Sri Balaji Medical College & Hospital, Chennai (often written as Sree Balaji Medical College & Hospital), a private medical college in Chennai, Tamil Nadu:
🏥 About the College
Sree Balaji Medical College & Hospital (SBMCH) is a tertiary care medical college located in Chromepet, Chennai – 600044, Tamil Nadu. The institution offers MBBS (undergraduate) and MD/MS (postgraduate) medical programs along with associated clinical training in its teaching hospital. It was established in 2003–04 and operates with modern infrastructure across a sprawling campus with academic blocks, labs, hospital facilities, and hostels.
The college aims to provide medical education, healthcare services, and research opportunities for students, combining classroom learning with clinical exposure in the hospital.
🎓 Courses Offered
📘 Undergraduate
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MBBS – Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
• Duration: 4.5 years + 1‑year compulsory internship
• Admission based on NEET‑UG merit and counselling through MCC/State quota.
🎓 Postgraduate
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MD / MS specializations in areas such as:
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General Medicine, Surgery
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Dermatology, Radiodiagnosis
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Obstetrics & Gynaecology
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Paediatrics, Orthopaedics
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Anaesthesiology, ENT, Community Medicine
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Anatomy, Pathology, etc.
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💰 Fee Structure (Indicative)
Fees can vary by year, category (management/NRI), and specialisation — always check official updates before applying.
🧑⚕️ MBBS Fees
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Annual Tuition Fee: Approx. ₹30,50,000 per year (Management quota)
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NRI Quota: ~$60,000 per year (approx.)
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Other Charges: University registration, admission fee, caution deposits, hostel fees, mess charges.
💡 Total MBBS course fees over the full duration (4.5 + internship) can exceed ₹1.2 Crore + (tuition only).
🎓 MD / MS (Postgraduate) Fees
Postgraduate tuition fees vary widely by specialisation, examples include:
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General Medicine / Surgery: ₹50,00,000 per year
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Dermatology / Radiodiagnosis: ₹65,00,000 – 70,00,000 per year
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Microbiology / Anatomy / Physiology: Lower (~₹1,00,000 per year)
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Community Medicine: ~₹8,00,000 per year
(Fees vary by specialty and are indicative).
🏠 Hostel & Other Fees
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Hostel Rent: ₹75,000 – ₹2,50,000 / year (varies by AC / non‑AC)
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Mess Fee: ₹4,000 – ₹11,000 / month
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Caution Deposits (hostel & college): Around ₹50,000 each (refundable).
⚠️ Fees in private medical colleges can change yearly and be significantly higher than government caps — always verify with official admissions before decisions.
📋 Admission Process
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MBBS: Through NEET‑UG counselling (MCC + state quota) based on merit.
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MD/MS: Through NEET‑PG merit and medical counselling committee allotments.
📌 Location
📍 Address:
Sree Balaji Medical College & Hospital,
No. 7 Works Road, Chromepet, Chennai – 600044,
Tamil Nadu, India.
🧠 Pros & Considerations
✔️ Strengths
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Offers a range of UG + PG medical courses with large hospital training exposure.
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Modern infrastructure and clinical facilities.
