NAME OF THE INSTITUTE: Narayana Nethralaya, BengaluruDURATION: 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…
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Susrut Eye Foundation & Research Centre, Salt Lake (Main Campus), Kolkata(A premier tertiary eye care and research institute in Eastern India, known for its high clinical volume and its role as a major training hub for both national and international candidates.)
STIPEND & SELECTIONMonthly Remuneration: ₹90,000 (This is…
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L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI), Kallam Anji Reddy (KAR) Campus, Hyderabad(A global leader in pediatric eye care and the headquarters of the Jasti V Ramanamma Children's Eye Care Centre, one of the largest pediatric ophthalmology facilities in the world.)
STIPEND & SELECTIONStipend (2026 Scale): * Months…
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Aravind Eye Hospital, Anna Nagar, Madurai(The founding headquarters of the Aravind system and one of the world’s highest-volume pediatric eye care centers, renowned for its work in congenital cataract and retinoblastoma.)
STIPEND & SELECTIONMonthly Remuneration: ₹40,000 (Year 1) | ₹50,000 (Year 2).
Selection: National entrance…
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Aravind Eye Hospital, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu(A leading tertiary center within the Aravind system, providing high-volume clinical exposure and a structured surgical ladder in pediatric eye care.)
STIPENDYear 1: ₹40,000
Year 2: ₹50,000
Financial Policy: Standardized across the Aravind Eye Care System for 2026. Covers local living…
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Sankara Nethralaya (SN), Main Campus (College Road), Chennai(The Binocular Vision & Paediatric Ophthalmology department at SN is one of the oldest and most academically rigorous in India, founded by pioneers in the field.)
STIPEND & SELECTIONMonthly Remuneration: ₹55,000
Selection Process: National-level written MCQ exam followed by a…
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K.B.H. Bachooali Charitable Ophthalmic & ENT Hospital, Parel, Mumbai(A long-standing charitable landmark in Mumbai, known for its high-volume community services and specialty clinics.)
STIPEND & LOGISTICSMonthly Remuneration: Approximately ₹22,000 – ₹25,000 (Subject to the 2026-27 update).
Accommodation: Not provided. Fellows must self-fund housing in the…
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Sadguru Netra Chikitsalaya (SNC), Chitrakoot, Madhya Pradesh(A legendary high-volume charitable institution known for its "Sadguru" training model and massive clinical variety.)
STIPEND & DEPOSITSMonthly Remuneration: ₹50,000 (Year 1), ₹60,000 (Year 2), ₹70,000 (Year 3).Note: Newer 2026 batches may transition to the 2-year fellowship + 1-year consultancy…
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Comtrust Charitable Trust Eye Hospital, Kozhikode (Calicut), Kerala(A high-volume charitable institution and a key referral center for North Kerala.)
STIPENDMonthly Remuneration: Approximately ₹53,000 – ₹58,000 (aligned with DNB/Fellowship standards at the institute).
Accommodation: Fellows are advised to stay near the hospital to manage nocturnal pediatric…
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M.M. Joshi Eye Institute (MMJ), Hubli, Karnataka(A leading tertiary referral center serving North Karnataka, South Maharashtra, and Goa.)
STIPEND & FEESMonthly 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…