Bachelor of Optometry [B.Optom]

Brainware University, established in 2016 at Barasat, Kolkata, West Bengal, offers a 4-year Bachelor of Optometry plus a 1-year mandatory internship. UGC-recognised, the programme covers ocular anatomy, clinical optometry, contact lens practice, binocular vision, low vision rehabilitation, paediatric optometry, and ocular disease management. Admission is through BET or merit in 10+2 with PCB or PCM.

📋 Admission Status: Applications for 2026 B.Optom at Brainware University are expected to open by June 2026. Check brainwareuniversity.ac.in for the schedule.

Key Points

• B.Optom Brainware University Barasat Kolkata UGC recognised
• 4-year B.Optom plus 1-year internship Barasat
• Total 4-year fee INR 4,57,200 over 8 semesters
• 10+2 PCB or PCM 60 percent, BET or merit
• Clinical internship at affiliated optometry centres and hospitals

Brainware University B.Optom Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
Programme Duration	4 years (8 semesters) + 1 year mandatory internship
Semester 1 Fee	INR 98,200
Semester 2 Fee	INR 92,200
Semesters 3-4 (per semester)	INR 66,200
Semesters 5 Fee	INR 64,200
Semester 6 Fee	INR 42,200
Semester 7 Fee	INR 15,800
Semester 8 Fee	INR 12,200
Total Fees (4 years)	INR 4,57,200

• Fee covers tuition, examination, and university development charges for all 8 semesters.
• The 1-year clinical internship carries no additional tuition fee.
• Hostel accommodation is available separately at Brainware University.
• Source: brainwareuniversity.ac.in official fee schedule 2026-27.

Brainware University B.Optom Admission 2026

Event	Date

• Apply online at brainwareuniversity.ac.in/apply-now.php.
• Shortlisting is based on qualifying examination marks and BET performance.
• Confirm admission by paying the semester fee and submitting original documents.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• 10+2 (or equivalent) from a recognised board with at least 60 percent aggregate marks and individual pass marks in both theory and practical in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Mathematics, with English as a compulsory subject. Minimum age 17 years and maximum age 40 years as of 31 December of the admission year. A 5-percent relaxation in aggregate marks applies to reserved category candidates. Admission is through BET (Brainware Entrance Test) or merit shortlisting.

Admission Process

• Fill the online application form at brainwareuniversity.ac.in/apply-now.php.
• Upload 10+2 marksheets, school leaving certificate, and identity proof.
• Appear for BET (Brainware Entrance Test) or submit merit credentials.
• Check the merit list and confirm admission by paying the first-semester fee.
• Submit original 10+2 certificates at the Barasat campus for verification.

✓ Opt for this if

• Students committed to clinical optometry and eye care careers
• West Bengal residents seeking optometry practice near Kolkata
• Cost-conscious: INR 4.57 lakhs over 4 years for B.Optom
• Goal is to continue to M.Optom at Brainware University

✗ Skip if

• Goal is MBBS or medicine not optometry as allied health
• Seeking pan-India placement at corporate hospital chains
• Not prepared for 4-year programme plus 1-year internship

Brainware University B.Optom Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Swami Vivekananda Merit cum Means Scholarship	Up to INR 1,000 per month	West Bengal domicile with annual family income below INR 2.5 lakhs
Brainware University Merit Scholarship	Up to INR 30,000 per year	Based on 10+2 percentage for first-year students
Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST)	As per state norms	SC or ST students in UG programmes from West Bengal

Brainware University B.Optom FAQs

Ques. What is the eligibility for B.Optom at Brainware University?

Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 from a recognised board with at least 60 percent aggregate marks and individual pass marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Mathematics, with English as a compulsory subject. Minimum age is 17 years and maximum is 40 years as of 31 December of the admission year. Reserved category candidates receive a 5-percent relaxation in aggregate. Admission is through BET (Brainware Entrance Test) or merit shortlisting.

Ques. What is the total fee for B.Optom at Brainware University?

Ans. The total 4-year fee for B.Optom at Brainware University is INR 4,57,200, covering eight semesters of tuition, examination, and university development charges. Semester fees decrease progressively from INR 98,200 in Semester 1 to INR 12,200 in Semester 8. The 1-year mandatory clinical internship carries no additional tuition fee. Hostel accommodation is available separately. Fees are paid semester-wise at the Barasat campus.

Ques. What subjects are covered in B.Optom at Brainware University?

Ans. The B.Optom curriculum at Brainware University covers ocular anatomy and physiology, geometrical and physical optics, visual optics, clinical optometry, binocular vision, contact lens practice, low vision and rehabilitation, paediatric optometry, ocular disease management, pharmacology, and public health optometry. Laboratory sessions and clinical practicals are integrated from the first year. The final year includes a clinical dissertation and hospital postings.

Ques. What is the 1-year internship in B.Optom at Brainware University?

Ans. After completing the 8-semester academic programme, B.Optom students at Brainware University undergo a mandatory 1-year clinical internship at affiliated hospitals and optometry centres. During the internship, students handle outpatient optometry services, refraction clinics, low vision aids dispensing, and community eye care camps under supervision. The internship carries no additional tuition fee and is compulsory for the award of the B.Optom degree.

Ques. What are the career options after B.Optom from Brainware University?

Ans. B.Optom graduates from Brainware University work as Clinical Optometrists, Refraction Specialists, Contact Lens Consultants, Low Vision Rehabilitation Specialists, and Community Eye Care Officers at eye hospitals, ophthalmic clinics, corporate optical chains, and public health programmes. Graduates may also work with optical frame and lens companies in sales and technical support roles. Postgraduate options include M.Optom at Brainware University or other institutions for specialised clinical or academic careers.

Ques. Are scholarships available for B.Optom students at Brainware University?

Ans. West Bengal domicile students enrolled in B.Optom at Brainware University with annual family income below INR 2.5 lakhs may apply for the Swami Vivekananda Merit cum Means Scholarship of up to INR 1,000 per month. Brainware University also offers a merit scholarship of up to INR 30,000 per year for eligible first-year students based on 10+2 performance. SC and ST students can access central and state post-matric scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal after admission confirmation.