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Diploma in Optometry in CMC Vellore’s Chittoor campus

 
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(Awarded by the CMC Vellore Association/*Christian Medical Association of India)

Optometry is a branch of Vision Science that deals with the study of the eye and its optics & function. Students are trained at the department of Ophthalmology in the field of vision science, in the study and diagnosis of various types of refractive errors and eye diseases. The course includes hands on training in specialties like contact lenses, low vision aids, ophthalmic instruments and assisting an ophthalmologist. Opportunities following the completion of the course include being an Optometrist, Clinical Assistant, employment in Eye Hospitals and setting up own Optical Showrooms.

There are opportunities to do Bachelors, Masters and PhD programmes as well.

Eligibility for Diploma in Optometry and Ophthalmic Technology (awarded by CMAI):

Pass at 10+2 level or its equivalent, with 50% aggregate in English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

Duration / No of seats per year

The courses are affiliated with the appropriate national and regulatory bodies specifically mentioned under each course. All admissions are provisional pending approval by the regulatory bodies. Approximate fee structures are given in the Annexure.

CMC Vellore-Chittoor Campus Courses

Name of the course open category Minority Network category Total Course Internship
Diploma in Optometry (Affiliated to CMAI) 2 2 4 2 Years -

Entrance Test - Science based paper

Eligibility - Diploma in MLT *Eligibility-Diploma in Engineering; Entrance Test - Speciality paper

Diploma Courses - Chittoor Campus

course Tuition Fee Others Total
1st Yr 2nd Yr 1st Yr 2nd Yr 1st Yr 2nd Yr
Optometry 400.00 400.00 3,730 3,140 4,130 3,540

Hostel Fee: One time Deposit Rs.7500/-, Yearly Payment Rs. 10,500/-, Monthly Bill Rs.3800/-

Most of the training will be held in Chittoor, with a few in the Vellore campus. Only limited accommodation is available, exclusively for outstation students. Institutional transport is available between the Vellore hospital campus and Chittoor campus.

All correspondence should refer to the Application number or to the Hall Ticket number and be addressed to:

The Registrar,

All courses and admissions to our college are subject to applicable regulations by university/government/medical council of india/national board of exams.

No fee or donation or any other payments are accepted in lieu of admissions, other than what has been prescribed in the prospectus.

The general public are therefore cautioned not to be lured by any person/ persons offering admission to any of the courses conducted by us.

Should any prospective candidate be approached by any person/persons, this may immediately be reported to the law enforcement agencies for suitable action and also brought to the notice of our college at the address given below.

Our college will not be responsible for any candidates or parents dealing with such persons correspondence.

PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT ADMIT STUDENTS THROUGH AGENTS OR AGENCIES.

Important information: "The admission process contained in this bulletin shall be subject to any order that maybe passed by the hon’ble supreme court or the high court in the proceedings relating to the challenge to the neet, common counselling or any other statutory enactments that maybe passed by the central or state government."