Admission to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, operates through a fully centralised, entrance-based framework. The institute does not conduct a separate entrance examination for its flagship MBBS programme, nor does it retain any institutional, state, management, or NRI quotas. Instead, domestic undergraduate admissions are governed by the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) and allotted through the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).
For its nursing, paramedical, postgraduate, and super-specialty degrees, AIIMS New Delhi serves as the nodal examining authority, conducting the AIIMS B.Sc. entrance exams and the Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI-CET and INI-SS).
This guide outlines the verified eligibility requirements, application routes, selection stages, and critical deadlines for the 2026-27 admission cycles.
Immediate Actions and Upcoming Deadlines
As of late August 2026, the primary seat allocation processes for the July 2026 academic sessions across UG and PG programmes are concluding. The immediate upcoming admission cycle is the January 2027 session for postgraduate and super-specialty courses.
- INI-CET (January 2027 Session): The entrance exam for MD, MS, MDS, DM (6-year), and M.Ch (6-year) is scheduled for November 1, 2026. Prospective candidates must monitor the AIIMS Exams portal for the PAAR registration window, which is expected to open in September 2026. Results are tentatively scheduled for November 7, 2026.
- INI-SS (January 2027 Session): Candidates seeking 3-year DM, M.Ch, or MD Hospital Administration programmes must prepare for the autumn registration window leading into the November/December examination period.
- NEET UG and B.Sc. Programmes (2027 Session): Prospective undergraduate applicants should expect basic registrations for AIIMS nursing and paramedical exams to commence around February or March 2027, with NEET UG typically scheduled for May 2027.
MBBS Admission (via NEET UG)
AIIMS Delhi offers a total of 132 MBBS seats. Of these, 125 seats are allocated to Indian nationals strictly through the All India Quota (AIQ) based on NEET UG rank, while 7 seats are reserved for foreign nationals nominated by the Government of India.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for MBBS counselling at AIIMS Delhi, candidates must fulfill the following criteria:
- Age: Must be at least 17 years old by December 31 of the year of admission. There is no upper age limit.
- Academic Qualifications: Must have passed the 10+2 examination (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects.
- Minimum Aggregate: General and EWS candidates require a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. The requirement is 45% for General-PwBD candidates, and 40% for SC, ST, and OBC candidates.
- Qualifying Exam: Must secure a qualifying percentile in NEET UG.
Application and Counselling Process
- NEET UG: Candidates must first register for and clear the NEET UG examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
- MCC Registration: Qualified candidates must register on the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) portal under the "UG Medical" counselling section.
- Choice Filling and Locking: During the designated MCC choice-filling window, candidates must select AIIMS, New Delhi as their preferred institution.
- Seat Allotment: Seats are allotted based on the candidate's All India Rank (AIR) and category. Given the intense competition, securing a seat at AIIMS Delhi generally requires an AIR within the top 50 nationally for the unreserved category.
- Reporting and Verification: Allotted candidates must physically report to the AIIMS Delhi campus with original documents (Admit Card, Rank Letter, 10+2 marksheet, Category Certificate in the central government format) to complete medical fitness checks and fee payment.
B.Sc. Nursing and Paramedical Admissions
Unlike the MBBS programme, AIIMS conducts its own national-level entrance examinations for nursing and paramedical admissions. All applications are processed through the Prospective Applicants Advanced Registration (PAAR) system on the AIIMS exams portal, which splits the application into Basic Registration (free code generation and image upload) and Final Registration (fee payment and exam city selection).
B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing
- Eligibility: Restricted strictly to female candidates. Applicants must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English.
- Minimum Marks: 55% aggregate for General, OBC, and EWS categories; 50% for SC and ST categories.
- Selection: Admission is based solely on the AIIMS B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing Entrance Examination.
B.Sc. Nursing (Post-Basic)
- Eligibility: Open to both male and female candidates. Applicants must have passed 10+2 (or 10th standard for those who passed before 1986), hold a Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM), and be registered as a Nurse/Midwife with a State Nursing Council.
- Selection: Involves a two-stage process: a written entrance examination followed by a personal interview/assessment at AIIMS Delhi.
B.Sc. Paramedical Courses
- Eligibility: Open to both male and female candidates. Applicants must have passed 10+2 with English, Physics, Chemistry, and either Biology or Mathematics (depending on the specific course requirement).
- Minimum Marks: 50% aggregate for General, OBC, and EWS categories; 45% for SC and ST categories.
- Selection: Based on the AIIMS B.Sc. Paramedical Entrance Examination.
Postgraduate Admissions: INI-CET
The Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI-CET) is the sole gateway for admission to postgraduate medical courses, including MD, MS, MDS, DM (6-year), and M.Ch (6-year) at AIIMS Delhi. The exam is conducted twice a year for the July and January sessions.
Eligibility Requirements
- Degree: Candidates must possess a recognised MBBS degree (for medical courses) or BDS degree (for dental courses).
- Internship: Must have completed the mandatory 12-month compulsory rotating internship by the stipulated deadline for the respective session (usually late January for the Jan session and late July for the July session).
- Minimum Marks: General, OBC, and EWS candidates must have a minimum of 55% aggregate marks in MBBS/BDS. SC, ST, and PwBD candidates require 50%.
PAAR Application Process
- Basic Registration: Candidates must register their basic details and upload images well in advance. This registration is valid for subsequent sessions if not utilized.
- Generation of EUC: Applicants must generate an Examination Unique Code (EUC) for the specific session (e.g., January 2027).
- Final Registration: Completion of the application, payment of fees, and selection of the examination city.
Super-Specialty Admissions: INI-SS
Admission to 3-year DM, 3-year M.Ch, and MD (Hospital Administration) programmes is conducted via the Institute of National Importance Super-Specialty (INI-SS) entrance test, held bi-annually.
- Eligibility: Candidates must hold a requisite MD or MS degree in the specified broad specialty from a recognised university.
- Selection Process: The exam consists of two stages. Stage I is a written examination. Candidates who clear Stage I must undergo Stage II, which involves a departmental clinical, practical, or lab-based assessment. Final merit is determined by the combined scores of both stages.
Ph.D. and Fellowship Programmes
AIIMS Delhi offers Ph.D. and Fellowship opportunities, admitting scholars in the July and January sessions.
- Ph.D. Eligibility: Requires a Master's degree (M.Sc., MD, MS, MDS, or equivalent) in a relevant biomedical subject with at least 60% marks. Candidates with fellowships (like CSIR/UGC NET JRF) are often given preference or are exempt from certain stages of the internal entrance exam.
- Selection: Based on a written entrance test followed by a departmental clinical/practical assessment and interview.
