| S. No | Designation | Name & Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Principal Investigator | Dr. N. Rathnapriya Professor, Institute of Microbiology |
| 2 | Co-Principal Investigator | Dr. Jayachitra J Senior Assistant Professor, Institute of Microbiology |
| 3 | Human Resources | Dr. S. Arockia Doss, Ph.D., Scientist – B (Non-Medical) Dr. A. Selva Prabhu, Ph.D., Scientist – B (Non-Medical) Mr. A. Usman, M.Sc., DMLT, Research Assistant Mr. A. Mohamed Yasar, Lab Technician Mr. K. V. Kumar, Lab Technician Mr. S. Navinraj, Data Entry Operator Mrs. S. Reshma Banu, Multi-Tasking Staff |

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| Sl. No | Title of the Research Project | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zika virus surveillance by Real Time PCR (March 2022 to January 2023). Project initiated by ICMR–National Institute of Virology, Pune and coordinated by ICMR, New Delhi. | Completed |
| 2 | Burden and Sequelae of Influenza and SARS-CoV-2 associated SARI among adult Indian population – INSPIRES Project, in collaboration with AIIMS and CDC, Atlanta. | Ongoing |
| 3 | Tamil Nadu – Non-Communicable Diseases (TN-NCD): Human Papilloma Virus DNA testing – A pilot study on comparative analysis to determine an efficient HPV DNA testing platform and feasibility of utilizing existing RT-PCR equipment for mass cervical cancer screening, in collaboration with Institute of Virology, MMC. | Completed |
| 4 | Prevalence of Cytomegalovirus and Epstein Barr Virus infection among SLE patients attending a tertiary care hospital – Tamil Nadu State Research Committee (TNSRC). | Completed |
| 5 | Immunological and Molecular methods for laboratory diagnosis of urogenital Chlamydial infections among high-risk population attending a tertiary care hospital in Chennai – An analytical study. | Completed |
| 6 | Coronavirus Disease 2019 – Prevalence and RT-PCR Positivity: A Tertiary Care Hospital Experience. | Completed |
| 7 | Genomic Distribution of SARS-CoV-2 Variants – A Tertiary Care Hospital Experience. | Completed |
| 8 | Genomic Characterization of S-Gene Target Failure (SGTF) by RT-PCR detecting Omicron as a Variant of Concern during the COVID-19 pandemic – A Retrospective Study. | Completed |
| 9 | A study on etiological and clinical profile of chronic liver disease. | Completed |
| 10 | Seroprevalence of HBV and its co-infection with HDV and HCV in patients attending a tertiary care centre. | Completed |
| 11 | Seroprevalence and etiological spectrum of Viral Hepatitis among acute hepatitis patients attending a tertiary care hospital – A retrospective study. | Completed |
| 12 | Molecular surveillance of Dengue virus – Insights into seroprevalence and serotype distribution in a tertiary care hospital in South India. | Completed |
| 13 | Incidence of Norovirus infection in renal transplant recipients in a tertiary care hospital in South India – Tamil Nadu State Research Committee (TNSRC). | Ongoing |
| 14 | Torque Teno Virus as a biomarker of immunocompetence in solid organ transplant recipients. | Ongoing |
| Sl. No | Title of CMEs / Training Workshops | No. of Participants |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conducted two days workshop on “A peep into the world of Viruses” with hands on training in Real time PCR, ELISA, Cell culture techniques for 2nd year to final year MBBS students from 13.05.2024 and 14.05.2024. | 20 |
| 2 | Conducted CME on Beyond cellular Doctrine - Molecular Diagnosis (Hands on training for MD Biochemistry Post graduates) in collaboration with the Department of Biochemistry on 06.06.2024. | 45 |
| 3 | Hands on training workshop on RT PCR to MD Pathology students on 06.06.2024. | 45 |
| 4 | Conducted CME on “MPOX Outbreak -Public Health Emergency of International Concern” on 27.08.2024. | 344 |
| 5 | Training on Molecular techniques & Virology for MD Biochemistry Post graduates on 23.08.2024 to 21.09.2024. | 11 |
| 6 | Conducted CME On “Neurotrophic viruses - An Interdisciplinary Approach (Integrated learning on Neurotrophic viruses)” on 19.11.2024 for MD Postgraduates of Medicine, Neurology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics, Preventive & Social Medicine, Microbiology & Biochemistry along with CRMIs & MBBS students. | 38 |
| 7 | Conducted CME On “Evaluation of Breathlessness - An Interdisciplinary Approach (Integrated learning on Respiratory viruses)” on 12.12.2024 for MD Postgraduates of Medicine, Anaesthesiology, Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics & Microbiology along with CRMIs & MBBS students. | 40 |
| 8 | Conducted CME On “Human Metapneumo Virus - Cause For Concern?” on 09.01.2025. | 61 |
| 9 | VRDL, MMC has conducted CME on “Viral Infections in Immunosuppression - An Interdisciplinary Approach” on 25.02.2025 for MD Postgraduates of Medicine, Nephrology, Pediatric Nephrology, Hepatology, Medical Gastroenterology, Pediatrics & Microbiology along with CRMIs & MBBS students. | 25 |
| 10 | Training Workshop for MD Biochemistry Post graduates on Real time PCR and ELISA from 03.03.2024 to 10.03.2024. | 10 |
| 11 | Training for MBBS students on Virology (Elective subject) | 8 |
| 12 | Conducted training “Orientation on Molecular techniques in Virology” for MBBS 2nd year students on 24.03.2025 to 26.03.2025. | 258 |
| 13 | PRIME - PCR and ELISA: Integrated Molecular Essentials- Capacity Building Training program for DMLT Students on 25.09.2025. | 71 |
| 14 | MELT: Capacity Building workshop on molecular and ELISA testing (MELT) for DMLT students on 15.10.2025. | 69 |

B.Pharm / B.Pharm (L.E.)
| Sl. No. | Fees Details | B.Pharm (Gen.) | B.Pharm (SC/ST) | B.Pharm (PwD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuition Fees | 3000 | - | - |
| 2 | Special Fees | 500 | 500 | - |
| 3 | Library Fees | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 |
| 4 | Caution Deposit | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 |
| 5 | L.C | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| 6 | N.S.S. | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| 7 | Y.R.C. Society | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| 8 | HSC Mark Sheet Verification Fee | 177 | 177 | 177 |
| 9 | Miscellaneous Fee | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| 10 | University Regn. Fees | 4150 | 4150 | 4150 |
| 11 | Flag Day | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| 12 | e-Consortium Fees | 600 | 600 | 600 |
| 13 | University Lib. Fee + GST 18% | 590 | 590 | 590 |
| 14 | University Sports Fee + GST 18% | 118 | 118 | 118 |
| 15 | Cost of Regn. Application + GST 18% | 118 | 118 | 118 |
| 16 | Miscellaneous Fee | 500 | 500 | 500 |
| Total | 12,273 | 9,273 | 8,773 | |
B.Pharm / B.Pharm (L.E.)
| Sl. No. | Fees Details | B.Pharm (Gen.) | B.Pharm (SC/ST) | B.Pharm (PwD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuition Fees | 3000 | - | - |
| 2 | Special Fees | 500 | 500 | - |
| 3 | Library Fees | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 |
| 4 | Caution Deposit | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 |
| 5 | L.C | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| 6 | N.S.S. | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| 7 | Y.R.C. Society | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| 8 | HSC Mark Sheet Verification Fee | 177 | 177 | 177 |
| 9 | Miscellaneous Fee | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| 10 | University Regn. Fees | 4150 | 4150 | 4150 |
| 11 | Flag Day | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| 12 | e-Consortium Fees | 600 | 600 | 600 |
| 13 | University Lib. Fee + GST 18% | 590 | 590 | 590 |
| 14 | University Sports Fee + GST 18% | 118 | 118 | 118 |
| 15 | Cost of Regn. Application + GST 18% | 118 | 118 | 118 |
| 16 | Miscellaneous Fee | 500 | 500 | 500 |
| Total | 12,273 | 9,273 | 8,773 | |
M.Pharmacy (Postgraduate)
| Sl. No. | Fee Details | M.Pharmacy (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuition Fees | 5,000 |
| 2 | Special Fees | 500 |
| 3 | Library Fees | 500 |
| 4 | University Registration Fees | 6,422 |
| 5 | Caution Deposit | 2,000 |
| 6 | NSS | 10 |
| 7 | Bond | 50 |
| 8 | Youth Red Cross | 10 |
| 9 | Flag Day | 5 |
| 10 | E-Journals | 200 |
| Total | 16,197 | |
M.Pharmacy (Postgraduate)
| Sl. No. | Fee Details | M.Pharmacy (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuition Fees | 5,000 |
| 2 | Special Fees | 500 |
| 3 | Library Fees | 500 |
| 4 | University Registration Fees | 6,422 |
| 5 | Caution Deposit | 2,000 |
| 6 | NSS | 10 |
| 7 | Bond | 50 |
| 8 | Youth Red Cross | 10 |
| 9 | Flag Day | 5 |
| 10 | E-Journals | 200 |
| Total | 16,197 | |
B.Sc. Courses
| Sl. No. | Fees Details | Gen. | SC/ST | PwD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuition Fees | 3000 | - | - |
| 2 | Special Fees | 500 | 500 | - |
| 3 | Library Fees | 1000 | 1000 | |
| 4 | Caution Deposit | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 |
| 5 | LIC | - | - | - |
| 6 | N.S.S. | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| 7 | Y.R.C. Society | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| 8 | HSC Mark Sheet Verification Fee | 177 | 177 | 177 |
| 9 | Miscellaneous Fee | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| 10 | University Registration Fees | 2650 | 2650 | 2650 |
| 11 | Flag Day | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| 12 | e-Consortium Fees | 600 | 600 | 600 |
| 13 | University Lib. Fee + GST 18% | 590 | 590 | 590 |
| 14 | University Sports Fee + GST 18% | 118 | 118 | 118 |
| 15 | Cost of Regn. Application + GST 18% | 118 | 118 | 118 |
| 16 | Miscellaneous Fee | 500 | 500 | 500 |
| Total | 10,473 | 7,473 | 6,973 | |
B.Sc. Courses
| Sl. No. | Fees Details | Gen. | SC/ST | PwD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuition Fees | 3000 | - | - |
| 2 | Special Fees | 500 | 500 | - |
| 3 | Library Fees | 1000 | 1000 | |
| 4 | Caution Deposit | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 |
| 5 | LIC | - | - | - |
| 6 | N.S.S. | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| 7 | Y.R.C. Society | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| 8 | HSC Mark Sheet Verification Fee | 177 | 177 | 177 |
| 9 | Miscellaneous Fee | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| 10 | University Registration Fees | 2650 | 2650 | 2650 |
| 11 | Flag Day | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| 12 | e-Consortium Fees | 600 | 600 | 600 |
| 13 | University Lib. Fee + GST 18% | 590 | 590 | 590 |
| 14 | University Sports Fee + GST 18% | 118 | 118 | 118 |
| 15 | Cost of Regn. Application + GST 18% | 118 | 118 | 118 |
| 16 | Miscellaneous Fee | 500 | 500 | 500 |
| Total | 10,473 | 7,473 | 6,973 | |
B.Sc. Courses
| Sl. No. | Fees Details | Gen. | SC/ST | PwD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuition Fees | 3000 | - | - |
| 2 | Special Fees | 500 | 500 | - |
| 3 | Library Fees | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 |
| 4 | Caution Deposit | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 |
| 5 | LIC | - | - | - |
| 6 | N.S.S. | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| 7 | Y.R.C. Society | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| 8 | HSC Mark Sheet Verification Fee | 177 | 177 | 177 |
| 9 | Miscellaneous Fee | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| 10 | University Registration Fees | 2650 | 2650 | 2650 |
| 11 | Flag Day | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| 12 | e-Consortium Fees | 600 | 600 | 600 |
| 13 | University Lib. Fee + GST 18% | 590 | 590 | 590 |
| 14 | University Sports Fee + GST 18% | 118 | 118 | 118 |
| 15 | Cost of Regn. Application + GST 18% | 118 | 118 | 118 |
| 16 | Miscellaneous Fee | 500 | 500 | 500 |
| Total | 10,473 | 7,473 | 6,973 | |
Paramedical Diploma Courses (2025–2026)
| Sl. No. | Fees Details | Diploma (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuition Fees | 20,000 |
| 2 | Special Fees | 500 |
| 3 | Library Fees | 500 |
| 4 | University Registration Fees | 14,474 |
| 5 | Caution Deposit | 2,000 |
| 6 | N.S.S. | 10 |
| 7 | Bond | 50 |
| 8 | Youth Red Cross | 10 |
| 9 | Flag Day | 5 |
| 10 | E-Journals | 200 |
| Total | 38,249 | |
| SI.No. | Fees Details | B.Sc. / P.B.B.Sc. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gen.(in Rupees) | SC/ST(in Rupees) | ||
| 1 | Tuition Fees | 3000 | - |
| 2 | Special Fees | 1000 | 1000 |
| 3 | Library Fees | 1000 | 1000 |
| 4 | Caution Deposit | 1000 | 1000 |
| 5 | N.S.S. Fee | 10 | 10 |
| 6 | Y.R.C. Society | 10 | 10 |
| 7 | HSC Mark Sheet Verification Fee | 177 | 177 |
| 8 | Nursing Amenity Fund | 3000 | 3000 |
| 9 | Miscellaneous Fee | 100 | 100 |
| 10 | Flag Day | 100 | 100 |
| 11 | University Regn. Fee | 2000 | 2000 |
| 12 | University Lib. Fee + GST 18% | 590 | 590 |
| 13 | University Sports Fee + GST 18% | 118 | 118 |
| 14 | Cost of Regn. Application + GST 18% | 118 | 118 |
| 15 | Miscellaneous Fee | 767 | 767 |
| 16 | e-Learning + GST 18% | 708 | 708 |
| Total | 14,406 | 11,406 | |
| SI.No. | Fees Details | B.Sc. / P.B.B.Sc. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gen.(in Rupees) | SC/ST(in Rupees) | ||
| 1 | Tuition Fees | 3000 | - |
| 2 | Special Fees | 1000 | 1000 |
| 3 | Library Fees | 1000 | 1000 |
| 4 | Caution Deposit | 1000 | 1000 |
| 5 | N.S.S. Fee | 10 | 10 |
| 6 | Y.R.C. Society | 10 | 10 |
| 7 | HSC Mark Sheet Verification Fee | 177 | 177 |
| 8 | Nursing Amenity Fund | 3000 | 3000 |
| 9 | Miscellaneous Fee | 100 | 100 |
| 10 | Flag Day | 100 | 100 |
| 11 | University Regn. Fee | 2000 | 2000 |
| 12 | University Lib. Fee + GST 18% | 590 | 590 |
| 13 | University Sports Fee + GST 18% | 118 | 118 |
| 14 | Cost of Regn. Application + GST 18% | 118 | 118 |
| 15 | Miscellaneous Fee | 767 | 767 |
| 16 | e-Learning + GST 18% | 708 | 708 |
| Total | 14,406 | 11,406 | |
B.Sc. Courses
| Sl. No. | Fees Details | Gen. | SC/ST | PwD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuition Fees | 3000 | - | - |
| 2 | Special Fees | 500 | 500 | - |
| 3 | Library Fees | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 |
| 4 | Caution Deposit | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 |
| 5 | LIC | - | - | - |
| 6 | N.S.S. | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| 7 | Y.R.C. Society | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| 8 | HSC Mark Sheet Verification Fee | 177 | 177 | 177 |
| 9 | Miscellaneous Fee | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| 10 | University Registration Fees | 2650 | 2650 | 2650 |
| 11 | Flag Day | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| 12 | e-Consortium Fees | 600 | 600 | 600 |
| 13 | University Lib. Fee + GST 18% | 590 | 590 | 590 |
| 14 | University Sports Fee + GST 18% | 118 | 118 | 118 |
| 15 | Cost of Regn. Application + GST 18% | 118 | 118 | 118 |
| 16 | Miscellaneous Fee | 500 | 500 | 500 |
| Total | 10,473 | 7,473 | 6,973 | |