Diploma in Optometry
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Refraction, dispensing and basic vision assessment. Organised optical retail expansion has created large-scale structured hiring; the B.Sc degree is needed for independent clinical optometry roles.
- Duration
- 2 years
- Entry after
- Class 12
- Entrance exam
- None
- Study mode
- OnCampus
- Licence
- Registration with the State Allied and Healthcare Council under NCAHP, where the state council has been constituted
Course overview
Refraction, dispensing and basic vision assessment. Organised optical retail expansion has created large-scale structured hiring; the B.Sc degree is needed for independent clinical optometry roles.
Eligibility and admission
Who can apply. 12th pass with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Maths.
How you get in. Direct admission / State paramedical counselling.
How it is studied. Full-time only. UGC does not permit this programme in distance or online mode, as it requires laboratory, clinical or studio training.
Licence to practise. Registration with the State Allied and Healthcare Council under NCAHP, where the state council has been constituted.
Admission rules change every year. Confirm eligibility, the entrance test and the calendar against the current official notification.
Where this can lead
Where people work.
- Optical retail chains (Lenskart, Titan Eye+)
- Eye hospitals and clinics
- Vision screening programmes
- Contact lens companies
- Own optical store
What you can study next.
- B.Sc Optometry via lateral entry
- Advanced clinical optometry training
Cost, duration and indicative earnings
Indicative total course fee. Govt polytechnic: about 15,000 - 60,000 total; Private: about 1,00,000 - 3,00,000 total.
Indicative starting salary. 13,000 - 24,000 per month.
Typical duration. 2 years.
Fees and salaries here are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution and treat the salary as a starting range that varies by employer and location.
Who can apply
1 route into this course.
| Qualification | Stream | Minimum | Subjects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 12 | Science - PCMB | — | Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Maths |
Percentages are indicative. State directorates and individual institutes set their own cut-offs, and reserved-category relaxations differ by state.
Careers this course leads to
1 route mapped from this qualification.
A course supports eligibility and preparation. It never guarantees a particular job.
Common questions
Who can apply for Diploma in Optometry?
12th pass with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Maths. Admission is through Direct admission / State paramedical counselling.
How long does Diploma in Optometry take?
2 years. Full-time only. UGC does not permit this programme in distance or online mode, as it requires laboratory, clinical or studio training.
What does Diploma in Optometry cost?
Govt polytechnic: about 15,000 - 60,000 total; Private: about 1,00,000 - 3,00,000 total. These are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution.
What can I study after Diploma in Optometry?
B.Sc Optometry via lateral entry, Advanced clinical optometry training.
Does Diploma in Optometry need a licence or registration to practise?
Registration with the State Allied and Healthcare Council under NCAHP, where the state council has been constituted.
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