MAHER

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The Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research (MAHER) is a leading Deemed-to-be University located in Chennai. It is highly regarded for its focus on medical and health sciences education. The university is accredited with a prestigious 'A+' Grade by NAAC and its constituent medical and dental colleges are approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and the Dental Council of India (DCI) respectively. For 2025, MAHER is ranked among the Top 100 medical institutions in India by the NIRF. 🩺 The flagship program at MAHER is the five-and-a-half-year Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS). The university also offers a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) and numerous other allied health science and nursing programs. Admission to the MBBS program for the 2026 batch is strictly based on the candidate's rank in the NEET-UG examination, with counselling managed by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). The annual tuition fee for the management quota is approximately ₹24 Lakhs. Upon completion of their academic course, MBBS students undertake a mandatory one-year Compulsory Rotatory Residential Internship (CRRI) at the university's own 1500+ bed super-specialty teaching hospital. This provides extensive hands-on clinical experience. The university has an excellent track record of its graduates securing top ranks in the NEET-PG entrance examination for postgraduate studies. Graduates are highly sought after by leading hospital chains like Apollo Hospitals and Fortis Healthcare, while many also pursue higher studies or establish successful private practices.

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