Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (SRIHER), formerly Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute, is a renowned private deemed-to-be-university established in 1985 under the Sri Ramachandra Educational & Health Trust. It achieved its deemed status in 1994 under UGC norms . Located in Porur, Chennai along the Chennai–Bangalore highway, SRIHER offers a vast and vibrant campus experience . It encompasses multiple faculties across health sciences, dental, pharmacy, nursing, biomedical science, physiotherapy, allied health sciences, management, public health, engineering, clinical research, occupational therapy, and more .
Feature |
Details |
Full Name |
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research |
Popularly Known As |
SRIHER (formerly SRMC Chennai) |
Location |
Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
Established Year |
1985 (Deemed to be University since 1994) |
Type |
Private, Deemed-to-be University |
Approved/Accredited By |
UGC (Category I), NAAC A++ Grade, JCI, NABH, NABL, WHO Collaborating Centre |
Campus Size |
Approximately 150–175 acres |
Associated Hospital |
Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre – 1,800+ beds, 114 ICU beds, 25 OTs |
Event |
Date |
MBBS (NEET-UG) Exam |
May 2025 (Tentative) |
NEET Result |
June 2025 (Tentative) |
Counselling Begins |
June–July 2025 (Tentative) |
Course Commencement |
August–September 2025 (Tentative) |
Refer to official notifications for exact dates.
Mode of Admission:
Parameter |
Details |
Internship & Residency |
Clinical training at Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre, with strong exposure |
PG Opportunities |
MD/MS and Super-specialty through NEET; support for USMLE/PLAB also noted |
Research & Career Pathways |
Strong research base and alumni network across India and abroad |
Ranked 116 for Overall by Indiatoday 2022
Ranked 28 for Overall by Indiatoday 2024
Body |
Recognition |
NIRF (2024) |
Ranked 20 in Medical, 55 in Universities, 96 Overall |
NAAC |
A++ Grade (CGPA ~3.62) |
JCI, NABH, NABL |
Accredited hospital and lab |
WHO Collaborating Centre |
Occupational Health Research |
Other & MHRD Rankings |
Among top private medical universities in India |
Course | 1st Year Fees | Eligibility |
---|---|---|
M.B.B.S | ₹ 22 Lakhs ( 1st Year Fees) | 10+2 with 50%+ NEET |
B.Sc{Hons.} | ₹ 1.25 Lakhs ( 1st Year Fees) | 10+2 |
M.Sc | ₹ 5 Lakhs ( 1st Year Fees) | Graduation |
Sri Ramachandra University, No.1 Ramachandra Nagar, Porur Chennai - 600116 Tamil Nadu, India