Master of Optometry at MCHP

Manipal

Driving knowledge and excellence in Vision Care

The Master of Optometry (M.Optom) at Manipal College of Health Professions (MCHP), MAHE, is a two-year postgraduate program that builds expertise in advanced vision science and clinical optometry.

You gain practical training in ocular disease management, binocular and low vision care, and paediatric optometry, combining academic learning, hospital-based experience, and research to prepare for leadership in clinical, academic, and research domains.

Program Highlights

Clinical Expertise Development: Training in our specialty optometry units and multispecialty hospitals strengthens your diagnostic accuracy and clinical decision-making.

Research Centric Training: You conduct a dissertation with publication potential, enabling you to build analytical and scientific writing skills.

State-of-the-Art Facilities: Our advanced diagnostic and therapeutic instruments help you to refine your technical proficiency and clinical precision.

Community Outreach Experience: Our program encourages you to actively participate in vision screening and eye care programs, helping you to apply your knowledge in public health settings.

Academic–Industry Partnerships: Our industry collaborations give you the opportunity to get exposure to contact lens companies, vision care firms, and NGOs to understand real-world clinical and industry practices.

Lab Work

Access specialized labs in vision care, multidisciplinary-based training centres, and instrumentation facilities that replicate real clinical environments.

Research Projects

Engage in research or innovation projects or animal research, including prototype development in the Optometry field.

Lab Work

Access specialized labs in vision care, multidisciplinary-based training centres, and instrumentation facilities that replicate real clinical environments.

Lab Work

Access specialized labs in vision care, multidisciplinary-based training centres, and instrumentation facilities that replicate real clinical environments.

Admissions Path

Apply online

Submit Eligibility Documents

Institutional Test (IT)

Merit List based on qualifying exam marks & IT

Provisional Admission Offer

Admission Criteria

Merit List based on qualifying exam marks & IT.

Additional Requirements

Candidate must have completed their internship before class commencement.

Program Eligibility

Qualification

You must successfully complete Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom.)/ B.Sc. Optometry/ BS Optom/ B.Sc. (Hons.) Ophthalmic Techniques (Full-time, inclusive of 1-year internship) from a recognized university with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks or equivalent.

You must have the required Internship / Additional Internship / Clinical Experience.

You must appear for the Institutional Test (IT) and secure the required cutoff.

*Eligibility and admission process for Allied Health Sciences (AHS) postgraduate programs are subject to change as per the directions of the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Profession (NCAHP).

Program Highlights

Clinical Expertise Development: Training in our specialty optometry units and multispecialty hospitals strengthens your diagnostic accuracy and clinical decision-making.

Research Centric Training: You conduct a dissertation with publication potential, enabling you to build analytical and scientific writing skills.

State-of-the-Art Facilities: Our advanced diagnostic and therapeutic instruments help you to refine your technical proficiency and clinical precision.

Community Outreach Experience: Our program encourages you to actively participate in vision screening and eye care programs, helping you to apply your knowledge in public health settings.

Lab Work

Access specialized labs in vision care, multidisciplinary-based training centres, and instrumentation facilities that replicate real clinical environments.

Research Projects

Engage in research or innovation projects or animal research, including prototype development in the Optometry field.

Lab Work

Access specialized labs in vision care, multidisciplinary-based training centres, and instrumentation facilities that replicate real clinical environments.

Lab Work

Access specialized labs in vision care, multidisciplinary-based training centres, and instrumentation facilities that replicate real clinical environments.

Admissions Path

Apply online

Submit Eligibility Documents

Institutional Test (IT)

Merit List based on qualifying exam marks & IT

Provisional Admission Offer

Admission Criteria

Merit List based on qualifying exam marks & IT.

Additional Requirements

Candidate must have completed their internship before class commencement.

Admission Criteria

Merit List based on qualifying exam marks & IT.

Additional Requirements

Candidate must have completed their internship before class commencement.

Program Eligibility

Qualification

You must have the required Internship / Additional Internship / Clinical Experience.

You must appear for the Institutional Test (IT) and secure the required cutoff.

Curriculum and Fees

Year 1
Year 2

As per NCAHP curriculum from the 2026 academic year.

Program Duration

2 years

Total Program Fee

General:

INR 6,16,000

Total Program Fee

NRI/Foreign:

Master of Optometry at MCHP

Driving knowledge and excellence in Vision Care

Program Highlights

Upon the completion of this program, you can:

Industry and Academia Connect

Qualification

2 years

INR 6,16,000

USD 9,700

Program Highlights

Industry and Academia Connect

Qualification

2 years

INR 6,16,000

USD 9,700