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Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, KelambakkamChettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Kelambakkam

Chettinad Health City, SH 49A, Kelambakkam, Tamil Nadu 603103

Kelambakkam, Tamil Nadu,

Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Kelambakkam

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. The institute has secured 49th rank in the Medical category in NIRF 2021 Ranking. 

The institute has secured 49th rank in the Medical category in NIRF 2021 Ranking with an overall score of 45.23 out of 100.

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. 

 

About Chettinad Medical College:

College Name Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute Kanchipuram
Short names Chettinad Medical College Kanchipuram, CHRI Kanchipuram, Chettinad Medical College Chennai
Situated in Kanchipuram Tamilnadu
Founded in 2006
Institute Type Deemed
Affiliated with Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (Deemed University) Chettinad
Approved by NMC
All India Ranking (AIR) 49
State-Wise Ranking 9
Counselling Conducting Authority name Directorate of Medical Education, Tamil Nadu
Hostel Facility available Yes (Male and Female)

What all facilities are provided to the students on Chettinad Medical College campus?

Chettinad Medical College has the following facilities available for the students who will take admission to this medical college. These facilities are provided to the students for their convenience. The aspirants who wish to pursue any course from this medical college, can check the table below for available facilities.

Medical Computer labs
Library Sports
Auditorium Cafeteria
Hostel Laboratory
Hospital O.P.D.
Centre for Community Medicine Blood Bank
Medical Social & Welfare Services –

Programs available for admission in Chettinad Medical College:

Chettinad Medical College offers various UG, PG, diploma and super speciality medical programs to the students. Admisison to these programs is offered through various NEET examinations. The students who wish to study in this medical college should make sure that they meet all the eligibility requirements of the desired program. Admission to the desired program will be given only when the student meets the requirements of the program. If he/she doesn't fulfil the requirements of the desired program, he/she will not be admitted to this medical college.

The available courses at Chettinad Medical College are mentioned below for the students.

1) MBBS- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

2) MD- Doctor of Medicine

3) MS- Master of Surgery

4) DM- Doctorate of Medicine

5) M.Ch.-Master of Chirurgiae

6) PG Diploma

What is the duration of MBBS program and how many MBBS seats are there for admission in Chettinad Medical College?

MBBS program's duration in Chettinad Medical College:

The students who wish to pursue this program from Chettinad Medical College can check the duration of this course below.

Program name Duration
MBBS 4.5 years + 1 year of mandatory rotatory Internship

Available MBBS seats for admission to Chettinad Medical College:

Chettinad Medical College offers the following number of seats for admission under its MBBS program.

Program name Available MBBS seats for admission
MBBS 250

What is the total duration of MBBS rotatory internship in Chettinad Medical College?

The total duration of the MBBS internship is 1 year. During this period, the MBBS students of Chettinad Medical College work under various departments of the hospital for a specific period of time. The students also get a monthly stipend from the hospital for the work they do during their internship. The MBBS internship is very important for all the students who pursue the MBBS program because without completing the internship, the student will not get their MBBS degree as the degree is not considered complete without the internship.

The aspirants can check the total duration of MBBS internship below in the table.

Departments names Compulsory time duration for Internship
Community Medicine Two months
Medicine including 15 days of Psychiatry Two months
Surgery including 15 days of Anaesthesia Two months
Obstt./Gynae. including Family Welfare Planning Two months
Paediatrics One month
Orthopaedics including PMR One month
E.N.T. 15 days
Ophthalmology 15 days
Casualty 15 days
Elective posting 15 days
Total  12 months

MBBS subjects to be studied in Chettinad Medical College:

The students study the below-mentioned medical subjects while pursuing MBBS from Chettinad Medical College.

Semesters Subjects Covered during MBBS
1-2: Two Semesters Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology
3-4-5: Three Semesters Community Medicine; Forensic Medicine, Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Clinical postings inwards, O.P.D.s to begin here;
6-7-8-9: Four Semesters Community Medicine, Medicine and Allied subjects (Psychiatry, Dermatology); Obst. Gynae.; Pediatrics; Surgery and allied subjects
(Anesthesiology, E.N.T., Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics);
Clinical postings;

MBBS fees in Chettinad Medical College:

The fee structure of the MBBS program is given below in the table for the aspirants who are planning to pursue this course from Chettinad Medical College.

Fee type Fees per year in Rs/USD$
Tuition Fee in Rs For general students – 22,00,000/-
Tuition fees for NRI students in (USD$) 50,000 US $
Caution Deposit fees 10,000/-
Laptop, Uniform, University Registration Fee, etc. 1,21,000/-

NOTE- The fee is subject to change.

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NEET UG 2023 cutoff for various category students:

The NEET UG 2023 cutoff is given below in the table for the students who have given this exam this year and wish to pursue MBBS from Chettinad Medical College.

Categories names Qualifying criteria NEET UG 2023 cutoff 
UR/EWS 50th Percentile 720-137
OBC 40th Percentile 136-107
SC 40th Percentile 136-107
ST 40th Percentile 136-107
UR / EWS & PH 45th Percentile 136-121
OBC & PH 40th Percentile 120-107
SC & PH 40th Percentile 120-107
ST & PH 40th Percentile 120-108

MD/MS duration and their intake capacity in Chettinad Medical College:

MD/MS programs duration in Chettinad Medical College:

Under MD/MS programs, various specialisation courses are available for the students. the students can choose any of the specialisation courses to pursue. After completing these courses, the students become specialised doctors in their field of specialisation.

The duration of MD/MS programs is given below in the table.

PG courses names Duration
MD – Sports Medicine 3 Years
MS – General Surgery 3 Years
MD/MS – Obstetrics & Gynaecology 3 Years
MD – Radio Diagnosis/Radiology 3 Years
MS ENT 3 Years
MD – Paediatrics 3 Years
MD – Psychiatry 3 Years
MD – General Medicine 3 Years
MD – Anaesthesiology 3 Years
MS – Orthopaedics 3 Years
MD – Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy 3 Years
MD/MS – Ophthalmology 3 Years
MD – Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases / Pulmonary Medicine 3 Years
MD – Pathology 3 Years
MD/MS – Anatomy 3 Years
MD – Pharmacology 3 Years
MD – Bio-Chemistry 3 Years
MD – Physiology 3 Years
MD – Social & Preventive Medicine / Community Medicine 3 Years
MD – Microbiology 3 Years

Available seats under MD/MS programs at Chettinad Medical College:

Chettinad Medical College offers the following number of seats under its MD/MS programs.

PG programs names Available PG seats for admission 
MD – Sports Medicine 2
MS – General Surgery 16
MD/MS – Obstetrics & Gynaecology 9
MD – Radio Diagnosis/Radiology 6
MS ENT 4
MD – Paediatrics 9
MD – Psychiatry 3
MD – General Medicine 14
MD – Anaesthesiology 13
MS – Orthopaedics 10
MD – Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy 5
MD/MS – Ophthalmology 5
MD – Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases / Pulmonary Medicine 4
MD – Pathology 3
MD/MS – Anatomy 2
MD – Pharmacology 4
MD – Bio-Chemistry 2
MD – Physiology 4
MD – Social & Preventive Medicine / Community Medicine 8
MD – Microbiology 3

MD/MS fee structure in Chettinad Medical College:

To pursue MD/MS programs from Chettinad Medical College, the students will be required to pay the tuition fees for these courses during the admission round in this medical college. The eligible students will be called by the college authorities to participate in the admission process.

The fee structure of these courses is given below for the students who wish to pursue these programs from Chettinad Medical College.

PG programs names PG fees in Rs
MD Rs- 18,50,000/-
MS Rs- 20,00,000/-

NOTE- The fees is subject to change.

NEET PG 2023 cutoff for various category students:

The cutoff list of the NEET PG 2023 exam is provided below in the table for the students who appeared in this exam this year and wish to pursue PG medical programs from Chettinad Medical College.

Categories names

Minimum Qualifying/Eligibility Criteria

Cut-off (Out of 800)

General / EWS

50th percentile

291

General-PwBD

45th percentile

274

SC/ST/ OBC (Including PwBD of SC/ST/OBC)

40th percentile

257

List of documents which are required for admission in Chettinad Medical College:

The studnets who wish to study in Chettinad Medical College should carry the following documents while going for admission in this medical college.

Documents needed for UG admission:

  • Admit Card
  • Scorecard or Rank Letter
  • Class 10 certificate and mark sheet (for date of birth)
  • Class 12 certificate and mark sheet
  • ID proof (Aadhar/PAN Card/Driving License/Passport)
  • Eight passport-size photographs
  • Provisional Allotment Letter
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • PwD Certificate (if applicable)

Documents required for PG admission:

  • MBBS Certificate.
  • MBBS 3rd Part II mark sheet.
  • Medical Registration Certificate.
  • Internship Completion Certificate.
  • Photo identity proof in the form of a Certificate with an attested photo from the Head of Institution last studied/Copy of Passport/Aadhar Card/PAN Card/Driving License (Self-attested photocopy after verifying with the original documents).
  • Copy of: Birth Certificate for proof of age (if the date of birth is not given in the HSC mark sheet/ certificate).
  • NEET Score Card.
  • Copy of Online Counselling Registration Certificate.
  • Sponsorship Certificate from State Govt. If applicable.
  • Passport size Photographs 8 copies.

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