Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, Govt. Ophthalmic Hospital
Preserving Vision, Advancing Ophthalmic Care
About Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, Govt. Ophthalmic Hospital
The Regional Institute of Ophthalmology and Government Ophthalmic Hospital in Egmore, Chennai, popularly known as the Egmore Eye Hospital, was established in 1819. It is the oldest eye hospital in Asia and the second oldest specialized eye hospital in the world, next only to Moorfields in the UK. Affiliated with The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University and functioning under the Directorate of Medical Education, the institute offers specialized postgraduate medical degrees in ophthalmology (MS, DO) as well as B.Sc. and Diploma courses in Optometry. It is a world-renowned center of excellence for eye care, surgical training, and visual science research.
Highlights
Courses Offered
Admission Process
NEET-PG / NEET-SS Qualification
Qualify the national entrance examination for postgraduate medical admissions.
State Medical Counseling
Register through the Tamil Nadu Medical Selection portal for specialty allocation.
Institute Choice Entry
Select Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, Egmore as the primary choice.
Seat Allotment
Receive allotment based on NEET rank and community reservation rules.
Document Verification & Admission
Complete admission formalities and fee payment at the institute office.
Qualify NEET-UG / NEET-PG
Candidates must clear the national-level entrance exam as mandated by the National Medical Commission.
State Counseling Registration
Register for Tamil Nadu Medical Selections counseling conducted by the Directorate of Medical Education (DME).
Choice Filling
Select Madras Medical College as the preferred choice during the online counseling portal process.
Seat Allotment
Seats are allotted based on merit ranks, category reservations, and seat availability.
Document Verification & Admission
Report to the college with original documents and complete the fee payment to confirm admission.
Facilities
Placement Information
Scholarships
- State Government Postgraduate Stipend
- ICMR Research Fellowships
- Backward Classes Welfare Scholarship
- Post Matric Scholarship for SC/ST
- Central Sector Scholarship
- National Eye Health Grants
- Institutional Merit Awards
- Alumni Research Endowments
Hostel Facilities
Events
- Ophthalmic Annual Conference - EyeVision
- Cataract & Refractive Surgery Workshop
- Optometry Career Conclave
- Alumni Global Meet
- Postgraduate Training Symposium
- Community Eye Screening Camps
Campus Life
Technical Clubs
- Retina Club
- Cornea Society
- Glaucoma Interest Group
- Ophthalmic Research Guild
Cultural Clubs
- Music Society
- Photography Club
- Literary Guild
- Fine Arts Club
- Dramatic Troupe
Community Service
- Rural Eye Screening Camps
- School Vision Testing Drives
- National Blindness Control Program
- Free Cataract Surgery Outreach
- Public Eye Health Awareness
- Diabetic Retinopathy Screening