Nethradhama School of Optometry is a unit of Nethradhama Education and Research Foundation, the first Optometry College in Karnataka to be recognized by the Government of Karnataka and affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences.

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Courses Offered, Selection Process and Eligibility Criteria

Nethradhama School of Optometry offers both undergraduate and post graduate courses in Optometry affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of health Sciences, Karnataka.

Selection Process: Students are selected based on academic marks, written test and personal interview.

Bachelor of Optometry

Duration:
5 Years which includes 4 years of academics and 1 year internship (semester system).
Eligibility:
I Year: Min 50% in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics.
II Year, Lateral Entry: Passed Diploma in Ophthalmic Technology/Equivalent

Master of Optometry

Duration:
2 Years of academics (semester system) including industrial posting, corporate posting, teaching methodology assignments and dissertation. The dissertation needs to be submitted to RGUHS at the end of the course.
Eligibility:
Passed Bachelor of Optometry on regular mode from recognized university

External Internship

Duration:
1 Year external internship at Nethradhama Super Speciality Eye Hospital, proving comprehensive clinical training and hands-on experience to prepare students for successful professional careers.
Eligibility:
Passed 4th Year Bachelor of Optometry on regular mode from recognized university

Optometry Fellowship

Duration:
6 months fellowship program designed to provide advanced clinical training, specialized skills, and hands-on experience in comprehensive eye care, enabling optometrists to enhance their professional expertise.
Eligibility:
Passed Bachelor of Optometry on regular mode from recognized university