Optometry

Optometry is studied at 111 institutes across 23 states in India, as recorded in AISHE data. Combined approved seat intake across all institutes offering Optometry is 3,839 students per year. Programmes in this discipline run 1 to 4 years.

Institutes Offering111

States Covered23

Total Seat Intake3,839

Duration1 to 4 years

Where Can I Study Optometry?

Institute Type

University 49 institutes (44%)
Standalone Institution 6 institutes (5%)
College 56 institutes (50%)

Funding Type

Self Financing 87 offerings (65%)
General 30 offerings (22%)
Both 17 offerings (13%)

Programmes in This Discipline

6 institutes shown below (filtered by Standalone Institution).

All (111) University (49) Standalone Institution (6) College (56)

AWADH PARAMEDICAL COLLEGE VISHESHARPUR SHEETALA CHAUKIA AZAMGARH ROAD JAUNPUR Standalone Institution · Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh
INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND HYGIENE Standalone Institution · West, Delhi
JAN KALYAN EYE HOSPITAL Standalone Institution · Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
MEERUT INSTITUTE OF PARA MEDICAL SCIENCE & HOSPITAL Standalone Institution · Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
MOTHER TERESA INSTITUTE OF PARAMEDICAL SCIENCES Standalone Institution · Rampur, Uttar Pradesh
SCHOOL OF OPTOMETRY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FARRUKHABAD Standalone Institution · Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh

Frequently Asked Questions

How many institutes offer Optometry?

111 institutes across 23 states offer programmes in Optometry, according to AISHE data.

What programs are offered in Optometry?

Optometry includes the following programmes: D.O.A-Diploma in Ophthalmic Assistant, Diploma-Diploma, B.Sc.-Bachelor of Science, Ph.D.-Doctor of Philosophy, B.Optom.-Bachelor of Clinical Optometry, M.Optom. -Master of Optometry, M.Sc.-Master of Science, B.Sc.(Hons)-Bachelor of Science (Honors), B.Voc.-Bachelor of Vocational, B.S.Course-Bachelor of Science (Physician Assistant and Emergency & Trauma Care Management).

What is the total seat intake for Optometry?

The combined approved intake across all institutes offering Optometry is 3,839 seats per year.

What types of institutions offer Optometry?

Among institutes offering Optometry: 49 universitys, 6 standalone institutions, 56 colleges.

How long do Optometry programmes take to complete?

Programmes in Optometry typically take 1 to 4 years to complete, based on AISHE-reported durations.

Data sourced from the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE). Seat intake figures are as reported by institutes; verify current numbers with the institute directly before applying.