Sri Ramachandra Medical College And Research Institute (SRMC & RI)

About Sri Ramachandra Medical College And Research Institute (SRMC & RI)

Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute (SRMC & RI) which is deemed to be a university located in Porur, Chennai, India.Sri Ramachandra Medical College And Research Institute (SRMC & RI) was established by N. P. V. Ramasamy Udayar on 11^th September, 1985. Since them the university has worked its way up to be declared the 10^th best Medical College in India and 21^st best among Pharmacy Colleges. In 1997, the university got its partnership with Harvard Medical International to improve health care quality and treatment of patients.

The university’s aim is to provide the best educational exposure to their doctors in training as well as specialized doctors. Sri Ramachandra Medical College And Research Institute (SRMC & RI) also aims to serve the public with its infrastructure, health care equipment, supported by the country’s best experts, rivaling those all around the world.

Eligibility for Sri Ramachandra Medical College And Research Institute (SRMC & RI)

For MBBS

• The candidate should be belonging to any State/ Union territory of India.
• The candidate should have completed 17 years of age till 31^st December of the previous year.
• Candidate must have passed class 12^th examinations or its equivalent examination with English, Physics, Chemistry, Botany/ Biology and Zoology/ Biotechnology.
• Candidate must have secured a minimum aggregate of 50% mark in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Botany, Zoology/ Biotechnology and English.
• For candidates belonging to SC/ OBC/ ST the minimum passing aggregate for the above mentioned subjects is 40%.

For BDS

• The candidate should be belonging to any State/ Union territory of India.
• The candidate should have completed 17 years of age till 31st December of the previous year.
• Candidate must have passed class 12th examinations or its equivalent examination with English, Physics, Chemistry, Botany/ Biology and Zoology.
• Candidate must have secured a minimum aggregate of 50% mark in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Botany, Zoology and English.
• For candidates belonging to SC/ OBC/ ST the minimum passing aggregate for the above mentioned subjects is 40%.

Admission Process of Sri Ramachandra Medical College And Research Institute (SRMC & RI)

When all of the terms and conditions for the eligibility are satisfied the next step is the entrance exam which is called National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET).

NEET application form process

• Candidates of MBBS and BDS can fill the application form in offline mode only.
• The application form must be filled very carefully and should be reviewed thoroughly.
• After filling the application form candidates have to provide three passport size color photographs for their application form, admit card form and attendance sheet. The candidate should sign on the photograph attached with the admit card.
• The candidate should then enclose self-attested copies of the required documents which are relating to qualification, nationality, date of birth, mark sheet of 10^th class or equivalency, transfer certificate or conduct certificate and copy of adhaar card. For more information you can visit their official website .
• After enclosing all the documents required the candidate then has to enclose a demand draft for Rs 1000 along with the application form. The demand draft should be drawn in favor of ‘Sri Ramachandra University’ payable at Chennai.

After completing all these processes the application can then be sent by Registered Post/ Courier Service/ Speed Post in an A4 size papered envelop before the due date to the address:

The Registrar,

Sri Ramachandra University,

Porur, Chennai – 600 166

NEET Examination

In the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test the candidate has to score a minimum of 50%, however, students of ST/ SC/ OBC have to score a minimum of 45%.

The entrance test has 180 MCQs with 4 options to choose from. The exam is conducted in 3 hours and the number of questions per subject is as follows:

• The maximum number of marks a candidate can achieve is 720.
• For every correct answer the candidate gets 4 marks and for every wrong answer the candidate loses one mark.
• The exam has to be performed with a black or blue pen.
• The questions from the above subjects are related to the information the candidate studied in 10+2 levels at school.

After the NEET examination takes place, a merit list is prepared and students are chosen according to their merit number. However, if two or more students have equal scores in NEET, preference will be given to

• Candidate having higher marks in Biology, NEET.
• Candidate having higher marks in Chemistry, NEET.
• Candidate older in age.

Students who are selected after the NEET examination scores then are given a schedule of NEET counseling in which they are guided about the subjects being offered in Sri Ramachandra Medical College And Research Institute (SRMC & RI) and how to complete the admission process. However, for this, NEET counseling, some documents are required:

• 10th class examination mark sheet and certificate.
• HSC examination mark sheet and certificate.
• NEET admit card and score sheet.
• Course and Conduct certificate.
• Caste certificate for candidates seeking SC/ ST/ OBC quota.

Fee Structure of Sri Ramachandra Medical College And Research Institute (SRMC & RI)

For MBBS

	Fee In Rs
Tuition Fee (Annual)	22,00,000
University Registration Fee (At the time admission only)	5,000
Admission Form, Eligibility Certificate Fee and Record note books etc	4,000
Health Insurance premium (Annual)	2,000
College Caution Deposit (interest free and refundable at the end of the course, after deduction for damage, if any)	50,000
Total (without hostel facilities) (A)	22,61,000
If hostel facility is availed:-
Hostel fee (Annual) A/C single room	1,60,000
Hostel Caution Deposit (interest free and refundable at the end of the course, after deduction for damage, if any)	50,000
Total (B)	2,10,000
Total (A+B)	24,71,000

 

For BDS

	Fee In Rs
Tuition Fee (Annual)	6,00,000
University Registration Fee (At the time admission only)	5,000
Admission Form, Eligibility Certificate Fee and Record note books etc	4,000
Health Insurance premium (Annual)	2,000
College Caution Deposit (interest free and refundable at the end of the course, after deduction for damage, if any)	50,000
Total (without hostel facilities) (A)	6,61,000
If hostel facility is availed:-
Hostel fee (Annual) A/C single room	1,60,000
Hostel Caution Deposit (interest free and refundable at the end of the course, after deduction for damage, if any)	50,000
Total (B)	2,10,000
Total (A+B)	8,71,000

 

Constituent Colleges of Sri Ramachandra Medical College And Research Institute (SRMC & RI)

• Sri Ramachandra Dental College
• Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute
• Sri Ramachandra College of Nursing
• Sri Ramachandra College of Pharmacy
• Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Physiotherapy
• Sri Ramachandra College of Allied Health Sciences
• Sri Ramachandra College of Biomedical Science, Technology and Research
• Sri Ramachandra College of Management
• Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Public Health

Courses Offered by Sri Ramachandra Medical College And Research Institute (SRMC & RI)

• MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery)
• Dental (UG & PG)
• Post-Graduation
• Nursing (UG &PG)
• Physiotherapy
• Pharmacy (UG & PG)
• Higher Specialty Course

Campus Facilities

The campus of Sri Ramachandra Medical College And Research Institute (SRMC & RI) is spread over 150 acres of land and is a refreshing green campus with exceptionally manicured lawns, gymnasium and restaurants. Exchange students from top universities around the world provide an international flavor to student life.  Along with studies there are many social activities on throughout the year like social events, annual cultural events, literary, fine arts events and sports.

Sports Activities

Sri Ramachandra Medical College And Research Institute (SRMC & RI) focuses on physical and mental fitness of a student along with their educational experience. The campus has the best cricket pitch, Football field, Tennis courts,  Basketball courts and Volleyball courts.

Library

The library has a rich collection of 54,500 books, 700 hard copy journals and more than 100,000 back issues. For reference purposes there are about 6,600 books. The library has also dedicated a separate ‘archives’ section for all old editions of the books dating back to 1892. A unique characteristic of the library is that a shelf is dedicated to the books autographed by their authors.

Other than this about 250 students can sit in the air-conditioned library and study and 270 students can be seated in the main library. In the world of technology and development our library provides more than 4,500 DVDs, CD-ROMs, and 1500 online journals. In addition to all this two internet labs with over 60 computers is available for any member of the university.

Hostel

There are separate hostel facilities for boys and girls with a total of 3608 rooms in 7 complexes.

Ladies Hostel

Ladies Hostel I & II – NRI Hostel, Contact No.: 393 (Extn.)

A total of 866 rooms (including 256 A/c rooms with attached bath & toilet) are available. Among the 610 non-A/c rooms with common bath & toilet facilities, 68 rooms have provision for split A/c. The special features of this complex include a dedicated space/room for yoga & gymnasium and table tennis. It also has a garment shop & beauty parlor.

Ladies Hostel III & IV Contact No.: LH-III – 391; LH-IV – 689 (Extn.)

With a total of 408 non-A/c rooms with common bath & toilet in each complex, accommodation is available on ‘single’ as well as ‘sharing’ basis.

Ladies Hostel V – NRI Hostel, Contact No.: 8890 (Extn.)

This complex has 336 single, A/c rooms with attached bath & toilet facility. It also has 2 kitchens, ‘Sakthi’ and ‘Ashok’ with 3 dining halls which serve all the students as well as parents/visitors/guests. In addition to the other usual amenities, it has 2 lifts.

Gents Hostel

Gents Hostel Contact, No.: 8700 (Extn.)

There are 2 blocks (Old & New) in this complex with a common mess which serves not only the students but also staff members of the University and guests. A total of 1222 rooms (including 520 A/c rooms) are available on ‘single’ or ‘sharing’ (max. 2 persons) accommodation basis with common bath & toilet facilities.

NRI Gents Hostel, Contact No.: 8876 (Extn.)

There are 368 deluxe rooms with A/c and attached bath & toilet facilities available on ‘single’ accommodation basis. Apart from the usual amenities, this hostel has a large conference room in its ground floor and 2 lifts.

Transport Facility

Sri Ramachandra Medical College And Research Institute (SRMC & RI) has a well-managed transport system with 61 drivers, 21 buses and 43 cars which have different timings of going in and out of the campus. 

Hospital

Sri Ramachandra Hospital is a tertiary care facility that focuses on the clinical teaching activity. Having been provided with 2,525, beds, the largest ICU in the region and the state-of-the-art equipment, the hospital offers the trainee with ample opportunities to acquire knowledge and skills from the finest doctors in the country. The hospital has excellent oncology, cardiothoracic, vascular surgery, interventional neuroradiology, neonatology, reproductive medicine, clinical embryology, critical care and emergency services to mention a few. The hospital seamlessly integrates with the colleges to provide knowledge and practical application of the acquired knowledge effortlessly.

Apart from all these facilities the campus also has an anti-ragging committee, parking for physically challenged, DTP and courier service, canteen, auditorium, active learning center, a temple, railway service, post office, skills lab and a grocery store as well.

University Life at Sri Ramachandra Medical College And Research Institute (SRMC & RI)

If you have made it this far then you deserve a pat on the back. However, the hard work and dedication towards your medical career has just begun. Here are a few heads up on how to get used to university life and to survive through the tough times.

Managing People

When it comes to people management, it is required that you stay attentive from day one. Notice the people around you and pick your friends carefully. Avoid conflicts; if you do end up in one try resolving it as soon as possible because it would be advantageous in the long run. Try to be a little sharp minded and keep yourself from getting exploited. Help out others, this way you can make more allies than enemies and they could end up helping you in your time of need.

Self Help

After you are done with your school/high school life, things are going to be different from there onwards. A lot of self-help will be required unlike in school. Since you have to enter your professional life afterwards and deal with real life challenges, you need to be prepared. That’s what the purpose of college is, it acts as a simulator for real life, preparing you for the future, and in the future most of your work will have to be done by yourself. The concept of self-help is important as it is not uncommon for a student enrolled in a college to find themselves in a situation where their formal education/lectures/slides are not helping them out. Maybe your ability of studying and retaining the knowledge is different than what is being provided in your current class. Whatever the cause may be, you will be required to go to the internet and look up a lot of things yourself. So you shouldn’t start panicking if you are lagging behind in a subject, just take a little time out and start recovering on your own, through research or the source provide.

Dr. Najeeb Lectures

In the off-chance that you find in a situation described above, and none of the above mentioned methods work, or even if you don’t feel like trying out all of them just yet, you can always go to Dr. Najeeb’s Lectures for help. These are video lectures which are a great source for self-studying. Dr. Najeeb Lectures are the world’s most popular medical Lectures, covering all the topics of Gross Anatomy, Neuro-anatomy, Embryology, Histology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology. These lectures cover almost all the topics in the current medical curriculum of most medical colleges. They contain visualization of what you study in your books. The hand-drawn illustrations in these lectures make it very easy to grasp the concepts. Furthermore, one can get a lifetime access to these lectures and even download the app to avail them anytime, anywhere.

At the end we would like to assure you that there are always ups and downs in life. Don’t lose hope; keep the tips provided above in mind and Good luck!