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

111 institutes shown below.

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

MANIPUR INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY University · Imphal West, Manipur
MEERUT INSTITUTE OF PARA MEDICAL SCIENCE & HOSPITAL Standalone Institution · Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
MGM School of Biomedical Sciences College · Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra
MILESTONES INSTITUTE OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES College · Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka
MOTHER TERESA INSTITUTE OF PARAMEDICAL SCIENCES Standalone Institution · Rampur, Uttar Pradesh
Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik University · Nashik, Maharashtra
Martin Luther Christian University, Shillong University · East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya
Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research, Chennai University · Chennai, Tamil Nadu
NARAINA NURSING COLLEGE, KANPUR College · Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh
NIILM UNIVERSITY University · Kaithal, Haryana
Nagar School of Optometry College · Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Nethradhama School of Ophthometry College · Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka
Netra Jyothi Institute of Allied Health Sciences,Udupi College · Udupi, Karnataka
Nims University Rajasthan, Jaipur University · Jaipur, Rajasthan
Noida International University University · Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh
PBMAs H V Desai Eye Hospital College · Pune, Maharashtra
Pt. B.D.Sharma , PGIMS , Rohtak College · Rohtak, Haryana
Pt. Bhagwat Dayal Sharma University of Health Sciences University · Rohtak, Haryana
RAJARAJESWARI INSTITUTE OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES College · Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka
RAMA UNIVERSITY UTTAR PRADESH University · Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh
REGIONAL INSTITUTE OF OPHTHALMOLOGY AND GOVT. OPHTHALMIC HOSPITAL, (MMC) EGMORE (Inst. Code - 416), CHENNAI College · Chennai, Tamil Nadu
RIDLEY COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY, JORHAT College · Jorhat, Assam
RIMT UNIVERSITY University · Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab
S.R.M. Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai University · Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu
SANKARA NETHRALAYA ACADEMY (UNIT OF MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION) (Inst. Code - 383), CHENNAI College · Chennai, Tamil Nadu
SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES, VMRFDU College · Karaikal, Puducherry
SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES, VMRFDU, PUDUCHERRY College · Puducherry, Puducherry
SCHOOL OF OPTOMETRY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FARRUKHABAD Standalone Institution · Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh
SRI JAYENDRA SARASWATHI INSTITUTE OF OPTOMETRY College · Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu
SRINIVAS UNIVERSITY University · Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka

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.