# Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research

> Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research, MAHER, is a private deemed-to-be university headquartered in West K.K. Nagar, Chennai. Its constituent colleges operate in Chennai and Kanchipuram, with programmes in medicine, rehabilitation, allied health, arts, commerce, computing and Yoga. Choose the exact college and award when comparing entry routes and fees.

- Canonical page: https://www.studentstraffic.com/university/meenakshi-academy-of-higher-education-and-research
- Last reviewed: 2026-10-25
- Publisher: Students Traffic (https://www.studentstraffic.com/)

## Key facts

- Location: Chennai, [India](https://www.studentstraffic.com/countries/india)
- Type: Private
- Established: 2004
- Official website: https://maher.ac.in/
- Published programmes on Students Traffic: 62

## Recognition and approvals

- UGC Section 3 — deemed-to-be university
- NAAC A+ — second cycle, November 2023
- Verify: [UGC own deemed-university register — MAHER](https://deemed.ugc.ac.in/Home/ListOfDeemedToBeUniversity)
- Verify: [NAAC own valid-accreditation register — U-0465](https://naac.gov.in/images/docs/ACCREDITATION_STATUS/Institutions_accredited_by_NAAC_having_valid_accreditation-as_on_14082025_1.xlsx)

## Programmes

| Programme | Course | Duration | Medium | Fees |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [B.A. English](https://www.studentstraffic.com/maher-b-a-english) | B.A. English | 3 years | English | ₹20,000 |
| [B.A. Tamil](https://www.studentstraffic.com/maher-b-a-tamil) | B.A. Languages | 3 years |  | ₹20,000 |
| [B.Com. Corporate Secretaryship](https://www.studentstraffic.com/maher-b-com-corporate-secretaryship) | B.Com | 3 years | English | ₹30,000 |
| [B.Com. Accounting and Finance](https://www.studentstraffic.com/maher-b-com-accounting-and-finance) | B.Com | 3 years | English | ₹30,000 |
| [B.Com. General](https://www.studentstraffic.com/maher-b-com-general) | B.Com | 3 years | English | ₹35,000 |
| [B.Com. Computer Application](https://www.studentstraffic.com/maher-b-com-computer-application) | B.Com | 3 years | English | ₹30,000 |
| [B.Sc. Computer Science](https://www.studentstraffic.com/maher-b-sc-computer-science) | B.Sc. Computer Science | 3 years | English | ₹30,000 |
| [B.Sc. Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence](https://www.studentstraffic.com/maher-b-sc-computer-science-with-artificial-intelligence) | B.Sc. Computer Science | 3 years | English | ₹30,000 |
| [B.Sc. Computer Science with Data Science](https://www.studentstraffic.com/maher-b-sc-computer-science-with-data-science) | B.Sc. Data Science | 3 years | English | ₹30,000 |
| [B.Sc. Mathematics](https://www.studentstraffic.com/maher-b-sc-mathematics) | B.Sc. Mathematics | 3 years | English | ₹20,000 |
| [B.Sc. Medical Lab Technology](https://www.studentstraffic.com/maher-b-sc-medical-lab-technology) | B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Science | 4 years |  | Fee plan on request |
| [B.Sc. Yoga Therapy](https://www.studentstraffic.com/maher-b-sc-yoga-therapy) | B.Sc. Yoga | 3 years |  | ₹10,000 |
| [B.Sc. Yoga](https://www.studentstraffic.com/maher-b-sc-yoga) | B.Sc. Yoga | 3 years |  | ₹10,000 |
| [B.Sc. Physician Assistant](https://www.studentstraffic.com/maher-b-sc-physician-assistant) | Bachelor's Allied Health | 4 years |  | ₹65,000 |
| [B.Sc. Radiology Imaging Technology](https://www.studentstraffic.com/maher-b-sc-radiology-imaging-technology) | Bachelor's Allied Health | 4 years |  | ₹65,000 |
| [B.Sc. Operation Theatre and Anaesthesia Technology](https://www.studentstraffic.com/maher-b-sc-operation-theatre-and-anaesthesia-technology) | Bachelor's Allied Health | 4 years |  | ₹75,000 |
| [B.Sc. Cardiovascular Technology](https://www.studentstraffic.com/maher-b-sc-cardiovascular-technology) | Bachelor's Allied Health | 4 years |  | ₹75,000 |
| [B.Sc. Cardiac Perfusion Technology](https://www.studentstraffic.com/maher-b-sc-cardiac-perfusion-technology) | Bachelor's Allied Health | 4 years |  | ₹65,000 |
| [B.Sc. Renal Dialysis Technology](https://www.studentstraffic.com/maher-b-sc-renal-dialysis-technology) | Bachelor's Allied Health | 4 years |  | ₹65,000 |
| [B.Sc. Emergency and Trauma Care Technology](https://www.studentstraffic.com/maher-b-sc-emergency-and-trauma-care-technology) | Bachelor's Allied Health | 4 years |  | ₹65,000 |
| [B.Sc. Respiratory Therapy](https://www.studentstraffic.com/maher-b-sc-respiratory-therapy) | Bachelor's Allied Health | 4 years |  | ₹65,000 |
| [B.Sc. Visual Communication](https://www.studentstraffic.com/maher-b-sc-visual-communication) | Bachelor's Media | 3 years | English | ₹30,000 |
| [B.Sc. Psychology](https://www.studentstraffic.com/maher-b-sc-psychology) | Bachelor's Psychology | 3 years | English | ₹30,000 |
| [M.A. English](https://www.studentstraffic.com/maher-m-a-english) | M.A. English | 2 years | English | ₹25,000 |
| [M.Com. General](https://www.studentstraffic.com/maher-m-com-general) | M.Com | 2 years | English | ₹25,000 |
| [M.Sc. Medical Biochemistry](https://www.studentstraffic.com/maher-m-sc-medical-biochemistry) | M.Sc. Biological Sciences | 3 years |  | ₹1,00,000 (Undated current medical tariff) |
| [M.Sc. Medical Physiology](https://www.studentstraffic.com/maher-m-sc-medical-physiology) | M.Sc. Biological Sciences | 3 years |  | ₹1,00,000 (Undated current medical tariff) |
| [M.Sc. Medical Microbiology](https://www.studentstraffic.com/maher-m-sc-medical-microbiology) | M.Sc. Biological Sciences | 3 years |  | ₹1,00,000 (Undated current medical tariff) |
| [M.Sc. Computer Science](https://www.studentstraffic.com/maher-m-sc-computer-science) | M.Sc. Computer Science | 2 years | English | ₹25,000 |
| [M.Sc. Yoga](https://www.studentstraffic.com/maher-m-sc-yoga) | M.Sc. Yoga | 2 years |  | ₹15,000 |
| [M.Sc. Yoga Therapy](https://www.studentstraffic.com/maher-m-sc-yoga-therapy) | M.Sc. Yoga | 2 years |  | ₹15,000 |
| [MBBS](https://www.studentstraffic.com/maher-mbbs) | MBBS | 66 months |  | ₹25,00,000 (Undated current medical tariff) |
| [MD Anaesthesiology](https://www.studentstraffic.com/maher-md-anaesthesiology) | MD Anaesthesiology | 3 years |  | ₹30,00,000 (Undated current medical tariff) |
| [MD Anatomy](https://www.studentstraffic.com/maher-md-anatomy) | MD Anatomy | 3 years |  | ₹1,00,000 (Undated current medical tariff) |
| [MD Biochemistry](https://www.studentstraffic.com/maher-md-biochemistry) | MD Biochemistry | 3 years |  | ₹1,00,000 (Undated current medical tariff) |
| [MD Community Medicine](https://www.studentstraffic.com/maher-md-community-medicine) | MD Community Medicine | 3 years |  | ₹4,00,000 (Undated current medical tariff) |
| [MD Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy](https://www.studentstraffic.com/maher-md-dermatology-venereology-and-leprosy) | MD Dermatology | 3 years |  | ₹50,00,000 (Undated current medical tariff) |
| [MD General Medicine](https://www.studentstraffic.com/maher-md-general-medicine) | MD General Medicine | 3 years |  | ₹40,00,000 (Undated current medical tariff) |
| [MD Microbiology](https://www.studentstraffic.com/maher-md-microbiology) | MD Microbiology | 3 years |  | ₹1,00,000 (Undated current medical tariff) |
| [MD Paediatrics](https://www.studentstraffic.com/maher-md-paediatrics) | MD Paediatrics | 3 years |  | ₹40,00,000 (Undated current medical tariff) |
| [MD Pathology](https://www.studentstraffic.com/maher-md-pathology) | MD Pathology | 3 years |  | ₹10,00,000 (Undated current medical tariff) |
| [MD Pharmacology](https://www.studentstraffic.com/maher-md-pharmacology) | MD Pharmacology | 3 years |  | ₹1,00,000 (Undated current medical tariff) |
| [MD Physiology](https://www.studentstraffic.com/maher-md-physiology) | MD Physiology | 3 years |  | ₹1,00,000 (Undated current medical tariff) |
| [MD Psychiatry](https://www.studentstraffic.com/maher-md-psychiatry) | MD Psychiatry | 3 years |  | ₹25,00,000 (Undated current medical tariff) |
| [MD Radiodiagnosis](https://www.studentstraffic.com/maher-md-radiodiagnosis) | MD Radiodiagnosis | 3 years |  | ₹50,00,000 (Undated current medical tariff) |
| [MD Respiratory Medicine](https://www.studentstraffic.com/maher-md-respiratory-medicine) | MD Respiratory Medicine | 3 years |  | ₹40,00,000 (Undated current medical tariff) |
| [MPT Paediatrics](https://www.studentstraffic.com/maher-mpt-paediatrics) | MPT | 2 years |  | ₹80,000 |
| [MPT Sports Physiotherapy](https://www.studentstraffic.com/maher-mpt-sports-physiotherapy) | MPT | 2 years |  | ₹80,000 |
| [MPT Obstetrics and Gynaecology](https://www.studentstraffic.com/maher-mpt-obstetrics-and-gynaecology) | MPT | 2 years |  | ₹80,000 |
| [MPT Orthopaedics](https://www.studentstraffic.com/maher-mpt-orthopaedics) | MPT | 2 years |  | ₹80,000 |
| [MPT Neurology](https://www.studentstraffic.com/maher-mpt-neurology) | MPT | 2 years |  | ₹80,000 |
| [MPT Cardiorespiratory](https://www.studentstraffic.com/maher-mpt-cardiorespiratory) | MPT | 2 years |  | Fee plan on request |
| [MPT Geriatrics](https://www.studentstraffic.com/maher-mpt-geriatrics) | MPT | 2 years |  | Fee plan on request |
| [MS Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/maher-ms-otorhinolaryngology-ent) | MS ENT | 3 years |  | ₹35,00,000 (Undated current medical tariff) |
| [MS General Surgery](https://www.studentstraffic.com/maher-ms-general-surgery) | MS General Surgery | 3 years |  | ₹40,00,000 (Undated current medical tariff) |
| [MS Obstetrics and Gynaecology](https://www.studentstraffic.com/maher-ms-obstetrics-and-gynaecology) | MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 3 years |  | ₹45,00,000 (Undated current medical tariff) |
| [MS Ophthalmology](https://www.studentstraffic.com/maher-ms-ophthalmology) | MS Ophthalmology | 3 years |  | ₹35,00,000 (Undated current medical tariff) |
| [MS Orthopaedics](https://www.studentstraffic.com/maher-ms-orthopaedics) | MS Orthopaedics | 3 years |  | ₹50,00,000 (Undated current medical tariff) |
| [M.A. Human Resource Management](https://www.studentstraffic.com/maher-m-a-human-resource-management) | Master's HRM | 2 years | English | ₹25,000 |
| [MOT Paediatrics](https://www.studentstraffic.com/maher-mot-paediatrics) | Master's Occupational Therapy | 2 years |  | ₹65,000 |
| [MOT Neuroscience](https://www.studentstraffic.com/maher-mot-neuroscience) | Master's Occupational Therapy | 2 years |  | ₹65,000 |
| [MOT Mental Health](https://www.studentstraffic.com/maher-mot-mental-health) | Master's Occupational Therapy | 2 years |  | ₹65,000 |

## Admissions

Select the exact constituent college and award, match the qualifying subjects or professional-degree route, and complete applicable university or counselling selection. Confirm equivalence, shift, teaching arrangements and the personal fee category before acceptance.


## Why students choose it

- Regular constituent programmes across healthcare, science, arts and commerce.
- Programme-specific university qualification tables and campus admission information.
- Published native annual or semester tuition where an exact constituent tariff is available.

## Things to consider

- Constituent campuses in Chennai and Kanchipuram are separate teaching locations.
- MCAS published shifts have different gender access; confirm allocation for the exact award.
- Semester tuition and annual medical tuition have different billing bases; residential charges are separate.

## Best fit for

- Applicants meeting the exact qualifying subjects or professional-degree route.
- Students prepared to select the actual constituent college and delivery arrangement.
- Applicants who will verify counselling, equivalence and fee category before accepting an offer.

## Campus and city

MAHER’s constituent colleges have separate teaching locations and academic environments. Arts, science, rehabilitation and Yoga programmes are described at West K.K. Nagar, while the medical and allied-health campus is at Enathur near Kanchipuram. Confirm the reporting location, timetable and practical requirements for the exact programme.

The university office is at 12 Vembuliamman Koil Street, West K.K. Nagar, Chennai 600078. Meenakshi Medical College Hospital and Research Institute is at Enathur, Kanchipuram 631552. These locations are separate travel and accommodation choices; an offer for one college should not be treated as study at every MAHER campus.

Medical programmes use the constituent hospital setting and prescribed clinical training. Allied-health degrees list three academic years plus an internship year, while rehabilitation master’s degrees build on completed professional undergraduate preparation. Arts, commerce and computing use their own curricula and projects. Practical exposure varies by course and does not guarantee professional registration, an external placement or employment.


## Hostel, food and safety

MAHER’s prospectus describes residential provision, but allocation and charges depend on the constituent college. The medical tuition table explicitly excludes hostel, room rent and mess. Confirm the actual residence, current availability, deposits, meals and refund conditions before making a separate accommodation payment.

Ask the relevant constituent residential office about meal provision and any dietary needs before accepting accommodation. Academic tuition does not establish an included meal plan or a guaranteed special-diet service.

The university and constituent websites publish anti-ragging, student grievance and internal-complaints resources. Keep the reporting contacts for the actual college and residence available; published procedures do not establish a general safety guarantee.

Applicants use the university admission office for programme and qualification checks. Medical degree admission follows the applicable NEET and MCC counselling route. Rehabilitation master’s applicants must satisfy their professional-degree and eligibility requirements; keep originals and category records ready for verification.


## Frequently asked questions

### Which Meenakshi institution is this?

This is Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research, MAHER, with constituent colleges in Chennai and Kanchipuram. It is distinct from Meenakshi College for Women and separately affiliated similarly named colleges.

### Are all programmes taught at one campus?

No. Check the programme’s constituent college and actual teaching location. The Enathur medical campus near Kanchipuram is separate from West K.K. Nagar and other Chennai teaching sites.

### How are medical students admitted?

The verified route uses the applicable NEET qualification and MCC deemed-university counselling allotment, followed by original-document, eligibility and seat-category checks.

### What do MPT and MOT applicants need?

The current MEET-PG notice specifies two-year MPT and MOT programmes and 50% in BPT or BOT respectively. The applicable college also checks the recognised full-time qualifying degree and required internship or university eligibility records.

### Are MCAS programmes only for women?

The currently linked 2025–26 prospectus identifies Shift I for women and Shift II for women and men, with different award availability. Check the exact programme’s shift restriction and confirm current allocation before acceptance.

### What language is used?

The MCAS programme page specifies English instruction; exact Tamil-subject language arrangements remain unconfirmed here. Other programme language fields are left blank where independent programme evidence was unavailable.

### What does the fee cover?

Medical-campus figures are published annual tuition. Where other colleges publish semester tuition, the native semester amount is quoted separately without multiplying it into annual tuition. campus logistics, meal arrangements and other charges require separate confirmation.

### Can international or NRI applicants use these amounts?

These records describe verified domestic regular routes. NRI or foreign qualification, counselling category and overseas fees require separate assessment; a standard INR tariff is not a universal overseas quote.

### When is the next intake?

Use the next applicable university or counselling notice for application and reporting dates. No unverified first-entry month or future opening is stated.


## Sources

- [Current constituent programme portfolio](https://maher.ac.in/programs/) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Current-linked exact eligibility 2025](https://images.maher.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Eligibility-criteria-2025.pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Own 2025–26 prospectus and campus/shift scope](https://images.maher.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/updated-MAHER-PROSPECTUS-2025.pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Current-linked sanctioned duration matrix](https://maher.ac.in/approvedintake/) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Current 2026 MPT/MOT MEET notice](https://images.maher.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/MEET-PG-2026-.pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Current medical-campus annual tuition](https://mmchri.ac.in/admissions/) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Current 2026 NMC programme scope](https://nmc.org.in/whats-new/download/1871) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [UGC own deemed-university register](https://deemed.ugc.ac.in/Home/ListOfDeemedToBeUniversity) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [NAAC own valid register](https://naac.gov.in/images/docs/ACCREDITATION_STATUS/Institutions_accredited_by_NAAC_having_valid_accreditation-as_on_14082025_1.xlsx) (checked 2026-10-25)

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