KUHS M.Sc Optometry: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Component	Amount (INR)
Tuition Fee (Year 1)	INR 1,00,000
Tuition Fee (Year 2)	INR 1,00,000
Total Course Fee (2 years)	INR 2,00,000

Component

Amount (INR)

Tuition Fee (Year 1)

INR 1,00,000

Tuition Fee (Year 2)

INR 1,00,000

Total Course Fee (2 years)

INR 2,00,000

KUHS MSc Optometry Admission 2026

Event	Date
CEE Kerala PG Paramedical Application Window	July 2026
CEE Kerala Application Closing Date	July 25, 2026
Merit List Publication	August 2026 (Tentative)
Counselling and Option Entry	August 2026 (Tentative)
Seat Allotment	August 2026 (Tentative)
Class Commencement	September 2026 (Tentative)

Candidates must register on cee.kerala.gov.in and submit BSc Optometry academic details before July 25, 2026.

Original degree certificates and mark sheets must be produced at the allotted college during document verification.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

BSc in Optometry or Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom) from a university recognized by KUHS, with a minimum 50% aggregate marks across all years.

Candidates must have completed all years of the qualifying degree at the time of application to CEE Kerala.

Kerala government reservation norms apply to state quota seats allotted through CEE Kerala.

Admission Process

CEE Kerala prepares a merit list using aggregate marks in the qualifying degree and reservation category.

Eligible candidates fill in college and programme preferences during the online option entry window.

Seat allotment is conducted based on merit rank, reservation category, and college preference order.

Report to the allotted college within the stipulated time with original documents for verification.

Pay the prescribed fee to confirm the seat and complete enrollment for the first semester.

✓ Opt for this if

You hold a BSc or B.Optom degree and want to specialize in clinical optometry practice.
You want affordable PG optometry education within the Kerala health sciences system.
You aim for careers in eye hospitals, contact lens clinics, or low vision rehabilitation centres.
You prefer merit-based CEE Kerala admission without a separate entrance examination.

✗ Skip if

You want a research-driven MSc with optics labs or clinical trial exposure outside Kerala.
You seek campus placement support linked to national optical retail chains.
You do not hold a BSc in Optometry or B.Optom from a KUHS-recognized university.

KUHS MSc Optometry Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
E-Grantz (Kerala Government Post-Matric Scholarship)	Up to INR 50,000 per year	SC/ST/OEC/SEBC students from Kerala. Apply at egrantz.kerala.gov.in
Merit cum Means (MCM)	Varies by college	PG students with financial need and a strong BSc Optometry academic record
National Scholarship Portal (NSP) Scholarships	Varies	All eligible students based on family income and academic merit

E-Grantz has no income cap for SC and ST category students from Kerala.

NSP scholarships require annual registration on scholarships.gov.in within the notified window.

KUHS MSc Optometry FAQs

Ques. What is the eligibility requirement for MSc Optometry at KUHS?

Ans. Candidates must hold a BSc in Optometry or a Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom) from a university recognized by KUHS with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks across all years of the qualifying examination. Candidates must have completed their BSc Optometry at the time of application. Applications are to be submitted through CEE Kerala before July 25, 2026. Kerala government reservation norms apply for state quota seats.

Ques. What is the total course fee for MSc Optometry at KUHS-affiliated colleges?

Ans. The total tuition fee for the 2-year MSc Optometry programme at KUHS-affiliated colleges is INR 2,00,000, payable at INR 1,00,000 per year. A refundable caution deposit may also be collected by affiliated colleges at the time of admission. Students should confirm the exact fee with their allotted college after seat allotment, as the amount may vary slightly between institutions.

Ques. Is there an entrance test for MSc Optometry admission at KUHS?

Ans. No, admission to MSc Optometry at KUHS-affiliated colleges is merit-based and does not require a separate written entrance examination. CEE Kerala prepares a rank list using the candidate’s aggregate marks in BSc Optometry and reservation category. Eligible candidates must register on cee.kerala.gov.in before July 25, 2026 and participate in the subsequent option entry and seat allotment process conducted by CEE Kerala.

Ques. What career opportunities are available after MSc Optometry from a KUHS-affiliated college?

Ans. MSc Optometry graduates can work as senior optometrists or clinical optometry specialists in eye hospitals, eye care chains, contact lens clinics, and vision rehabilitation centres. Academic positions as optometry demonstrators or faculty in optometry colleges are available to eligible graduates. Overseas opportunities in the Gulf and other regions are common for optometry professionals trained in Kerala’s health sciences system.

Ques. How can a candidate check if a specific college offers MSc Optometry under KUHS?

Ans. The list of KUHS-affiliated colleges offering MSc Optometry and their approved intake is published on the official CEE Kerala portal (cee.kerala.gov.in) at the time of counselling. Candidates can also visit the official KUHS website (kuhs.ac.in) for the current list of affiliated optometry colleges and approved postgraduate programmes. The college list is typically confirmed after the application window closes in July 2026.

KUHS M.Sc Optometry: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility