M.Optom (Master of Optometry)
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Advanced clinical optometry including specialty contact lenses, low vision rehabilitation and binocular vision. Opens academic and tertiary clinical roles beyond routine refraction practice.
- Duration
- 2 years
- Entry after
- Graduation
- 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
Advanced clinical optometry including specialty contact lenses, low vision rehabilitation and binocular vision. Opens academic and tertiary clinical roles beyond routine refraction practice.
Eligibility and admission
Who can apply. B.Sc/B.Optom Optometry with internship.
How you get in. Institute entrance (LVPEI, Elite School of Optometry), University admission.
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.
- Tertiary eye hospitals (LVPEI, Aravind, Sankara Nethralaya)
- Optometry colleges
- Contact lens and ophthalmic companies
- Vision research centres
- Advanced optical retail
What you can study next.
- Ph.D Optometry/Vision Science
- Clinical fellowships
- Overseas practice and research
Cost, duration and indicative earnings
Indicative total course fee. Govt/University: about 20,000 - 1,50,000 total; Private: about 1,50,000 - 8,00,000 total.
Indicative starting salary. 35,000 - 65,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation | Any | — | internship |
Percentages are indicative. Individual universities set their own cut-offs, and reserved-category relaxations differ by state and institution.
Careers this course leads to
1 route mapped from this qualification.
A course supports eligibility and preparation. It never guarantees a particular job.
Before and after this course
Courses that lead here
Common questions
Who can apply for M.Optom (Master of Optometry)?
B.Sc/B.Optom Optometry with internship. Admission is through Institute entrance (LVPEI, Elite School of Optometry), University admission.
How long does M.Optom (Master of 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 M.Optom (Master of Optometry) cost?
Govt/University: about 20,000 - 1,50,000 total; Private: about 1,50,000 - 8,00,000 total. These are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution.
What can I study after M.Optom (Master of Optometry)?
Ph.D Optometry/Vision Science, Clinical fellowships, Overseas practice and research.
Does M.Optom (Master of 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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