The candidates must have obtained a 50% marks taken together in English, Physics, Chemistry, biology /mathematics in the higher secondary examination that is equivalent to 10+2. Candidates who have completed their 2/3 years diploma in optometry can take admission for BSc.optometry
Selection Criteria
Selection is based on 10+2 marks and performance in the personal Interview Session on first come first served basis.
Total number of seats available is 20. In case there is more number of applicants than the available seats will be distributed according to personal Interview
ACADEMIC SESSIONS
The course commences on 1st OCT of every year. It is a full-time course with theory, practical and clinical sessions.
EVALUATION
At the end of each academic year, the students will be evaluated in both Theory and practical. Each component will have a term-end and internal assessment. Equal weightage will be for internal assessment and 100% weightage will be for term-end examinations both in theory and practical. A student has to secure a minimum of 50% marks separately in internal assessment and term-end of each course .At the end of the fourth Year; the students will be awarded B.Sc degree In Optometry after successful completion of course requirements
MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION
For both theory and practical medium of instruction will be in English.
Total number of seats available is 20. In case there is more number of applicants than the available seats will be distributed according to personal Interview
PROGRAMME FEES
Rupees 40000 per year for 3 years.
At the time of admission, an additional amount of Rupees 10,000/- will be taken as security deposit. This amount will be refunded at the end of course.
For international students $2500
SYLLABUS
First year
Physical Optics &Geometric Optics
General & Ocular Physiology & General & Ocular Anatomy
Basic & Ocular Biochemistry & Nutrition
Second year
Microbiology, Pathology & Pharmacology
CEVS & Optometric instruments
Visual Optics
Optometric Optics
Third year
Low Vision Aids & Geriatric Optometry
Contact Lens
Systemic diseases & Ocular Diseases
Dispensing Optometry & Occupational Optometry
Pediatric Optometry, Binocular vision & Advances in Optometry
Internship
A student after having successfully completed the final year university examination is qualified to commence the Compulsory Rotatory Internship. The completion of Internship is mandatory to enable a student to obtain the bachelor degree in OPTOMETRY
Other Facilities
Class Room and Laboratory
Nethradhama School of optometry has well established class
Rooms and laboratory for clinical practice and clinical training
