Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research, Chennai

Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education an... Highlights

Highlights

Feature	Details
Full Name	Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research
Popularly Known As	MAHER, Chennai
Location	West K.K. Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Established Year	2004 (Declared as Deemed-to-be University under UGC Act, 1956)
Type	Deemed-to-be University
Approved By	UGC, AICTE, MCI (Now NMC), DCI, INC, PCI
Accreditation	NAAC ‘A’ Grade Accredited, ISO 9001:2015 Certified
Campus Size	30+ acres (Main campus in Chennai and medical campus at Kanchipuram)
Governing Body	Meenakshi Ammal Trust

Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education an... Important Dates

(Tentative)

Important Dates (Tentative for 2025 Admissions)

Event	Date
Application Start Date	February 2025
Last Date to Apply	May 2025
Entrance Exam (if applicable)	May – June 2025
Merit List / Counseling	June – July 2025
Admission Confirmation	July 2025
Academic Session Begins	August 2025

Refer to official notifications for exact dates.

Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education an... Admission Process

Admission Procedure

Mode of Admission:

• MBBS / BDS: Through NEET-UG followed by DGHS / MCC Counseling
   
• MD / MS / MDS: Through NEET-PG
   
• B.Tech / BBA / B.Sc. / Nursing / Pharmacy: Direct admission based on merit or entrance exam conducted by MAHER
   
• Ph.D.: Entrance Test + Personal Interview (as per UGC norms)
   

Eligibility:

• UG Courses: 10+2 with relevant subjects (PCB/PCM/Commerce)
   
• PG Courses: Graduation in relevant discipline with minimum 50% marks
   
• Ph.D.: Postgraduate degree in relevant field
   

Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education an... Scholarship

Scholarships

Scholarship Type	Eligibility
Merit-Based Scholarships	Based on 12th / UG marks and entrance performance
MAHER Entrance Topper Grant	For top performers in MAHER entrance tests
Need-Based Scholarships	For students from economically weaker backgrounds
Government Scholarships	Applicable under Central and State schemes
Sports & Cultural Scholarships	For achievements in national/state-level competitions

Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education an... Placements

Placements

Parameter	Details
Top Recruiters	Apollo Hospitals, Fortis, Kauvery, MIOT, Wipro Healthcare, Sun Pharma
Highest Package (2024)	Rs 10 LPA (Medical & Healthcare sectors)
Average Package	Rs 4 – Rs 6 LPA (Across programs)
Placement Rate	85–90% (Professional programs)
Career Support	Dedicated Career Development Cell, Clinical Training, and Internships
Entrepreneurship Support	Innovation & Research Centre for Healthcare Startups

Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education an... Rankings

Ranking Body	Ranking / Recognition (2024)
NIRF (Medical Category)	Ranked among Top 100 Medical Institutions in India
NAAC	‘A’ Grade Accredited Institution
ARIIA (Innovation Ranking)	Recognized as Institution of Innovation Excellence
ISO Certification	ISO 9001:2015 Certified
ICMR / UGC	Approved Research Centre for Biomedical Studies

Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education an... Courses & Fees

Course	1st Year Fees	Eligibility
M.B.B.S.	₹22.5 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)	10+2
BPT	₹1.4 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)	10+2
B.Pharm	₹1 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)	10+2

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Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education an... Ratings & Reviews

Academics

9.6 / 10

Faculty

7.7 / 10

Infrastructure

8.9 / 10

Placement

9.5 / 10

Social Life

9.3 / 10

Accommodation

8.4 / 10

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Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education an... FAQs

Is MAHER University recognized by UGC and MCI?

Yes, MAHER is a UGC-recognized Deemed-to-be University, and its medical and dental programs are approved by NMC (formerly MCI) and DCI.

Does MAHER accept NEET scores for admission?

Yes, NEET-UG is mandatory for MBBS/BDS, and NEET-PG for MD/MS/MDS admissions.

Does the university offer hostel accommodation?

Yes, MAHER provides modern, secure, and affordable hostels for both boys and girls.

What are the main constituent colleges of MAHER?

Major colleges include Meenakshi Medical College Hospital & Research Institute, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College, Faculty of Engineering, and Meenakshi College of Nursing.

Are there international collaborations?

Yes, MAHER has academic partnerships with foreign universities and research institutions for student exchange and collaborative research.

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