SRM Institute of Science and Technology has commenced the admission process for 2018-19 for the distance education programmes for which sanction has been given by the UGC. There are four UG programmes B.Com. BBA, B.A. English, B.A. Journalism and Mass Communication and one PG programme, M.A. English for the current academic year. Application forms for admissions can be downloaded from the university website from 07-10-2018. Following the NAAC accreditation of SRMIST with 3.55 CGPA in a 4 point scale the university has started the distance education programmes. SRMIST is one of the few institutions which has got the UGC clearance this year in Tamilnadu. The recognition will be valid for the next five years.