SRM cancels engg entrance exam for 2020 admissions

TIMES NEWS NETWORK

Chennai: 13.07.2020

In view of the Covid-19 pandemic, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) has cancelled its joint engineering entrance exam SRMJEEE for BTech admissions this year. The exam was planned to be held in 127 cities and five overseas centres in Dubai, Doha, Muscat, Bahrain and Kuwait.

The admissions for BTech for 2020 will be based on Class XII/ pre-university/ equivalent marks in physics, chemistry, maths/biology. Those who appeared for JEE Main and SAT are encouraged to apply, a release from the university said.

The forms for providing the Class XII/ pre-university/ equivalent marks and JEE (Main)/ SAT score are available on the university website www.srmist.edu.in.

Applicants can swiftly update and complete their forms. In case the results of the class 12 board examination are not declared, the marks can be uploaded as soon as the results are known.

“SRMIST will continue to award a wide range of scholarships for deserving candidates, including the ones who scored high in JEE Main and SAT examinations, on joining. However, the SRMJEEE rank-based scholarships will not be available,” the release added.

The admission process at SRMIST will begin soon. Candidates can visit www.srmist.edu.in for applying online or for updates. “Classes for freshers will begin in September 2020, be it on campus, online or a combination of both, adhering to government notification and norms and taking into account the safety and security of students,” the release further said.