Component

Amount (INR)

Year 1

INR 1,15,000

Year 2

INR 1,15,000

Total Fees (2 Years)

INR 2,30,000

SKFGI, Hooghly M.Optom Admission 2026

Event	Date
SKFGI M.Optom Application	April to June 2026 (Tentative)
Merit List Publication	July 2026 (Tentative)
Document Verification	July to August 2026 (Tentative)
Admission and Fee Payment	August 2026 (Tentative)

Apply directly at skfgi.ac.in or the SKFGI admissions office.

Carry B.Optom marksheets, registration certificate, and identity proof for verification.

Admission is merit-based. Candidates are ranked by B.Optom aggregate marks.

Pay the fee after receiving the admission offer to confirm enrolment.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold a B.Optom (Bachelor of Optometry, four-year) degree from a recognised university with at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B/PwD candidates). Candidates appearing in the final B.Optom examination may apply provisionally, subject to submitting results before the deadline. Age and other norms are as per MAKAUT and SKFGI regulations.

Admission Process

Check the SKFGI M.Optom admission notice at skfgi.ac.in for the application schedule.

Submit the application form with B.Optom marksheets and required documents.

SKFGI prepares the merit list based on B.Optom aggregate percentage.

Attend document verification at SKFGI with original certificates.

Pay the first-year fee and complete enrolment in the M.Optom programme.

✓ Opt for this if

B.Optom graduates seeking advanced clinical optometry qualifications
Students aiming for hospital-based clinical optometrist roles
Fee-conscious candidates, INR 2,30,000 for 2-year M.Optom
West Bengal residents preferring MAKAUT-affiliated M.Optom near Kolkata
Those targeting low vision rehabilitation or contact lens specialisation

✗ Skip if

Students without a B.Optom degree from a recognised university
Aspirants seeking PhD or research-focused institutions with NAAC grade
Those needing strong placement in private hospital chains nationally
Candidates targeting ophthalmology or medical doctor roles
Students requiring international optometry board recognition

Metric

Value

Career Roles

Clinical Optometrist, Optometry Researcher, Vision Therapist

Work Settings

Hospitals, eye care clinics, optical retail chains, research labs

Placement Support

SKFGI placement cell assists with campus recruitment drives

Metric

Value

Career Roles

Clinical Optometrist, Optometry Researcher, Vision Therapist

Work Settings

Hospitals, eye care clinics, optical retail chains, research labs

Placement Support

SKFGI placement cell assists with campus recruitment drives

SKFGI, Hooghly M.Optom Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
SVMCM Scholarship (WB)	As per WB government norms	Meritorious WB students, apply via wbmsc.gov.in
NSP Post-Matric Scholarship	As per NSP norms	SC/ST/OBC/Minority students, apply via scholarships.gov.in
AICTE Pragati Scholarship	As per AICTE norms	Female students pursuing technical education, check aicte-india.org

SVMCM and WB government scholarships applied at wbmsc.gov.in.

NSP and central scholarships applied at scholarships.gov.in.

Contact SKFGI admissions for institutional scholarship details.

SKFGI, Hooghly M.Optom FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for M.Optom at SKFGI?

Ans. The total fee for the two-year M.Optom programme at SKFGI, Hooghly is INR 2,30,000, about INR 1,15,000 per year. This figure is confirmed across multiple third-party sources for 2026. Candidates should verify the current fee schedule directly with SKFGI admissions before applying.

Ques. What is the eligibility for M.Optom at SKFGI?

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Optom (Bachelor of Optometry, four-year) degree from a recognised university with at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved categories). No separate entrance examination is required. Admission to the M.Optom programme at SKFGI is based on merit in the qualifying B.Optom degree.

Ques. What subjects are covered in the M.Optom programme at SKFGI?

Ans. The M.Optom programme at SKFGI covers advanced clinical optometry, contact lens science and fitting, binocular vision and orthoptics, low vision rehabilitation, ocular disease diagnosis and management, paediatric optometry, geriatric eye care, research methodology, and optometric instrumentation. Clinical rotations and a research project are key components of the two-year programme.

Ques. What are the career options after M.Optom from SKFGI?

Ans. After M.Optom from SKFGI, graduates can work as clinical optometrists, vision therapists, low vision specialists, contact lens practitioners, and optometry researchers. Career settings include hospitals, multispecialty eye care clinics, optical retail chains, and research institutions. Graduates may also pursue PhD in Optometry or Vision Science.

Ques. Is the M.Optom at SKFGI affiliated to a recognised university?

Ans. Yes, the M.Optom programme at SKFGI, Hooghly is affiliated with MAKAUT (Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, West Bengal) and is AICTE-approved. SKFGI is also UGC-recognised. The programme provides access to equipped optometry labs and clinical training opportunities in and around Hooghly district.

Ques. What scholarships are available for M.Optom students at SKFGI?

Ans. M.Optom students at SKFGI can apply for the SVMCM Scholarship for meritorious West Bengal students, the NSP Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC/Minority students, and the AICTE Pragati Scholarship for female students. Applications are submitted through official government portals. Contact SKFGI admissions for institutional scholarship details.

SKFGI M.Optom : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

SKFGI, Hooghly M.Optom Fees 2026

SKFGI, Hooghly M.Optom Admission 2026

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SKFGI, Hooghly M.Optom Placement 2026

SKFGI, Hooghly M.Optom Placement 2026

SKFGI, Hooghly M.Optom Scholarships 2026

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