Diploma in Ophthalmology at KLE University

If you are looking at Diploma in Ophthalmology, KLE University in Belgaum runs it as a 2-year, full-time diploma course. The intake is 10 seats a year. Fees for the full course come to ₹28.6 lakh (roughly ₹14.3 lakh a year).

KLE University is a other institute, founded in 2006. This page brings together what is on record for this course at KLE University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with KLE University before you pay anything.

To be considered for Diploma in Ophthalmology, you usually need Class 10 (or Class 12, for some diplomas).

Admission to this kind of course is usually through state polytechnic entrance exams. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check KLE University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take state polytechnic entrance exams and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to KLE University on its website (kledeemeduniversity.edu.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The latest placement figures on record (2021) show a median package of ₹4.5 lakh at KLE University. 742 of 1,193 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For Diploma in Ophthalmology specifically, the average salary on record is ₹3.6 lakh a year.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

KLE University runs 9 PGD specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Pathology
• Post Graduate Diploma in Radio Diagnosis
• Post Graduate Diploma in Child Health
• Public Relations (Hospital)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• Diploma in Anaesthesiology
• Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine & Surgery ( D.O.M.S.)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Dermatology

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Do the subjects of Diploma in Ophthalmology genuinely interest you? You will spend 2 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹28.6 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does KLE University compare with other colleges offering PGD in and around Belgaum?