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2020

The Internal Quality Assurance Cell, received ISO 9001: 2015 certification

The MHRD-NIRF 2020 Ranking

  • University - Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education & Research(DU) Rank 28
  • Medical - Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute Rank 13
  • Dental - Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Dental Sciences Rank 7
  • Pharmacy - Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Pharmacy Rank 26

The 75th - Platinum Jubilee Meeting of the Board of Management held on 18.07.2020 (Virtual)

Centre for Sports Sciences - Best University for promotion of Sports in India - Aces Sportstar Awards, Mumbai, 2020

The nomenclature “Sri Ramachandra Faculty” was adopted for all the constituent units uniformly as follows (except Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute):

  • Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Dental Sciences
  • Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Pharmacy
  • Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Nursing
  • Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Technology and Research
  • Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Management
  • Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Clinical Research
  • Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Sports & Exercise Sciences
  • Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
  • Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Engineering and Technology
  • Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Physiotherapy
  • Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Public Health Sciences

Sri Ramachandra BIRAC-BIONEST BIOINCUBATOR started.

Online Certificate Programmes introduced by Centre for Sports Sciences in collaboration with Sports Authority of India - Certificate Course in Sports Nutrition, Certificate Course in Sports Physiotherapy.

2019

India Today 2019 ranked Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed University) as No. 1 among private Medical University in India.

The MHRD-NIRF 2019 Ranking

  • University – Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education & Research(DU) Rank 33
  • Medical - Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute Rank 11
  • Pharmacy - Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Pharmacy Rank 20

Centre for Sports Science - Best Company Promoting Sports (Pvt) - India Sports Awards, FICCI, New Delhi, 2019

Centre for Sports Science - Asian Football Confederation’s First “Medical Centre of Excellence” in India

Centre for Sports Science - ISAKOS approved centre for sports medicine education, first centre in India

Centre for Sports Science - Govt. of Kerala - Centre of Excellence for Directorate of Sports Youth Affairs

Faculty of Engineering and Technology was inaugurated with following programmes:

  • B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
  • B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security and Internet of Things)

B.Pharmacy program reaccredited by National Board of Accreditation, AICTE, New Delhi

Department of Bio informatics certified as ISO 9001: 2015 (QMS)

Establishment of Department of Mind Body Medicine and Life Sciences

Institution Incubation and Innovation Council started.

Department of Radiology - Silver Accreditation of the European Society of Radiology

SRIHER Financial stability management system was accredited A+ grade by ICRA Ltd.

D.M. Endocrinology, D.M Cardiac Anaesthesia, D.M Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, D.M Hepatology, M.Ch Hand Surgery, M.Sc Clinical Psychology, M.Sc Clinical Immunology, M.Sc. Respiratory Therapy, M.Sc Applied and Regulatory Toxicology, B.Sc. applied Psychology, B.Sc. (Hons) Radiotherapy Technology, M.Sc. Biokinetics, M.Sc. Biomechanics in Sport and Human Movement, M.Sc. Nursing (Nurse Practitioner in Critical Care) programmes were started.

2018

The name of the Deemed University has been changed as Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (SRIHER) (Deemed to be University) w.e.f. 8th August 2018

The University Grants Commission has, in June 2018, granted Category I Status  to Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute (Deemed to be University) under the “UGC (Categorization of Universities (Only) for Grant of Graded Autonomy)” Regulations, 2018, for maintaining consistently high academic standards, among the 11 deemed universities that have been granted such status in the whole of India.

The MHRD-NIRF 2018 Ranking

  • University – Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education & Research(DU) Rank 40
  • Medical - Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute Rank 10
  • Pharmacy - Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Pharmacy Rank 21

SRIHER was ranked 5th under SWACHH campus Ranking 2018 of Universities (Residential) by the MHRD, Govt. of India, for maintaining a green, garbage and pollution free campus.

Sri Ramachandra Hospital received the “Healthcare Excellence Award 2018 under the category “Quality beyond Accreditation” at the 5th APHI Global Conclave 2018.

Centre for Sports Science -Govt of India accredited “Khelo India” Multi-Sports Academy

Under the 8th Medgate Today Healthcare Awards 2018, Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute was awarded the “Best College encouraging Medical Entrepreneurship” among Best Private Medical Colleges in India

Sri Ramachandra laboratory services certified ISO 15189:2012 in the field of Medical testing.

Sri Ramachandra Innovation Incubation Centre received ISO 9001:2015

Faculty of Clinical Research started

Faculty of Sports & Exercise Sciences started

Reaccredited by AERB for Bio Chemistry lab, department of Human Genetics.

Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre reaccredited by NABH

SRIHER Financial stability management system was accredited A+ grade by ICRA Ltd.

DM Medical Oncology, B.Sc (Hons), Environmental Health Sciences, B.Sc Bioinformatics, B.Sc Health informatics, B.Sc Data Sciences, M.Sc Biomedical sciences, M.Optometry, M.Sc Urology Technology, M.Sc Audiology, M.Sc Speech Language Pathology, M.Sc Medical Psychology, B.Sc clinical Research, M.Sc Clinical Research programmes started

2017

SRU became a member of Healthcare Sector Skill Council (HSSC), Govt. of India.

Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute (DU) ranked 3rd among category of Technical Institutions by MHRD SWACHHTA RANKING 2017 of Higher Educational Institutions, for maintaining a clean, hygienic and green campus.

The India Today Survey of colleges in India 2017:

  • University - Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education & Research(DU) - Rank 3 
  • Medical - Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute - Rank 6

Environmental Health Engineering department upgraded to Faculty of Public Health.

MOODLE based LMS introduced in 2017

Established AV studio for preparation of e- content & NPTEL in collaboration with IIT-Madras.

SRIHER Financial stability management system was accredited A+ grade by ICRA ltd.

M.Sc Perfusion Technology, M.Sc Applied Child Development, B.Sc (Hons) Medical Microbiology and Molecular Biology, Bachelor of Occupational Therapy programmes started

2016

The MHRD-NIRF 2015 Ranking

  • University – Sri Ramachandra University - Rank 41-A

NABL reaccreditation of Sri Ramachandra Laboratory Services

Sri Ramachandra University - ICMR Centre for Climate for Advanced Research on Air Quality, Climate and Health Inaugurated in the Department Environmental Health Engineering

National Neonatology Forum (NNF) level 3B reaccreditation for department of Neonatology.

MPT in Women’s Health programme started in Faculty of Physiotherapy

2015

Joint Commission Internationals (JCI), USA reaccredited the Hospital

CEFT gets GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) certification, the first in India and South East Asia for a teaching institution.

Only Hospital based Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre Blood Bank was accredited by American Association of Blood Banks (AABB)

Google Maps ranking – Top 10 Medical Colleges in India

National Accreditation Board for Hospitals (NABH) reaccredited Sri Ramachandra Hospital.

Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) reaccredited the Biodosimetry Lab, Department of Human Genetics

B.Sc. (Clinical Nutrition) and BBA (Hospital & Health Systems Management) were started

Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) was introduced for UG & PG courses (Non statutory council programs)

Centre for Sports Science - Govt. of Tamilnadu - Centre of Excellence for Sports Development Authority of TN

Centre for Sports Science - Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) - Approved Centre of excellence

Founder Chancellor Endowment orations were created for all 9 Faculties

Founder Chancellor Merit-Cum-Means scholarships were introduced for UG students.

Recognition of department of Environmental Health Engineering SRMC&RI as WHO collaborating centre for Research & Training in Occupational & Environmental Health.

National Service Scheme (NSS) was inaugurated

2014

National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) reaccredited (Cycle 2) University with ‘ A’ Grade with CGPA 3.62 on a 4 point scale.

Sri Ramachandra Arthroscopy and Sports Sciences Centre (SRASSC) was inaugurated

Sri Ramachandra hospital certified as Green operation theatre by Bureau veritas certification.

Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) accredited the Biodosimetry Lab, Department of Human Genetics

M.Sc. (Clinical Embryology) and M.Sc. (Industrial Hygiene & Safety) (Part time) courses were started

2013

National Neonatology Forum(NNF) level 3B accreditation for department of Neonatology. First university neonatology department to get recognition.

D.M. (Neonatology), D.M. (Neuro Radiology), M.Ch. (Vascular Surgery), M.Ch. (Neurosurgery) (6 years), M.D. (Emergency Medicine), M.Sc. (Medical Radiology & Imaging Technology) (5 year Integrated) and M.Sc. (Emergency & Critical Care Technology) courses were started.

2012

Joint Commission Internationals (JCI), USA reaccredited the Hospital

National Accreditation Board for Hospitals (NABH) reaccredited Sri Ramachandra Hospital.

B.Sc Sports & Exercise Sciences, D.M. (Critical Care Medicine), D.M. (Reproductive Medicine), M.Pharm(Pharmacology) and M. Pharm (Pharmaceutical Analysis) courses were started.

2011

MD (Forensic Medicine) course was started.

Increase of seats for various medical postgraduates degree courses (2011-12) by MCI

Increase of seats from 150 to 250 for MBBS degree course (2011-12) by MCI.

SRU Summer Research Fellowships for UG students were instituted

2010

Silver Jubilee Celebrations of SRMC & RI

Medical Council of India (MCI) upgraded Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University) as a Nodal Centre for Faculty Development Program

2009

Joint Commission Internationals (JCI), USA accredited the Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre the first teaching hospital in India to obtain such accreditation from JCI.

Recognition of the department of environmental Health Engineering as an ICMR center for advanced research on environmental Health- Air pollution.

M.D (T.B & Pulmonary Medicine), M.D. (Sports Medicine), M. D. (Immuno Hematology & Blood Transfusion Medicine), diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Disease (D.T.C.D).

National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) accredited University A grade with CGPA of 3. 52 on a 4 point scale.

ISO 9001: 2000 certification for the M.Sc. Bioinformatics program

2008

M.D. Family Health, Pharm. D. (Doctor of Pharmacy) Degree Course, Pharm.D. (Post Baccalaureate) Doctor of Pharmacy Degree Course, Fellowship Programme in Otology, Postgraduate Certificate Course in Endoscopic Rhinology & Postgraduate Diploma course in Medical Secretarial Science.

2007

Fellowship and Masters courses were started: Fellowship Programme in Neonatology, M.Sc. Medicinal Chemistry, M.Sc. Clinical Nutrition

B.Sc. Biomedical Sciences and B.Sc. Optometry

Under Distance Education: Postgraduate Diploma in Geriatric Medicine; Postgraduate Diploma in Maternal and Child Health were started.

Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University) Central Research Facility was established.

Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University) became a "MRCP Part 2 Clinical Examination Centre" for the MRCP qualification of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, Royal College of Physicians of London.

The WHO designated Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University) as a WHO Collaborating Centre for Research and Training in Occupational Health.

Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) accredited the Biodosimetry lab of the Department of uman Genetics for assessment of personnel radiation exposure and related studies.

Approval of the Distance Education Council (IGNOU) was obtained for Sri Ramachandra Centre for Distance Education

The tenth anniversary of collaborative programme with Harvard Medical international was celebrated during July.

2006

Change of name/nomenclature of "Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University) (Deemed University)" as "Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University)" with effect from 04.12.2006 in accordance with the UGC Notification No.F.6-(ll)/2006 (CPP-l) dated 13.09.2006. However, the name of the constituent Medical College continues to be "Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University)"

Postgraduate courses in Basic Medical Sciences and Allied Health Sciences started: M.Sc. Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology & Applied Molecular Biology, M.Sc. Medical Imaging Technology and M.Sc. Renal Sciences and Dialysis Technology

Sri Ramachandra Centre for Distance Education was established.

2005

Higher Speciality & Postgraduate courses started: M.Ch.Paediatric Surgery, M.D.Psychiatry, Postgraduate Diploma in Psychiatry, Postgraduate and Diploma in Public Health

M.Pharm Pharmaceutics, M.Pharm Quality Assurance, M. Pharm Pharmacognosy.

2004

Higher Speciality courses: D.M.Medical Gastroenterology, Cardiothoracic Anaesthesiology & Critical Care M.Ch.Surgical Gastroenterology, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery & Post Doctoral Certificate Course in Interventional Vascular & Neuro Radiology.

M.Sc.Bioinformatics, M.Sc.Neuroscience, M.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology & Master in Audiology & Speech- Language Pathology.

2003

M.Pharm Pharmacy Practice, M.Sc.lndustrial Hygiene and Safety & Postgraduate Certificate Course in Industrial Health

2002

B.Sc. Nursing for Trained Nurses; Higher Speciality & Postgraduate degree courses: D.M. (Nephrology) & M.D. Accident and Emergency Medicine

2001

M.D.S (Pedodontics), M.B.A. (Hospital & Health Systems Management), M.Sc.Biotechnology course.

2000

Postgraduate Courses started: M.D. Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology Community Medicine & Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy and Diploma in Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy

Postgraduate Dental Courses: M.D.S. Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontics, Oral Pathology, Periodontics, Oral Medicine and Radiology & Prosthodontcis

Postgraduate Diploma in Accident and Emergency Medicine, M.Phil (Clinical Psychology) & B.Sc.(Emergency and Trauma Care Technology).

1999

Higher Speciality courses started: D.M.Neurology, M.Ch.Neuro Surgery, Genito-Urinary Surgery & Cardio-Thoracic Surgery

M.Sc. Nursing & M.P.T. (Master of Physiotherapy) & Diploma in Family Health.

1998

M.Sc, (Human Genetics) Degree course was started.

1997

Other job oriented Courses started: Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Nutrition and Certificate in Hospital Ward Technician Course.

Inter institutional Alliance with Harvard Medical international, Boston, USA was established.

Genetics Research Cell and Basic Research Cell was inaugurated.

Medical Education Unit was established.

1996

40,000 square feet centrally air-conditioned University library known as Harvard Ramachandra Learning Centre was inaugurated; Ph.D. Programme started

Higher Speciality and Postgraduate Degree Courses started: D.M.Cardiology, M.D.Radio-Diagnosis, M.S Ophthalmology & Otorhinolaryngology

Postgraduate Diploma Courses: Diploma in Otorhinolaryngology, Ophthalmology & Medical Radio- Diagnosis.

1995

Postgraduate courses started: M.D. General Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics & Anaesthesiology

M.S. General Surgery & Orthopaedics

Postgraduate Diploma courses started: Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Child Health, Anaesthesiology & Orthopaedics.

Undergraduate courses started: B.D.S. (Bachelor of Dental Surgery), B.Sc. (Allied Health Sciences) & Bachelor in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology.

1994

Conferment of Deemed University status (September 1994)

1993

New courses started: Diploma in Nursing, B.Sc. Nursing, BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy) & B. Pharm.

1985

Inauguration of Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University): MBBS Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery) course was started.