Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University
 University Logo | |
Other name | SRMU |
|---|---|
| Motto | Chase reality, dreams will follow |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 2012 |
| Affiliations | UGC |
| Chancellor | Er. Pankaj Agarwal [1] |
| Pro-Chancellor | Er. Pooja Agarwal[1] |
Academic staff | 240 |
| Students | 10,000+ (2025) |
| Location | , , India |
| Campus | |
| Colours | White, navy blue |
| Nickname | Ramswaroopians |
| Mascot | Gillu |
| Website | srmu |
Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University (SRMU) is a private university established under the Uttar Pradesh Private Universities Act, located on Lucknow-Deva Road, Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, India. As of 2026, the university enrols more than 10,000 students across 100+ academic programmes.
It was established in July 2012.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8]
The university was established in 2012 under UP State Govt. ACT 1. It holds recognition from the University Grants Commission (UGC)[9] and the All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE). SRMU is a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). It offers courses approved by the Council of Architecture (COI), National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), and Bar Council of India (BCI).[10]
Campus
SRMU is situated on Lucknow-Deva Road in Barabanki district, approximately 25 kilometres from Lucknow. The campus houses academic blocks, specialised laboratories, a central library, sports infrastructure, and separate hostel facilities.
Academics and Industry Partnerships
The university offers more than 100 programmes across engineering, management, law, agriculture, and pharmacy. It has established industry-integrated "Honours Programmes" in collaboration with Larsen & Toubro (L&T), covering fields like Cyber Security, Data Science, and Electric Vehicle (EV) Engineering.
Other academic partners include Tata Motors, IBM, and the Uttar Pradesh Government Skill Development Mission.
Research and Intellectual Property
As of 2026, SRMU's research output includes:
- Over 150 patents granted or published.
- More than 1,200 research papers in peer-reviewed journals.
- Over ₹3 crore in external research and consultancy funding.
Placements
The university's Training and Placement Cell facilitates recruitment with over 250 organisations annually. Notable recruiters include Morgan Stanley. The university reports a sector-specific placement rate of approximately 90% in Biotechnology, Engineering, and Management.
Rankings and Recognition
Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University has received recognition in several national surveys. In 2026, it was ranked 15th among the top private universities in India by India Today.[11] The university has also been featured in the QS Asia University Rankings[12] and has been rated for its academic performance by Shiksha.[13]
The university was also awarded as the "Best Innovative University" by ASSOCHAM and highlighted for its career insights and educational events.[14]
References
- 1 2 "SRMU Chancellor Message | SRMU Pro-Chancellor Message".
- ↑ https://www.freepressjournal.in/corporate-gallery/dr-sudhir-mishra-conferred-with-prestigious-doctorate-degree
- ↑ "Dr. Sudhir Mishra conferred with prestigious Doctorate Degree". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
- ↑ "SRMU के विशेषज्ञों से जाने प्रोफेशनल कोर्स और यूनिवर्सिटी चुनते समय कैसे बरतें समझदारी". Jagran. 7 October 2021. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
- ↑ "Clean & Clear Lucknow Times Fresh Face competition at Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University in Lucknow". The Times of India. 10 September 2014. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
- ↑ "Private University Uttar Pradesh". University Grants Commission (India). Retrieved 15 October 2021.
- ↑ "Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University: Certificate Course in Entrepreneurial Leadership". www.jagranjosh.com. 18 January 2014. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
- ↑ "Valuable career insights for students at Navbharat Times Education Conclave". The Times of India. 17 June 2013. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
- ↑ "Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University" (PDF). University Grants Commission (India). Retrieved 15 October 2021.
- ↑ "Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University chooses Oracle Cloud to transform distance education programme". Express Computer. 18 February 2019. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
- ↑ "Best Private Universities in India 2026". India Today.
- ↑ "QS Asia University Rankings - SRMU". TopUniversities.
- ↑ "SRMU Lucknow Rankings". Shiksha.com.
- ↑ "SRMU Lucknow Events and Overview". JagranJosh.
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