

Vinayaka Missions School of Allied Health Sciences (VMSAHS), Salem
Also known as VMSAHS Salem, FAHS Salem
- Fees / year
- ₹75,000 - ₹2.5L
- Courses
- 25+
- Established
- 2004
About Vinayaka Missions School of Allied Health Sciences (VMSAHS), Salem
Vinayaka Mission's School of Allied Health Sciences, Salem (called the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, FAHS, on its own website) is a unit of Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation (Deemed to be University), Salem. According to the university's allied health page, the school started in 2004 and now has campuses in Salem, Chennai, Puducherry and Karaikal. The Salem school runs from the VIMS Hospital campus on Sankari Main Road (NH-47), Salem 636 308, with a second unit on the Vinayaka Mission's Kirupananda Variyar Medical College and Hospitals campus that offers the B.EMT and M.ACP.
The university is accredited by NAAC with grade A (CGPA 3.13, second cycle), valid from 12 July 2022 to 11 July 2027, according to its Annual Quality Assurance Report for 2022-23. Programme names follow the nomenclature of the National Commission for Allied Healthcare Professions (NCAHP).
Programmes at Salem, 2026-27
- Undergraduate (12): B.AOTT (Anaesthesia and Operation Theatre Technology), B.MLS (Medical Laboratory Science), B.MRIT (Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology), B.DTT (Dialysis Therapy Technology), B.PA (Physician Associates), B.EMT (Emergency Medical Technologist, Paramedics), B.RT (Respiratory Technology), B.Optom., and B.Sc in Cardiac Technology, Perfusion Technology, Neuro Science Technology and Forensic Science Technology. Most are 3 years plus a 1-year internship.
- Postgraduate (13, 2 years): M.ACP, M.DT, M.MRIT, M.MLS, M.AOTT, M.PA, M.Optom., MPH, and M.Sc in Cardiac Cath and Intervention Technology, Echocardiography, Forensic Science Technology, Neuro Science Technology and Perfusion Technology.
Undergraduate tuition for 2026-27 ranges from Rs 75,000 to Rs 2,50,000 a year and postgraduate tuition from Rs 1,00,000 to Rs 1,50,000; the school's fee table also lists a Rs 1,000 application fee and a Rs 30,000 admission fee. Undergraduate admission is on Class 12 marks through VMRF-DU counselling; postgraduate admission is through the university's All India Entrance Examination followed by counselling.
Highlights
The essentials students check first.
- Established
- 2004
- Institution type
- Deemed
- Location
- Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Affiliation
- Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation (Deemed to be University)
- Approvals
- UGC, NAAC
- Programmes
- 25Paramedical
- UG fees
- ₹75,000 – ₹2.5L a year
- PG fees
- ₹1L – ₹1.5L a year
- Also known as
- VMSAHS Salem, FAHS Salem
- Website
- fahs.ac.in
Fees: first-year tuition as listed for each programme.
Courses and Fees
25 programmes offered, with first-year tuition
| Course | Level | Specialisations | First-year tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Science | Postgraduate | 11 | ₹1,00,000 – ₹1,50,000 |
| Bachelor of Science | Undergraduate | 10 | ₹75,000 – ₹2,50,000 |
| Bachelor of Medical Lab Technology | Undergraduate | 1 | ₹1,00,000 |
| Bachelor of Optometry | Undergraduate | 1 | ₹1,00,000 |
| Master of Optometry | Postgraduate | 1 | ₹1,00,000 |
| Master of Public Health | Postgraduate | 1 | ₹1,00,000 |
Admission 2027
Entrance exams accepted
- VMRF-DU PG Allied Health Entrance Examination
Undergraduate admission at the Salem school is on Class 12 marks through merit-based counselling by VMRF-DU's Admission Monitoring Committee; postgraduate admission is through the university's All India Entrance Examination (held 12 July 2026) followed by counselling. The 2026-27 UG instructions name no NEET score or other entrance test. The 2027 schedule is not published (checked 20 October 2026).
2026 cycle, as last year's dates
- UG: Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology (or the subject combination listed for each programme; B.Optom. needs 50%); age 17 by 31 December 2026. Applications closed on 30 May 2026, call letters were available from 2 June, and counselling was scheduled for 8 to 12 June 2026 at the university, Ariyanoor, Salem.
- PG: a UG degree in the field listed for each programme. The All India Entrance Examination has 100 multiple-choice questions, two hours, no negative marking, in English, on the UG allied health syllabus. For 2026: applications closed on 30 June 2026, hall tickets from 6 July, test on 12 July 2026 (10 a.m. to noon) at Salem and Puducherry; registration fee Rs 1,000. Selection is by merit in the test, then counselling.
Eligibility for each programme is listed on the school's eligibility page (fahs.ac.in/eligibility).
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(10)Vinayaka Missions School of Allied Health Sciences (VMSAHS), Salem: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UG fee at the School of Allied Health Sciences, Salem?
For 2026-27, annual tuition at the Salem school is Rs 2,50,000 for B.AOTT and B.PA; Rs 1,70,000 for B.Sc Cardiac Technology; Rs 1,00,000 for B.MLS, B.MRIT, B.EMT, B.RT, B.Optom. and B.Sc Perfusion Technology; Rs 80,000 for B.DTT; and Rs 75,000 for B.Sc Neuro Science Technology and Forensic Science Technology. The fee table also lists an application fee of Rs 1,000 and an admission fee of Rs 30,000 (fahs.ac.in, 2026-27). The B.EMT on the medical college campus unit is Rs 75,000.
What is the PG fee at the School of Allied Health Sciences, Salem?
For 2026-27, annual tuition is Rs 1,50,000 for M.Sc Cardiac Cath and Intervention Technology; Rs 1,25,000 for M.AOTT, M.PA and M.Sc Echocardiography; and Rs 1,00,000 for M.ACP, M.DT, M.MRIT, M.MLS, M.Optom., MPH and the M.Sc programmes in Forensic Science Technology, Neuro Science Technology and Perfusion Technology (fahs.ac.in fee table).
Which entrance exam is needed for M.Sc allied health admission at VMRF Salem?
VMRF-DU's own All India Entrance Examination for its Master of Allied Health Sciences, M.Optom., M.Sc. and MPH programmes: 100 MCQs in two hours, no negative marking, held on 12 July 2026 at Salem and Puducherry for the 2026-27 session. The 2027 date is not published (checked 20 October 2026).
Is NEET required for B.Sc allied health admission at VMRF Salem?
The university's 2026-27 undergraduate instructions select candidates on marks in the qualifying examination and merit-based counselling by its Admission Monitoring Committee; they do not mention NEET or any entrance test. Counselling for 2026 was scheduled for 8 to 12 June 2026.
How long are the allied health courses at VMSAHS Salem?
The 2026-27 UG instructions list most programmes as 3 years plus a 1-year internship, B.Optom. as 4 years plus a 1-year internship and B.Sc Forensic Science Technology as 3 years; the school's eligibility page prints 4 years for several of the 3 + 1 programmes. PG programmes are 2 years.
Do allied health fees differ between the Salem, Chennai and Puducherry campuses?
Yes. For 2026-27 the VMRF-DU programmes page lists B.AOTT at Rs 2,50,000 in Salem and Rs 1,50,000 in both Puducherry and Chennai, and B.PA at Rs 2,50,000 in Salem, Rs 1,50,000 in Puducherry and Rs 1,75,000 in Chennai. Compare the fee of the specific campus before applying.
What is the NAAC grade of VMSAHS Salem?
The school is a unit of VMRF-DU, which holds NAAC grade A (CGPA 3.13, second cycle) valid from 12 July 2022 to 11 July 2027, according to the university's Annual Quality Assurance Report for 2022-23.
Where do VMSAHS Salem students get placed?
The VMRF-DU allied health page says most students in the last two years were placed in hospitals such as Apollo, MIOT (Chennai), Narayana Hrudalaya (Bangalore), Fortis (Chennai), Kurunji, Gokulam (Salem) and Deepam (Hosur). No placement percentage or salary figure is published for the Salem school.
What is the admission process at Vinayaka Missions School of Allied Health Sciences (VMSAHS), Salem?
Undergraduate admission at the Salem school is on Class 12 marks through merit-based counselling by VMRF-DU's Admission Monitoring Committee; postgraduate admission is through the university's All India Entrance Examination (held 12 July 2026) followed by counselling. The 2026-27 UG instructions name no NEET score or other entrance test. The 2027 schedule is not published (checked 20 October 2026).
Which courses does Vinayaka Missions School of Allied Health Sciences (VMSAHS), Salem offer?
Vinayaka Missions School of Allied Health Sciences (VMSAHS), Salem offers 25 programmes in Paramedical, including Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Medical Lab Technology, Bachelor of Optometry, Master of Science, Master of Optometry and Master of Public Health.
Is Vinayaka Missions School of Allied Health Sciences (VMSAHS), Salem a government or private institution?
Vinayaka Missions School of Allied Health Sciences (VMSAHS), Salem is a deemed-to-be university in Salem, 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), Salem?
Vinayaka Missions School of Allied Health Sciences (VMSAHS), Salem lists approval or accreditation from UGC and NAAC.
What other names is Vinayaka Missions School of Allied Health Sciences (VMSAHS), Salem known by?
Vinayaka Missions School of Allied Health Sciences (VMSAHS), Salem is also known as VMSAHS Salem and FAHS Salem.
Sources
Courses and fees: as listed for Vinayaka Missions School of Allied Health Sciences (VMSAHS), Salem on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.
Last updated 20 October 2026.
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