B.Sc. Optometry

Eligibility4 years including Internship

A candidate desiring to join the four years programme leading to the B.Sc. Optometry degree

• should have passed the Two year Pre University examination conducted by Department of Pre University Education, Karnataka State with English as one of the subjects and Physics, Chemistry , Biology / Maths as optional subjects. The candidate shall have passed the subjects of English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Maths individually also.

or

• Shall have passed any other examination conducted by Boards/Councils/Intermediate examination established by State Governments/Central Government and recognized as equivalent to two year Pre University examination by the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences/Association of Indian Universities (AIU) with English as one of the subjects and Physics, Chemistry and Biology as optional Subjects and the candidate shall have passed subjects of English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Maths individually also.

Scope

The scope for Optometric practice in India and abroad is great and unlimited. It is a dynamic and demanding career that offers job flexibility, financial success, and limitless chances, as well as the potential for personal improvement and community respect. In the upcoming years, there is expected to be a significant increase in demand for qualified optometrists in India. Additionally, optometrists are and will continue to be in high demand due to the opening of new hospitals and optical franchises in this area.

Note

• The candidate shall have passed individually in each of the principal subjects.
• Candidates who have completed diploma or vocational course through Correspondence, shall not be eligible.