CRCS CRCS-About-Us

About CR&CS

Director's Message

“At SRM University-AP, we don’t wait for opportunities — we engineer them. Our department exists not to fill seats on placement day, but to build professionals who are ready, capable, and remarkable from the very first interview. Every programme we run, every industry partnership we forge, and every student session we deliver is in service of one goal: your success.”

Dr. M S Vivekanandan

Director, Corporate Relations & Career Services,
SRM University-AP

Overview

Welcome to the Directorate of Corporate Relations & Career Services (CR&CS) at SRM University-AP — one of India’s most active and results-driven career development centres. We are not a placement cell. We are a career ecosystem, built around one purpose: to prepare every student at SRM University-AP to compete, contribute, and lead in a rapidly evolving global economy.

From the moment a student joins SRM University-AP, CR&CS becomes their career partner — equipping them with technical depth, professional communication, domain certifications, and the interview confidence to secure roles at the country’s and the world’s most respected organisations.

Five Pillars of Career
Excellence

From Classroom to Corner Office —
We’re With You Every Step
💼

1,450+

Students placed this year

Internships

⚡

100+

Training Programmes

Training Programmes

🤝

10,000+

Career Counselling

Career Guidance interactions

Personalised Career Guidance

Industry-Ready Career Development

🌐

Fortune 500

Partner Companies

Outreach

🎯

4500+

Students Placed

Placements

More Than a Placement Cell — Your Career Partner

Skills. Connections. Confidence. We Build All Three.

The Directorate of Corporate Relations & Career Services (CR&CS) at SRM University-AP is the beating heart of every student’s professional journey. Established with the conviction that academic excellence alone is insufficient in today’s competitive landscape, CR&CS bridges the critical gap between what universities teach and what industries demand.

From the moment a student joins SRM University-AP, CR&CS becomes their career partner — equipping them with technical depth, professional communication, domain certifications, and the interview confidence to secure roles at the country’s and the world’s most respected organisations.

Our Mission

To equip every student with market-relevant technical skills, real-world industry exposure, and the personal confidence to compete at the highest levels — in India and globally.

Our Vision

To be globally recognised as the most impactful career development centre — producing professionals who lead with purpose, expertise, and integrity, contributing meaningfully to the industries and communities they serve.

Strategic Objectives

Industry-Ready from day one

Curriculum-embedded training from Semester I ensures students don't begin career preparation in final year — they arrive ready.

Skills the market demands

100+ skilling programmes updated continuously in response to hiring trends — from cloud certifications to AI fundamentals to Japanese language fluency.

1200+ Partners, Infinite possibilities

Active relationships with 1200+ companies ensure students have access to diverse, high-quality placement opportunities every year.

Mentored pathways to success

One-on-one career counselling, personalised development plans, and alumni mentorship networks guide each student's unique professional journey.

Why CR&CS Stands Apart

Not every university can say this — we can.

1200+

Active Recruitment Partners across IT/Software, Consulting, Banking & Financial Services, Manufacturing and Core Engineering, Sales, Fintech and many more

96%

Placement Success Rate

24/7

Expert Mentorship Available — career counsellors, industry mentors, and alumni networks always accessible

100+

Skill Development Programmes spanning technical, analytical, communication, and global readiness