The Campus: Chettinad Health City, Kelambakkam

CARE operates from a large, integrated campus known as Chettinad Health City.

• Location: Situated on the Rajiv Gandhi Salai (IT Highway) in Kelambakkam, Chengalpattu District, near Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

• Campus Vibe: It's a sprawling, modern, self-contained campus designed specifically around health sciences. Expect a clean, green, and professional environment integrating academic blocks, the massive hospital, research centers, and residential facilities. 

• Infrastructure & Facilities:

• Constituent Colleges/Faculties: Dedicated, well-equipped buildings for Medicine (CHRI), Nursing, Allied Health Sciences (AHS), Law, Architecture, Physiotherapy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, etc.

• Learning Resources: A large, modern Central Library with extensive collections in health sciences and allied fields, significant digital resources, e-journals, and comfortable reading spaces. 

• Advanced Laboratories: State-of-the-art labs are a highlight, including pre-clinical/para-clinical labs, advanced research labs (like Central Research Lab), skills labs, simulation centers for medical/nursing training, architecture studios, law moot courts, etc. 

• Hospital Integration: Seamless connectivity between academic areas and the Chettinad Super Speciality Hospital.

• Learning Spaces: Air-conditioned, technologically equipped lecture halls, auditoriums, seminar rooms.

• Sports & Recreation: Good facilities for indoor and outdoor sports, including playgrounds, courts, and potentially a gymnasium/swimming pool. 

• Amenities: Food courts, cafes, banking facilities (ATMs), convenience stores, transportation, extensive hostel accommodation.

Healthcare Core: Chettinad Super Speciality Hospital

Healthcare delivery and training are absolutely central to CARE's identity.

• Flagship Hospital: Yes, the university runs the Chettinad Super Speciality Hospital (often referred to along with the Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute - CHRI) as its primary teaching hospital, located right on campus. 

• Scale & Services: This is a large, modern tertiary care hospital with a substantial bed capacity (often cited as 1000+ beds). It offers a very wide range of services:

• Comprehensive care across almost all medical and surgical specialties and numerous super-specialties (Cardiology, Oncology, Neurology, Nephrology, Gastroenterology, Urology, etc.).

• 24x7 Emergency, Level 1 Trauma Care, and extensive Critical Care units (multiple specialized ICUs, HDUs).

• Cutting-edge diagnostic facilities (advanced Radiology including PET-CT, MRI, high-tech Pathology/Microbiology labs).

• State-of-the-art Operation Theatre complex.

• Specialized Centers of Excellence (e.g., for Cancer, Transplants).

• Blood Bank and Transfusion Medicine.

• Accreditations: The hospital holds prestigious quality accreditations like NABH and NABL, underscoring its commitment to high standards.

• Educational Engine: Chettinad Hospital is the core clinical training environment for CARE's students in MBBS, MD/MS, B.Sc Nursing, M.Sc Nursing, Allied Health Sciences, Physiotherapy, and potentially Pharmacy programs, providing exceptional exposure to modern medical practice.

Fee Structure: Premium Deemed University Costs

As a highly-rated Deemed University with extensive, modern infrastructure (especially the hospital), CARE's fees are at the premium end, particularly for clinical programs.

Campus Living: Modern Hostel Accommodation

CARE provides comprehensive and modern residential facilities, often mandatory for many programs.

• Accommodation: Separate, well-secured hostel blocks for boys and girls offer various room options, typically including AC rooms with different sharing configurations (single, double, triple). 

• Amenities: Hostels are generally modern and well-equipped, providing good furniture, attached/common bathrooms, 24/7 security, power backup, Wi-Fi connectivity, common rooms with TV/recreation, potentially gyms or sports facilities within the hostel complex, laundry services (paid), housekeeping, and warden supervision. Excellent access to medical care via the campus hospital.

• Dining: Multiple hygienic mess halls and food courts serve diverse multi-cuisine options, catering to students from various regions and countries. 

• Cost: Hostel and mess fees are a significant additional annual expense. Given the quality and AC options, expect costs to be at the higher end, likely ranging from ₹1,50,000 to ₹2,50,000 or more per year, depending on room type and food choices. Confirm the exact rates during admission.

Admissions & Career Launch: The CARE Pathway

• Getting Through the Door:

• Medical (MBBS/MD/MS): Admission is strictly based on qualifying ranks in NEET-UG or NEET-PG. As a Deemed University, seat allotment for almost all seats (General/Management/NRI) is done through the centralized counselling conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), DGHS, Govt. of India.

• Other UG/PG Courses (Non-NEET): CARE typically conducts its own All India Entrance Examination for admission to programs like B.Sc Nursing, Allied Health Sciences, Law, Architecture, BPT, etc. Admission may also consider merit in the qualifying examination (Class 12/Graduation) for certain courses or quotas.

• National Scores Accepted: Scores from relevant national exams like JEE (Main) (for B.Tech), NATA (for B.Arch), CLAT/LSAT (for Law) might be considered, potentially exempting candidates from the university's test.

• Check the specific admission criteria on the CARE website for your chosen program.

• Career Kickstart (Placements): CARE has a dedicated placement cell focused on facilitating career opportunities, especially strong in its core health science areas.

• Healthcare Focus: Graduates from Nursing, Allied Health Sciences, and Physiotherapy are highly employable in corporate hospitals (including Chettinad Hospital), diagnostic centers, clinics, and research institutions. The university's reputation and hospital accreditation add significant value.

• Niche Strengths: Graduates from Law, Architecture, and specialized B.Tech programs find opportunities in respective industries.

• Training: Emphasis on practical skills, clinical exposure, research orientation, and soft skills development enhances employability.

• Recruiters: Likely includes major national hospital chains, diagnostic companies, healthcare IT firms, potentially law firms, architectural firms, and research organizations.

• Salary Potential: Varies greatly. Nursing/AHS/Physio graduates typically secure good starting positions in the healthcare sector with competitive salaries. The average package for non-clinical streams might fall in the ₹4 LPA to ₹6 LPA range. MBBS/MD/MS graduates follow established clinical career paths (residency, specialization, practice) with high long-term earning potential. 

For International & NRI Aspirants

CARE, being a globally oriented Deemed University, actively seeks and accommodates international and NRI students.