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Financial
Information
Please note that course fees
and maintenance costs are separate for national and international
applicants.
International applicants must apply to LVPEI through their
sponsoring agencies and include in their applications a
letter from their sponsoring agency guaranteeing financial
support. They are not eligible for stipends given by LVPEI,
although they can receive a stipend from their sponsoring
agencies.
Course Fees: Course fees for Indian applicants vary
according to the department and the subspecialty; please
see individual sections for exact rates.
Living Costs: Accommodation is provided free of cost.
The average cost of food at the campus canteen is estimated
at Rs. 1500 per month for Indian applicants and $2 per day
for international applicants.
Stipends: Stipends are only available for Indian
applicants who are applying for long-term fellowships in
ophthalmology, optometry, eye bank training, or vision rehabilitation.
Fellowships and program not mentioned here do not provide
for stipends.
The stipends provided are as follows:
Long-term fellowships in comprehensive ophthalmology
and the subspecialties:
Rs. 7000 per month
- Long-term fellowship in optometry: Rs.
2000-2500 per month
- Eye care administrators: Rs. 2000 per month
Stipend and Leave Benefits
All long-term fellows receive a monthly stipend by LVPEI during the program, unless otherwise stated. Trainees sponsored by other organizations receive the stipend from the sponsoring agency. All long-term fellows are entitled to leave of absence as per the rules that govern the fellowship. Short-term trainees do not receive any stipend or leave benefits
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