Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, Chennai — Allied Health Sciences Courses, Seats & Admission 2026

By Sampath Kumar · Updated 6 Oct 2026

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Regional Institute of Ophthalmology is a government Allied Health Sciences college in Chennai district, Tamil Nadu, affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University. It offers 1 UG course with 20 seats.

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Courses and seats

Course	Level	Seats
B.Optom	UG	20

Key facts

Type	Government
District	Chennai
State	Tamil Nadu
Affiliating university	The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
Address	Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, Govt Ophthalmic Hospital Chennai
MGR university code	641

How admission 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.

Other Allied Health Sciences colleges in Chennai

College of Audiology and Communication Sciences (government)
E.S.I.C. Medical College and Hospital (government)
Government Medical College (government)
Govt. Arignar Anna Memorial Cancer Hospital (government)
Govt. Kilpauk Medical College & Hospital (government)
Govt. Stanley Medical College (government)
Institute of Mental Health (government)
King Institute of Preventive Medicine and Research (government)
Madras Medical College (government)
National Institute for Empowerment of Person with Multiple Disabilities (NIEPMD) (government)
Aarthi Scans Pvt. Ltd (private self-financing)
Apollo Hospitals Enterprises (private self-financing)

See the full list: Allied health science colleges in Tamil Nadu · all Allied Health Sciences colleges A–Z.

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Frequently asked questions

Which courses does Regional Institute of Ophthalmology offer?

B.Optom.

How many seats does Regional Institute of Ophthalmology have?

20 seats in the official list used here.

Is Regional Institute of Ophthalmology a government college?

It is listed as government, affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University.

How do I get admission to Regional Institute of Ophthalmology?

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.

How many Allied Health Sciences colleges are there in Chennai?

40 in the official list used by College Path, including this one.

Source. Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University allied health sciences list, AY 2025-26. College Path is an independent admission guidance service; we do not list college phone numbers or websites — tap Enquire and we contact the college for you.