Al Shifa College of Paramedical Sciences Perinthalmanna B.Sc Optometry: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. No, NEET is not required for B.Sc Optometry admission at Al Shifa College of Paramedical Sciences, Perinthalmanna. Government quota seats are filled through the LBS Centre for Science and Technology at lbscentre.kerala.gov.in based on Class 12 aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Management quota seats are filled directly by the institution based on merit in the qualifying examination.

Ans. The total fee for the B.Sc Optometry programme at Al Shifa College of Paramedical Sciences, Perinthalmanna, is INR 3,69,100 for the complete 4-year duration, charged at INR 92,275 per year. Government quota students admitted through LBS counselling may pay a lower regulated fee. Hostel charges are additional and payable directly to the institution.

Ans. The B.Sc Optometry programme at Al Shifa College of Paramedical Sciences, Perinthalmanna, is a 4-year programme comprising 3 years of academic study followed by a mandatory 1-year clinical internship. The programme is affiliated to the Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur, and approved by the Kerala Paramedical Council.

Ans. Graduates of B.Sc Optometry can work as optometrists in hospitals, eye clinics and optical chains. They are eligible for roles such as vision therapist, contact lens practitioner, low vision specialist and ophthalmic technician. Graduates can also pursue postgraduate studies in optometry, vision science or ophthalmology-related fields and register with the Kerala Para Medical Council for practice.

Ans. Candidates must have passed the Higher Secondary Examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English. A minimum of 50% aggregate marks in these four subjects combined is required for general category students, with a separate pass in each. SC and ST candidates are required only to pass the qualifying examination. The age limit is between 17 and 35 years at the time of admission.

Ans. SC and ST students can apply for Kerala government post-matric scholarships through the e-grantz portal. OBC students may avail the Kerala OBC scholarship. Students from minority communities can apply through the NSP and Maulana Azad National Fellowship. The Central Sector Scholarship of up to INR 20,000 per year is also available at scholarships.gov.in for merit-based students with family income below INR 8 Lakhs per annum.