Bachelors in Optometry
Bachelors in Optometry
Step into the world of eye care with a career-focused programme that combines clinical science, cutting-edge optics, and hands-on patient training — building the next generation of Optometry professionals.
4
Years Programme
8
Semesters
₹5L+
Top Packages
Your Career After Optometry
A wide range of rewarding career options open up after completing your Optometry degree from PCMT — in clinical practice, research, education, and the healthcare industry.
Clinical Optometrist
Work in hospitals, eye clinics, and polyclinics — conducting eye examinations, diagnosing refractive errors, and managing common ocular conditions under ophthalmologist guidance.
Contact Lens Specialist
Specialise in contact lens fitting, dispensing, and aftercare. High demand in private optical practices and retail chains where personalised vision correction is a premium service.
Optical Retail & Industry
Join leading optical chains or lens manufacturers as an in-store Optometrist, product specialist, or sales & training executive with strong technical knowledge of optics.
M.Optom & Higher Education
Pursue a Master of Optometry (M.Optom), MBA in Healthcare Management, Fellowship programmes, or research — opening the path to specialisation and academic careers.
Government & NGO Sector
Contribute to public health through government hospitals, vision rehabilitation centres, and NGO-run eye care programmes. Your degree is valid for relevant government recruitment bodies.
Vision Therapy & Low Vision
Specialise in binocular vision therapy for children, low vision rehabilitation for the visually impaired, or vision research — unique and growing niches within the eye care profession.
Internships & Placements
Clinical exposure and internships are built into the Optometry curriculum. Graduates have gone on to work with hospitals, optical chains, lens companies, and healthcare organisations across India.
Where Our Graduates Work
Maximise your clinical hours — hands-on patient interaction during internship is the single biggest differentiator for job-ready Optometry graduates.
Develop expertise in contact lens fitting — this is a high-demand skill in private optical practice and retail chains, and significantly increases your earning potential.
Stay current with diagnostic equipment — familiarity with OCT, auto-refractors, and slit lamps is increasingly expected even from freshers in clinical settings.
Consider M.Optom after graduation — specialist qualifications in areas like paediatric optometry or low vision rehabilitation open doors to senior and academic roles.
Maintain strong academic records alongside clinical competence — both matter equally when applying to leading hospitals and reputed eye care chains.
What You Will Learn
The Optometry programme covers a comprehensive range of subjects — from foundational sciences to advanced clinical skills — across 10 semesters of structured, hands-on learning.
Foundations of Optometry
Sem 1-2Ocular Science & Refraction
Sem 3-4Clinical & Advanced Optometry
Sem 5–6Specialty & Community Optometry
Sem 7–8Clinical Internship Training
Sem 9–10Who Can Apply
The Optometry programme is designed for students from a Science background. A genuine interest in healthcare, patient care, and the science of vision is the most important quality we look for.
Physics & Chemistry
A strong grounding in Physics (especially Optics) and Chemistry from Class 12 provides an excellent scientific foundation for the Optometry programme.
Biology or Mathematics
Students with Biology or Mathematics as the fifth Science subject are both eligible. Biology is particularly beneficial given the programme's focus on ocular anatomy and physiology.
Healthcare Passion
Beyond academic eligibility, a genuine interest in eye care, patient interaction, and the healthcare profession is what sets successful Optometry students apart.
What You Need to Join Bachelors in Optometry
Admission Process
Apply online through the college website or visit in person. Admissions typically open between April and August. No entrance exam is required — selection is merit-based on Class 12 marks.
Check Eligibility
Confirm Class 12 completion with 45–50%+ aggregate.
Fill Application
Apply online or submit offline form with documents.
Document Verification
Submit documents. Selection is based on marks.
Confirm Seat
Pay fees and complete admission process.
Documents Required at Admission
Carry originals + photocopies. Admissions team will assist you.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Pailan group of institutions, Bengal Pailan Park, Sector 1, Phase 1, Amgachia Road, Pailan, Joka, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700104