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About The Career
Optometrists test vision, prescribe corrections, fit contact lenses, and identify conditions needing medical referral. They work in eye clinics, hospitals, optical stores, community screening camps, and school health programmes. Typical training is a B.Sc / B.Optom with a compulsory internship
Allied Medicine(Optometry)
Persona (Who suits this career best?)
Minimum Required Qualification
- Careful observer, good with people and measurements
- Interested in anatomy/optics and practical problem solving
- Class XII (Science) → B.Sc / B.Optometry (usually 3+1 years: 3 years academics + 1 year internship) in most colleges.
Stream of Study
Entry Pathways
- Science (PCB).
- Class XII (PCB) → apply to B.Sc/B.Optom through college or national/state admissions; do clinical internships and register with the relevant state/central allied health registry if required
Average Starting Salary
- Approx. ₹15,000 – ₹40,000 / month in clinics or optical stores; hospital roles or senior optometrists earn more
All India Institute of Medical Sciences,New Delhi
Course Fees: ₹5,000 – ₹7,000 (entire course) | NIRF Ranking: #1 in Medical Category (NIRF 2025) #8 Overall in India (NIRF 2025) | Recognition: NAAC accredited government institution | Address: Ansari Nagar, New Delhi – 110029, India
WebsiteJawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research
Course Fees: ₹5,000 – ₹15,000 per year | NIRF Ranking: Rank 4 (Medical Category) – 2025 | Recognition: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India | Address: Dhanvantari Nagar, Gorimedu, Puducherry – 605006, India
WebsiteBanaras Hindu University
Course Fees: ₹3,700 – ₹10,000 per year | NIRF Ranking: Overall Rank (2024): 11 Medical Category Rank (2025): 6 | Recognition: UGC (University Grants Commission) | Address: Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh – 221005, India
WebsiteAligarh Muslim University
Course Fees: ₹20,000 – ₹40,000 per year | NIRF Ranking: Ranked 19th overall in India (NIRF 2025) | Recognition: Accredited with NAAC Grade A+ | Address: Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh – 202002, India
WebsiteGovernment Medical College Thiruvananthapuram
Course Fees: total B.Sc-related fees: around ₹60,000 – ₹70,000 | NIRF Ranking: NIRF 2025 (Medical Category): Rank #42 | Recognition: National Medical Commission (NMC) University Grants Commission (UGC) | Address: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala – 695011, India
WebsiteOsmania Medical College
Course Fees: ₹10,000 – ₹30,000 per year | NIRF Ranking: Rank 48 in India | Recognition: National Medical Commission (NMC) | Address: Koti, Hyderabad Telangana – 500095, India
WebsiteMadras Medical College
Course Fees: ₹10,000 – ₹25,000 per year | NIRF Ranking: Rank 16 in India | Recognition: National Medical Commission (NMC) | Address: E.V.R. Periyar Salai, Park Town Chennai – 600003, India
WebsiteWest Bengal University of Health Sciences
Course Fees: ₹10,000 – ₹40,000 per year | NIRF Ranking: Around Top ~185 in India | Recognition: University Grants Commission (UGC) | Address: DD-36, Sector-1, Salt Lake Kolkata – 700064, West Bengal, India
WebsiteB.J. Medical College Ahmedabad
Course Fees: Diploma in Ophthalmology / paramedical courses: Estimated: ₹10,000 – ₹50,000/year | NIRF Ranking: Rank 45 in India | Recognition: National Medical Commission (NMC) (standard for medical colleges) University Grants Commission (UGC) | Address: New Civil Hospital Campus, Asarwa Ahmedabad – 380016, India
WebsiteGovernment Medical College Nagpur
Course Fees: ₹15,000 per year | NIRF Ranking: around rank ~50 | Recognition: National Medical Commission (NMC) | Address: Hanuman Nagar Nagpur – 440009 Maharashtra, India
WebsiteManipal College of Health Professions (Manipal)
Course Fees: Approx. ₹2.5 lakh – ₹6.5 lakh (total course) | NIRF Ranking: | Recognition: Approved by University Grants Commission (UGC) | Address: Udupi District Karnataka – 576104, India
WebsiteAmrita Institute of Medical Sciences
Course Fees: Annual Tuition Fee: ₹1,50,000 (Scholarship category) ₹2,00,000 (Non-scholarship category) | NIRF Ranking: Medical Category (Amrita School of Medicine): ~9th in India | Recognition: Recognized by UGC (University Grants Commission) | Address: Amrita Hospital Campus, Ponekkara, Edappally, Kochi – 682041
WebsiteSri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
Course Fees: Approx. ₹1,75,000 per year | NIRF Ranking: Medical Rank: 21st in India University Rank: around 60th | Recognition: Deemed-to-be University status granted by University Grants Commission (UGC) | Address: Ramachandra Nagar, Porur Chennai – 600116, India
WebsiteSRM Institute of Science and Technology
Course Fees: Total Tuition Fees: Approx. ₹3.75 lakh | NIRF Ranking: NIRF 2025 (Medical category): ~18th rank | Recognition: University Grants Commission (UGC) | Address: SRM Nagar, Potheri, Kattankulathur, Chennai – 603203, Tamil Nadu, India
WebsiteLovely Professional University
Course Fees: ₹80,000 – ₹1,20,000 per year (may vary based on scholarship & category) | NIRF Ranking: NIRF 2025 (Overall): ~49th rank in India | Recognition: University Grants Commission (UGC) | Address: Phagwara, Jalandhar–Delhi G.T. Road, Punjab, India – 144411
WebsiteSaveetha College of Allied Health Sciences
Course Fees: Approx. ₹1,50,000 per year | NIRF Ranking: | Recognition: UGC (University Grants Commission) | Address: Saveetha Nagar, Thandalam Chennai – 602105 Tamil Nadu, India
WebsiteBharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University
Course Fees: ₹90,000 – ₹1.25 lakh per year (may increase yearly) | NIRF Ranking: Ranked 91st in NIRF 2023 (Overall category) | Recognition: University Grants Commission (UGC) | Address: Bharati Vidyapeeth Bhavan, Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg Pune – 411030, Maharashtra, India
WebsiteAmity University
Course Fees: ₹1.0 – ₹1.13 lakh per year | NIRF Ranking: Amity University (overall) is usually ranked in NIRF band 100–150 | Recognition: Accredited by NAAC (generally A/A+) | Address: Amity University Gurugram (Manesar) Haryana 122413, India
WebsiteSankara College of Optometry
Course Fees: ₹2 lakh – ₹4 lakh total (approx.) for full course | NIRF Ranking: | Recognition: Sankara hospitals are NABH-accredited (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals) | Address: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
WebsiteLotus College of Optometry
Course Fees: ₹1.5 – ₹2.5 lakh per year | NIRF Ranking: | Recognition: Affiliated with Maharashtra University of Health Sciences | Address: 13th N.S. Road,Opp. Juhu Bus Terminus, JVPD Scheme,Mumbai – 400049, India
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