About

Sriram College of Arts and Science (SRCAS) is a private, self-financing, co-educational higher education institution located at Perumalpattu, Veppampattu, Tiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu, and is commonly listed under the Chennai region. The college was established in 1998 and is managed by Sriram Educational Trust, which was founded in 1983 with the objective of promoting higher and technical education, particularly benefiting students from economically and socially disadvantaged rural areas. The college was established by Late M. E. Devarajan, founder of Sriram Educational Trust. Its educational philosophy focuses on providing quality and affordable education, developing students' knowledge, skills, values and employability, and preparing them to become responsible contributors to society.

Sriram College of Arts and Science is situated at Perumalpattu, Veppampattu [R.S], Thiruvallur District – 602 024, Tamil Nadu. The campus is located close to Veppampattu Railway Station, providing convenient rail connectivity for students travelling from nearby areas. The college is positioned in a relatively rural setting of the Tiruvallur region while being connected to the wider Chennai metropolitan area through road and railway networks. Publicly available institutional listings report the campus area as approximately 10.87 acres.

Sriram College of Arts and Science is affiliated with the University of Madras. The college's official website states that it is approved by the Government of Tamil Nadu and AICTE, New Delhi. The institution has produced several University Rank Holders in different programmes, demonstrating a record of academic achievement. The college website does not currently provide a clearly stated NAAC accreditation grade or major national ranking, so such a grade or ranking should not be assumed without official confirmation.

Sriram College of Arts and Science functions as one of the educational institutions under Sriram Educational Trust. The wider Sriram group includes Sriram College of Arts & Science, Sriram Polytechnic College, Sriram Engineering College and Sriram Vidhya Mandir schools. Within the Arts and Science college, academic areas cover Tamil, English, Mathematics, Computer Science, Commerce, Business Administration, Computer Applications, Social Work and related disciplines. The institution has separate academic departments supported by teaching faculty, laboratories, library resources, physical education and student-support activities.

The college offers programmes at Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Research levels. According to the current college website, UG programmes include B.A. Tamil, B.A. English, B.Sc. Mathematics, B.Sc. Computer Science, B.Com. General, B.Com. Computer Applications/CA, B.B.A. Business Administration and B.C.A. Computer Applications. PG offerings include M.A. Tamil, M.A. English, M.Sc. Mathematics, M.Sc. Computer Science, M.Com. Commerce and M.S.W. Social Work, while research-level programmes include M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes. For undergraduate admission, candidates generally need to have passed the Higher Secondary/12th-standard examination with the subject requirements prescribed for the selected programme; for postgraduate courses, a relevant bachelor's degree is generally required. The BBA department, for example, states that candidates who have passed Class XII in any discipline are eligible, with selection based on passing the Higher Secondary examination. The college also states that eligible students can apply for State and Central Government scholarships, including SC/ST scholarships subject to applicable income and eligibility conditions.

Sriram College of Arts and Science provides infrastructure intended to support academic, extracurricular and residential requirements. Facilities include classrooms, laboratories, library, auditorium, cafeteria/canteen, hostel accommodation, gymnasium, medical facilities, playground and sports facilities. The library serves as an academic resource centre with books and reference materials for students and faculty. The college also provides IT infrastructure and departmental facilities to support computer-based learning. Sports infrastructure supports activities such as cricket, football, hockey, volleyball, basketball, kabaddi, badminton, table tennis, chess and carrom. Student development is further supported through NSS, Red Ribbon Club, Youth Red Cross and physical education activities.

The college has a dedicated focus on career development and placement support. Its official website states that placement-oriented programmes are conducted from the early stages of a student's academic journey. Training includes communication skills, bridge courses, leadership development, technical training, aptitude preparation and soft-skills development. The institution also conducts placement drives, job fairs and career-oriented activities to connect students with employment opportunities. The college highlights its record of consistent placement support and academic achievements, while students are also encouraged to develop industry-relevant skills and pursue higher education.

Sriram College of Arts and Science, Chennai region, is an established higher education institution that has been functioning since 1998 under the Sriram Educational Trust. Its affiliation with the University of Madras, range of Arts, Science, Commerce and Management programmes, campus facilities, hostel and sports infrastructure, scholarship opportunities and placement-oriented training make it an option for students seeking undergraduate, postgraduate and research education in the Tiruvallur–Chennai region. Its emphasis on affordable education, academic development, employability and overall student development reflects the broader educational objectives of the Sriram Educational Trust.

Established Educational Institution

Sriram College of Arts and Science is an established higher education institution that provides students with opportunities to pursue undergraduate, postgraduate and research-oriented education in a structured academic environment. The institution focuses on developing students through a combination of classroom learning, practical exposure, co-curricular activities and skill development. Its long-standing presence in the higher education sector makes it a suitable choice for students looking for an institution with experience in delivering Arts, Science, Commerce, Computer Applications and Management education.

Wide Range of Academic Programmes

The college offers programmes across several disciplines, allowing students to select a course according to their academic interests and career aspirations. Students can explore areas such as Tamil, English, Mathematics, Computer Science, Commerce, Business Administration, Computer Applications and Social Work. The availability of postgraduate and research programmes also provides opportunities for students who wish to continue their academic journey after completing their bachelor's degree.

University-Affiliated Education

The institution is affiliated with the University of Madras, providing students with a recognised university framework for their academic programmes. The affiliation gives students access to a structured curriculum, prescribed academic standards and university examinations. Students pursuing their studies at the college can therefore build an academic foundation that can support further education, competitive examinations and employment opportunities.

Focus on Skill Development

The college places importance on developing skills beyond regular classroom education. Students are encouraged to improve communication abilities, computer knowledge, aptitude, leadership qualities, presentation skills and other employability-oriented competencies. Such training can help students become better prepared for interviews, workplace requirements and higher studies. The combination of academic knowledge and additional skill development can be particularly useful for students planning to enter competitive employment sectors after graduation.

Practical Learning Opportunities

For programmes involving science, computer applications and other practical disciplines, exposure to laboratories and hands-on learning can complement theoretical instruction. Practical activities help students understand concepts more effectively and develop problem-solving abilities. Computer-oriented programmes also provide opportunities for students to gain familiarity with technology and digital applications that are increasingly relevant across different industries.

Placement and Career Support

Career development is an important consideration for students choosing a degree college, and Sriram College of Arts and Science provides placement-oriented activities and training. Students may receive support through aptitude preparation, communication and soft-skills development, technical training, career guidance and recruitment activities. Placement drives and interactions with employers can give students an opportunity to understand industry expectations and prepare for employment after graduation.

Vision

Sriram College of Arts and Science has a dynamic vision of developing into a multi disciplinary ,technological center of Excellence, providing the congenial ambience and environment to foster a spirit of academic fraternity and there by develop and promote a group dedicated faculty members ,who with unflinching devotion serve the emerging needs and demands of futuristic societies.

Mission

The Management of SRCAS has taken upon itself, fulfillment of a mission upholding the noble task of our envisaged vision on the following lines.

• Provide the best infrastructure deemed sufficient for building up a center of excellence.
• Nurture and foster an academic fraternity to cater to the emerging needs of the student community in particular and the society at large.
• Encourage and motivate the students, faculties and researchers to utilize the facilities provided with their innovative and the society at large.
• Augment all available avenues to develop students for the emerging needs of society.
• And develop SRCAS into a Global centre of excellence in various disciplines.

For undergraduate admission, candidates generally need to have passed the Higher Secondary/12th-standard examination with the subject requirements prescribed for the selected programme; for postgraduate courses, a relevant bachelor's degree is generally required. The BBA department, for example, states that candidates who have passed Class XII in any discipline are eligible, with selection based on passing the Higher Secondary examination. The college also states that eligible students can apply for State and Central Government scholarships, including SC/ST scholarships subject to applicable income and eligibility conditions.

Admission Criteria

Students can avail SC/ST Scholarship awarded by the state/central government to pursue the UG /PG courses whose parentally income does not exceed Rs. 2 Lakhs.

Sriram Educational Trust has created “Sriram Scholarship Fund” with a corpus fund of Rs. 5 crores to provide financial assistance to the needy deserving students of Sriram Educational Institutions. Under this , Rs.40 lakhs scholarship is given every year to Sriram College of Arts & Science for the following category of students:

• Meritorious, academically strong with high Cumulative Grade Point (on merit basis).
  
• Meritorious and economically poor.
  
• Very poor but above average in academics.
  

Sriram College places emphasis on employability and career preparation. Its placement programme includes communication-skills training, bridge courses, leadership enhancement, technical training, aptitude training and soft-skills training. Placement-oriented value-added programmes are conducted from the early stages of the student's academic journey to improve employability. The college also states that it has maintained consistent placement performance.

The college is having a huge indoor auditorium with a professionally-deployed acoustic system and a seating capacity of about 1200 people. This auditorium has an immense pride of having hosted several National Level Symposia and Conferences. There is also a mini-auditorium with a pleasing acoustic system and a seating capacity of about 300 people to host campus-level events.

Every teaching staff is attached with 15 students and take care of the academic related counseling and also monitor the attendance and academic progress of the students. They also maintain contacts with the parents of the students. In general students suffer from mental stress resulting in depression, anxiety, adjustmental disorder, personality disorder, difficulty in handling relationships (with peers, family members,…,) and substance abuse. In such cases students are reffered or directed to professional counsellors who are available all the time in the campus. Counsellors help to resolve and avoid potential problems and also help students to make constructive changes.

The college is having fully furnished separate hostels for boys and girls. The Boys Hostel can accommodate 250 students and the Girls Hostel, 150 students. Both hostels are facilitated with well-equipped Gyms to provide the students an opportunity to keep themselves physically fit. A common mess complex with a Bio-gas Plant for cooking purposes and a plinth area of 3800 sqm is available to accommodate dining halls for boys, girls, staff and guests separately. Government Certified visiting doctor Dr. B. Srinivasan ensures prompt solutions to health problems of the inmates. 24hrs Reverse Osmosis plant water supply to the hostel, mess and the entire campus..

The Sriram College of Arts and Science Library is the soul of the institution and it acquires, processes, preserves and disseminates information to the user community with the motto of empowering knowledge. It has an extensive collection of books, reference materials for satisfying the academic and research needs of the students and faculty. The Library and Information Centre consists a Reference Section, Circulation Section, Periodical Section. The library has automated all its library activities to provide effective and wide range of academic resources such as books, journals, online databases

The college provides hostel accommodation designed to offer students a secure and comfortable residential environment. Hostel facilities are listed among the institution's major campus amenities, supporting students who require accommodation during their studies.

The college is located very near to Veppampattu Railway Station and it is 35 Km from Chennai Central easily accessible by rail and road. Bus No 54V from T. Nagar to Veppampattu and Poonamalle to Veppampattu is available every half an hour once. The college also operates buses covering different location