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AU leads overall with strong affordability and student experience. KGMU provides a good balance across parameters.
| Parameter | Anna University | King George's Medical University | SASTRA Deemed University | Chettinad Academy of Research and Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparison Score | 79/100 · AAAA | 70/100 · AAA+ | 75/100 · AAA+ | 57/100 · AA |
| Student rating (5) | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 3.8 |
| NIRF University rank 2025 | #20 | #50 | #29 | #61 |
| NIRF rank 2024 | #15 | — | — | — |
| Teaching & Learning (TLR) | 62.63 | 75.27 | 71.76 | 74.72 |
| Research (RPC) | 54.88 | 30.37 | 36.5 | 22.57 |
| Graduation Outcomes (GO) | 67.82 | 62.46 | 74.04 | 62 |
| Outreach & Inclusivity (OI) | 51.3 | 60.52 | 71.78 | 64.48 |
| Perception (PR) | 72.83 | 28.98 | 35.92 | 30.28 |
| NAAC grade | A++ | A++ | A++ | A++ |
| Approvals | UGC, AICTE +4 | UGC, NMC +0 | UGC, AICTE +4 | UGC, AICTE +6 |
| Type · Ownership | State Govt University · Government | State Govt University · Government | Deemed University (Private) · Private | Deemed University (Private) · Private |
| Established | 1978 | 1905 | 1984 | 2008 |
| Campus area (acres) | 185 | 100 | 230 | 60 |
| Students | 22,000 | 3,500 | 14,000 | 3,500 |
| Student : faculty | 18 : 1 | 6 : 1 | 16 : 1 | 8 : 1 |
| Annual fees (min – max) | ₹25 K – ₹90 K | ₹55 K – ₹1.5 L | ₹1.5 L – ₹2.5 L | ₹1 L – ₹24 L |
| Median package | 6.5 LPA | — | 6.5 LPA | — |
| Placement rate | 82% | — | 90% | — |
| Hostel | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Institution of Eminence | No | No | No | No |
| Official website | annauniv.edu | kgmu.org | sastra.edu | care.edu.in |
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| Parameter | Anna University | King George's Medical University | SASTRA Deemed University | Chettinad Academy of Research and Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eligibility | 10+2 (50%+) | 10+2 (PCB) | 10+2 (50%+) | 10+2 (PCB) |
| Duration | 3 years | 4 years | 3 years | 4 years |
| Mode | Full-time | Full-time | Full-time | Full-time |
| Total Intake (Seats) | 220 | 20 | 140 | 20 |
| Annual Tuition Fee | ₹31,500 | ₹62,500 | ₹1,60,000 | ₹2,84,000 |
| Total Tuition | ₹94,500 | ₹2,50,000 | ₹4,80,000 | ₹11,36,000 |
| Hostel Fee (per year) | ₹16,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹80,000 | ₹60,000 |
| Est. Living Costs (per year) | ₹90,000 | ₹70,000 | ₹65,000 | ₹55,000 |
| Scholarships | Merit & Need-based | Merit & Need-based | Merit-based | Merit-based |
| Entrance Exam | University Entrance | NEET-UG | University Entrance | NEET-UG |
| Popular Specializations | Mathematics, Physics | General Medicine, Paediatrics | Chemistry, Biotech | Surgery, General Medicine |
| Accreditation | NAAC A++ | NAAC A++ | NAAC A++ | NAAC A++ |
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| Parameter | AU | KGMU | SASTRA | CARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accepted Exams | JEE Main | NEET-UG | JEE Main | NEET-UG |
| Application Dates | Nov 2026 – Mar 2027 | Nov 2026 – Mar 2027 | Nov 2026 – Mar 2027 | Nov 2026 – Mar 2027 |
| Application Fee | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| Counselling Route | Centralised Counselling | Centralised Counselling | Centralised Counselling | Centralised Counselling |
| Selection Process | Exam Rank | Exam Rank | Exam Rank | Exam Rank |
| Eligibility Match | ✓ Eligible | ✓ Eligible | ✓ Eligible | ✓ Eligible |
| Round | AU | KGMU | SASTRA | CARE | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
| R1 | 252 | 239 | 225 | 9,072 | 8,586 | 8,100 | 9,072 | 8,586 | 8,100 | 9,072 | 8,586 | 8,100 |
| R2 | 266 | 252 | 238 | 9,576 | 9,063 | 8,550 | 9,576 | 9,063 | 8,550 | 9,576 | 9,063 | 8,550 |
| R3 | 280 | 265 | 250 | 10,080 | 9,540 | 9,000 | 10,080 | 9,540 | 9,000 | 10,080 | 9,540 | 9,000 |
2025 values from the dataset; rounds and earlier years illustrative.
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| Metric | AU | KGMU | SASTRA | CARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placement Rate | 82% | — | 90% | — |
| Median Package | ₹6.5 LPA | — | ₹6.5 LPA | — |
| Average Package | ₹7.3 LPA | — | ₹7.3 LPA | — |
| Highest Package | ₹45 LPA | — | ₹45 LPA | — |
| Total Offers | 4,510 | 525 | 3,150 | 525 |
| Internships / PPO | 67% | 78% | 82% | 65% |
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| Category | AU | KGMU | SASTRA | CARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University | #20 | #50 | #29 | #61 |
| Overall | #29 | — | — | — |
| Teaching & Learning | 62.63 | 75.27 | 71.76 | 74.72 |
| Research | 54.88 | 30.37 | 36.5 | 22.57 |
| Outreach & Inclusivity | 51.3 | 60.52 | 71.78 | 64.48 |
| Perception | 72.83 | 28.98 | 35.92 | 30.28 |
| Metric | AU | KGMU | SASTRA | CARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Publications | 3,951 | 1,093 | 1,971 | 609 |
| Citations | 46,099 | 12,755 | 22,995 | 7,110 |
| Patents Filed | 790 | 219 | 394 | 122 |
| Funded Projects | 593 | 164 | 296 | 91 |
| Research Centres | 20 | 10 | 15 | 8 |
| Industry Collabs | 165 | 91 | 110 | 68 |
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