SRM Medical College, Chennai — officially known as SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, part of SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) in Kattankulathur near Chennai, Tamil Nadu:


🏥 About SRM Medical College, Chennai

SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre is a deemed medical college affiliated with SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) — a NAAC A++‑accredited and Category‑1 institution with strong national rankings. The college is located on the SRMIST Kattankulathur campus, about a 30‑minute drive from central Chennai.

The medical college’s teaching hospital is one of the largest in the region, with ~1,500 beds, over 50 specialty and super‑specialty departments, and extensive patient care facilities.

It was established in 2005 and has trained hundreds of doctors while serving large patient populations annually.


🎓 Courses Offered

SRM Medical College offers a range of medical and health sciences programs:

Undergraduate

  • MBBS – Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery

    • Duration: 4.5 years + 1 year compulsory internship

    • Internship includes hands‑on clinical experience in the hospital.

Postgraduate

  • MD & MS in various specialties (e.g., General Medicine, Surgery, Dermatology, Community Medicine, Forensic Medicine, Emergency Medicine, etc.).

Super‑Specialty

  • DM / MCh programs in select areas (availability may vary by year).

Exact seat counts and fees vary by course and year — for example, MD Community Medicine may charge higher fees under some categories.


📊 Admissions

  • MBBS Admission: Based on NEET‑UG merit and counselling (15 % All‑India Quota + deemed university process).

  • MD/MS/DM/MCh: Based on NEET‑PG / NEET‑SS rankings and institutional counselling.


Rankings & Recognition

  • Ranked in the top medical colleges in India (e.g., NIRF ~18th under medical category in 2024).

  • Recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and part of a highly ranked deemed university system.


🩺 Hospital & Training Facilities

  • Teaching Hospital: Multi‑specialty with ICUs, emergency care, modular OTs, 24×7 services.

  • Provides extensive clinical exposure — beneficial for medical students during internships and clinical rotations.

  • Received awards for healthcare excellence in the region.


🎯 Pros & Things to Consider

Pros

  • Strong infrastructure with a large hospital on campus and diverse clinical exposure.

  • Part of a reputed, accredited university with national rankings.

  • Wide range of PG and super‑specialty options.

Considerations

  • Fees are substantial compared to many government colleges.

  • Hostel and additional costs add to overall expenses.


📍 Location & Contact

Address:
SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, SRM Nagar, Potheri, Kattankulathur,
Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu 603203, India.