Optometry

About 300+ best Optometry colleges are there in India. Of these,  228 colleges are privately owned, 30 colleges are owned by public/government organisations, and public-private entities own 6 colleges. Some of the top Optometry colleges in India include AIIMS Delhi, CMC Vellore, Jamia Hamdard, JIPMER Puducherry, AIIMS Rishikesh, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, LPU, KGMU, AIIMS Jodhpur, Chandigarh University, SOA University, Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana, and many others. Students can secure admission after passing Class 12 boards or through entrance exams like CUET, CUET PG, etc.

Radiology courses involve using imaging technologies to diagnose and treat diseases within body, while optometry focuses on examining, diagnosing, and treating visual and eye-related issues.

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

Note: Info is taken from other sources and can be different.

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There are approximately 300+ colleges which have Nursing courses, out of which 30+ are government, 200+ private and 6 are public private. Choosing best colleges for Optometry education can be tough, specially when there are a lot of options in front of candidates. At this point it becomes very important to filter them out according to your liking, budget and career plan.

The affordable colleges offering Optometry courses are:

The fee structure for Allied Health Science Optometry at Jain University varies. According to the available data, the yearly fee range for  programs in Jain University is between INR 1,50,000 to 2,50,000. However, for  Optometry specifically, the annual tuition fee is around INR 1,75,000.

Please note that these fees might not reflect the exact amount for the 2020 academic year, and additional fees like admission fees, caution fees, and miscellaneous fees may apply. I recommend verifying the fees with Jain University directly for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

No, students cannot be admitted to Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences without undergoing entrance exams. Also, when you take admission in the institute through the entrance exam, you are admitted in the 1st year.

No, JIPMER Puducherry doesn't accept students on the basis of NEET for the B.Sc. in Optometry course. Rather, admissions are held on the basis of the entrance exam of JIPMER or according to the institute's admission policy. Applicants should have a 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Botany/Zoology, and English as core subjects. The selection process normally consists of an online entrance examination followed by counseling. Eligibility criteria, pattern of exams, and admission process can be altered every year, hence it's advised to refer to the official JIPMER website for updates.