Shri Sathya Sai Medical College and Research Institute, Kancheepuram - 2024 Admission, Fees, Courses, Ranking, Placement

Shri Sathya Sai Medical College and Research Institute (SSSMCRI)

Shri Sathya Sai Medical College and Research Institute, Kanchipuram is one of the prestigious leading Deemed Medical institutes in Tamil Nadu, most popularly known as SSSMCRI.  It was established in 2008 is under the ambit of the Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Puducherry, managed by Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth Trust.  SBV has been conferred the status of Deemed University by the apex commission, namely University Grants Commission (UGC) vide MHRD.  The founder, Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba has established the Trust with the motto of “Service to man is Service to GOD” and with the mission of providing free and quality health care to all patients. Shri. M. K. Rajagopalan -Founder & Chancellor,  Dr. Prashanth Rajagopalan - Vice Chairman,  Dr. Y. M. Jayaraj  Pro Chancellor and  Prof. (Dr) Nihar Ranjan Biswas-Vice Chancellor along with Prof DR Joydeb RoyChowdhury-Dean have been taking forward the dream of the Founder in the desired path.

Shri Sathya Sai Medical College and Research Institute has been acclaimed as one of the best places for a student to pursue his/her dream career in the field of Medicine. Here, students have the opportunity to learn and grow in a safe, caring, and charming environment.

Shri Sathya Sai Medical College & RI is located on Tiruporur-Guduvancherry Main Road, Ammapettai, Chengalpet Taluk, Kancheepuram District, Nellikuppam, Tamil Nadu.  It is well connected by Rail, Road and Air transport to the Chennai Metropolitan City by the Rajiv Gandhi Salai(OMR-IT corridor) which extends up to the famous Rock cave temple town of Mahabalipuram.  Fascinatingly situated amidst a sprawling, serene and lush green environment of 135 acres of nature with rugged hills in the backdrop, the campus is an ideal yet enjoyable learning Eden for students.  The college campus is just  45 kms from Chennai Central Railway station, and 28 kms from the Chennai International Airport. The natural charm and beauty of the campus are to be seen to believe it.

Shri Sathya Sai Medical College and Research Institute has been approved by the Medical Council of India, National Medical Commission, New Delhi & the Govt. of Tamilnadu for conducting MBBS course with an intake of 150 students from the academic year 2008-09.

Shri Sathya Sai Medical College and Research Institute offers 13 courses across 5 streams namely Medical, Pharmacy, Science, Paramedical and Dental.  Popular degrees offered at the college include MBBS, BSc, BDS, MD/MS as well as PhD programs.  Besides a robust teaching pedagogy, SSSMCRI is also a leader in research and innovation.  The eligibility for admission to SSSMCRI is NEET nad NEET PG ranking.

SSSMCRI offers excellent, mammoth infrastructure facilities which includes the Hospital, Medical College, Administrative block, hostels, Nurses Quarters, Staff Quarters, Club Centre, Swimming Pool and Guest House are situated within the vast campus.   Focus is given to activities beyond academics at which is evident from its infrastructure, extracurricular activities and national & international collaborations. The placement at Shri Sathya Sai Medical College and Research Institute is varied, with recruitment options both in corporates and public sector as well as entrepreneurship.

VISION
To be a ‘Centre of Excellence’ for the maintenance and enhancement of the quality of Medical and AHS Education, Research and Patient Care.

GOAL
To produce ‘Indian Medical Graduate’ as defined by MCI and other supportive health care para medical professionals.

MISSION
To produce a competent & humane manpower by imparting Quality & Value Based and Competency Based Under Graduate, Post Graduate & Post Doctoral Medical & AHS Education with emphasis on skill development.
To promote Medical Research at all levels.
To offer holistic, tertiary level health care service in a rural set up.
To inculcate ‘Scientific Temper’, ‘Research Attitude’ & ‘Social Accountability’ amongst staff & students.
To collaborate with other institutes of excellence for education, research & patient care.

Admission Process:

After qualifying for the NEET UG entrance exam, candidates must participate in the Tamil Nadu NEET UG Counselling conducted by the Directorate of Medical Education, Tamil Nadu.

Shri Sathya Sai Medical College & Research Institute Scholarships :

Shri Sathya Sai Medical College & Research Institute National ScholarshipsCentral Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students The Scheme is in operational since 2008. The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to the meritorious students having family income of less than Rs.4.5 lakh per annum, to meet a part of their day-to-day expenses while pursuing higher studies. Annual target is 82000 scholarships per year (41000 for boys and 41000 for girls) which has been divided amongst the State Education Boards based on the State’s population in the age group of 18-25 years.

The Hospital, Medical College, Administrative block, hostels, Nurses Quarters, Staff Quarters, Club Centre, Swimming Pool, Guest House are situated within the campus that includes a vast area of over 15,00,000 Sq.ft.

Shri Sathya Sai Medical College and Research Institute offers excellent infrastructural facilities with a well-planned 700 bedded hospital. Architecturally innovative facilities are provided for ensuring the safety and comfort of the patients and their visitors. The campus is located in a well-landscaped serene environment to give an aesthetic look. The hospital has an adequate potable water supply and its own Electrical sub-station besides having jumbo generators for uninterrupted power supply. Our hospital provides round-the-clock Accident, Trauma, and Emergency Care services apart from in addition to routine services provided during working hours.

Emergency services including ambulances are assisted by a team of well-trained and experienced Medical and Paramedical professionals. These services are operated in order to rescue and transport critically ill patients.

Minor, Major, and advanced surgical procedures are performed in our five spacious and well-equipped operation theatres. CCTVs are provided in vantage areas at the operation theatres for enabling medical students to view various operative procedures from outside the operation theatres and facilities are also in place for answering questions posed by the students and interpretation/explanation offered by the surgeons.

The Hospital is endowed with the state-of-the-art equipments and modern gadgets including CT, & X-ray machines, Mobile X-ray units, Ultra sound machines, Ventilators, Foetal Monitors, ECG machines, Anesthesia & Diathermy machines. Other imported computerized equipment is installed in the Central Clinical Laboratory. Apart from routine investigations various other Immunological, Bacteriological (aerobic, anaerobic), Serological and Virological Investigations are done. Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC), Cytology, and Histo-pathological investigations are done at our Pathology Department. It is proposed to introduce a fresh frozen biopsy procedure shortly. The Central Sterile Supplies Department caters to the need of the entire hospital.

The Central Workshop and its Bio-Medical Engineering wing support the hospital to maintain its services effectively. The Central Kitchen is well equipped and has impeccable hygiene ingrained. The food is hygienically prepared under the direct supervision of experienced Dieticians who are adept at the preparation of therapeutic diets.