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Chandigarh University offers two distinct Optometry programs: Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom) spanning four years and Master of Optometry (M.Optom) lasting for two years.

The semester-wise fee structure for B.Optom includes a semester fee of 72,500 INR, an examination fee of 2,500 INR, and a security fee of 2,000 INR, totaling 77,000 INR for the first semester.

Meanwhile, M.Optom entails a semester fee of 90,000 INR, an examination fee of 2,500 INR, and a security fee of 2,000 INR, summing up to 94,500 INR for the first semester.

Additionally, prospective students can benefit from scholarships or financial aid based on their CUCET performance, ranging from 15% to 100% of the semester fee. Explore further details on the official website.

Chandigarh University offers two courses in optometry:

Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom) is a four-year undergraduate programme that covers optics, vision science, clinical skills, ocular diseases, and more. Specializations include augmented reality, virtual reality, and user interface/user experience design. The fee for the first semester is 77,000 INR.

Master of Optometry (M.Optom) is a two-year postgraduate programme covering advanced optometry, contact lens, low vision, and more. Electives include glaucoma, pediatric optometry, neuro-optometry, and sports vision. The fee for the first semester is 94,500 INR.

Scholarships, ranging from 15% to 100% of the semester fee, are available based on CUCET scores. The exam fee, security fee, and semester fee details are outlined in the fee structure. Although it is not compulsory, you must appear for CUCET for scholarships.

Padmashree Institute of management and Sciences has a unique course MVoc affiliated with Bangalore University which is recognised by DDU KAUSHAL KENDRA which is a proficiency development programme. This course helps learners to become industry ready and gives life Science students an outstanding opportunity to obtain skills and apply them in the six months’ industry internship which is a part of the curriculum. The course is pro-industry and students coming out of the course would be placed in Food Processing Industries, Herbal Extraction in various roles such as Production, Packaging, Quality Control, Auditing, Product Development, Sales, and Marketing. The course is also tailored made to groom the students into entrepreneurs.

1. The admission process for UG and PG programmes is followed by a written test, group discussion and personal interview conducted by ICRI

2. Admission to MBA course is based on the scores of CAT/MAT/CMAT or an equivalent entrance exam

3. For admission in MSc, the candidate must have a graduation or postgraduation in Life Sciences/ Biotechnology/ Microbiology/ Pharmacy/ Nursing/ Medicine/ Physiotherapy/ Dentistry/ Ayurvedic and Veterinary Science with min 50%

4. Admission forms are filled up online through the official website ICRI

5. The final selection of the candidates will be done after a written examination, personal interview and screening

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