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    Bachelor of Optometry

    Optometry is a healthcare profession that is autonomous, educated, and regulated (licensed/registered), and optometrists are the primary healthcare practitioners of the eye and visual system who provide comprehensive eye and vision care, which includes refraction and dispensing, detection/ diagnosis and management of disease in the eye, and the rehabilitation of conditions of the visual system. Indian Optometrists have a large scope of work and are well-recognized abroad.

    Bachelor of Optometry (B.OPTOM) at The Neotia University (TNU) is designed to skill students on the intricacies of vision and different aspects and connections, to get jobs in topnotch hospitals, practice privately, or open dispensing outlets. The course curriculum designed by industry experts and academic stalwarts, is practical based that includes a Clinical observer ship from the first year, maintaining a Clinical Log Book during the Internship, and submission of Clinical projects and case reports in the final year. A 12-month Internship program at renowned eye hospitals and retail optical chains is part of the curriculum.

    The Department is equipped with state-of-the-art laboratory facilities like Health Sciences Lab with Human Cadavers, Clinical Lab, and an Eye Dissection facility using Bull’s Eyes. The department is planning to extend the lab facility with various specialty labs in contact lenses, binocular vision, low vision rehabilitation, and dispensing optics lab. Industrial experts, academicians, doctors, and hospital personnel visit the campus, to train students in research and industrial opportunities.

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    Eligibility Criteria

    12th standard pass with Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Mathematics with at least 55% marks.
    Diploma in Optometry (D.OPTOM) [2yrs after class 10+2 or 3yrs after class 10th]

    Top Recruiters, Highest Salary

    6 Companies

    Campus Recruitment for B.Optom

    100%

    Placement

    3.0 Lakhs / Annum

    Average Salary Received

    3.0 Lakhs / Annum

    Highest Salary Received

    100%

    Internship

    6 Companies

    Offered for Internship

    Curriculum / Syllabus

    • Semester 1
    • Semester 2
    • Semester 3
    • Semester 4
    • Semester 5
    • Semester 6
    • Semester 7
    • Semester 8

    1st year 1st Semester

    Subject

    Code

    Course Titles

    Hours Per Week

    CR

    L

    T

    P

    BOP101

    GeneralAnatomy

    2

    –

    –

    2

    BOP102

    GeneralPhysiology

    3

    –

    –

    3

    BOP103

    Microbiology

    2

    –

    –

    2

    BOP104

    GeometricalOptics-I

    3

    –

    –

    3

    BOP105

    Englishand Communication I

    1

    –

    –

    1

    BOP106

    Nutrition

    1

    1

    BOP111

    GeneralAnatomy Lab

    –

    –

    2

    1

    BOP112

     General Physiology Lab

    –

    –

    2

    1

    BOP113

     Microbiology Lab

    –

    –

    2

    1

    BOP114

    GeometricalOptics-I  Lab

    –

    –

    2

    1

    BOP115

    Englishand Communication I Lab

    –

    –

    2

    1

    Total

    11

    –

    10

    16

    1st year 2nd Semester

    Subject Code

    Course Titles

    Hours per week

    CR

    L

    T

    P

    BOP201

    Ocular Anatomy

    3

    –

    –

    3

    BOP202

    Ocular Physiology

    3

    –

    –

    3

    BOP203

    General and Ocular Biochemistry

    3

    –

    –

    3

    BOP204

    Physical Optics

    3

    –

    –

    3

    BOP205

    Geometrical Optics-II

    3

    –

    –

    3

    BOP206

    Basics of Computers

    1

    –

    –

    1

    BOP211

    Ocular Anatomy Lab

    –

    –

    2

    1

    BOP212

    Ocular Physiology Lab

    –

    –

    2

    1

    BOP213

    General and Ocular Biochemistry Lab

    –

    –

    2

    1

    BOP214

    Physical Optics Lab

    –

    –

    2

    1

    BOP215

    Geometrical Optics-II Lab

    –

    –

    2

    1

    BOP216

    Basics of Computers Lab

    –

    –

    2

    1

    Total

    16

    –

    12

    22

    1ST SUMMER CLINICAL OBSERVERSHIP PROGRAM - 3rd Semester

    Subject

    Code

    Course Titles

    Hours Per Week

    CR

    L

    T

    P

    BOP301

    Visual optics –I 

    2

    –

    –

    2

    BOP302

    Optometric Optics-I 

    2

    –

    –

    2

    BOP303

    Optometric Instruments 

    3

    –

    –

    3

    BOP304

    General and Ocular Pathology

    2

    –

    –

    2

    BOP305

    Clinical examination of visual system 

    2

    –

    –

    2

    BOP306

    Basic and Ocular Pharmacology

    2

    –

    –

        2

    BOP311

    Optometric Instruments Lab

    –

    –

    4

    2

    BOP312

    Clinical examination of visual system Lab 

    –

    4

    2

    Total

    14

    –

    8

    19

    1ST SUMMER CLINICAL OBSERVERSHIP PROGRAM - 4th Semester

    Subject

    Code

    Course Titles

    Hours Per Week

    CR

    L

    T

    P

    BOP401

    Dispensing Optics 

    3

    –

    –

    3

    BOP402

    Visual Optics- II 

    3

    –

    –

    3

    BOP403

    Ocular Disease –I

    4

    –

    –

    4

    BOP404

    Introduction to Quality & Patient safety 

    1

    –

    –

    1

    BOP405

    Medical Psychology 

    1

    –

    –

    1

    BOP406

    Public Health & Community Optometry 

    2

    2

    BOP407

    Indian Medicine and Telemedicine 

    1

    –

    –

    1

    BOP 411

    Dispensing Optics Lab

    –

    –

    4

    2

    Total

    15

    –

    4

    17

    2ND SUMMER CLINICAL OBSERVERSHIP PROGRAM - 5th Semester

    1

    BO – 501

    Binocular Vision &Orthoptics I

    3

    3

    3

    2

    BO – 502

    Contact Lens I

    3

    3

    3

    3

    BO – 503

    Low Vision Rehabilitation

    3

    3

    3

    5

    BO – 504

    Public Health & Community Optometry

    2

    2

    2

    6

    BO – 505

    Environmental Science

    2

    2

    2

    Theory Total 

    13

    13

    1

    BO – 571

    Binocular Vision  & Orthoptics Lab I

    2

    2

    1

    2

    BO – 572

    Contact Lens I Lab

    2

    2

    1

    3

    BO – 573

    Low Vision Rehab Lab

    2

    2

    1

    Practical Total

    6

    3

    Semester Total 

    16

    2ND SUMMER CLINICAL OBSERVERSHIP PROGRAM - 6th Semester

    1

    BO – 601

    Binocular Vision &Orthoptics II

    3

    3

    3

    2

    BO – 602

    Contact Lens II & Specialty Contact Lenses

    3

    3

    3

    3

    BO – 603

    Pediatric & Geriatric Optometry

    3

    3

    3

    4

    BO – 604

    Professional Practice Management

    2

    2

    2

    5

    BO – 605

    Biostatistics & Research Methodology

    3

    3

    3

    6

    BO – 606

    Occupational Optometry

    2

    2

    2

    Theory Total

    16

    16

    1

    BO – 671

    Binocular Vision II Lab

    4

    4

    2

    2

    BO – 672

    Contact Lens II Lab

    4

    4

    2

    3

    BO – 673

    Pediatric & Geriatric Optometry Lab

    4

    4

    2

    Practical Total

    12

    6

    FINAL CLINICAL INTERNSHIP YEAR - 7th Semester

    1           

    BO – 761

    Clinical Project & Defense

    10

    2

    BO – 762

    Hospital Internship

    10

    Semester Total 

    20

    FINAL CLINICAL INTERNSHIP YEAR - 8th Semester

    1           

    BO – 861

    Hospital Internship

    10

    2

    BO – 862

    Comprehensive Viva Voce

    10

    Semester Total 

    20

    Lab Setup

    Bachelor of Optometry

    A lensmeter or lensometer, also known as a focimeter or vertometer, is an ophthalmic instrument. It is mainly used by optometrists and opticians to verify the correct prescription in a pair of eyeglasses, to properly orient and mark uncut lenses, and to confirm the correct mounting of lenses in spectacle frames.

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    Program Educational Objective

    • PO1 Apply the knowledge of general and ocular medical sciences, visual sciences, clinical sciences, as well as an understanding of health care delivery system. Also remain conversant with the current trends in Optometry and Vision Sciences care delivery.
    • PO2 Observe, evaluate, analyse and apply the information systematically to make an appropriate diagnosis to provide quality eye and vision care. Also effectively manage or co-manage the ocular pathological conditions.
    • PO3 Demonstrate effective planning abilities including the prevention, detection, diagnosis, and management of visual and ocular abnormal conditions.
    • PO4 Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the Optometry practice.
    • PO5 Demonstrate an understanding of the basic medical sciences and how they relate to vision, eye health, and systemic conditions affecting the eyes.
    • PO6 Perform comprehensive eye examinations, including refraction, ocular health assessment, contact lens fitting, and binocular vision testing.
    • PO7 Utilize diagnostic instruments and imaging techniques such as OCT, visual fields, and fundus photography to assess and manage ocular conditions.
    • PO8 Understand the role of optometrists in public health, including vision screening, prevention of blindness, and community outreach programs.
    • PO9 Engage in research activities, critically evaluate scientific literature, and apply findings to improve clinical practice.
    • PO10 Integrate modern technology and software for practice management, patient records, and tele-optometry.

    Programme Specific Outcomes

    • PSO1 The ability to acquire, analyze and apply new information while making reasonable and informed decisions that are consistent with the interests and needs of the patient and broader community.
    • PSO2 Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills that integrate current knowledge, scientific advances and the human/social dimensions of patient care to assure the highest quality of care for each patient.
    • PSO3 Respect for the dignity of every patient and a commitment to empathetic and confidential care.
    • PSO4 Social awareness and community participation in health care.
    • The university offers a 4 years Bachelor in Optometry, which offers a comprehensive curriculum covering wide range of subjects including vision care, disease management and rehabilitation of the disease management
    • Departments are equipped with advanced instruments including different specialities like contact lens, low vision, and binocular vision which are necessary for eye care.
    • Hands on training where the students are engaged in clinical observerships, and 12 months’ internship to maintain the clinical logbook and can they can submit clinical projects during their final year
    • DME (Swastha Bhavan) affiliated and accredited course

    Fee Structure

    Courses Offered
    (2 semesters per year)    		 One Time Fee (B) (Rs.) Fee Per Semester (A) (Rs.) Total No. of Semester Calculated (C) Total Course Fee (Rs.)
    (A*C) + B    		 Tution Fee
    (for Scholarship Calculation)
    (Included in Semester Fee) (Rs.)
    B.optom 29000 55000 8 359000 27500

    Modes of Payment

    ‘The Neotia University’

    Bank of Baroda
    A/C No. 65950500000013
    IFSC Code : BARBOVJOKOL
    Branch : SME Branch, Kolkata

    Students can make the payment of Fee by following modes

    • 1. Demand Draft in the name of
      The Neotia University
    • 2. Cheque in the name of
      The Neotia University
    • 3. Online Payment of
      The Neotia University website

    Scholarships

    Scholarship / Sponsorship Criteria for India, Nepal, Bhutan & Bangladesh Students Admission
    for the Session 2025-26 at THE NEOTIA UNIVERSITY (TNU), W.B. for UG and Lateral Entry Courses
    SL NO. TYPE OF SCHOLARSHIP CLASS XII % or Equivalent % FINANCIAL CONDITIONS SPORTS CHAMPION CULTURAL PARTICIPATION % OF SCHOLARSHIP ON TUITION FEE
    1 SARVODAYA SCHOLARSHIP (in the memory of Late Suresh Kumar Neotia) > 85 % Yearly Family Income below 2.5 Lakhs ** N.A. N.A. 50%
    65% – 85% Yearly Family Income less than 2.5 Lakhs ** N.A. N.A. 25%
    2 GRAMOTTHAN SCHOLARSHIP (Students from Gram Panchayat area of South 24 Parganas) > 75% Yearly Family Income less than 5.0 Lakhs ** N.A. N.A. 50%
    65% – 75% Yearly Family Income less than 5.0 Lakhs ** N.A. N.A. 25%
    3 GRAMOTTHAN SCHOLARSHIP–2 (For Hospitality, BBA, B.Com, BHM, BA in Rehabilitation Education) 55% – 65% Yearly Family Income less than 5.0 Lakhs ** N.A. N.A. 25%
    4 SPECIAL HILL STUDENTS’ SCHOLARSHIP (GTA, North-East, A&N Islands, Nepal & Bhutan) > 75% Yearly Family Income less than 5.0 Lakhs ** N.A. N.A. 50%
    65% – 75% Yearly Family Income less than 5.0 Lakhs ** N.A. N.A. 25%
    5 SAHODARYA SCHOLARSHIP (Siblings of current/past students) ≥ 60% ANY N.A. N.A. 25%
    6 MERE APNE SCHOLARSHIP (Ambuja Neotia employees) ≥ 60% Income < 5 Lakhs N.A. N.A. 50%
    — Income > 5 Lakhs N.A. N.A. 25%
    7 SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP ≥ 60% ANY STATE / NATIONAL LEVEL N.A. 25%
    8 CULTURAL SCHOLARSHIP ≥ 60% ANY N.A. STATE / NATIONAL LEVEL 25%
    9 TNU’s SWAMI VIVEKANANDA SCHOLARSHIP As Per Eligibility Criteria of West Bengal Govt. Same as WB Govt.
    10 CHANCELLOR’S SCHOLARSHIP i) Family income < 2.5 Lakhs
    ii) Interview + document verification by empowered committee    		 As decided (Up to 100%)

    Residential Facilities

    The University is equipped with avant-garde Infrastructure. We offer a rather impressive array of facilities viz smart classrooms, modern laboratories, conference and seminar halls, Wi-Fi enabled campus, a high-tech Learning Resource Centre, state-of-the-art IT Centre, clean and airy student residences, mess serving wholesome meals, indoor and outdoor sport facilities including a plush new gymnasium with latest equipments. Campus Banking Facilities, Doctor-on-call and Hospital Linkages are also available to enhance the student’s convenience.

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    How to Apply

    Step 1

    Sign up /Fill up the Application Form

    Step 2

    Appear for Admission Entrance Test

    Step 3

    Test Results

    Step 4

    Provisional Admission

    Step 5

    Final Admission

    Step 1:

    Sign up /Fill up the Application Form

    The student must first complete the Registration/Enquiry Form via the TNU website (www.tnu.in) or any other online platform that provides access to the TNU Registration/Enquiry link. Upon submitting the Registration Form, the student will receive a link via email, SMS, or WhatsApp to complete the Application Form. The Admission Counsellor at TNU will assist in filling out the form. Upon submission, a unique application number will be assigned to the student.

    Step 2:

    Appear for Admission Entrance Test

    All undergraduate course applicants are required to take an admission entrance examination. Once the Application Form is submitted, the Admission Test option will become available on the Student Dashboard. By selecting this link, students can complete the test at their convenience from any location. Students applying for lateral entry into postgraduate courses are exempt from this test. A distinct admission test will be organized for PhD candidates.

    Step 3:

    Test Results

    Within 24 hrs. of Admisison Test, the test results will be available at student’s Dashboard. 40% is the qualifying marks for the test.

    Step 4:

    Provisional Admission

    Following the submission of the Application Form, if the student successfully passes the entrance examination, they may secure provisional admission in their chosen and available course by remitting a fee of Rs.10,000/-. The payment procedure and link are provided above. Upon completion of the payment via TNU’s Payment Gateway, a receipt will be generated and can be accessed on the student’s Dashboard.

    Step 5:

    Final Admission

    After students receive their H.S (10+2) marks and meet TNU’s eligibility requirements for a specific course, they may secure final admission by remitting the outstanding balance of the first semester fee. Once the final admission fee is paid, a UID number will be generated for the student, allowing them to attend classes. The provisional start date for classes is set for August 1, 2025.

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    Important Dates

    Online Registration Starts From Started from January 2025
    Provisional Admission Started from January 2025
    Entrance Examination Date March 2025 to July 2025
    Declare of Test Results Within 24 hours of appearing the test
    Last date of Admission 31st July 2025(For PG, Nursing, GNM etc
    courses will be informed separately as per UGC/ State, Central Govt. norms.)

    FAQs

    What is the qualifying criteria to take admission?

    12th standard pass with Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Mathematics with at least 55% marks.

    Yes, online test entrance test is required.

    ₹55,000 is the semester fees

    Apart from Semester fees an “One time Admission fees”- is ₹29,000/- required to be paid, in which ₹10,000 is admission processing fees, ₹10,000 is security deposit (refundable), ₹5,000 is university registration fees, ₹3,000 is development fees, ₹1,000 is alumni association subscription fees.

    Yes, Govt approval is required. TNU have DME (Swastha Bhavan) affiliation & approval for the course.

    We have 6 faculty members for the course.

    There is 10 types of scholarship offered by TNU. Please check the website for details.

    The top recruiting companies are Lenskart , Deals kart.

    Please visit our website & click on ‘apply now’ button, then a link will be sent to your email id. You can open the link & apply from there & also our counsellor will guide you accordingly.

    Yes. We have a dedicated placement cell who takes care of the placement & internship for this course.

    Course Offered Duration (in Years) Eligibility
    Bachelor Of Optometry (B.OPTOM) 4 Years 12th standard pass with Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Mathematics with at least 55% marks.
    Bachelor Of Optometry (B.OPTOM)- Lateral 3 Years Diploma in Optometry (D.OPTOM) [2yrs after class 10+2 or 3yrs after class 10th]

    Disclaimer: TNU reserves the right for relaxation in admission criteria for the most deserving candidates.

    Optometry is a healthcare profession that is autonomous, educated, and regulated (licensed/registered), and optometrists are the primary healthcare practitioners of the eye and visual system who provide comprehensive eye and vision care, which includes refraction and dispensing, detection/ diagnosis and management of disease in the eye, and the rehabilitation of conditions of the visual system. Indian Optometrists have a large scope of work and are well-recognized abroad.

    Bachelor of Optometry (B.OPTOM) at The Neotia University (TNU) is designed to skill students on the intricacies of vision and different aspects and connections, to get jobs in topnotch hospitals, practice privately, or open dispensing outlets. The course curriculum designed by industry experts and academic stalwarts, is practical based that includes a Clinical observer ship from the first year, maintaining a Clinical Log Book during the Internship, and submission of Clinical projects and case reports in the final year. A 12-month Internship program at renowned eye hospitals and retail optical chains is part of the curriculum.

    The Department is equipped with state-of-the-art laboratory facilities like Health Sciences Lab with Human Cadavers, Clinical Lab, and an Eye Dissection facility using Bull’s Eyes. The department is planning to extend the lab facility with various specialty labs in contact lenses, binocular vision, low vision rehabilitation, and dispensing optics lab. Industrial experts, academicians, doctors, and hospital personnel visit the campus, to train students in research and industrial opportunities.

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    Career Prospects

    Graduates may work as an independent practitioner in their own clinic with an optical dispensing section or as an Optometrist in a Group Practice (with Ophthalmologists/ Optometrists). Students shall have many opportunities in Eye Hospitals or Eye Department of a Multi-Specialty Hospitals as a Primary-Care Optometrist, Specialty-Care Optometrist, and Diagnostic Procedure

    Expert. Optical Chains like GKB, Titan Eye+, Himalaya Optical, Lawrence & Mayo, Vision Express, Specs-Makers, seek optometrists, executives, and research and development experts in their outlets. Students can also work as a research scientist in vision sciences, educator in schools/colleges of optometry or work with NGOs engaged in healthcare or blindness prevention. Graduates may opt for higher studies leading to M.S. (Optometry) and Ph.D, PG Diploma or Fellowships in specialty optometric areas. Optometry Graduates are well-recognize in abroad, they may pursue higher studies and research in various Universities in Europe, America and Australia to name a few.

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    Expert Committee

    Mr. Debapriya Mukhopadhyay

    Senior Optometrist, Head-Knowledge Management Team, PS Central Team

    Dr. Somnath Ghosh

    Chief Programme Co-ordinator, Department of Allied Health Science & Technology, Kazi Nazrul University

    Laboratories

    Equipment Name: Auto Refractor Keratometer

    Equipment Name: Manual Lensometer

    Equipment Name: Slit Lamp

    Equipment Name: Digital Lensmeter

    Equipment Name: Ophthalmoscope

    Equipment Name: Trial Lens Box

    Our Faculty

    Dr. Soumen Mukherjee

    Dean School of Health sciences and Dean of Skill Education and Vocational Study

    Dr. Soumen Mukherjee is a healthcare academician & industry expert having 14 years of teaching experience with 8 years of industry experience. ...
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    Dr. Haimanti Goswami

    Assistant Professor

    Dr. Goswami has been teaching for 18.5 years now. She has research experience of six years in “Thyroid and Male Reproductive Physiology”. She did h...
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    Dr. Kalyanashis De

    Assistant Professor

    Dr. De has been 8 years of teaching and an overall research experience of 9 years in the field of Condensed Matter Physics. He did his Ph.D. in Phy...
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    Dr. Ravikant Ballav (PT)

    Assistant Professor, BPT

    Dr. Ballav has 8 years of industry experience. He did her post-graduation (MPT) with a specialization in Musculoskeletal and Sports from RGUHS Univ...
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    Miss Ashmita Biswas

    Assistant Professor

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    Mr. Joydeb Mondal

    Assistant Professor, BMLT

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    Miss Sahanaj Parveen

    Assistant Professor, B.OPTOM

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    Dr. Aliya Halim Chowdhury

    Assistant Professor

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    Dr. Ashima Mukherjee

    Assistant Professor

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    Dr. Satabdi Ghosh

    Associate Professor, BOTAT

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    Miss Debolina Kumar

    Assistant Professor, B.OPTOM

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    Md. Jamil Akhtar

    Assistant Professor, B.OPTOM

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    Dr. Bijan Sarkar

    Assistant Professor

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