Optometry

CMC Vellore MBBS Admission 2022:
CMC Vellore offers the MBBS program for the duration of 4 years and 6 months along with a year-long internship. Admission into MBBS at CMC Vellore, the basic eligibility is 10+2 in science & the selection to this course is based on an entrance examination.
The sanctioned intake for the program is 100 seats, out of which 74 seats are reserved for the minority network and 10 seats fall under the CMC Vellore Staff quota. The rest of the 16 seats are reserved for the open category candidates.
CMC Vellore MBBS Eligibility Criteria:
Admission into MBBS at CMC Vellore, candidates must have completed 10+2 with 50% with Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English (as a compulsory subject) from the recognised Board
CMC Vellore MBBS Selection Criteria:
Admission to MBBS at CMC Vellore, candidates have to appear for NEET UG & score at least 50% (40% for SC/ST candidates) followed by an counselling
Candidates should have completed the age of 17 years at the time of admission or should complete the said age on or before 31st December of the said year. The mentioned exam is Computer Based Test (CBT).

Yes, you will get placement after completing the B. Optometry course from ITM Vocational University. According to research, the placement rate for the Bachelor of Optometry (BOPTM) course is 100%.
The previous batch of graduates from ITM University were placed with an average salary package of Rs. 3.3 LPA.
Some of the students got job offers during their internship period itself. This internship is facilitated by the placement team at ITM University.
The BOPTM graduates have been placed in companies like Lenskart and Swayam Eye Hospital & Retina Centre. The university will assist you in getting a job in optometry after you complete your course.

The optometry specialization deals with eye care. This domain specialist is responsible for the examination of visual issues and for suggesting spectacles or contact lenses for vision correction.
1. You will study subjects such as Human Anatomy, Refraction, Investigative Ophthalmology, Ophthalmic Instruments and Appliances, Refraction and Contact Lenses, Ophthalmic Theater Techniques, etc.
2. These subjects are divided into six semesters and taught as theory and lab practice for three years.
3. After which you will have one year of clinical experience in any eye care institution or hospital.
4. You can work with an ophthalmologist or independently as an eye care specialist after completing this course.
5. The ITM Vocational University of Vadodara offers a Bachelor of Optometry course for science graduates.
6. You must have passed the 12th grade with physics and chemistry to be eligible for admission. Also, you need to have either biology or mathematics as a subject to apply for this course.