CUTM B.Sc Optometry: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Prospective students of the newly established Vishakapatnam campus of Centurion University must pay a registration fee of Rs. 10,000 for admission. Upon joining, original certificates are needed. The college has a dedicated faculty of five, including PhDs, managing a batch of 27 students. The annual course fee is Rs. 90,000, excluding hostel costs of Rs. 100,000, making it affordable compared to other private institutions. Although the campus hasn't conducted placements yet, it is expected to follow the successful trend of the Bhubaneswar campus.

Students become eligible for placements after completing their internship post-8th semester. The highest salary package recorded is Rs. 3.5 lakh per annum, with an average of Rs. 2 lakh per annum. Internships, offering up to Rs. 7,500 monthly, are available at reputed hospitals like Eye Q, Dr. Agarwal's, and LVPEI. High CGPA and skill proficiency are crucial for securing placements in eye hospitals and optical stores. Scholarships are primarily available for SC/ST students, with specific ones for female students, such as a recent Rs. 25,000 scholarship for selected girls.

Examination fees are Rs. 7,000 annually, and campus employment offers stipends of Rs. 2,000 for clinical and optical roles.