Bachelor Of Optometry – 4 years
Number of seats available is 20
Course Duration
Four years (Three years academic and one year internship).
Internship
This course includes 1 year of internship after completion of third year in Vittala International Institute of Ophthalmology in specialties like contact lens, low vision, binocular vision and dispensing.
Eligibility:
PUC /12th Standard in PCMB / PCMC / PCME / PCM / PCB or 2 / 3 years of Diploma in Optometry
Age:
Candidates should be of minimum 17 years of age as on December of the year of admission
Selection Criteria:
Selection will be based on percentage of Marks obtained in qualifying exam, performance in the personal interview and also on first come first basis.
Evaluation
At the end of each academic year, the students will be evaluated in both Theory and practical. Each component will have a term-end and internal assessment.. A student has to secure a minimum of 50% marks separately in internal assessment and term-end of each course .At the end of the fourth Year; the students will be awarded B.Sc degree In Optometry after successful completion of course requirements
Medium of Instruction
For both theory and practical, medium of instruction will be in English.
How to Apply
Application and prospectus can be collected from VIIO on payment of Rs 200/- by cash or DD in favour of Vittala International Institute of Ophthalmology payable at Bangalore. Filled application form along Application address with scanned / xerox copy of relevant certificates and documents may be sent to PRINCIPAL at the below mentioned address Address: C.A. Site #1, 2nd Cross, 2nd mail, 7th Block, Hoskerehalli, Banashankari 3rd Stage, Bengaluru – 560085
