Chettinad College of Nursing, Chennai

Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE) was conferred the status of Deemed to be University u/s 3 of the UGC Act 1956 in the year 2008 and since then, it has been contributing significantly to the society as an Institute for higher learning and research in the field of Medicine, Allied Health Sciences and Nursing. CARE has been approved by MCI, INC, TNNMC, AICTE, COA, BCI and PCI, accredited with grade ‘A++’ by NAAC, conferred with 12B status by UGC, accorded SIRO status by DSIR, awarded a star by MHRD’s Innovation Cell, appreciated by AICTE for Clean & Smart Campus and ranks 9th in the Country according to UI Green Metric. In alignment with the motto of the University, “Capability, Character and Commitment”, the academic programs offered are professional, job oriented and innovative. CARE offers 74 Academic programs in the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Allied Health Sciences (AHS), Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Architecture, Commerce and Law. Most of the programmes offered are interdisciplinary and are as per the emerging needs. Currently, CARE has about 2500+ students pursuing their UG, PG and Ph.D. education. First-generation graduates from rural and semi-urban areas contribute to a significant proportion of our students. Equal opportunity is provided for students of all categories including socially and economically backward classes. Deserving students are offered up to 100% as scholarship. The anti-ragging committee ensures the campus environment is student friendly. Placement assistance is provided to students by counselling and placement cell. CARE offers excellent teaching with latest teaching aids and methods. The Intellectual Capital of CARE comprises of qualified, accomplished and committed teachers and a well-stocked Library with books, journals, E-resources and database that form the back bone of the CARE. Faculty update their knowledge on contemporary teaching learning techniques through faculty development programs, workshops and CMEs. CARE has established ultramodern instrumentation facility for biomedical research and a CPCSEA approved animal house facility for translational research. To promote quality research, CARE offers JRF for full time Ph.D. scholars, Post-doctoral fellowship and seed money for faculty research. Short research projects are incorporated in the undergraduate curriculum and medical undergraduates are encouraged to take up the ICMR Short term studentship. CARE has 1100 + research publications, and 35 patent publications. For promoting and facilitating our research and training capabilities, CARE has 50+ active MoUs with renowned academic institutions such as Linkoping University, Sweden, ReGenera Research Group for Aging Intervention & Milano Medical Health Aging Unit, Italy besides MOUs with industries. CARE has started attracting extramural funding from Government agencies like DST, DST Indo-Italy, DST-ECR, DBT, CSIR, ICMR, RSSDI etc., for research projects in all emerging areas.