Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, a constituent unit of KIIT Deemed to be University and NAAC ’A’ accredited, offers the Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] in Optometry, a three-year full-time undergraduate programme in allied health sciences designed to train healthcare support professionals for hospitals and diagnostic laboratories. The programme combines classroom instruction with practical training in KIMS’s 800-bed hospital. Admission is conducted by the Directorate of Medical Education and Training (DMET), Odisha, on merit; total course fee is ₹2,43,000 with 20 seats available.
Admissions for 2026-27 are conducted by DMET Odisha through merit-based counselling. Applications are expected to open around June 2026 (Tentative); DMET Odisha merit list and counselling are expected in July to August 2026 (Tentative).
Key Points
- Three-year full-time B.Sc Optometry at KIMS’s 800-bed tertiary care teaching hospital.
- Total course fee is ₹2,43,000 with 20 seats; admission through DMET Odisha merit-based counselling.
- Practical training in KIMS’s clinical departments provides hands-on exposure to real hospital operations.
- KIMS is part of KIIT Deemed to be University with NAAC ’A’ accreditation.
KIMS Bhubaneswar B.Sc Optometry Fees
B.Sc Optometry Fee Structure
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Tuition Fee (Year 1, includes Admission Fee) | ₹83,000 |
| Tuition Fee (Year 2) | ₹80,000 |
| Tuition Fee (Year 3) | ₹80,000 |
| Total Fees (3-Year Course) | ₹2,43,000 |
- The total course fee for B.Sc Optometry at KIMS is ₹2,43,000 over three years. The first-year fee of ₹83,000 includes a one-time admission charge of ₹30,000, tuition of ₹50,000, and caution deposit of ₹1,000.
- Hostel accommodation is optional. Annual non-AC hostel charges are ₹56,000/year, with mess charges of ₹35,000/year payable separately.
KIMS Bhubaneswar B.Sc Optometry Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| DMET Odisha Application Opens (Tentative) | June 2026 |
| DMET Odisha Application Closes (Tentative) | June to July 2026 |
| DMET Odisha Merit List Publication (Tentative) | July 2026 |
| DMET Odisha Counselling (Tentative) | July to August 2026 |
| Classes Commence (Tentative) | August 2026 |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| DMET Odisha Merit Counselling | June to July 2026 (Tentative) | No separate exam | Merit-based |
- Admission to B.Sc Optometry at KIMS is through DMET Odisha merit-based counselling. Candidates apply on the official DMET Odisha portal (dmetodisha.gov.in) with an application fee of ₹600.
- Seat allotment is based on merit in the qualifying examination (10+2 with Science/PCB). Allotted candidates report to KIMS for document verification and pay the first-year fee to confirm the seat.
- The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology (and/or Mathematics) from a recognised board.
- Minimum 50 percent aggregate marks in the qualifying examination.
- Candidates must be Odisha domicile for most DMET-administered seats; check the official notification for non-Odisha candidate provisions.
- Candidates should verify the latest eligibility norms in the official DMET Odisha B.Sc Optometry admission notification at dmetodisha.gov.in.
Admission Process
- Visit the official DMET Odisha portal (dmetodisha.gov.in) and register during the application window.
- Fill the online application form for B.Sc Allied Health Sciences and pay the application fee of ₹600.
- Submit documents (10+2 marksheet, domicile certificate, category certificate if applicable) as required.
- Check the DMET Odisha merit list published on the official portal and attend counselling if shortlisted.
- Accept the seat allotment and report to KIMS Bhubaneswar for document verification and fee payment to complete admission.
KIMS Bhubaneswar B.Sc Optometry Scholarships 2026
B.Sc Optometry Scholarships Available
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| NSP Central Sector Scholarship | ₹12,000 per year | Family income below ₹8,00,000/year; apply at scholarships.gov.in |
| Odisha Post-Matric Scholarship | As per state norms | SC, ST, OBC, EWS students domiciled in Odisha; apply at scholarship.odisha.gov.in |
- Government scholarships are available through scholarships.gov.in (Central Sector) and scholarship.odisha.gov.in (Odisha Post-Matric); application windows typically open August to November.
- No category-wise fee differential applies; fee is uniform across all admission categories.
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