Academic calendar
UG/Integrated Semester 3 2026-2027 (School of Public Health, Kattankulathur) runs Jun 22, 2026 – Dec 7, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- UG/Integrated Semester 3 2026-2027 (School of Public Health, Kattankulathur)Relevant now
- Semester 3 2026-2027 (School of Public Health, Kattankulathur)
- Semester 1 2026-2027 (School of Public Health, Kattankulathur)UG/Integrated Semester 1 2026-2027 (School of Public Health, Kattankulathur)
- Odd Semester 2026-2027 (College of Engineering and Technology, Kattankulathur)
- Semester 2 2026-2027 (School of Public Health, Kattankulathur)UG/Integrated Semester 2 2026-2027 (School of Public Health, Kattankulathur)UG/Integrated Semester 4 2026-2027 (School of Public Health, Kattankulathur)
- Even Semester 2026-2027 (College of Engineering and Technology, Kattankulathur)
- Internship 2026-2027 (School of Public Health, Kattankulathur)
Campus language
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A
- Aaruush
- The annual national-level techno-management fest hosted by SRMIST.
- Adhiyaman
- A boys' hostel block typically housing undergraduate students.
- Agasithiyar
- A 10-floor boys' hostel block offering both AC and non-AC four-sharing rooms.
B
- Began
- A boys' hostel located near the Java Green food court, known for its convenient access to dining.
- Bunking
- The act of skipping classes, often calculated carefully using attendance trackers to stay above the 75% limit.
C
- CSI
- The Computer Society of India student chapter, which often organizes technical workshops and events.
I
- Internal marks
- The 50% of a course grade derived from cycle tests, assignments, and attendance before the final exam.
J
- Java
- Short for Java Green, the campus's most popular food court and central student hangout spot.
K
- KTR
- The common shorthand used by students to refer to the Kattankulathur (main) campus.
M
- Milan
- The annual national-level cultural fest featuring pro-shows and student competitions.
N
- N Block
- A high-rise boys' hostel (G+19 floors) offering modern air-conditioned and non-AC rooms.
O
- OD
- Stands for 'On Duty'; a status that grants students attendance credit for participating in official events or fests.
- Oori
- A boys' hostel situated in the heart of the campus, known for its proximity to academic blocks.
P
- Paari
- A prominent boys' hostel located near the central library and shuttle stops.
- Potheri
- Refers to the area immediately outside the main gate, filled with private restaurants and food stalls.
R
- RFM
- A popular off-campus eatery in the Potheri area frequently visited by students.
S
- SRMSAT
- The student-led team responsible for designing and building the university's nano-satellites.
T
- Tech Park Canteen
- The dining facility located within the Tech Park building, popular with CS and IT students.
U
- UB Canteen
- The canteen located in or near the University Building (UB) serving snacks and meals.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 75% Rule
- The mandatory minimum attendance percentage required to be eligible for end-semester examinations.
- Bio-Tech Block
- The dedicated building for the School of Biotechnology and related life science departments.
- CRC
- The Classroom Resource Centre, a multi-story block used for lectures and academic activities.
- ERP
- The eVarsity student portal (often called the ERP) used for checking attendance, marks, and paying fees.
- Main Block
- The original academic building on the Kattankulathur campus, housing core engineering departments.
- Overpass
- The metal pedestrian bridge connecting the Potheri railway station to the SRM main gate across the GST Road.
- Potheri Station
- The suburban railway station located directly opposite the main gate, providing train access to Chennai city.
- Shuttle
- The internal campus bus service that transports students between the main campus, annexure, and hostels.
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- Slice of Life Cafe
- srm_canteen_techpark
- SRM Canteen (Techpark)
- srmist_canteen_old_campus
- SRMIST Canteen (Old Campus)
- Tech Park
- A 16-story high-tech building housing the Computer Science, IT, and Software Engineering departments.
- UB
- The University Building, a 16-story landmark that serves as the primary academic and administrative hub.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- UG/Integrated Semester 3 2026-2027 (School of Public Health, Kattankulathur) runs Jun 22, 2026 – Dec 7, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 19 approved campus terms and 13 local details are included in full.
- Are all approved campus terms included?
- Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.