Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Tamilnadu

Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), located in Chennai, is a multidisciplinary Deemed-to-be University recognized globally for its excellence in medical, dental, and engineering education. It is famously the first Indian institute to launch its own satellite (SATHYABAMASAT) and is classified as a Category-1 University by the UGC. About the College Saveetha Institute was established with a vision to provide world-class education with a heavy focus on research and clinical practice. It comprises 14 constituent colleges, including the renowned Saveetha Medical College and Saveetha Engineering College. The university follows a unique MILA (Multiple Interactive Learning Algorithm) teaching model, which replaces traditional lectures with small-group interactive sessions. Establishment Year: 2005 (as a University); Founding colleges date back to 1988. Approved By / Recognized By: UGC, AICTE, NAAC (A Grade), MHRD. Affiliated To: Deemed-to-be-University (Self-affiliated). Type of Institution: Private Deemed University. Infrastructure & Facilities Campus Size & Location: A massive 245-acre fully Wi-Fi-enabled campus on the Chennai-Bangalore Highway. Academic Blocks: Over 1,100 ICT-enabled classrooms and 650 specialized laboratories. Laboratories: Features high-end research facilities like the Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and dedicated 3D Printing and CAD-CAM centers. Library: 54 specialized libraries with a collection of over 4.5 lakh books and digital access to global journals. Hostel Facilities: Deluxe AC and Non-AC hostels for 6,000 students with individual study areas and multi-cuisine mess facilities. Sports & Other Facilities: A 20-acre sports complex, swimming pool, 5 gyms with Crossfit, and 125 food courts/cafeterias.