P. Sriram

Mr. P. Sriram

Chairman
Chennai Institute of Technology

Mr. P. Sriram, a first-generation entrepreneur from rural Tamil Nadu, began his career as a Quality Control Inspector after completing a diploma in Mechanical Engineering. With relentless determination, he founded M K Engineering and expanded into M K Auto and Gokul Auto, now employing over 1500 people. Realizing the skill gap in engineering graduates, he established Chennai Institute of Technology in 2010 to bridge academia and industry. Through global collaborations, research initiatives, and startup support, CIT has grown into one of India's top institutions. Driven by a vision to transform lives, he also offers ₹12 crore in scholarships annually, empowering thousands of students.