Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research (MAHER), Chennai is a member of the Meenakshi Group of Institutions. The Institute was conferred with the status of ‘Deemed University’ by the Ministry of Human Resource & Development (Department of Secondary & Higher Education) as per Section 3 of the UGC Act 1956.
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 Establishment  | 
 March 31, 2004  | 
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 Recognition  | 
 University Grants Commission (UGC)  | 
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 Campus Area  | 
 The University is spread over 3 campuses of a combined area of 45.5 acres  | 
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 Location  | 
 No. 12, Vembuli Amman Koil Street , West K.K. Nagar, Chennai -600 078  | 
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 Faculties  | 
 Medicine  | 
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 Dentistry  | 
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 Nursing  | 
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 Physiotherapy  | 
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 Health Sciences  | 
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 Humanities & Science  | 
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 Hotel Management & Catering Technology  | 
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 Research Publications  | 
 Electro Physiological Assessment of Neuropathy in the Visual Pathway of Diabetes Mellitus  | 
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 A Study To Assess The Knowledge Regarding Life Style Modifications On Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome  | 
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 Histogenesis & Molecular Pathogenesis of Salivary Gland Tumours  | 
Facilities:
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 Campus Infrastructure  | 
 The University provides separate hostel accommodation for Boy’s & Girl’s with good boarding & lodging facilities  | 
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 The accommodation capacity of Boy’s hostel is 400 students  | 
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 Mess facility, Health support, Standby Captive Generators are available for 24 hr Power backup  | 
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 The college has superior arrangements for sports & Games through a Modern Athletic center, Volleyball, Basketball & Tennis courts  | 
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 Healthcare Center  | 
 The students are provided with Regular Health checkups and adequate Medical facilities  | 
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 A Doctor is a present Round the clock to attend the patients in emergency situations  | 
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 Library  | 
 The University library contains a repository of 33,168 books, 401 National & International, 1551 Online journals, and 1032 CDs  |