A Degree in Bachelor of Optometry (B. Optom.) offers numerous career options.
Apply NowOptics is the branch of science involving the structure, function, and operation of the human eye. Optometry is the science of eye and vision care including eye examination, diagnosis, treatment and management of diseases and disorders of the visual system. It can also be defined as the science of eye equipment (including lenses and spectacles) aimed at improving the vision of the human eye. This involves removal of all kinds of obstacles of sight which an individual may suffer from. Optometrists are health professionals who have specialization in eye care. They also provide preoperative and postoperative care to individual suffering from cataract. Often optometrists discover eye conditions caused by systemic problems and refer their patients to other medical doctors.
Bachelor of Optometry is an undergraduate program concerning eye care. It is a four-year course containing three years of learning and a year of internship in clinical experience. The program is curated with the objective of developing a multipurpose ophthalmic manpower at the paramedical level. The core training and practical exposure offered in the course is designed to prepare eligible candidates for providing competent services in capacities such as Optician, Optometrist, Refractionist and Ophthalmic Assistant.
Since the eye is one of the most important human organs, optometrists are assigned the responsibility of leading others from darkness to light and are offered a wide range of lucrative career options both in India and abroad. This is a dynamic and challenging career, which allows one to nurse people, achieve personal growth, engender community respect, possess job flexibility and ensure financial stability. A graduate of this stream can serve the community in urban, semi-urban and rural settings in private, semi-governmental and governmental sectors.
Apply NowBesides assisting ophthalmic doctors in government hospitals and private clinics, an optometrist can also pursue private practice. Successful graduates of the course interested in higher studies may pursue PhD or M.Sc. in the subject.
| Semester | Heads | (12th Aggregate%) >=90.01 (1st Category) |
(12th Aggregate%) >=80.01 and <=90 (2nd Category) |
(12th Aggregate%) >=70.01 and <=80 (3rd Category) |
(12th Aggregate%) <=70 (4th Category) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Semester | Academic Fee | 40,034 | 40,034 | 40,034 | 40,034 |
| Merit Scholarship | 12,010 | 8,007 | 4,003 | -- | |
| Net Academic Fee | 28,024 | 32,027 | 36,031 | 40,034 | |
| 2nd Semester | Academic Fee | 40,034 | 40,034 | 40,034 | 40,034 |
| Merit Scholarship | 12,010 | 8,007 | 4,003 | -- | |
| Net Academic Fee | 28,024 | 32,027 | 36,031 | 40,034 | |
| Total Fee year wise inclusive of other charges | (1st Category) 84,348 | (2nd Category) 92,354 | (3rd Category) 1,00,361 | (4th Category) 1,08,368 | |
| Semester | Heads | (12th Aggregate%) >=90.01 (1st Category) |
(12th Aggregate%) >=80.01 and <=90 (2nd Category) |
(12th Aggregate%) >=70.01 and <=80 (3rd Category) |
(12th Aggregate%) <=70 (4th Category) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Semester | Academic Fee | 54,100 | 54,100 | 54,100 | 54,100 |
| Students Diversity Scholarship | 9,100 | 9,100 | 9,100 | 9,100 | |
| Merit Scholarship | 13,500 | 9,000 | 4,500 | - | |
| Net Academic Fee | 31,500 | 36,000 | 40,500 | 45,000 | |
| 2nd Semester | Academic Fee | 54,100 | 54,100 | 54,100 | 54,100 |
| Students Diversity Scholarship | 9,100 | 9,100 | 9,100 | 9,100 | |
| Merit Scholarship | 13,500 | 9,000 | 4,500 | - | |
| Net Academic Fee | 31,500 | 36,000 | 40,500 | 45,000 | |
| Total Fee year wise inclusive of other charges | (1st Category) 91,300 | (2nd Category) 1,00,300 | (3rd Category) 1,09,300 | (4th Category) 1,18,300 | |
| Semester | Heads | (Diploma Aggregate%) >=90.01 (1st Category) |
(Diploma Aggregate%) >=80.01 and <=90 (2nd Category) |
(Diploma Aggregate%) >=70.01 and <=80 (3rd Category) |
(Diploma Aggregate%) <=70 (4th Category) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Semester | Academic Fee | 68,080 | 68,080 | 68,080 | 68,080 |
| Scholarship | 20,424 | 13,616 | 6,808 | -- | |
| Net Academic Fee | 47,656 | 54,464 | 61,272 | 68,080 | |
| 4th Semester | Academic Fee | 68,080 | 68,080 | 68,080 | 68,080 |
| Scholarship | 20,424 | 13,616 | 6,808 | -- | |
| Net Academic Fee | 47,656 | 54,464 | 61,272 | 68,080 | |
| Total Fee year wise inclusive of other charges | (1st Category) 1,22,612 | (2nd Category) 1,36,228 | (3rd Category) 1,49,844 | (4th Category) 1,63,460 | |
| Semester | Heads | (Diploma Aggregate%) >=90.01 (1st Category) |
(Diploma Aggregate%) >=80.01 and <=90 (2nd Category) |
(Diploma Aggregate%) >=70.01 and <=80 (3rd Category) |
(Diploma Aggregate%) <=70 (4th Category) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Semester | Academic Fee | 92,000 | 92,000 | 92,000 | 92,000 |
| Scholarship | 16,500 | 16,500 | 16,500 | 16,500 | |
| Merit Scholarship | 22,650 | 15,100 | 7,500 | - | |
| Net Academic Fee | 52,850 | 60,400 | 67,950 | 100,000 | |
| 4th Semester | Academic Fee | 92,000 | 92,000 | 92,000 | 92,000 |
| Scholarship | 16,500 | 16,500 | 16,500 | 16,500 | |
| Merit Scholarship | 22,650 | 15,100 | 7,500 | - | |
| Net Academic Fee | 52,850 | 60,400 | 67,950 | 100,000 | |
| Total Fee year wise inclusive of other charges | (1st Category) 76,300 | (2nd Category) 83,300 | (3rd Category) 90,300 | (4th Category) 97,300 | |
| Admission Fee | Enrolment Fee | Caution Money (Refundable after completion of programme) |
|---|---|---|
| 6,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Examination Fee | Library Fee | Student Welfare Fee | Online Student Information Fee | Lab Chargers | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,600 | 800 | 750 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 9,150 |
| Hostel & Mess Fee | Single Bed | Double Bed | Triple Bed | Four Bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent and other Fee per Academic Year | 75,000 | 55,000 | 47,000 | 42,000 |
| Mess Fee per Academic Year | 40,500 | 40,500 | 40,500 | 40,500 |
| Laundry Fee per Academic Year | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 |
| Hostel Security Fee (Refundable after completion of the session) | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Total Amount | 1,20,000 | 1,00,000 | 92,000 | 87,000 |
| Transportation Fee for Doiwala/Nepali Farm/Rishikesh/Poanta Sahib Routes per Academic Year | 24,000 |
| Transportation Fee for Other Routes per Academic Year | 18,000 |
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