All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
AIIMS Paramedical doesn't hand you a neat syllabus document. Ask the examination section for one, and the official response - printed in multiple prospectuses across AIIMS campuses - is blunt: "No syllabus for examination has been prescribed by the institute." What they do tell you is that the exam tests knowledge at the 10+2 level, following the NCERT curriculum for Physics, Chemistry, and either Biology or Mathematics. That's it. No chapter list. No topic weightage. No official blueprint.
So where does that leave you? With the NCERT Class 11 and 12 textbooks as your foundation, and the NEET UG 2026 syllabus - released by the National Medical Commission on 22 December 2025 - as your most authoritative topical guide. This article builds a complete subject-wise framework from that syllabus, cross-checked against years of AIIMS paramedical question trends. If you're aiming for the AIIMS Paramedical exam on 4 July 2026, this is your preparation map.
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, released the 2026 notification on 25 March 2026. Registration opened the same day and ran through 24 April 2026, with a correction window until 3 May 2026. The exam is a computer-based test (CBT) with a single 90-minute sitting.
| Detail | Specification |
|---|---|
| Exam date | 4 July 2026 (Saturday) |
| Mode | Online (CBT) |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Total questions | 90 MCQs |
| Subjects | Physics (30), Chemistry (30), Biology/Mathematics (30) |
| Total marks | 90 |
| Marking | +1 correct, -1/3 incorrect, 0 unanswered |
| Medium | English and Hindi |
| Admit card release | 27 June 2026 |
| Result declaration | 10 July 2026 |
| Application fee (General/OBC) | ₹2,000 |
| Application fee (SC/ST/EWS) | ₹1,600 |
| PWBD candidates | Exempted |
You must choose between Biology and Mathematics for the third section. Which one depends entirely on your target course. For Bachelor of Optometry, B.Sc. Medical Radiology & Imaging Technology, and a handful of others, Mathematics is accepted. For most - Operation Theatre Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Dental Hygiene, Anaesthesia Technology - Biology is compulsory. Check the prospectus for your specific programme before locking in your choice.
Across AIIMS campuses, approximately 294 seats are available for B.Sc. Paramedical courses (excluding B.Sc. Nursing, which has its own separate exam). The competition is steep: about 15,000 candidates appeared in 2025, and qualifying ranks for top courses like B.Sc. (Hons.) MLT at AIIMS Delhi require scores above 65 out of 90 for general category candidates.
Here's the verbatim line from the AIIMS Kalyani prospectus, which mirrors the language used by other AIIMS institutes:
"No syllabus for examination has been prescribed by the institute. The general standard of each entrance examination will be that of 12th class under the 10+2 scheme or an equivalent examination of an Indian university/board."
This isn't neglect - it's deliberate. AIIMS expects you to have studied the standard NCERT curriculum. The questions will be at the 10+2 difficulty level, not beyond it. The entrance test for B.Sc. courses at AIIMS Delhi follows the same principle: 30 questions each from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (or Mathematics), drawn entirely from Class 11 and 12 NCERT content.
For paramedical aspirants without an official topic list, the NEET UG 2026 syllabus serves as the most comprehensive proxy. It's broader than what AIIMS paramedical typically demands, but studying from it means you won't miss anything that could appear. Topics that are irrelevant to paramedical (like advanced plant physiology sections) may be tested with lighter, more conceptual questions - but they're not excluded by any official rule.
The following breakdown draws from the NMC-released NEET UG 2026 syllabus - the best available substitute until AIIMS publishes something more specific. Use it as your scaffold. Cross-check against the NCERT textbooks themselves, because that's where the questions originate.
Physics in AIIMS paramedical exams tests concepts, not heavy computation. Expect questions that connect to medical instrumentation - think optics for microscopes, electricity for ECG machines, electromagnetic waves for diagnostic imaging.
Class 11 Topics:
| Unit | Topics |
|---|---|
| Physics and Measurement | SI units, significant figures, errors in measurements, dimensional analysis and its applications |
| Kinematics | Motion in a straight line and plane, projectile motion, uniform circular motion, relative velocity |
| Laws of Motion | Newton's three laws, static and kinetic friction, centripetal force, banked roads |
| Work, Energy, and Power | Work-energy theorem, kinetic and potential energy, conservation of mechanical energy, collisions |
| Rotational Motion | Centre of mass, torque, angular momentum, moment of inertia, parallel and perpendicular axes theorems |
| Gravitation | Universal law, acceleration due to gravity (variation with altitude/depth), Kepler's laws, orbital velocity, energy of satellite |
| Properties of Solids and Liquids | Stress-strain, Hooke's law, Young's modulus, viscosity, Bernoulli's principle, surface tension, capillary rise |
| Thermodynamics | Thermal equilibrium, zeroth and first law, isothermal and adiabatic processes, second law |
| Kinetic Theory of Gases | RMS speed, degrees of freedom, equipartition of energy, mean free path |
| Oscillations and Waves | SHM, wave motion, standing waves in strings and organ pipes, beats |
Class 12 Topics:
| Unit | Topics |
|---|---|
| Electrostatics | Coulomb's law, electric field and potential, Gauss's law applications, capacitors in series/parallel |
| Current Electricity | Ohm's law, resistivity, Kirchhoff's laws, Wheatstone bridge, metre bridge, internal resistance of cells |
| Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism | Biot-Savart law, Ampere's law, force on moving charges, moving coil galvanometer, magnetic dipole |
| Electromagnetic Induction | Faraday's law, Lenz's law, self and mutual inductance, AC generator and transformer |
| Electromagnetic Waves | Displacement current, EM spectrum (radio to gamma rays), applications |
| Optics | Reflection, refraction, lens formula, total internal reflection, microscope and telescope, wave optics (interference, diffraction, polarisation) |
| Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation | Photoelectric effect, Einstein's equation, de Broglie relation |
| Atoms and Nuclei | Bohr model, hydrogen spectrum, mass-energy relation, nuclear fission and fusion |
| Electronic Devices | Semiconductors, p-n junction diode as rectifier, Zener diode, logic gates (OR, AND, NOT, NAND, NOR) |
Practical/Experimental Skills (listed in NEET syllabus and relevant to paramedical - some questions may appear): Vernier callipers, screw gauge, metre bridge for resistivity, Ohm's law verification, p-n junction diode characteristics, focal length of lenses/mirrors using parallax method, prism-angle of deviation plot, travelling microscope for refractive index of glass slab.
Chemistry splits evenly across Physical, Inorganic, and Organic - but the paramedical tilt favours Organic and the bio-relevant chunks of Physical Chemistry. Biomolecules is non-negotiable.
Physical Chemistry:
| Unit | Key Topics |
|---|---|
| Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry | Mole concept, molar mass, empirical and molecular formulae, stoichiometry |
| Atomic Structure | Bohr model, quantum numbers, orbitals (s,p,d shapes), Aufbau principle, Hund's rule, Pauli exclusion principle |
| Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure | Ionic and covalent bonds, VSEPR theory, hybridization, molecular orbital theory, hydrogen bonding |
| Chemical Thermodynamics | First law, enthalpy, Hess's law, spontaneity (ΔG), equilibrium constant relation |
| Solutions | Concentration terms, Raoult's law, ideal/non-ideal solutions, colligative properties, van't Hoff factor |
| Equilibrium | Chemical and ionic equilibrium, Le Chatelier's principle, pH, buffer solutions, solubility product |
| Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry | Oxidation numbers, Nernst equation, conductance, Kohlrausch's law, fuel cells |
| Chemical Kinetics | Rate law, order and molecularity, Arrhenius equation, activation energy |
Inorganic Chemistry:
| Unit | Focus |
|---|---|
| Classification of Elements | Periodic trends - ionization enthalpy, electronegativity, atomic radii |
| P-Block Elements (Groups 13-18) | General trends, unique behaviour of first element in each group |
| D- and F-Block Elements | Transition metals - oxidation states, colour, magnetic properties; K₂Cr₂O₇, KMnO₄ preparation and uses |
| Coordination Compounds | IUPAC nomenclature, Werner's theory, isomerism, crystal field theory basics, importance in biological systems |
Organic Chemistry:
| Unit | Core Content |
|---|---|
| Basic Principles | Tetravalency of carbon, hybridization, structural and stereoisomerism, IUPAC nomenclature, inductive/resonance/hyperconjugation effects |
| Hydrocarbons | Alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, aromatic hydrocarbons - preparation, properties, electrophilic substitution mechanisms |
| Organic Compounds with Halogens | Haloalkanes and haloarenes - substitution reactions, environmental effects of chloroform, DDT |
| Organic Compounds with Oxygen | Alcohols, phenols, ethers (identification, dehydration), aldehydes/ketones (nucleophilic addition, Aldol, Cannizzaro), carboxylic acids |
| Organic Compounds with Nitrogen | Amines - basicity, classification, diazonium salts |
| Biomolecules | Carbohydrates (glucose, fructose, sucrose), proteins (α-amino acids, peptide bond), nucleic acids (DNA/RNA structure), vitamins, hormones |
Biology is the heavyweight - 50% of the total marks for PCB candidates. Two units dominate: Human Physiology and Genetics. If you master these, you've covered nearly 40% of the Biology section.
Class 11 Biology:
| Unit | Key Topics |
|---|---|
| Diversity in Living World | Five-kingdom classification (Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, Animalia), viruses and viroids |
| Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants | Plant tissues and anatomy (root, stem, leaf); animal tissues (epithelial, connective, muscular, nervous) |
| Cell Structure and Function | Prokaryotic vs eukaryotic, cell organelles (structure and function), biomolecules (proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids), enzymes, cell cycle (mitosis, meiosis) |
| Plant Physiology | Photosynthesis (C3/C4, photophosphorylation), respiration (glycolysis, Krebs, ETS), plant growth regulators (auxin, gibberellin, cytokinin, ABA, ethylene) |
| Human Physiology | Respiratory system, circulatory system (heart, cardiac cycle, ECG), excretory system (nephron, urine formation), muscular and skeletal system, neural control, endocrine system |
Class 12 Biology:
| Unit | Key Topics |
|---|---|
| Reproduction | Sexual reproduction in flowering plants (pollination, double fertilisation), human reproduction (gametogenesis, menstrual cycle, embryo development), reproductive health (ART, contraception) |
| Genetics and Evolution | Mendelian inheritance, sex determination, DNA replication, transcription, translation, gene regulation (brief) |
| Biology and Human Welfare | Human health and diseases (immunity, AIDS, cancer), microbes in human welfare |
| Biotechnology | Recombinant DNA technology, PCR, cloning vectors, GM crops, gene therapy |
| Ecology | Organisms and populations (adaptations, interactions), ecosystem (nutrient cycling, succession), biodiversity and conservation |
AIIMS doesn't publish weightage. But the pattern across years of AIIMS paramedical, AIIMS B.Sc. Nursing, and NEET papers is consistent enough to guide your priorities.
Biology - Where Marks Cluster:
Analysis of 2024-25 AIIMS nursing and paramedical papers shows:
| Chapter/Area | Approximate Share |
|---|---|
| Human Physiology | 20-25% |
| Genetics and Molecular Biology | 15-18% |
| Cell Biology and Cell Division | 8-10% |
| Plant Physiology | 10-12% |
| Reproduction (Plant and Human) | 10-12% |
| Ecology and Environment | 8-10% |
| Biotechnology | 8-10% |
| Diversity in Living World | 5-7% |
Human Physiology and Genetics combined can deliver 35-40% of the Biology marks. These should be your first priority.
Chemistry - Section-Wise Distribution:
| Area | Approximate Share |
|---|---|
| Organic Chemistry (all chapters) | 35-40% |
| Physical Chemistry | 30-35% |
| Inorganic Chemistry | 25-30% |
Within Organic, biomolecules, aldehydes/ketones/carboxylic acids, and basic principles appear most frequently. In Physical Chemistry, equilibrium, thermodynamics, and solutions carry consistent weight. In Inorganic, coordination compounds, p-block, and periodic properties are tested every year.
Physics - Consistent Weight Carriers (based on NEET and AIIMS paper analysis):
| Chapter | Approximate Emphasis |
|---|---|
| Optics (ray and wave) | 12-15% |
| Current Electricity | 10-12% |
| Modern Physics (atoms, nuclei, semiconductors) | 10-12% |
| Mechanics (kinematics, laws, work-energy, rotational) | 15-18% |
| Thermodynamics and KTG | 6-8% |
| Electrostatics | 8-10% |
| Electromagnetic Waves | 3-5% |
| Properties of Matter (fluids, elasticity) | 5-7% |
For AIIMS paramedical specifically - where medical instrumentation context matters - optics and electricity are disproportionately important. Know how a microscope works. Understand resistance and Ohm's law as they relate to equipment.
The NEET UG 2026 syllabus removed several topics from the curriculum. While AIIMS doesn't formally announce deletions for paramedical, the NCERT-revised curriculum - which the exam follows - no longer includes:
Biology deletions (from NEET 2026):
Chemistry deletions:
Physics deletions:
These are directional. If your NCERT textbook was printed after 2023, the deleted sections are already removed or marked. Don't waste time on chapters that don't appear in the current NCERT editions.
Students often treat the two exams as interchangeable. They're not.
No Section B numericals: NEET UG 2026 has a mandatory Section B with 5 numerical value questions per subject. AIIMS paramedical has none. Every question is a standard four-option MCQ.
Lighter on Physics computation: The paramedical Physics section tests understanding more than calculation. You'll see fewer multi-step numericals than NEET.
More applied Biology: Expect case-based questions - "A patient with this symptom, which hormone is deficient?" - rather than pure recall.
Mathematics option: Courses like B.Optom and B.Sc. Medical Radiology allow Mathematics instead of Biology. No NEET equivalent exists.
Exam duration is shorter: 90 minutes for 90 questions versus NEET's 3 hours 20 minutes for 200 questions. Speed matters differently: you have 1 minute per question instead of 1 minute per question, but the difficulty is lower, so accuracy under time pressure is the skill to build.
General Knowledge not tested: Despite some outdated sources claiming a GK section, the confirmed 2026 pattern has only three subjects - Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics. No aptitude, no GK. The AIIMS Kalyani prospectus for B.Sc. courses confirms this: the written test is "one paper of 2 hours duration and consisting of objective type [multiple choice questions] in four parts of 30 questions each in subjects of Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Mathematics."
The AIIMS Paramedical exam feeds into multiple B.Sc. programmes across campuses. Your subject eligibility matters:
Courses where Biology is compulsory:
Courses where Biology or Mathematics is accepted:
Always verify against the current year's prospectus. Course offerings and subject requirements can shift between academic sessions.
You don't need AIIMS to hand you a topic list. You need structure. Here's a 90-day preparation approach that works backward from the 4 July 2026 exam date.
Phase 1: Foundation (First 30 days - now through early June)
Cover the NCERT textbooks comprehensively. For Biology, read every chapter, every diagram, every summary box. Focus your first pass on:
For Chemistry:
For Physics:
Phase 2: Intensive Practice (Days 31-60 - June)
Shift from reading to solving. Use previous years' AIIMS paramedical question papers (available on the AIIMS exams portal). They show you the actual difficulty and question style. Pattern recognition matters more than theory at this stage.
Daily routine:
Mock tests: Take at least one full-length 90-minute test every 3 days. Treat each mock as the real exam - no pausing, no phones, honest attempt.
Phase 3: Refinement (Final 30 days - late June to exam day)
Stop covering new material. Your focus now is:
During preparation, refer only to these official sources:
aiimsexams.ac.in - for prospectuses, application forms, admit cards, resultsIgnore third-party sites claiming to have the "official AIIMS paramedical syllabus." They're repackaging NEET content, often with errors. Go directly to the source.
Before you invest months in preparation, confirm you meet these criteria:
| Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian citizen (OCI/PIO candidates may apply under foreign national category - check prospectus) |
| Age | Minimum 17 years as of 31 December 2026. No upper age limit. |
| Qualifying exam | Passed or appearing in 10+2 (or equivalent) from a recognised board |
| Mandatory subjects | English, Physics, Chemistry, and either Biology or Mathematics (depending on course) |
| Minimum marks (General/OBC/EWS) | 50% aggregate in PCB/Mathematics |
| Minimum marks (SC/ST) | 45% aggregate in PCB/Mathematics |
| Appearing candidates | Eligible if results are declared before 30 June 2026 and you can produce proof at counselling |
PWBD candidates have 5% horizontal reservation and should refer to the institute's medical board guidelines for disability assessment.
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