M.N. College of Optometry
Shaping Expert Optometrists with Global Clinical Standards
About M.N. College of Optometry
M.N. College of Optometry (MNCO), established in 2005 in Chennai, is a specialized private institution dedicated to optometric education and visual health. Affiliated with The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University and closely attached to M.N. Eye Hospital Pvt. Ltd. and Chamadhi Nethralayam Eye Hospital, the college offers comprehensive Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom), Master of Optometry (M.Optom), diploma, and fellowship programs. The academic framework is guided by experienced ophthalmologists and clinical optometrists committed to international curriculum standards. Students receive intensive practical training across varied ophthalmic subspecialties, utilizing advanced diagnostic instruments and handling diverse ocular conditions. With well-equipped labs, dedicated hostel facilities, and robust clinical placement pathways, MNCO continues to produce skilled vision care professionals equipped to serve globally in eye hospitals, optical industries, and vision research centers.
Highlights
Courses Offered
Admission Process
Application Online
Fill out the online application form available on the official website.
Eligibility Check
Verify 10+2 science marks with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics.
Merit Evaluation
Admissions processed on the basis of merit in qualifying examinations.
Counseling & Verification
Personal interaction and original document verification.
Fee Deposit
Confirmation of admission upon fee payment.
Facilities
Placement Information
Scholarships
- Merit tuition fee waivers
- First graduate scholarships
- State government post-matric aid
- Trust-sponsored grants for needy students
- Ex-servicemen ward benefits
- Excellence awards in optometry
- Research fellowship stipends
- Alumni scholarship funds
Hostel Facilities
Events
- World Optometry Day Celebrations
- Annual Ophthalmic Conference
- Vision Care Camp Outreach
- Cultural and Sports Meet
- Alumni Meet
- Clinical Case Presentation Seminar
Campus Life
Technical Clubs
- Optometry Research Forum
- Contact Lens Society
- Binocular Vision Club
- Low Vision Care Circle
Cultural Clubs
- Fine Arts Club
- Dance & Music Troupe
- Literary Association
- Sports and Fitness Club
Community Service
- Free Eye Screening Camps
- School Vision Testing Drives
- Glaucoma Awareness Rallies
- Rural Eyecare Outreach
- Elderly Vision Care Support
- World Sight Day Campaigns