SR University, Warangal (Formerly SR Engineering College)

Courses & Academics

SR University has completely restructured its traditional engineering curriculum. It mandates a common core curriculum that forces students from different disciplines to collaborate, eliminating "siloed" learning. Advanced technologies like IoT, Mechatronics, and IT tools are actively integrated across all majors.

Fees

The university provides premium, technology-enabled education. Fee structures vary based on the admission route and the specific specialization chosen.

Admission Process & Eligibility

SR University evaluates candidates through a merit-driven, transparent admission process, accommodating both state-counseling and direct admissions.

1. Step 1: Entrance Examinations: Candidates must clear the relevant state/national exams (TS-EAMCET/JEE Main for B.Tech, TSICET/CAT/MAT for MBA, TS-PGECET/GATE for M.Tech). Alternatively, students can appear for the university's internal entrance exam, SRSAT (SR Scholastic Assessment Test).
2. Step 2: Application Submission: Students apply online through the official SRU admission portal, submitting their academic transcripts and paying the necessary application fee.
3. Step 3: Counseling & Interview: Based on ranks, candidates participate in centralized state counseling or SRU's internal counseling. Programs like MBA and Ph.D. may involve a subsequent personal interview round.
4. Step 4: Seat Allotment: Candidates lock in their preferred branches, undergo document verification, and pay the first-semester fee to confirm enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria:

• B.Tech: 10+2 passing certificate with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. A minimum of 55% marks for Telangana students (50% for students from other states).
• MBA: A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved categories).
• M.Tech: B.E. / B.Tech in a relevant engineering discipline with at least 50% marks.
• B.Sc (Hons) / BBA / BCA: 10+2 with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in relevant streams.
• Ph.D.: A Master’s degree in the relevant field with a minimum of 60% marks.

Scholarship Programs & Details

SR University offers generous financial aid to attract and retain talented students:

• Merit-Based Scholarships: Tuition fee waivers are awarded based on outstanding performance in 10+2 examinations, TS-EAMCET ranks, or JEE Main percentiles. These are generally renewable subject to maintaining a CGPA of 7.5 or above.
• Sibling Scholarship: Extra fee concessions are provided for siblings studying simultaneously at the university.
• Ph.D. Fellowships: An extraordinary ₹1,00,000 per month is awarded to full-time Ph.D. scholars under the Chancellor Fellowship Program (specifically for CSE & AI). Regular Ph.D. scholars receive ₹40,000 per month.

Cutoff & Admission Trends

Admissions for undergraduate engineering programs at SR University are highly competitive and heavily rely on the TS-EAMCET alongside national exams like JEE Main.

• B.Tech Cutoffs (TS-EAMCET): For General Category students, the Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) branch is highly sought after, with historical closing ranks falling between 11,593 and 32,561. Other core branches like Electronics & Communication (ECE) generally see closing ranks around 52,000, while Mechanical and Civil engineering can stretch beyond 1,00,000, making core sectors highly accessible.
• MBA Cutoffs: The university utilizes TSICET for MBA admissions, with competitive closing ranks roughly hovering around 62,344 across various management specializations.
• M.Tech Cutoffs: Admissions are processed via TS-PGECET / GATE, with competitive branches like Advanced Manufacturing and Embedded Systems seeing top 1,000 closing ranks in state counseling.

Placement & Career Overview

The Career Guidance Cell at SR University is deeply integrated into the academic lifecycle, focusing heavily on pre-placement training (coding, aptitude, and interview skills) starting from the early semesters.

• Placement Percentage: Maintains an exceptionally robust placement rate of 92% to 95% for eligible students, with over 1,300 placements recorded in recent academic cycles.
• Highest Package: Achieved a monumental INR 51 LPA (offered by Microsoft in 2025).
• Average Package: The overall average package stands at INR 6.50 LPA.
• Internships: The university provides tremendous internship support, with the highest stipend reaching INR 1.25 Lakhs per month.
• Top Recruiters: Microsoft, ServiceNow, PayPal, Amazon, IBM, Deloitte, TCS, Cognizant, Wipro, Capgemini, and HCL.