NAME OF THE INSTITUTE
Aravind Eye Hospital, Pondicherry
(A part of the world-renowned Aravind Eye Care System, known for its high-volume surgical efficiency and comprehensive training model.)
STIPEND
Year 1: ₹40,000
Year 2: ₹50,000
Financial Policy: Competitive for the region; reflects the fellow’s integration into a busy quaternary care system.
DURATION…
NAME OF THE INSTITUTE
PBMA's H. V. Desai Eye Hospital, Hadapsar, Pune, Maharashtra
(A leading tertiary eye care and training institute in Western India, known for high-volume surgical output and NABH accreditation.)
STIPEND
Year 1: ₹30,000
Year 2: ₹35,000
Note: This stipend is competitive for Pune, though fellows must typically manage their…
NAME OF THE INSTITUTE
Disha Eye Hospital, Barrackpore, West Bengal
(The flagship branch of the Disha network and a premier center for corneal services in Eastern India, led by the renowned Dr. Samar K. Basak.)
STIPEND & SELECTION
Monthly Remuneration: Competitive for the region (Standardized across Disha branches for 2026).
Selection…
NAME OF THE INSTITUTE
Aravind Eye Hospital, Anna Nagar, Madurai
(The historic headquarters and birthplace of the Aravind Eye Care System. It is the highest-volume center in the network and a global leader in treating infectious keratitis.)
STIPEND & SELECTION
Stipend (2026): ₹40,000 (Year 1) | ₹50,000 (Year 2).
Selection: Mandatory…
NAME OF THE INSTITUTE
The Eye Foundation, R.S. Puram, Coimbatore
(A premier tertiary eye care chain in South India, known for its high-end refractive suite and early surgical autonomy for proficient fellows.)
STIPEND & LOGISTICS
Monthly Remuneration: ₹50,000
Accommodation: Free single accommodation is provided on-campus.
Caution Deposit: ₹25,000 (Refundable).
…
NAME OF THE INSTITUTE
Sankara Nethralaya (SN), Main Campus (College Road) & JCOC (Pammal), Chennai
(The premier academic and tertiary eye care center in India, globally recognized for its standardized "Nethralaya" protocols and clinical research.)
STIPEND & SELECTION
Monthly Remuneration: ₹55,000 (Competitive; one of the highest in the country).
Selection Process: National-level…
NAME OF THE INSTITUTE
MN Eye Hospital, Tondiarpet (Main) & Adyar, Chennai
(A high-volume tertiary center known for its robust community outreach and hands-on surgical training for postgraduates and fellows.)
STIPEND & SELECTION
Monthly Remuneration: Competitive for Chennai (Typically ₹30,000 – ₹40,000; subject to 2026 updates).
Selection Process: Based on a…
NAME OF THE INSTITUTE
Dr. Agarwal's Eye Hospital, TTK Road, Alwarpet, Chennai
(The "Center of Excellence" and global flagship of the Agarwal’s group, world-renowned for innovations like Glued IOL and PDEK.)
STIPEND & SELECTION
Monthly Remuneration: ₹40,000
Selection Process: A competitive written MCQ exam followed by a personal interview.
Intake Cycles:…
NAME OF THE INSTITUTE
Sadguru Netra Chikitsalaya (SNC), Chitrakoot, Madhya Pradesh
(A legendary high-volume charitable institution and one of India's largest eye care providers.)
STIPEND & DEPOSITS
Monthly Remuneration: Competitive (Historically ₹50k–₹80k scaling by year; 2026 update includes a consultant-grade salary for the final year).
Caution Deposit: 1st month’s salary +…
NAME OF THE INSTITUTE
Giridhar Eye Hospital, Kochi, Kerala
(A renowned tertiary eye care center in Kerala, particularly known for its strong Vitreo-Retina and Cornea departments.)
STIPEND
Monthly Remuneration: ₹50,000
Financial Policy: Competitive for the Kochi region, aligning with other major private institutes like Little Flower and Amrita.
DURATION
24 Months (2…