
Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Kelambakkam
Kelambakkam, Tamil Nadu College of Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Kelambakkam- Ranked 1 for IITs by India Today 2020
- Ranked 2 for IITs by NIRF 2020
- Ranked 8 for MBA by NIRF 2020
- Ranked 1 for Engineering by The Week 2019
- Ranked 2 for Engineering by JEE Cutoff 2019
- Ranked 2 for Engineering by Outlook 2019
About Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Kelambakkam
Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute (CHRI), Kelambakkam was established in the year 2006. The campus spreads over 95 acres of land. CHRI is a constituent college of the Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE). The college offers undergraduate (MBBS), postgraduate (MD, MS, PGD) and super speciality courses in various areas.
Location:
CHRI is located at SH 49A, Kelambakkam, Tamil Nadu. Urappakkam Railway Station is 22.7 km away and Chettinad Health City Bus Stand is 1 km away from the college. Chennai International Airport is 31.6 km away and it will take around 1 hour 7 minutes to reach the college. Students can take a cab or a bus to reach Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute. The college is well connected with all modes of transportation.
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Courses & Fees
Admissions 2021
Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Kelambakkam Admission Process:
Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Kelambakkam offers admission to the undergraduate (MBBS), postgraduate and super speciality courses. Admission to the courses will be done through National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET). The detailed admission process is given below:
For Undergraduate Courses (MBBS):
- Candidates should qualify the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG).
- Aspirants should fill an online application form on the website of CHRI.
- Admission will be done on the basis of the marks scored in an entrance test, seat allotment, document verification and fee payment.
For Postgraduate Courses:
- Candidates should qualify the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET-PG).
- Aspirants should fill an online application form on the website of CHRI.
- Admission will be done on the basis of the marks scored in an entrance test, seat allotment, document verification and fee payment.
For Super Speciality Courses:
- Candidates should qualify the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET-SS).
- Aspirants should fill an online application form on the website of CHRI.
- Admission will be done on the basis of the marks scored in an entrance test, seat allotment, document verification and fee payment.
Placements
Medicine and Allied Sciences (M.B.B.S.)
Medicine and Allied Sciences (M.D.)
Sciences (M.Sc.)
Exams and Cutoffs
Facilities
Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Kelambakkam provides many infrastructural facilities to the students and faculty such as laboratories to provide them practical knowledge, library with a collection of books, separate hostels for boys and girls, cafeteria to serve food to them, gymnasium for the physical fitness. Various other facilities like wi-fi, museum, etc are also available for them.
- Laboratories: CHRI has laboratories for each department so that students can get practical knowledge for better understanding.
- Library: Library of Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Kelambakkam has a collection of national and international journals, books, magazines, etc.
- Hostel: The institute has a separate hostel for boys and girls with other facilities such as water cooler, wi-fi, etc. Warden is also available to take care of the students.
- Cafeteria: CHRI has a cafeteria inside the campus that serve food to the students and staff at a reasonable price. It also provides evening snacks to the students.
- Gym: A well-equipped gymnasium with all the necessary equipment is available for the students so that they can maintain their physical fitness.
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Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Kelambakkam, Kanchipuram-603103, Tamil Nadu, India
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Constituent
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Accreditation of this College:
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