Total AIIMS Colleges in India: NIRF Ranking List, Fees, Courses, Medical Seats

Total AIIMS Colleges in India: NIRF Ranking List, Fees, Courses, Medical Seats

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Total AIIMS in India - Check the list of AIIMS Colleges in India including AIIMS Delhi, AIIMS Bhopal, AIIMS Jodhpur, AIIMS Patna, etc. This article contains information such as the total number of medical seats in AIIMS, location, temporary campuses, courses offered, admission process, seat intake and fee structure.

Total AIIMS in India are 26, with 20 fully operational and 6 in development stage. Check the list of AIIMS Colleges in India including AIIMS Delhi, AIIMS Bhopal, AIIMS Jodhpur, AIIMS Patna, etc. This article contains information such as the total number of medical seats in AIIMS, courses offered, admission process, seat intake and fee structure.

AIIMS Colleges in India

AIIMS Colleges in India

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, popularly known as AIIMS is one of the most sought-after medical colleges in India. Medical aspirants from not just India but across the world aspire to join the AIIMS campuses, especially the oldest and top-ranked ones. At present, there are 26 AIIMS colleges in India, out of which, 20 are functional, and the rest are being developed as of now. There are also some AIIMS in India which have started to offer classes, but are still under construction. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated six AIIMS college in India, namely, AIIMS Vijaypur, AIIMS Rajkot, AIIMS Bathinda, AIIMS Rae Bareily and AIIMS Kalyani in February 2024. The AIIMS Vijaypur, Jammu, launched its BSc Nursing course from the academic year 2025 itself. 

Until 2019, AIIMS used to conduct its own MBBS entrance exam. However, AIIMS MBBS entrance exam was scrapped in 2019, and admissions have been conducted through the National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET) since the academic year 2021-22. On the other hand, the admissions to post-graduate courses at AIIMS are taken through INI CET. The INI SS exam is held for admission to Super Speciality courses. Read the complete article to know more about the total AIIMS in India, courses offered by them, fees, and the number of seats in each programme.
Table of contents
  • When was AIIMS established in India?
  • List of AIIMS Colleges in India
  • List of AIIMS in India in NIRF Ranking
  • AIIMS College in India at Development Stage
  • Courses offered by All AIIMS in India
  • How to Take Admission to AIIMS in India?
  • Fee structure of the All AIIMS Colleges in India
  • AIIMS India: MBBS Seat Intake
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When was AIIMS established in India?

The first AIIMS in India was established under the Act of Parliament, 1956. The functions and objectives of the institute were defined in this act, thus giving it an autonomous status. Later in 2003, the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) planted the seeds for the expansion of the most esteemed medical institution in India and led to the establishment of other AIIMS campuses. 
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is M.Sc at AIIMS Rishikesh better than IIMT University?
A: 

According to the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranking 2023, AIIMS Rishikesh is ranked 22nd in India for medical colleges. It is also ranked 86th overall in India.

Ranked in A -5 Band Institution in Academic Excellence by R world Institution Ranking. School of Commerce and Management, IIMT University has been ranked 3rd in Emerging Rank 2022 by Times Ranking Survey 2022.

Q:   Does BSc in Medical Laboratory Technology have better placement rate than BSc in Radiotherapy at AIIMS Bhubaneswar?
A: 

Yeah, B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology has slightly  better placement rate than B.Sc. in Radiotherapy at AIIMS Bhubaneswar.

Last year around 95% B.Sc in medical laboratory students are placed where around 91% Radiotherapy students are placed in AIIMS Bhubaneswar. 

But in the case of average and highest pakage the both courses are great and similar with each other. 

Q:   Can I get a seat at AIIMS Deoghar with a rank of 7000 in NEET?
A: 

Yes, with a NEET UG cutoff rank of 7000, you can get into AIIMS Deoghar for admission to the MBBS course. In 2025, the NEET UG closing ranks ranged between 3164 and 9475 for the students belonging to the General AI quota. However, which round you will be admitted to is not confirmed, as the ranks were more competitive in the initial rounds. Therefore, it is advisable to wait until the last round to see in which round you will be admitted. 

Q:   Is AIIMS Gorakhpur as good as AIIMS Delhi?
A: 

According to the National Institute of Ranking Frameworks (NIRF), AIIMS Delhi is the top-ranked medical college in India. AIIMS Delhi has consistently held the top spot for the last six years. Other top AIIMS campuses include:

 

AIIMS Jodhpur, AIIMS Rishikesh, AIIMS Bhopal, AIIMS Patna, AIIMS Raipur, and AIIMS Bhubaneswar.

 

AIIMS Gorakhpur is one of the new AIIMS established under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojna (PMSSY) by the Ministry of Health. The first batch of 50 MBBS students started in 2019.

List of AIIMS Colleges in India

Candidates may not have an idea about the total number of existing AIIMS. Barring AIIMS Delhi, all AIIMS in India are new ones. All of these new AIIMS campuses came into existence after 2012. Some of them are still at the under-development stage and are yet to be fully operational. The table below contains the list of AIIMS, their year of establishment.

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List of AIIMS in India in NIRF Ranking

The AIIMS Delhi has been seated at the top position in the NIRF Ranking for eight years in a row, and others are expected to join the league of top medical colleges of India in the future. Even for NIRF Ranking 2025, which was released on September 4, 2025, AIIMS Delhi was named the Number 1-ranked medical college in India. The rankings for AIIMS Rishikesh and AIIMS Bhubaneswar have improved. On the other hand, AIIMS Jodhpur's rank dropped by three positions in the top medical colleges in India. In the NIRF Ranking, top AIIMS in India are AIIMS Delhi, AIIMS Jodhpur, AIIMS Rishikesh, AIIMS Bhopal, AIIMS Patna, AIIMS Raipur and AIIMS Bhubaneshwar, falling within the Top 50 Medical Colleges in India. Have a look at the list of AIIMS in India and their NIRF ranking

Name

NIRF 2025 Rank

NIRF 2024 Rank

NIRF 2023 Rank

AIIMS Delhi

1

1

1

AIIMS Jodhpur

19

16

13

AIIMS Bhubaneswar

14

15

17

AIIMS Rishikesh

13

14

22

AIIMS Patna

27

26

27

AIIMS Bhopal

25

31

38

AIIMS Raipur

31

38

39

As can be seen from the above table, the NIRF rankings of AIIMS Jodhpur, AIIMS Bhubaneswar, AIIMS Rishikesh, AIIMS Bhopal and AIIMS Raipur improved; AIIMS Patna slipped by one position. Rest of the AIIMS institutes have not made their debut in the NIRF Ranking yet. On the other hand, AIIMS Delhi has also topped the chart in the NIRF Dental Ranking.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Why is AIIMS New Delhi the best medical institute in India?
A: 

Considered one of the top medical institutes in India, AIIMS gets a lot of support from the government in terms of funding, but what really sets them apart is their dedicated faculty members, extremely low fee, exposure to the field and a lot more. As per a verified student's review on Shiksha, "Students are provided with many job opportunities. They can also continue with their studies (MD/MS) if pursuing MBBS from AIIMS Delhi. Almost 90%-100% of students get selected in the same college or other top hospitals in India". While the private colleges charge extremely hefty fee amounts that even go up to 1 crore for their medical courses, the same can be obtained from AIIMS New Delhi at a tuition fee as low as INR 6,080 for the complete course. Additionally, the institute got ranked at the first position by NIRF in 2022 under the Medical category. 

Q:   Has AIIMS Delhi ranked well in India Today Rankings?
A: 

AIIMS Delhi has been ranked well by the India Today under the 'Medical Universities' category. Through the years, the India Today rankings for AIIMS Delhi indicate the institute's strong performance in crucial areas such as the Quality of Education, Conducting Impactful Research, the Expertise of Faculty members, and Overall Institutional Management. These good rankings not only prove the institute's positive reputation but also highlight its excellence across diverse domains, evaluated against the standards established by the India Today.

AIIMS College in India at Development Stage

Several AIIMS are at different stages of development. Construction work has already been over at some of these AIIMS, and they will soon be operational. Here is the list of these AIIMS colleges and the name of the state where these colleges are located.

Name

State

Status

AIIMS Awantipora

J&K (Kashmir Region)

Under construction

AIIMS Rewari

Haryana

Under construction

AIIMS Darbhanga

Bihar

Under construction

AIIMS Bengaluru

Karnataka

Proposed

AIIMS Manipur

Manipur

Announced

AIIMS Kozhikode

Kerala

Sire selection done

Also Read: Top Medical Colleges in India

Courses offered by All AIIMS in India

AIIMS in India offers a variety of courses in medicine and its allied fields. These can be divided into undergraduate, postgraduate and super-specialisation. Apart from the above courses, AIIMS colleges in India also offers Doctoral programmes or PhD in various disciplines. The table given below enlists all the courses offered by the total AIIMS in India.

Undergraduate Courses

Postgraduate Courses

Super-specialisation

MBBS

MD

DM

BSc Nursing (Hons)

MS

MCh

BSc Nursing (Post basic)

MDS

Fellowship Programme

BSc (Hons) in Medical Technology and Radiography  

MSc Nursing

Bachelor of Optometry

M Biotech

MSc

Also Read: AIIMS Campus-wise Course List

How to Take Admission to AIIMS in India?

Admission to the courses offered by AIIMS in India is through exams like NEET UG, INI CET, and others. The Institute has a separate ‘Examination Section’ which is a competent authority for conducting these entrance tests and the corresponding counselling sessions. Refer to the table below to see which entrance test a candidate must apply for to appear for a particular course offered by the institute.

Course Entrance Test

MBBS

NEET

MD/MS/MDS/DM(6 years)/ MCh(6 years)

INI CET 

BSc Nursing (Hons)

AIIMS BSc Courses Entrance Examination

 

 

BSc Nursing (Post basic)

BSc (Hons) in Medical Technology and Radiography  

AIIMS Paramedical Entrance Exam


 

Bachelor of Optometry

MSc Nursing/ M Sc/ M Biotech

AIIMS MSc Courses Entrance Examination

DM / MCh (3 years)/ MD (Hospital Administration)

INI SS

Fee structure of the All AIIMS Colleges in India

The following table brings the fee structure of AIIMS for the different courses offered in AIIMS. 

AIIMS  Course Annual Fee (in INR)
AIIMS Delhi MBBS 6,080
BSc 1,000-2,400
MD/MS 2,110-2,490
MSc 1,400
MCh 3,330
MDS 1,944
PhD NA
DM 3,330
PG Diploma NA
AIIMS Jodhpur MBBS 24,100
BSc (Hons) Nursing 2,400
MD/MS 2,410
MSc Nursing 2,930-4,300
MDS 6,080
MPH 4,050
DM NA
AIIMS Bhubaneswar MBBS 26,350
BSc Nursing 2,540
MD 1.05 lakh
MS 1.05 lakh
MDS NA
AIIMS Bhopal MBBS 4,770
MD/MS 5,800
BSc Nursing 3,165
AIIMS Bilaspur MBBS NA
AIIMS Patna MBBS 26,000
BSc (Hons) Nursing 2,000
MD 2,000
MDS 6,000
MS 2,000
MCh NA
ANM NA
AIIMS Raipur MBBS 1,350
BSc 900-3,170
DM 3,380
MDS 5,780
MD 5,780
MS 5,780
MCh 3,380
PG Diploma 5,860
AIIMS Rishikesh MBBS 1,628
BSc  2,400-1.5 lakh
MD/MS 2,110
MDS 1,445
MSc 650
MCh NA
MPH 1.4 lakh
PG Diploma 2 lakh
AIIMS Raebarely MBBS 4,500
AIIMS Rajkot MBBS NA
AIIMS Nagpur MBBS 6,800
BSc 2,400
AIIMS Mangalgiri MBBS 6,080
BSc Nursing 2,400
MS NA
AIIMS Gorakhpur MBBS 6,080
AIIMS Guwahati MBBS 26,350
AIIMS Bibinagar MBBS 6,080
AIIMS Bathinda MBBS 7,330
AIIMS Kalyani MBBS 6,080
AIIMS Deoghar MBBS 26,350
BSc Nursing 2,400
AIIMS Vijaypur MBBS NA
AIIMS Madurai MBBS NA

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AIIMS India: MBBS Seat Intake 

Seat intake for the MBBS courses has increased after the establishment of new AIIMS campuses nationwide. These are expected to increase after the completion of the proposed AIIMS.

Institute Seats
AIIMS Bathinda 150
AIIMS Bhopal 125
AIIMS Bhubaneshwar 125
AIIMS Bibinagar 100
AIIMS Bilaspur 50
AIIMS Delhi 132
AIIMS Deoghar 125
AIIMS Gorakhpur 125
AIIMS Guwahati 50
AIIMS Jodhpur 125
AIIMS Kalyani 125
AIIMS Madurai 50
AIIMS Manglagiri/Vijayawada (Guntur) 125
AIIMS Nagpur 125
AIIMS Patna 125
AIIMS Rae Bareli 100
AIIMS Raipur 125
AIIMS Rajkot 50
AIIMS Rishikesh 125
AIIMS Vijaypur 62

The government is setting up new AIIMS institutes with the objective of making 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.

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brao lokadi

a year ago

We want AIIMS college in Telangana? is this possible?

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guest Rehbar

a year ago

We want AIIMS in Jharkhand

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sravan sravan

2 years ago

We want AIIMS in karimnagar in Telangana.

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Ramu Nakka

a year ago

Neet UG only