Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai
Overview
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.
Facilities
Shri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research Campus Life
Both boys and girls hostels are available, with a total of 3608 rooms. Inside the campus, single rooms are offered for undergraduate and postgraduate medical and other students. There is a constant supply of soft water and electricity on the campus. The campus's avenues of trees and green plants provide a resort-like atmosphere that is ideal for enjoyable learning and tranquil living. Internet browsing facility, photocopying room, subscription to international journals, Wi-Fi and a study hall.
Highlights of SRIHER Chennai
| Attributes | |
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| Name | Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai |
| Type | Private (college) |
| Location | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Courses Offered | 10+ Programs |
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Why Choose SRIHER Chennai ?
- Accredited by NAAC at "A" Grade level with a CGPA of 3.62 on a 4-point scale
- Alliance with Faculty of Dentistry, University of Hong Kong
- ICMR Center for Advanced Research for Environmental Health & Air Pollution
- NABL accredited Sri Ramachandra Laboratory Services
- Alliance with University of Wisconsin to promote nursing education
- A decade long 'Smile Train' program of USA offers care for Cleft Lip & Palate children in India