Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute (CHRI), Chennai
Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute (CHRI) is one of the top deemed medical colleges in South India under the Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE). It is known for its large teaching hospital, structured academics, and strong clinical training. MBBS admissions are through MCC Deemed University Counselling. (Care Medicine)
MBBS Highlights
- 📍 Location: Kelambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- 🏛️ Established: 2006
- 🎓 University: Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE)
- 👨🎓 MBBS Seats: 250
- 🩺 Admission: NEET-UG through MCC Deemed Counselling. (Care Medicine)
MBBS Fees (2025–26)
- 💰 Tuition Fee: ₹27 lakh/year
- 💵 Other Fees: Around ₹1.18 lakh
- 🏠 Hostel & Mess: Approximately ₹2.2–4.2 lakh/year depending on room type. (Care Medicine)
Hospital & Clinical Exposure
- 🏥 1,600+ bed multi-specialty teaching hospital
- 👨⚕️ Around 4,000 OPD patients/day
- 🏥 Around 1,200 in-patients/day
- 🧪 Advanced simulation centre and modern laboratories
- 📚 Excellent library and research facilities
- 🎯 Strong emphasis on early clinical exposure and small-group teaching. (Care Medicine)
Pros
- ✅ Excellent patient load
- ✅ Strong clinical exposure
- ✅ Modern infrastructure
- ✅ Good faculty and research environment
- ✅ Good preparation support for NEET-PG/NExT
Things to Consider
- ⚠️ Total MBBS cost is high.
- ⚠️ Hostel rules are considered quite strict by many students.
- ⚠️ Administration receives mixed reviews, though academics and hospital exposure are generally rated positively. (Reddit)
Overall Rating
- 🏫 Academics: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4.7/5)
- 🏥 Clinical Exposure: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4.8/5)
- 👨⚕️ Faculty: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4.6/5)
- 🏠 Campus & Hostel: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4.4/5)
- 🌟 Overall: 4.7/5
My Updated Deemed Medical College Ranking
| Rank | College | Overall |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Mahatma Gandhi Medical College, Jaipur | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.9 |
| 🥈 | Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Wardha | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.9 |
| 🥉 | Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.9 |
| 4 | Padmashree Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Navi Mumbai | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.8 |
| 5 | IMS & SUM Hospital, Bhubaneswar | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.8 |
| 6 | KIMS Bhubaneswar | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.8 |
| 7 | Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute, Chennai | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.7 |
| 8 | Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical College, Pune | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.7 |
| 9 | MGM Medical College, Navi Mumbai | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.6 |
| 10 | Geetanjali Medical College, Udaipur | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.6 |
Recommendation
If your budget is around ₹1.4–1.6 crore, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute is one of the best deemed university options. I would place it above ACS Medical College, Vinayaka Mission, and Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences because it generally offers better patient load, stronger academics, and a more established reputation. The main drawback is its strict hostel regulations, which many students mention, but academically it remains a strong MBBS choice. (Reddit)
