Khalsa College of Engineering & Technology Amritsar B.Optom : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 4-year Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom) at KCET Amritsar is INR 2,51,000 for the full programme. Hostel accommodation is available on campus and is billed separately at the applicable KCET hostel tariff. SC/ST/OBC/EBC/Minority students from Punjab can avail fee reimbursement through the Punjab Post Matric Scholarship by applying via the Punjab Scholarship Portal before the session deadline. Students should confirm the current fee schedule with the KCET admissions office before joining.

Ans. Candidates must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects with a minimum aggregate of 45% marks from a recognised board. Biology is mandatory; a strong foundation in human anatomy and visual science at Class 12 level is beneficial. Reserved category candidates may be eligible for a 5 percentage point relaxation as per IKGPTU and Punjab government norms. There is no entrance examination; admission is on Class 12 merit.

Ans. B.Optom graduates from KCET Amritsar are qualified to work as optometrists, clinical refractionist, contact lens practitioner, low-vision therapist, optical dispensing optician, vision therapist, and hospital eye department professional. Graduates can also set up independent optometry practice, work in optical retail chains, or pursue M.Optom or M.Sc in allied visual science for academic or specialised clinical roles.

Ans. The B.Optom curriculum at KCET Amritsar, designed under IKGPTU norms, covers optics and visual science, anatomy of the eye, clinical refraction, ocular pharmacology, contact lens technology, binocular vision, ocular disease and management, low-vision assessment, and optical dispensing. The 4-year programme spans 8 semesters with structured clinical rotations at partner hospitals and eye clinics that build hands-on diagnostic and patient-management skills.