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About Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Optometry)
Ahalia School of Optometry, Palakkad, offers a four-year Bachelor of Science in Optometry programme (three years of academic study and one year of mandatory internship) affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur. The college admits 30 students annually, with clinical training facilitated through Ahalia Foundation’s hospital network. Admission is through Kerala state centralized allotment based on 10+2 merit, and total course fees are INR 3.40 Lakh.
📋 Admission Status: Admissions expected to open August 2026 (Tentative).
Ahalia Optometry B.Sc Optometry Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Annual Tuition Fee | INR 85,000 per annum |
| Total Fees (4 Years) | INR 3,40,000 |
- Fees are for private college seats and are subject to revision by KUHS Fee Regulatory Committee.
- Additional hostel and transport charges apply separately based on student requirement.
Ahalia Optometry B.Sc Optometry Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Kerala Centralized Allotment Registration | July 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | August 2026 (Tentative) |
- State quota seats are filled through Kerala centralized allotment based on 10+2 merit.
- Management quota applicants should contact Ahalia School of Optometry directly.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- 10+2 (Higher Secondary) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects
- Minimum 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology for General category candidates
- Minimum age 17 years as of December 31 of the year of admission
- Kerala domicile required for state-quota seats in centralized allotment
Admission Process
- Register through the Kerala state centralized allotment portal during the designated window
- Submit 10+2 mark sheets and personal documents through the allotment portal
- Seats are allotted to state-quota candidates based on 10+2 aggregate merit
- Management quota seats are filled directly through the college admission office
- Selected candidates must produce a medical fitness certificate from a registered medical officer
- Report to Ahalia School of Optometry with original documents and pay the first-year fee to join
✓ Opt for this if
- KUHS-affiliated B.Sc Optometry in Palakkad, Kerala is the goal
- Small 30-seat batch with hospital-based clinical training is preferred
- Kerala domicile candidates eligible for centralized allotment seats
- Aspiring optometrists targeting community eye care or hospital roles
- INR 85,000 per year is within the education budget
✗ Skip if
- Larger campus with stronger alumni network and placement cell is needed
- Out-of-state students who do not qualify for Kerala state quota
- Students preferring a metro city college with wider clinical exposure
Ahalia Optometry B.Sc Optometry Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Kerala E-Grantz Scholarship | Tuition fee reimbursement | SC/ST/OBC Kerala domicile students in professional programmes |
| NSP Central Sector Scholarship | INR 12,000 per annum | Top 20 percentile in class 12 board, merit-based |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) | Maintenance allowance and course fee as per state norms | SC/ST students through National Scholarship Portal |
- Kerala E-Grantz scholarship applications are submitted through egrantz.kerala.gov.in.
- Central scholarships are applied through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.
Ahalia Optometry B.Sc Optometry FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for B.Sc Optometry at Ahalia School of Optometry, Palakkad?
Ans. The total fee for the four-year B.Sc Optometry programme at Ahalia School of Optometry is INR 3,40,000, charged at INR 85,000 per annum. This is the fee for private college seats regulated by the KUHS Fee Regulatory Committee. Additional charges for hostel and transport are levied separately. SC/ST/OBC students from Kerala may be eligible for fee reimbursement through the E-Grantz scholarship scheme.
Ques. How is admission done for B.Sc Optometry at Ahalia School of Optometry?
Ans. Admission for state-quota seats is through the Kerala state centralized allotment process, where candidates are ranked based on 10+2 aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Kerala domicile is required for state-quota seats. Management quota seats are filled directly by the college. Selected candidates must complete document verification, submit a medical fitness certificate, and pay the first-year fee to confirm admission.
Ques. Is NEET required for B.Sc Optometry admission at Ahalia?
Ans. No. NEET is not required for B.Sc Optometry admission at Ahalia School of Optometry or at any KUHS-affiliated optometry college in Kerala. Admission is based on 10+2 merit in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology through the Kerala centralized allotment process. Candidates with strong class 12 scores in science subjects are eligible to apply without any entrance examination.
Ques. Is the B.Sc Optometry degree from Ahalia School of Optometry recognised?
Ans. Yes. The programme is affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS), Thrissur, which is the affiliating university for health science programmes in Kerala. KUHS affiliation ensures that the degree is accepted for employment in hospitals, eye care clinics, and optical establishments across India. Graduates are also eligible to apply for M.Sc Optometry and post-graduate diploma programmes at KUHS-affiliated institutions.
Ques. What are the career options after B.Sc Optometry from Ahalia?
Ans. Graduates can work as clinical optometrists in hospitals and eye care centres, optical dispensers at retail chains, community vision care workers in government health programmes, or assistants in ophthalmology departments. Opportunities exist in optical retail brands, tele-ophthalmology services, and NGO-run vision care camps across India. Graduates may also pursue M.Sc Optometry or contact lens practice specialisation for advanced clinical roles.
Ques. What facilities are available for optometry students at Ahalia?
Ans. Ahalia School of Optometry provides laboratory, library, auditorium, cafeteria, and sports facilities on campus. Hostel accommodation is available for students who require it. Clinical training is provided through the Ahalia Foundation’s hospital network in Palakkad district, giving students exposure to patients across general ophthalmology and community eye care settings. Students should confirm current hostel availability and charges with the college at the time of admission.