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 society as an Institute for Higher Learning and Research in the field of Medicine, Allied Health Sciences and Nursing and listed as the one the best colleges in the city.

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 programs offered are interdisciplinary and are as per the emerging needs. Currently, CARE has about 2500+ students pursuing their UG, PG, and Ph.D. education. The reason for Care to be on the No.1 list is that 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 a scholarship and 100% placement.