With a CMAT percentile of around 92, you do have a reasonably competitive entrance score. However, the main challenge in your case is the 50% marks in graduation, as most government MBA institutes, including SVNIT Surat, have strict minimum eligibility criteria for academic performance. SVNIT Surat (through its Department of Management Studies) generally requires candidates to have at least 60% marks (or 6.5 CGPA) in graduation for General and OBC categories, and around 55% for SC/ST/PwD candidates. If you belong to the General or OBC category, a graduation score of 50% would unfortunately make you ineligible, irrespective of how good your CMAT percentile is. In such cases, the application itself may get rejected during document verification. If you belong to the SC/ST category, there may be a narrow possibility, but even then, admission is not guaranteed. Apart from meeting the minimum percentage, SVNIT also considers factors like institute-level cut-offs, availability of seats, category-wise competition, and performance in subsequent stages like group discussion or personal interview (if applicable). With a lower graduation score, your chances would still be on the weaker side even with a 92 percentile. That said, your CMAT score is strong enough to fetch you good MBA options elsewhere. Many AICTE-approved private universities and some state universities are more flexible with graduation marks (often accepting 50% or above) and place higher weight on CMAT performance. Institutes such as BIMTECH (select programs), Jaipuria Institute of Management, IFMR GSB (Krea University), XIME, Welingkar (some profiles), and several state government universities through CMAT counselling could be realistic options for you. In summary, SVNIT admission is unlikely with 50% graduation marks, especially if you are from the General or OBC category. Your best strategy would be to focus on CMAT-accepting colleges where eligibility is 50% in graduation, prepare well for interviews, and highlight your strengths, work experience (if any), and clarity of career goals to improve your final selection chances.
After completing a Diploma in Ophthalmology, many students look for flexible study options, but it is important to clearly understand the nature of Optometry and Ophthalmology courses in India. At present, no UGC-recognised college or university in India offers an online or fully distance mode degree in B. Optom (Bachelor of Optometry) or Ophthalmology. These programmes are classified as clinical and healthcare courses, which require compulsory hands-on training, hospital exposure, patient interaction, internships, and practical lab work. Because of this practical requirement, regulatory bodies like UGC, RCI (for allied health sciences), and state health universities do not approve these degrees in online or distance mode. If you wish to pursue B.Optom after a Diploma in Ophthalmology, you can look for regular, full-time colleges that offer lateral entry or credit transfer, subject to their admission rules. Some private universities and health science colleges may allow diploma holders to join B. Optom in the second year, but this depends entirely on the institution’s policy and state regulations. Admission is usually through merit or an entrance test, and the course must be pursued in offline mode. Alternatively, if you specifically need flexibility, you may consider non-clinical online courses related to eye care, such as certificates or diplomas in vision care management, healthcare administration, medical coding, hospital management, or public health. These courses do not replace B. Optom but can help in career growth alongside your diploma qualification. In summary, an online degree in B. Optom or Ophthalmology is not available or valid in India. To move ahead academically and professionally in this field, you should opt for a regular, on-campus B. Optom programme or explore related non-clinical online courses depending on your career goals. Before applying, always verify the course approval and recognition status from UGC or the respective health university.
