Eligibility Criteria for Diploma in Optometry

Academic Qualifications:

  • Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board.

  • Must have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics in 12th standard.

  • Minimum required marks: at least 45% aggregate in science subjects (40% for reserved categories like SC/ST).

  • English must be one of the subjects in the qualifying exam.

  • Students from State Open Schools, NIOS, or equivalent boards recognized by the Central/State Government are also eligible, provided they meet the subject and percentage criteria.

Eligibility for Foreign Nationals:

  • Must have an educational qualification equivalent to the Indian 10+2 standard.

  • The equivalence must be verified by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi.

  • It is the responsibility of the admitting institution and concerned State Council to ensure that the qualification meets prescribed standards.

Reservation Policy:

  • 3% Reservation for Persons with Disabilities (PwD):

    • Candidates with 40% to 50% locomotor disability of the lower limbs are eligible.

    • Fitness and eligibility to be certified by a state-authorized medical board and nursing/optometry expert panel.

  • 5% relaxation in qualifying marks for SC/ST candidates.

  • Additional reservations will apply as per the State Government’s reservation policy.

? Note: All reservations are within the total approved seats and not in addition to them.

Other Conditions:

  • Minimum Age: 17 years (as on 31st December of the admission year)

  • Upper Age Limit: 35 years (may vary as per state/institute policy)

  • Candidates must be medically fit.

  • Admissions will be conducted once a year.