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M.Optom Colleges in Tamil Nadu 2026 — District-wise List

By Sampath Kumar · Updated

8 colleges8 self-financing3 districts110 seats

8 colleges in Tamil Nadu offer M.Optom. The most are in Chennai (4), Kanniyakumari (3), Erode (1). Together they list 110 sanctioned seats. Tap a college for its full course list, admission route and contact help.

All 8 M.Optom colleges in Tamil Nadu

#CollegeDistrictTypeSeats
1M.N.College of OptometryChennaiSelf-financing15
2Medical Research FoundationChennaiSelf-financing15
3Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Institute of OptometryChennaiSelf-financing15
4Vasan Institute Of Ophthalmology & ResearchChennaiSelf-financing15
5Acchutha Institute Of OptometryErodeSelf-financing15
6Global College of NursingKanniyakumariSelf-financing10
7J.M. Charitable TrustKanniyakumariSelf-financing15
8Maria College of Allied Health Sciences ThottavaramKanniyakumariSelf-financing10

M.Optom colleges by district

DistrictColleges offering M.Optom
Chennai4
Kanniyakumari3
Erode1

How admission to M.Optom works

Government seats, and the government quota in self-financing colleges, are allotted by the Selection Committee, Directorate of Medical Education, Chennai (tnmedicalselection.net) through online paramedical counselling on Plus Two marks, with Tamil Nadu's community reservation. Management seats in self-financing colleges are filled by the college.

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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer M.Optom in Tamil Nadu?

8 colleges on the official lists offer M.Optom in Tamil Nadu.

Which district has the most M.Optom colleges?

Chennai with 4, followed by Kanniyakumari (3), Erode (1).

How many M.Optom seats are there in Tamil Nadu?

110 sanctioned seats across the 8 colleges listed.

How do I get admission to M.Optom in Tamil Nadu?

Government seats, and the government quota in self-financing colleges, are allotted by the Selection Committee, Directorate of Medical Education, Chennai (tnmedicalselection.net) through online paramedical counselling on Plus Two marks, with Tamil Nadu's community reservation. Management seats in self-financing colleges are filled by the college.

Source: The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University affiliated-college lists (seats as sanctioned). Updated 2026-10-07. College Path is an independent guidance platform.

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