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UGOptometry

Bachelor of Science in Optometry

B.Sc. Optometry

A UG programme in Optometry.

Duration

4 years

Degree Level

UG

Admission Route

NEET UG

varies by institution

Colleges Available

0

Course Overview

What is this course?

A UG programme in Optometry.

Who should choose it?

Suited for students with a strong interest in Optometry and problem-solving.

Course Duration

4 years

Eligibility & Admission

12th Standard Requirement

10+2 PCB min 50%

Admission Pathways

Routes differ by institution and counselling system. None of these applies to every college.

NEET UG — national entrance

MBBS, BDS, AYUSH and allied health courses across India

NEET UG score

Tamil Nadu state counselling

85% state quota seats in government and self-financing medical colleges

NEET UG rank

MCC All India counselling

15% All India Quota, central institutions and deemed universities

NEET UG rank

Always confirm current rules, quotas and dates with the official counselling authority.

Colleges Offering This Course

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Key Skills You'll Build

RefractionSlit Lamp BiomicroscopyOcular PharmacologyBinocular Vision AssessmentContact Lens FittingOphthalmic Instrumentation

Career Opportunities

  • Optometrist
  • Clinical Optometrist
  • Ophthalmic Assistant
  • Contact Lens Specialist
  • Low Vision Consultant
  • Optometry Technician

Indicative Salary Range

Indicative ranges only — not guaranteed.

Fresher (0–2 yrs)

₹2.5 – 4.0 LPA

Experienced (5+ yrs)

₹6.0 – 12.0 LPA

Salary varies by employer, location, skills and experience. Figures are indicative estimates, not guaranteed outcomes.

Hiring Sectors

High demand in TN due to expanding eye care chains like Aravind, Sankara Nethralaya, and Vasan Eye Care across districts like Chennai, Madurai, and Coimbatore.

Eye Hospitals - ChennaiOptical Retail Chains - CoimbatoreOphthalmic Diagnostic Centers - MaduraiOptical Manufacturing Units - TirupurPublic Health Departments - Salem

Sector presence indicates hiring activity, not exact demand levels.

Indicative Fees

Indicative Fee Range

₹30,000 – ₹2,00,000/yr

Varies by institution, quota and academic year.

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