FAICO + ICO Online Theory Examination - Result
FAICO 2020 Final 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% |
AIOS FAICO – OSCE/Viva Schedule 2021
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Speciality |
Centre |
Date/ Time |
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Retina & Vitreous |
Ward 3A, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, AIIMS, New Delhi-110029
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25-02-2021
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Uvea |
Ward 3A, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, AIIMS, New Delhi-110029
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25-02-2021
|
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Glaucoma |
Sankara Nethralaya (Main Campus), No. 41 (old 18), College Road, Chennai. |
06-03-2021
|
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Oculoplastic Surgery |
Gurunanak Eye Center, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Marg, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi-110002
|
24-02-2021
|
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Cataract/Phaco |
Seth GS medical college and KEM Hospital, Mumbai OPD No.36, Ground Floor,
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26-02-2021
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Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus |
Sankara Nethralaya on College Road, Chennai
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04-03-2021
|
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Refractive Surgery and Cornea |
Narayana Nethralaya, 121/C, Chord Road, 1’R’ Block, Rajajinagar, Bangalore |
05-03-2021
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