Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Institute of Optometry
Excellence in Optometric Education and Eye Care
About Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Institute of Optometry
Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Institute of Optometry, located in Pammal, Chennai, is a premier institution dedicated exclusively to optometric education and visual sciences. Established in 2007, the college has consistently delivered top-tier academic training and clinical exposure to students aspiring to become professional optometrists and vision scientists. Affiliated with The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, the institute combines rigorous classroom instruction with hands-on practice in state-of-the-art diagnostic laboratories and vision clinics. The curriculum is structured to cover fundamental and advanced concepts in clinical optometry, contact lenses, low vision care, binocular vision, and ocular disease management. The faculty comprises seasoned ophthalmologists, clinical optometrists, and researchers who mentor students through experiential learning and evidence-based patient care practices. The campus features specialized darkrooms, advanced refraction units, and dedicated research facilities to foster innovation in eye healthcare. Beyond academics, SJSIO actively engages in community outreach programs, organizing free eye screening camps, rural vision care drives, and public awareness campaigns on eye health. With strong institutional tie-ups with leading eye hospitals and optical chains, students benefit from robust internship placements and career opportunities globally, making it a preferred destination for optometry studies in South India.
Highlights
Courses Offered
Admission Process
Eligibility Check
Candidates must pass HSC (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics or Botany/Zoology.
Application Submission
Fill out the online application form available on the university or college admission portal.
Merit Determination
Selection is conducted strictly based on merit marks secured in the qualifying higher secondary examination.
Counseling Process
Participate in the centralized counseling or institutional single-window admission process.
Document Verification
Submit original certificates, pay tuition fees, and finalize enrollment at the campus.
Facilities
Placement Information
Scholarships
- First Graduate Tuition Fee Concession
- State Government SC/ST Scholarship Scheme
- BC/MBC Backward Class Educational Concession
- Merit-based Institutional Scholarship
- Minority Student Financial Assistance
- Ex-Servicemen Ward Scholarship
- Physically Challenged Welfare Grant
- Alumni Association Endowment Fund
Hostel Facilities
Events
- World Sight Day Awareness Rally
- Annual Optometry Conference - OptoVision
- Inter-College Clinical Quiz Competition
- Cultural Fest - Netra Utsav
- Sports Meet - Prism
- Graduation and Oath-taking Ceremony
Campus Life
Technical Clubs
- Contact Lens Study Circle
- Low Vision Rehabilitation Club
- Binocular Vision Research Forum
- Pediatric Optometry Guild
Cultural Clubs
- Fine Arts Club
- Dance and Drama Troupe
- Music Band
- Literary and Debate Society
- Photography Club
Community Service
- Rural Vision Screening Camps
- School Children Eye Health Program
- Elderly Care Vision Drives
- Diabetes Retinopathy Awareness Campaigns
- National Health Mission Volunteer Support
- Environmental Protection Tree Planting Drive