Entrance exam preparation for Bachelor in Optometry (B. Optom)

Most Nepali people are interested in the medical sector and think of studying Bachelor in Optometry. Before starting your bachelor's you have to face the entrance exam if you want to join any top university. Thus, clearing the entrance exam with better grades becomes important for you as it will offer you the possibility of obtaining a scholarship for your graduation.

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Bachelor in Optometry (B. Optom) 

BSc Optometry is a four-year degree program that is divided into eight semesters of study. Six semesters are theory-based and the remaining two of them are training based undertaken at an eye care hospital. The education of optometry course was started in 1998 to meet the shortage of eye health professionals in Nepal.  

Provision for scholarship

The scholarship is a very big opportunity for students. The government of Nepal provides scholarship opportunities for many eligible students of bachelor in optometry. 55 percent of the seats will be distributed through open opportunities and 45 percent to others. 

Female-33%

Dalit-9%

Adivasi janajati- 15%

Khas Aryan- 17%

Madeshi -12%

Tharu -4%

Muslim-2%

Candidates from the backward community- 4%

Disabled- 2%

Families of martyrs- 2% 

Eligibility criteria for bachelor in Optometry (B. Optom) 

• SLC with a minimum of 45% in aggregate with English, Science and Mathematics as compulsory

• subjects or as per CTEVT entrance policy

• Candidates who pass SLC with optional Ophthalmology 

• Should pass entrance examination administered by CTEVT

• The final selection will be made on the basis merit list.

• Student quota for different categories of students as per the policy of CTEVT 

Seats available in universities

• National Academy of Medical Sciences, Bir hospital(NAMS)- 40 seats

• Pokhara University (PoU)- 27 seats

• Tribhuwan university - 10 seats

Job description

Bachelor's in Optometry (B. Optom) provide a big opportunity in your life and helps to boost your knowledge about your eye. It provides knowledge and develops practical skills in primary eye health care. Moreover, it prescribes appropriate visual aids for general as well as specific eye examinations. It helps to correlate different structures and functions of the human body that also help to measure visual function.      

Scope of B. Optometry

• It will provide you respectable Profession in society.

• Multiple Further Study Options by taking up a Masters in Optometry, Masters in Science, PhD, etc. 

• Multiple Job Opportunities in Hospitals, Eye Clinics, Optical Centres, etc. 

• Opportunity to Learn a Wide Variety of Skills.

• Opportunity to open your own eye care showroom after completing Bachelor in Optometry.

Job opportunities 

• Government hospitals as assistants to specialists.

• Private hospitals as assistants to specialists.

• Private clinics.

• Optical showrooms.

• Industrial Employment.

• Pursue further studies.

Examination format

Multiple choice question

Number of question-200

Full marks- 200

Cognitive Ratio: Recall: Understanding: Application- 30:50:20

Duration: 3 hours  

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