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Deemed to be University

The Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research (MAHER)

Chennai

Est: 1956 | Arts and Sciences, Allied Health Sciences, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Medicine | AICTE-approved | NAAC with an ‘A+’ grade for a CGPA of 3.5 out of 4

Approvals & Affiliation

AICTE-approved

Accreditation

Accredited by NAAC

ISO Quality Certification

Not ISO Certified

UGC Recognition

Section III

Infrastructure

The college provides standard infrastructure and facilities for its students to thrive in their academic pursuits

About

The Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research (MAHER)Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research (MAHER) is a renowned Deemed-to-be University incorporating a consortium of institutions in Chennai and Kanchipuram. 
MAHER was approved as Deemed-to-be-University by the University Grants Commission as per Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956.
Through its long tradition as a prestigious educational institution, Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research claims to be promoting students’ well-being and providing them with a perfect platform to take long strides into the future as well as shape them into all-rounded professionals. 
It is one of the foremost and fastest-growing Institutions in the country today and its students have the privileged access to the best teaching and learning processes.
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Rankings

According to NIRF 2025, these are the standings of The Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research (MAHER)

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Recruitment

Schools

School of Medicine

Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)	
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
Post Graduate
MD Anaesthesiology	
MD Anatomy	
MD Biochemistry	
MD Community Medicine
MD DVL
MD General Medicine	
MD Microbiology	
MD Paediatrics
MD Pathology	
MD Pharmacology	
MD Physiology
MD Psychiatry
MD Radio Diagnosis
MD Respiratory Medicine
MS E.N.T.	
MS General Surgery
MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology
MS Ophthalmology	
MS Orthopaedics
MDS Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics
MDS Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology	
MDS Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
MDS Oral Medicine & Radiology
MDS Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics
MDS Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry
MDS Periodontology
MDS Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
MDS Public Health Dentistry
DM (Neurology)	
DM (Gastroenterology)	
M.Ch (Urology)
DM (Cardiology)

Eligibility

Bachelors

A pass in +2 or equivalent with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Botany and Zoology) Admission is based on the ranking in National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) and allotment is through Central Counselling

Masters

55% marks in the concerned UG Degree (BAMS) Approved by NCISM. Admission is based on the ranking in All India AYUSH Postgraduate Entrance Test(AIAPGET) – (PG-NEET) and allotment is through Central Counselling (AIQ- 100% All India Quota)

Duration

Bachelors

5.6 years

Masters

2 to 3 years

School of Nursing

B.Sc. Nursing	
Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing (P.B B.Sc. Nursing)
Post Graduate
M.Sc. Child Health Nursing
M.Sc. Community Health Nursing
M.Sc. Medical Surgical Nursing	
M.Sc. Mental Health Nursing	
M.Sc. Obstetrics & Gynaecology Nursing

Eligibility

Bachelors

Completion of 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects

Masters

To be eligible for MSc Nursing, candidates must have passed BSc Nursing or Post Basic BSc Nursing with a minimum of 55%.

Duration

Bachelors

4 years

Masters

2 years

School of Pharmacy

Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.)
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Eligibility

Bachelors

A Pass in Higher Secondary Examination conducted by State or Central Board of Secondary Education (HSC/ CBSE /ISC etc.) or equivalent examination with a minimum of 50% overall aggregate of marks The candidates must have studied Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (or) Biology. Any other qualification approved by the Pharmacy Council of India as equivalent to any of the above examinations

Masters

Nil

Duration

Bachelors

4 years

Masters

Nil

School of Physiotherapy

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT)
Post Graduate
MPT Cardio Respiratory
MPT Geriatrics	
MPT Neurology
MPT Obstetrics and Gynaecology (OBG)
MPT Orthopaedics
MPT Paediatrics
MPT Sports Physiotherapy

Eligibility

Bachelors

HSC Examination (Academic Stream) of 10+2 curriculum / CBSE / ISC English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or Botany & Zoology

Masters

Complete BPT

Duration

Bachelors

4 years

Masters

2 years

School of Allied Health Sciences

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT)	
B.Sc. Operation Theatre & Anaesthesia Technology	
B.Sc. Cardiovascular Technology
B.Sc. Medical Lab Technology	
B.Sc. Cardiac Perfusion Technology
B.Sc. Physician Assistant	
B.Sc. Radiology Imaging Technology
B.Sc. Renal Dialysis Technology
B.Sc. Respiratory Therapy
B.Sc. Optometry
Post Graduate
M.Sc. Medical Biochemistry
M.Sc. Medical Microbiology
M.Sc. Medical Physiology
M.Sc. Anaesthesia Technology
M.Sc. Cardiovascular Technology	
M.Sc. Medical Imaging Technology

Eligibility

Bachelors

candidate should have successfully passed the examination conducted by a Board/ University at the +2 level of schooling with Pass marks (50% in Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Diploma in their relevant field (either through formal schooling for 12 years, or through open school system) or its equivalent.

Masters

Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree in the relevant discipline from a recognized university. Candidates need to secure in graduation to be eligible for an MSc course are usually 50 – 60%.

Duration

Bachelors

4 years

Masters

2 years

School of Management

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Post Graduate
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Eligibility

Bachelors

A Pass in Higher Secondary Examination conducted by State or Central Board of Secondary Education or equivalent examination in any stream with a minimum of 50% overall aggregate of marks

Masters

Any Bachelor’s Degree (10+2+3/4) with a minimum CGPA of 5.0 / 50% of marks from UGC recognized Universities / Institutions Valid score in any of the following common entrance examinations: CAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, MAT, GMAT, TANCET & Crescent School of Business Admission Test (CSBAT 2023) conducted by our institute.

Duration

Bachelors

3 years

Masters

2 years

School of Arts and Sciences

B.Com. General
B.Com. Corporate Secretaryship
B.Com. Computer Application
B.Com. Accounting and Finance
Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA)
B.Sc. Computer Science	
B.Sc. Computer Science with Data Science	
B.Sc. Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence	
B.A. Tamil	
B.A. English
B.Sc. Mathematics
B.Sc. Visual Communication
B.Sc. Psychology
B.Sc. Yoga Science
B.Sc. Yoga Therapy
Post Graduate
M.Com.	
M.A. English	
M.A. Human Resources Management (HRM)	
M.A. Tamil	
M.Sc. Computer Science	
M.Sc. Mathematics	
M.Sc. Yoga
M.Sc. Yoga Therapy

Eligibility

Bachelors

A Pass in Higher Secondary Examination conducted by State or Central Board of Secondary Education or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (or) Biology / Botany / Zoology as the subjects of study and with a minimum of 50% overall aggregate of marks

Masters

Bachelor degree in the relevant programme of study

Duration

Bachelors

3 years

Masters

2 years

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Students Feedback

Srikanth S • a month ago

worst college ever with full of scammers i have all the fees payment Bill's which they was collected extra amount sometimes by mistakenly and sometimes by saying refundable amount but they never used to refund it and if we try to ask any refund amounts the accounts department staffs will treat us cheap so must avoid this college (and all the reviews below are not genuine full of fake reviews by creating their own reputation)

TRUCK INFO • 4 months ago

INc recognized or not nursing phD? INC list of recognized university in tamilnadu not present

chandralekha k • a year ago

Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education is the comfortable institution to do the ( Ph.D.) Doctoral studies, All the faculties and staffs are guided well in all the aspects

Kajal Arora • 5 years ago

Maher University is undoubtedly one of the best Medical colleges in India. The faculty is highly erudite and experienced and so is the rest of the staff. The campus has great infrastructure and learning environment.

Abu Sema • 5 years ago

Maher University is the best college where you can achieve your goals if you want to successful doctor in your life or you are planning to make career in medical subject you should join Maher University in Chennai , best faculty, positive environment,basic fee structure etc.