How Much Do Ophthalmology Fellowships Pay in India?

UPDATED (May 2026)

The salary range for fellows is wide across fellowships in the country (data pulled from reviews on IOFAR, cited figures are as of May 2026).

The highest stipend (₹1.21 lakhs per month) is given to VR FNB fellows in Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Delhi.

While the lowest stipend tracked from our reviews is by KBHB Charitable Hospital in Mumbai, at ₹22,000 per month.

Most other fellowships fall somewhere in between.

The lower-paying fellowships tend to fall around

₹30,000 - ₹40,000/month

While higher-paying fellowships cluster around

₹60,000 - ₹70,000/month

There are places where stipend is not fixed throughout the fellowship. 

Some increase it with time. 

For eg, SNC in Chitrakoot- ₹50,000 in 1st year and ₹60,000 in 2nd year

ASG Eye Hospital- ₹70,000 in their 1st year and ₹80,000 in 2nd year

Hospitals that impose a pre-fellowship service period can offer a different stipend compared to their fellowship.

For eg, Ahalia Foundation Eye Hospital in Palakkad, Kerala pays ₹80,000 in pre-fellowship year (negotiable in some cases) which drops to ₹30,000 during fellowship 

And then you have some hospitals that pay more during bond/ consultancy year. 

For eg, Ahalia Foundation Eye Hospital offers ₹1.2 lakhs during bond

While Susrut Eye Hospital offers ₹1.5 lakhs with increments

This was a peek at the salary landscape in India for Ophthalmology fellowships. As more reviews come in, this article will be updated.

Stipends are a concern for all fellows but don't neglect other important factors when looking at fellowships, like the training quality of the program you apply for.

Training quality is what ultimately determines your long term earning power.