Merf-Institute of Speech And Hearing (P) Ltd.
Excellence in Audiology, Speech-Language Pathology and Hearing Healthcare
About Merf-Institute of Speech And Hearing (P) Ltd.
MERF-Institute of Speech and Hearing (P) Ltd. in Chennai is a premier institution dedicated to education, clinical training, and research in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. Established under the visionary guidance of eminent ENT and cochlear implant surgeon Dr. Mohan Kameswaran, the institute provides exceptional professional training programs affiliated with The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University and recognized by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI). The campus integrates state-of-the-art clinical units with advanced academic infrastructure. Students gain hands-on clinical exposure handling one of the largest patient case loads in South Asia concerning cochlear implantation, auditory habilitation, and speech disorders. The faculty comprises leading audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and medical specialists committed to shaping competent healthcare professionals. With rigorous academic curricula, dedicated research labs, and extensive community outreach programs, MERF-ISH continues to set high benchmarks in specialized medical education and patient care, addressing critical communication disorders across diverse demographics effectively.
Highlights
Courses Offered
Admission Process
Eligibility Check
Candidates must have completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics with minimum qualifying marks.
Application Submission
Submit online or offline application forms through the official college admission portal.
Entrance Exam / Merit
Admissions are based on merit lists derived from qualifying examination scores and university norms.
Counseling Session
Shortlisted candidates participate in counseling sessions for seat allotment.
Final Enrollment
Complete document verification and fee payment to confirm admission.
Facilities
Placement Information
Scholarships
- Merit-based institutional scholarships
- Government Post-Matric scholarships for SC/ST/SBC
- First Graduate tuition fee concessions
- Minority welfare scholarships
- Disability support scholarships
- Research fellowship grants
- Alumni association financial aid
- Need-based financial assistance
Hostel Facilities
Events
- National Audiology Conference
- World Hearing Day Symposium
- Annual Cultural Fest - Audiva
- Speech Pathology Workshop Series
- Alumni Meet
- Inter-college Quiz Competitions
Campus Life
Technical Clubs
- Audiology Innovation Club
- Speech Technology Hub
- Clinical Research Society
- Biomedical Engineering Circle
Cultural Clubs
- Music and Fine Arts Club
- Dance Troupe
- Literary and Debate Society
- Photography Club
Community Service
- Free Hearing Screening Camps
- Speech Therapy Awareness Drives
- School Health Checkups
- Rural Outreach Programs
- World Health Day Rallies
- Rehabilitation Support Campaigns