Sree Balaji Medical College & Hospital (SBMCH), Chennai
Sree Balaji Medical College & Hospital (SBMCH) is a deemed medical college under Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research (BIHER). It is recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and MBBS admissions are conducted through MCC Deemed University Counselling. (SBM College of Home Science)
MBBS Highlights
- 📍 Location: Chromepet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- 🏛️ Established: 2003
- 🎓 University: Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research (BIHER)
- 👨🎓 MBBS Seats: 250
- 🩺 Admission: Through NEET-UG + MCC Deemed Counselling. (SBM College of Home Science)
MBBS Fees (2025–26)
- 💰 Tuition Fee: ₹27.5 lakh/year
- 🏠 Hostel Fee: Approximately ₹1–1.5 lakh/year (varies by accommodation)
- 💵 One-time Charges: Registration, admission, research and other university fees apply. (Bhaarath Medical College and Hospital)
Hospital & Facilities
- 🏥 Multi-specialty teaching hospital
- 👨⚕️ Good patient inflow with adequate clinical exposure
- 🧪 Modern laboratories and simulation facilities
- 📚 Central library
- 🏠 Separate hostels for boys and girls
- 🌳 30+ acre campus with modern academic infrastructure. (SBM College of Home Science)
Pros
- ✅ Well-established medical college
- ✅ Good infrastructure
- ✅ Chennai location provides diverse clinical exposure
- ✅ Good postgraduate departments
- ✅ Recognized deemed university
Things to Consider
- ⚠️ Tuition fee is relatively high.
- ⚠️ Student feedback on administration and campus experience is mixed. While MBBS academics are generally considered satisfactory, reviews about management and non-academic aspects vary. (Reddit)
Overall Rating
- 🏫 Academics: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ 4.3/5
- 🏥 Clinical Exposure: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ 4.3/5
- 👨⚕️ Faculty: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ 4.3/5
- 🏠 Campus & Hostel: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ 4.2/5
- 🌟 Overall: 4.3/5
My Updated Deemed Medical College Ranking
| Rank | College | Overall |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Saveetha Medical College, Chennai | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.9 |
| 🥇 | Mahatma Gandhi Medical College, Jaipur | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.9 |
| 🥈 | Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Wardha | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.9 |
| 🥈 | Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.9 |
| 5 | Padmashree Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Navi Mumbai | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.8 |
| 6 | IMS & SUM Hospital, Bhubaneswar | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.8 |
| 7 | KIMS Bhubaneswar | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.8 |
| 8 | Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.7 |
| 9 | Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical College, Pune | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.7 |
| 10 | Sree Balaji Medical College & Hospital, Chennai | ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ 4.3 |
| 11 | Shri Sathya Sai Medical College (SBV) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ 4.4 |
| 12 | ACS Medical College | ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ 4.2 |
Recommendation
Sree Balaji Medical College is a decent upper-mid tier deemed medical college. It offers good academics, decent clinical exposure, and a well-established hospital, but if you have admission opportunities at Saveetha, Chettinad, MGMC Jaipur, JNMC Wardha, or KIMS Karad, those colleges are generally stronger in terms of clinical training, research opportunities, and overall national reputation. (SBM College of Home Science)
