BOPTM

The Bachelor of Optometry typically emphasizes clinical skills, patient care, and hands-on training in diagnosing and treating eye disorders. Bachelor of Optometry often includes extensive practical experience through clinical rotations and internships. 

In contrast, a BSc in Optometry tends to be more science-focused, covering theoretical aspects of vision science, optics, and biomedical sciences. While it also includes practical training, the curriculum may place more emphasis on research and the scientific foundations of optometry. 

In general, admission to BOPTM requires the candidate to have at least passed with 50% marks with a Science background at the Higher Secondary level, especially in subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or Mathematics. There are also requirements on English. Admission is usually based on merit, for which cutoff marks differ each year, as the overall applicant pool and category  allow. For further information, one should visit the website or contact the admission office.

NSHM Institute of Health Sciences, Durgapur which offers a Bachelor of Optometry (BOPTM), the highest package can be around INR 4-5 Lacs per annum. Indeed, placement for BOPTM is good as students may find jobs in hospitals, eye care centers, and optical industries. It is worth noting that the average salary ended up being somewhere around INR 3 Lacs per annum- INR 4 Lacs per annum, with few outliers at an even higher package (mostly just a handful of students usually who have substantial internships/experience & skills on top).

Before you enroll yourself into the BOPT (Bachelor in Optometry) programme at NSHM Institute of Health Sciences, Durgapur be aware that to qualify all candidates need to have passed their Higher Secondary or equivalent examination with a minimum score-marks no less than 50% aggregate. Eligibility Criteria: It is mandatory to have passed 10 + 2 with Science stream along Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as the major subjects. 

No, in India, individuals who have completed a B Optom course are not typically entitled to use the title "Doctor" or prefix "Dr." before their names, as the B Optom degree is not a doctoral-level qualification. Instead, individuals with a B.Optom degree are generally referred to as "Optometrists."

Candidates can check the table below to see the comparison between the two courses.

If you want to become an eye doctor, then yes. But, if it means a medical doctor then becoming a doctor typically refers to becoming a medical doctor (MBBS) or pursuing a postgraduate degree in medical fields like MD or MS.
B Optometry, on the other hand, is a specialised undergraduate programme in optometry, which focuses on eye care and vision-related issues. While B Optometry is not a direct path to becoming a medical doctor, you can pursue further education and training in the field of medicine or healthcare if you are interested in a medical career.