AIIMS All India Institute of Medical Sciences

AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) is a group of autonomous public medical universities in India. It is recognized as a premier institution for medical education, research, and patient care. The first and most famous AIIMS, AIIMS New Delhi, was established in 1956. Since then, several AIIMS institutes have been established across India. AIIMS institutes offer undergraduate (MBBS), postgraduate (MD/MS), super-specialty, and research programs in various medical and paramedical fields. They are known for their high academic standards, advanced medical research, and excellent healthcare services. AIIMS hospitals provide quality treatment at an affordable cost, making them accessible to a large population.

Total AIIMS in India

As of February 2025, there are 26 All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) across India. The first and most famous, AIIMS New Delhi, was established in 1956. The remaining 25 institutes have been developed since 2012, with many still in various stages of development. Of these, 20 AIIMS are fully operational, while others are under development. Admission to undergraduate programs in AIIMS is through the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), while postgraduate admission is through the Institutes of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI CET). The table below gives the list of AIIMS, year of establishment, total admissions and their NIRF ranking.

Courses Offered by AIIMS Colleges in India

AIIMS colleges in India offer a wide range of undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG) and super-speciality courses in medical and paramedical fields. Below is the detailed list of courses:

1. Undergraduate Courses (UG)

+ MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery): The flagship program (5.5 years including 1-year internship).

+ B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing- 4-year program.

+ B.Sc. Paramedical Courses (varies by AIIMS)

+ B.Sc. in Medical Technology in Radiography

+ B.Sc. in Operation Theatre Technology

+ B.Sc. in Dental Hygiene

+ B.Sc. in Optometry  

2. Postgraduate Courses (PG)

+ MD (Doctor of Medicine) / MS (Master of Surgery) 3-year program in various specializations like:

+ General Medicine

+ Pediatrics

+ Dermatology

+ Anesthesiology

+ Radiology

+ Surgery

+ Orthopedics  

MDS (Master of Dental Surgery) - Specialized in Dental Sciences.

M.Sc. Nursing – Specializations in various nursing fields.

M.Sc. in Biotechnology, Anatomy, Pharmacology, Physiology, etc. 

3. Super-Specialty Courses

+ DM (Doctorate of Medicine) / M.Ch. (Master of Chirurgiae) - Advanced medical and surgical specializations like:

+ DM in Cardiology, Neurology, Endocrinology, Nephrology, Gastroenterology, etc.

+ M.Ch. in Neurosurgery, Plastic Surgery, Urology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, etc.  

4. Doctoral Programs (Ph.D.)

AIIMS offers Ph.D. programs in various medical and paramedical subjects such as:

+ Biochemistry

+ Pathology

+ Microbiology

+ Pharmacology

+ Neurosciences  

5. Fellowship and Certificate Courses**

AIIMS offers short-term and fellowship programs for medical professionals in specialized fields like:

+ Critical Care Medicine

+ Minimally Invasive Surgery

+ Pain Management

+ Clinical Oncology  

The government is setting up new AIIMS with the objective to make medical education affordable. The government is also aiming to increase undergraduate and post-graduate seats in medical colleges including AIIMS to fill the gap in the number of doctors across the country who in turn will help people to avail accessible healthcare facilities.