Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai

Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (SRIHER), Chennai is a Deemed University formerly known as Sri Ramachandra University. The institute is ranked 55th in University and ranked 20th in Medical by NIRF 2024. The university offers 50+ UG and PG programs in the discipline of Physiotherapy, Allied Health Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Management, etc. Admission is done on the basis of merit and cutoff criteria of the institute.
Sri Ramachandra University Highlights
Established | University Type | 1985 | Private (Deemed University) |
Approved by | UGC |
Accredited by | NAAC with ‘A’ Grade |
Entrance Exam | National: NEET MDS/ NEET PG/ NEET UG |
Courses Offered | UG, PG & Ph.D |
Application Mode | Fees | Online & Offline | INR 1000 |
Top Recruiters | Abbott, Philips, Kyvor, BMR Health, Medgenome, Himalaya, Fionis |
Campus Area | 150 acres |
Facilities Available | Library, Hostel, Auditorium, Sports, Canteen, etc |
Official Website | https://www.sriramachandra.edu.in/university/ |
Address | No.1 Ramachandra Nagar Porur, Chennai 600 116 Tamil Nadu, India |
Sri Ramachandra University Rankings
- NIRF 2024:
- Ranked 10 for Dental
- Ranked 20 in Medical
- Ranked 55 in University
- Ranked 96 in Overall
- NIRF 2023:
- Ranked 7 for Dental
- Ranked 36 for Pharmacy
- Ranked 21 in Medical
- Ranked 57 in University
- Ranked 98in Overall
- NIRF 2022:
- Ranked 13 for Dental
- Ranked 31 for Pharmacy
- Ranked 15 in Medical
- Ranked 48 in University
- Ranked 83 in Overall
- NIRF 2020:
- Ranked 7 for Dental
- Ranked 26 for Pharmacy
- NIRF 2019:
- SRIHER was ranked as the 33rd university.
- India Today 2020:
- Ranked 22 for Medical
- Ranked 19 for Dental
- Outlook 2019:
- Ranked 11 for Dental
- Ranked 41 for University
- Ranked 14 for Medical
- The Week 2019:
- Ranked 10 for Dental
Sri Ramachandra University Courses
SRIHER Chennai offers UG & PG Courses in the discipline of Physiotherapy, Allied Health Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Management, etc. Tabulated below are the details for the same:
Course | Specialization | Eligibility |
B.Tech | Computer Science & Engineering (Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity and Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics), Computer Science & Medical Engineering | 10+2 with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks |
B.Sc | Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics), Bioinformatics, Data Science | |
B.Pharm | – | 10+2 from a recognized university |
BPT | – | |
BBA | Hospital & Health Management | |
BOT | – | |
B.Opt. | – | |
M.Sc | Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Medical Bioinformatics, Audiology, Medical Anatomy, Medical Physiology, Medical Biochemistry, MLT | Graduation with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks |
MBA | Hospital & Health Management Systems | |
M.Opt. | – | B.Optom or its equivalent from a recognized university |
MDS | Periodontology, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Prosthodontics & Crown & Bridge | BDS or its equivalent from a recognized university + Obtained a valid score in NEET MDS |
MPT | – | BPT from a recognized university |
MD | Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Community Medicine | MBBS or its equivalent from a recognized university + Obtained a valid score in NEET PG |
MS | Otorhinolaryngology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology | |
M.Pharm | Pharmacy Practice, Pharmaceutics, Quality Assurance, Pharmacognosy, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Analysis | B.Pharm from a recognized university |
Sri Ramachandra University Admission
The candidates can apply for admission through online or offline mode.
How to Apply?
Download the application form from the official website of SRIHER or obtain the same from the admission office. Fill the application form with all the required information and pay the application fee of INR 1,000 through online mode (Debit Card/ Credit Card/ Net Transfer) or DD to be drawn in favor of ‘Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University)’ payable at Chennai.
Sri Ramachandra University Placement
The university has a training and placement cell that conducts placement activity for final year students. The campus placement season begins at the pre-final/ final semester. The institute has a total record of providing 85% placement to students. The median salary package offered to the students was INR 8.2 LPA. Some of the top employers are:
Billroth Hospitals | Abbott | AstraZeneca | L&T Construction |
Philips | Pfizer | Netmeds.com | HDFC Life |
Wockhardt | Himalaya | Biocon | Nestle |
Camomile | Strength System | BMR Health | INSPERA |
Sri Ramachandra University Facilities
Library: A large collection of medical and allied health sciences books, engineering books and journals gathered over a period of 34 years provide rich study and reference material. The Library is equipped with a collection of 62627 medical and allied health sciences textbooks and 5195 engineering and technology books classified under “Dewey Decimal Classification”, 407 National and International print journals, 350 online journals which can be accessed anywhere anytime through remote access.
Transportation: SRU has a well-established transport department providing extensive transport facilities. The coverage of this transport includes not only in & around Chennai but also extends to the nearby districts of Thiruvallur, Kanchipuram & Vellore and occasionally to faraway places like Rasipuram for special events like Annual Health Camps commemorating Founder’s Day, etc.
Hostel: There are separate hostel facilities for both men and women students, with a total no. of rooms is 3608. Single rooms available inside the campus to accommodate undergraduate and postgraduate students in medical and other disciplines. The campus has continuous running soft water supply and power supply. The avenues of trees and green plants give a resort-like ambience which is highly conducive to pleasant learning and peaceful living within the campus.
Other facilities:
- Canteen
- Parking facilities
- Indoor and Outdoor Games
- Auditorium
- Laboratories
- Gymnasium
Sri Ramachandra University Faculty
The university has the following departments having highly experienced and qualified faculty members:
- Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute
- Faculty of Dental Sciences
- Faculty of Pharmacy
- Faculty of Nursing
- Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Technology and Research
- Faculty of Physiotherapy
- Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
- Faculty of Management
- Faculty of Public Health
- Faculty of Engineering and Technology
- Faculty of Sports and Exercise Sciences
- Faculty of Clinical Research