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Meeting people at SRM Institute of Science and Technology
Meeting people at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, in Chennai, starts with the campus's own social rhythm, not a generic checklist.
SRM's Kattankulathur campus started as a single engineering college in 1985 on what's now a 250-acre campus, and its Milan cultural fest had reached its 18th edition by February 2026, inaugurated that year by actress Sreeleela.
What the campus is like socially
SRM Institute of Science and Technology runs a broad mix of societies and clubs, with a curated but active social calendar typical of India's newer private universities.
How to find your people here
At SRM Institute of Science and Technology, the clubs and societies are the fastest way in, especially in your first semester when everyone is still building their circle.
Fests and societies at SRM Institute of Science and Technology
Signature fests
- Milan
Notable societies
- Rotaract Club
- Astrophilia (astronomy club)
- Literature Club
Meeting people at SRM Institute of Science and Technology by interest
A lot of friendships here form around a shared interest rather than a class or a hostel wing. If you are into volunteering and social impact, running, reading and book clubs, food and cafe hopping, and music and jamming, those pages cover where that scene actually happens in India and how to find people near you who are into the same thing.
Colleges nearby
SRM Institute of Science and Technology sits close to VIT Chennai, Madras Christian College, and Anna University CEG, all part of the same Chennai student scene. Cross-college friendships often start at inter-college fests, hackathons, or shared-interest communities rather than in class.
Similar campuses across India
If you are looking beyond your own campus, students at Symbiosis Mumbai, Symbiosis Nagpur, Symbiosis International University Pune, and Tetr College of Business share a similar campus culture, and Zyber works the same way at each: showing you verified people nearby who match on interest, intent, or timing.
Zyber on campus
Zyber is built for meeting people nearby in real time, with verified profiles only. At SRM Institute of Science and Technology, that means showing you people near you who share your interests or your drive, whether or not you overlap on a class or a society.
New to SRM Institute of Science and Technology? Start here
If you are just starting out, these freshers guides are written for exactly this moment: first week of college checklist, how to choose societies in college, making friends beyond your branch, and internship in first year.
FAQ: SRM Institute of Science and Technology
How do I make friends at SRM Institute of Science and Technology?+
The fastest way to make friends at SRM Institute of Science and Technology is to join a society or activity group in your first few weeks and keep showing up, since Chennai's campus culture here rewards consistency over one-off networking.
What societies should I join at SRM Institute of Science and Technology?+
At SRM Institute of Science and Technology, the societies and clubs tied to what you actually care about, not the biggest or most popular ones, tend to build the strongest friendships.
What are the main societies and fests at SRM Institute of Science and Technology?+
SRM Institute of Science and Technology's social calendar centers on Milan, alongside societies like Rotaract Club, Astrophilia (astronomy club), and Literature Club.
How do I meet people from other colleges nearby?+
In Chennai, cross-college friendships usually start at inter-college fests, hackathons, or shared interest communities rather than in class. Apps like Zyber help by showing you nearby people at other campuses who share your interests.
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