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I have completed Diploma in Ophthalmic Technology. Can I get admissions in any colleges to do B.Sc Optometry? What is the duration of B.Sc Optometry? Will I get direct 2nd year admission based on Diploma?

Eligibility for B. Sc optometry:
* Candidates should have completed 10+2 in science stream with minimum aggregate 60% from a recognised university/ board.
This course is of 3 years & fees ranges from 2 to 6 lakhs

Originally Posted by Chandana.s.l

I have completed Diploma in Ophthalmic Technology. Can I get admissions in any colleges to do B.Sc Optometry? What is the duration of B.Sc Optometry? Will I get direct 2nd year admission based on Diploma?

**The B.Optometry course comprises three years of education and one year of internship in order to provide students with practical knowledge in this field.


Mentioned below are some of the major entrance tests conducted in the country for admission to B.Sc. Optometry course.
-AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) Entrance Test
-JNU (Jawaharlal Nehru University) Combined Entrance Examination
-DU (University of Delhi) Biotechnology Entrance Examination
-CMC (Christian Medical College) Entrance Examination
-NEET-UG (National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Undergraduate)

***No,you can not join directly in second year ,you need to complete 4 years coure.