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Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research, Chennai also known as MAHER Chennai is a Deemed to be University established in 2004 after the approval of the University Grants Commission(UGC). MAHER Chennai consists of Meenakshi Medical College, Hospital and Research Institute (MMCHRI), at Kanchipuram, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital (MADCH), at Maduravoyal, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences(FAHS), at Kanchipuram, Arulmigu Meenakshi College of Nursing(AMCON), at Kanchipuram, and Meenakshi College of Nursing(MCON), at Mangadu. MAHER Chennai offers higher education in Healthcare including courses in Humanities and Science, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, and Faculty of Yoga Science and Therapy at the main institute of MAHER Chennai located at K.K.Nagar, Chennai.
Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research, Chennai has been certified multiple times by Government and Non-Government Organisations. The major certifications that MAHER Chennai has received were from UGC, NAAC, NIRF, ISO and MIC.
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The courses at MAHER Chennai are provided at the undergraduate level varying from 3 to 5 years, at the postgraduate level varying from 2 to 3 years, at the doctoral level of 3 years and at a diploma programme of 2 years. MAHER Chennai courses are categorised discipline-wise like Medicine & Allied Sciences, Management & Business Administration, Computer Application & Information Technology, Sciences, Commerce, Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, and many more. For detailed information about courses and fees and its eligibility criteria please check the section linked below.
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MAHER Chennai Admissions at UG, PG or Doctoral levels in Medicine and Dentistry are granted based on the NEET score obtained by the candidate followed by MCC Counselling. Candidates are required to fill the registration form on the official website to be eligible for the course of their choice and then proceed with the entrance exam. Selected students will be notified to pay the fees to confirm the allotment of seats.
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MAHER Chennai placement cell provides assistance and guidance to its students by enhancing their skills and abilities, and intellect. On the basis of MAHER Chennai placement report of 2021-22 for undergraduate programmes of 3 years a total of 579 students were eligible for MAHER Chennai Placements and 237 students were placed with a median salary of Rs 4 lakhs p.a and rest 342 students decided to pursue higher education. For detailed information about placements and placement statistics of previous years please have a look at the section linked below.
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MAHER Chennai infrastructure at its constituent colleges MADCH, Maduravoyal and MMCHRI, Kanchipuram is built in area of over 5 and 39 acres respectively. It has Hi-Tech facilities available at both constituent colleges with multiple laboratories and research facilities at MMCHRI, Kanchipuram. MAHER Chennai infrastructure also offers separate hostels for boys and girls, library, auditorium, indoor and outdoor sports facilities, a mess, and parking facilities for its patients, students and staff.
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MAHER Chennai scholarships consist of three scholarships which are Merit Based Scholarship, MAHER Chennai Scholarship and Meenakshi Scholarship. Merit-based scholarship and Meenakshi scholarship are available for the students and are being offered to eligible candidates as for MAHER Chennai scholarship it will be provided to the eligible students soon.
MAHER Chennai institute is located at No. 12, Vembuli Amman Koil Street, West K.K. Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu and is easily accessible by various means of transport. The closest railway station to MAHER Chennai institute is Pazavanthangal Road Junction at a distance of approximately 10 kms. The closest bus stop to the institute is MTC Bus Depot which is about 3 kms away from the institute. Chennai International Airport is the closest airport to MAHER Chennai institute with a distance of approximately 11 kms.
Parameter | Description |
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Established | 2004 |
Exam | NEET, NEET PG, NEET MDS |
Courses | 17 Degrees and 65 Courses |
Institute Type | Deemed to be University |
Approvals | UGC |
Gender | Co-ed |
Student Count | 3920 |
Faculty Count | 677 |
Campus Size | 54 acres |
Gender Percentage | Male 24% and Female 76% |
Percentage Of Students from Outside the States | 49% |
Domain | Year | Score | Rank Band | Rank |
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Universities | 2024 | -NA- | 101-150 | -NA- |
Universities | 2023 | -NA- | 101-150 | -NA- |
Universities | 2022 | -NA- | 101-150 | -NA- |
Universities | 2021 | -NA- | 101-150 | -NA- |
Universities | 2019 | 38.45 | -NA- | 100 |
Universities | 2018 | 38.7 | -NA- | 88 |
Domain | Year | Score | Rank Band | Rank |
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Overall | 2023 | -NA- | 151-200 | -NA- |
Overall | 2021 | -NA- | 151-200 | -NA- |
Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research, Chennai currently only offers Merit-based scholarships but soon MAHER Chennai scholarships will be available for students who do not have financial support to continue or pursue higher education at the institute. Meenakshi scholarship is now available for the eligible students and the MAHER Chennai scholarships will also be offered to the eligible students. Eligibility criteria for available scholarships and soon to be available scholarships is listed below.
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Merit Based scholarship
Score in NEET 2023 | Scholarship amount per annum | |
MBBS | BDS | |
More than 400 | Rs 4,50,000/- | Rs 2,00,000/- |
350 - 399.99 | Rs 3,50,000/- | Rs 1,50,000/- |
300 - 349.99 | Rs 2,50,000/- | Rs 1,00,000/- |
250 - 299.99 | Rs 1,50,000/- | Rs 75,000/- |
200 - 249.99 | — | Rs 50,000/- |
Sports Quota (only for students who represented State/National Team) | — | Rs 2,50,000 |
This scholarship is only available for MBBS and BDS students based on their NEET score.
Students with a single parent who have an make less than Rs 1,00,000 annually.
Students whose parents are ex-servicemen – personnel and served in Defence Forces of any cadre.
Students who belong to SC/ST Category with 60% or more marks in the qualifying examination regardless of the board.
Students who will be the first graduates in their family.
Students who won in Intercollegiate / State / Regional / National / International level Co- Curricular / extracurricular events (scientific / sports / culturals / literary / Fine arts events) in past academic years.
Students with an overall score of 60% or more in last academic year/semester exams.
This scholarship was recently offered to students and can be filled out at the official website for a limited period of time.
Students who secured 60% or more marks in the qualifying exam regardless of the board(for students who do not belong to SC/ST category)
SC/ST category students who obtained 60% or more marks in qualifying exams irrespective of the board.
Children with a single parent that earn less than Rs 1,00,000 per year.
Children of ex-servicemen – personnel who served in Defence Forces in any cadre.
Students whose parents are employees at MAHER Chennai.
Students who are siblings of MAHER Chennai alumnus.
Candidates who will become first graduates in their family.
Students who are physically challenged
MAHER Chennai alumnus who are applying for post graduation.
This scholarship is not available for the students yet but it will be offered soon.
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Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research in 2004.
Candidates must have passed the 10+2 level examination from a recognised board to be eligible for B.Sc.Visual Communication at MAHER Chennai.
As per NIRF Rankings 2024, Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research is ranked among universities in the rank band of 101-150 and 12th in pharmacy category.
Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research is spread over 54 acres of land.
Yes, Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research is a co-educational institution.
Some of the UG courses offered at the undergraduate level by MAHER Chennai are B.Com, B.Sc., B.B.A. etc.
Yes, Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research is accredited by NAAC.
Yes, Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research is a private college?
The total faculty strength at MAHER Chennai is 677.
Ranked amongst top 3% universities globally (QS Rankings)
Admissions open for BA/BSc. Liberal Arts (Honours) & BA / BSc. Liberal Arts (Honors) with Research
Ranked #46 amongst Universities in India by NIRF | Ranked #1 in Academic Reputation in India by QS World University Rankings
A++ Grade by NAAC | Recognized as Category-1 University by UGC | 100% Placement, 60 LPA Highest CTC, 400+ Recruiters
Ranked #1 Among all Private Indian Universities In QS Asia Rankings 2025 | Scholarships worth 210 CR
India's Largest University | NAAC A++ | 100% Placements Record | Highest CTC 3 Cr PA | 145 + Programmes in 55+ Disciplines