Sree Chitra Thirunal Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology is one of the leading medical and technological institute in India which was established in the year 1974. It is an Institute of National Importance. The institute focuses on patient care, technology development of industrial significance and health research studies of social relevance. The University is Duly recognized by the University Grants Commision(UGC). Campus, Infrastructure and Facilities :- The university offers many lavish facilities like well stocked Library, Internet Access, Cafeteria, Health club, separate Hostel for girls and boys ,Canteen , well maintained Computer Centre, Transportation, Scholarship, ATM-State Bank of India. Faculty :- The University has adequate number of highly qualified, competent and dedicated faculty/ academicians from diverse fields, who have got a long experience in teaching at the Under-graduate and Post-graduate level. Departments :- Division of Biochemistry Department of Cardiology Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Division of Cellular and Molecular Cardiology Division of Clinical Engineering Division of Microbiology Department of Neurology Department of Neurosurgery Department of Pathology Department of Radiology Admission Process :- Admission into these courses is on the basis of a merit/Common Entrance Test followed by Interview/Counseling. Placement :- The institute maintains the training and placement cell to help students prepare for the job search.