Fellowship in Epilepsy Surgery and Functional…

Overview

Two-year AIIMS fellowship in epilepsy surgery and functional neurosurgery (eligibility listed in the July 2025 prospectus).

Focus: Functional and epilepsy neurosurgery
Training type: Clinical Fellowship (AIIMS Fellowship Programme)
Duration: 2 years
Start: July session - join 1-15 July (extension possible to 31 July)
Positions: Listed in eligibility table; no seats advertised in the July 2025 session
Accreditation: AIIMS institutional fellowship; exit examination (40% internal assessment, 60% practical final exam)
Department: Department of Neurosurgery

Eligibility: MCh Neurosurgery or equivalent
International applicants: Yes - foreign nationals may apply against the 'Sponsored' seats: registration slip must be sent through the diplomatic channel, a 'No Objection' from the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (Government of India) is required, and candidates sit the same entrance examination; no seats reserved for foreign nationals except under bilateral agreements
Visa support: Not stated on official page
Licence requirement: Selected foreign nationals must be registered with the Medical Council of India / National Medical Commission before joining

Deadline: July 2025 session: online registration 9-23 April 2025 (closed); fellowships are advertised by session (January/July) - check aiimsexams.ac.in for the current prospectus
Application method: Online registration on aiimsexams.ac.in; two-stage selection - 60-mark computer-based MCQ test in Delhi/NCR plus 40-mark departmental clinical/practical assessment (50% minimum in each stage)

Funding: Open candidates paid as Senior Resident (3rd year plus 2 increments, 7th CPC); sponsored candidates and foreign nationals receive no emoluments; admission fee Rs 125 (open) / Rs 1,295 (sponsored)