The Federation of Ophthalmic Research and Education Centres is an organization, which has been created to promote ophthalmic services, education and research and establish group practices. There are 45 Centres in India and Kashyap Memorial Eye Hospital is one of the Centers from Jharkhand.  It is recognized by All India Ophthalmological Society for fellowship for Retina and Cataract by the Academic Research Council.

B.Sc (Hons.) Optometry – in collaboration with IGNOU

Mission

• The purpose of this programme is to develop a multipurpose ophthalmic manpower at paramedical.

• The training will enable a student to become a competent person in providing service as an Optician, Optometrist, Refractionist and Ophthalmic Assistant to the community in urban, semi-urban and rural settings in private, semi-governmental and governmental sectors.

Academic Session

• The Programme will commence from July of every year.

• The whole programme is divided into four years and consists of theory, practical and clinical components.

Admissions Procedure
The admissions will be made once a year. The candidates will be admitted after an advertisement all over the country in reputed newspapers (Hindi, English, and regional languages). The applications should be made on prescribed form so as to reach IGNOU before the due date.

Eligibility
The candidates should have passed class 10+2 examination of CBSE or equivalent with English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology with at least 45% marks in the aggregate.

Age of Entry

• The candidates should have attained the age of 17 years on first November of the year of admission.

• There is no maximum age limit.

Selection Criteria

• The minimum cut-off marks will be 45% in English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology (EPCB), in the 10+2 qualifying Examination.

• During the selection 90% weightage will be given to the EPCB marks and the remaining 10% will be based on the candidate’s performance during interview/counseling.

• The interview/counseling will be held in IGNOU headquarters at School of Health Sciences.

Duration of the Programme
The minimum duration of the programme is four years. However, the students are given a maximum period of six years to complete the programme from the date of registration, after which the students have to apply for readmission paying the pro rata fee for each incomplete course.
 

Programme Fees
The fees payable include:Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand) annually. At the time of joining, an additional amount of Rs. 5000/- (Rupees five thousand) will be required to be deposited with the institution concerned (PSC)/WC as security/caution money which is refundable after the completion of the programme. This fee will be retained by the PSC/WC who will refund it at the end of the programme, on the successful completion of the course.
 

Medium of Instruction
Training (both theory and practical) is provided in English. The students should write their examination in English only.
 

Diploma in Ophthalmic Techniques (DOT)
Course approved by Director General of Health Services, Government of India

Mission
The purpose of the course is to develop manpower, which could be utilized for the implementation of National Programme of Visual Impairment and Control of Blindness. This training will enable the trainee to become a competent person in providing service in ophthalmic techniques to the community in Urban, Semi-Urban and Rural settings.

Objective

• To prepare the students to assist the eye specialist in big Eye Hospitals, Eye Health Care Units etc.

• To enable student to prescribe eyeball exercises to squint eyed patients and those with muscular imbalances.

• To enable students to estimate errors of refraction and able to prescribe glasses under supervision.

• To enable students to get themselves self-employed as opticians, optometrists and refractionists.

• To enable the student to maintain ophthalmic equipment.

Academic Session

• The course commences on 1^st November every year.

• This is full time course.

• The duration of the course is of three years, divided into six semesters including one year of compulsory practical and clinical training (apprenticeships)

Admission Procedure
Eligibility :
1. Admission to the course will be made once year. The candidate should have passed class XII or an equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry and Biology with an aggregate of 45% marks. If the candidate has also passed in mathematics beside the above subjects, it will be considered as an additional qualification and preference will be given to such candidates.

2. Candidate who have passed 10+2 of CBSE or any other Board in Ophthalmic Techniques (as a Vocational Courses) are also eligible. They would be given preference in admission, if otherwise found suitable.
Note : 45% marks in aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Biology or in the subjects of Ophthalmic Techniques are essential. The candidates will required to attend interview at their own expense.

Age
The candidate should have attained the of 17 years on 1st November of the year of admission.

Applications
Applications will be invited in the month of August-September each year.

Number of Candidates
The number of candidates normally will be not less than four and not more than twelve per year in any Institution. Total 6 nos. of seats are allotted for Kashyap Memorial Eye Hospital.
 

Nurses Training Programme with C.A.P Foundation

Mission

• The purpose of this trainee programme is to develop a multipurpose nurses manpower at paramedical.

• The training will enable a student to become a competent person in providing service as a Nurse to the community in urban, semi-urban and rural settings in private sectors.

Admissions

The admissions will be made once a year.

Age of Entry
The candidates should have attained the age of 17 years on year of admission. There is no maximum age limit.

Duration of the Programme
The minimum duration of the programme is One year.