17% accept international graduates and 8% describe a visa route; typical length 24 months. 11 institutions, mostly in Madurai, Kochi and Hyderabad. Each listing links to the official page; confirm dates there.
Frequently asked questions
How many oculoplastics fellowships are there in India?
12 listings at 11 institutions.
Can international medical graduates apply?
2 of 12 say they accept international applicants and 1 describe a visa route (J-1, H-1B or work permit). Rules differ by programme and guarantee nothing.
When are the next application deadlines?
Orbit and Oculoplasty Fellowship (Sankara Eye Foundation India (Sankara Eye Hospitals)): 30 Nov 2026.
Compare programme details
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| Programme | Duration | Eligibility | Apply and deadline | Participant costs | Pay and funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aravind Short Term Fellowship in Orbit and Oculoplasty (International only)Aravind Eye Care System | Duration 6 months Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-12Evidence scope2026 calendar, international short-term Orbit and Oculoplasty fellowship at Madurai | Eligibility Not stated on sister directory profile UnverifiedInternational applicants The 2026 calendar lists this short-term track for international candidates only. Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-12Evidence scope2026 calendar, international short-term Orbit and Oculoplasty fellowship at Madurai | Application method Online application to the course coordinator (2026 course-calendar guidance) UnverifiedDocuments Not recorded UnverifiedDeadline Not recorded Unverified | Tuition / fees USD 5,000 course fee in the 2026 calendar, which also lists an additional 18% GST on course fees. Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-12Evidence scope2026 calendar, international short-term Orbit and Oculoplasty fellowship at Madurai Application fee Not recorded Unverified | Stipend / salary Not recorded UnverifiedFunding Not stated on sister directory profile UnverifiedScholarship Not recorded Unverified |
| Fellowship in Oculoplasty, Orbit & Lacrimal SurgeryGiridhar Eye Institute | Duration 24 months (modular curriculum ending with senior residency months 19-24) Recorded; not reverified | Eligibility Completion of an accredited Ophthalmology residency (MS/MD/DNB) Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-15Evidence scopeOfficial page International applicants Not stated on the official page Recorded; not reverified | Application method Email interest with detailed CV to the academic office; selection by written examination followed by interview Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-15Evidence scopeOfficial page Documents CV (named in recorded application instructions; confirm full checklist) Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-15Evidence scopeOfficial page Deadline Not stated on the official page Recorded; not reverified | Tuition / fees Not recorded UnverifiedApplication fee Not recorded Unverified | Stipend / salary Not recorded UnverifiedFunding Not stated on the official page Recorded; not reverifiedScholarship Not recorded Unverified |
| Fellowship in Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery, Orbit and Ocular OncologyCentre for Sight (Banjara Hills) | Duration 12-18 months (page states Term: 12-18 months; stipend is listed for year 1 and year 2) Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-01Evidence scopeCentre for Sight (Banjara Hills, Hyderabad) fellowship page for Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery, Orbit and Ocular Oncology; programme-specific | Eligibility Not stated on the official page Recorded; not reverifiedInternational applicants Not stated on the official page Recorded; not reverified | Application method Complete the Google form and upload latest CV, at least two letters of reference and a one-page Statement of Purpose; selection by interview Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-01Evidence scopeCentre for Sight (Banjara Hills, Hyderabad) fellowship page for Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery, Orbit and Ocular Oncology; programme-specific Documents CV (named in recorded application instructions; confirm full checklist) Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-01Evidence scopeCentre for Sight (Banjara Hills, Hyderabad) fellowship page for Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery, Orbit and Ocular Oncology; programme-specific Deadline Not stated on the official page Recorded; not reverified | Tuition / fees Not recorded UnverifiedApplication fee Not recorded Unverified | Stipend / salary stipend Rs 30,000 per month in year 1 and Rs 40,000 per month in year 2, plus accommodation Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-01Evidence scopeCentre for Sight (Banjara Hills, Hyderabad) fellowship page for Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery, Orbit and Ocular Oncology; programme-specific Funding No fee; stipend Rs 30,000 per month in year 1 and Rs 40,000 per month in year 2, plus accommodation Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-01Evidence scopeCentre for Sight (Banjara Hills, Hyderabad) fellowship page for Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery, Orbit and Ocular Oncology; programme-specific Scholarship Not recorded Unverified |
| Fellowship in Orbit & OculoplastyAravind Eye Hospitals | Duration 24 months at Chennai; 18 months at other Aravind centres Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-11 | Eligibility MS/MD/DNB in ophthalmology; Programme page specifies age below 36; confirm how the intake applies the age cut-off Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-11International applicants No international applications through this long-term portal: Indian candidates only. Separate international fellowship routes are available. Institution policy · Source check: 2026-10-11 | Application method Apply online through https://aurovikas.aravind.org/ using the long-term national application instructions; physical applications are not accepted Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-11Documents Read full valueMBBS marks, degree and registration certificates; postgraduate degree/provisional certificate and available marks; Aadhaar; apron photograph JPEG/PNG under 1 MB; two HOD references with contact details Deadline Current application closing date is not stated in the checked national instructions or programme page Not stated in reviewed source · Source check: 2026-10-11 | Tuition / fees Not recorded UnverifiedApplication fee Conflicting official amounts: programme page INR 1,180 including 18% GST; national portal INR 1,000 including 18% GST. Confirm the current payable total before applying. Conflicting sources · Source check: 2026-10-11 | Stipend / salary Not recorded UnverifiedFunding Not stated on the checked programme page; application processing fee is listed separately and has conflicting official amounts Not stated in reviewed source · Source check: 2026-10-11Scholarship Not recorded Unverified |
| Fellowship in Orbit and OculoplastyDr. Agarwal's Eye Hospital | Duration 1 years Unverified | Eligibility Not stated on sister directory profile UnverifiedInternational applicants Not stated on sister directory profile Unverified | Application method Not recorded UnverifiedDocuments Not recorded UnverifiedDeadline Not recorded Unverified | Tuition / fees Not recorded UnverifiedApplication fee Not recorded Unverified | Stipend / salary Not recorded UnverifiedFunding Not stated on sister directory profile UnverifiedScholarship Not recorded Unverified |
| Fellowship in Orbit, Oculoplasty, Reconstructive and Aesthetic ServicesSankara Nethralaya | Duration 24 months Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-11 | Eligibility Completed MS/MD/DNB in ophthalmology; age up to 40; Medical Council of India registration Recorded; not reverifiedInternational applicants Not stated for this specific track; separate international programmes do not establish eligibility here Not stated in reviewed source · Source check: 2026-10-11 | Application method Read full valueContact the academic office and register through https://snmail.co.in:9090/ as directed on the postgraduate training hub. January 2027 selection: 27 November 2026 (entrance exam), 28 November 2026 (interview). These are selection dates, not application deadlines. Send the stated documents to academic@snmail.org. Documents CV; department chair recommendation; two referee testimonials; handwritten essay describing motivation Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-11Deadline Application closing date for January 2027 is not stated on the checked selection hub; exam and interview dates are not deadlines Not stated in reviewed source · Source check: 2026-10-11 | Tuition / fees Not recorded UnverifiedApplication fee Not recorded Unverified | Stipend / salary INR 55,000 per month; published amount is subject to change Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-11Funding Published monthly stipend of INR 55,000, subject to change; confirm the current package Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-11Scholarship Not recorded Unverified |
| Long Term Fellowship in Oculoplasty & Ocular OncologyL V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) | Duration 36 months for national candidates (1 Jan 2027-31 Dec 2029); 12 months for international candidates Recorded; not reverified | Eligibility MS, MD, DNB, DO or DOMS in ophthalmology Recorded; not reverifiedInternational applicants Yes - page states a 12-month duration for international candidates Recorded; not reverified | Application method Online: pay processing fee INR 11,800 (INR 10,000 + 18% GST), then complete online application by email link Recorded; not reverifiedDocuments Not recorded UnverifiedDeadline 30 September 2026 (online executive panel interviews 1-17 Oct 2026; faculty interview 1 Nov 2026; results 14 Nov 2026) Recorded; not reverified | Tuition / fees Not recorded UnverifiedApplication fee Not recorded Unverified | Stipend / salary Not recorded UnverifiedFunding Not stated on official page (processing fee INR 11,800; personal health insurance required) Recorded; not reverifiedScholarship Not recorded Unverified |
| Oculoplasty and Ocular Oncology FellowshipDr. Shroff's Charity Eye Hospital (SCEH) | Duration 12 months, 24 months, or 27 months (with research) Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-01Evidence scopeOfficial SCEH training programmes page, Oculoplasty and Ocular Oncology fellowship section and programme table; programme-specific | Eligibility MD/MS/DNB Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-01Evidence scopeOfficial SCEH training programmes page, Oculoplasty and Ocular Oncology fellowship section and programme table; programme-specific International applicants Not stated on official page Recorded; not reverified | Application method Institution policy: Apply by email to training@sceh.net for a fellowship interview; selection by written test and interview (interviews held July and December) Recorded; not reverifiedDocuments Not recorded UnverifiedDeadline Not stated on official page Recorded; not reverified | Tuition / fees Not recorded UnverifiedApplication fee Not recorded Unverified | Stipend / salary Not recorded UnverifiedFunding Not stated on official page Recorded; not reverifiedScholarship Not recorded Unverified |
| Orbit and Oculoplasty FellowshipSankara Eye Foundation India (Sankara Eye Hospitals) | Duration 24 months Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-01Evidence scopeOfficial Sankara Academy of Vision education page; Orbit and Oculoplasty row plus shared long-term fellowship terms | Eligibility Postgraduate degree in ophthalmology (MS, MD, DNB or post-DO DNB); applicants awaiting PG results are not eligible; upper age limit 35 years Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-01Evidence scopeOfficial Sankara Academy of Vision education page; Orbit and Oculoplasty row plus shared long-term fellowship terms International applicants No - page states only Indian candidates can apply for long-term fellowships Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-01Evidence scopeOfficial Sankara Academy of Vision education page; Orbit and Oculoplasty row plus shared long-term fellowship terms | Application method Read full valueOnline application form (learn.sankaraeye.in/apply/JAN2027) with application form fee Rs 2750 incl. GST paid by online transfer and 2 letters of recommendation; separate form and fee per speciality; entrance exam and interview Evidence scopeOfficial Sankara Academy of Vision education page; Orbit and Oculoplasty row plus shared long-term fellowship terms Documents references (named in recorded application instructions; confirm full checklist) Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-01Evidence scopeOfficial Sankara Academy of Vision education page; Orbit and Oculoplasty row plus shared long-term fellowship terms Deadline 30 November 2026 (last date for submitting the filled application form) Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-01Evidence scopeOfficial Sankara Academy of Vision education page; Orbit and Oculoplasty row plus shared long-term fellowship terms | Tuition / fees Not recorded UnverifiedApplication fee Not recorded Unverified | Stipend / salary Not recorded UnverifiedFunding Not stated on official page Recorded; not reverifiedScholarship Not recorded Unverified |
| Orbit, Oculoplasty and Ocular Oncology FellowshipNarayana Nethralaya | Duration 24 months for the named institutional fellowship. Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-12Evidence scopeNarayana Nethralaya named 24-month institutional Orbit, Oculoplasty and Ocular Oncology track; separate from the 18-month RGUHS route where offered | Eligibility MS or DNB in Ophthalmology. The institute may also consider applicants with DOMS and two years of experience. Applicants must be under 35. Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-12Evidence scopeNarayana Nethralaya named 24-month institutional Orbit, Oculoplasty and Ocular Oncology track; separate from the 18-month RGUHS route where offered International applicants Not stated on sister directory profile Unverified | Application method Email the fellowship application to fellowship@narayananethralaya.com. The programme lists an admission test or interview before commencement. Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-12Evidence scopeNarayana Nethralaya named 24-month institutional Orbit, Oculoplasty and Ocular Oncology track; separate from the 18-month RGUHS route where offered Documents Not recorded UnverifiedDeadline Not recorded Unverified | Tuition / fees Not recorded UnverifiedApplication fee Not recorded Unverified | Stipend / salary INR 56,000 per month is listed for the institutional fellowship. Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-12Evidence scopeNarayana Nethralaya named 24-month institutional Orbit, Oculoplasty and Ocular Oncology track; separate from the 18-month RGUHS route where offered Funding Not stated on sister directory profile UnverifiedScholarship Not recorded Unverified |
| Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Oculoplastics, Orbital and Lacrimal SurgeryChristian Medical College (CMC) Vellore, Department of Ophthalmology (Schell Eye Hospital) | Duration 2 years Recorded; not reverified | Eligibility MS / DNB Ophthalmology Recorded; not reverifiedInternational applicants Not stated on the official page Recorded; not reverified | Application method CMC Vellore admissions (see Prospectus 2026-2027) Recorded; not reverifiedDocuments Not recorded UnverifiedDeadline Not stated on the official page Recorded; not reverified | Tuition / fees Not recorded UnverifiedApplication fee Not recorded Unverified | Stipend / salary Not recorded UnverifiedFunding Not stated on the official page Recorded; not reverifiedScholarship Not recorded Unverified |
| Short Term Fellowship in Orbit & Oculoplasty (International Candidates Only)Aravind Eye Hospitals | Duration 6 months Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-11 | Eligibility International ophthalmologists with a degree in ophthalmology from a recognised university Recorded; not reverifiedInternational applicants International ophthalmologists may apply through this dedicated international programme; the institution and registration requirements apply Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-11 | Application method Contact the programme training coordinator through the listed official email; follow the international candidate procedure, rather than the Indian-only national portal Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-11Documents Confirm the application checklist with the programme coordinator Not stated in reviewed source · Source check: 2026-10-11Deadline Current application closing date is not stated on the checked international programme page Not stated in reviewed source · Source check: 2026-10-11 | Tuition / fees USD 5,900 total, inclusive of 18% GST; confirm current payment terms Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-11Application fee Not recorded Unverified | Stipend / salary Not stated on the checked international programme page Not stated in reviewed source · Source check: 2026-10-11Funding Self-funded: tuition fee USD 5,900 Recorded; not reverifiedScholarship Not recorded Unverified |