FAICO + ICO Online Theory Examination - Result
Fellowship Awards
- Glaucoma
- Retina & Vitreous
- Cornea
- Comprehensive Ophthalmoloagy
- Refractive Surgery
- Uvea
- Cataract/Phaco
- Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus
- Oculoplastic Surgery
Note: At one time a member can apply only for one speciality. One candidate can do maximum in two specialities.
Eligibility
- Must be an AIOS member
- Basic post graduate qualification in ophthalmology recognized by Govt. of India (DO/ DNB/MD/ MS/ any recognized foreign qualification)
- Minimum one year experience after post graduation
- Should have at least one year practical experience in the specialities
OSCE & VIVA: Different centers for different specialities.
Important Dates
| Online Application Form | Available on www.aios.org |
| Last date of receipt of application form | 31st August 2020 |
| Online written test (FAICO + ICO Subspeciality) | 13th October 2020 (9:00AM to 11:00AM) |
| Declaration of written test result | 8th December 2020 |
| OSCE & Viva voce | Jan - Feb 2021 |
| Declaration of final result | - |
Examination process involves 3 stages
- 1 st Stage: Two hour theory online exam - 80 MCQ Questions
- 2 nd Stage: OSCE
- 3 rd Stage: Viva voce
Examination Fees (Per candidate per subject)
- Candidates applying for both ICO and FAICO is Rs. 24500/
- Candidates applying for AIOS FAICO, fees is Rs. 5000/-
( DD in favour of “All India Ophthalmological Society”) Payble at Delhi.
Collaboration of ICO for Fellowship in subspeciality of Cornea, Retina and Vitreous, paediatric ophthalmology, Glaucoma, Uveitis, Oculoplasty & Cataract (There will be one common written MCQ examination for ICO subspeciality and FAICO
Type of Questions
| Must know | 50% | No negative marking |
| Moderate | 25% | |
| Hard | 25% |
Date: 13th October 2020
Time: 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Venue Locations
| Location | Venue Address |
| Delhi | MERITTRAC SERVICES PVT LTD 256, FIRST FLOOR OKHALA INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, PHASE- 3, MODI MILL COMPOUND, NEW DELHI-110021 Land Mark : Opp. Post Office |
| Hyderabad | MERITTRAC SERVICES PVT LTD TRIVENI COMPLEX, MEZZANINE FLOOR, HOTEL PALACE HEIGHTS BUILDING, TILAK ROAD, ABIDS, HYDERABAD -500001 |
| Chennai | MBC BASEMENT,148/115, LUZ CHURCH ROAD,MYLAPORE OPP ANJANEYAR TEMPLE, 600004 |
| Bangalore | Emerit Maruthi Complex, No: 1 , 2nd, opp. Post Office, RT Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560032 Post Office, RT Nagar 560032 |
| Kolkata | Taleniq Technologies Pvt. Ltd. MSR Building, 4th Floor, DH Block, Action Area 1, New Town City (Opposite of Unitech - Candoor - Gate 2 ) 700156 |
| Mumbai | MERITTRAC SERVICES PVT LTD MBC, S/29,1st floor, Lavino Kapoor compound, LBS Marg, near Ginger Hotel, Castle Mill area, before United 21 Gokul nagar, Thane West Ginger Hotel 400601 |
The Examination shall begin at 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM(i.e., 120 Minutes Duration). Candidates must reach the venue at least 30 minutes before the start of the examination.