Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute

Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute (SRMCRI) is a private medical college located in Porur, Chennai, India. It was established in 1985 and is affiliated with the Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University. SRMCRI is a deemed-to-be university, which means that it is granted the same academic autonomy as a government university. SRMCRI offers a 5-year MBBS course leading to the degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS). The college also offers postgraduate courses in various medical and paramedical specialties. SRMCRI has a well-equipped campus with modern facilities, including a hospital, a library, and a hostel. The college also has a good faculty and staff. SRMCRI is a popular medical college in India and has a good reputation. The college has good placements, with students getting jobs in hospitals and clinics all over India.

Sri Ramachandra Medical College Rankings

According to the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) rankings of 2022, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (SRMCRI) is ranked 83rd overall in India. It is ranked 15th in the medical category and 31st in the pharmacy category. The NIRF rankings are based on a set of parameters, including teaching, learning and resources, research and innovation, graduation outcomes, outreach and inclusivity, and perception.

Sri Ramachandra Medical College Courses

MBBS

• Duration: 4.5 years + 1 year (internship)
• Eligibility: Must have passed 10+2 with minimum of 50% marks (in case of SC/ST & OBC 40%) taking Physics, Chemistry, Biology (or Botany & Zoology) and a pass in English; and
• Must also have secured not less than 50% marks (in case of SC/ST & OBC 40%) in the Entrance Examination as compulsory subjects)
• Intake: 250
• Selection Criteria: Based on NEET-UG Counselling

M.D.

• Duration: 3 years
• Eligibility: MBBS degree
• Subjects offered: Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Pathology, Biotechnology, Community Medicine, Forensic Medicine, Immuno Haematology and Blood Transfusion, Respiratory Medicine, General Medicine, Pediatrics, Anesthesiology, Radio-Diagnosis, Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Psychiatry, Sports Medicine, Emergency Medicine
• Selection Criteria: Based on NEET PG counselling by MCC, DGHS

M.S.

• Duration: 3 years
• Eligibility: MBBS
• Subjects offered: General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Otorhinolaryngology, Ophthalmology
• Selection Criteria: Based on NEET PG counselling by MCC, DGHS

MSC

• Duration: 3 years , Clinical Embryology – 2 years
• Eligibility: MBBS/ BDS/B.P.T./ BSC (Allied Health Sciences/ Emergency Trauma Care Technology/ Botany/Zoology/Chemistry/Life Sciences / Bioscience/ Medical Laboratory Technology) /BSMS/ BUMS/ BAMS/ BHMS
• Subjects offered: Medical Anatomy, Medical Physiology, Medical Biochemistry, Medical Microbiology & Applied Molecular Biology, Clinical Embryology, Medical Radiology & Imaging Technology
• Selection Criteria: Merit based.

DM

• Duration: 3 years
• Eligibility: Must be MD in relevant specialization of DM
• Subjects Offered: Cardiology, Nephrology, Neurology, Medical Gastroenterology, Critical Care Medicine, Neuro-radiology, Neonatology
• Selection Criteria: Counselling by MCC, DGHS based on NEET – SS

MCh

• Duration: 3 years
• Eligibility: M.S. (General Surgery) or its equivalent recognized degree
• Subjects Offered: Neuro-Surgery, Urology, Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery, Surgical Gastroenterology, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Paediatric Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, Neuro-Surgery (6 years course)
• Selection Criteria: Counselling by MCC, DGHS based on NEET – SS

Sri Ramachandra Medical College Admission

Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute (SRMCRI) offers admission to the MBBS course through the following entrance examinations:

• National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET)
• Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (SRMIST) Entrance Examination

The NEET is a national-level entrance examination for admission to medical colleges in India. The SRMIST Entrance Examination is a university-level entrance examination for admission to the MBBS course at SRMCRI.

The eligibility criteria for the NEET and the SRMIST Entrance Examination are as follows:

• Age: Between 17 and 25 years as of December 31st of the year of admission
• Nationality: Indian
• Educational qualification: Passed 12th standard with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as compulsory subjects

The NEET is a single-stage examination, while the SRMIST Entrance Examination is a two-stage examination. The first stage of the SRMIST Entrance Examination is a written examination, and the second stage is an interview.

The SRMCRI also offers admission to the MBBS course through the following lateral entry schemes:

• Direct Lateral Entry: This scheme is for candidates who have completed a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in medical subjects from a recognized university.
• Lateral Entry through Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGE) Examination: This scheme is for candidates who have passed the Foreign Medical Graduates Examination (FMGE).

The eligibility criteria for the Direct Lateral Entry and the Lateral Entry through FMGE Examination are as follows:

• Age: Between 17 and 30 years as of December 31st of the year of admission
• Nationality: Indian
• Educational qualification: Passed a BSc degree in medical subjects from a recognized university or passed the FMGE examination

The application process for the NEET and the SRMIST Entrance Examination is online. The application process for the Lateral Entry schemes is offline.

The selection of candidates for the MBBS course at SRMCRI is based on the merit of the candidate in the entrance examination.

Sri Ramachandra Medical College Facilities

Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute (SRMCRI) has a well-equipped campus with modern facilities. These include:

• A 1000-bedded multi-specialty hospital
• A 500-seater auditorium
• A library with over 100,000 books and journals
• A state-of-the-art simulation lab
• A sports complex with a swimming pool, a gymnasium, and a tennis court
• Hostels for men and women
• A cafeteria
• A shopping complex

The hospital at SRMCRI is one of the largest and most modern hospitals in Chennai. It has a wide range of facilities, including a 24-hour emergency room, an intensive care unit, and a surgical ward. The hospital also has a number of specialty clinics, such as a cardiology clinic, a nephrology clinic, and a pediatrics clinic.

The library at SRMCRI has a large collection of books and journals on medicine, science, and technology. The library also has a number of electronic resources, such as online databases and e-books.

The simulation lab at SRMCRI is used to train students in clinical skills. The lab has a number of manikins and other equipment that can be used to simulate real-life medical situations.

The sports complex at SRMCRI is used by students to stay fit and healthy. The complex has a swimming pool, a gymnasium, and a tennis court.

The hostels at SRMCRI are comfortable and well-maintained. The hostels have single, double, and triple rooms. The hostels also have a mess, a laundry, and a common room.

The cafeteria at SRMCRI serves a variety of food items. The cafeteria also has a juice bar and a coffee shop.

The shopping complex at SRMCRI has a number of shops, such as a grocery store, a pharmacy, and a bookshop.

Sri Ramachandra Medical College Fees

The tuition fees for the MBBS course at Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute (SRMCRI) are around INR 5,00,000 per year.

Sri Ramachandra Medical College FAQs

Ques. How is the faculty of the college?

Ans. Sri Ramachandra Medical College faculty are not only experts at their field of interest but through faculty development programs are always constantly redefining their skills in education. Each department has a Head and a Dean and the other faculties are working at the following positions:

• Professor: 518
• Associate Professor: 125
• Assistant Professor: 211

Ques. What all achievements has the institute garnered?

Ans. The institute has following achievements to its name:

• The WHO has designated Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute as a WHO Collaborating Centre for Research and Training in Occupational Health
• In the 8th Medgate Today India Healthcare Awards 2018 function held at Mumbai in March 2018, Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute was awarded the ‘Best College encouraging Medical Entrepreneurship’ under the category of Best Private Medical Colleges.
• The Medical Council of India (MCI) has recognized and upgraded the Regional Centre in Medical Education Technologies, Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, as a Nodal Centre to conduct both Basic and Advance program in Medical Education Technologies for all medical college faculties in the region

Ques. How many programs does the institute offer?

Ans. Sri Ramachandra Medical College offers UG, PG and Higher Speciality Courses. It also offers various UG paramedical courses. For PG courses, it offers MD (Post Graduate Degree in Basic Medical Sciences) courses in 9 specializations, MD/MS (Post Graduate Degree in Clinical Courses) in 14 specializations and M.Sc. (Masters in Basic Medical Science Courses) in 5 specializations with capacity to intake a total of 166 candidates for MD/MS Programs and a total of 21 candidates for M.Sc. programs. For Speciality Courses, it offers DM/MCh Programs in 15 specializations with a total intake capacity of 32 students.

Ques. Does the college have an international student exchange program?

Ans. Yes. Every year lots of international students apply to study in the institute. Likewise there are International outbound programs as well which allow students to study abroad for a semester. Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (SRIHER) has over 100 MoUs with reputed International Partners across the world for various kinds of engagement.

Ques. Does the college provide any scholarship to students?

Ans. In order to aid meritorious and brilliant but poor/unaffordable students undergoing courses of study in the constituent units of Sri Ramachandra (Deemed to be University) the parent Trust, Sri Ramachandra Educational and HealthTrust, has set up a fund to award scholarships. The Scheme is named as Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research – Founder Chancellor Merit-cum-Means Scholarship. It is eligible for students who have passed the first year of their studies.

• It is provided to meritorious but poor students, whose parental/guardian’s annual income is INR 3 lakhs or less
• This scholarship is for students pursuing undergraduate courses
• The scholarships awarded will be towards full or partial tuition fee payable by the students and are tenable for the year of award only