Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (SRIHER)
Type: Deemed‑to‑be University (Private)
Established: 1985 (Deemed University status in 1994)
Location: Porur, Chennai – 600116, Tamil Nadu, India
Accreditation:
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UGC recognised Deemed University
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NAAC ‘A++’ grade (highest academic accreditation)
SRIHER is a multi‑disciplinary health sciences university offering medical, dental, nursing, allied, pharmacy, biomedical, management, and engineering programs.
🧑⚕️ Medical College & Teaching Hospital
Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute
This is the flagship medical college and teaching hospital under SRIHER.
Hospital Facilities:
✔ ~2,500‑bed teaching hospital with advanced ICU/CCU, critical care, specialty departments, and 24×7 services.
✔ Strong clinical exposure across departments — Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Orthopedics, Cardiology, Neurology, Oncology, and more.
✔ Treats lakhs of patients annually, supporting excellent clinical learning.
📚 Courses Offered
🩺 Undergraduate (UG)
MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery)
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Duration: 5½ years (4.5 academic + 1 internship)
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Admission: Through NEET‑UG + MCC/Deemed University counselling
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Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry & Biology and valid NEET‑UG score
🎓 Postgraduate (PG) – MD/MS
SRIHER offers MD/MS programs in many clinical, pre‑clinical, and para‑clinical specialties (e.g., Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Radiodiagnosis, Dermatology, etc.).
✔ Admission: Through NEET‑PG counselling
✔ Fees (indicative):
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MD/MS clinical courses generally range ₹20,00,000 – ₹27,00,000/yr for various specialities (approx).
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Non‑clinical MDs (Anatomy/Physiology/Biochemistry) may be lower (~₹4,50,000/yr).
(Actual fees vary by specialty and year — check official prospectus during admission.)
👨⚕️ Super‑Speciality (DM/M.Ch) & Research
✔ DM/M.Ch super‑speciality programs (e.g., Cardiology, Urology, Neurosurgery, etc.) are offered subject to NMC approval.
✔ Ph.D. programs across health and allied disciplines.
💰 Fee Structure (Indicative)
📘 MBBS Fees
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Tuition (Indian General Category): ~₹25,00,000 per year (approx)
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NRI category: Approx US$ 260,000 per year (approx)
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Hostel & Mess: ~₹2,00,000 annually for AC single room + refundable deposit (approx)
📌 Total actual cost may vary with university regulations, category, and yearly revisions in fees.
📝 Admission Process
MBBS Admission
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Qualify NEET‑UG with a competitive score.
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Participate in MCC/Deemed University counselling and choose SRIHER as option.
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Complete document verification and fee payment by deadlines.
Common documents required: NEET scorecard, 10+2 mark sheet & certificate, ID proof, allotment letter, migration/transfer certificate, photos, category certificate (if applicable), etc.
PG & Super‑Speciality
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NEET‑PG/NEET‑SS scores, followed by centralized counselling.
🎓 Other Programs
SRIHER offers 165+ programs across disciplines:
✔ Allied Health Sciences
✔ Nursing
✔ Pharmacy
✔ Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy
✔ Biomedical Sciences
✔ Management & Public Health
✔ Engineering & Technology (selected programs)
✔ Clinical Research and Behavioral Sciences
🌟 Rankings & Recognitions
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NAAC A++ accreditation — highest quality academic grade.
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Ranked among top universities nationally, including high NIRF ranks in medical and allied categories.
🏫 Campus & Facilities
✔ Large ~150‑acre urban campus with modern infrastructure.
✔ State‑of‑the‑art labs, simulation centers, libraries, and research facilities.
✔ Separate hostels for boys and girls with mess & recreational amenities.
✔ Sports, cultural activities, and community outreach programs.
📞 Contact & Official Details
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education & Research
📍 No.1, Ramachandra Nagar, Porur, Chennai – 600116, Tamil Nadu, India
📧 admissions@sriramachandra.edu.in (general enquiry)
🌐 Official Website: https://www.sriramachandra.edu.in/
📌 Quick Summary
| Feature | Detail |
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| Type | Deemed University |
| Established | 1985 (Deemed 1994) |
| Location | Porur, Chennai |
| Accreditation | NAAC A++ |
| MBBS Intake | 250 seats (approx) standard for deemed universities |
| MBBS Fees | ~₹25 L/year (Indian) |
| Medical Hospital | ~2,500 beds |
| Admission | NEET UG/PG/SS + Counselling |

