Terms :
- IAGES ELSA congress registration is mandatory. Course Registration does not include registration for the Main Congress from 13th - 15th February, 2026.
- Please check the eligibility criteria in the brochure and on the website www.iages.in before registering.
- Attendance of Live Surgeries + Talks in IAGES ELSA 2026 on 13th and 14th February, 2026 is mandatory for all candidates for successful completion of the course. The fellowship result will be announced in the afternoon on the 14th February, 2026.
- The Online module of all lectures has to be successfully completed before February 11, 2026 in order to be eligible for the onsite module, examination & viva for the final issuance of Degree Certificate.
- The Convocation ceremony will be held for successful candidates at the congress venue on 15th February, 2026 morning.
- IAGES life membership is mandatory for Indian candidates. Please apply through https://membership.iages.in/register
- International candidates are required to submit a copy of their surgery degree & national association membership certificate.
- Surgeons without Indian passports and OCI will need visa to visit India. Please contact the event team on info@iages2026.com for the visa invitation letter.
- International trainees can additionally opt to shadow a surgeon (at no additional cost) in a centre of excellence in GI Endoscopy, general laparoscopy, oncology, hernia, bariatrics or robotics, for 3–4 days from 16th February, 2026. Please send an email for your area of specialisation to info@iages2026.com.
- The decision of the organising team & the respective fellowship board will be final & binding after considering the suitability & seat availability.
- Viva for all candidates (Exam + non-exam categories) will be held on February 12th, 2026.
- For more details or clarifications, kindly refer to the brochure / website (www.iages2026.com) or contact Course Convenors.