Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University) previously known as SRMC & RI (DU), ranked among the top health sciences universities in India, had its origin as Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute which was established by Sri Ramachandra Educational and Health Trust in the year 1985 as a private not-for-profit self-financing institution and dedicated to serve the society as a centre of excellence with emphasis on medical education, research and health care. The Trust achieved the task of establishing the Institution as a “Centre of Excellence” under the leadership of Late Shri. N.P.V.Ramasamy Udayar who was the Founder & Managing Trustee of the Trust and also the first Chancellor of the Deemed University. Shri.V.R.Venkataachalam is currently the Chancellor of the Deemed University and is also the Managing Trustee of the Trust. Shri R.V. Sengutuvan is the Pro Chancellor of the Deemed University.

In view of its academic excellence, the Government of India declared Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute as a Deemed University in September, 1994 under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956. As notified by the UGC, the nomenclature of the institution was changed to Sri Ramachandra University in 2006 and reverted to SRMC&RI (DU) from December, 2017. Now, as per the Notification dt.08.08.2018 by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India, the name of the DU has been changed to “Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University).

Over three decades, the institute has transformed into a full-fledged Deemed University and at present, with twelve faculties / constituent colleges, viz., Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Faculty of Nursing, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Faculty of Management, Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Technology and Research, Faculty of Public Health, Faculty of Sports & Exercise Sciences Faculty of Clinical Research, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, the Deemed University offers 150 UG and PG programs in health care sciences. With a faculty strength of around 950, more than 6,500 students receive teaching and training under them (Faculty: Student ratio 1:7) from the academic year 2019-20.

The Mission
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University) will actively promote and preserve the higher values and ethics in education, health care and research and will pursue excellence in all these areas while consciously meeting the expectations of the people it serves without prejudice and in all fairness stay socially meaningful in its propagation of the various arts and sciences to enrich humanity at large.

The Vision
"To offer diverse educational programmes that facilitate the development of competent professionals and valuable citizens, who demonstrate excellence in the respective disciplines, while being locally and globally responsive in areas of education, healthcare delivery and research".

Under Graduate Examinations
Exams and Events Dates
NEET
Exam Date
(Mode - Offline)
5 May'24-5 May'24
Post Graduate Examinations
Exams and Events Dates
NEET PG
Exam Date
(Mode - Online)
7 Jul'24-7 Jul'24
NEET PG
Others - Cut-Off date for completing the mandatory internship (Eligible for the Pg entrance test)
(Mode - Online)
15 Aug'24-15 Aug'24
NEET MDS
Exam Date
(Mode - Online)
9 Feb'24-9 Feb'24
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai Admission Process
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research is available through an interview (for B.Sc., B.B.A., M.Sc., M.P.T., M.Optom, and M.P.H.) or an all-India entrance test for B.ASLP, B.O.T., B.P.T., B.Sc. (H), B.Optom, and B.Pharm. SRIHER conducts the entrance exam. SRIHER admission 2024 into the M.B.A. programme is done based on the entrance exam or competitive scores. Candidates must show up for the admission exam, interview, and practical exam for the M.Phil. program. For various SRIHER admissions in 2024 for UG, PG, and M.Phil. programs, candidates are advised to meet the requirements. To learn more about the SRIHER admission process in 2024, please read the article below:

Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai Placements
A placement cell at the university upholds the principle of giving all students an equal chance at employment. Directors, coordinators, and faculty representatives make up the SRIHER placement cell. The cell also holds mock interviews, group discussions, technical round training, and aptitude tests as part of its training programs. The placement training provided by the Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research also includes guest lectures, industrial exhibitions, job fairs, and career counseling. The SRIHER placements for 2024 are given to eligible students. AstraZeneca, Fitness One, GE Healthcare, Lenskart.com, TNQ, Pfizer, and a number of other companies also recruit for SRIHER.

SRIHER Placement Process:
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 60% is required for eligibility.

Candidates must register with the SRIHER placement cell after proving they meet the eligibility requirements.

The placement cell sends the invitations to the companies and initiates the pre-placement talk. SRIHER placement cell sends invitations to the companies.

Interested companies connect back to the placement cell with the following details: job profile, work location, company profile, salary package, and other criteria.

Candidates who have registered will get a letter from the company with a registration link.

By clicking on the link, students confirm their participation in campus placement.

With mutual consent, dates are decided for campus placement.

The companies may conduct an aptitude test, a technical test (online or pen and paper), a group discussion (GD), a personal interview (PI), or a technical and HR interview (TI) as part of the recruitment process.

Selected candidates are informed about their selection through the placement cell.

Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai Placements
A placement cell at the university upholds the principle of giving all students an equal chance at employment. Directors, coordinators, and faculty representatives make up the SRIHER placement cell. The cell also holds mock interviews, group discussions, technical round training, and aptitude tests as part of its training programs. The placement training provided by the Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research also includes guest lectures, industrial exhibitions, job fairs, and career counseling. The SRIHER placements for 2024 are given to eligible students. AstraZeneca, Fitness One, GE Healthcare, Lenskart.com, TNQ, Pfizer, and a number of other companies also recruit for SRIHER.

SRIHER Placement Process:
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 60% is required for eligibility.

Candidates must register with the SRIHER placement cell after proving they meet the eligibility requirements.

The placement cell sends the invitations to the companies and initiates the pre-placement talk. SRIHER placement cell sends invitations to the companies.

Interested companies connect back to the placement cell with the following details: job profile, work location, company profile, salary package, and other criteria.

Candidates who have registered will get a letter from the company with a registration link.

By clicking on the link, students confirm their participation in campus placement.

With mutual consent, dates are decided for campus placement.

The companies may conduct an aptitude test, a technical test (online or pen and paper), a group discussion (GD), a personal interview (PI), or a technical and HR interview (TI) as part of the recruitment process.

Selected candidates are informed about their selection through the placement cell.

Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai Facilities
The university is endowed with many facilities like boys hostel, girls hostel, library, transport, sports, gym, cafeteria, auditorium, medical clinic, IT infrastructure, laboratories, convenience stores and many more. Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research facilities provide separate hostels for boys and girls. The hostel rooms are well-furnished and provide uninterrupted water and electricity supply. The university library has many resources like books, CDs, DVDs, journals, periodicals, thesis, etc. SRIHER facilities include a fleet of buses for the commutation of students and staff members. Separate fields are maintained for sports. For example, there is a basketball court, a full-fledged cricket pitch, a tennis court and many more. The university also has departmental laboratories.


Boys Hostel
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research boys hostel facility has a power supply, soft water supply and other basic facilities. The hostel avenues are surrounded by green plants and trees, which provide a pleasant and peaceful environment for studying and learning.

Girls Hostel
The university also provides a girls hostel with basic amenities. Single rooms are also available for comfortable accommodation of the students. The hostel’s peaceful environment facilitates concentrated learning among students.

Medical/Hospital
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research medical facility is available for both the students and staff members. The medical clinic provides a proper first-aid treatment.


Gym
The university provides a separate gym facility for boys and girls. Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research gym facility has modern equipment for workouts.


Library
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research library has collaborations with Harvard Medical International, Boston, USA. SRIHER library facility has a vast collection of books, reference books, journals, back issues, dissertations, theses, CDs, DVDs, online journals and many more. The library is very spacious and has a separate reading room. The library uses Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) to manage its day-to-day activities.


Sports
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research sports facility include games like volleyball, basketball, cricket, handball, football and many more. The university has a separate cricket pitch, well-maintained football field, tennis court, volleyball court, basketball court, etc.

I.T Infrastructure
I.T Infrastructure
The university’s IT infrastructure facility provides multiple computer terminals well connected to the internet. IT infrastructure integrated with academics provides an active learning centre.


Cafeteria
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research cafeteria facility has hygienic and wholesome food. Small service counters in the hospital areas are also there.

Auditorium
The university auditorium hosts events like exams, seminars, conferences, convocation day, university day, etc.


Transport Facility
The university transport facility consists of a fleet of buses. SRIHER transport facility is not only used for day-to-day commutation of students and staff members but also used for community visits to PHCs and villages, field visits, etc.

Alumni Associations
Banks/ATMs
Banks/ATMs
The university has an on-campus Indian Bank facility and provides 24X7 ATM services.


Laboratories
SRIHER laboratories are equipped with modern instruments and apparatus and helps in practical learning.


Convenience Store
The university has small private stores like a grocery store, stationery shop, photocopy shop, etc. Post office facility for money order transactions and saving bank facility is also there.

Parking Facility
Students and faculty members can avail the exclusive parking facility of the university.

Transport Facility
The university transport facility consists of a fleet of buses. SRIHER transport facility is not only used for day-to-day commutation of students and staff members but also used for community visits to PHCs and villages, field visits, etc