PEWS Group of Institutions Guwahati B.Optom : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Admission to the B.Optom programme at PEWS Group of Institutions, Guwahati is through the SSUHS Common Entrance Examination (CEE) conducted by Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences, Assam. For the 2026-27 cycle, the SSUHS CEE was held on June 7, 2026, and the result was declared on July 17, 2026. Qualified candidates are allotted seats at affiliated institutions including PEWS Group through the SSUHS CEE counselling process conducted after the result.

Ans. The total fee for the 4-year B.Optom programme at PEWS Group of Institutions, Guwahati is INR 2,80,000 for the complete duration. The fee is structured at INR 70,000 per academic year, payable at the beginning of each year. Students who qualify for the PEWS merit scholarship may receive partial or full fee waivers based on academic performance. The fee structure is as per the official PEWS Group notification for 2026-27.

Ans. Candidates must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English from a recognised board. The minimum aggregate required in PCB is 45% for General category candidates and 40% for SC/ST/OBC/MOBC candidates as per SSUHS norms. A valid SSUHS CEE score is also required for participation in the counselling and seat allotment process. Candidates must apply for the SSUHS CEE within the notified registration window to be eligible.

Ans. Yes, the B.Optom programme at PEWS Group of Institutions, Guwahati is affiliated with Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences (SSUHS), the apex health sciences university of Assam under the Government of Assam. SSUHS affiliation ensures that the degree is recognised for practice as a licensed optometrist in Assam and across India. Graduates can register with the respective state optometry council upon completion of the programme.

Ans. After completing B.Optom from PEWS Group of Institutions, graduates can work as clinical optometrists in hospitals, eye clinics, and optical dispensing centres. They can also set up independent optical shops or vision correction centres. Other career paths include working in the ophthalmic instruments industry, joining government eye health programmes, or pursuing a Master of Optometry (M.Optom) degree for specialisation and academic research. Demand for trained optometrists in Northeast India is growing due to increasing awareness about eye health.

Ans. PEWS Group of Institutions offers merit-based scholarships to high-performing students, with awards ranging up to a 100% fee waiver based on academic excellence. Additionally, students from SC/ST/OBC categories can apply for the National Post-Matric Scholarship through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in). Scholarship eligibility and award amounts for the merit scheme are confirmed by the college at the time of admission and enrolment for the academic year.