SRM Semester 1 subjects, syllabus units and exam plan — all 14 subjects mapped.
Semester 1 is your first term at SRMIST. It is foundational with common subjects across all branches: Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Programming and workshop skills. Build strong fundamentals here — weak Calculus and Physics concepts will hurt you in Sem 2 and beyond.
Semester 1 subjects with their 2021-regulation unit checklists
Click any subject for its dedicated page: the unit checklist, the exam pattern, a preparation plan and where it sits in the semester.
Calculus and Linear Algebra
Matrices, eigenvalues, vector calculus, multiple integrals and Laplace transforms.
Chemistry
Water technology, electrochemistry, corrosion science and engineering materials.
Philosophy of Engineering
Engineering ethics, moral reasoning, safety and global engineering issues.
Introduction to Computational Biology
Sequence alignment, phylogenetics and protein structure prediction.
Programming for Problem Solving (PPS)
C programming fundamentals: control structures, arrays, functions and file handling.
Fundamental of Economics
Microeconomics, demand-supply, market structures and macroeconomic basics.
Biomedical Sensors
Sensor types, transduction methods and wearable sensor applications.
Foreign Languages
French, German or Japanese basics with grammar and conversation practice.
Cell Biology
Cell structure, membrane transport, signalling and cell division.
Microbiology
Microbial diversity, bacterial metabolism, virology and immunology.
Physical and Analytical Chemistry
Thermodynamics, kinetics, spectroscopy and chromatography techniques.
Biochemistry
Biomolecules, enzyme kinetics, metabolism and nucleic acid biochemistry.
Basic Civil & Mechanical Workshop
Carpentry, welding, plumbing, sheet metal work and safety protocols.
Biology
Cell biology, genetics, molecular biology, ecology and biotechnology.
CGPA importance in Semester 1
Sem 1 CGPA sets the tone for your entire B.Tech. A strong Semester 1 GPA (8.5+) gives you a buffer for tougher semesters ahead.
Semester 1 study tips
- Attend all classes first 4 weeks to build a 90%+ attendance buffer
- Focus on Calculus and PPS — these are prerequisites for all CSE subjects
- Complete all lab assignments on time — lab internals are easy marks
- Join the SRM library early and get prescribed textbooks for each subject
Quick tools for Semester 1
PYQ guide
What a SEM, CT and model paper is, and how each one is marked.
Notes guide
How to organise unit-wise revision and what a usable one-page summary contains.
GPA Calculator
Estimate your Semester 1 SGPA and track cumulative CGPA progress.
Attendance Calculator
Check your 75% attendance status and plan safe absences.