St. Louis College for the Deaf
Empowering the Hearing Impaired Through Higher Education
About St. Louis College for the Deaf
St. Louis College for the Deaf, located in Adyar, Chennai, was founded in 1993 by the Montfort Brothers of St. Gabriel. Standing as the first college for the deaf in India and the second in all of Asia, it is a pioneering institution dedicated to bringing higher education within reach of hearing-impaired students from across the nation. Affiliated with the University of Madras, the college offers specialized undergraduate degrees such as B.Com (in Tamil and English mediums) and B.C.A (in English medium), designed specifically with inclusive pedagogical techniques, sign language interpretation, and visual learning aids. The campus provides dedicated hostel facilities, specialized computer laboratories, vocational training, and targeted career placement support to ensure that students overcome physical barriers and achieve professional independence and self-reliance.
Highlights
Courses Offered
Admission Process
Inquiry & Registration
Hearing-impaired candidates contact the admission office or apply online with medical certificates.
Counseling & Assessment
Personal interaction and assessment of communication needs with faculty and specialists.
Document Verification
Verification of 10+2 mark sheets, disability certificates, and national identity cards.
Enrollment
Final seat allotment and admission fee submission.
Specialized Orientation
Induction program featuring sign language coordinators and peer guides.
Facilities
Placement Information
Scholarships
- Uzhavar Paadhukappu Scholarship
- State Government Disability Welfare Grants
- Central Sector Scholarship for Students with Disabilities
- Montfort Trust Financial Aid
- Alumni Special Assistance Fund
- Bank Loan Assistance Schemes
- Private Philanthropic Support
- Merit Grants for Deaf Achievers
Hostel Facilities
Events
- Annual Sports Day for Differently Abled
- World Deaf Day Celebrations
- Cultural Fest - Expression
- Sign Language Poetry and Drama Competitions
- Skill Development Workshops
- Annual Day Celebrations
Campus Life
Technical Clubs
- Computer Literacy Club
- Digital Skills Forum
- Assistive Tech Group
- Coding Beginners
Cultural Clubs
- Sign Language Drama Troupe
- Visual Arts Club
- Dance & Rhythm Club
- Crafts Association
Community Service
- NSS Special Unit for Deaf Students
- Youth Red Cross
- Deaf Awareness Campaign Group
- Community Outreach Club
- Eco Club
- Peer Mentorship Network