At a glance
- Established
- 1985
- Institution type
- Private
- Location
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Affiliation
- Deemed to be University
- Approvals
- UGC, NAAC
- NIRF 2025
- #60 University, #13 Dental, #21 Medical
- Programmes
- 49 in Engineering, Management, Medical, Science
- UG fees
- ₹2L – ₹2.6L a year
- PG fees
- ₹1L – ₹1.5L a year
- Median salary
- ₹4.5 LPA (4-year UG programmes, 2023–24)
- Placement rate
- 60% (4-year UG programmes, 2023–24)
- Students enrolled
- 8,949 (2023–24)
Placement and student figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025. Fees: first-year tuition as listed for each programme.
About Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai
About Shri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research Shri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research was established in 1985 by Shri Ramachandra Educational and Health Trust as a not-for-profit self-financing institution. It had its origin as Shri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute (SRMC & RI). In 1994, the government of India declared SRMC & RI as a Deemed University under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956. In 2006, the nomenclature of the institution was changed to Shri Ramachandra University, as notified by the UGC and afterwards to SRMC & RI (DU) in 2017. Now, the name of DU has been changed to Shri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University) by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India. It has been graded as category 1 status by UGC in 2018 and has been placed at 33rd rank among all Universities in India by MHRD NIRF ranking 2019. NAAC has reaccredited SRMC & RI (DU) Grade A with CGPA of 3.62 which is the highest to be awarded to a private medical Deemed University in India.
NIRF 2025 Rankings
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (Ministry of Education) ranks institutions in separate lists.
| Ranking list | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Dental | #13 | 61.28 |
| Medical | #21 | 61.54 |
| Pharmacy | #36 | 55.99 |
| University | #60 | 51.35 |
| Overall | 101–150 band | — |
Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Data submitted by the institution (PDF)
Courses and Fees
49 programmes| Course | Level | Specialisations | First-year tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Pharm | Postgraduate | 6 | ₹1,50,000 |
| B.Tech. - Computer Science and Engineering (Cybersecurity and Internet of Things) | Undergraduate | 4 | ₹2,60,000 |
| MSc Medical | Postgraduate | 3 | ₹1,00,000 |
| B.Sc.(Hons).Medical Microbiology and Applied Molecular Biology | Undergraduate | 2 | ₹2,50,000 |
| M.Sc Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology (5-year Integrated) | Postgraduate | 2 | ₹1,00,000 |
| B.Optom. (Bachelor of Optometry) | Undergraduate | 1 | ₹2,50,000 |
| B.Sc (Hons) Radiotherapy Technology | Undergraduate | 1 | ₹2,50,000 |
| B.Sc. (Hons) Allied Health Sciences | Undergraduate | 1 | ₹2,50,000 |
Placements
546 of the 910 students who graduated from Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai's 4-year UG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (60%), at a median salary of ₹4.5 LPA. 364 went on to higher studies.
Source: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.
Year-wise placementsAdmission 2027
Shri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research Admission At the undergraduate level, Sri Ramachandra University offers MBBS, BDS, B.Sc (Medical), B.Sc (Nursing), BPT, BOT, BBA, B.Pharm, and BASLP programmes. The institution offers Pharm.D., MD, MS, MDS, MPT, M.Sc (Nursing), M.Sc (Medical), and MBA programmes in a variety of areas at the postgraduate level. Students can apply to DM, M.Ch, and Ph.D. programmes at the doctorate level in addition to UG and PG courses. The application form is available at the university office or online at the university's official website. Admission to MBBS and BDS programmes is based on a valid NEET UG score and later counselling. Admission to B.Tech, B.Sc, and M.Sc programmes is based on academic merit and a university-conducted interview. Candidates who have passed the NEET PG exam are eligible to apply for MD and MS programmes. Final admission is granted through DGHS, New Delhi's counselling process. Candidates who have passed NEET MDS are eligible to apply for MDS, but DM and M.Ch courses require a valid NEET SS score. Candidates for certain PG programmes and M.Phil. programmes must pass a university-based admission exam. Qualifying exams and an interview are required for admission to Ph.D. (Part-Time) and Full-Time programmes.
Scholarships and Fee Reimbursement
In 2023–24, 1,347 of 8,949 students at Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai (15.1%) had their full tuition fee reimbursed by government schemes, the institution or private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).
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TypePrivate
LocationChennai, Tamil Nadu
Established1985
RankingNIRF 2025 #60 University
Total Intake5880
Courses49+