CUTM B.Sc Optometry: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Prospective students of the newly established Vishakapatnam campus of Centurion University must pay a registration fee of ₹10,000 for admission. Upon joining, original certificates are needed. The college has a dedicated faculty of five, including PhDs, managing a batch of 27 students. They are helpful and offer support beyond classroom hours. The annual course fee is ₹90,000, excluding hostel costs of ₹100,000, making it affordable compared to other private institutions. Although the campus hasn't conducted placements yet, it is expected to follow the successful trend of the Bhubaneswar campus. Students become eligible for placements after completing their internship post-8th semester. The highest salary package recorded is ₹3.5 lakh per annum, with an average of ₹2 lakh per annum. Internships, offering up to ₹7,500 monthly, are available at reputed hospitals like Eye Q, Dr. Agarwal's, and LVPEI. High CGPA and skill proficiency are crucial for securing placements in eye hospitals and optical stores. Scholarships are primarily available for SC/ST students, with specific ones for female students, such as a recent ₹25,000 scholarship for selected girls. Examination fees are ₹7,000 annually, and campus employment offers stipends of ₹2,000 for clinical and optical roles.