FAICO Online Theory Examination 2024 - Results
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 of experience (including the time spent in fellowship or senior residency) after completing post-graduation AND
4. Must have completed the subspecialty fellowship or at least 18 month of fellowship OR
5. Must have completed senior residency or at least completed 18 months of senior residency OR
6. Must have at least three years of practical work experience in the subspecialty.
7. Cut-off date for requirements 3 to 6 is September 30 of the year of the written examination.
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) | November 10 |
| 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
| City | Exam Centre Name | Address | Map |
| Bangalore | R.V. Institute of Management | CA-17, 36th Cross Road, Jayanagara 9th Block, Jayanagar, 4th T Block East, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560041 | https://maps.app.goo.gl/nme8AwAq9KDBFrNF7 |
| New Delhi | New Delhi Institute of Management (NDIM) | 50 & 60 (B&C), Mehrauli - Badarpur Road, Tughlakabad Institutional Area, Vayusenabad, Near Batra Hospital, New Delhi, Delhi, 110062 | https://maps.app.goo.gl/QGa83HQzJzZHDGwE7 |
| Kolkata | NxtEra Services Pvt. Ltd. | En-27, Advantage Tower, 2nd Floor, Salt Lake, Sector-V, Near Webel More, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700091 | https://maps.app.goo.gl/Gon2JJ1GTbWjmoBp9 |
| Madurai | Senthamarai College of Arts and Science | VRS Garden, Palkalai Nagar, Vadapalanji, , Madurai, Tamil Nadu, 625020 | https://maps.app.goo.gl/MFp4LkLapRxYjcBj9 |
| Mumbai | Bharati Vidyapeeth Institute Of Technology | Sector-7, CBD, Belpada, Opposite Kharghar Railway Station, Near Belpada Metro Station, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400614 | https://maps.app.goo.gl/nty9CGU35XLfJequ8 |
| Hyderabad | The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE) | OU Campus, Osmania University, Animate Main Road, Amberpet, Secunderabad, Beside HP Petrol Pump, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500007 | https://maps.app.goo.gl/8QZHX9zvAkBX1tJC8 |
| Chennai | Rajalakshmi Institute Of Technology | Kuthambakkam Post, Chembarambakkam, Opposite EVP Cinemas, Chennai, Tamilnadu, 600124 | https://maps.app.goo.gl/BHuDBtTxJhFzmF1h9 |
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.