NAME OF THE INSTITUTE: Sankara Eye Hospital, Shimoga
DURATION: [Typically 24 Months]
HONEST REVIEW:
Clinical Infrastructure: The program significantly lacks dedicated OPD space for trainees. Fellows report a near-total absence of independent OPD cubicles and patient examination opportunities, as private/paid cases are prioritized for consultants.
Surgical Limitations: Hands-on exposure is…
NAME OF THE INSTITUTE: Vittal International Institute of Ophthalmology (VIIO), Bengaluru
STIPEND: Stipend is available (Amount varies—Contact for current cycle)
DURATION: 24 Months
HONEST REVIEW:
Mentorship Model: VIIO operates in conjunction with Prabha Eye Clinic, offering a blend of private clinic and trust hospital exposure. The program favors a one-on-one…
NAME OF THE INSTITUTE: Sankara Eye Hospital, Bengaluru (BLR)
STIPEND: ₹40,000–₹55,000 (Varies by entrance year/category)
DURATION: 24 Months
HONEST REVIEW:
Institutional Status: While the BLR branch remains a premier academic name with up-to-date diagnostic and surgical infrastructure (including VR simulators), there is a reported decline in the fellowship's hands-on ROI.…
NAME OF THE INSTITUTE: Narayana Nethralaya, Bengaluru
DURATION: 18 Months
HONEST REVIEW:
Clinical & Surgical Exposure: Hands-on surgical training in this program is documented as minimal. Fellows frequently experience being diverted from the Operating Theater (OT) to outpatient floor duties. This is often dictated by non-academic staff (floor managers), prioritizing administrative flow…
NAME OF THE INSTITUTE
Prasad Netralaya Super Specialty Eye Hospital, Udupi, Karnataka
(Affiliated with RGUHS; training occurs across Udupi and Mangalore centers.)
STIPEND & FEES
Monthly Remuneration: Typically ₹30,000 – ₹45,000 (consistent with other specialty tracks at the institute).
Admission Fee: Standard for RGUHS private fellowships; contact the academic cell for…
NAME OF THE INSTITUTE
Prasad Netralaya Super Specialty Eye Hospital, Udupi, Karnataka
(Affiliated with RGUHS; additional centers in Mangalore and Sullia.)
STIPEND & FEES
Stipend: Typically ranges from ₹30,000 – ₹45,000 (Subject to institutional updates for the 2026 session).
Admission Fee: Not explicitly mentioned in recent reviews, but a security deposit…
NAME OF THE INSTITUTE
M.M. Joshi Eye Institute (MMJ), Hubli, Karnataka
(A premier tertiary eye care and DNB training center in North Karnataka.)
STIPEND & FEES
Monthly Remuneration: Incremental scale (Increases by ₹10,000 every 6 months).
Months 1–6: ₹30,000
Months 7–12: ₹40,000
Months 13–18: ₹50,000
Months 19–24:…
NAME OF THE INSTITUTE
M.M. Joshi Eye Institute (MMJ), Hubli, Karnataka
(A leading tertiary referral center serving North Karnataka, South Maharashtra, and Goa.)
STIPEND & FEES
Monthly Remuneration: Incremental scale.
Months 1–6: ₹30,000
Months 7–12: ₹40,000
Months 13–18: ₹50,000
Security Deposit: ₹1,00,000 (Upfront; refunded upon completion…
NAME OF THE INSTITUTE
M.M. Joshi Eye Institute (MMJ), Hubli, Karnataka
(One of North Karnataka's premier tertiary eye care and DNB training centers.)
STIPEND & FEES
Monthly Remuneration: Incremental scale.
Months 1–6: ₹30,000
Months 7–12: ₹40,000
Months 13–18: ₹50,000
Admission Fee: None.
Security Deposit:…
NAME OF THE INSTITUTE
M.M. Joshi Eye Institute (MMJ), Hubli, Karnataka
(A renowned tertiary eye care center in North Karnataka.)
STIPEND & FEES
Monthly Remuneration: Incremental scale.
Starts at: ₹40,000
Increment: Increases by ₹10,000 every 6 months.
Caution Deposit: ₹1,00,000 (Upfront). This is forfeited if the candidate…