Established in 2008 by the Chettinad Group of Institutions, the Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE) is a deemed-to-be university. Chettinad Academy of Research and Education is located in Tamil Nadu, India. It offers a variety of courses in fields such as medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, physiotherapy and allied health sciences.

The eligibility criteria for each course varies based on educational qualification, entrance examination and other requirements. CARE admissions are conducted through online mode. Candidates have to fill an online application form and pay the application fee. CARE MBBS selection process is based on NEET UG and MD and MS selection process is based on NEET PG entrance exam.

Here's an overview of some of the courses offered at CARE:

Medicine: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Doctor of Medicine (MD), Master of Surgery (MS), Diplomate of National Board (DNB), etc.

Dentistry: Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), Master of Dental Surgery (MDS), etc.

Nursing: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc Nursing), Master of Science in Nursing (M.Sc Nursing), etc.

Pharmacy: Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm), Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm), etc.

Physiotherapy: Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT), Master of Physiotherapy (MPT), etc.

Allied Health Sciences: Various diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate programs in fields like medical laboratory technology, radiology, anesthesia technology, etc.

The admission process generally involves:

Entrance Exams: Depending on the course, admission may be based on national or state-level entrance exams like NEET (for medicine and dentistry), JEE (for pharmacy), etc.

Application: Interested candidates need to fill out the application form available on the official website of CARE or through designated application channels.

Selection Process: After reviewing applications, eligible candidates are typically called for further rounds of selection, which may include interviews, counseling sessions, and/or document verification.

Merit List: Final selection is often based on the candidate's performance in the entrance exam, academic records, and other relevant criteria.

Counseling and Admission: Selected candidates are invited for counseling sessions where they can choose their preferred course and complete the admission formalities.