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The Assam Kaziranga University

Bachelor of Optometry (Lateral)

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

Blindness and vision impairment place a significant economic burden on families, communities, and society. About 85% of all vision impairment and 75% of blindness globally could be avoided, prevented or cured if properly trained personnel and care facilities existed. As a result of failed guidance millions of children and adults are losing out on educational and productive opportunities. Individuals and families are being pushed into a cycle of deepening poverty because of their eyesight.


  • Duration - 3 Years
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  • Internships- 2
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  • Recognized by UGC

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT

  • The Assam Kaziranga University is the 1st University to tie up with Apollo Medskills.
  • 1-year compulsory Internship
  • Training and Internship in Apollo and its associated hospitals.
  • Case study based approach
  • Availability of research project in each program
  • Experienced faculty from the Industry
  • Job assistance by the Univerisity
Program Highlight

Growth prospect

After successful completion of this program, a student will be capable of working in a hospital and various other healthcare units. Increased employment opportunities and the ability to pursue higher education are the main attractions of this program.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Applicants must fulfil the following norms.

  • Pass with 45% aggregate marks (40% in case of SC/ST category) in Diploma Examination in appropriate program of Paramedical Sciences recognized by any State technical council.

Fee & Scholarship

Fee One time admission Fee One Time Registration Fee Tuition Fee
FOR NATIONAL STUDENTS Rs. 20,000 Rs. 10,000 Rs. 30,000 PER SEMESTER
FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS $390 $1,300 $. 400 PER SEMESTER
SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME FOR NATIONAL STUDENTS
90% - 94.99% in last qualified exam 70% Scholarship on tuition fee
85% - 89.99% in last qualified exam 50% Scholarship on tuition fee
80%-84.99% in last qualified exam 30% Scholarship on tuition fee
Ward of Defence Personnel 25% Scholarship on tuition fee
Person with Disability 25% Scholarship on tuition fee
Sports Person 25% Scholarship on tuition fee
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ADMISSION PROCESS

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Once your admission offer letter has been issued, candidate has to pay the full tuition fees and other applicable fees for 1st Semester within the next 15 days. Registration will be considered done only after full payment of the requisite fees.