Bachelor of Optometry [B.Optom]
Accepted entrance exams
About Bachelor of Optometry [B.Optom]
UPUMS Etawah offers a 4-year full-time Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom), a clinical healthcare program preparing students for careers in vision care, ocular diagnostics, and optometric practice. The program has an intake of 60 seats and a total fee of INR 52,000 for the course duration. Admission is through CPNET, UPUMS’s institutional entrance examination for paramedical and pharmacy programs.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling expected to begin October 2026.
UPUMS B.Optom Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (4-year course) | INR 52,000 |
| Hostel Charges | Hostel charges separate |
| Total Fees | INR 52,000 |
- Hostel and mess charges at UPUMS Etawah are billed separately and not included in the above fee.
- UP government scholarship schemes are available for SC/ST and OBC students to cover tuition costs.
- Students should verify the current fee structure with UPUMS directly as fees may be revised each year.
UPUMS B.Optom Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CPNET Application Opens | May 2026 |
| CPNET Application Deadline | 20 May 2026 |
| CPNET Exam | 18 June 2026 |
| CPNET Result | July 2026 |
| UPUMS Counselling Registration Closes | October 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | November 2026 (Tentative) |
- CPNET 2026 was conducted by UPUMS with applications accepted at upums.ac.in.
- Three rounds of online counselling are held at upums.ac.in based on CPNET merit rank for B.Optom seats.
- Counselling registration fee of INR 500 is payable at the time of registering for online counselling.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as core subjects
- Minimum 45% aggregate marks for General and OBC candidates (40% for SC/ST candidates)
- Minimum age of 17 years as of 31 December 2026
- Domicile of Uttar Pradesh required for government quota B.Optom seats at UPUMS
Admission Process
- Register for CPNET on the UPUMS portal at upums.ac.in during the designated application window
- Upload required documents including 10+2 marksheet, domicile certificate, category certificate, and photograph
- Appear for the CPNET entrance exam at the designated exam centre on the announced date
- CPNET result and B.Optom merit list are published on the official UPUMS website
- Register for online counselling at upums.ac.in after result declaration and pay the INR 500 counselling fee
- Final seat allotment for B.Optom is done over three rounds based on CPNET merit rank and category
✓ Opt for this if
- UP domicile student seeking affordable optometry training at a medical university
- Planning to set up an independent optometry clinic or work in hospital eye departments
- Want clinical training exposure through UPUMS attached teaching hospital’s ophthalmology OPD
- Fee-sensitive student for whom a total cost under INR 55,000 is important
✗ Skip if
- Non-UP domicile student without eligibility for government quota seats
- Need a ranked optometry college with published placement records
- Looking for a program in a metro city with better access to optometry industry networks
UPUMS B.Optom Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| UP Government SC/ST Scholarship | INR 35,000 per year | SC/ST students domiciled in Uttar Pradesh with valid category certificate |
| UP Government OBC Scholarship | INR 24,500 per year | OBC students domiciled in Uttar Pradesh with valid OBC certificate |
| UP Government General EWS Scholarship | INR 24,500 per year | General EWS candidates meeting income criteria under the UP scholarship scheme |
| UPUMS Tuition Fee Reimbursement | Full tuition fee | Economically weaker students meeting UPUMS criteria for fee reimbursement |
- UP government scholarship applications must be submitted through the UP scholarship portal at scholarship.up.gov.in.
- Minimum attendance requirement must be maintained to remain eligible for continued scholarship disbursements.
According to an external review site Ranking 2025, Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences Etawah ranks 184 out of 630 colleges in India and 19th in state Uttar Pradesh for its B.Optom program.
Read more on Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences Etawah Rankings here
UPUMS B.Optom FAQs
Ques. What does the B.Optom program at UPUMS Etawah cover?
Ans. The Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom) at UPUMS Etawah is a 4-year program covering optometric examination techniques, contact lens practice, low vision rehabilitation, pediatric optometry, binocular vision, ocular pharmacology, and clinical optometry. Students receive clinical training through the ophthalmology outpatient department of the UPUMS attached teaching hospital at Saifai, where they examine patients under supervision.
Ques. What is the total fee for B.Optom at UPUMS Etawah?
Ans. The total course fee for B.Optom at UPUMS is INR 52,000 for the full 4-year program. This is among the most affordable optometry programs at a government medical university in Uttar Pradesh. Hostel charges are payable separately. UP government scholarships of up to INR 35,000 per year are available for SC/ST students through the scholarship.up.gov.in portal.
Ques. What entrance exam is required for B.Optom at UPUMS and what were the 2026 dates?
Ans. Admission to B.Optom at UPUMS is through CPNET (Combined Paramedical, Pharmacy and Nursing Entrance Test) conducted by the university. In 2026, the CPNET application deadline was 20 May 2026 and the exam was held on 18 June 2026. Results were declared in July 2026. Online counselling for B.Optom seat allotment is expected in October 2026 through three rounds at upums.ac.in.
Ques. What career options are available after B.Optom from UPUMS Etawah?
Ans. B.Optom graduates can work as optometrists in hospital eye departments, multispecialty hospitals, optical retail chains, and community vision centres. Government positions in UP health services and AIIMS eye departments are also available for optometry graduates. Some graduates open independent optometry practice after obtaining the necessary license. Opportunities also exist in the optics industry, contact lens manufacturing, and vision screening programs.
Ques. Is UP domicile required for B.Optom admission at UPUMS?
Ans. Yes, UP domicile is required for eligibility to government quota B.Optom seats at UPUMS Etawah. CPNET seat allotment follows Uttar Pradesh residency criteria. Students from other states are not eligible for government quota seats and should check directly with the UPUMS admissions office at upums.ac.in to determine whether any open category or management seats are available for non-UP candidates.
Ques. Does UPUMS provide clinical training for B.Optom students?
Ans. Yes, B.Optom students at UPUMS receive hands-on clinical training through the ophthalmology OPD of the UPUMS attached teaching hospital at Saifai, Etawah. The hospital handles a large number of eye patients from across the Etawah, Mainpuri, and Agra regions, giving students substantial exposure to a wide variety of cases including refractive errors, glaucoma, cataract, and diabetic retinopathy during their clinical postings.