #22 |
| NIRF 2025 | University | #11 (up from #12 in 2024, #18 in 2023) |
| NIRF 2025 | Engineering | #14 (some sources note fluctuation across recent cycles) |
| NIRF 2025 | Management | #56 |
| NIRF 2025 | Architecture & Planning | #18 |
| NAAC | Institutional Accreditation | A++ (4th cycle, 2024-2031) |
| QS World University Rankings | Global Band | #1001-1200 (reported for 2026/2027) |
| QS Asia Rankings | Asian Universities | ~#221-226 (varies by source/year) |
| India Today 2024 | BBA (National) | #10 |
| The Week | MBA (National) | ~#84 (per one aggregator) |
Figures above are compiled from the official SRMIST accreditation page, its Delhi-NCR/Ramapuram campus pages, and aggregator sources (Shiksha, Careers360, StudyRiserr, FindMyCollege), which show some inconsistency in exact NIRF Engineering and QS figures across different pages and publication dates. Verify current-cycle figures on nirfindia.org and srmist.edu.in before publishing.
Ranking Highlights
Not every category should be assumed to be improving at the same pace — Engineering and Management rank figures show more variation across sources than the University category, so present category-specific figures carefully rather than folding them into one blanket 'rising' narrative.
- University rank climbing steadily: SRMIST's NIRF University rank improved from #18 (2023) to #12 (2024) to #11 (2025) — a consistent multi-year improvement.
- NAAC A++ for a third consecutive cycle: SRMIST has held the top NAAC grade since 2013, across three accreditation cycles, most recently renewed for 2024-2031.
- Category I status: SRMIST is one of only a small group of institutions (2 Central Universities, 12 State Universities and 11 Deemed-to-be Universities, per the university's own reporting) placed in UGC's highest autonomy category.
Why the Ranking Picture Looks Different Depending on the Source
SRMIST's ranking figures showed more source-to-source variation in this research than most other universities covered in this series. A few reasons explain the spread:
- SRMIST's official accreditation page, its Delhi-NCR campus page and its Ramapuram campus page each present slightly different NIRF Engineering figures and different years' QS bands, suggesting these pages are updated on different schedules.
- NIRF applies India-specific, government-defined metrics (Teaching-Learning Resources, Research, Graduation Outcomes, Outreach & Inclusivity, Peer Perception) that don't map directly onto QS's global research-and-reputation-weighted methodology.
- Course-specific NIRF categories (Engineering, Management, Architecture & Planning) reflect narrower, discipline-specific datasets than the University or Overall categories.
- SRMIST operates multiple campuses; some rankings and accolades (e.g., India Today's BBA rank, The Week's MBA rank) may be specific to one campus or programme rather than the institution as a whole.
What Students and Parents Should Know Before Relying on Rankings
- A university-wide NIRF Overall rank (#22) does not tell you how a specific programme is regarded — course-specific NIRF categories (Engineering #14, Management #56, Architecture & Planning #18) are more relevant where available.
- NAAC A++ is an accreditation grade, not a competitive ranking — it confirms a quality threshold rather than ranking SRMIST against peer universities.
- Different SRMIST-affiliated pages (main campus, Delhi-NCR, Ramapuram) report slightly different NIRF Engineering figures and QS bands — always check the specific campus's own current page rather than assuming one figure applies universally across SRM's network.
- Rankings should be read alongside, not instead of, course-specific fees and placement figures when comparing SRMIST with other Chennai-region and pan-India private/deemed universities.
How These Rankings Are Calculated: A Quick Primer
Conclusion
SRM Institute of Science and Technology's ranking profile — a NIRF University rank of #11 that has improved for three consecutive cycles, a NAAC A++ grade held since 2013, and a presence in the QS global and Asia bands — reflects a well-established, growing institution. Prospective students should read category-specific NIRF ranks (Engineering, Management, Architecture) for their intended programme, and cross-check figures against SRMIST's own official rankings page, since aggregator sources show some inconsistency in exact figures across pages and dates.
Frequently Asked Questions
In NIRF 2025, SRMIST ranked #22 Overall, #11 in the University category, #14 in Engineering, #56 in Management, and #18 in Architecture & Planning.
Yes, SRMIST holds the highest NAAC grade, A++, for its 4th accreditation cycle (2024-2031) — its third consecutive top grade since 2013.
Yes — SRMIST appears in the QS World University Rankings (reported in the #1001-1200 band) and the QS Asia Rankings (reported around #221-226, varying by source and year).
Its NIRF University rank has improved in each of the last three cycles (#18 in 2023, #12 in 2024, #11 in 2025), a more consistent trend than some of its other category ranks.