Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom.) 

at NSHM Institute of Health Sciences, Durgapur, Durgapur

For admission to a four-year Bachelor in Optometry course at NSHM Institute of Health Sciences Durgapur, aspirants need to fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria. Candidates must pass Class 12 from a recognised board. They must have studied their Higher Secondary Class with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Mathematics as the main subjects. This is a mandatory step to pass before applying at NSHM Institute of Health Sciences Durgapur. 

NSHM Institute of Health Sciences Durgapur has a strong record of placements for courses like BOPTM, MSc and MPH, etc. In 2023, NSHM Institute of Health Sciences Durgapur recorded 97% placements for the Class of 2023. The highest and average package (top 20) offered during NSHM Institute of Health Sciences Durgapur placements 2023 stood at INR 12 LPA and INR 4.75 LPA, respectively. The key highlights of NSHM Institute of Health Sciences Durgapur placements for the Class of 2023 are tabulated below:

The mode of entry for candidates to get into NSHM Institute of Health Sciences, Durgapur is an entrance exam. There are different entrance exams conducted by the institute and other entrance exams like MAKAUT CET, which conducts its undergraduate and postgraduate admissions and also accepts national and state entrance exam scores such as JEE Main and WBJEE. After the entrance exam, candidates appear for the personal interview round. Having said this, it is rather paradoxical that while meeting the bare minimum eligibility criteria is necessary, the competitive nature of the entrance exam is such that whereas it would not be too arduous to get in proper preparation will ensure that you pass the required scores and expect to fare reasonably well in interviews.

Admission to NSHM Durgapur differs depending on the chosen course. Admission to the courses is entrance-based followed by the Personal Interview. Candidates who fulfil the course-specific eligibility requirements can apply by submitting the application form. Admission to NSHM Durgapur differs depending on the chosen course.

As per the latest report, NSHM Institute of Health Sciences Durgapur recorded 97% overall placement rate in the academic year 2022-2023. The following table represents the NSHM Institute of Health Sciences Durgapur placement percentage recorded during the 2023 placement drive:

Durgapur placements is presented below:

NSHM Institute of Health Sciences, Durgapur provides B.Sc. programs and admission into the programs is via a valid score achieved in the MAKAUT CET (Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology Common Entrance Test). In addition to this score, the scores provided through the E-NPAT (NSHM Personality & Aptitude Test) are also taken into account while selecting the candidate. Candidates should have cleared Class 12 with a minimum aggregate percentage, normally ranging between 40-45%, as may be prescribed on the basis of the specialization in B.Sc for which they seek admission.

Admission to MSc at NSHM Institute of Health Sciences Durgapur is not done based on the scores obtained in any entrance exam. To be eligible for the course, the candidate must have passed graduation in a relevant stream from a reputed University with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. The total tuition fee is about 2.4L.

Yes, a two-year full-time PG-level course of MSc is offered at NSHM Institute of Health Science's Durgapur campus. This course is affiliated with Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT). Candidates can pursue MSc across four specialisations. These are Dietetics and Nurtition, Clinical Psychology, Medical Lab Technology and Medical Imaging Technology. 

The expected cut off list of NSHM Instituteof Health Sciences ,Durgapur for the year 2024 based on MAKAUT CET may be declared on coming after the declaration of the result of MAKAUT CET which might probably happen on july 12,2024.Within a short period thereafter ,councelling shall start wherein all cut off changes every year as per the number of applicants and the overall performance in the entrance exams.It would be essential that the intending students,while seeking admissions,normally visit the website of NSHM and other portals of learning for regular updates on the cutoff list of different categories and other condition and requirement for admission.