Dr. S. R.

Chandrasekhar Institute of Speech & Hearing

A Unit of Bangalore Speech and Hearing Trust
(Aided by Lions Club of Bangalore East)

Rewarding, Job Guaranteed and

Career Oriented Professional Courses

D.Ed., Spl. Edn. (HI) - Diploma in Special Education (Hearing Impaired)

B.Ed. Special Education (Hearing Impairment)
BSLPA - Bachelor in Speech Language Pathology & Audiology
MASLP - Master in Audiology & Speech Language Pathology
M.Sc. (Audiology) Master in Audiology
M.Sc. (SLP) Master in Speech - Language Pathology
Ph.D. in Speech & Hearing

Affiliated to Bangalore University & Recognised by Rehabilitation Council of India, New Delhi
Dr. S.R. Chandrasekhar Institute
of Speech and Hearing
Located in the garden city, Bangalore, Dr. S.R. Chandrasekhar Institute of
Speech and Hearing is one of the premier, renowned academic institutes in
India. The Institute provides clinical service as well as highly specialized and
exclusive professional academic programmes.
This specialised allied health field is emerging as a career of choice for many
youth looking for a challenging rehabilitation career. Dr. S.R. Chandrasekhar
Institute of Speech and Hearing has been accorded the status of an “Institute of
Excellence” by the Rehabilitation Council of India.
Established in 1977 as a clinical facility with the
aid of Lions Club of Bangalore East, Dr. S.R. Dr. S.R. Chandrasekhar Institute of
Chandrasekhar Institute of Speech and Hearing has Speech and Hearing deals with a
grown as a multi-level academic training institute number of investigatory and treatment
conducting D.Ed. SE (HI), B.Ed. Special Education protocols related to speech and
(HI), BSLPA, MASLP, M.Sc. [SLP], M.Sc. [Aud] hearing disabilities.
and Ph.D. in Speech and Hearing. With eminent academicians and
practitioners, it imparts teaching,
The Institute is affiliated to Bangalore University
training, diagnostic, treatment
and the courses are recognised by the
and rehabilitative services
Rehabilitation Council of India - a statutory
to every disorder
authority established by the Parliamentary
associated with
Act, Government of India, to regulate academic
speech, language,
programmes dealing with rehabilitation of persons with
swallowing and
disabilities.
hearing.
Over the years, the Institute has emerged as a premier This allied health
academic institution imparting education that understands and science of speech
deals with speech and hearing disabilities. Students joining and hearing is
this institute are not only privileged to be taught by eminent gaining significance
professionals with years of experience, but get the opportunity with increasing
to work on equipment which are truly state of the art. Being a disorders such as:
very popular allied healthcare and rehabilitation centre, this Institute
Various forms of hearing
attracts hundreds of patients every day - each with a unique speech
loss - such as
language, hearing or voice disorder. Students will be immensely
sensorineural hearing
benefited by the range and depth of experience that they gain by
loss, eardrum
studying to treat these health conditions.
rupture, infection,
The programmes conducted by the Institute are affiliated to otitis media with
Bangalore University and are recognised by Rehabilitation effusion, otitis
Council of India (RCI) and are accepted for further studies by externa, foreign
all Universities in India and abroad. body in ear,
Meniere’s disease,
ear barotrauma,
acoustic trauma.
Balance disorders due to
labyrinthitis, etc.
Stuttering - is a speech disorder in
which sounds, syllables, or words are
repeated or prolonged, disrupting the
normal flow of speech, sometimes
accompanied by struggling behaviors.
Autism - a developmental disorder
characterized by difficulties in social
interaction, communication and by
restricted and repetitive behavior which
manifests within the very first two years
of life.
Aphasia - the impairment of language
function which results from strokes and
other injuries to the language areas of
the brain.
Dysarthria - an acquired
speech problem
caused by paralysis,
weakness, or inability
to coordinate the
muscles of the mouth.
Cleft lip and Palate
- refers to a physical
condition wherein a
child is born with a split
or torn lip(s) with a hole in
the roof of the mouth leading
to speech disorders.
Cerebral Palsy (CP)
- reflects a non
progressive group of
disorders affecting
body movement and
muscle coordinations
due to anomaly of the
developing brain.
Misarticulation - a
speech defect in which
an individual substitutes,
omits, adds or distorts the
speech sounds which
results in the speech
being unintelligible.
Learning Disability - a
neurological condition
that prevents a
person from learning
or severely impairs the
learning process in one
or more academic areas,
despite being intelligent.
Dysphagia - is a condition that causes
difficulties in swallowing.
Dr. S.R. Chandrasekhar Auditory Verbal approach is used
Institute of Speech to teach children to use the hearing
and Hearing provided by a hearing aid or a cochlear
offers a full range implant for understanding speech and
of diagnostic, learning to talk.
consultancy, Noise Measurement - measuring the
clinical and noise levels in industries and public
rehabilitation areas and ascertain that it is within
services to deal with permissible limits and not a hazard to
speech and hearing the hearing sensitivities of the people in
disorders. the environment.
With state of the art The Institute’s services are holistic and
equipment and an array all-encompassing. They include:
of eminent practicing
Developmental Assessments
professionals, the
conducted on children to identify
institute addresses
developmental delays (DQ/SQ).
a multitude of
needs of this allied IQ Assessment tests intended to
medical science. measure aptitude and intellectual
capacities and provide an estimate of
Audiometry &
an individual’s mental abilities.
Brainstem Auditory
Evoked Response Cognitive Tests to measure not only a
Audiometry to measure single trait but also a range of abilities
the sensitivity of hearing. including memory, verbal ability,
reasoning skills and numerical ability.
Hearing Aid
Prescription and Personality test to describe aspects of
Fitting involving trial a person’s character, the behavioural
and selection of a pattern, thoughts, feelings, etc.
hearing aid suitable Behavior modification treatment
to the individuals based on the principles of operant
nature and degree conditioning, that replaces undesirable
of hearing loss behaviors with more desirable
and comfort level. ones through positive or negative
Services also include reinforcement.
Custom Ear Mould Psycho-educational Assessment to
Making to fit aids inside evaluate psychological and academic
the ear, repair and service of issues leading to prescription and
aids, etc. remediation services.
Post Cochlear Implant rehabilitation
which is a comprehensive rehabilitation
program to help the patient utilize the
new auditory signals received through
the implant to naturally integrate them
in speech and hearing. Rehabilitative
services apart, the Instiutute is also
equipped to offer proper Mapping of
the Cochlear Implants whereby the
implant is tuned to receive soft ranges
of audio signals.
 Reaching out beyond medical diagnostic and
clinical services, Dr. S.R. Chandrasekhar Institute
of Speech and Hearing has enlarged its
commitment to the cause through founding
and efficient management of schools that
cater to specific needs :
School for children with Autism and
Learning Disability for slow learners.
Sunaad School for Hearing Impaired that
provides primary and middle school main-
stream education in Kannada and English
medium for hearing impaired children.
Sign Language Training trains individuals
with basic sign language skills necessary to
communicate with individuals with hearing
impairment and become professional
interpreters for them through short term
and diploma level courses in Indian Sign
language.
National Institute of Open Schooling
(NIOS) through which the institute provides
coaching and training for individuals appearing
for examinations conducted by NIOS, for
out-of-school children with special needs.
Mothers’ Training Centre that provides early and
intensive intervention for young children with
hearing impairment by providing adequate
training for their mother.
The services offered by Dr. S.R.
Chandrasekhar Institute of Speech and
Hearing are expanding meeting every
emerging need in the society.
Placement Cell - A separate cell that is well
connected with the corporate world has been
set up for finding rewarding and suitable jobs /
careers for speech and hearing impaired adults.
Mobile Camps and Outreach Screening Services are
regularly conducted at neonatal wards of hospitals and nursing
homes, schools, villages, community health centres, institutions and
organisations which identify speech, hearing and learning problems.
Facilities
• General & ENT Outpatient Department
• Consultancy Rooms
• Audiometry Suites
• Puretone Audiometry
• Ear Mould Services
• Hearing Aid Selection & Fitting
• Hearing Aid Programming / Repair
Centre
• Speech Language Pathology
• Speech Science Lab
• Hearing Science Lab
• Facilities for Endostroboscopy &
Voice Clinic
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Stuttering Clinic
• Smile Train Project for Cleft Lip & Palate
• Spastic and CP Clinic
• Dysphagia Clinic
• Occupational & Physiotherapy
• Stroke Clinic / Neuro Rehabilitation Clinic
• Auditory Verbal Therapy / Post Cochlear
Implant Clinic
• Developmental Eclectic Approach to
Language Learning
• Mother’s Training Centre
• Computer Aided Learning Lab
• Reference & Digital Library
• Physical & Digital Science journals
• WiFi - High Speed Internet
• Elevator (Lift)
• Uninterrupted Power Supply
• 300-seat Auditorium
• Badminton Court
• Gym & Healthcare Centre
• Smart Class Rooms
• Audio Visual Lab
• Seminar Halls
• Discussion Rooms
• Students’ Safety Lockers
• Duplicating & Reprography Services
• Cafeteria
• Boys & Girls Hostel
• Round the Clock Security
• CCTV Surveillance Cameras
• Rainwater Harvesting Facility
 D.Ed., Spl.Edn. (HI)
Diploma in Special Education -
Hearing Impaired
Recognised by Rehabilitation Council
of India, New Delhi
Programme Objective:
This Diploma programme develops
professionals in Special Education
within a broad framework of education,
to serve in organisations such as
Special Schools, Integrated Schools,
Inclusive schools and as Itinerant/
Resource teacher.
Course Overview:
• Introduction to Disabilities
• Psychology & Child Development
• Education in Emerging Indian Society
• Planning & Management of Special and
Inclusive Education Therapeutics
• Education of Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Children
• Language & Communication Persons with Disabilities
• Fundamentals of Hearing, Hearing
Impairment & Audiological
Management • Management of Persons with Hearing
• Fundamentals of Speech & Speech
Teaching Hearing Impairment
• Curricular Strategies & Adaptations
of Lesson for Children with Hearing
Impairment
• Family, Community and the Deaf & Hard
of Hearing Child • Otorhinolaryngology
• Content & Methodology of Teaching
Science and Mathematics
• Content & Methodology of Teaching
Social Science
• School Visits
• Observation of Lessons, Reports,
Teaching Practical
• Individualized Teaching
• Skill Development: Study of Grammar,
Text Adaptation
• Clinical Practicum: Audiology, Speech
Psychology
• Full Time Teaching Practice
Eligibility:
• A pass in 12th standard / PUC / Pre-
degree with any subjects minimum
50% aggregate from any recognized
State or Central Board.
• Candidates should appear and
pass All India on-line Aptitude Test
conducted by Rehabilitation Council
of India (RCI).
• Candidates should be above
17 years of age at the time of
admission.
Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)
Intake: 25
B.Ed., Spl.Edn.
Bachelor of Special Education -
Hearing Impaired (HI)
Affiliated to Bangalore University &
Recognised by Rehabilitation Council
of India, New Delhi
Programme Objective:
This UG Degree programme develops
professionals in Special Education
to become a Special Educators
for educating children with hearing
disabilities.
This enables students to acquire
knowledge, develop competencies and
skills to teach effectively to children
with special needs.
Course Overview:
• Education in India: A Perspective on
Special Education
• Introduction to Nature & Needs of
Various Disabilities
• Educational Psychology & Psychology of
• Educational Planning & Management of
Special Education
• Development of Language &
Communication Skills in Children with
• Audiology & Aural Rehabilitation
• Introduction to Speech & Speech
Teaching to the Children with Hearing
Impairment
• Assessment & Rehabilitation of Persons
with Mental Retardation
• Management of Persons with Mental
Retardation
• Curriculum & Teaching Strategies for
Persons with Mental Retardation
• Introduction to Learning Disabilities
• Assessment of Children with Learning
Disabilities
• Intervention & Remediation of Learning
Disabilities
• Introduction to Visual Impairment
• Educational Perspectives of Visual
Impairment
• Learning Methods & Strategies of
Teaching Children with Visual Impairment
Eligibility:
A pass in BA / B.Sc., B.Com., or
any equivalent graduate with 50%
aggregate marks in the qualifying
examinations.
Duration: 2 years (4 Semester)
Intake: 25
BSLPA
Bachelor of Speech Language
Pathology & Audiology
Affiliated to Bangalore University &
Recognised by Rehabilitation Council
of India, New Delhi
Programme Objective:
This UG Degree programme develops
diagnostic and clinical skills in
students to become audiologist and
speech language pathologist focused
on disorders of speech, language
and hearing. These professionals
find rewarding careers in a variety
of institutions - schools, industries,
NGO’s, clinics and hospitals.
Course Overview:
• Hearing Sciences
• Speech Language Diagnostics &
• Basic Medical Sciences
• Development & Disorders
• Introduction to Audiology &
Auditory Tests
• Psychology Related to Speech & Hearing
Impairment
• Computer Fundamentals
• Articulation & Phonological Disorders
• Maxillofacial Anomalies
• Diagnostic Audiology
• Indian Constitution
• Voice & Laryngectomy
• Motor Speech Disorders in Children
• Paediatric Audiology
• Environmental Studies
• Fluency & its Disorders
• Motor Speech Disorders in Adults
• Technology & Amplification Devices for
Persons with Hearing Impairment
• Rehabilitative Audiology
• Neurogenic Language Disorders
• Noise Measurements &
Hearing Conservation
• Community Oriented Professional
Practices (COPP)
• Scientific Enquiry & Basic Statistics for
Speech-Language and Hearing
Eligibility:
A pass in 12th standard / PUC / Pre-
degree with any subjects from any
recognized State or Central Board with
optional Science subjects or Physics,
Chemistry, Biology and/or Mathematics
or Computer Science or Electronics.
Duration: 6 semesters - 3 years of
Course work + 2 semester internship.
No of Seats: 40
 MASLP
Master of Audiology &
Speech - Language Pathology
Affiliated to Bangalore University &
Recognised by Rehabilitation Council
of India, New Delhi
Programme Objective:
This PG Degree programme develops
diagnostic and clinical skills in students
who aspire to teach, do further
research or setup their own private
clinic. With growing number of training
institutions and increased health
awareness and programmes in India
and abroad, career opportunities for
these specialists abound across the
world.
Course Overview:
• Statistics & Research Methods
• Speech Science & Production
• Speech, Language Processing
• Auditory Physiology
• Technology, Application and
Instrumentation in Speech & Hearing
• Voice Disorders & Dysphagia
• Clinical Phonology & Motor Speech
Disorders
• Psychophysics
• Neuro Cognition & Language
• Clinical Linguistics
• Fluency Disorders
• Language Acquisition & Language
Disorders in Children
• Speech Perception & its Disorders
• Diagnostic Audiology
• Adult Language Disorders
• Hearing Devices
• Advances in Management of Persons
With Hearing Disorders
Eligibility:
Pass B.Sc. (Speech & Hearing) or
Bachelors in Speech Language
Pathology and Audiology (BSLPA)
of Bangalore University or B.Sc.
(HLS) or any other degree in the area
considered equivalent thereof, from
any recognized Indian University with
minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.
In case of SC/ST, 45% will be
considered.
Duration: 4 semesters - 2 years
Intake: 20
M.Sc. (Audiology)
Master of Science in Audiology
Affiliated to Bangalore University &
Recognised by Rehabilitation Council
of India, New Delhi
Programme Objective:
This PG Degree programme provides
advanced academic training in
audiology for those wishing to enhance
their careers in this specialised
healthcare field and provides the depth
and flexibility.
Graduates can aspire to do further
research or join rewarding careers in
the field of audiology.
Course Overview:
• Research Methods in
Speech-Language & Hearing
• Statistics in Speech-Language & Hearing
• Basics in Auditory Perception
• Auditory Physiology
• Technology for Speech-Language &
Hearing
• Neurophysiology of Hearing
• Psychophysics of Audition in Normals
• Speech Perception
• Physiological Assessment of the
Auditory System
• Psychophysics of Audition in
Clinical Population
• Seminars in Assessment of
Individuals with Hearing Impairment
• Speech Perception in Clinical Population
• Electrophysiological Assessment of the
Auditory System
• Assessment and Management of
Central Auditory Processing Disorders
• Seminars in Rehabilitative Audiology
• Implantable Devices for Individuals with
Hearing Impairment
Eligibility:
Pass B.Sc. (Speech and Hearing)
or Bachelors in Speech Language
Pathology and Audiology (BSLPA)
of Bangalore University or B.Sc.
(HLS) or any other degree in the area
considered equivalent thereof, from
any recognized Indian University with
minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.
In case of SC/ST, 45% will be
considered.
Duration: 4 semesters - 2 years
Intake: 10
M.Sc. (SLP)
Master of Science in
Speech - Language Pathology
Affiliated to Bangalore University &
Recognised by Rehabilitation Council
of India, New Delhi
Programme Objective:
This PG Degree programme provides
advanced knowledge and skills in the
area of Speech Language Pathology
instilling critical skills in the students.
This specialised clinical subject deals
with communicative, voice, cognitive
and swallowing disorders and thus
offers immense scope for further
research or lucrative professions.
Course Overview:
• Research Methods in
Speech-Language & Hearing
• Statistics in Speech-Language & Hearing
• Speech Language Processing
• Neurobiology of Speech & Language
• Technology for Speech-Language &
Hearing
• Speech Production
• Maxillofacial Anomalies &
Phonological Disorders
• Language, Cognition & Brain
• Child Language Disorders
• Fluency & its Disorders
• Aphasia
• Voice & its Disorders
• Suprasegmentals & Acoustics
• Adult Language Disorders
• Alternative & Augmentative
Communication
• Motor Speech Disorders
Eligibility:
Pass B.Sc. (Speech and Hearing)
or Bachelors in Speech Language
Pathology and Audiology (BSLPA)
of Bangalore University or B.Sc.
(HLS) or any other degree in the area
considered equivalent thereof, from
any recognized Indian University with
minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.
In case of SC/ST, 45% will be
considered.
Duration: 4 semesters - 2 years
Intake: 10
 Ph.D.
Speech & Hearing
Affiliated to Bangalore University &
Recognised by Rehabilitation Council
of India, New Delhi

Ph.D. in Speech and Hearing

Doctoral degree leading to in depth
knowledge by research in the area.
Full time / Part time Programme
No of Seats: 5
Eligibility:
MASLP (Master in Audiology and
Speech Language Pathology) M.Sc.
(Audiology), M.Sc. (SLP) Master in
Speech Language Pathology, from
Bangalore University or any other
recognized University with minimum
55% with a pass/clear in Bangalore
University entrance test. Candidates
should also apply against Bangalore
University advertisement.
 Placement
On successful completion of the professional programmes,
placement at leading institutions are facilitated by the Institute.
Job opportunities at:
• Hospital / Medical College
• Special Schools for Handicapped /International School
• Industries
• Speech & Hearing Institutes /Colleges
• Hearing Aid Manufacturing Industry
• NGO’s Working with the Disabled & Rehabilitation Centres
• Early Intervention Centers

For Further detailed information, please contact the Institute:

The Principal,
Dr. S. R. Chandrasekhar
Institute of Speech and Hearing
Hennur Road, Lingarajapuram
Bengaluru 560 084, Karnataka, India
Ph: 080-25460405, 25470037, 25468470
E-mail: dr.srcish@gmail.com

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