Cholanayakanahalli, R.T.Nagar, Hebbal, Bengaluru – 560032

B.Sc. Optometry

Allied Health Sciences programme at CNK College of Nursing, Bengaluru

Allied Health Sciences

B.Sc. Optometry

B.Sc. Optometry is an undergraduate allied health course dealing with the eye and vision care. Students learn to examine the eyes, test vision, prescribe and fit spectacles and contact lenses, detect eye diseases and manage low vision, preparing them for careers in eye hospitals, optical chains, clinics and community eye care.

Duration4 years (3 years academics + 1 year compulsory internship)
Eligibility10+2 (Science with Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Mathematics)
AffiliationRGUHS, Karnataka
Students at CNK

Eligibility

Candidates seeking admission to B.Sc. Optometry need to fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria listed below:

  • Higher Secondary (10+2) or equivalent qualification from a recognized board.
  • Science stream with Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Mathematics as main subjects.
  • A minimum aggregate of 40% at the 10+2 level (35% for SC/ST/Category-I candidates).

Documents

Documents required during the time of admissions are as follows:

  • Marks card of the qualifying examination.
  • SSLC marks card (with date of birth).
  • Transfer/C.L.C Certificate from Previous (Original+ 3 attested copies).
  • Migration Certificate (Original+ 3 attested copies).
  • Character Certificate from the previous institution (Original+ 3 attested copies).
  • The Candidates coming from out of state must obtain eligibility certificate from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore.
  • SC/ST/OBC Certificate (applicable only if it is attested).
Note: Candidates can apply both under General and Foreign/NRI categories. Change of category from Foreign/NRI to General after admission will not be entertained under any circumstances.