Bachelor in Optometry

• Must have studied Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects from a recognized educational institution and passed with a minimum of 50% or 2.4 CGPA in the Proficiency Certificate Level or Grade 12 Science Group.

or

• Students from A-level or other similar programs with different grading systems should have studied Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects and passed with a minimum of 50 percent or 2.4 CGPA.

or

• Proficiency Certificate Level / Diploma in Health Science (Ayurveda or Medical Lab Technology or Radiography or Physiotherapy or Pharmacy or Ophthalmic Science) with minimum 50% marks in aggregate (for applying in related academic program like BSc MLT from CMLT, B Pharm from Diploma in Pharmacy)

or

• Proficiency Certificate/Diploma in Health Science (Medical Lab Technology or Ophthalmic Science or Dental Science or Pharmacy or Radiography or Ayurveda or Physiotherapy) with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and having studied Physics, Chemistry and Biology subject with minimum 50% in aggregate from National Examination Board Percent or 2.4 CGPA (CGPA) marks and obtained the equivalence of class 12th science group and should be registered in the concerned council.

Provisions for Admission Process

1. In order to pass the integrated admission process, a minimum of 50 percentile should be obtained.

2. One mark will be awarded for each correct answer and marks will be deducted at the rate of 0.25 for each wrong answer.

Candidates who have been successfully selected in the admission process will have to submit the following original and 1/1 photocopy of the following documents to the concerned educational institution at the time of admission.

1. Certificate of qualification, Transcript and Character Certificate of 10+2 and SLC/SEE or Equivalent.

2. Copy of Citizenship / Passport.

3. Admit card of the Entrance Examination.

4. Documents submitted for reservation.

5. Certificate of Equivalence for the students with certificates from foreign institutions.

*Foreign candidates wishing to study in the vacated seat for foreign students must fill in the online application form mentioning the academic program of their choice within the time limit mentioned in this notice.

Provisions for Scholarships

As per Rule 20 of the National Medical Education Rules, 2077, out of the total scholarship seats to be awarded to the Government of Nepal at the undergraduate level, 55 percent of the seats will be distributed through open competition and 45 percent of the seats will be distributed on the basis of the following:

Female	33%
Dalit	9%
Aadibasi janajati	15%
Khas Aryan	17%
Madhesi	12%
Tharu	4%
Muslim	2%
Candidates from the Backward community	4%
Disabled	2%
Families of martyrs, families of disappeared persons, families of injured warriors, and conflict victims	2%

Examination Format

Question Type: Single best response type of multiple-choice questionsOption: Four Options (A,B, C,D)Number Of Questions: 200Full marks: 200Cognitive Ratio:Recall:Understanding:Application-30:50:20Duration: 3 hours

Weightage

S.N.	Content/Domain	Question
a.	Zoology	40
1.	Biology, origin, and evolution of life	4
2.	General characteristics and classification of protozoa to Chordata.	8
3.	Plasmodium, earthworm, and frog,	8
4.	Human biology and human diseases	14
5.	Animal tissues	4
6.	Environmental pollution, adaptation and animal behavior, application of zoology	2
b.	Botany	40
7.	The basic component of life and biodiversity	11
8.	Ecology and environment	5

S.N.	Content/Domain	Question
9.	Cell biology and genetics	12
10.	Anatomy and physiology	7
11.	Developmental and applied botany	5
c.	Chemistry	40
12.	General and physical chemistry	15
13.	Inorganic chemistry	10
14.	Organic chemistry	15
d.	Physics	40
15.	Mechanics	9
16.	Heat and thermodynamics	5
17.	Geometrical optics and physical optics	5
18.	Current electricity and magnetism	7
19.	Sound waves, electrostatics, and capacitors	5
20.	Modern physics and nuclear physics	5
21.	Solid and semiconductor devices(electronics)	2
22.	Particle physics, source of energy, and universe	2
e.	Contents from PCL level course of a specific subject	20
23.	Contents from PCL/ diploma level course of a specific subject	20
f.	Mental Agility Test(MAT)	20
24.	Verbal reasoning	5
25.	Numerical reasoning	5
26.	Logical sequencing	5
27.	Spatial relation/Abstract reasoning	5
	Total	200

Optometrists are the primary health care practitioners of the eye and visual system who provides comprehensive eye and vision care, which includes refraction and dispensing, detection/diagnosis and management of diseases in the eye, and rehabilitation of conditions of the visual system (World Council of Optometry).

Optometrists take care of the majority of the patients. Most patients with visual problems are well managed by optometrists and other patients having ocular diseases that need special care are referred to ophthalmologists and medical practitioners. Optometrists work mutually with other members of the eye care team such as ophthalmologists and ophthalmic assistants with a good understanding to provide quality services to the patients.

Bachelor in Optometry Curriculum Tribhuvan University

FIRST YEAR
	Full Marks
Subjects	Asst.	Final
Paper I Basic Concepts of Basic Sciences, Basic Concepts of Optics and Visual Science, Organ Systems Theory	30	120
Paper II Ocular Systems, Visual Science, Optometric Science	30	120
Paper III Introduction to Community Health Theory	20	80

SECOND YEAR
	Full Marks
Subjects	Asst.	Final
PAPER IV Ocular Disease Theory	20	80
PAPER V Optometry I, Optometry II, Ophthalmic Optics I Theory	30	120
PAPER VI Advanced Visual Science, Binocular Vision I Theory	20	80
PAPER VII Contact Lens I, Low Vision	20	80

 

THIRD YEAR
Subjects	Full Marks
	Asst.	Final
PAPER VIII Ophthalmic Optics II, Contact lens II & Ocular Prosthesis Theory	20	80
PAPER IX Binocular vision II, Paediatric Optometry	20	80
PAPER X Low Vision II, Geriatric Optometry, Community Optometry	30	120
PAPER XI Practical Paper	20	80

Duration of Course:

The course is for four Academic years. Outline of course description is given below:

I First year:

Basic concepts of basic sciences

Basic concept of optics and visual sciences

Organ system

Ocular system

Visual system

Optometric science

Introduction to community health

Foundation courses

II Second year:

Ocular diseases

Optometry I and II

Ophthalmic optics I

Advance visual science

Binocular vision I

Contact lens I

Low vision I

III Third year:

Ophthalmic optics II

Contact lens II and ocular prosthesis

Binocular vision II

Low vision II

Pediatric optometry

Geriatric optometry

Community optometry

IV Fourth year:

Applied community optometry

Optometry project

Clinical optometry practice

Elective posting

FOURTH YEAR
Subjects	Full Marks
	Asst.	Final
PAPER XII Applied Community Optometry, Optometry Project Theory	20	80
PAPER XIII Clinical Optometry Practice Theory	20	80
PAPER XIV Practical Paper	20	80

DownloadsSyllabus for NHPC Licensing Examination of Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom) and Doctor of Optometry (OD).pdf