Schieffelin Institute of Health – Research & Leprosy Centre
Transforming Lives Through Holistic Health and Healing
About Schieffelin Institute of Health – Research & Leprosy Centre
Schieffelin Institute of Health – Research & Leprosy Centre (SIHRLC), established in 1955, is a leading private research, training, and clinical institution dedicated to leprosy management, rehabilitation, and comprehensive healthcare. Located in Karigiri village near Vellore, Tamil Nadu, the institute operates as a 150-bedded general hospital with specialization in leprosy care and integrates secondary-care services across 12+ departments including Dermatology, Ophthalmology, Surgery, ENT, General Medicine, Pediatrics, OB/GYN, Clinical Psychology, and Diagnostics. The institute's College of Health Sciences offers 11 undergraduate & diploma programs in Allied Health Sciences—B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology, Medical Record Technology, Radiography & Imaging Technology, Optometry, Physician Assistant, and Medical Sociology (all 3 years + 1-year internship); Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery (3 years); Diploma programs in Medical Laboratory Technology, Radio Diagnosis Technology, and Medical Record Technology (2 years); and B.Sc. Prosthetics & Orthotics (4 years, RCI-approved). Total intake: 120+ seats across all programmes. SIHRLC is recognized globally as a WHO Collaborating Centre and has been a pioneer in leprosy research since 1968, when the Tamil Nadu Government entrusted it with the National Leprosy Eradication Program. The institute maintains active clinical training through rotations in its own hospital network and affiliated centers, publishes peer-reviewed research across multiple disciplines, and conducts community health programs including foot-care camps, vision screening, and occupational therapy rehabilitation.
Highlights
Courses Offered
Admission Process
Check Eligibility
12th pass with minimum 50% marks (varies by course & board); Stream preference based on specialization (Science for most courses). No NEET required for Allied Health programs (except where specified by University).
Online Application
Submit online application via official website https://leprosyhealth.org/ or through Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University portal. Complete personal, educational, and medical details.
Document Submission
Upload scanned copies of 12th pass certificate, mark sheet, caste certificate (if applicable), medical fitness certificate, and other relevant documents.
Merit-Based Counselling
Selected candidates are called for counselling based on merit ranking. Document verification conducted at the campus (Karigiri).
Final Enrollment
Successful candidates complete enrollment formalities, hostel allotment (if applicable), and admission to chosen program.
Facilities
Placement Information
Scholarships
- Merit-Based Fee Concessions (Limited, Case-by-Case)
- Government Scholarships for SC/ST (As per State Policy)
- Research Scholarships for Advanced Studies
Hostel Facilities
Events
- Community Eye-Care Screening Camps (Regular)
- World Leprosy Day Celebrations & Awareness Programs (Annual, January 30)
- Guest Lectures from International Leprosy Experts & Clinical Specialists
- Industrial Visits to Hospital Networks & Research Centers
- National Leprosy Eradication Program (NLEP) Training Workshops
- International Conferences on Leprosy & Rehabilitation (Periodic)
- Student Research Symposia & Scientific Presentations
- Health Awareness & Community Outreach Programs
- Annual Sports & Cultural Festival
Campus Life
Technical Clubs
- Medical Laboratory & Research Interest Group
- Radiography & Imaging Technology Club
- Prosthetics & Orthotics Innovation Club
- Optometry & Vision Health Club
- Rehabilitation & Physiotherapy Forum
- Leprosy Research & Education Group (LREG)
Cultural Clubs
- Student Cultural & Arts Committee
- Sports & Wellness Committee
- Health & Community Outreach Club
- Spiritual & Wellbeing Forum (Christian Values-Based)
Community Service
- Community Eye Screening Camps (Regular, Free Vision Assessment)
- Foot Care Camps for Diabetic & Leprosy Patients (Regular)
- Health Awareness Programs in Rural Villages (NLEP Partnership)
- Free Medical Camps in Surrounding Communities
- Occupational Therapy Rehabilitation Programs for Marginalized Groups
- Integration of Leprosy Patients into Mainstream Community (Educational Mission)
- Training Programs for Government Health Workers (NLEP-Supported)