Chettinad Academy of Research and Education - CARE

About Chettinad Academy of Research and Education - CARE

Chettinad University is a Private Deemed University established under section 3 of the UGC act 1956. It is also known as Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE). CARE was established in 2005 and is a part of Chettinad Group of Institutions. Chettinad Academy of Research and Education specialises in providing education for various medical courses.

Chettinad University is composed of:

• Hospital and Research Institute
• Nursing College
• Institute of Emergency Medicine
• Institute of Paramedical Sciences
• College for Physiotherapy

Facilities at Chettinad University

Accommodation - Separate accommodation with the latest amenities are provided to professors, students, teaching staff, nurses and for support staff as well.

Library - The library has a collection of over 9000 books and over 54 journals of which 11 are international and 43 are national journals. The library also subscribes to online periodicals. There is also a Digital library with over 35 computers and high-speed internet facility and audio visual aids.

Skills Laboratory - Students get an opportunity to practice in real time on dummies that function like normal human patients. This gives them the confidence and skills they need for patient interactions. There is a variety of simulators available: from delivery of a child to asthma simulator, ECG tube, etc. This is a self training method that is supervised by specialized doctors

Lecture Halls – These are air-conditioned with multimedia facilities like LAN and internet at the desk of every student.

Laboratories - There are various laboratories catering to different departments. Each laboratory can accommodate over 90 students. Every lab has a demo room for the students to receive their instructions and conduct small group discussions.

Teaching and Evaluation Methods - The dedicated faculty members of CHC use various modalities of teaching and evaluation to support their didactic lectures; like seminars, small group discussions, quizzes, participating in outreach activities etc.

LMS / Network Learning Environment - CHC is one of the few medical institutions to make lectures available for students online with an anytime, anywhere access facility.

Central Sector Scholarship Scheme – The institute provides Central Sector Scheme Scholarship for College and University Students. This scheme covers students from IX to XII and its objective is to provide financial assistance to meritorious students from low income families to meet a part of their day to day expenses while pursuing higher studies.

National Merit Scholarship Scheme - The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of the results of senior secondary examination. 82000 fresh scholarships per annum (41000 for boys and 41000 for girls) will be awarded for graduate / postgraduate studies in colleges and universities and for professional courses, such as Medical, Engineering etc. Students who are above 80th percentile of successful candidates in the relevant stream for a particular Board of Examination, in class Xll of 10+2 pattern or equivalent and not belonging to the creamy layer are set back. Students who are above 80th percentile of successful candidates in the relevant

NSS – It aims at personality and character development of students in schools, colleges and Universities through community service. It organises various regular camp activities and special camps on regular intervals.