Optometry course fees depend on the college and the level of the course. At Apollo Healthcare Academy, the programme fee for the 5-year Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom) is ₹2.5 lakh per year, with merit scholarships of 10% to 25% on the programme fee. This guide explains how the fee works across five years, how the scholarship is calculated and kept, and what to ask before you pay at any college. For the course itself, read our guide to the optometry course after 12th.
Optometry Course Fees at a Glance
| Detail | B.Optom at Apollo Healthcare Academy |
|---|---|
| Programme fee | ₹2.5 lakh per year |
| Scholarships | 25%, 15% or 10% on the programme fee, based on a composite score |
| Duration | 5 years, with a clinical internship in the final year |
| Entry | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology, at least 50% marks |
| Degree awarded by | Our partner university |
Source: B.Optom programme page and scholarship policy.
Why the Five-Year Length Matters for the Fee
A fee quoted per year only tells you the full cost when you know how many years you pay for. The UGC degree notification of 27 August 2026 lists the Bachelor of Optometry as a 5-year degree after 10+2, and it notes that the duration has been increased from 4 years to 5 years. If you find an older fee figure for a 4-year optometry degree, check whether it still applies.
Ask every college whether the quoted fee is per year or for the whole course, and whether the final internship year carries a fee. At Apollo Healthcare Academy, the programme page states the fee as ₹2.5 lakh per year. Please confirm the current fee with each institution once before you decide.
Source: UGC degree notification.
Optometry Course Fees at Apollo Healthcare Academy
The programme fee for the B.Optom at Apollo Healthcare Academy is ₹2.5 lakh per year. Merit scholarships are given on a composite score, as a waiver on the programme fee:
| Composite score | Scholarship | Waiver on ₹2.5 lakh |
|---|---|---|
| 95 and above | 25% | ₹62,500 |
| 90 to 94.99 | 15% | ₹37,500 |
| 85 to 89.99 | 10% | ₹25,000 |
Scholarships go to the highest composite scores first, until 10% of the intake is filled. Meeting the score does not guarantee a scholarship once that limit is reached.
How the Optometry Scholarship Is Calculated
The composite score is 50% of your AHA Scholarship Test score plus 50% of your Class 12 aggregate percentage, as declared by your board. You must appear for the AHA Scholarship Test to be considered. If two candidates have the same composite score, the one with the higher Scholarship Test score is preferred, then the one with higher Class 12 marks in science subjects, then the one who applied earlier.
Scholarships are awarded and administered by the partner university, and they cannot be transferred to another person. If admission is not confirmed within the deadline, the scholarship may be offered to the next eligible candidate.
Keeping the Scholarship in Later Years
The scholarship continues in later years only if you meet these conditions:
- At least 80% attendance in each subject
- A CGPA of at least 7.5 at the end of each academic year, in a single attempt
- Good conduct on and off campus
- No other scholarship or fee waiver at the same time
The scholarship is reviewed at the end of each academic year, and it can be withdrawn if you do not meet the conditions.
Special Fee Waivers
Special fee waivers exist for children and siblings of employees of the Apollo Group or partner universities. A merit scholarship cannot be combined with a special waiver. If you qualify for both, you receive only the higher benefit. The details are on the scholarship page.
What to Ask Before You Pay Optometry Course Fees
Fees depend on the college, so ask every college these questions in writing:
- Is the fee per year or for the whole course, and does it change every year?
- Does the final internship year carry a fee?
- What is extra: examination, laboratory, uniform, hostel or other charges?
- What is the refund rule if you leave?
For the checks that are not about money, such as approval and the curriculum, use the checklist in our optometry course guide.
Diploma and Master’s Routes
The UGC notification lists the Master of Optometry (M.Optom) as a 2-year degree after a bachelor’s degree. NCAHP’s letter of 3 August 2026 says the curriculum for the Diploma in Ophthalmic Assistant is still being drafted, and that courses without an approved curriculum are not allowed to start as new courses. Confirm a course’s approval before you pay any fee for a diploma-level eye-care course. No single official figure covers fees at other colleges.
Source: NCAHP letter of 3 August 2026.
Hospital Training in the B.Optom
Hospital training is one of the most useful things to compare when you look at fees. In the B.Optom, hands-on experience in a real hospital is 20% in Semester I, 40% in Semester II and 60% in Semester III, and it is 100% from Semester IV. The last year is a clinical internship. Our partner hospitals page lists the hospitals we work with, and our partner universities page lists the universities that award the degree.
We give students job and placement support. It helps you prepare and connect with employers, but it does not guarantee a job.
Apply for the B.Optom at Apollo Healthcare Academy
To apply for the 2027 batch, start on the admissions page. You can read the full course details on the B.Optom programme page.
Optometry Course Fees: What to Remember
- The B.Optom programme fee at Apollo Healthcare Academy is ₹2.5 lakh per year, with scholarships of 10% to 25%.
- The degree is 5 years, so ask any college how many years you pay for and whether the internship year has a fee.
- The scholarship uses a composite score and continues only if you keep your attendance and CGPA.
- A merit scholarship cannot be combined with a special waiver. The higher benefit applies.
FAQs
What Is the Fee for an Optometry Course?
The fee depends on the college and the level of the course, and no single official figure covers every college. At Apollo Healthcare Academy, the programme fee for the 5-year B.Optom is ₹2.5 lakh per year. Please confirm the current fee with each institution once before you decide.
Is the Optometry Course Fee Per Year or for the Full Course?
At Apollo Healthcare Academy the programme fee is stated per year, at ₹2.5 lakh per year. The degree is 5 years long under the UGC notification, so ask any college how many years you pay for and whether the final internship year carries a fee.
What Are Optometry Course Fees in a Private College?
Fees in private colleges differ from one college to another, and no official source gives one figure for all of them. Ask each college for its fee structure in writing, including what is charged extra. For comparison, the programme fee at Apollo Healthcare Academy is ₹2.5 lakh per year.
Is There a Scholarship on Optometry Course Fees?
Yes, at Apollo Healthcare Academy. Merit scholarships are given on a composite score: 25% for 95 and above, 15% for 90 to 94.99 and 10% for 85 to 89.99. They go to the highest scores first, until 10% of the intake is filled, so meeting the score does not guarantee one.
How Is the Composite Score Calculated?
The composite score is 50% of your AHA Scholarship Test score plus 50% of your Class 12 aggregate percentage, as declared by your board.
Do I Have to Take the AHA Scholarship Test?
Yes. You must appear for the AHA Scholarship Test to be considered for a merit scholarship.
Does the Scholarship Continue Every Year?
It continues only if you keep at least 80% attendance in each subject, secure a CGPA of at least 7.5 at the end of each academic year in a single attempt, maintain good conduct and do not take another scholarship or waiver. It is reviewed every year and can be withdrawn.
Can I Combine a Scholarship With Another Fee Waiver?
No. A merit scholarship cannot be combined with a special waiver, such as the waiver for a child or sibling of an Apollo Group or partner university employee. If you qualify for both, you receive only the higher benefit.
Does the Fee Cover the Internship Year?
The programme page does not say, so ask the admissions team before you pay. The B.Optom has a clinical internship in its final year.
How Do I Apply for the B.Optom at Apollo Healthcare Academy?
Start on the admissions page to apply for the 2027 batch. The full course details are on the B.Optom programme page.
