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Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai

Chennai, Tamil NaduEstd. 1985UGC, NAAC5880 intakeDeemed to be University
Fees / year
₹80,000 - ₹2.6L
Courses
49+
Median salary
₹4.5 LPA
Placed
60.0%
NIRF University
#60
Established
1985

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.

Highlights

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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
49Engineering, Management, Medical, Science
UG fees
₹2L – ₹2.6L a year
PG fees
₹1L – ₹1.5L a year
Median salary
₹4.5 LPA4-year UG programmes, 2023–24
Placement rate
60%4-year UG programmes, 2023–24
Students enrolled
8,9492023–24

Placement and student figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025. Fees: first-year tuition as listed for each programme.

NIRF 2025 Rankings

National Institutional Ranking Framework (Ministry of Education), one list per category.

Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Data submitted by the institution (PDF)

Courses and Fees

49 programmes offered, with first-year tuition

CourseLevelSpecialisationsFirst-year tuition
M. PharmPostgraduate6₹1,50,000
B.Tech. - Computer Science and Engineering (Cybersecurity and Internet of Things)Undergraduate4₹2,60,000
MSc MedicalPostgraduate3₹1,00,000
B.Sc.(Hons).Medical Microbiology and Applied Molecular BiologyUndergraduate2₹2,50,000
M.Sc Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology (5-year Integrated)Postgraduate2₹1,00,000
B.Optom. (Bachelor of Optometry)Undergraduate1₹2,50,000
B.Sc (Hons) Radiotherapy TechnologyUndergraduate1₹2,50,000
B.Sc. (Hons) Allied Health SciencesUndergraduate1₹2,50,000

Admission 2027

Entrance exams accepted

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.

Placements

4-year UG programmes, 2023–24

60%

Placement rate

₹4.5 LPA

Median salary

546

placed of 910 graduates

364

went on to higher studies

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.

Scholarships and Fee Reimbursement

15.1%

of students reimbursed

1,347

students with full tuition reimbursed

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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Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NIRF ranking of Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai?

In the NIRF 2025 rankings, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai is ranked #13 in Dental, #21 in Medical, #36 in Pharmacy, #60 among universities and in the 101–150 band overall.

How are placements at Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai?

In the data Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai submitted to NIRF 2025, 546 of the 910 students who graduated from its 4-year UG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (60%), at a median salary of ₹4.5 LPA. Another 364 went on to higher studies.

What is the fee at Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai?

First-year tuition at Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai is ₹2,00,000 (Bachelor of Pharmacy) to ₹2,60,000 (B.Tech. Computer Science and Medical Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics)) for undergraduate programmes and ₹1,00,000 (MSc Medical - Anatomy) to ₹1,50,000 (MPH Occupational & Environmental Health - Public Health) for postgraduate programmes. Fees are per year and may change for new batches; confirm with the college before paying.

Which courses does Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai offer?

Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai offers 49 programmes in Engineering, Management, Medical, Science, Arts & Humanities, Pharmacy and Paramedical, including B.Tech. - Computer Science and Engineering (Cybersecurity and Internet of Things), B.Tech. Computer Science and Medical Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics), M.B.A. (Hospital & Health Systems Management), BBA (Hospital & Health Systems Management), MBBS and BDS(Bachelor of Dental Surgery).

Which entrance exams does Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai accept?

Depending on the course, admission to Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai is through MAT.

What is the admission process at Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai?

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.

Is Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai a government or private institution?

Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai is a private institution in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, established in 1985. It is affiliated to Deemed to be University.

Which bodies approve or accredit Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai?

Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai lists approval or accreditation from UGC and NAAC.

Do students at Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai get scholarships or fee waivers?

In 2023–24, 1,347 of its 8,949 students had their full tuition fee reimbursed: 113 through state and central government schemes, 1,136 by the institution and 98 by private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).

How many students study at Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai?

8,949 students were enrolled across its programmes in 2023–24, 61.2% of them women (NIRF 2025 data).

Sources

Rankings: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Placement, student and fee-reimbursement figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.

Courses and fees: as listed for Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.

Last updated 9 November 2026.

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