Sankara Nethralaya, a renowned eye care institution situated in Chennai, India. It was founded in 1978 which is dedicated to the vision of "Vision for All." Sankara Nethralaya provides a wide range of eye care services, such as cataract surgery, corneal transplantation, glaucoma treatment, paediatric ophthalmology, retinal diseases, and oculoplasty. Researchers at Sankara Nethralaya work on developing new treatments, surgical techniques, and technologies for eye diseases. Additionally, the institution has collaborations with international universities and organisations for research and training initiatives. Sankara Nethralaya conducts numerous outreach programs, eye camps, and vision screening initiatives in rural and underserved areas, in line with its commitment to providing eye care to all.
The institution has state-of-the-art facilities, including advanced diagnostic and surgical equipment, to provide the best possible care to patients. It has received several awards and accolades for its contributions to eye care and community service and is highly regarded both nationally and internationally. Sankara Nethralaya is a destination for international patients seeking specialised eye care.
The CU Shah Ophthalmic Postgraduate Training Center, established in 1978, has been offering fellowship programmes in Vitreo-Retinal Surgery and General Ophthalmology to holders of postgraduate degree and a diploma in Ophthalmology from the beginning. The centre (M C I Approved) offers training programmes for graduates in Post graduation in Ophthalmology. The centre also conducts the final FRCS Examination (Ophthalmology) of the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh).
In 2016, the Infosys Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sankara Eye Hospitals to set-up a sustainable eye care training academy and undertake research and training activities in eye care.
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Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai Location
Sankara Nethralaya is a hospital located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is conveniently situated in the city, making it easily accessible to residents of Chennai and patients from other parts of India and around the world. The nearest railway station is Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station (Chennai), which is only 20 minutes away (4.7 km) via Chennai - Villupuram - Trichy - Kanyakumari Rd/Grand Southern Trunk Road/Poonamallee High Rd. The nearest airport is Chennai International Airport, which is located 17.0 km away.
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Ph.D Molecular Biology and Genetics
Master’s Degree holders satisfying the criteria stipulated under Clause 2 above.
Candidates who have cleared the M.Phil. course work with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and successfully completing the M.Phil. Degree shall be eligible to proceed to do research work leading to the Ph. D. Degree in the same Institution in an integrated program. A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC(non-creamy layer)/differently-abled and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time.
A person whose M.Phil. dissertation has been evaluated and the viva voce is pending may be admitted to the Ph.D. program of the same Institution.
Candidates possessing a Degree considered equivalent to M.Phil. Degree of an Indian Institution, from a Foreign Educational Institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions, shall be eligible for admission to the Ph.D. program.
Ph.D Pathology
Master’s Degree holders satisfying the criteria stipulated under Clause 2 above.
Candidates who have cleared the M.Phil. course work with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and successfully completing the M.Phil. Degree shall be eligible to proceed to do research work leading to the Ph. D. Degree in the same Institution in an integrated program. A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC(non-creamy layer)/differently-abled and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time.
A person whose M.Phil. dissertation has been evaluated and the viva voce is pending may be admitted to the Ph.D. program of the same Institution.
Candidates possessing a Degree considered equivalent to M.Phil. Degree of an Indian Institution, from a Foreign Educational Institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions, shall be eligible for admission to the Ph.D. program.
Ph.D Microbiology
Master’s Degree holders satisfying the criteria stipulated under Clause 2 above.
Candidates who have cleared the M.Phil. course work with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and successfully completing the M.Phil. Degree shall be eligible to proceed to do research work leading to the Ph. D. Degree in the same Institution in an integrated program. A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC(non-creamy layer)/differently-abled and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time.
A person whose M.Phil. dissertation has been evaluated and the viva voce is pending may be admitted to the Ph.D. program of the same Institution.
Candidates possessing a Degree considered equivalent to M.Phil. Degree of an Indian Institution, from a Foreign Educational Institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions, shall be eligible for admission to the Ph.D. program.
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Fellowship in Glaucoma
MS (Ophthal), MD (Ophthal) degree given by a medical university recognized by the MCI or a diplomate of the National Board of Examinations – DNB (Ophthal) given by the NBE, New Delhi.
Fellowship in Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Candidate must have passed MS/MD Degree in related stream given by a medical university recognized by the MCI OR Diplomate of the National Board of Examinations given by the NBE, New Delhi.
Fellowship in Cornea
Candidate must have passed MS/MD Degree in related stream given by a medical university recognized by the MCI OR Diplomate of the National Board of Examinations given by the NBE, New Delhi.
Fellowship in Neuro Ophthalmology
Candidate must have passed MS/MD Degree in related stream given by a medical university recognized by the MCI OR Diplomate of the National Board of Examinations given by the NBE, New Delhi.
Fellowship in Vitreoretinal
Candidate must have passed MS/MD Degree in related stream given by a medical university recognized by the MCI OR Diplomate of the National Board of Examinations given by the NBE, New Delhi.
Ph.D Biochemistry
Master’s Degree holders satisfying the criteria stipulated under Clause 2 above.
Candidates who have cleared the M.Phil. course work with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever the grading system is followed) and completing the M.Phil. Degree shall be eligible to proceed to do research work leading to the Ph. D. Degree in the same Institution in an integrated program. A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC(non-creamy layer)/differently-abled and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the Commission from time to time.
A person whose M.Phil. dissertation has been evaluated and the viva voce is pending may be admitted to the Ph.D. program of the same Institution.
Candidates possessing a Degree considered equivalent to M.Phil. Degree of an Indian Institution, from a Foreign Educational Institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized, or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country to assess, accredit or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions, shall be eligible for admission to the Ph.D. program.
Sankara Nethralaya, No. 41 (old 18), College Road, Chennai, Pincode-600006, Tamil Nadu, India
Phone: 044-42271500 , 044-28271616
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Website: http://www.sankaranethralaya.org/