Bachelor in Audiology & Speech Language Pathology
40intake
₹50,000Annual · /yr
Reviewed 7 Sept 2026MERF Institute of Speech and Hearing PVT Ltd. · ChennaiMERF-Institute of Speech & Hearing (P) Ltd. Fees 2026-27, Courses & Admission
MERF-Institute of Speech & Hearing (P) Ltd. is an allied health college in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. MERF-Institute of Speech & Hearing (P) Ltd. is privately managed and self-financing. It is affiliated…
Bachelor in Audiology & Speech Language Pathology · Government quota
₹50,000/year
Route: Stated for 2026-27
₹50,000 /yr
Bachelor in Audiology & Speech Language Pathology · Government quota · 2026-27
100%
Placement rate
60
Reported intake
Overview
About MERF Institute of Speech and Hearing PVT Ltd.
MERF-Institute of Speech & Hearing (P) Ltd. is an allied health college in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. MERF-Institute of Speech & Hearing (P) Ltd. is privately managed and self-financing. It is affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University. Its programmes are approved by the Rehabilitation Council of India. MERF-Institute of Speech & Hearing (P) Ltd. offers 5 programmes, 1 at undergraduate level and 2 at postgraduate level. They are Bachelor in Audiology & Speech Language Pathology, Master of Audiology & Speech Language Pathology, Post-Graduate Diploma in Auditory Verbal Therapy, Ph.D in Audiology and Ph.D in Speech Language Pathology. The stated sanctioned intake across these programmes totals 60 seats. Official site presents MERF-ISH as the academic and clinical extension of Madras ENT Research Foundation, with academic and clinical units in Royapettah, Chennai. It states affiliation with The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University and RCI approval, but the cited pages do not provide session-specific 2026-27 approval/intake details. The admissions page states that admissions are open for 2026-27. Programmes listed include B.ASLP, MSc Audiology, MSc Speech-Language Pathology, PGDAVT and PhD programmes. The site advertises an in-house ENT theatre, radiology unit and extensive clinical infrastructure; no exact bed count, attendance rule, examination pattern, medium or dated faculty total was published on the cited pages. Principal: Prof. R. Ranjith Rajeswaran; profile states M.ASLP. Research profile reports more than 63 guided theses, more than 25 national/international papers and research grants from DST, NHHID and HEARRING, but does not establish a current recognised-guide count or quantified funded-project total. The college website states affiliation with The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University and RCI approval/compliance. The college site presents admissions for 2026-27 and lists B.ASLP, MSc Audiology, MSc Speech-Language Pathology, PGDAVT and Ph.D.; no programme-level 2026-27 approval letter or current RCI institution row was verified here. RCI recognition is therefore retained as the college's own claim, not expanded into a session-specific regulator status. The clinical unit is at a separate Royapettah address.
Courses & costs
MERF Institute of Speech and Hearing PVT Ltd. fees
Each amount is shown with the academic year and applicant category stated by its source.
| Programme | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Audiology & Speech Language PathologyTuition · Government Quota Seats in Self-Financing Colleges Source | 2026-27 | ₹50,000per year |
| Bachelor in Audiology & Speech Language PathologyApplication fee · Tamil Nadu Selection Committee online application fee covering B.ASLP; exempt for SC/SCA/ST candidates. Source | 2026-27 | ₹500one-time |
| Bachelor in Audiology & Speech Language PathologyApplication fee · Online counselling processing fee for participation in Tamil Nadu counselling. Source | 2026-27 | ₹250one-time |
| Programme | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (B.ASLP)Tuition · Government Quota Seats in Self-Financing Colleges Source | 2026-27 | ₹50,000per year |
| Bachelor in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (B.ASLP)Registration · Tamil Nadu Selection Committee online application fee covering B.ASLP; exempt for SC/SCA/ST candidates. Source | 2026-27 | ₹500one-time |
| Bachelor in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (B.ASLP)Registration · Online counselling processing fee for participation in Tamil Nadu counselling. Source | 2026-27 | ₹250one-time |
Published by tnmgrmu.ac.in (reference)
Published by another institution.
| Programme | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Audiology & Speech Language Pathology | 2026-27 | ₹50,000 Source |
Placements
MERF Institute of Speech and Hearing PVT Ltd. placements
MERF Institute of Speech and Hearing PVT Ltd. placements: 100% placement rate. Recruiters include West Sonova Hearing, MED-EL India PVT LTD, Narayana Hospital.
100%
Recruiter network
West Sonova HearingMED-EL India PVT LTDNarayana Hospital
Campus
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Programmes · intake
Programmes & intake
Master of Audiology & Speech Language Pathology
20intake
Post-Graduate Diploma in Auditory Verbal Therapy
Ph.D in Audiology
Ph.D in Speech Language Pathology
Recognition & affiliations
Faculty & teaching
Admissions · collected information
MERF Institute of Speech and Hearing PVT Ltd. admissions
Selection Committee, Directorate of Medical Education & Research · GovernmentCollege · Management
For BASLP, candidates apply through the Tamil Nadu Selection Committee, Directorate of Medical Education & Research, at tnmedicalselection.org. The 2026-27 prospectus covers government colleges and Government Quota seats in self-financing colleges; selection is by merit based on qualifying-examination marks, normalized to 200. For PG allied-health courses, the 2026-27 notice places Government Quota admissions in self-financing institutions under centralized Selection Committee counselling, but no MERF-specific seat matrix or allotment entry was found. Admission source
From the sources
Hostel — sourced details
| City | Chennai Source |
|---|---|
| Name | Madras ENT Research Foundation (MERF) Source |
| Institution type | Audiology optometry clinic Source |
| Purpose | Clinical training Source |
| Name | MERF-ISH Clinical Unit Source |
| Institution type | Other Source |
| Name | Madras ENT Research Foundation Source |
| Relationship | Same trust Source |
From the sources
Scholarships — sourced details
| Discipline | Allied health Source |
|---|---|
| Refund policy | The MERF-ISH admission-form cost is non-refundable; once the admission form is submitted, it cannot be cancelled by the candidate. Source |
| Fee category | Government Source |
| Period | per year Source |
| Fee year | 2026-27 Source |
| Component | Tuition annual Source |
| Fee set by | State authority Source |
| Amount (INR) | 50000 Source |
| Is estimate | No Source |
| Fee category | Government Quota Seats in Self-Financing Colleges Source |
| Fee authority | State govt order Source |
| Year of study | All years Source |
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Admissions reading
Helpful guides for your admission
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Reach the college
MERF Institute of Speech and Hearing PVT Ltd. contact details
| Address | Old No. 172, New No. 212, Royapettah High Road, Royapettah, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600014 |
|---|---|
| Website | https://merfish.org |
| Office bearer | Role |
|---|---|
| Prof. Ranjith Rajeswaran | Principal & Managing Director Source |
| Prof. R. Ranjith Rajeswaran | Head of institution Source |
From the sources
More details
| Official name | MERF-Institute of Speech & Hearing (P) Ltd. Source |
|---|---|
| Parent hospital name | Madras ENT Research Foundation (P) Ltd. Source |
| Name | Madras ENT Research Foundation (P) Ltd. Source |
| Institution type | Hospital Source |
| Same campus | No Source |
| Recognition code type | University Source |
| Recognition code | 367 Source |
| Name | The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University Source |
| Institution type | State health university Source |
| Affiliation status | Affiliated Source |
| Catalogue complete | No Source |
| Programme code | BASLP Source |
| Basis | Marks Source |
| Fee set by | State authority Source |
| Exam name | None Source |
| Cycle year | 2026 Source |
| Exam family | Qualifying marks Source |
| Authority name | Selection Committee, Directorate of Medical Education & Research Source |
| Neet used | No Source |
| Fee category | Government Source |
| Authority type | State DME selection committee Source |
| Programme code | MASLP Source |
| Seat share pct | 65 Source |
| Exam family | None Source |
FAQ
MERF Institute of Speech and Hearing PVT Ltd. FAQs
What are the fees at MERF Institute of Speech and Hearing PVT Ltd.?
The published annual fee at MERF Institute of Speech and Hearing PVT Ltd. for Bachelor in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (B.ASLP) is ₹50,000 under the government quota for 2026-27.
How can I get admission to MERF Institute of Speech and Hearing PVT Ltd.?
MERF Institute of Speech and Hearing PVT Ltd. admits students on the basis of marks. Applications are submitted through the official portal at https://www.tnmedicalselection.org.
What courses does MERF Institute of Speech and Hearing PVT Ltd. offer?
MERF Institute of Speech and Hearing PVT Ltd. offers 5 programmes, including Bachelor in Audiology & Speech Language Pathology, Master of Audiology & Speech Language Pathology, Post-Graduate Diploma in Auditory Verbal Therapy, Ph.D in Audiology, Ph.D in Speech Language Pathology.
Where is MERF Institute of Speech and Hearing PVT Ltd. located?
MERF-Institute of Speech & Hearing (P) Ltd. is located at Old No. 172, New No. 212, Royapettah High Road, Royapettah, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600014.
Is MERF Institute of Speech and Hearing PVT Ltd. recognised and accredited?
MERF Institute of Speech and Hearing PVT Ltd. is affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University.
Sources
Verification & sources
This page cites 20 source links. Each source is linked beside the facts it supports.
- merfish.org — MERF-ISH Contact
- merfish.org — MERF-ISH About
- tnmgrmu.ac.in — TNMGRMU Allied Health Science Courses
- tnmgrmu.ac.in — TNMGRMU List of Affiliated Institutions
- rehabcouncil.nic.in — RCI Regular Mode
- cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in · pdf — List of Approved Institutions upto 03-09-2026 NCOE Central University, NIRF State University NCOE NCOE NCOE NCOE NCOE State University NCOE
- merfish.org — Merf-ish Top Audiology college in India | MERFISH
- tnmedicalselection.net · pdf — secondary
- tnmedicalselection.net · pdf — Microsoft Word - 1784-PG AHS COURSES FOR 2026-27.docx
- cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in · pdf — List of Approved Institutions upto 13-05-2026 NCOE Central University, NIRF State University NCOE NCOE NCOE NCOE NCOE State University NCOE
- merfish.org — Merfish BASLP-Bachelor in audiology and speech language pathology
- merfish.org — Msc-Speech-Language-Pathology
- merfish.org — Pg-Diploma-Auditory-Admission
- merfish.org — Merf-ish
- merfish.org — MERF-ISH Admissions
- merfish.org — MERF-ISH official homepage
- merfish.org — MERF-ISH BASLP course
- merfish.org — MERF-ISH About
- merfish.org — MERF-ISH homepage
- merfish.org — MERF-ISH Admissions
Reviewed by
Amrit Ashu
Lead Admission Counsellor. RV College of Engineering 2017 graduate, guiding students for admissions in Bangalore since 2017. Every figure on this page is checked against the official disclosures and sources linked beside it; admissions-office conversations are not used as citations.