Course Overview
The BOPTM is a 5-year undergraduate program ( 4 years academics + 1 year internship) designed to train students to become competent primary eye care professionals. It blends classroom learning, clinical training, and fieldwork to ensure students gain expertise in detecting visual disorders, managing refractive errors, dispensing optical aids, and supporting ophthalmologists in clinical settings.
Curriculum Highlights
• Clinical training in refraction, low vision aids, contact lenses and dispensing optics
• Optometry equipment handling: Retinoscope, Slit Lamp, Autorefractometer
• Community eye care programs and visual screening camps
• Integrated learning in visual therapy, orthoptics, and binocular vision
• Communication skills, ethics, and public health eye care practices
Clinical Training Facilities
• Eye OPD at NMCH and satellite vision centres
• Exposure to rural and urban eye screening camps
• Internship in optical retail, hospitals, and ophthalmology clinics
• Hands-on experience with advanced refraction and therapy instruments
Career Opportunities
• Independent Clinical Optometrist in hospitals and private clinics
• Vision Screening Specialist in schools and industries
• Contact Lens Consultant
• Optical Retail Chain Manager
• Public Health Eye Care Professional
Admission Criteria
• Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Mathematics
• Minimum Marks Required: 50% for General, 45% for SC/ST/OBC
• Selection Process: University entrance exam or merit-based selection
Course and Fee Details:
| Duration | Admission Fee | Regis. Fee | Caution Money | Annual Fee | Exam Fee (Rs.) | Misc. (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-Semester (4 Years) | 2,000 | 5,500 | 5,000 | 50,000 | 3,500 | 12,500 |
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Syllabus for Bachelor of Optometry - (BOPTM )
Fee Increase Policy
From the 2nd year onwards, Annual fees will increase by a minimum of 5%
