Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Approved by NMC·Affiliated to Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education & Research(Deemed to be University), Chennai·Estd. 1985
Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai is a medical college and research institute in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, with a teaching history reaching back to 1985. Combining education with clinical research, it offers MBBS at the undergraduate level along with MD and MS postgraduate specialisations, all under the regulatory framework of the National Medical Commission (NMC). Admission is conducted through NEET-UG for MBBS and NEET-PG for postgraduate seats, followed by the applicable counselling rounds.
NEET aspirants researching Sri Ramachandra Medical College Chennai admission 2026 can use this page to consolidate the key details: courses offered, eligibility, fee structure, admission process, cutoff guidance, seat matrix and campus facilities for the 2026 session, helping you make informed counselling decisions.
Compiled from MCC & state counselling allotments (2023–2025) and official fee notifications.
MBBS 250 · MD 21 · MS 5 · MCh 1
A complete list of programmes on offer — 86 across 4 levels, drawn from official seat, counselling and course records.
Category × quota — latest closing ranks (2025). Lower rank = harder. Tap a row for the year trend.
| Category | Deemed NRI Seats Quota | Deemed/Paid Seats Quota | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 12,07,338R4 | 2,63,126R5 | ||||||||||||
Final-round closing rank each year (lower = harder). | ||||||||||||||
Source: MCC & state NEET counselling allotments (2023–2025). Closing ranks are NEET All-India Ranks; they vary by category, quota and round.
27 specialisations across 3 degrees. Best closing rank per branch (2025).
| Specialisation | Best closing rank | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Radio-Diagnosis | 13,782 | 2025 |
| Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy | 16,846 | 2025 |
| General Medicine | 18,130 | 2025 |
| Paediatrics | 26,650 | 2025 |
| Respiratory Medicine | 39,239 | 2025 |
| Emergency Medicine | 42,108 | 2025 |
| Psychiatry | 51,319 | 2025 |
| Geriatrics | 64,665 | 2025 |
| Radiation Oncology | 68,682 | 2025 |
| Pathology | 71,844 | 2025 |
| Anaesthesiology | 71,961 | 2025 |
| Pharmacology | 85,236 | 2025 |
| Transfusion Medicine | 87,489 | 2025 |
| Microbiology | 1,09,544 | 2025 |
| Community Medicine | 1,10,115 | 2025 |
| Biochemistry | 1,23,938 | 2025 |
| Forensic Medicine | 1,28,730 | 2025 |
| Sports Medicine | 1,29,954 | 2025 |
| Laboratory Medicine | 1,63,894 | 2025 |
| Physiology | 1,89,840 | 2025 |
| Anatomy | 2,22,887 | 2025 |
Annual tuition by quota. Management & NRI quotas, where applicable, are higher.
| Course | NRI |
|---|---|
| MBBS Verified2025 | $47,000 |
MD
₹6 L – ₹64.5 L / year
MD/MS
₹6 L / year
MS
₹32 L – ₹64.5 L / year
Source: official FRC / counselling brochures where available. Fees for this college are verified against official 2025-26 sources.
How seats at this college are filled through NEET counselling.
MCC
15% All-India Quota
Selection Committee DME
State / management quota
Admission to Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute is entirely NEET-based; there is no separate entrance test. Undergraduate seats (MBBS) are filled through NEET-UG. Postgraduate (MD/MS/DNB and allied) seats are filled through NEET-PG. Candidates must qualify NEET and then take part in centralised counselling — direct admission is not permitted.
As a deemed university, seats span an All India / management quota and, where applicable, an NRI quota. Deemed-university seats are counselled centrally by MCC in dedicated rounds. Management and NRI quotas carry higher fees but the same NEET-qualification requirement — a valid NEET rank is mandatory for every seat.
To secure a seat, a NEET-qualified candidate registers for the relevant counselling, fills a preference list that includes Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, and is allotted a seat if their rank clears the closing rank for that quota and category in that round. Closing ranks move each year with the number of applicants and seats, so treat past cut-offs as guidance, not a guarantee.
In 2025, the MBBS General-category closing rank at Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute was around 2,63,126 (Deemed/Paid Seats Quota). Closing ranks differ by category, quota and round — the full table above lists every combination.
Across NEET-PG specialisations, the most competitive General-category seats at Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute closed near rank 13,782 in the latest year; less-sought branches close at higher (larger) ranks. Round-wise closing ranks by specialisation are listed in the PG cut-off section above.
Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute has 250 MBBS seats. These are filled through NEET-UG counselling — the 15% All India Quota and the Tamil Nadu state quota, plus management/NRI quotas where applicable.
The undergraduate tuition fee under the state/convener quota is about ₹30 L per year (2025 data). Fees exclude hostel, mess and university charges.
The NRI-quota fee is around US$47,000 per year. NRI/management seats require the same valid NEET rank as any other seat.
Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute offers MBBS, NEET-PG specialisations (MCh, MD, MS), Allied Health Sciences, Biotechnology & Life Sciences and Healthcare Management, with a total of 27 PG specialisations. See the courses section above for the full list.
Source: MCC & state NEET-PG counselling allotments (2023–2025). Closing ranks are NEET-PG All-India Ranks.
Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute is a deemed deemed-to-be university in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. As a private/deemed institution, it offers management and NRI quotas alongside merit seats, at higher fees.
Qualify NEET-UG, then register for the relevant counselling (MCC for the All India / deemed quota and the Tamil Nadu State NEET-UG Counselling for the state quota), list Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute in your choices, and you are allotted a seat if your rank clears the closing rank for your category and quota. Admission is strictly rank-and-choice based; there is no direct or donation admission.
Across 2023–2025, the MBBS General closing rank has ranged between about 2,63,126 and 3,70,144. Year-on-year movement depends on applicant numbers and seat changes — see the round-wise table for the exact trend.
PG residents receive a stipend of about ₹48K per month in the first year, rising to about ₹50K by the third year. Exact terms vary by degree, specialisation and quota — check the PG fees table.
Yes. Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute is recognised by NMC and affiliated to Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education & Research(Deemed to be University), Chennai. Its degrees are valid for registration and further study.
Yes. Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute has an attached teaching hospital of around 1,800 beds, providing clinical training for its students.
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