Course Details

B.Sc Optometry

Bachelor of Science degree in Optometry field provides extensive training and medical knowledge about the human eye.Apart from making the fundamentals of the human eye clear, this course will also teach how to operate various types of medical equipment that are a must for every optometry student and practitioner to know.

Communication skills will also be focused on since it is imperative that the students know how to properly communicate with patients. The duration of the course is three years (four years in some universities which include one year of internship) and it is an important and career orienting in nature which provides widespread scopes to the candidates.

Admission Process for BSc Optometry?

The admission to the students in BSc Optometry course is granted based on the candidates’ performance in the entrance exam and according to the marks obtained in 10+2 level. Some of the universities also grant admission based on merit.

• Step 1: The candidates who are considering applying to this course at a particular college/university should check the eligibility and the kind of entrance exams conducted to shortlist the students.

• Step 2: Students can apply online or can visit the college to fill the application form which is necessary to apply for the course.

• Step 3: Give the entrance exam

• Step 4: The admission to BSc Optometry is granted based on entrance exam and the application forms are made available in May and on the completion of the application form the universities and colleges start declaring their respective cut off which is the minimum required percentage for admission to BSc Optometry program.

• The cut-off list will be announced by the colleges and the shortlisted students are called for the next round of counselling as well.

• Step 5: Final Admission Round: For this course the colleges conduct different rounds aiming to test the individual’s ability and skills through counselling.