SRI SAIRAM HOMOEOPATHY MEDICAL COLLEGE (Inst. Code - 209), CHENNAI

Established in 2001, Sri Sairam Homoeopathy Medical College and Research Centre (Institute Code: 209) is a premier institution in the field of alternative medicine in Tamil Nadu. Located in the lush green campus of Sai Leo Nagar, West Tambaram, Chennai, the college is part of the prestigious Sapthagiri Educational Trust.

• Affiliation: The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai.
• Approval: National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH), New Delhi.
• Campus Area: Spans across a sprawling area with dedicated hospital facilities and research wings.
• Hospital Facility: A fully functional 50+ bedded hospital providing hands-on clinical training to students.
• 2026 Outlook: The college continues to lead in AYUSH education with updated digital learning tools and enhanced research facilities for the 2026 academic session.

The college is renowned for its comprehensive curriculum in Homoeopathy. The most sought-after programmes for 2026 include:

• BHMS (Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery): A 5.5-year undergraduate course including a mandatory 1-year rotating internship.
• MD (Homoeopathy): Post-graduate specializations in several branches:
  • Materia Medica
  • Organon of Medicine
  • Repertory
  • Practice of Medicine
  • Paediatrics

Admission for the 2026 session is strictly based on merit and entrance examination scores. The process is managed through the Tamil Nadu Selection Committee (DME/AYUSH).

Students must participate in either the All India Quota (AIQ) counseling or the State Quota counseling conducted by the Directorate of Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy, Tamil Nadu.

Note: Check exact dates on the official exam and college websites.

Note: These are approximate figures based on past trends, not official cutoffs. Check the latest official counselling cutoff before applying.

The expected NEET-UG 2026 cutoff percentiles for BHMS admission are as follows:

• General Category: 50th Percentile (Expected score range: 130-150)
• OBC/SC/ST: 40th Percentile (Expected score range: 105-125)
• Management Quota: Candidates must qualify NEET and satisfy the merit criteria set by the management and state authorities.

Note: Placement figures are indicative and not taken from the official placement report of the college. Please confirm with the college.

Graduates from the 2025 batch have seen diverse career opportunities. While medical degrees don't follow traditional 'campus interviews', the college facilitates career paths through:

• Government Sector: Many alumni successfully cleared the MRB (Medical Services Recruitment Board) exams for Assistant Medical Officer positions.
• Private Practice: Approximately 60% of graduates started independent clinics in Chennai and suburban areas.
• Hospital Roles: Placements in multi-specialty hospitals like SIMS, Apollo, and various AYUSH wellness centers with starting packages ranging from INR 3.5 LPA to 6 LPA.
• Higher Studies: A significant number of students moved on to MD programs or MPH (Master of Public Health) in India and abroad.

The college supports students through various state and central government schemes:

• First Graduate Scholarship: Tuition fee concessions for students who are the first in their family to pursue a degree.
• BC/MBC/DNC Scholarships: Provided by the Tamil Nadu Government for eligible community candidates.
• SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship: Full tuition fee reimbursement for eligible students.
• Sairam Merit Scholarship: Institutional rewards for university rank holders and top performers in internal assessments.

The most popular courses for the 2026 academic year are:

• BHMS: The primary undergraduate degree for aspiring Homoeopaths.
• MD (Materia Medica): Focusing on the properties and effects of homoeopathic drugs.
• MD (Repertory): Specializing in the techniques of finding the right remedy through systematic indexing.

The following is the estimated fee structure for the 2026 academic session (subject to Fee Fixation Committee revisions):

Note: Hostel and mess fees are additional, ranging from INR 80,000 to 1,00,000 per year.

To apply for the 2026 session, candidates must follow these steps:

1. Register for NEET: Apply for the NEET-UG 2026 exam on the NTA website.
2. State Registration: Once results are out, register on the www.tnhealth.tn.gov.in portal for AYUSH counseling.
3. Choice Filling: Select "Sri Sairam Homoeopathy Medical College (Inst. Code 209)" as your first preference during the choice filling round.
4. Verification: Attend the physical/online document verification conducted by the Selection Committee.
5. Reporting: Report to the college in West Tambaram with the allotment order and original documents.

The college boasts state-of-the-art infrastructure designed for medical excellence:

• Laboratories: Well-equipped labs for Physiology, Pathology, Pharmacy, and Anatomy (including a dissection hall).
• Hospital: An attached hospital with various departments including Medicine, Surgery, OBG, and Paediatrics.
• Library: A digital library with access to international medical journals and a vast collection of homoeopathic classics.
• Herbal Garden: A dedicated garden with rare medicinal plants used for practical pharmacy training.
• Hostels: Separate, secure hostels for boys and girls with modern amenities and Wi-Fi.

The academic structure is divided into the following key departments:

• Department of Anatomy
• Department of Physiology & Biochemistry
• Department of Homoeopathic Pharmacy
• Department of Organon of Medicine
• Department of Homoeopathic Materia Medica
• Department of Pathology & Microbiology
• Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
• Department of Practice of Medicine
• Department of Repertory