Bachelor of Optometry
Duration: 4 Year(s)
Manipal Tata Medical College (MTMC), Jamshedpur
Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India
Course TypeBachelor
Course Specialty
Optometry
Overview
The Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom) program trains students to become skilled eye-care professionals capable of diagnosing refractive errors, prescribing corrective lenses, managing visual disorders, and assisting in the detection of ocular diseases. The curriculum integrates optics, ocular anatomy, physiology, pathology, binocular vision, low vision rehabilitation, and clinical optometry training. Throughout the program, students gain hands-on experience in refraction, contact lens fitting, vision therapy, and advanced diagnostic techniques. The internship year provides real-time exposure in hospitals and specialty eye-care centers, preparing graduates for independent optometry practice or clinical roles in ophthalmology departments. With rising demand for professional optometrists, the course opens opportunities in hospitals, optical chains, vision clinics, and research centers.
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
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Accomodation:
Hostel Facility
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics.
- Minimum aggregate required: 45%–50% (varies by college).
- Entrance exam may be required depending on the institution.
- Candidate must be at least 17 years old at the time of admission.
- Must be medically fit as per institutional norms.
Minimum Education
12th Science PCB12th Science PCM
Admission Process:
- Online/Offline Application to the institute.
- Entrance Examination (if applicable) or merit-based selection through 10+2 marks.
- Shortlisting of Candidates based on merit or exam score.
- Counselling / Interview for document verification.
- Offer of Admission issued to selected candidates.
- Fee Payment for final enrollment.
- Medical Fitness Test as required by some institutes.
