Shri Satya Sai Medical College

The medical college has been recognized as one of the best places for a medical student to pursue a career in the field of medicine. Since its formation, the medical college has made substantial strides in education, research and services.

Affiliation and Recognition
One of the top medical colleges in India, Shri Sathya Sai Medical College Kanchipuram is affiliated to the NAAC “A” Grade Accredited, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (Deemed University) and recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI). The medical college is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools.

Ranking and Collaboration
Shri Sathya Sai Medical College Kanchipuram, one of the best medical colleges in Tamil Nadu has been ranked 72 among the top medical colleges in India under the NIRF and accredited with NAAC “A” Grade at the first cycle. The medical college has international academic collaborations with Harvard Medical School, USA and University of Dundee, Scotland for the purpose of training, research and development.

Courses Offered      
Undergraduate Medical Course:
The UG Medical Course offered at the top medical college, Shri Sathya Sai Medical College Kanchipuram is Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) with a total intake of 150 MBBS students. The duration of the MBBS course extends over a period of 4 ½ academic years which are divided into 9 semesters. Each semester is of 6 months duration. After the completion of an academic study, a student must complete 1 year of compulsory rotating internship.

Postgraduate Medical Course:
The PG Medical Courses offered at the deemed medical college, Shri Sathya Sai Medical College Kanchipuram are Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Master of Surgery (MS) with a total intake capacity of 79. The duration of PG medical courses is 3 years.

Specializations:
The specializations offered at the best medical colleges in India, Shri Sathya Sai Medical College Kanchipuram are as given below:
MD:  Anesthesiology, Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy, Forensic Medicine, General Medicine, Microbiology, Pediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Radio-Diagnosis, Social & Preventive Medicine, Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases
MS:  ENT, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics

Admission Process
Undergraduate Medical Admission Process
Eligibility Criteria
The Candidate seeking MBBS admission in Shri Sathya Sai Medical College Kanchipuram must have
• Completed 17 years of age as on 31 December of the year of MBBS admission
• Must have passed in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Bio-technology and English individually and must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Bio-technology at the qualifying entrance exam. In respect of the candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (NCL), the minimum marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together in qualifying examination shall be 40% marks for Unreserved and General-EWS Candidates. In respect of PwD candidates, the minimum marks in the qualifying examination in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (or Botany & Zoology)/Biotechnology taken together shall be 45% instead.

MBBS Entrance Exam
NEET UG is a common MBBS entrance exam conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to the MBBS course in medical colleges in India. To secure MBBS seat in Shri Sathya Sai Medical College Kanchipuram, the candidate has to qualify in NEET exam with the following percentile:
• General Category: 50th percentile
• SC/ST/OBC Category: 40th percentile
• PwD Category: 45th percentile

MBBS Admission Process
The process of counselling for MBBS admission in Shri Sathya Sai Medical College Kanchipuram is conducted by Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). To secure MBBS admission in one of the top medical colleges in Tamil Nadu, Shri Sathya Sai Medical College Kanchipuram, NEET UG qualified candidates to have to participate in the MCC counselling process as per the schedule. The allotment of the MBBS seat will be done based on the NEET rank obtained by the candidate.

Postgraduate Medical Admission Process
Eligibility Criteria
The Candidate seeking PG medical admission in Shri Sathya Sai Medical College Kanchipuram must have
• Passed MBBS from recognized medical college
• Completed one-year internship on or before 31 March of the year of PG medical admission
• Registered with State Medical Council/Medical Council of India

PG Medical Entrance Exam
NEET PG is a common PG medical entrance exam, conducted by the National Board of Examination (NBE), for admission to PG Medical Courses in medical colleges in India. To secure a PG medical seat in Shri Sathya Sai Medical College Kanchipuram, the candidate has to qualify in NEET PG entrance exam with the following percentile:
• General Category: 50th percentile
• SC/ST/OBC Category: 40th percentile
• PwD Category: 45th percentile

 PG Medical Admission Process
The process of counselling for PG medical admission in Shri Sathya Sai Medical College Kanchipuram will be conducted by Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). To secure PG medical seat in one of the deemed medical colleges in India i.e. Shri Sathya Sai Medical College Kanchipuram, NEET PG qualified candidates to have to participate in the MCC counselling process as per the schedule. The allotment of the PG medical seat will be done based on the NEET rank obtained by the candidate.

Teaching Hospital:
One of the top deemed medical colleges in India, Shri Sathya Sai Medical College Kanchipuram is attached to teaching hospital with 890 total bed strength. The hospital offers tertiary level patient care to the needy rural masses of more than 75 surrounding villages. The hospital is equipped with Central Laboratory, Blood Bank, Pharmacy, Diagnostic Services, CT Scan, MRI, Ultrasound Scan, etc. The hospital has a motivated team of physicians, surgeons, nurses, assistants, etc. The hospital also conducts various outreach programs including medical camps.  

Health Centre:
Shri Sathya Sai Medical College Kanchipuram, one of the top medical colleges in Tamil Nadu has Health Training Centers namely, Urban Health Training Center running at Tiruporur and Rural Health Training Center running at Sembakkam. These health centers are established to provide health care to the local people and implement community health learning for medical students.

Infrastructure and Facilities
One of the best deemed medical colleges in India, Shri Sathya Sai Medical College Kanchipuram is situated amidst the sprawling, serene and lush green environment of 135 acres with hills in the backdrop. The medical college has facilities like – lecture halls, laboratory, auditorium, central library, cafeteria, separate hostels for boys & girls, sports complex, guest house, staff quarters, etc.