Final AIOS FAICO Result
Fellowship Awards
- Glaucoma
- Retina & Vitreous
- Cornea
- Comprehensive Ophthalmoloagy
- Refractive Surgery
- Uvea
- Cataract/Phaco
- Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus
- Oculoplastic Surgery
- Neuro Ophthalmology
Note: At one time a member can apply only for one speciality. One candidate can do maximum in two specialities.
Eligibility
1. Must be an AIOS member
2. Basic post graduate qualification in ophthalmology recognized by Govt. of India (DO/DNB/MD/MS/any recognized international qualification)
3. Minimum of two years experience after postgraduation
4. Must have completed the subspecialty fellowship or at least in the final year of fellowship
5. Must have completed senior residency or at least in the final year of senior residency
6. Must have at least two years of practical experience in the subspecialty (including training in fellowship or senior residency)
Examination Centers:
Online Written Test: New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad
OSCE & VIVA: Different centers for different specialities.
Important Dates
| Online Application Form | Available on www.aios.org |
| Last date of receipt of application form | July 31 2024 |
| Online MCQ Test (FAICO) | October 2024 |
| Examination Centres | New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Madurai, Kolkata |
| Declaration of online test result | November 2024 |
| OSCE & Viva | December 2024 - January 2025 |
| Declaration of final result | February 2025 |
Examination process involves 3 stages
- 1 st Stage: One hour theory online exam - 60 MCQ Questions
- 2 nd Stage: OSCE
- 3 rd Stage: Viva voce
Online Examination Centers
Examination Fees (Per candidate per subject)
- AIOS FAICO Examination fees: Rs. 10,000/-
( DD in favour of “All India Ophthalmological Society”) Payble at Delhi.
Type of Questions
| Must know | 50% | No negative marking |
| Moderate | 25% | |
| Hard | 25% |
OSCE & VIVA: Different centers for different specialities.