A university campus on GST Road at Mamandur, Chengalpattu. Its 2026-27 prospectus lists 12 B.Tech courses, 10 allied health courses, B.P.T. (physiotherapy), B.Sc Nursing and B.Pharm. It publishes an official fee sheet for 2026-27. Admission is on 12th marks; the eligibility sheet names no entrance exam.
Status
University
Type
University
Affiliation / degree from
Own university degree · Tamil Nadu Private Universities Act, 2019
Note: Do not confuse this with dsuniversity.ac.in (Samayapuram, Trichy) or dsuniversity.edu.in (Perambalur). The Mamandur campus uses dsuchennai.ac.in. The PG allied health list comes from the school web page (not the 2026-27 prospectus or fee sheet), so confirm it is open this year. The pharmacy and nursing pages describe some programmes as 'planned', but the 2026-27 fee sheet lists fees for B.Pharm, D.Pharm and B.Sc Nursing – confirm intake with the office. Approvals (AICTE, PCI, INC) are not shown on the pages we read.
No entrance exam is named in the 2026-27 eligibility sheet – admission is on 12th marks. B.Tech: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths – minimum 45% (Agri / Biotech / BME also accept Biology) Nursing, Physiotherapy, Allied Health: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology – minimum 50% B.Pharm / B.Optometry: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Maths – minimum 50%
Step by step
Check your course and eligibility in the official 2026-27 eligibility sheet (in the sources list).
Fill the admission enquiry form on dsuchennai.ac.in, or apply on the admission portal admission.dsuchennai.ac.in.
Call the admission office to confirm seat availability, documents and the fee for your course.
Pay the application fee (₹2,000), then the admission and establishment fees when your seat is confirmed.
You must be at least 17 years old at the time of admission.
Eligibility and counselling differ by course and category. Confirm your route with Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University, Chennai (Mamandur, Chengalpattu) before you pay.
Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University building at Mamandur, Chengalpattu (from the official 2026-27 fee sheet) · official photograph. Tap to view full size. Our own campus photos are being added.
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How to reach
The campus is at No. 6, GST Road (Chennai–Trichy highway), Mamandur, Chengalpattu – 603111.
This is a different place from the ECR (Mamallapuram) colleges in this guide. Use the map to plan your trip.
Ask the office about college buses from your area (the website has a bus route page).
Is Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University, Chennai (Mamandur, Chengalpattu) autonomous, affiliated or a university?+
University. Degree is awarded by the university itself. Affiliation: Own university degree · Tamil Nadu Private Universities Act, 2019.
Which courses can I join here?+
UG – B.Tech (4 years): 12 courses · UG – Allied Health Sciences (3 years + 1 year internship): 10 courses · UG – Physiotherapy (4 years + 6 months internship): 1 course · UG – Nursing (4 years): 1 course · Pharmacy: 2 courses · PG – Allied Health (listed on the school page): 6 courses · PhD (research areas): 15 courses. See the full list in the Courses section.
Do I need an entrance exam?+
No entrance exam is named in the 2026-27 eligibility sheet – admission is on 12th marks. · B.Tech: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths – minimum 45% (Agri / Biotech / BME also accept Biology) · Nursing, Physiotherapy, Allied Health: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology – minimum 50% · B.Pharm / B.Optometry: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Maths – minimum 50%. Check which one applies to your course.
What are the fees?+
The official 2026-27 fee sheet is shown in the Fees section: tuition per year for each course, plus application fee, admission fee (one time), establishment fee (one time), hostel fee (per year). Confirm your final fee with the office before you pay.
Is there a hostel and bus?+
Hostel: The university website lists a DSU Hostel. The 2026-27 fee sheet shows a hostel fee of ₹1,00,000 per year. College buses: The website menu has a 'DSU Bus Route' page. Ask the office which towns the buses cover and the bus fee.