All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bathinda

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bathinda (AIIMS Bathinda) is a medical college and public university for medical research located in Bathinda, Punjab, India. Being one of the All India Institutes of Medical Sciences, it functions independently under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. It was established as one of the six AIIMS operational in 2019. The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Bathinda, Punjab, is one of the newer AIIMS institutions in India.

AIIMS Bathinda: Highlights

The first batch of AIIMS Bathinda MBBS started at Baba Farid University of Health Sciences Faridkot (BFUHS Faridkot) campus on a temporary basis as the AIIMS campus was under construction on Bathinda-Dabwali road. The MBBS students have been shifted to the new AIIMS Bathinda campus from October 2020. The second batch of 100 students started from December 2020 at the new campus itself.

AIIMS Bathinda Overview: Here's a general overview of the courses, fees, and admission procedures:

A) Courses Offered:

Undergraduate Courses: AIIMS Bathinda offers the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program, which is typically a 5.5-year course including a one-year mandatory internship.

B) Postgraduate Courses: AIIMS Bathinda offers various postgraduate courses in medical specialties such as MD (Doctor of Medicine) and MS (Master of Surgery) in fields like Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Community and Family Medicine, etc.

C) Fees: The fees for AIIMS Bathinda courses may vary each year and are subject to change. Generally, AIIMS institutions have a relatively low fee structure compared to private medical colleges in India. 

D) Admission Procedure:

I) For MBBS: Admissions to the MBBS program at AIIMS Bathinda through the NEET UG Entrance Examination. This exam is usually held in May each year, and it's a Paper-Pen-based test. The exam assesses candidates in subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and General Knowledge.

II) For PG Courses: Admissions to postgraduate courses at AIIMS Bathinda are usually done through the AIIMS PG Entrance Examination. This exam evaluates candidates' knowledge in the respective medical specialty they are applying for.

E) Reservation Policy: AIIMS follows the reservation policy mandated by the Government of India. Seats are reserved for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), and economically weaker sections (EWS) as per the prevailing norms.

F) Counseling Process: After the entrance examination, qualified candidates are called for counseling based on their rank. During counseling, candidates are given the opportunity to choose the course and AIIMS institute based on their preference and availability of seats.