What is Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research known for?
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research offers B.Pharm and M.Pharm, BDS, BSc, MBA / PGDM, MBBS, MD, P.hd across 14 active programme records.
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai – 2026 Overview
private · Chennai, Tamil Nadu · University
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Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research has recorded total fees from ₹1,00,000 and placement records with average packages up to ₹10 LPA. Use these figures to shortlist, then verify the same programme, year, category and placement report before deciding.
14Active programmes
4Student reviews
4.5Average rating
4Placement years
About Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
History and Background
About Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (SRIHER) is a private, non-profit deemed university at Porur in Chennai. It started in 1985 as Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, set up by industrialist N. P. V. Ramasamy Udayar, and received deemed university status from the Government of India in September 1994. The present name was adopted in August 2018. Health sciences are still the core, but the university now has 15 faculties with 37 undergraduate and 123 postgraduate programmes, plus Ph.D. degrees. Disciplines include: Medicine (MBBS, MD, MS) and Dentistry (BDS, MDS) Pharmacy, Nursing, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Allied Health Sciences, Biomedical Sciences and Public Health Engineering and Technology, and Management Sports Science, Clinical Research, and Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology NAAC re-accredited SRIHER with an A++ grade (CGPA 3.53) in 2021. In NIRF 2025 it was placed 60th among universities, 13th in dental, 21st in medical and 36th in pharmacy. The 150-acre campus has more than 9,500 students and two hospitals on site with over 2,250 beds between them, so medical, dental and nursing students do their clinical training without leaving the campus. MBBS, BDS and postgraduate medical seats at SRIHER Chennai are filled on NEET scores through the deemed university counselling, while other programmes follow the university's own admission process each year. Research is another focus. The SRIHER Innovation and Incubation Centre, funded with support from BIRAC-DBT, has incubated around 30 start-ups in digital health, diagnostics and medical devices, and StartUpTN has recognised it as the top incubation centre in Tamil Nadu.
Campus and Location
Established in 1985. Located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. No. 1, Ramachandra Nagar Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Courses and Programmes Offered
B.Pharm and M.Pharm Programmes
- Bachelor of Pharmacy – 4 years · B.Pharm profile
BDS Programmes
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery – 5 years · BDS profile
BSc Programmes
- B.Sc. (Hons) Environmental Health Sciences – 4 years – The candidate seeking admission in the B.Sc. (Hons) Environment Health Sciences from Shri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research should have studied XII from a recognized institute with one of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biotechnology, and Mathematics Physics, Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology · BSc profile
MBA / PGDM Programmes
- MBA – 2 years · MBA / PGDM profile
MBBS Programmes
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) – 5 years – Candidates must have passed H.S.C examination/equivalent examination and obtained a minimum of 50% of marks (in case of SC/ST and OBC 40%) taking together Physics, Chemistry and Biology (or Botany and Zoology) and a pass in English and Must also have secured not less than 50% marks (in case of SC/ST and OBC 40%) in the Entrance Examination. · MBBS profile
MD Programmes
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) Anatomy – 3 years – Candidate seeking admission to postgraduate Medicine/Dentistry course should hold MBBS /BDS degree of recognized University by MCI/DCI. · MD profile
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) Bio Chemistry – 3 years – Candidate seeking admission to postgraduate Medicine/Dentistry course should hold MBBS /BDS degree of recognized University by MCI/DCI.
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) Community Medicine – 3 years – Candidate seeking admission to postgraduate Medicine/Dentistry course should hold MBBS /BDS degree of recognized University by MCI/DCI.
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) Forensic Medicine – 3 years – Candidate seeking admission to postgraduate Medicine/Dentistry course should hold MBBS /BDS degree of recognized University by MCI/DCI.
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) Microbiology – 3 years – Candidate seeking admission to postgraduate Medicine/Dentistry course should hold MBBS /BDS degree of recognized University by MCI/DCI.
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) Pathalogy – 3 years – Candidate seeking admission to postgraduate Medicine/Dentistry course should hold MBBS /BDS degree of recognized University by MCI/DCI.
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) Pharmacology – 3 years – Candidate seeking admission to postgraduate Medicine/Dentistry course should hold MBBS /BDS degree of recognized University by MCI/DCI.
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) Physiology – 3 years – Candidate seeking admission to postgraduate Medicine/Dentistry course should hold MBBS /BDS degree of recognized University by MCI/DCI.
P.hd Programmes
- Doctor of Philosophy – 4 years – Medical: Degree of Doctor of Medicine (D.M.), Degree of Master of Chirurgie (M.Ch.), Degree of Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Degree of Master of Surgery (M.S.), PG Diploma in the Faculty of Medicine and Diplomate of National Board of Examinations of India Non Medical: Degree of Master of Science in the Faculty of Medicine (M.Sc. - Non-medical - 3 years course), Master’s Degree in the Faculties including Dentistry/ Pharmacy/ Nursing/ Allied Health Sciences/ Biomedical Sciences and Technology/ Physiotherapy/ Management · P.hd profile
Course Fees at Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
BSc Fees
Recorded annual fee for most BSc: ₹1,00,000 per year.
Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.
MBA / PGDM Fees
Recorded annual fee for most MBA / PGDM: ₹1,25,000 per year.
Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.
Admission Process and Eligibility
Eligibility Criteria by Programme
- BSc: The candidate seeking admission in the B.Sc. (Hons) Environment Health Sciences from Shri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research should have studied XII from a recognized institute with one of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biotechnology, and Mathematics Physics, Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology.
- MBBS: Candidates must have passed H.S.C examination/equivalent examination and obtained a minimum of 50% of marks (in case of SC/ST and OBC 40%) taking together Physics, Chemistry and Biology (or Botany and Zoology) and a pass in English and Must also have secured not less than 50% marks (in case of SC/ST and OBC 40%) in the Entrance Examination..
- MD: Candidate seeking admission to postgraduate Medicine/Dentistry course should hold MBBS /BDS degree of recognized University by MCI/DCI..
- P.hd: Medical: Degree of Doctor of Medicine (D.M.), Degree of Master of Chirurgie (M.Ch.), Degree of Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Degree of Master of Surgery (M.S.), PG Diploma in the Faculty of Medicine and Diplomate of National Board of Examinations of India Non Medical: Degree of Master of Science in the Faculty of Medicine (M.Sc. - Non-medical - 3 years course), Master’s Degree in the Faculties including Dentistry/ Pharmacy/ Nursing/ Allied Health Sciences/ Biomedical Sciences and Technology/ Physiotherapy/ Management.
Entrance Exams Accepted
How to Apply
Check the relevant programme eligibility, follow the mapped entrance-exam or university counselling route, and confirm dates, documents and fees on the official admission notice.
Cutoffs and Entrance Exams
Entrance Exams for Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
Key entrance exams and routes recorded in the database: CAT, NEET, PGET.
Cutoff Trends
Branch-wise and category-wise cutoffs are not published in the current dataset. Check the official university or counselling website for the latest cutoffs.
Placements and Recruiters
Placement Highlights by Programme
2023₹10 LPA
2023₹12 LPA
2023₹70 LPA
2024₹14 LPA
MBA / PGDM (2024): Highest ₹14 LPA, Average ₹5 LPA.
MBBS (2023): Highest ₹10 LPA, Average ₹4 LPA.
B.Pharm (2023): Highest ₹12 LPA, Average ₹5 LPA, Lowest ₹4 LPA.
BSc (2023): Highest ₹70 LPA, Average ₹10 LPA.
Placement Data Disclaimer
Package units, currency and placement percentages are not fully specified in the source. Treat these figures as indicative and verify the latest official placement report.
Student Reviews and Ratings
Overall Student Ratings
- Total active reviews: 4
- Average overall rating: 4.5/5
- Infrastructure: 4.5/5
- Hostel: 4.3/5
- Clubs/Activities: 3.5/5
- Faculty: 4.3/5
- Admission: 4.0/5
Faculty and Departments
Key Faculty Members
- V.R. Venkataachalam – Chancellor
Rankings and Recognition
NIRF and Other Rankings
- nirf 2024: Rank 31 out of 100.
- nirf 2024: Rank 10 out of 40.
- nirf 2024: Rank 31 out of 100.
- nirf 2024: Rank 20 out of 50.
- nirf 2024: Rank 10 out of 40.
- itoday 2024: Rank 28 out of 55.
- cs 2024: Rank 31 out of 100.
- cs 2024: Rank 10 out of 40.
- cs 2024: Rank 31 out of 100.
- cs 2024: Rank 20 out of 50.
- cs 2024: Rank 10 out of 40.
- nirf 2023: Rank 15 out of 100.
- itoday 2023: Rank 32 out of 55.
- nirf 2021: Rank 21 out of 100.
- nirf 2020: Rank 7 out of 200.
- nirf 2018: Rank 23 out of 200.
- nirf 2018: Rank 10 out of 200.
Frequently asked questions
What are the main courses at Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research?
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research lists Bachelor of Pharmacy, Bachelor of Dental Surgery, B.Sc. (Hons) Environmental Health Sciences, MBA, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), and other programmes.
What are the fees at Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research?
Recorded total fees range from ₹1,00,000 to ₹1,25,000. Confirm current category and additional charges with the institution.
Which entrance exams are accepted by Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research?
The active programme mappings list CAT, NEET, PGET.
How are placements at Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research?
Placement records are available for 4 programme-year record(s), including average and highest package values where reported.
What is the average package at Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research?
The available placement records include average package values such as ₹5 LPA. Values can vary by year and programme.
What is the ranking of Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research?
The profile contains 17 active ranking record(s), including nirf rank 31 and nirf rank 10.
What is the student rating of Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research?
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 4 active review(s).
Data note: Fees, placements, rankings and reviews are recorded evidence and may change by batch, category, role, recruiter mix or academic year. Verify the latest official information before applying.