31 Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellowships in India

19% accept international graduates and 6% describe a visa route; typical length 2 years. 21 institutions, mostly in Bengaluru, Coimbatore and Chennai. Each listing links to the official page; confirm dates there.

Frequently asked questions

How many vitreoretinal surgery fellowships are there in India?

31 listings at 21 institutions.

Can international medical graduates apply?

6 of 31 say they accept international applicants and 2 describe a visa route (J-1, H-1B or work permit). Rules differ by programme and guarantee nothing.

When are the next application deadlines?

Vitreoretinal & Ocular Oncology Fellowship (Sankara Eye Foundation India (Sankara Eye Hospitals)): 30 Nov 2026.

Compare programme details

Fees are costs paid by applicants; salary, stipend and funding are separate. Evidence labels distinguish programme facts, institutional policy, historical information and unresolved conflicts. Source checks belong to each field.

Showing 31 of 31 recorded programmes, sorted by programme name. These are not confirmed open vacancies.
Programme	Duration	Eligibility	Apply and deadline	Participant costs	Pay and funding
Aravind Fellowship in Medical Retina (National)Aravind Eye Care System	Duration 1 year Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-12 Evidence scope Aravind national long-term Medical Retina fellowship; 2026 training calendar Source 1 ↗	Eligibility Not stated on sister directory profile Unverified Source 1 ↗ International applicants This national route is restricted to Indian candidates. Aravind publishes separate international tracks where offered. Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-12 Evidence scope Aravind national Medical Retina application route only Source 1 ↗	Application method Aravind online fellowship application portal (Indian candidates) Unverified Source 1 ↗ Documents The national portal requests medical degree, marks and registration records, postgraduate certificate, Aadhaar, a photograph and two references from relevant department heads. Institution policy · Source check: 2026-11-12 Evidence scope Aravind national Medical Retina application route only Source 1 ↗ Deadline Not recorded Unverified Source 1 ↗	Tuition / fees Not recorded Unverified Application fee Not recorded Unverified	Stipend / salary The 2026 calendar lists a stipend during training for national long-term fellows; amount is unpublished. Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-12 Evidence scope Aravind national long-term Medical Retina fellowship; 2026 training calendar Source 1 ↗ Funding Not stated on sister directory profile Unverified Source 1 ↗ Scholarship Not recorded Unverified
Aravind Long Term Fellowship in Retina-Vitreous (National)Aravind Eye Care System	Duration 2 years Unverified Source 1 ↗	Eligibility The national application portal requires completed postgraduate ophthalmology training (MS, MD, DNB or post-DO DNB). Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-12 Evidence scope Aravind national Retina-Vitreous application route only Source 1 ↗ International applicants This national route is restricted to Indian candidates. Aravind publishes separate international tracks where offered. Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-12 Evidence scope Aravind national Retina-Vitreous application route only Source 1 ↗	Application method Aravind online fellowship application portal (Indian candidates) Unverified Source 1 ↗ Documents The national portal requests medical degree, marks and registration records, postgraduate certificate, Aadhaar, a photograph and two references from relevant department heads. Institution policy · Source check: 2026-11-12 Evidence scope Aravind national Retina-Vitreous application route only Source 1 ↗ Deadline Not recorded Unverified Source 1 ↗	Tuition / fees Not recorded Unverified Application fee Not recorded Unverified	Stipend / salary The 2026 calendar lists a stipend during training for national long-term fellows; amount is unpublished. Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-12 Evidence scope Aravind national long-term Retina-Vitreous fellowship; 2026 training calendar Source 1 ↗ Funding Not stated on sister directory profile Unverified Source 1 ↗ Scholarship Not recorded Unverified
Aravind Surgical Paediatric Retina (ROP) Fellowship including Intraocular TumoursAravind Eye Care System	Duration 1 year Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-12 Evidence scope Aravind national long-term Surgical Paediatric Retina Fellowship fellowship; 2026 training calendar Source 1 ↗	Eligibility Read full value The national application portal requires completed postgraduate ophthalmology training (MS, MD, DNB or post-DO DNB). Applicants must also complete the long-term Retina–Vitreous fellowship. Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-12 Evidence scope Aravind national Surgical Paediatric Retina Fellowship application route only Source 1 ↗ International applicants This national route is restricted to Indian candidates. Aravind publishes separate international tracks where offered. Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-12 Evidence scope Aravind national Surgical Paediatric Retina Fellowship application route only Source 1 ↗	Application method Aravind online fellowship application portal (Indian candidates) Unverified Source 1 ↗ Documents Read full value The national portal requests medical degree, marks and registration records, postgraduate certificate, Aadhaar, a photograph and two references from relevant department heads. Upload the long-term retina fellowship certificate as well. Institution policy · Source check: 2026-11-12 Evidence scope Aravind national Surgical Paediatric Retina Fellowship application route only Source 1 ↗ Deadline Not recorded Unverified Source 1 ↗	Tuition / fees Not recorded Unverified Application fee Not recorded Unverified	Stipend / salary The 2026 calendar lists a stipend during training for national long-term fellows; amount is unpublished. Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-12 Evidence scope Aravind national long-term Surgical Paediatric Retina Fellowship fellowship; 2026 training calendar Source 1 ↗ Funding Not stated on sister directory profile Unverified Source 1 ↗ Scholarship Not recorded Unverified
Clinical Vitreoretina FellowshipSankara Nethralaya (Medical Research Foundation) - Shri Bhagwan Mahavir Vitreoretinal Services	Duration 24 months Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-11 Source 1 ↗	Eligibility Postgraduate degree (DNB/MS/MD) in ophthalmology from a recognised university and registration with the Medical Council of India; DO holders not eligible; age limit up to 40 years Recorded; not reverified International 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 Source 1 ↗	Application method Read full value Contact the academic office and register through https://snmail.co.in:9090/ as directed on the postgraduate training hub. January 2027 selection: 20 November 2026 (entrance exam), 21 November 2026 (interview). These are selection dates, not application deadlines. Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-11 Source 1 ↗ Documents No-objection certificate at joining for candidates currently in service; other documents require confirmation Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-11 Source 1 ↗ Deadline 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 Source 1 ↗	Tuition / fees Not recorded Unverified Application fee Not recorded Unverified	Stipend / salary INR 55,000 published stipend, subject to change; payment frequency is not specified on this page Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-11 Source 1 ↗ Funding INR 55,000 published stipend, subject to change; payment frequency is not specified on this page Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-11 Source 1 ↗ Scholarship Not recorded Unverified
Clinical Vitreoretina Fellowship for International CandidatesSankara Nethralaya (Medical Research Foundation) - Shri Bhagwan Mahavir Vitreoretinal Services	Duration 12 months Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-11 Source 1 ↗	Eligibility Completed postgraduation (DNB/MS/MD) in ophthalmology from a recognised university; age up to 40; DO holders not eligible (general fellowship criteria). Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-15 Evidence scope Official page; see note Source 1 ↗ International applicants International ophthalmologists may apply to this dedicated programme; confirm current intake and appointment conditions Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-11 Source 1 ↗	Application method Contact academic@snmail.org to confirm the international-track application procedure and current intake. Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-11 Source 1 ↗ Documents Not recorded Unverified Deadline Not stated for the current intake on the checked programme page Not stated in reviewed source · Source check: 2026-10-11 Source 1 ↗	Tuition / fees Not stated separately for the international 12-month track on the checked page Not stated in reviewed source · Source check: 2026-10-11 Source 1 ↗ Application fee Not recorded Unverified	Stipend / salary Not stated separately for the international 12-month track on the checked page Not stated in reviewed source · Source check: 2026-10-11 Source 1 ↗ Funding Stipend Rs. 55,000 per month, subject to change (general fellowship listing, not specific to international track). Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-15 Evidence scope Official page; see note Source 1 ↗ Scholarship Not recorded Unverified
Fellowship in Retina Vitreous (National)Aravind Eye Hospitals	Duration 2 years Recorded; not reverified	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: 2026-10-11 Source 1 ↗ International 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 Source 1 ↗	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: 2026-10-11 Source 1 ↗ Documents Read full value MBBS 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 Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-11 Source 1 ↗ 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 Source 1 ↗ Source 2 ↗	Tuition / fees Not recorded Unverified Application 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 Source 1 ↗ Source 2 ↗	Stipend / salary Not recorded Unverified Funding 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: 2026-10-11 Source 1 ↗ Source 2 ↗ Scholarship Not recorded Unverified
Fellowship in Surgical RetinaGiridhar Eye Institute	Duration 2 years Recorded; not reverified	Eligibility Completed accredited ophthalmology residency (MS, MD or DNB); selection by written exam then interview Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-15 Evidence scope Official page Source 1 ↗ International applicants Not stated on the official page Recorded; not reverified	Application method Email interest and detailed CV to giridhareye@gmail.com Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-15 Evidence scope Official page Source 1 ↗ Documents CV (named in recorded application instructions; confirm full checklist) Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-15 Evidence scope Official page Source 1 ↗ Deadline Not stated on the official page Recorded; not reverified	Tuition / fees Not recorded Unverified Application fee Not recorded Unverified	Stipend / salary Not recorded Unverified Funding Not stated on the official page Recorded; not reverified Scholarship Not recorded Unverified
Fellowship in Surgical Retina (Vitreo-Retina)Dr. Agarwal's Eye Hospital	Duration 2 years Recorded; not reverified	Eligibility MS/DO/DNB in Ophthalmology Recorded; not reverified International applicants Not stated on the official page Recorded; not reverified	Application method Online application form on the programme page; enquiries to fellowship@dragarwal.com Recorded; not reverified Documents Not recorded Unverified Deadline April batch: 2nd week of March; October batch: 3rd week of September (as listed on programme pages) Recorded; not reverified	Tuition / fees Not recorded Unverified Application fee Not recorded Unverified	Stipend / salary Stipend included (amount not stated) Recorded; not reverified Source 1 ↗ Funding Stipend included (amount not stated) Recorded; not reverified Scholarship Not recorded Unverified
Fellowship in Vitreo RetinaNethradhama Eye Hospital	Duration 24 months Recorded; not reverified	Eligibility MS or DNB in Ophthalmology Recorded; not reverified International applicants Not stated on the official page Recorded; not reverified	Application method Online application ('Apply Now' on nethradhama.org) followed by interview Recorded; not reverified Documents Not recorded Unverified Deadline 26 July 2026 (2026 intake; interview 29 July 2026) Recorded; not reverified	Tuition / fees Not recorded Unverified Application fee Not recorded Unverified	Stipend / salary Not recorded Unverified Funding Not stated on the official page Recorded; not reverified Scholarship Not recorded Unverified
Fellowship in Vitreo-Retinal SurgeryThe Eye Foundation	Duration 18 months + 6 months as clinical adjunct Recorded; not reverified	Eligibility MS/MD/DNB Recorded; not reverified International applicants Not stated on the official page Recorded; not reverified	Application method Download application form and email to fellowship@theeyefoundation.com Recorded; not reverified Documents Not recorded Unverified Deadline Not stated on the official page Recorded; not reverified	Tuition / fees Not recorded Unverified Application fee Not recorded Unverified	Stipend / salary Stipend Rs 50,000 per month Recorded; not reverified Source 1 ↗ Funding Stipend Rs 50,000 per month Recorded; not reverified Scholarship Not recorded Unverified
FNB (Fellow of National Board) in Vitreo Retinal SurgeryNational Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) - accredited institutions	Duration 2 years Recorded; not reverified	Eligibility Postgraduate qualification (MD/MS/DNB) in the concerned specialty; criteria prescribed in the FET information bulletin Recorded; not reverified International applicants Yes - via the Fellowship Programme for International Students (FPIS), subject to availability of eligible institutions Recorded; not reverified	Application method Fellowship Entrance Test (FET) conducted by NBEMS followed by merit-based counselling Recorded; not reverified Documents Not recorded Unverified Deadline Not stated on the official page (per annual FET information bulletin) Recorded; not reverified	Tuition / fees Not recorded Unverified Application fee Not recorded Unverified	Stipend / salary Minimum stipend as per NBEMS guidelines for the training period Recorded; not reverified Source 1 ↗ Funding Minimum stipend as per NBEMS guidelines for the training period Recorded; not reverified Scholarship Not recorded Unverified
International Fellowship in Retina VitreousAravind Eye Hospitals	Duration 1 year Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-11 Source 1 ↗	Eligibility Postgraduate degree in ophthalmology from a recognised university; nomination of the candidate by the head of their institution is mandatory Recorded; not reverified International applicants International ophthalmologists may apply through this dedicated international programme; the institution and registration requirements apply Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-11 Source 1 ↗	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: 2026-10-11 Source 1 ↗ Documents Nomination from the head of the institution is mandatory; confirm the remaining application checklist Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-11 Source 1 ↗ Deadline Current application closing date is not stated on the checked international programme page Not stated in reviewed source · Source check: 2026-10-11 Source 1 ↗	Tuition / fees USD 7,080 total, inclusive of 18% GST; confirm current payment terms Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-11 Source 1 ↗ Application fee Not recorded Unverified	Stipend / salary Not stated on the checked international programme page Not stated in reviewed source · Source check: 2026-10-11 Source 1 ↗ Funding Self-funded: tuition fee USD 7,080 (incl. 18% GST); accommodation available at Aravind international trainees' hostel/campus (cost not stated) Recorded; not reverified Scholarship Not recorded Unverified
International Fellowships in Vitreoretina, Paediatric Ophthalmology and GlaucomaNarayana Nethralaya	Duration 12-24 weeks (customised to prior experience) Recorded; not reverified	Eligibility Read full value Postgraduate qualification in ophthalmology (MS Ophthalmology or equivalent; DO/DOMS diploma holders may apply) and registration to practise ophthalmology independently in home country Recorded; not reverified International applicants Yes - training programme designed for international ophthalmologists Recorded; not reverified	Application method Email application form and CV to fellowship@narayananethralaya.com Recorded; not reverified Documents CV (named in recorded application instructions; confirm full checklist) Recorded; not reverified Source 1 ↗ Deadline Not stated on official page Recorded; not reverified	Tuition / fees course fee depends on duration and the candidate's prior experience Recorded; not reverified Source 1 ↗ Application fee Not recorded Unverified	Stipend / salary Not recorded Unverified Funding Self-funded; course fee depends on duration and the candidate's prior experience; no institutional accommodation (trainees arrange own accommodation and transport) Recorded; not reverified Scholarship Not recorded Unverified
International Surgical Paediatric Retina Fellowship (RoP)Aravind Eye Hospitals	Duration 1 year Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-11 Source 1 ↗	Eligibility Postgraduate degree in ophthalmology and a long-term surgical retina fellowship from a recognised university; nomination by head of institution mandatory Recorded; not reverified International applicants International ophthalmologists may apply through this dedicated international programme; the institution and registration requirements apply Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-11 Source 1 ↗	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: 2026-10-11 Source 1 ↗ Documents Nomination from the head of the institution is mandatory; confirm the remaining application checklist Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-11 Source 1 ↗ Deadline Current application closing date is not stated on the checked international programme page Not stated in reviewed source · Source check: 2026-10-11 Source 1 ↗	Tuition / fees USD 7,080 total, inclusive of 18% GST; confirm current payment terms Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-11 Source 1 ↗ Application fee Not recorded Unverified	Stipend / salary Not stated on the checked international programme page Not stated in reviewed source · Source check: 2026-10-11 Source 1 ↗ Funding Self-funded: tuition fee USD 7,080 (incl. 18% GST); accommodation available at Aravind international trainees' hostel/campus (cost not stated) Recorded; not reverified Scholarship Not recorded Unverified
IOFF-OF Subspecialty Fellowship - Arora Eye Hospital and Retina CenterArora Eye Hospital and Retina Center	Duration three months or one year Recorded; not reverified	Eligibility Read full value Young ophthalmologists from low-resource or underserved countries who permanently live and work there; under 40 at application; completed residency and specialist ophthalmology degree; support from previous and present chair; commitment to resume position after training Recorded; not reverified International applicants Yes - programme is for ophthalmologists from low-resource or underserved countries Recorded; not reverified	Application method IOFF-OF application form (English) submitted to the IOFF Subspecialty Fellowship Office; candidate selects host from the host network Recorded; not reverified Documents Not recorded Unverified Deadline Not stated on the official page Recorded; not reverified	Tuition / fees Not recorded Unverified Application fee Not recorded Unverified	Stipend / salary Not recorded Unverified Funding IOFF-OF grant toward return travel and student-style living expenses in the host city (amount depends on host country) Recorded; not reverified Scholarship Not recorded Unverified
Long Term Fellowship in Retina & VitreousL V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI)	Duration 36 months for national candidates (1 Jan 2027-31 Dec 2029); 12 months for international candidates Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-01 Evidence scope Official LVPEI long-term ophthalmology fellowship page; covers Retina & Vitreous among listed subspecialties Source 1 ↗	Eligibility MS, MD, DNB, DO or DOMS Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-01 Evidence scope Official LVPEI long-term ophthalmology fellowship page; covers Retina & Vitreous among listed subspecialties Source 1 ↗ International applicants Yes - page states a 12-month duration for international candidates Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-01 Evidence scope Official LVPEI long-term ophthalmology fellowship page; covers Retina & Vitreous among listed subspecialties Source 1 ↗	Application method Pay processing fee INR 11,800 (INR 10,000 + 18% GST); an email then follows to complete the application online Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-01 Evidence scope Official LVPEI long-term ophthalmology fellowship page; covers Retina & Vitreous among listed subspecialties Source 1 ↗ Documents Not recorded Unverified Deadline 30 September 2026 (online executive panel interviews 1-17 Oct 2026; faculty interview 1 Nov 2026; results 14 Nov 2026) Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-01 Evidence scope Official LVPEI long-term ophthalmology fellowship page; covers Retina & Vitreous among listed subspecialties Source 1 ↗	Tuition / fees Not recorded Unverified Application fee Not recorded Unverified	Stipend / salary Not recorded Unverified Funding Not stated on official page (processing fee INR 11,800; personal health insurance required) Recorded; not reverified Scholarship Not recorded Unverified
Long Term Fellowship in Vitreo Retina (RGUHS affiliated)M. M. Joshi Eye Institute	Duration 30 months for the long-term fellowship. Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-12 Evidence scope M. M. Joshi Eye Institute long-term Vitreo Retina fellowship Source 1 ↗	Eligibility The institute offers this fellowship after postgraduate ophthalmology training. Institution policy · Source check: 2026-11-12 Evidence scope M. M. Joshi Eye Institute long-term Vitreo Retina fellowship Source 1 ↗ International applicants Not stated on sister directory profile Unverified Source 1 ↗	Application method Not recorded Unverified Documents Not recorded Unverified Deadline Not recorded Unverified Source 1 ↗	Tuition / fees Not recorded Unverified Application fee Not recorded Unverified	Stipend / salary Not recorded Unverified Funding Not stated on sister directory profile Unverified Source 1 ↗ Scholarship Not recorded Unverified
Long-Term Fellowship in VitreoretinaCentre for Sight	Duration 2 years (stipend stated for first and second year) Recorded; not reverified	Eligibility Qualified postgraduates (MS, MD, DNB, DO) Recorded; not reverified International applicants Not stated on the official page Recorded; not reverified	Application method Online application followed by fellowship exam at Centre for Sight, Dwarka, New Delhi Recorded; not reverified Documents Not recorded Unverified Deadline 10 June 2026 (2026 cycle; fellowship exam 14 June 2026) Recorded; not reverified	Tuition / fees Not recorded Unverified Application fee Not recorded Unverified	Stipend / salary Stipend Rs 30,000 per month (year 1), Rs 40,000 per month (year 2) Recorded; not reverified Source 1 ↗ Funding Stipend Rs 30,000 per month (year 1), Rs 40,000 per month (year 2) Recorded; not reverified Scholarship Not recorded Unverified
Long-Term Fellowships (Cornea & Refractive, Phaco & Refractive, Vitreoretinal, Glaucoma, Paediatric & Strabismus, Uvea & Medical Retina, Orbit/Oculoplasty/Oncology, Neuro-ophthalmology)Narayana Nethralaya	Duration 18 months (RGUHS-affiliated skill-based fellowships) Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-15 Evidence scope Programme-specific official page Source 1 ↗	Eligibility MS/DNB in Ophthalmology or Diploma in Ophthalmology (DO/DOMS), for the RGUHS programmes Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-15 Evidence scope Programme-specific official page Source 1 ↗ International applicants Not stated on official page (separate international fellowship page exists) Recorded; not reverified	Application method Email the filled application form with latest CV to the fellowship office (not to RGUHS) Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-15 Evidence scope Programme-specific official page Source 1 ↗ Documents CV (named in recorded application instructions; confirm full checklist) Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-15 Evidence scope Programme-specific official page Source 1 ↗ Deadline Not stated on official page Recorded; not reverified	Tuition / fees Not recorded Unverified Application fee Not recorded Unverified	Stipend / salary Not recorded Unverified Funding Not stated on official page Recorded; not reverified Scholarship Not recorded Unverified
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Vitreoretinal SurgeryChristian Medical College (CMC) Vellore, Department of Ophthalmology (Schell Eye Hospital)	Duration 2 years Recorded; not reverified	Eligibility MS / DNB Ophthalmology Recorded; not reverified International applicants Not stated on the official page Recorded; not reverified	Application method CMC Vellore admissions (see Prospectus 2026-2027) Recorded; not reverified Documents Not recorded Unverified Deadline Not stated on the official page Recorded; not reverified	Tuition / fees Not recorded Unverified Application fee Not recorded Unverified	Stipend / salary Not recorded Unverified Funding Not stated on the official page Recorded; not reverified Scholarship Not recorded Unverified
Research-cum-Clinical Vitreoretina FellowshipSankara Nethralaya (Medical Research Foundation) - Shri Bhagwan Mahavir Vitreoretinal Services	Duration 30 months Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-11 Source 1 ↗	Eligibility Postgraduate degree (DNB/MS/MD) in ophthalmology from a recognised university and registration with the Medical Council of India; DO holders not eligible; age limit up to 40 years Recorded; not reverified International 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 Source 1 ↗	Application method Read full value Contact the academic office and register through https://snmail.co.in:9090/ as directed on the postgraduate training hub. January 2027 selection: 20 November 2026 (entrance exam), 21 November 2026 (interview). These are selection dates, not application deadlines. Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-11 Source 1 ↗ Documents No-objection certificate at joining for candidates currently in service; other documents require confirmation Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-11 Source 1 ↗ Deadline 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 Source 1 ↗	Tuition / fees Not recorded Unverified Application fee Not recorded Unverified	Stipend / salary INR 55,000 published stipend, subject to change; payment frequency is not specified on this page Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-11 Source 1 ↗ Funding INR 55,000 published stipend, subject to change; payment frequency is not specified on this page Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-11 Source 1 ↗ Scholarship Not recorded Unverified
Retina FellowshipLJ Eye Institute	Duration Not stated on sister directory profile Unverified Source 1 ↗	Eligibility Not stated on sister directory profile Unverified Source 1 ↗ International applicants Not stated on sister directory profile Unverified Source 1 ↗	Application method Online application with resume and statement of purpose Unverified Source 1 ↗ Documents Not recorded Unverified Deadline Not recorded Unverified Source 1 ↗	Tuition / fees Not recorded Unverified Application fee Not recorded Unverified	Stipend / salary Not recorded Unverified Funding Not stated on sister directory profile Unverified Source 1 ↗ Scholarship Not recorded Unverified
Surgical Paediatric Retina Fellowship (RoP) (National)Aravind Eye Hospitals	Duration 1 year Recorded; not reverified	Eligibility Read full value MS/MD/DNB in ophthalmology; completed long-term surgical retina fellowship from a reputed institute; Programme page specifies age below 36; confirm how the intake applies the age cut-off Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-11 Source 1 ↗ International 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 Source 1 ↗	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: 2026-10-11 Source 1 ↗ Documents Read full value MBBS 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; completed long-term retina fellowship certificate for ROP Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-11 Source 1 ↗ 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 Source 1 ↗ Source 2 ↗	Tuition / fees Not recorded Unverified Application 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 Source 1 ↗ Source 2 ↗	Stipend / salary Not recorded Unverified Funding 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: 2026-10-11 Source 1 ↗ Source 2 ↗ Scholarship Not recorded Unverified
Training in Medical Retina and Retinal Laser TechniquesMGM Eye Institute	Duration 0.25 years Unverified Source 1 ↗	Eligibility Not stated on sister directory profile Unverified Source 1 ↗ International applicants Not stated on sister directory profile Unverified Source 1 ↗	Application method Not recorded Unverified Documents Not recorded Unverified Deadline Not recorded Unverified Source 1 ↗	Tuition / fees Not recorded Unverified Application fee Not recorded Unverified	Stipend / salary Not recorded Unverified Funding Not stated on sister directory profile Unverified Source 1 ↗ Scholarship Not recorded Unverified
Vitreo Retina Surgery FellowshipNarayana Nethralaya	Duration 24 months for the named institutional fellowship. Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-12 Evidence scope Narayana Nethralaya named 24-month institutional Vitreo Retina Surgery track; separate from the 18-month RGUHS route where offered Source 1 ↗	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: 2026-11-12 Evidence scope Narayana Nethralaya named 24-month institutional Vitreo Retina Surgery track; separate from the 18-month RGUHS route where offered Source 1 ↗ International applicants Not stated on sister directory profile Unverified Source 1 ↗	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: 2026-11-12 Evidence scope Narayana Nethralaya named 24-month institutional Vitreo Retina Surgery track; separate from the 18-month RGUHS route where offered Source 1 ↗ Documents Submit the application and CV by email. Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-12 Evidence scope Narayana Nethralaya named 24-month institutional Vitreo Retina Surgery track; separate from the 18-month RGUHS route where offered Source 1 ↗ Deadline Not recorded Unverified Source 1 ↗	Tuition / fees Not recorded Unverified Application fee Not recorded Unverified	Stipend / salary INR 56,000 per month is listed for the institutional fellowship. Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-12 Evidence scope Narayana Nethralaya named 24-month institutional Vitreo Retina Surgery track; separate from the 18-month RGUHS route where offered Source 1 ↗ Funding Not stated on sister directory profile Unverified Source 1 ↗ Scholarship Not recorded Unverified
Vitreo-Retina Fellowship (Long Term)Nethradhama Super Speciality Eye Hospital	Duration 2 years Unverified Source 1 ↗	Eligibility Not stated on sister directory profile Unverified Source 1 ↗ International applicants Not stated on sister directory profile Unverified Source 1 ↗	Application method Email CV and qualifications to education@nethradhama.org Unverified Source 1 ↗ Documents CV (named in recorded application instructions; confirm full checklist) Unverified Source 1 ↗ Deadline 26 July 2026 (September 2026 intake) Unverified Source 1 ↗	Tuition / fees Not recorded Unverified Application fee Not recorded Unverified	Stipend / salary Not recorded Unverified Funding Not stated on sister directory profile Unverified Source 1 ↗ Scholarship Not recorded Unverified
Vitreo-Retinal Surgery FellowshipKrishna Institute of Medical Sciences (Deemed to be University)	Duration 2 years Unverified Source 1 ↗	Eligibility Not stated on sister directory profile Unverified Source 1 ↗ International applicants Not stated on sister directory profile Unverified Source 1 ↗	Application method Not recorded Unverified Documents Not recorded Unverified Deadline Not recorded Unverified Source 1 ↗	Tuition / fees Not recorded Unverified Application fee Not recorded Unverified	Stipend / salary Not recorded Unverified Funding Not stated on sister directory profile Unverified Source 1 ↗ Scholarship Not recorded Unverified
Vitreoretina (VR) FellowshipMGM Eye Institute	Duration 1.5 years Unverified Source 1 ↗	Eligibility Not stated on sister directory profile Unverified Source 1 ↗ International applicants Not stated on sister directory profile Unverified Source 1 ↗	Application method Not recorded Unverified Documents Not recorded Unverified Deadline Not recorded Unverified Source 1 ↗	Tuition / fees Not recorded Unverified Application fee Not recorded Unverified	Stipend / salary Not recorded Unverified Funding Not stated on sister directory profile Unverified Source 1 ↗ Scholarship Not recorded Unverified
Vitreoretina and Clinical Research FellowshipDr. Shroff's Charity Eye Hospital (SCEH)	Duration 30 months (2.5 years incl. 6 months clinical research) Recorded; not reverified	Eligibility MS/DNB in ophthalmology Recorded; not reverified 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 reverified Documents Not recorded Unverified Deadline Not stated on official page Recorded; not reverified	Tuition / fees Not recorded Unverified Application fee Not recorded Unverified	Stipend / salary Not recorded Unverified Funding Not stated on official page Recorded; not reverified Scholarship Not recorded Unverified
Vitreoretinal & Ocular Oncology FellowshipSankara Eye Foundation India (Sankara Eye Hospitals)	Duration 24 months Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-01 Evidence scope Official Sankara education page; programme-specific listing row (Vitreoretinal & Ocular Oncology) Source 1 ↗	Eligibility Read full value Completed postgraduate degree in ophthalmology (MS, MD, DNB or post-DO DNB); applicants awaiting PG results not eligible; upper age limit 35 years; NOC from state Medical Council required for selected fellows at induction Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-01 Evidence scope Official Sankara education page; terms stated for all Sankara fellowship programmes including this one Source 1 ↗ International applicants Only Indian candidates can apply for long term fellowships at Sankara Eye Foundation, India Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-01 Evidence scope Official Sankara education page; terms stated for all Sankara fellowship programmes including this one Source 1 ↗	Application method Complete the online application form (learn.sankaraeye.in/apply/JAN2027) with application fee and two mandatory letters of recommendation uploaded as PDF Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-01 Evidence scope Official Sankara education page; terms stated for all Sankara fellowship programmes including this one Source 1 ↗ Documents references (named in recorded application instructions; confirm full checklist) Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-01 Evidence scope Official Sankara education page; terms stated for all Sankara fellowship programmes including this one Source 1 ↗ Deadline Last date for submitting the filled application form is 30 November 2026 Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-11-01 Evidence scope Official Sankara education page; terms stated for all Sankara fellowship programmes including this one Source 1 ↗	Tuition / fees Not recorded Unverified Application fee Not recorded Unverified	Stipend / salary Not recorded Unverified Funding Not stated on official page Recorded; not reverified Scholarship Not recorded Unverified
Vitreoretinal Training Programme (3-month)Dr. J.L. Rohatgi Smarak Netra Chikitsalaya (JLR Eye Hospital)	Duration 0.25 years Unverified Source 1 ↗	Eligibility Not stated on sister directory profile Unverified Source 1 ↗ International applicants Not stated on sister directory profile Unverified Source 1 ↗	Application method Online application through the JLR hospital website Unverified Source 1 ↗ Documents Not recorded Unverified Deadline Not recorded Unverified Source 1 ↗	Tuition / fees Not recorded Unverified Application fee Not recorded Unverified	Stipend / salary Not recorded Unverified Funding Not stated on sister directory profile Unverified Source 1 ↗ Scholarship Not recorded Unverified