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National Institute of Ophthalmology (NIO), Pune, Maharashtra(A long-standing private tertiary eye care center in Pune. While it offers advanced diagnostics and a variety of fellowship programs, its internal culture is noted for being highly private and strictly controlled.)
STIPEND & SELECTIONStipend: Competitive within the Maharashtra private sector (ranges approx. ₹45,000…
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Aravind Eye Hospital, Pondicherry(A premier high-volume tertiary care center within the Aravind Eye Care System, known for standardized surgical protocols and clinical excellence.)
STIPENDYear 1: ₹40,000
Year 2: ₹50,000
Financial Policy: Competitive for the region; reflects the significant clinical and surgical contribution expected from a senior…
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PBMA's H. V. Desai Eye Hospital, Hadapsar, Pune, Maharashtra(A renowned tertiary eye care center in Western India, recognized by the NPCB and approved for DNB/DO training.)
STIPENDMonthly Remuneration: ₹30,000
Financial Policy: Competitive for a 1.5-year track in Pune; reflects the fellow's role in managing high-volume charitable and…
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Susrut Eye Foundation & Research Centre, Salt Lake (Main Campus), Kolkata(A leading tertiary eye care center in Eastern India, known for its high patient volume and its role as a major training hub for both national and international candidates.)
STIPEND & SELECTIONMonthly Remuneration: ₹90,000 (This is currently one…
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Aravind Eye Hospital, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu(Designated as the "Centre of Excellence for Glaucoma" within the entire Aravind Eye Care System. It serves as the primary referral hub for complex glaucoma cases in Southern Tamil Nadu and Kerala.)
STIPEND & SELECTIONYear 1: ₹40,000
Year 2: ₹50,000
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The Eye Foundation, R.S. Puram, Coimbatore(A high-tech tertiary care center affiliated with Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, known for its expertise in micro-invasive glaucoma surgeries.)
STIPEND & LOGISTICSMonthly Remuneration: ₹35,000 (Competitive for the region; recently updated for 2026).
Caution Deposit: ₹25,000 (Refundable).
Accommodation:…
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Dr. Agarwal's Eye Hospital, TTK Road, Alwarpet, Chennai(The global headquarters and "Center of Excellence" for the Dr. Agarwal's group, famous for high-end technology and academic research.)
STIPEND & SELECTIONMonthly Remuneration: ₹30,000
Selection Process: Biannual intake ( April and October). Candidates must submit a formal application, after which…
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Sadguru Netra Chikitsalaya (SNC), Chitrakoot, Madhya Pradesh(A legendary high-volume charitable institution, one of the largest in India, serving a massive rural population across MP and UP.)
STIPEND & DEPOSITSStipend: Historically competitive ( ₹50k – ₹80k scaling by year). Under the 2026 "2+1" model, the third year offers a…
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Comtrust Charitable Trust Eye Hospital, Kozhikode (Calicut), Kerala(A high-volume charitable institution known for affordable eye care and a strong DNB program.)
STIPENDMonthly Remuneration: Typically ranges from ₹40,000 – ₹50,000 (Subject to institutional updates for the 2026 session).
Financial Policy: Competitive for the Malabar region; reflects…
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M.M. Joshi Eye Institute (MMJ), Hubli, Karnataka(One of North Karnataka's premier tertiary eye care and DNB training centers.)
STIPEND & FEESMonthly Remuneration: Incremental scale.Months 1–6: ₹30,000
Months 7–12: ₹40,000
Months 13–18: ₹50,000
Admission Fee: None.
Security Deposit:…