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Interdisciplinary M.A. Application Form 2027

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Everything you need to know

  1. The online application is for admissions to Interdisciplinary M.A. programs offered in SRM IST Chennai (Kattankulathur).
  2. The admission is purely on a merit basis, considering the percentage obtained by students in their UG degree. Profile-based shortlisting, followed by a personal interview.
  3. Application Fee is Rs.1400/- and it is non-refundable.
  4. Email ID submitted at the time of registration will be used for all correspondences until enrollment is completed. Change in Email ID will NOT be permitted under any circumstances.
Important Dates for LAW 5 Year Programs [SRMJEEL]:
Number of SRMJEEL Phases-2Timeline of SRMJEEL Phases
 Phase 1*Phase 2*
Application Deadline for Each Phase11/04/202630/05/2026
SRMJEEL [Remote Proctored Online Mode]**17-Apr-2026 (Friday – AN), 18-Apr-2026 (Saturday – FN)05-Jun-2026 (Friday – AN), 06-Jun-2026 (Saturday – FN)

*The mentioned dates are tentative and might be subject to change

** The applicant can take up the examination from their home using their Desktop/Laptop.

Programs Offered

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M.A. - Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies
 
Degree Level Post Graduate
 
Duration2 Years
 
Fees2,50,000
  •  Program Overview :
  • The M.A. in Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies at SRM School of Law will prepare graduates from law, sociology, psychology, and other disciplines who want to specialise and embark on a mission to cultivate a new generation of scholars, practitioners, and leaders.

    1. Bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 70% aggregate marks; the candidate must have completed bachelor's degree through the regular/normal mode.
    2. Profile-based shortlisting, followed by a personal interview.

    Placement Opportunities:
    1. Cyber Cells
    2. Private Firms
    3. Child-Protection Agencies
    4. Forensic Support Units
    5. NGOs
    6. Policy Think Tanks
    Higher Studies Opportunities:
    1. PhD
    2. MBA
    3. Public policy
    4. Sociology

 Selection Through - Profile-based shortlisting and Personal Interview.

 Disclaimer :It is an academic, non-law degree programme and does not qualify to enrol as an advocate in India


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M.A. - Public Policy
 
Degree Level Post Graduate
 
Duration2 Years
 
Fees3,00,000
  •  Program Overview :
  • M.A. in Public Policy is a Post- graduate-level program designed to equip students with the analytical, leadership, and decision-making skills needed to address complex policy challenges in government, non-profit organizations, and the private sector. The course focuses on understanding how public policies are developed, implemented, and evaluated within political, economic, and social contexts.

    1. Bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 70% aggregate marks; the candidate must have completed bachelor's degree through the regular/normal mode.
    2. Profile-based shortlisting, followed by a personal interview.

    Placement Opportunities:
    1. Government: Policy advisors, legislative aides, or analysts in local, state, or federal agencies.
    2. Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs): Advocacy roles, research, or program management.
    3. International Organizations: Positions in entities like the UN, World Bank, or other multilateral institutions.
    4. Private Sector: Consulting firms, think tanks, and research institutions often hire MPP graduates for policy analysis and advisory roles.
    Higher Studies Opportunities:
    1. M.Phil in Public Policy
    2. Master of Public Administration (MPA)
    3. PhD in Public Policy / Public Administration
    4. Master in Development Studies

 Selection Through - Profile-based shortlisting and Personal Interview.

 Disclaimer :It is an academic, non-law degree programme and does not qualify to enrol as an advocate in India


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Scholarships

S.NoScoreScholarship NameBenefit
198 and aboveMerit Scholarship 100%100% Tuition Fee Waiver
294 to 97Merit Scholarship 75%75% Tuition Fee Waiver
390-93Merit Scholarship 50%50% Tuition Fee Waiver
485-89Merit Scholarship 25%25% Tuition Fee Waiver
580-84Merit Scholarship 10%10% Tuition Fee Waiver
S.NoRankScholarship NameBenefit
1TOP 2500Merit Scholarship 100%100% Tuition Fee Waiver
22501 to 5000Merit Scholarship 75%75% Tuition Fee Waiver
35001 to 7000Merit Scholarship 50%50% Tuition Fee Waiver
47001 to 9000Merit Scholarship 25%25% Tuition Fee Waiver
59001 to 10,000Merit Scholarship 10%10% Tuition Fee Waiver

Diversity scholarships are offered in addition to any one of the other SRM Merit scholarship obtained by the candidate. If a candidate is eligible for more than one merit scholarship, the highest of the scholarship will be considered.

a. Regional Diversity :

   Students from outside Tamil Nadu/Puducherry who are eligible for any of the above scholarships based on their SRMJEEL/CLAT scores will also receive an equivalent percentage of scholarship on their hostel fees, should they choose to opt for the hostel facility.
 

b. Gender Diversity :

   All Female candidates will get 5% scholarship in their tuition fee as waiver

Important Note: All Scholarships will be processed after enrollment in the first year, upon successful verification of all required documents. Any fees paid will be reimbursed or adjusted against the fees for subsequent years, as applicable.
Conditions for renewal:
  • Renewal upon application within the stipulated date every year.
  • No arrears/backlogs at the time of application.
  • No break in studies/detention/disciplinary action/malpractice.
  • Must possess the required CGPA as stipulated below:
    • For Merit Scholarship – 8 CGPA
    • Gender/Regional diversity scholarship – 7 CGPA

Rankings & Accreditations

HIGHEST ‘A++’ GRADE

SRM Institute od Science and Technology has been accredited by NAAC with the highest ‘A++’ Grade.

12 B STATUS BY MHRD-UGC

SRMIST is placed in Cateogory 1 with 12 B status by MHRD - UGC

Five engineering UG Programs of the kattankulathur campus are acrredited by different commisions of ABET and four other engineering UG programs by IET (UK)

SRMIST has been ranked 12th nationally under universities category by NIRF (National institutional ranking framework) in 2024

(2024) World Ranking one among 91 Indian Universities

(2025) World Ranking one among 46 Indian Universities

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Globally integrated collaborative education

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Tailored on-demand courses

Versatile learning environment

Best placement training

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Mentor-mentee system

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920+Patents

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