B Optom (Bachelors in Optometry)
60reported intake
Reviewed 7 Sept 2026Dr. Agarwal's Institute of Optometry · ChennaiDr. Agarwals Institute of Optometry Fees 2026-27, Courses & Admission
Dr. Agarwals Institute of Optometry is an allied health college in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, established in 2006. Dr. Agarwals Institute of Optometry is privately managed and self-financing. It is…
Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom) (Optometry) · College fee; quota not specified
₹1.1L/year
Route: Stated for 2026-27
₹1.1L /yr
Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom) (Optometry) · College fee; quota not specified · 2026-27
70
Reported intake
Overview
About Dr. Agarwal's Institute of Optometry
Dr. Agarwals Institute of Optometry is an allied health college in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, established in 2006. Dr. Agarwals Institute of Optometry is privately managed and self-financing. It is affiliated to Alagappa University. Dr. Agarwals Institute of Optometry offers 2 programmes, 1 at undergraduate level and 1 at postgraduate level. They are B Optom (Bachelors in Optometry) and M Optom. The stated sanctioned intake across these programmes totals 70 seats. Official website identifies DAIO as a unit of Dr. Agarwals Eye Hospital/Group and describes B.Optom and M.Optom programmes, with B.Optom including a one-year internship. Website content is current-presented but mostly undated; no official attendance threshold, medium, exam pattern, hospital bed count, accreditation, MoU validity, faculty qualifications, or student-faculty ratio was published in the retrieved pages. Faculty total is a count of named teaching personnel on the About Us page: 2 professors, 2 associate professors, 6 assistant professors and 1 lecturer; the lecturer is included in total but not assigned to a schema rank category. Research page reports publications and collaborations with LICET, VIT and SSN College of Engineering, but no patents, funded-project amount, recognised guides or PhD-centre status. The official materials identify the institute as a unit of Dr. Agarwal’s Group of Eye Hospitals & Eye Research Centre. The B.Sc./B.Optom programme is described as a collaboration with Alagappa University; the M.Sc./M.Optom programme is described separately as a collaboration with PRIST University, initiated in 2021. The current institute website presents B.Optom and M.Optom admissions but does not state a 2026-27-specific approval, intake or affiliation session. No NCAHP institution register was used; NCAHP recognition should not be inferred. The Alagappa University collaborative-programme PDF lists the institute at the same Chennai address as centre no.
Courses & costs
Dr. Agarwal's Institute of Optometry fees
Each amount is shown with the academic year and applicant category stated by its source.
| Programme | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Optometry (B Optom) (Optometry)Tuition · Published as ₹55,000 per semester; the annual amount is the sum of the two stated semesters. Source | 2026-27 | ₹1,10,000per year |
| Master of Optometry (M Optom) (Optometry)Tuition · Regular-student fee; published as ₹75,000 per semester. Source | 2026-27 | ₹1,50,000per year |
| Master of Optometry (M Optom) (Optometry)Tuition · Practitioner-student fee; published as ₹1,00,000 per semester. Source | 2026-27 | ₹2,00,000per year |
| Bachelor of Optometry (B Optom)Tuition · College fee; quota not specified Source | 2026-27 | ₹1,10,000per year |
| BSc Optometry (Bachelor of Science in Optometry)Registration · College fee; quota not specified Source | undated/current college page; application details reference 2025 | ₹20,000one-time |
| Master of Optometry (M Optom)Regular students; quota not specified Source | 2026-27 | ₹1,50,000 |
| Master of Optometry (M Optom)Tuition · Practitioner students; quota not specified Source | 2026-27 | ₹2,00,000per year |
| MSc Optometry (Master of Optometry)Registration · College fee; quota not specified Source | undated/current college page; application details reference 2025 | ₹10,000one-time |
| Programme | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BSc Optometry (Bachelor of Science in Optometry) (Optometry)Registration · Admission fee stated as payable in the first-year admission information. Source | 2025 | ₹20,000one-time |
| MSc Optometry (Master of Optometry) (Optometry)Registration · MSc/M.Optom admission fee, first year only. Source | 2025 | ₹10,000one-time |
| Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom) (Optometry)Tuition · College fee; quota not specified Source | 2026-27 | ₹1,10,000per year |
| Programme | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Optometry (M.Optom) (Optometry)Tuition · Regular-student fee; published as ₹75,000 per semester. The college page is undated/current rather than explicitly labelled 2026-27. Source | 2026-27 | ₹1,50,000per year |
| Programme | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Optometry (M.Optom) (Optometry)Tuition · Practitioner-student fee; published as ₹1,00,000 per semester. The college page is undated/current rather than explicitly labelled 2026-27. Source | 2026-27 | ₹2,00,000per year |
Published by Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology & Research Academy (SASTRA) (reference)
Published by another institution.
| Programme | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| M Optom | 2026-27 | ₹1,10,000 Source |
Placements
Dr. Agarwal's Institute of Optometry placements
Dr. Agarwal's Institute of Optometry placements: recruiter network includes ZEISS Visiogen, Vision Express, Specsmakers, Lawrence & Mayo, Forus Health Technologies.
Recruiter network
ZEISS VisiogenVision ExpressSpecsmakersLawrence & MayoForus Health Technologies
Campus
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Programmes · intake
Programmes & intake
M Optom
10reported intake
₹1.1LAnnual · /yr
Recognition & affiliations
Faculty & teaching
Admissions · collected information
Dr. Agarwal's Institute of Optometry admissions
written entrance test (MCQs)Dr. Agarwals Institute of Optometry
The institute's current homepage says B.Optom and M.Optom admissions are open. Its application instructions direct applicants to complete an online application, pay the application fee online and await confirmation by email. The detailed college Courses page says applications are reviewed before a written MCQ entrance test and Personal Interview; the page does not state a 2026-27 closing date, quota, domicile rule or reservation policy. Admission source
From the sources
Hostel — sourced details
| City | Chennai Source |
|---|---|
| Name | Dr. Agarwals Eye Hospitals Source |
| Institution type | Multi speciality Source |
| Purpose | Clinical training, clinical internships and winter postings Source |
| Name | Dr. Agarwals Eye Hospital Source |
| Relationship | Own attached Source |
From the sources
Scholarships — sourced details
| Fee category | All Source |
|---|---|
| Period | per year Source |
| Fee year | 2026-27 Source |
| Component | Tuition annual Source |
| Fee set by | College Source |
| Amount (INR) | 110000 Source |
| Is estimate | No Source |
| Fee category | College fee; quota not specified Source |
| Fee authority | College Source |
| Year of study | All years Source |
| Specialisation | Optometry Source |
| Student category | All Source |
From the sources
Research — sourced details
| Institution type | MoU Source |
|---|---|
| Company | SASTRA University Source |
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Reach the college
Dr. Agarwal's Institute of Optometry contact details
| Address | 146, 3rd Floor, Ranganayaki Complex, Greams Road, Opp. India Post Office, Chennai - 600006 |
|---|---|
| Phone | +91-9444444821 |
| Website | https://dragarwalsinstituteofoptometry.com |
| Office bearer | Role |
|---|---|
| Dr. Sudha | Head of institution Source |
From the sources
More details
| Established | 2006 Source |
|---|---|
| Name | Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital Source |
| Institution type | Hospital Source |
| Recognition code type | University Source |
| Recognition code | 750 Source |
| Name | Alagappa University Source |
| Institution type | State general university Source |
| Affiliation status | Affiliated Source |
| Catalogue complete | No Source |
| Programme code | BOPTOM Source |
| Basis | Interview Source |
| Fee set by | College Source |
| Exam name | written entrance test (MCQs) Source |
| Exam family | College test Source |
| Authority name | Dr. Agarwals Institute of Optometry Source |
| Neet used | No Source |
| Fee category | All Source |
| Authority type | College Source |
| Programme code | MOPTOM Source |
| Exam name | Entrance exam Source |
| Cycle year | 2025 Source |
| Awarding body type | Deemed Source |
| Name | B.Optom (Bachelors in Optometry) Source |
| Study level | UG Source |
FAQ
Dr. Agarwal's Institute of Optometry FAQs
What are the fees at Dr. Agarwal's Institute of Optometry?
Published annual fees at Dr. Agarwal's Institute of Optometry range from ₹1.1 lakh for Bachelor of Optometry (B Optom) (Optometry) for 2026-27 to ₹2 lakh for Master of Optometry (M Optom) (Optometry) for 2026-27. Amounts are taken from the official fee sources listed on this page.
How can I get admission to Dr. Agarwal's Institute of Optometry?
Admission to Dr. Agarwal's Institute of Optometry is through WRITTEN ENTRANCE TEST (MCQS), ENTRANCE EXAM scores. Applications are submitted through the official portal at https://www.dragarwalsinstituteofoptometry.com/contact-us/.
What courses does Dr. Agarwal's Institute of Optometry offer?
Dr. Agarwal's Institute of Optometry offers 2 programmes, including B Optom (Bachelors in Optometry), M Optom.
Where is Dr. Agarwal's Institute of Optometry located?
Dr. Agarwals Institute of Optometry is located at 146, 3rd Floor, Ranganayaki Complex, Greams Road, Opp. India Post Office, Chennai - 600006.
Is Dr. Agarwal's Institute of Optometry recognised and accredited?
Dr. Agarwal's Institute of Optometry is affiliated to Alagappa University.
Sources
Verification & sources
This page cites 20 source links. Each source is linked beside the facts it supports.
- dragarwalsinstituteofoptometry.com — Dr Agarwals Institute of Optometry — official home
- dragarwalsinstituteofoptometry.com — Contact Us — Dr Agarwals Institute of Optometry
- dragarwal.com — Optometry College — Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital
- alagappauniversity.ac.in · pdf — Alagappa University Collaborative Programme Centre Details
- prist.ac.in — PRIST University Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital Collaborative Programme
- sastra.edu — Eligibility Criteria - SASTRA DEEMED UNIVERSITY
- dragarwalsinstituteofoptometry.com — Courses - Dr Agarwals Institute of Optometry
- dragarwal.com — Dr Agarwals Institute of Optometry and SASTRA University Jointly Launch Optometry Programme - Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital
- sastra.edu — UG / PG Programmes - SASTRA DEEMED UNIVERSITY
- dragarwalsinstituteofoptometry.com — Home. - Dr Agarwals Institute of Optometry
- dragarwal.com — Masters Of Optometry (M Optom) Course Eligibility, Fees, Application at Dr. Agarawl
- alumni.sastra.edu — SASTRA & Dr. AGARWAL's SIGN MoU - Newsroom - SASTRA Alumni Network
- dragarwal.com — BSc Optometry - Dr. Agarwal
- dragarwalsinstituteofoptometry.com — Campus Life - Dr Agarwals Institute of Optometry
- dragarwalsinstituteofoptometry.com — Building a Successful Career in Optometry
- linkedin.com — ZEISS Visiogen recruitment partner
- linkedin.com — Vision Express campus placement
- linkedin.com — Specsmakers campus recruitment
- linkedin.com — Lawrence & Mayo campus placement
- linkedin.com — Forus Health Technologies Campus Drive 2026
Reviewed by
Amrit Ashu
Lead Admission Counsellor. RV College of Engineering 2017 graduate, guiding students for admissions in Bangalore since 2017. Every figure on this page is checked against the official disclosures and sources linked beside it; admissions-office conversations are not used as citations.