Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research, [MAHER] Chennai

Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research (MAHER), established in 2004, is a private deemed-to-be-university located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, MAHER includes a group of institutions across Chennai and Kanchipuram. The university is widely known for its strong focus on healthcare education, research, and community service.

Academic Programs

MAHER offers a wide range of programs across various disciplines:

• Medicine & Health Sciences: MBBS, BDS, MD, MS, MPT, M.Sc. Nursing, DM, M.Ch

• Allied Health Sciences: BPT, BOT, MPT, MSc in disciplines like Microbiology, Biochemistry, Physiology

• Nursing: B.Sc. Nursing, M.Sc. Nursing with specializations in Medical-Surgical, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Psychiatric Nursing, Community Health Nursing

• Engineering & Technology: B.Tech, MCA, MBA, Ph.D. programs

• Humanities & Sciences: BA, B.Sc., MA, M.Sc., BCA, M.Com, M.A. in Public Administration, Visual Communication, and more

• Yoga & Therapy: B.Sc. Yoga Therapy, M.Sc. Yoga Science and Therapy

Constituent Institutions

MAHER includes the following institutions:

• Meenakshi Medical College Hospital & Research Institute (Kanchipuram)

• Meenakshi Ammal Dental College & Hospital (Maduravoyal, Chennai)

• Faculty of Allied Health Sciences (Kanchipuram)

• Arulmigu Meenakshi College of Nursing (Kanchipuram)

• Meenakshi College of Nursing (Mangadu, Chennai)

• Faculty of Engineering & Technology (K.K. Nagar, Chennai)

• Faculty of Humanities & Science (K.K. Nagar, Chennai)

• Faculty of Yoga Science and Therapy (K.K. Nagar, Chennai)

Rankings & Recognition

• NIRF 2023: Ranked in the 151–200 band among Indian universities

• Dental Ranking: Ranked 13th in NIRF Dental Ranking 2024

• NAAC Accreditation: Accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council

• Global Presence: Known for excellence in healthcare education and research

Infrastructure & Facilities

The main campus of MAHER in K.K. Nagar, Chennai, spans over 45.5 acres and includes:

• State-of-the-art classrooms and labs

• Modern hospital and diagnostic facilities

• Boys’ and girls’ hostels

• Sports complexes and gymnasium

• Auditorium and seminar halls

• Cafeteria and student lounges

• Central library with vast academic resources

Admissions

Admissions to MAHER programs are based on entrance examinations:

• Undergraduate Programs: NEET for MBBS and BDS; TNEA counseling for Engineering

• Postgraduate Programs: NEET-PG for MD/MS; MAHER-specific entrance exams for other disciplines

• Application Process: Applications are accepted online via the university portal

• Eligibility: Varies by program; generally includes relevant qualifying degree and entrance test