Melapudur, Tamil Nadu
·Estd. 1990
Institute of Ophthalmology Joseph Eye Hospital, Melapudur is a private trust institution in Melapudur, Tamil Nadu, with roots going back to 1990. Attached to a specialist eye hospital, it focuses on ophthalmology and eye-care education, offering allied health and paramedical programmes in fields such as optometry and ophthalmic technology under the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) framework. Eligibility for most courses is a 10+2, generally in the science stream, with admission based on merit or relevant counselling. Candidates exploring Institute of Ophthalmology Joseph Eye Hospital Melapudur admission 2026 should review the courses offered, eligibility and fee structure before applying. The admission process and seat availability are announced ahead of each intake. Refer to this page for the courses, eligibility, fees, admission process, seats and facilities relevant to the 2026 session.
Compiled from MCC & state counselling allotments (2024–2025) and official fee notifications.
MS 1
A complete list of programmes on offer — 10 across 3 levels, drawn from official seat, counselling and course records.
1 specialisation across 1 degree. Best closing rank per branch (2025).
| Specialisation | Best closing rank | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmology | 36,012 | 2025 |
Source: MCC & state NEET-PG counselling allotments (2024–2025). Closing ranks are NEET-PG All-India Ranks.
Annual tuition by quota. Management & NRI quotas, where applicable, are higher.
MS
₹3.5 L – ₹16 L / year
Source: official FRC / counselling brochures where available. Figures are indicative — confirm on the counselling authority's brochure.
How seats at this college are filled through NEET counselling.
MCC
15% All-India Quota
Selection Committee DME
State / management quota
Admission to Institute of Ophthalmology Joseph Eye Hospital is entirely NEET-based; there is no separate entrance test. Postgraduate (MD/MS/DNB and allied) seats are filled through NEET-PG. Candidates must qualify NEET and then take part in centralised counselling — direct admission is not permitted.
As a private college, seats span a government/convener quota, a management quota and, where applicable, an NRI quota. Government/convener-quota seats are counselled by the Tamil Nadu State NEET-UG Counselling, while management and NRI seats follow the private-quota rounds. Management and NRI quotas carry higher fees but the same NEET-qualification requirement — a valid NEET rank is mandatory for every seat.
To secure a seat, a NEET-qualified candidate registers for the relevant counselling, fills a preference list that includes Institute of Ophthalmology Joseph Eye Hospital, and is allotted a seat if their rank clears the closing rank for that quota and category in that round. Closing ranks move each year with the number of applicants and seats, so treat past cut-offs as guidance, not a guarantee.
Across NEET-PG specialisations, the most competitive General-category seats at Institute of Ophthalmology Joseph Eye Hospital closed near rank 36,012 in the latest year; less-sought branches close at higher (larger) ranks. Round-wise closing ranks by specialisation are listed in the PG cut-off section above.
Institute of Ophthalmology Joseph Eye Hospital offers NEET-PG specialisations (MS) and Allied Health Sciences, with a total of 1 PG specialisation. See the courses section above for the full list.
Institute of Ophthalmology Joseph Eye Hospital is a private medical college in Melapudur, Tamil Nadu. As a private/deemed institution, it offers management and NRI quotas alongside merit seats, at higher fees.
Qualify NEET-PG, then register for the relevant counselling (MCC for the All India / deemed quota and the Tamil Nadu State NEET-UG Counselling for the state quota), list Institute of Ophthalmology Joseph Eye Hospital in your choices, and you are allotted a seat if your rank clears the closing rank for your category and quota. Admission is strictly rank-and-choice based; there is no direct or donation admission.
PG residents receive a stipend of about ₹48K per month in the first year, rising to about ₹50K by the third year. A service bond of 2 years applies (penalty about ₹40 L for breaking it). Exact terms vary by degree, specialisation and quota — check the PG fees table.
Institute of Ophthalmology Joseph Eye Hospital participates in NEET counselling, which is restricted to recognised institutions. Confirm the current recognition status on the NMC / relevant council website before admission.
Yes. Institute of Ophthalmology Joseph Eye Hospital has an attached teaching hospital of around 450 beds, providing clinical training for its students.
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