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Optometry — B.Optom / BSc Optometry — Step-by-Step Roadmap

Your journey, phase by phase

  1. Phase 1 · Class 11–12 Class 11–12 prerequisites Science with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Maths.
    • Most colleges require Class 12 Science (PCB or PCM) with English.
    • Minimum marks of 50% are common.
    • Optics in Class 12 Physics is useful preparation.
    • Develop good communication and attention to detail.
    Subjects
    PCB or PCM
  2. Phase 2 · After Class 12 Entrance and admission CUET-UG, state entrance or merit.
    • Apply via university admission portals.
    • Entrance exams vary by state and institution; some use CUET-UG.
    • Attend counselling and choose a recognised college.
    • Verify documents and pay fees.
    Routes
    CUET-UG, state entrance, merit
  3. Phase 3 · Year 1–3 Three years of academics Ocular anatomy, optics, clinical optometry and contact lenses.
    • Year 1: Anatomy, Physiology, Geometrical and Physical Optics, Biochemistry.
    • Year 2: Visual Optics, Ocular Disease, Optometric Instruments and Clinical Optometry.
    • Year 3: Contact Lenses, Low Vision, Binocular Vision, Paediatric Optometry and Community Optometry.
    • Practical lab sessions and clinical exposure run through the course.
    Years
    3 + internship
  4. Phase 4 · Year 4 One-year clinical internship Supervised patient care in eye hospitals.
    • Rotate through refraction, contact lens, low vision and ophthalmology clinics.
    • See patients under supervision and maintain a case log.
    • Complete the internship before your degree is awarded.
    • Learn eyewear dispensing and counselling skills.
    Internship
    12 months
  5. Phase 5 · After internship Registration and career Practice or study further.
    • Register with the relevant state or national allied-health body where required.
    • Jobs: optometrist, eye hospital clinician, optical retail manager and contact-lens specialist.
    • Higher study: M.Optom, MBA in healthcare or Public health.
    • Entrepreneurship: eye clinics and optical stores.
    Further study
    M.Optom

Verify on the official source

Exam dates, fees, paper patterns and eligibility rules are revised by the regulator from time to time. Treat this roadmap as your map, and confirm the current rules on the official site before you register or pay any fee.

CUET-UG (NTA)National Career Service Full Optometry career guide