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SRMJEEE Eligibility Criteria 2027: Check Age Limit, Passing Marks, Course-wise Criteria

• Updated on 7 Oct, 2026 by Arjun Jaiswal

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SRMJEEE Eligibility Criteria 2027 official notification will be released by SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) soon. Candidates will be eligible to appear for SRMJEEE 2027 if they are a resident of India. Candidates should also be at least 16 years and 6 months old on 31 July 2027.

 

They should have passed or are appearing in Class 12 in 2027, and hold a minimum of 60% aggregate in Physics, Mathematics and one more qualifying subject. SRMIST will publish the official SRMJEEE 2027 notification on srmist.edu.in/srmjeee.

 

Table of Contents
  1. SRMJEEE Eligibility Criteria 2027 (Highlights)
  2. SRMJEEE Eligibility Criteria 2027(Detailed)
  3. SRMJEEE Eligibility Criteria 2027( Common Mistakes )
  4. SRMJEEE Eligibility Criteria 2027 FAQs

 

SRMJEEE Eligibility Criteria 2027 (Highlights)

SRMJEEE 2027 is the SRM Joint Engineering Entrance Examination that SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) will conduct for B.Tech admission at its campuses across India. Candidates should take all of the information written below, to prepare themselves earlier for the examination with all of the prerequisites before the SRMJEEE registration 2027:

Particulars

Details

Exam name

SRM Joint Engineering Entrance Examination (SRMJEEE) 2027

Conducting body

SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Chennai

SRMJEEE official website

srmist.edu.in/srmjeee

Application portal

applications.srmist.edu.in/btech

Exam mode

Remote Proctored Online Mode (RPOM), taken from home

Number of phases

3 (April, June and July 2027)

SRMJEEE Registration begins

Late October to November 2026

Application fee

INR 1,400 per phase, non refundable

Paper format

130 MCQs, 130 marks, 150 minutes, no negative marking

Minimum marks

60% aggregate in three subjects

Age requirement

16 years 6 months on 31 July 2027

Campuses accepting scores

9 SRM Group campuses

 

SRMJEEE Eligibility Criteria 2027(Detailed)

SRMJEEE eligibility criteria 2027 consist of the nationality, age, subject and marks conditions that SRMIST sets for B.Tech admission. Every condition below must be met before a candidate can claim a seat in counselling. The rules of eligibility criteria are based on the SRMIST rules which have been stated for all the cycles of SRMJEEE 2027:

 

Nationality

SRMJEEE 2027 is open to all of the residing Indian candidates. Non Resident Indians (NRIs), Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cardholders are required to apply under the International Students category through the separate SRMIST international application form. An Indian candidate who studied abroad must apply "Indian" as nationality and add the overseas educational details in the form.

 

Age Limit

A candidate must be at least 16 years and 6 months old on 31 July of the year in which the Class 12 board exam is held. For SRMJEEE 2027, that means the date of birth must fall on or before 31 January 2011. SRMIST counts age on 31 July, not on the application date or the exam date, which is the most common reason applicants misjudge their eligibility. SRMIST also allows a maximum gap of three years after Class 12.

 

NIOS Candidates

A candidate who completes Class 12 through NIOS must have completed Class 10 from a regular school, otherwise, he/she will not be eligible to appear in SRMJEEE exam 2027. A candidate who did both Class 10 and Class 12 through open schooling is not eligible. This single rule disqualifies more NIOS applicants than any other condition.

 

Educational Qualification

Candidates should have passed Class 12 (10+2) or be appearing in it in 2027 with a minimum of 60% aggregate across three subjects. Physics and Mathematics are mandatory. The third subject can be any one of Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, Computer Science, Information Technology, Informatics Practices, Engineering Graphics, or Botany and Zoology. The qualifying exam must be from a recognised board in India, such as CBSE, CISCE, a State Board, IB or NIOS.

 

Programme Wise Eligibility

Programme

Minimum marks

Subjects required

Extra condition

B.Tech (CSE, IT, ECE, EEE, Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, Mechatronics and other branches)

60% aggregate

Physics, Mathematics and one of Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, Computer Science, IT, Informatics Practices, Engineering Graphics, or Botany and Zoology

A candidate without Chemistry in Class 12 must take a bridge course in Chemistry in the first year

B.Tech Biotechnology, Genetic Engineering and Biomedical Engineering

60% aggregate

PCM, PMB, PCB, or PC with Botany or Zoology

A candidate without Mathematics in Class 12 must complete an extra 4-credit Mathematics course in the first year

NIOS candidates

60% aggregate

Same as above

Class 10 or Class 12 must be from regular schooling

GCE A-level candidates

60% aggregate

Physics and Mathematics with one other qualifying subject at Advanced Placement level

Must be from an international school within India

IB Diploma or Certificate candidates

60% aggregate

Two HL subjects and one SL subject; Mathematics HL for all B.Tech programmes

Biology HL for Biotechnology and Biomedical programmes

Note: Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) or Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cardholders are also eligible to apply, but they must submit their applications under the category of ā€œInternational Students.ā€

 

SRMJEEE 2027(Important Documents)

To claim eligibility, the candidates need to present the following documents at the time of application:

  • Any valid, government-issued ID proof, such as Aadhar, voter ID and passport, is required for SRMJEEE 2027.
  • 10th and 12th Mark sheet and Certificate.
  • Recent passport-size photographs, as per the application requirements, should be submitted along with the application.

*NIOS students are required to produce a certificate for passing the 10th standard from a regular school.

 

SRMJEEE Eligibility Criteria 2027( Common Mistakes )

  • Age Limit Confusion: Many candidates mistakenly focus on their age at the time of application rather than on the exam date. To be eligible, candidates must be 16 years and 6 months old on the 31st July of the calendar year in which the 12th Board examination is to be held.
  • Confusion in Subject Requirements: Candidates willing to apply for B.Tech programs must have studied Physics and Mathematics in their Class 12th. On the other hand, applicants applying for programs like Bioengineering must have studied Biology along with Physics and Chemistry. A common misconception among students is that they think that, without Mathematics, they can still apply for engineering courses without fulfilling the additional subject requirement.
  • Confusion Regarding NIOS Eligibility: Students from the National Institute of Open Schooling often misunderstand the condition that they must have completed their 10th standard from regular schooling or vice versa. This specific eligibility criterion is often overlooked, leading to ineligibility.

 

SRMJEEE Eligibility Criteria 2027 FAQs

What is SRMJEEE 2027?

SRMJEEE 2027 is the national-level entrance exam that SRMIST will conduct in three phases for B.Tech admission at SRM Group campuses.

Who is eligible for SRMJEEE 2027?

A resident Indian who is 16 years 6 months old on 31 July 2027 and has 60% aggregate in Physics, Mathematics and one more qualifying subject in Class 12 is eligible.

What is the age limit for SRMJEEE 2027?

The minimum age is 16 years and 6 months on 31 July 2027, so the date of birth must be on or before 31 January 2011. There is no upper age limit, but the gap after Class 12 can be a maximum of three years.

Is 60% mandatory for SRMJEEE 2027?

Yes, 60% aggregate in three subjects is the minimum for B.Tech admission. Physics and Mathematics must be among them, except in Biotechnology, Genetic Engineering and Biomedical programmes, where PCM, PMB or PCB is accepted.

Can I apply for SRMJEEE 2027 if I did not study Mathematics?

Only for Biotechnology, Genetic Engineering and Biomedical Engineering, where an extra 4-credit Mathematics course is required in the first year.

Can I apply for SRMJEEE 2027 without Chemistry?

Yes, a candidate without Chemistry in Class 12 can apply and must complete a bridge course in Chemistry in the first year.

Can NIOS students apply for SRMJEEE 2027?

Yes, but they must have done Class 10 or Class 12 from regular schooling.

Can NRI, PIO and OCI candidates apply for SRMJEEE 2027?

Yes, they must apply under the International Students category and not through the regular application form.

Can Class 12 appearing students apply for SRMJEEE 2027?

Yes, students who are appearing in Class 12 in 2027 can apply and take the exam.

How many times can I take SRMJEEE?

There is no attempt limit. A candidate can take more than one phase with a separate application for each.

What is the SRMJEEE official website?

The official website is srmist.edu.in/srmjeee, and the application is filed at applications.srmist.edu.in/btech.

What is the SRMJEEE registration last date 2027?

The last date is in April 2027 for Phase 1, June 2027 for Phase 2 and the last week of June 2027 for Phase 3.

When is the SRMJEEE phase 2 exam date 2027?

The SRM phase 2 exam will be held in the second week of June 2027.

When does SRMJEEE slot booking 2027 start?

Slot booking starts two to three days before the exam of each phase, and slots cannot be changed after confirmation.

What is the SRMJEEE exam pattern 2027?

The paper has 130 MCQs worth 130 marks in 150 minutes, with no negative marking.

Is SRMJEEE 2027 online or offline?

It is online, in Remote Proctored Online Mode from the candidate's home.

What is the SRMJEEE application fee 2027?

The fee is INR 1,400 per phase, and it is non-refundable.

Is there negative marking in SRMJEEE 2027?

No, wrong and unattempted answers carry zero marks.

Is SRMJEEE tough?

SRMJEEE is of moderate difficulty and is based on the Class 11 and 12 syllabus, so it is easier than JEE Main for most candidates.

Is SRMJEEE compulsory for B.Tech admission at SRM?

Yes, B.Tech admission at SRMIST is done through SRMJEEE (UG) and the All India rank it produces.

Which colleges accept SRMJEEE 2027?

Nine SRM Group campuses accept the score, including Kattankulathur, Ramapuram, Vadapalani, Sonepat, Tiruchirappalli, Amaravati and Sikkim.

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