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It is compulsory to do diploma in optometry to take admission in Bsc (optometry) ? Bsc (optometry ) is a degree course and can I eligible for MPSC or UPSC EXAMS?

Pursuing Diploma in Optometry is not necessary for taking admission in B.Sc in Optometry. The detailed information is as follows,

Name of the Course - B.Sc in Optometry

>> The minimum eligibility criteria required to pursue this B.Sc in Optometry course is "12th Class" in 10+2 pattern from a recognized board or institution.

>> Hence, Diploma in Optometry is not compulsory. The duration of this B.Sc in Optometry course is 3 year course.

>> Concerned colleges conduct their own entrance examination followed by counselling.

>> After successful completion of this course, you may apply for some roles like Optician, Optometrist, Eye Doctor, Teacher..etc.,

B.Optom (lateral entry) is offered by many universities/ institutions in India where you can directly join 2nd year of B.Optom after completing the diploma.

Some Universities/ Institutions like Chitkara University, ITM Institute of Health Sciences, RJN School of Optometry, Rayhan College of Optometry, CT University, Desh Bhagat University offers B.Optom (lateral entry) for working professionals where you will be required to attend classes on weekend basis/ monthly basis, etc.

By pursuing this way you can complete B. Optom without leaving the work or wasting the years after completion of diploma.

Yes, you are eligible to pursue BSc in optometry after completing a diploma in optometry.
As because diploma is also equivalent to intermediate degree. Both are 2 year degree course. But one important thing is that your Institute or colleges should be recognised otherwise your certificate should not be valid.

To pursue BSc in optometry, one should have completed 10 + 2 from recognised board with the medical stream (Physics, chemistry and Biology).
Admission is done mainly on the basis of entrance exam which is followed by counselling.
It is not compulsory to pursue diploma in optometry to pursue BSc in optometry.

You will be eligible for degree level examinations after pursuing BSc in optometry such as UPSC.

°°° You can pursue Bachelor of Science in optometry directly after passing 12th standard, if you have passed your 12th standard with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as course subjects from a recognised board.
There is no need to pursue diploma in optometry before pursuing Bachelor of Science in optometry.
Optometry is an undergraduate program and it is a Healthcare professional which deals with the examination/diagnosis/treatment and management of diseases and disorders of the visual system.
Bachelor of Science of tomato admission is granted based on the individual performance in the entrance examination and sometimes institutes also conduct counselling rounds which are conducted for the students who have cleared the entrance examination.

°°° They are often offered job like Optometrist/opticians/sales executive/ teachers/ Eye doctor etc.

It is not compulsory to do a diploma in Optometry to take admission in the BSc in Optometry. The educational qualification required is a candidate must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with a minimum score of 45% marks in aggregate from a recognized board. The candidate minimum should be 17 years and there is no upper age limit to apply and yes you can apply for UPSC examinations after your bachelor's degree.