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Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education, Chennai : Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Placements

About

Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (SRIHER), located at No.1 Ramachandra Nagar in Porur, Chennai, is a private deemed-to-be university established in 1985 and granted university status in 1994 under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956. It is one of India’s premier institutions for medical and health sciences education, research, and patient care. SRIHER offers programs at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels across disciplines such as Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Allied Health Sciences, Public Health, Biomedical Sciences, and Management. The institution is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited with an A++ grade by NAAC, with approvals from statutory councils including MCI, DCI, PCI, and INC. The Porur campus is expansive, spread across 150 acres, and is home to the Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre (SRMC), a multi-specialty hospital with over 1,800 beds, making it one of the largest teaching hospitals in South India. The campus is equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories, libraries, hostels, sports facilities, and research centers, fostering both academic and clinical excellence. SRIHER is particularly renowned for its medical and dental colleges, consistently ranked among the top in India by NIRF and international rankings. It emphasizes research, innovation, and community service, with strong collaborations with global universities and healthcare institutions. Guided by its motto “Service to Humanity is Service to God”, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research continues to nurture graduates who are academically strong, clinically skilled, and socially responsible, contributing significantly to India’s healthcare and higher education landscape.

Admissions Open 2026: Courses, Eligibility & Fees

Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (SRIHER), formerly known as Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, was established in 1985 and conferred deemed university status in 1994. It is a private, not-for-profit institution recognized by the UGC, accredited by NABH, and graded ‘A++’ by NAAC. The university offers UG, PG, and doctoral programs across medicine, dentistry, nursing, physiotherapy, allied health sciences, biomedical sciences, engineering, and management. Popular courses include MBBS, BDS, B.Sc. Nursing, B.Tech (AI, Cybersecurity, IoT), MBA, MD/MS, and MDS. Admissions are conducted through NEET UG, NEET PG, NEET MDS, TANCET, and TNEA counseling. Eligibility requires 10+2 with PCB for MBBS, MBBS for MD/MS, BDS for MDS, and graduation for PG programs. Fees vary widely, with MBBS costing around ₹1.5 crore, while PG medical programs range between ₹1.5–1.92 crores.

Campus Life and Facilities

The SRIHER campus is located in Porur, Chennai, spread across a large area with 15 constituent faculties and over 170 programs. Facilities include modern classrooms, advanced laboratories, central library, computer centers, hostels, sports complexes, auditoriums, and medical services. A major highlight is the Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre (SRMC), a 1,200-bedded hospital accredited by Joint Commission International (JCI), providing extensive clinical training. The university is also a WHO Collaborating Centre for Occupational Health Research and Training, and a Nodal Centre for Medical Education Technology.
Academic Zone

Academic Zone

ATM

ATM


Boys Hostel

Boys Hostel

Canteen

Canteen

Computer Lab

Computer Lab

Girls Hostel

Girls Hostel

Mess

Mess

Library

Library

Medical Facilities

Medical Facilities

Cls. Room

Cls. Room

Placement

Placement

Sports

Sports

R&D

R&D

Residential Institute

Residential Institute

Residential Zone

Residential Zone

Residential Faculty Zone

Residential Faculty Zone

Shopping

Shopping

Scholarships & Fee Concessions

SRIHER provides government scholarships for SC, ST, OBC, minority, and EWS students. Institutional scholarships and merit-based concessions are available for high achievers in entrance exams and academics. Research scholars benefit from UGC, ICMR, and state government fellowships, supporting advanced studies. On average, 20–25% of students benefit annually from scholarships or fee waivers, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility.

Top Placements & Partner Companies

Placements at SRIHER are strong across healthcare, IT, pharma, and management sectors. In 2024, over 52 recruiters visited the campus, including Accenture, HCLTech, Avasoft, Data Patterns, and Abbott. The highest package offered was ₹12 LPA, while the average package stood at ₹5.1 LPA for B.Tech and ₹4.2 LPA for MBA. The placement cell organizes career workshops, internships, industry exposure programs, and entrepreneurship support, ensuring students are career-ready.

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