NSHM Knowledge Campus Durgapur B.Optom : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total tuition fee for the 4-year B.Optom programme at NSHM Knowledge Campus, Durgapur is INR 4,25,000, charged at INR 1,06,250 per annum. Hostel and accommodation charges are separate. NSHM also offers merit-based scholarships ranging from 25 percent to 100 percent fee waiver based on Class 12 performance, which can significantly reduce the net cost of the programme. Students from families with income below INR 5 Lakhs per annum may apply for additional financial aid at the time of admission.

Ans. No. NEET is not required for admission to the B.Optom programme at NSHM Knowledge Campus, Durgapur. Admission is entirely merit-based, using Class 12 marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Mathematics as the primary selection criterion. Candidates who have passed or are appearing for Class 12 with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate in the relevant subjects are eligible to apply directly through the NSHM Durgapur online admission portal without any entrance examination.

Ans. NSHM Knowledge Campus, Durgapur reports a 100 percent placement rate for B.Optom graduates, with packages ranging from INR 3.4 LPA to INR 20 LPA and an average package of INR 4.5 LPA. The institution also reports a 97.88 percent paid internship rate. Top recruiters include Zeiss, GKB Opticals, ASG Eye Hospitals, and Susrut Eye Hospital. Students also complete clinical postings at Sankara Nethralaya, LV Prasad Eye Institute, and Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital during their four years.

Ans. B.Optom graduates from NSHM Durgapur are trained to work as licensed optometrists across a range of settings. Career options include clinical optometrist roles at eye hospitals, optical retail positions at chains such as GKB Opticals, Lenskart, and Titan EyePlus, contact lens practitioner positions, and vision therapy roles. Graduates may also pursue M.Optom for specialisation in low vision rehabilitation or paediatric optometry, or work in the optical industry as product specialists for companies like Zeiss and Johnson and Johnson Vision.

Ans. The B.Optom programme at NSHM Knowledge Campus, Durgapur integrates extensive clinical training as a core part of the four-year curriculum. Students complete clinical rotations at reputed eye care institutions including Sankara Nethralaya, LV Prasad Eye Institute, Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital, Narayana Nethralaya, and Dr. Shroff’s Eye Hospital. The institution also has a tie-up with Zeiss, under which specialists conduct training sessions covering advanced optics and ophthalmological instrumentation. This clinical exposure gives students strong practical skills before they enter the workforce.