Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute: Courses, Contact Details, Facilities

Saaradha Thilagam

Updated on - Dec 27, 2024

Latest Updates for Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute

18 December 2024 :
The NMC has released the detailed NEET UG 2025 syllabus PDF on the official website.
14 December 2024 :
The NEET PG 2025 exam date has been announced and is tentatively scheduled on Jun 15, 2025.

Overview

One of the most prestigious hospital and medical colleges, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute (CHRI) is located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in the year 2005–2006, CARE forms an active part of the Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, an institute that aims to offering a range of programs in the field of health sciences and medicine. This hospital has well-equipped medical facilities, technologically advanced equipment, and a focus on innovation and productivity in the medical field as well as being a teaching hospital.

Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute Highlights

Features	Details
Location	Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Established	2006
Affiliation	Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE)
Type of Institution	Healthcare and Medical Education Institution
Programs Offered	Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Doctoral courses in medical and health sciences
Accreditation	Recognized by Medical Council of India (MCI), NAAC Accredited
Hospital Facilities	Multi-specialty hospital with advanced medical equipment and diagnostic systems
Specialized Departments	Cardiology, Orthopedics, Neurology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, General Surgery, etc.
Research	Focus on clinical and medical research, in collaboration with national and international institutions
Healthcare Services	Comprehensive healthcare including emergency care, outpatient, and inpatient services
Infrastructure	State-of-the-art infrastructure, lecture halls, libraries, research labs, and student hostels
Admission Process	Based on entrance exams like NEET UG (for MBBS) and NEET PG (for Postgraduate courses)
International Collaborations	Partnerships with various universities and research organizations globally
Website	https://care.edu.in/

Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute Courses Fee and Eligibility

The MBBS course is completed for 4 years and 6 months are taken for the course duration and 12 months are taken for compulsory internship. The fee for the first year is ₹24.5 Lakhs and this is only the fee for tuition excluding other costs. Other expenses incurred amount to ₹1,18,320 and separate bills will be levied for the same. For further information, consult the sites of the college. See details in the table provided below.

Course Name	Eligibility Criteria	Fee Structure
MBBS	NEET UG qualified, 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology	INR 24.5 Lakhs per annum
MD (Doctor of Medicine)	NEET PG qualified, MBBS degree	INR 38 Lac per annum
MS (Master of Surgery)	NEET PG qualified, MBBS degree	INR 16,00,000 per annum
MCh (Super Speciality)	NEET SS qualified, MS in relevant field	INR 18,00,000 per annum
B.Sc. in Nursing	10+2 in Science (with PCB)	INR 1,50,000 per annum
M.Sc. in Nursing	B.Sc. in Nursing	INR 2,00,000 per annum
Diploma in Nursing	10+2 (with Science or equivalent)	INR 1,00,000 per annum
Ph.D. in Medical Sciences	Master’s degree in a relevant field, Entrance Exam	INR 2,50,000 per annum

Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute Admission

Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute has an undergraduate program in B.Sc. program duration of 3 to 5 years with 6 to 10 semesters. Applicants seeking admission to the B.Sc. program must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Minimum Age: 17 years

Eligibility Criteria: The applicants must pass 12th standard with CBSE, ISC, or Tamil Nadu 12th standard.

Course Name	Eligibility Criteria	Admission Process
MBBS	10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English; NEET UG qualified	Based on the NEET UG score
MD/MS	MBBS degree; NEET PG qualified	Based on the NEET PG score
MCh (Super Specialty)	MS in relevant field; NEET SS qualified	Based on the NEET SS score
B.Sc. Nursing	10+2 with Science (PCB)	Merit-based on previous academic performance
M.Sc. Nursing	B.Sc. Nursing	Merit-based or entrance exam (if applicable)
Diploma in Nursing	10+2 with Science or equivalent	Merit-based on previous academic performance

Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute Cutoffs

Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute (CHRI) doesn’t declare any cutoff ranks or scores on its official website. entry in various courses is done based on the scores obtained in respective entrance examinations like NEET UG for MBBS course and merit basis for the B. Sc. Nursing course etc. To get the most updated information regarding the cutoffs, the best approach would be to visit the university's official website or even direct contact with the authorities. They will describe performance standards for each course or account for minimum required scores or ranks. You can check the below 2019 cutoff.

Course	NEET CutOff 2019 Round 1	NEET CutOff 2019 Round 2
MBBS	356,660	215,923
MS in Obstetrics and Gynaecology	32,807	32,796
MS in General Surgery	37,462	39,012
MS in Orthopaedics	40,524	41,085
MD in Paediatrics	28,072	-
MD in Anaesthesiology	56,271	52,678
MD in Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy	24,329	22,705
MD in Radio Diagnosis	20,227

Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute Ranking

Indiatoday Ranking:

Stream / Category	2024 Ranking	2023 Ranking
Medical	#50 out of 55 in India	#51 out of 57 in India
Medical	#2nd in Chennai	#2nd in Chennai

The Week Ranking:

Stream / Category	2024 Ranking	2022 Ranking
Medical	#33 out of 44 in India	#32 out of 36 in India
Medical	#2nd in Chennai	#2nd in Chennai

NIRF Ranking:

Stream / Category	2024 Ranking	2023 Ranking
Overall	#101-150 out of 200 in India	#101 out of 200 in India
Overall	#10th in Chennai	#9th in Chennai
Medical	-	#48 out of 50 in India
Medical	-	#5th in Chennai

Outlook Ranking:

Stream / Category	2024 Ranking	2023 Ranking
Medical	#10 out of 28 in India	#11 out of 30 in India
Medical	-	-
Architecture	#27 out of 30 in India	#26 out of 30 in India

IIRF Ranking:

Stream / Category	2024 Ranking	2023 Ranking
Medical	#64 out of 113 in India	#47 out of 100 in India
Medical	#5th in Chennai	#6th in Chennai

NIRF Innovation Ranking:

Stream / Category	2023 Ranking
Overall	#151 out of 312 in India
Overall	#6th in Chennai

Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute Scholarship

Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute (CHRI) provides a range of scholarship opportunities to assist deserving students. These scholarships are designed to help alleviate financial burdens and reward outstanding academic performance. Below are some of the scholarships and financial support options available to students:

Types of Scholarships at Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute:

Type of Scholarship	Description
Merit-Based Scholarships	Awarded to students based on their academic performance in entrance exams or previous academic records.
Need-Based Scholarships	Provided to students who demonstrate financial need to continue their studies.
Government Scholarships	Available for students from reserved categories such as SC/ST/OBC, based on eligibility for government schemes.
Institute-Specific Scholarships	CHRI may offer scholarships to support students with extraordinary academic achievements or those facing financial difficulties.
Sports and Extracurricular Scholarships	For students who excel in sports or other extracurricular activities.
Research Scholarships	Offered to students pursuing research programs, including Ph.D., with support for research-related expenses.

Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute Scholarships

The central sector scholarship scheme is being implemented by MHRD to provide financial assistance to the meritorious students from low-income families to meet their day to day expenses.
Students can avail of the scholarships by downloading the scholarship form available on the University's official website.

Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute Placements

Chettinad University has a placements cell that conducts seminars, conferences, and training programs for the students.

Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute Infrastructure Facilities:

Sports:

The University campus has provided with playground, indoor and outdoor games for the students.
Indoor games include snooker, carom, chess, and many more.
It has one lush green international standard turf to play football, cricket, and many more games.

General Hospital:

The hospital helps to provide training to the students with a wealth of clinical material and equipment.
It offers outpatient services free of costs and surgeries are done at a subsidized cost round the clock.

Gymnasium:

The gymnasium is available with qualified trainers and is equipped with modern equipment.

Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute Hostel Details

Chettinad University's infrastructure facilities include a separate hostel for both girls and boys
The rooms have been furnished with all modern amenities

Publisher	Ranking & Year	Criteria
	#79 in 2024	University
	#11 in 2020	Medical

Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute Reviews

Overall Rating

2.7

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Distribution of Rating

>4-5 star

>3-4 star

>2-3 star

1-2 star

Placements & Internships

2.7

Fees & Scholarships

2.8

Academics & Faculty

2.3

College Infrastructure & Hostel Facilities

3.3

Clubs & Associations

2.5

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Jayashree Hariharan Batch 2022 MBBS [Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery]

Reviewed on Dec 11, 2017

2.5 Placements

3.5 Fees

Placements & Internships : I haven’t done any internship yet. We have good alumni network. There are no placements for MBBS.

Entrance Exams & Admissions : The candidate must clear the NEET exam and must have passed the 12th from a recognized institute.

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Radhika Srinivasan Batch 2020 MBBS [Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery]

Reviewed on Nov 24, 2017

2 Placements

2 Fees

1.5 Academics

3 Infrastructure

1.5 Campus

Placements & Internships : I have done an internship for one year with INR 8,000 per month as stipend. We have no placements.

Entrance Exams & Admissions : Candidate must have passed the 12th from a recognized institute to get admission in this college. The candidate must

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Shyamprashad Kannan Batch 2017 MBBS [Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery]

3.3

Reviewed on Mar 31, 2017

3.5 Placements

3 Fees

3 Academics

3.5 Infrastructure

3.5 Campus

Placements & Internships : The Internship I did through the CHC College was for a period of 1 year and I was awarded 15 k stipend once in two months. They maintain a good alumni network. &