PROGRAMME OVERVIEW: –
The Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom) is a comprehensive undergraduate program designed to develop skilled primary eye care professionals. As per the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP), the program follows a 5-year structure (4 years academic + 1-year compulsory internship) ensuring standardized and competency-based education across India.
DURATION & STRUCTURE: –
| Total Duration: | 5 Years (4 + 1 Internship) |
| Semesters: | 10 (8 Academic + 2 Internship) |
| Total Training Hours: | ~6000 hours |
| Internship: | 1 Year Rotatory Clinical Training |
| Degree awarded by: | B.Optom Degree awarded by ARKA JAIN University, Jharkhand |
Eligibility Criteria
- 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics
- Minimum qualifying marks as per regulatory norms
CORE VALUES
- Academic Excellence
- Compassion & Ethical Practice
- Social Responsibility & Community Service
- Innovation & Research Orientation
- Lifelong Learning
- Professionalism & Leadership
CLINICAL TRAINING & FACILITIES: –
- Hands-on training in advanced optometric instruments
- Exposure to hospital-based eye care
- Participation in eye camps & community outreach programs
- Case-based and problem-based learning
KEY FEATURES OF THE PROGRAMME:
- NCAHP-approved standardized curriculum
- Strong clinical exposure & internship
- Skill-based and competency-driven learning
- Industry & hospital collaboration
- Focus on public health and community eye care
DIFFERENT SPECIALITIES
The job sectors for optometrist can be divided into the following areas: (In India & Abroad)
- Contact Lens
- Low vision
- Binocular Vision & Orthoptics
- Ocular Prosthesis
- Occupational & Sports Vision
- Public Health & Community Optometry
The job sectors for optometrist can be divided into the following areas: (In India & Abroad):
- Corporate sector
- Private practice
- Work for an optical chain or under an optical store
- Public health Industries/companies
- Eye care hospitals & institutions
- Education sector
- Scientific research
