Sri Ramachandra, Saveetha, SRM, and JIPMER — what score gets you in, and what it actually costs.
2024 cycle indicative data — always verify current fees directly with the college, as management-quota rates shift year to year.
| College | Location | Govt-quota closing NEET | Govt-quota fee | Management-quota fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Ramachandra Institute (SRIHER) | Chennai | ~610–630 | ₹1.5–2.5 lakh | ₹15–20 lakh |
| Saveetha Medical College | Chennai | ~590–615 | ₹1.5–2 lakh | ₹15–18 lakh |
| Chettinad Health City | Kelambakkam | ~600–622 | ₹2–3 lakh | ₹12–16 lakh |
| SRM Medical College | Kattankulathur | ~595–618 | ₹2–3 lakh | ₹15–20 lakh |
| Vinayaka Mission Medical College | Salem | ~570–595 | ₹2–2.5 lakh | ₹8–12 lakh |
| ACS Medical College | Chennai | ~565–588 | ₹2–2.5 lakh | ₹8–12 lakh |
| Meenakshi Medical College | Enathur | ~558–582 | ₹2–2.5 lakh | ₹8–11 lakh |
| Institute | GEN closing | OBC closing | SC closing |
|---|---|---|---|
| JIPMER Puducherry | ~665–678 | ~638–652 | ~600–618 |
| JIPMER Karaikal (TN campus) | ~640–655 | ~610–626 | ~575–592 |
| VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital, Delhi | ~662–675 | ~635–650 | ~598–615 |
| Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi | ~660–674 | ~632–648 | ~595–612 |
Yes — JIPMER Karaikal, the newer TN-based campus, closes roughly 20–25 marks lower than JIPMER Puducherry (2024: ~640–655 vs. ~665–678 GEN), while offering the exact same JIPMER degree and training quality. For TN students in that range, it's a genuinely smart target.
Substantial — govt-quota fees at private colleges typically run ₹1.5–3 lakh/year, while management-quota fees run ₹7–15 lakh/year at the same institution. Always confirm which quota a seat offer is under before assuming the fee level.
A counsellor can walk through the real cost-benefit with you.