All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi offers medical, nursing, and allied health programs characterized by intense national competition and heavily subsidized costs. Because the institute is publicly funded under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, listed course fees do not present a barrier for admitted Indian nationals. The primary applicant decision focuses on program eligibility, duration, and the rigorous national entrance pathways required to secure a seat.

Program Fit and Entry Routes

Applicants must match their academic background to specific entrance exams. The following matrix outlines the primary pathways, entry requirements, and the exams required for admission to AIIMS New Delhi.

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Program	Duration	Applicant Background & Minimum Eligibility	Entrance Route
MBBS	5.5 years	10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English. Minimum 50-60% aggregate depending on category.	NEET-UG via MCC Counselling
B.Sc. (Hons) Nursing	4 years	Female candidates only. 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English. Minimum 55% aggregate (50% SC/ST).	AIIMS B.Sc. Entrance
B.Sc. Paramedical	3.5 to 4 years	10+2 with English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Mathematics. Minimum 50% aggregate (45% SC/ST).	AIIMS Paramedical Entrance
B.Sc. Nursing (Post-Basic)	2 years	10+2 plus Diploma in GNM and registration with any State Nursing Council.	AIIMS B.Sc. Entrance
MD / MS / MDS	3 years	MBBS/BDS from a recognized institution and a 12-month compulsory rotating internship. Minimum 55% aggregate.	INI-CET
M.Sc. Nursing	2 years	B.Sc. Nursing degree with minimum 60% aggregate and State Nursing Council registration.	AIIMS M.Sc. Entrance
DM / M.Ch.	3 or 6 years	MD/MS/DNB (for 3-year) or MBBS plus internship (for 6-year).	INI-SS

Undergraduate Course Structures and Costs

MBBS Program

The flagship MBBS program spans 5.5 years, which includes a mandatory 1-year clinical internship. Admissions are handled exclusively through the centralized Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) based on NEET-UG scores, rather than a standalone AIIMS exam.

The total academic fee for the entire 5.5-year duration for Indian nationals is highly subsidized, requiring a one-time payment of approximately ₹1,628 at the time of admission. This total comprises:

• Tuition Fee: ₹1,350
• Registration Fee: ₹25
• Laboratory Fee: ₹90
• Caution Money: ₹100 (refundable)
• Student Union Fee: ₹63

Foreign National Limitation: Foreign students admitted to the MBBS program do not receive this subsidy. The fee structure for foreign nationals is completely different, typically billed at US $75,000 for the entire course duration, payable in installments.

B.Sc. Nursing Programs

The 4-year B.Sc. (Hons) Nursing program is restricted entirely to female candidates. At the New Delhi campus, 96 seats are allocated annually for this comprehensive midwifery and nursing care curriculum. For working professionals, the 2-year B.Sc. Nursing (Post-Basic) program reserves 30 seats for external applicants and 20 for AIIMS departmental candidates.

The total academic fee for the 4-year program ranges from ₹3,165 to ₹4,065, paid upon admission. Material components include:

• Tuition Fee: ₹600 (total for 4 years)
• Registration Fee: ₹25
• Pot Money: ₹960
• Caution Money: ₹100 (refundable)

Post-Basic candidates face an even lower total fee due to the shorter 2-year duration, with the tuition component dropping to ₹200 and pot money to ₹480.

B.Sc. Paramedical Courses

AIIMS New Delhi offers several specialized paramedical degrees. Unlike nursing, these are open to all genders. The required subject combinations and course durations differ by specialization:

• Bachelor of Optometry (24 seats) & Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology (11 seats): These are 4-year courses formatted as 3 years of academic instruction plus a 1-year mandatory internship. Candidates may apply with either Mathematics or Biology in their 10+2 background.
• Operation Theatre Technology (20 seats), Dental Operating Room Assistant (2 seats), and Dental Hygiene (2 seats): These are 3.5-year courses. Biology is compulsory for admission.

Paramedical fees are similarly subsidized, typically ranging between ₹425 and ₹3,080 for the entire duration depending on the specific laboratory and pot money requirements of the course.

Undergraduate Withdrawal Penalty: Applicants who join any B.Sc. course (Nursing or Paramedical) and leave mid-stream before completion are liable to pay a penalty of ₹5,000 to compensate for the wasted seat. Original certificates deposited at admission are not returned until the course is completed or the penalty is paid.

Postgraduate and Super-Specialty Courses

MD, MS, and MDS Programs

Postgraduate medical training spans three years. Admission requires passing the Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI-CET), managed directly by AIIMS. Applicants must complete their 12-month rotating MBBS internship on or before the session's specific cutoff date (usually January 31 or July 31).

• Listed Fees vs. Stipend: The total academic fee for the entire 3-year tenure ranges from ₹3,000 to ₹5,000. Core components include a tuition fee of ₹700 to ₹750, a ₹25 registration fee, and minor laboratory charges. Because residents work extensively in the hospital, they receive a substantial monthly stipend under the 7th Central Pay Commission, effectively eliminating the cost of education and providing a net positive income throughout the program.
• Postgraduate Withdrawal Penalty: AIIMS New Delhi enforces a severe financial penalty to deter postgraduates from abandoning their seats. Candidates who resign from an MD/MS course within six months of joining must pay a penalty of ₹3,00,000. If the withdrawal occurs after six months, the penalty increases to ₹5,00,000.

DM and M.Ch. Programs

Super-specialty admissions operate via the INI-SS examination. AIIMS New Delhi offers two pathways:

• 3-Year Courses: Designed for candidates who have already completed their MD, MS, or DNB in a relevant discipline.
• 6-Year Courses: Direct-entry super-specialty programs (such as Neurosurgery or Pediatric Surgery) available to candidates immediately after completing their MBBS and 1-year internship. Fees and stipend structures for super-specialty residents mirror the highly subsidized framework of the MD/MS programs.

Hostel, Mess, and Additional Living Costs

While academic instruction costs almost nothing, applicants must budget for mandatory living expenses if they utilize campus facilities.

• Hostel Accommodation: Typically mandatory for nursing students and highly encouraged for MBBS and resident doctors. The academic fee structure does not cover room and board. Students pay separate hostel rent and related charges (historically totaling around ₹4,228 annually).
• Security Deposits: Room allotment requires an additional refundable hostel security deposit (usually ₹1,000).
• Mess Charges: Mess dues are compulsory for nursing students residing in hostels. These are paid monthly in advance directly to the mess-in-charge (historically ₹700 per month, subject to periodic revision).
• Library Access: Students wishing to utilize the National Medical Library facilities near the campus must deposit an extra ₹50.

All fee payments must be completed via cash, card, net banking, or UPI only after the applicant has been declared medically fit by the institute's duly constituted Medical Board during the reporting process. Fees once paid are non-refundable, even if the student leaves the institute prior to completing a semester.