

Vinayaka Missions School of Allied Health Sciences (VMSAHS), Chennai
Also known as VMSAHS Chennai, VMSAHS, VMRF School of Allied Health Sciences Chennai
- Fees / year
- ₹60,000 - ₹1.75L
- Courses
- 11+
- Established
- 2004
About Vinayaka Missions School of Allied Health Sciences (VMSAHS), Chennai
Vinayaka Mission's School of Allied Health Sciences (VMSAHS), Chennai, is the Chennai campus of the School of Allied Health Sciences of Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation (VMRF), a deemed-to-be-university under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956. The faculty's website says it started in 2004 and it also teaches at Salem and Puducherry; VMRF lists a school at Karaikal as well. The Chennai campus is at Vinayaka Nagar, Rajiv Gandhi Salai (Old Mahabalipuram Road), Paiyanoor, Chennai 603 104, on the same campus as Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology. The Salem campus is a separate record on this site.
Accreditation
- NAAC: VMRF holds an A grade with a CGPA of 3.13 on the four-point scale in its second cycle; the certificate is dated 12 July 2022 and valid up to 11 July 2027. It is the university's grade.
- ISO: the faculty states that its education management system is certified to ISO 21001:2018 by TUV SUD, a body approved by the Quality Council of India.
Programmes and fees
VMRF's 2026-27 table lists 11 undergraduate programmes for the Chennai campus and no postgraduate programme: B.Sc. in cardiac technology, forensic science technology, neuro science technology and perfusion technology, and bachelor's programmes in anaesthesia and operation theatre technology, medical laboratory science, medical radiology and imaging technology, dialysis therapy technology, physician associates, emergency medical technology (paramedics) and optometry. Tuition for 2026-27 runs from Rs 60,000 a year (optometry) to Rs 1,75,000 (physician associates), plus an application fee of Rs 1,000 and an admission fee of Rs 30,000.
Admission
Seats are filled on marks in the qualifying examination through merit counselling by VMRF, under the eligibility criteria of the National Commission for Allied Healthcare Profession (NCAHP); the university's allied health page names no entrance test for undergraduate programmes.
Highlights
The essentials students check first.
- Established
- 2004
- Institution type
- Deemed
- Location
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Affiliation
- Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation (Deemed to be University)
- Approvals
- UGC, NAAC
- Programmes
- 11Paramedical
- UG fees
- ₹60,000 – ₹1.75L a year
- Also known as
- VMSAHS Chennai, VMSAHS, VMRF School of Allied Health Sciences Chennai
- Website
- fahs.ac.in
Fees: first-year tuition as listed for each programme.
Courses and Fees
11 programmes offered, with first-year tuition
| Course | Level | Specialisations | First-year tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science | Undergraduate | 9 | ₹75,000 – ₹1,75,000 |
| Bachelor of Medical Lab Technology | Undergraduate | 1 | ₹1,00,000 |
| Bachelor of Optometry | Undergraduate | 1 | ₹60,000 |
Admission 2027
Admission to undergraduate allied health programmes at VMSAHS Chennai is on marks in the qualifying (Class 12) examination, through merit counselling by the Admission Monitoring Committee of Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation, under NCAHP eligibility criteria; no entrance test is named. The 2027 schedule has not been published (checked 20 October 2026).
By programme group
- Bachelor's programmes: a pass in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Botany and Zoology) for most programmes; B.Sc. forensic science technology also accepts Chemistry or Mathematics, B.Optom. and B.AOTT accept Mathematics in place of Biology, and B.Optom. needs 50% marks. The faculty's eligibility page prints these for the 2026-27 intake.
- Age: the candidate must complete 17 years on or before 31 December of the year of admission.
- Postgraduate: VMRF fills its allied health postgraduate seats through an all-India entrance examination of its own, but its 2026-27 list shows no postgraduate programme at the Chennai campus.
Dates and fees
No 2027 application or counselling dates were published on the VMRF or faculty pages on 20 October 2026. For 2026-27 the application fee is Rs 1,000 and the admission fee Rs 30,000, in addition to yearly tuition.
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(10)Vinayaka Missions School of Allied Health Sciences (VMSAHS), Chennai: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fee at VMSAHS Chennai?
For 2026-27 the Chennai campus lists yearly tuition of Rs 1,75,000 for physician associates, Rs 1,50,000 for anaesthesia and operation theatre technology, Rs 1,25,000 for cardiac technology, Rs 1,00,000 for medical laboratory science, radiology and imaging, perfusion and forensic science, Rs 90,000 for neuro science, Rs 75,000 for dialysis therapy and emergency medical technology, and Rs 60,000 for optometry. An application fee of Rs 1,000 and an admission fee of Rs 30,000 are extra.
Is NEET or any entrance test needed for allied health courses at VMSAHS Chennai?
VMRF's allied health admission page says undergraduate admission is on marks in the qualifying examination and merit counselling by its Admission Monitoring Committee, under NCAHP criteria, and it names no entrance test, including NEET (checked 20 October 2026). VMRF's own all-India entrance examination applies to postgraduate allied health seats, which are not listed for Chennai.
Which courses does VMSAHS Chennai offer?
The 2026-27 list for the Chennai campus has 11 undergraduate programmes: B.AOTT, B.MLS, B.MRIT, B.DTT, B.PA, B.EMT (paramedics), B.Optom., and B.Sc. in cardiac technology, forensic science technology, neuro science technology and perfusion technology. No postgraduate programme is listed for Chennai.
Is VMSAHS Chennai the same as the Salem school of allied health sciences?
No. Both belong to the School of Allied Health Sciences of VMRF, but Salem is a separate campus with its own fee table and a longer programme list that includes postgraduate courses; Chennai is at Paiyanoor on Old Mahabalipuram Road. This page covers the Chennai campus only.
What are the eligibility and course durations?
Most programmes need a pass in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology; B.Optom. needs 50% marks. The faculty's 2026-27 table prints 4 years for B.AOTT, B.MLS, B.PA, B.DTT and B.EMT, 3 years plus a 1-year internship for B.MRIT, cardiac, neuro science and perfusion technology, 4 years plus a 1-year internship for B.Optom., and 3 years for forensic science technology. The table is printed for the Salem campus; the Chennai campus lists the same programme names.
What is the hostel fee at the Chennai campus?
The 2026-27 hostel tables for Vinayaka Mission's Chennai Campus, published on the AVIT website, cover accommodation, laundry and mess and are paid yearly. They run from Rs 95,280 (non-AC six sharing) to Rs 4,23,780 (A/C single room), with non-AC four sharing at Rs 1,06,680. A refundable deposit of Rs 10,000 applies to the 2026-27 batch.
What is the NAAC grade of VMSAHS Chennai?
The school is part of Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation, which NAAC accredited at grade A with a CGPA of 3.13 on the four-point scale in its second cycle; the certificate is dated 12 July 2022 and valid up to 11 July 2027. It is the university's grade, not a separate grade for the Chennai campus.
What is the admission process at Vinayaka Missions School of Allied Health Sciences (VMSAHS), Chennai?
Admission to undergraduate allied health programmes at VMSAHS Chennai is on marks in the qualifying (Class 12) examination, through merit counselling by the Admission Monitoring Committee of Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation, under NCAHP eligibility criteria; no entrance test is named. The 2027 schedule has not been published (checked 20 October 2026).
Is Vinayaka Missions School of Allied Health Sciences (VMSAHS), Chennai a government or private institution?
Vinayaka Missions School of Allied Health Sciences (VMSAHS), Chennai is a deemed-to-be university in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, established in 2004. It is affiliated to Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation (Deemed to be University).
Which bodies approve or accredit Vinayaka Missions School of Allied Health Sciences (VMSAHS), Chennai?
Vinayaka Missions School of Allied Health Sciences (VMSAHS), Chennai lists approval or accreditation from UGC and NAAC.
What other names is Vinayaka Missions School of Allied Health Sciences (VMSAHS), Chennai known by?
Vinayaka Missions School of Allied Health Sciences (VMSAHS), Chennai is also known as VMSAHS Chennai, VMSAHS and VMRF School of Allied Health Sciences Chennai.
Sources
Courses and fees: as listed for Vinayaka Missions School of Allied Health Sciences (VMSAHS), Chennai on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.
Last updated 20 October 2026.
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