TNU B.Optom {Lateral} : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for B.Optom Lateral Entry at The Neotia University is INR 3,83,000 for the three-year programme. This includes one-time admission and registration fees of INR 29,000 and tuition of INR 3,54,000 over six semesters. Hostel charges are payable separately. Confirm current fee amounts with TNU School of Health Sciences before joining.

Ans. Diploma in Optometry (D.Optom) holders from a recognized institution with at least 50% aggregate marks are eligible. Candidates must hold a valid D.Optom certificate from an institution recognized by the respective state pharmacy council or health sciences body. Admission is merit-based on D.Optom aggregate performance and seat availability at TNU.

Ans. B.Optom Lateral Entry at TNU is a three-year programme. Students join at the second-year level of the four-year B.Optom programme and complete six semesters of coursework, clinical training, and a final-year project in optometry. The programme includes mandatory clinical hours in eye care settings affiliated with TNU.

Ans. The programme covers advanced ocular anatomy and physiology, ocular disease management, refraction, contact lens practice, low vision rehabilitation, binocular vision, and community optometry. Clinical training in an eye care setting is a major component. Students also study paediatric vision, occupational optometry, and eye care practice management across the six semesters.

Ans. Graduates can work as optometrists in eye clinics, hospitals, optical retail chains, and community vision centres in roles such as clinical optometrist, vision therapist, and eye care consultant. Optometrists are in demand in eye care hospital chains, international optical retail outlets, and government eye health programmes. Further study options include M.Optom or M.Sc in Vision Science via entrance tests.

Ans. Students at TNU can apply for the SVMCM Scholarship at wbmsc.gov.in, NSP Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC/Minority students, and TNU merit scholarships for high-scoring entrants. West Bengal students should check SVMCM eligibility at wbmsc.gov.in. Contact TNU admissions office for current institutional scholarship amounts for 2026-27.