MAHER Chennai was established in 2004. Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research is commonly known as MAHER Chennai. MAHER was approved as deemed to be a university by the University Grants Commission (UGC). MAHER Chennai includes Meenakshi Medical College Hospital and Research Institute (MMCHRI) at Kanchipuram, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College (MADC) at Maduravoyil, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences (FAHS) at Kanchipuram, Arulmigu Meenakshi College of Nursing (AMCON) at Kanchipuram and Meenakshi College of Nursing (MCON) at Managdu. The institute offers courses in the faculties of Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Health Sciences, Humanities and Science and Yoga Science and Therapy through its constituent institutions. Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research (MAHER Chennai) has been accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). In NIRF Rankings 2019, Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research was included in the top 100 universities in India. Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research's major accreditations include UGC, NAAC, ISO and MIC.
The institute is located at No 12, Vembuliamman Koil St, Annaji Nagar, KK Nagar West, K. K. Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The nearest railway station is Pazavanthangal Road Junction located at a distance of 10 km that will take 22 minutes to reach the institute MTC Bus Depot is the nearest bus stop located 3 km from the institute. Chennai International Airport is the nearest airport is located 11 km from the Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research.
The institute offers separate hostel accommodation for boys and girls. MAHER Chennai has one hostel for boys to accommodate outstation students. The hostels provide hygiene food to students. A mess facility is also available for students.
