Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University
Private university in Barabanki
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Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University (SRMU) is a multidisciplinary private university located on Lucknow-Deva Road, Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, integrated, diploma and doctoral programmes across engineering, management, biotechnology, law, agricultural science, pharmacy, computer applications, commerce, media, natural sciences, humanities and other emerging areas.
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Other name | SRMU |
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| Motto | Chase reality, dreams will follow |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 2012 |
| Accreditation | NAAC |
| Affiliations | UGC,AIU,PCI,BCI,NCTE |
| Chancellor | Er. Pankaj Agarwal [1] |
| Pro-Chancellor | Er. Pooja Agarwal[1] |
Academic staff | 240 |
| Students | 10,000+ (2026) |
| Location | , , India |
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| Colours | White, navy blue |
| Nickname | Ramswaroopians |
| Mascot | Gillu |
| Website | srmu |
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With a academic legacy of more than 26 years in education, SRMU[2] [3] builds upon the vision of its promoters, Er. Pankaj Agarwal and Er. Pooja Agarwal, both IIT Kanpur alumni and Gold Medalists. The educational journey of the Shri Ramswaroop Group began with the establishment of Shri Ramswaroop Memorial College of Engineering & Management (SRMCEM) [4] and subsequently expanded through institutions such as Shri Ramswaroop Memorial College of Management (SRMCM) [5] and Shri Ramswaroop Digital Technologies (SRDT) [6], creating a strong foundation for the establishment of the University.
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.[7] The university has also been featured in the QS Asia University Rankings[8] and has been rated for its academic performance by Shiksha.[9]
The university was also awarded as the "Best Innovative University" by ASSOCHAM and highlighted for its career insights and educational events.[10]
