Saveetha Medical College, Chennai
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11th (NIRF Medical 2025)
NIRF Rank
Private (Deemed University)
Ownership Type
Saveetha Medical College & Hospital
Associated Hospital
Established 2008
History
Introduction
Saveetha Chennai
Saveetha Medical College, Chennai, was established in 2008 under the Saveetha Institute of Medical & Technical Sciences (SIMATS), the deemed university (its parent trust was set up in 2001). One of about 13 institutions under the university, it is among the highest-ranked private medical colleges in Chennai (ranked 3rd in Chennai after CMC and AVV) and offers about 12 super-specialty departments. The NMC has granted 250 MBBS seats and 132 postgraduate seats every year.
- MBBS Entrance Exam:NEET-UG
- MBBS FeesApproximately ₹1,35,50,000 (full course)
- Eligibility Criteria:10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English + NEET-UG
- MBBS Seats250
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Recognition & Prestige
Rankings
Rankings:
11th
NIRF Medical 2025
3rd
in Chennai
Saveetha ranked 11th in the NIRF Medical category 2025 and 3rd among medical colleges in Chennai (after CMC and AVV), and holds a QS I-Gauge 'Platinum Plus' rating for research output. The other tiles show hospital beds (~1,700+) and MBBS seats (250).
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Academic Excellence
MBBS at Saveetha Chennai: Key Highlights
Saveetha combines the most MD/MS faculty in Tamil Nadu, a 1,700+ bed teaching hospital, advanced technology, Guinness World Records, NAAC A++ / Platinum Plus accreditation, and a strong research output.
Largest MD/MS Faculty in Tamil Nadu
1,700+ Bed Teaching Hospital
Advanced Technology
Guinness World Records
Accreditations
Research & Library
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Programme Structure
MBBS Curriculum & Internship Structure
Students follow the national MBBS curriculum (under the deemed university SIMATS), combining medical theory with hospital-based clinical training at Saveetha Medical College & Hospital.
MBBS Course
Total Duration:
5.5 Years
Internship Duration:
1 Year
Academic Duration:
4.5 Years (+ 1 Year Internship)
Course Type:
Full-time
Mode of study:
On campus
Degree:
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
MBBS Fee Structure
Course Type:
Full-time
Mode of Study:
On campus – Full Time
MBBS Syllabus & Departments at Saveetha Medical College, Chennai
1 Year
Pre-Clinical Departments
These departments offer a strong foundation in basic medical-science subjects:
AnatomyPhysiologyBiochemistry1.5 Years
Para-Clinical Departments
These departments build understanding of disease mechanisms, therapy, and diagnostics:
PharmacologyPathologyMicrobiologyForensic Medicine & ToxicologyCommunity Medicine2 Years
Clinical Departments
These departments expand clinical knowledge through real-time case exposure (as supplied):
Oto-rhino-laryngology (ENT)OphthalmologyDermatologyPaediatricsGeneral MedicineGeneral SurgeryObstetrics & GynaecologyRadiologyAnaesthesiology
Compulsory Rotating Internship
After the academic phase, students complete a 1-year compulsory rotating internship. The supplied rotation structure is:
| Duration | Posting |
|---|---|
| 2 Months | Internal Medicine |
| 2 Months | General Surgery |
| 2 Months | Obstetrics & Gynaecology |
| 1 Month | Paediatrics |
| 3 Months | Community Medicine |
| 15 Days | Orthopaedics |
| 15 Days | ENT (Ear, Nose, Throat) |
| 15 Days | Ophthalmology |
| 15 Days each | Elective Postings (Anaesthesia, Psychiatry, Dermatology, or Radiology) |
| Short rotations | Emergency / Casualty |
| Remaining duration | Elective departments |
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How to Apply
Admission Process for MBBS
Admission to MBBS at Saveetha (a deemed university) is through NEET-UG followed by MCC counselling. Qualified students register, submit documents and complete choice filling; MCC allots seats on NEET rank. Selected candidates report to the college to complete admission formalities within the deadlines.
Admission Timeline
- 1January-MarchApplication Opens
- 2April-MayEntrance Exam
- 3June-JulyResults
- 4September-OctoberStart
Eligibility Criteria
Academic Qualification
The student must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English.
Subjects:
Minimum Grades (PCB)
A minimum of 50% marks together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biochemistry is required (40% for OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD).
| Category | Minimum PCB % |
|---|---|
| General | 50% |
| OBC-NCL / SC / ST / PwD | 40% |
Age Requirement
The student must be at least 17 years old by 31 December of the admission year.
- Minimum 17 yearsRequired age at the time of admission
Requirements
The student must qualify NEET-UG in the same academic year (NRI candidates need 50% in PCB with equivalency per AIU/MCI and university regulations).
NEET-UG Qualified
Valid NEET-UG score is required for admission
Saveetha Cut-off Met
Must meet the closing rank for the respective management/NRI quota round in the MCC deemed-college counselling
Required Documents
To apply, students need to submit essential academic and identification documents:
- Provisional Allotment Letter (DGHS)
- NEET-UG Admit Card & Scorecard / Rank Letter
- Class 10 & 12 Marksheets and Transfer Certificate
- + More
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Important dates
Waiting for NEET 2027? Here Are the Expected Dates
NTA has not announced the NEET 2027 dates yet. These are the expected dates, based on the last three NEET cycles. We will update them as soon as the official dates are out.
Expected NEET 2027 Timeline
- 1
February 2027
NEET 2027 Registration Opens
Expected in the first or second week of February, open for about a month
- 2
April 2027
Admit Card Release
Expected about a week before the exam, on the NTA portal
- 3
May 2027
NEET 2027 Exam Day
Expected on the first Sunday of May (likely 2 May 2027)
- 4
June 2027
Result Announcement
Expected four to six weeks after the exam
- 5
July to August 2027
Counselling Begins
AIQ and state counselling rounds expected to start
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NEET cutoffs
NEET-UG Cut-off
Approximate NEET-UG closing RANKS for MBBS at Saveetha (deemed-university management-quota rounds, 2023–2025), as supplied:
| Year | MGT R1 (Rank) | MGT R2 (Rank) | MGT R3 (Rank) | MGT R4 (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6,09,404 | 5,98,803 | 5,30,867 | N/A |
| 2024 | 5,68,054 | 3,65,718 | 1,65,365 | N/A |
| 2025 | 4,32,358 | 5,25,685 | 5,10,694 | 7,29,250 |
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Affordable education
MBBS Fees & Living Cost at Saveetha Medical College, Chennai
Saveetha is a private deemed university; here is the fee and living-cost breakdown as supplied.
MBBS Fee Breakdown
| Cost Component | Approximate Amount |
|---|---|
| MBBS Fee (Full Course) | ₹1,35,50,000 |
| Accommodation | ₹1,30,000 per year |
| Food Card Charge | ₹50,000 (extra top-up, if required) |
| Study Material | ₹20,000 – ₹25,000 (mostly one-time) |
| Personal Expenses | ₹8,000 – ₹10,000 per month |
MBBS Fee (Full Course)
Approx. ₹1,35,50,000
World-Class Campus
Infrastructure
Saveetha Medical College sits within the ~181-acre SIMATS campus. It has ~300 classrooms and 72 seminar halls (each with projector and smartboard), ~54 demonstration rooms, 2 simulation labs, ~257 air-conditioned staff rooms and ~227 laboratories (preclinical, biochemical, clinical) plus 21 research labs and a skill lab (CPR, ACLS, trauma, first aid). Saveetha Medical College Hospital has ~1,700+ beds (8 super- and 16 broad-specialty departments), 75 IPD wards, 196 clinics and 24 surgical operatories. The academic block has 16 museums, 2 auditoriums (1,500 capacity) and 9 mini-auditoriums (200 each). Sports facilities include an 18.3-acre cricket ground, swimming pool, 3 tennis courts, 5 gyms, a hockey field, 2 indoor sports centres, a yoga and gymnastic centre; the medical library holds ~21,000 books with reading, discussion and group-study rooms.
The food court / dining hall at Saveetha Medical College, Chennai
Saveetha Medical College is within the ~181-acre SIMATS campus, with ~300 classrooms and 72 seminar halls (projectors & smartboards), internet-covered academic blocks and ~257 air-conditioned staff rooms.
There are ~54 demonstration rooms, 2 simulation labs, ~227 laboratories (preclinical, biochemical, clinical), 21 research labs and a simulator-equipped skill lab for CPR, ACLS, trauma and first-aid training.
Saveetha Medical College Hospital has ~1,700+ beds (8 super- and 16 broad-specialty departments), 75 IPD wards with nurse stations, 196 clinics and 24 surgical operatories.
The academic block has 16 museums with models and specimens, 2 auditoriums with large LED displays (1,500 capacity) and 9 mini-auditoriums (200 each).
Sports facilities include an 18.3-acre cricket ground, swimming pool, 3 tennis courts, 5 gyms, a hockey field, 2 indoor sports centres, a yoga and gymnastic centre, basketball and football grounds. The medical library holds ~21,000 books with reading, discussion and group-study rooms.
Location
How to Reach Saveetha Medical College, Chennai
Address
Saveetha Medical College is at Saveetha Nagar, Thandalam, Chennai, well connected by local transport.
Nearest Railway
Tambaram Railway Station, approximately 18 km from the campus
Nearest Airport
Chennai International Airport, approximately 20 km from the campus
Nearest Bus Terminal
Koyambedu Bus Terminal, approximately 28 km from the campus
Your Roadmap to Success
Career Pathways After MBBS at Saveetha Medical College, Chennai
Graduates can pursue higher degrees in their preferred specialisation via exams such as NEET PG, widening their career potential.
Graduates can pursue government healthcare careers offering growth, societal reputation and stable income.
Graduates can start as general practitioners or physicians in hospitals or clinics under senior specialists, and later build their own clinic.
Graduates can practise abroad after clearing licensing exams such as the AMC, USMLE and PLAB.
Graduates can work in research as research assistants or fellows in reputed research organisations and medical institutions.
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Scholarship & Financial
Scholarship & Financial Aid
Saveetha students can apply for institutional, government and external scholarships; the supplied schemes are:
Merit Scholarship
The university offers merit- and need-based scholarships with partial tuition-fee waivers for needy or top-performing students.
Scholarship for Reserved-Category Students
Government scholarships available only for reserved-category students; check eligibility before applying.
AIMSET
An exam-based scholarship offered only to students who perform well in the exam.
Application Process
Apply via the Right Portal
Apply for government scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal, institutional scholarships on the official website, and AIMSET on its own website.
Submit Documents
Submit the required supporting documents with the application within the deadline.
Review & Disbursal
After the committee reviews and approves eligible applications, the amount is credited directly to the student's bank account.
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Saveetha Chennai vs AIIMS New Delhi
| University | Saveetha ChennaiChennai, India | AIIMS New DelhiDelhi, India |
|---|---|---|
| College Type | Private (Deemed University) | Government |
| Total Fees | ~₹1.355 crore (full course) | ~₹5,400 (full course) |
| Established | 2008 | 1956 |
| Affiliation | SIMATS (Deemed) | Institute of National Importance |
| NMC Recognition | Yes | Yes |
| MBBS Seats | 250 | Approx. 125 |
| Counselling | NEET Deemed College (MCC) | NEET AIQ (MCC) |
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