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Bachelor of Optometry
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Chettinad Academy of Research and Education 
Overview

Duration

4 years

Course Level

UG Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

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Bachelor of Optometry
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Entry Requirements

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Bachelor of Optometry
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Chettinad Academy of Research and Education 
Admission Process

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    TAMILNADU 12TH
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    Jan 1 - Feb 14, 2026
    Conduct of CBSE 12th Practical exams 2026Tentative
    Feb 12 - Apr 6, 2026
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    Feb 17 - Mar 5, 2026
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    Q:   Are scholarships available for students at Chettinad Academy of Research and Education?
    A: 

    Yes, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education does offer scholarships to its students. CARE offers merit-based scholarships of upto 100% for deserving students of Allied Health Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, BTech, Law, and Architecture. Students can contact admissions team for more details.

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    Q:   How can I apply for a course at Chettinad Academy of Research and Education?
    A: 

    Students can submit the applications for Chettinad Academy of Research and Education online through the official CARE website. Each course has a specific eligibility criteria and admission process which has to be followed. Students can go to the Kelambakkam Campus site at admission.care.edu.in/kelambakkam for more details.

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    Q:   Who is eligible for Chettinad Academy of Research and Education admission?
    A: 

    The minimum eligibility criteria to apply for CARE course admission depends on the level of the course selected. For undergraduate course the basic eligibility criteria is class 12 in relevant stream and for PG courses, graduation in relevant subject is required. Interested candidates can check out the below table for CARE course eligibility criteria:

    Course

    Eligibility

    MBBS

    Class 12 with the science stream from a recognised board

    BTech

    Class 12th with the relevant stream from a recognised board with 45% aggregate marks

    BArch

    Class 12 with a minimum of 45% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and a total aggregate of 50% in the final examination

    BA LLB (Hons)

    Class 12 with the relevant stream from a recognised board with 45% aggregate marks

    BCom LLB (Hons)

    Class 12 with the relevant stream from a recognised board with 45% aggregate marks

    BBA LLB (Hons)

    Class 12 with the relevant stream from a recognised board with 45% aggregate marks

    LLB (Hons)

    Bachelor's Degree in Law or an equivalent examination with a minimum of 45% aggregate in graduation

    BPT

    Class 12 with a minimum of 45% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, or Biology and a total aggregate of 45% in the final exam

    BPharm

    Class 12 with a minimum of 45% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Botany, Zoology, or Biology and a total aggregate of 45% in the final exam

    BOT

    Class 12 with a minimum of 45% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Botany, Zoology, or Biology and a total aggregate of 45% in the final exam

    BSc

    Class 12 with the relevant stream from a recognised board with one of the following subject combinations:i) Physics, Chemistry, Biologyii) Physics, Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology

    MSc

    MBBS / BDS / B.Sc (Allied Health Sciences) degree awarded by a recognised Indian or Foreign university with a minimum of 45% marks

    MPT

    BPT from a recognised university with a minimum of 45% 

    MPharm

    BPharm program from a recognised university with a minimum of 45%

    MOT

    BOT from a recognised university with a minimum of 45%

    PharmD

    Class 12 with the relevant stream from a recognised board with 45% aggregate

    MD Pre and Para Clinical

    Minimum 50% aggregate in graduation from a recognised university. Must have satisfactorily completed a one-year compulsory rotatory residential internship (CRRI)

    MD/ MS

    Minimum 50% aggregate in graduation from a recognised university. Must have satisfactorily completed a one-year compulsory rotatory residential internship (CRRI)

    DM/ MCh

    MD/MS or DNB from a University recognised by the MCI in the respective discipline

    BDS

    Class 12 with the science stream from a recognised board

    MDS

    BDS from a recognised university.

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    Q:   What is the selection criteria for Chettinad Academy of Research and Education admission?
    A: 

    The selection criteria for Chettinad Academy of Research and Education admission vary depending on the course selected by the student. For most of the courses, admissions are merit-based, however, for certain courses, such as the medical programmes and BArch courses, students need to provide valid entrance exam scores. Find below CARE course selection criteria:

    Course

    Selection Criteria

    MBBS

    NEET

    BTech

    Merit-based

    BArch

    NATA

    BA LLB (Hons)

    Merit-based

    BCom LLB (Hons)

    Merit-based

    BBA LLB (Hons)

    Merit-based

    LLB (Hons)

    Merit-based

    BPT

    Merit-based

    BPharm

    Merit-based

    BOT

    Merit-based

    BSc

    Merit-based

    MSc

    Merit-based

    MPT

    Merit-based

    MPharm

    Merit-based

    MOT

    Merit-based

    PharmD

    Merit-based

    MD Pre and Para Clinical

    NEET

    MD/ MS

    NEET

    DM/ MCh

    NEET

    BDS

    NEET

    MDS

    NEET

     

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    Q:   What is the fee for UG courses at Chettinad Academy of Research and Education?
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    Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE) was established in 2005 in Kanchipuram. The Institute is approved by UGC and accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).Chettinad University is a deemed university that provides Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses in several streams. The university conduct the entrance test for the MBBS program. The admission in this programme is based on the merit list of the entrance test. It provides faculty of medicine and home science. Before taking admission to this course, students have to follow the details of the admission process which is available on their official website. Chettinad Academy of Research and Education fees for these courses range from Rs 2 LPA - Rs 13 LPA approximately, depending on the degree level and duration of the course.

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    Chettinad Health City, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Chengalpattu District
    Chennai ( Tamil Nadu)

    Phone
    04447411000

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    8447892022

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    Email
    mail@care.edu.in

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