St. Mary's University – SMRU

St. Mary's University, commonly referred to as SMRU Hyderabad, is a newly established private university located near Ramoji Film City in Pochampalle, Telangana. It was founded under the Telangana State Private Universities Act as India's first fully integrated university dedicated to rehabilitation sciences and inclusive healthcare . The university was launched with the goal of training over 30,000 rehabilitation professionals and serving more than 15 lakh individuals over the next decade .

 

SMRU operates with a mission to bridge India's critical rehabilitation workforce gap. The university integrates education, clinical learning, research, assistive technology development, and community outreach within one institutional ecosystem . It is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956, and offers programmes across medical, paramedical, engineering, science, and education disciplines .

The campus spans 120 acres and includes a 100-bed medical rehabilitation hospital, a 50-bed psychiatric rehabilitation facility, a dedicated special education school, and advanced simulation-based training laboratories . This clinical infrastructure allows students to gain hands-on experience from the early stages of their academic journey.

 

SMRU Top Courses & Fees

SMRU offers over 47 courses at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. Below are the main programmes with their fee structures and eligibility requirements.

Program / Specialization

Duration

Annual / First Year Fee

Minimum Eligibility Criteria

B.Tech (AI & Data Science / AI & ML)	4 Years	₹1,50,000 (1st year)	10+2 with PCM at 50% aggregate
B.Sc (Nursing)	4 Years	₹2,00,000 (1st year)	10+2 with PCB at 45% aggregate
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT)	5 Years	₹1,50,000 (1st year)	10+2 with PCB at 50% aggregate (NEET not required)
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT)	5 Years	₹1,50,000 (1st year)	10+2 with PCB at 50% aggregate
B.Sc (Anaesthesia & OT / Cardiovascular / MLT / Radiotherapy / Emergency & Trauma)	4 Years	₹1,80,000 (₹1.5L 1st year + ₹30k bridge fee)	10+2 with PCB/PCM at 50% aggregate
B.Sc (Behavioural Science & Applied Psychology / Clinical Psychology)	3 Years	₹1,50,000 (1st year)	10+2 with 55% aggregate
BASLP (Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology)	4 Years	Varies	10+2 with 50% aggregate

M.Sc (Applied Psychology / Audiology)	2 Years	₹1,75,000 (1st year)	Graduation in relevant discipline
M.Tech	2 Years	Varies	Relevant B.Tech or equivalent degree
Ph.D	3–5 Years	Varies	Postgraduate degree with 55% aggregate

Scholarships

SMRU offers several scholarship programmes for meritorious and deserving students . The university also has scholarship schemes offered through its partner programmes like Newton School of Technology, which provides merit-based waivers up to 100% on first-year tuition fees based on the NSAT score and interview performance .

Scholarship Name	Target Group / Category	Eligibility Criteria	Scholarship Amount / Benefit
Freshman Merit Scholarship	High-performing incoming students	Based on overall academic record and entrance examination performance	Fee waiver / financial assistance (varies by performance)

Dr. Bharathi Rao Founder Scholarship	Deserving students	Named after the founder; awarded based on merit-cum-need criteria	Financial aid / tuition support
Minority Scholarship	Minority communities	Students belonging to recognized minority communities	Special tuition fee waiver / financial aid
Girl Student Scholarship	Female candidates	Specifically designated for female applicants seeking admission	Partial tuition fee waiver
Defence Ward Scholarship	Children of defence personnel	Children of active or retired Indian armed forces personnel	Fee concession / aid
Single Parent Scholarship	Single-parent families	Students coming from single-parent households	Tuition assistance / fee waiver
Chancellor's Excellence Award	High achievers	Exceptional academic performance or notable extracurricular achievements	Merit recognition award / scholarship support
SC/ST Empowerment Scholarship	SC & ST category students	Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe category applicants	Government/ Institutional scholarship support

Early Bird Scholarship	Early applicants	Candidates who apply and confirm their admission during early intake rounds	Direct tuition discount / fee waiver
Newton School of Technology Merit-Based Scholarship	NST Applicants	Performance in NSAT (Newton Scholastic Aptitude Test) and Personal Interview	Up to 100% waiver on 1st-year tuition fees

Placements

SMRU is a newly established university, so comprehensive placement data is still being compiled. Some sources report a highest package of ₹45 LPA and an average of ₹12.5 LPA, though these figures should be treated as indicative rather than verified placement records . The university's integrated clinical ecosystem and industry partnerships aim to provide strong career pathways for graduates.

For B.Tech programmes offered through partner platforms like Intellipaat School of Technology, placement support includes up to 12 months of internship opportunities with MNCs and startups, along with access to a network of 3,100+ hiring partners .

 

Admission

Entrance Exams: SMRU accepts TS EAMCET and JEE Main for B.Tech programmes, and TS PGECET and GATE for M.Tech admissions . The university also conducts its own SM CET (St. Mary's Entrance Test) for certain programmes . For specific B.Tech tracks offered through partner platforms, there may be separate entrance exams like ISTEE . NEET is required for BPT and BOT admissions according to some sources, though one source states NEET is not required for BPT/BOT .

Application Process:

• Visit the official SMRU admissions portal and register with basic details
• Fill out the detailed application form with personal and academic information
• Upload required documents including 10th and 12th mark sheets and ID proof
• Pay the application fee (₹1,000 to ₹1,500)
• Pay the mandatory registration/bridge course fee (₹30,000) to block your seat
• Wait for eligibility verification by the university
• Confirm admission by paying the first-semester fee

SMRU FAQs

Yes. Hostel and mess facilities are provided by the university partner for programmes offered through partner platforms . The campus infrastructure includes hostel, cafeteria, medical facility, and other amenities .

 

5- Is NEET required for admission to BPT or BOT at SMRU?

According to one source, NEET is not required for BPT or BOT admissions at SMRU. Candidates need 10+2 with at least 50% marks in PCB . However, another source lists NEET as required for BPT and BOT . Prospective students should verify the current requirement directly with the university.