Fees
Fees at Teerthanker Mahaveer University for the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) program consist of a semester tuition fee of 54,000, with examination fees ranging from 4,500 to 6,000. Additionally, a security fee of 10,000 is applicable upon admission. The program spans eight semesters, leading to a total fee structure of approximately 400,000, excluding additional costs such as hostel and transportation.
Hostel fees average about 60,000 annually, and optional bus services incur an additional fee of 12,000. The university offers various scholarships, including specific programs for Jain students with a 50% fee waiver, central and state government scholarships, and loans like the DRCC for Bihar students and educational loans for others.
The SC category also benefits from tailored scholarship opportunities.
About Bachelor of Optometry [B.Optom]
Teerthanker Mahaveer University (TMU), Moradabad offers a 4-year Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom) programme across 8 semesters followed by a 1-year internship at TMU’s own teaching hospital, covering clinical optometry, visual optics, contact lens practice, ocular pharmacology, and low-vision rehabilitation. Admission is merit-based on Class 12 PCB marks. Total fees are INR 3,80,700 for the complete 4-year academic component.
📋 Admission Status: Applications are currently open. Last date to apply is 31 October 2026.
Key Points
- Mandatory 1-year hospital internship at TMMC and RC eye department after 4-year academics
- Hands-on clinical training in refraction, low-vision care, and contact lens fitting
- Access to ophthalmology OPD and surgical theatre for real-patient clinical exposure
TMU B.Optom Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (8 semesters at INR 40,500 each) | INR 3,24,000 |
| Examination Fee (8 semesters at INR 5,400 each) | INR 43,200 |
| Lab Charges (4 years) | INR 4,000 |
| Enrolment and Processing Fees (one-time) | INR 9,500 |
| Total Fees | INR 3,80,700 |
- Tuition fee of INR 40,500 per semester is payable at the start of each academic term.
- Jain students are eligible for up to 20 per cent tuition fee exemption throughout the programme.
- Merit scholarship covering 10 to 50 per cent tuition waiver is available based on Class 12 aggregate.
- Hostel fee of INR 1.15 Lakhs per year is optional and charged separately from the programme fees.
TMU B.Optom Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET-UG Registration Opens | 8 February 2026 |
| NEET-UG Registration Closes | 8 March 2026 |
| NEET-UG Admit Card | 14 June 2026 |
| NEET-UG Exam | 21 June 2026 |
| NEET-UG Result | 20 July 2026 |
| TMU Application Deadline | 31 October 2026 |
| Class Commencement | August 2026 |
- TMU accepts NEET-UG score and Class 12 PCB aggregate for B.Optom merit-based admission.
- Direct merit-based admission on Class 12 marks is available through the TMU portal.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed Class 12 in Science stream with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Mathematics
- Minimum 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination
- NEET-UG score is considered for merit ranking. No age limit specified for B.Optom admission at TMU
Admission Process
- Appear for NEET-UG 2026 (held on 21 June 2026) and obtain scorecard
- Apply online at admissions.tmu.ac.in with Class 12 mark sheet and NEET-UG score card
- Merit rank is prepared based on NEET-UG score and Class 12 PCB aggregate
- Receive admission offer based on merit rank and available seats in the B.Optom programme
- Pay the first semester fee and complete document verification at the campus
- Attend orientation and commence classes from August 2026
✓ Opt for this if
- A career in eye care, clinical optometry, or vision science is the goal
- Access to a teaching hospital for real-patient optometry training is important
- A structured 1-year hospital internship as part of the curriculum is valued
- You want to set up an optical clinic or join a hospital eye department after graduation
✗ Skip if
- You prefer a government college B.Optom admission through a state counselling process
- Fee of INR 3.80 Lakhs over 4 years is beyond budget without scholarship support
- You want an MBBS or a medical degree route rather than allied health sciences
TMU B.Optom Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| TMU Merit Scholarship | 10 to 50% tuition waiver | Class 12 aggregate 60% to 90% and above |
| Jain Student Scholarship | Up to 20% tuition waiver | Jain minority students, committee verified |
| Sports Merit Scholarship | Up to 100% fee assistance | District, state, or national-level athletes |
| Staff Ward Scholarship | 20% annual tuition waiver | Wards of TMU and Madan Swaroop employees |
- Jain student scholarship for paramedical and allied health programmes is capped at 20 per cent.
- Apply for all scholarships at the time of admission via admissions.tmu.ac.in.
TMU B.Optom FAQs
Ques. Is a hospital internship mandatory in TMU B.Optom?
Ans. Yes, the TMU B.Optom programme includes a mandatory 1-year internship at Teerthanker Mahaveer Medical College and Research Centre (TMMC and RC) after the 4-year academic component. During the internship, students rotate through the ophthalmology outpatient department, low-vision clinic, contact lens clinic, and refraction units for comprehensive clinical training in all areas of optometry practice.
Ques. What clinical skills are developed in TMU B.Optom?
Ans. TMU B.Optom students develop skills in refraction testing, binocular vision assessment, contact lens fitting, tonometry, fundus examination, low-vision rehabilitation, and ocular pharmacology. Clinical rotations at the TMMC and RC eye department expose students to real patient cases across all age groups, from paediatric vision screening to geriatric cataract and glaucoma management during the 1-year internship period.
Ques. What career options are available after TMU B.Optom?
Ans. B.Optom graduates practice as optometrists in hospitals, eye clinics, optical retail chains, and government eye care programmes. Higher education options include M.Sc Optometry and M.Optom programmes. International opportunities exist in the Middle East, Australia, and the UK, where Indian B.Optom holders can apply for further qualification bridging. Setting up an independent optical practice is another career route after completing the programme and internship.
Ques. Is NEET required for TMU B.Optom admission?
Ans. NEET-UG score is considered for merit ranking in B.Optom at TMU, though the programme is not strictly NEET-mandatory like MBBS or BDS. Candidates with Class 12 PCB and minimum 50% aggregate can apply through direct merit-based admission at admissions.tmu.ac.in. The NEET-UG 2026 exam was held on 21 June 2026 and the result is expected by 20 July 2026.
Ques. What is the total fee for TMU B.Optom 2026?
Ans. The total fee for the 4-year B.Optom academic component at TMU is INR 3,80,700, including tuition of INR 3,24,000 at INR 40,500 per semester, examination fees of INR 43,200, lab charges of INR 4,000, and one-time fees of INR 9,500. The subsequent 1-year internship at TMMC and RC is part of the programme structure. Merit scholarship of 10 to 50 per cent tuition waiver is available based on Class 12 aggregate marks.