All India Institute of Medical Sciences

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha

One of India's premier medical schools, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Bhubaneswar, was established in 2012. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, established the institute under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojna (PMSSY). AIIMS Bhubaneswar, an Institute of National Importance, was placed 15th in India's medical category by NIRF 2024. Its repute and affordable fees make it one of the best options for Indian medical students. It provides various UG and graduate programs, including B.Sc. Nursing & Paramedical degrees, MS, MD, M.Ch, and DM, in addition to its renowned MBBS program.

For admission to MBBS and MD/MS programs, it accepts NEET UG and INI CET scores, respectively. The total fees of  MBBS program is INR 5,856. As a key government institution, it boasts cutting-edge infrastructure and some greatest student facilities.

Rankings at University

In Orissa and in India, Bhubaneswar is among the best medical schools. The ranking of university by several reputable ranking bodies is mentioned below:

Ranking in India:

The Indian government has designated it as an Institute of National Importance. The university Ranking in India by top ranking bodies is shown in the table below: 

Agency	Year	Rank in India
NIRF (Medical)	2024	15
NIRF (Medical)	2023	17
India Today (Medical)	2023	18
IIRF (Medical)	2023	26

 Ranking in Orissa:

It is one of the most prominent medical institutes in Eastern India. Here is its ranking in Orissa: 

Agency	Year	Rank in India
NIRF (Medical)	2023	2
India Today (Medical)	2023	1
IIRF (Medical)	2023	2

Admission to MBBS Program:

Primary curriculum at university, MBBS, lasts for 5.5 years and includes a mandatory rotatory internship of one year. NEET UG is the only requirement for admission to MBBS program. Admission to the course will be extended to candidates who achieve the predetermined NEET UG cutoff rank. Only through 4 rounds of centralized counseling conducted by MCC are all 125 MBBS seats at the institute filled under the All-India Quota. 

Duration:   5 Years 6 Months 

Number of Seats:     125

State Quota for Seats:   No 

Seat Matrix:  Open/ General: 48 Seats

                       OBC: 33 Seats

                      SC: 18 Seats

                     ST: 10 Seats

                    General-EWS: 11 Seats

                    Open-PwD: 2 Seats

                    General-EWS PwD/ OBC PwD/ SC PwD: 1 Each

Course Fee: INR 5,856 

Eligibility : 12th with at least 50% Marks in PCB & Must be at least 17 Years Old as of December 31 of Admission Year 

Selection Criteria:  Rank in NEET UG

Counselling:      Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)

Internship Duration:  1 Year (Last Year of Course)

Internship Stipend:  INR 26,300

Median Package:  INR 13 LPA (2022)

Admission to MBBS Program:

The major program offered by university is MBBS, which lasts for 5.5 years. MBBS admissions are only determined by NEET UG. To be assigned seats for admission to university, candidates with a valid NEET UG score must next appear for MCC NEET Counseling.

Course	Eligibility	Duration	Seat Intake
MBBS	12TH with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English with 55% Marks	5.5 Years	125

Admission to B.Sc Nursing & Paramedical Courses 

The institution only accepts female applicants for 4-year B.Sc. (Hons) Nursing program. Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT), Operation Theatre & Anaesthesiology (OTAT), and Medical Technology in Radiography and Radiotherapy are among the paramedical courses that the institute also provides. For admission to these courses at university, students must pass the AIIMS B.Sc. Entrance Exam.

Courses	Specializations	Eligibility	Duration	Seat Intake
B.Sc (Hons) Nursing	-	12th with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English with 55% Marks (50% for SC/ ST) in Aggregate.	4 Years	75
B.Sc Paramedical	Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT), Operation Theatre & Anaesthesiology (OTAT), Medical Technology in Radiography, Medical Technology in Radiotherapy (M.T.RT)	12th with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English with 50% Marks (45% for SC/ ST) in Aggregate.	3 Years	-

Admission to PG & Super Specialty Courses 

University provides full-time, 3-year admission to PG-level Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Master of Surgery (MS) programs, as well as DM and M.Ch. programs at the Super Specialty level. Admission to these courses is determined by AIIMS Delhi's INI CET, which is followed by seat allocation counseling.

Courses	Specializations	Eligibility	Duration
MD	General Medicine, Trauma and Emergency Medicine, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Radio Diagnosis, Anaesthesiology, Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Paediatrics, Bio-Chemistry, Anatomy, Community Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Physiology, Pathology	MBBS Degree with at least 55% Marks (50% for SC/ST) with 1 Year of Compulsory Rotating Internship	3 Years
MS	ENT, Orthopaedics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology	MBBS Degree with at least 55% Marks (50% for SC/ST) with 1 Year of Compulsory Rotating Internship	3 Years
DM	Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Clinical Hematology, Pulmonary Critical Care & Sleep Medicine	MD Degree	3 Years
M.Ch.	CTVS, Urology, Neurosurgery, Surgical Oncology, Pediatric Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery	M.S. Degree	3 Years

AIIMS Bhubaneswar life

Without a question, one of the most well-liked options for medical education in India is AIIMS Bhubaneswar. After being admitted, students sometimes want to know about living at the institute, particularly the academic load and campus or dorm life. The pupils' individual preferences greatly influence the response to this question. Some significant facets of life at university are listed below:

Academics:    With committed, informed, and pedagogically gifted faculty, AIIMS offers excellent academics. The classes aim to be both entertaining and intellectually stimulating. Both students and teachers willingly participate in all enjoyable extracurricular activities, creating a positive learning environment in the classroom.

Practicals:     Practical classes are given a lot of weight. Depending on the day, the practical lessons last anywhere from 2-6 hours. While preserving a very cheerful companionship, the junior and senior residents, in addition to the tutors, teach and assist the students in all practical lessons.

Extracurricular Activities & Fests:     In addition to the institute's demanding curriculum, there are various committees, teams, and groups that support students' overall character development. "Chiasma," one of the largest medical college festivals in all of Eastern India, is also held at university.

To experience the sights and sounds of Bhubaneswar, students at university also regularly embark on excursions. As a result, there is more to discover within and around university than just academics and practicals. 

Admissions to University:

Admission to all UG, PG, and Super Specialty courses is completely entrance-based. 

• The institute accepts NEET UG scores for admission to the MBBS program.
• MS, MD, DM, and M.Ch admissions are based on the score in INI CET.
• AIIMS conducts its own written examination for admission to B.Sc courses.

The detailed information about university Admission is as follows: 

Courses	Admission Process Details
MBBS Admission	Get a Valid Score in NEET UG Register for MCC NEET Counselling Seats will be allocated based on All-India NEET Ranks Report to the institute with Required Documents
B.Sc Admission	Register for AIIMS B.Sc Admission  Appear for AIIMS B.Sc Entrance Exam  Register for AIIMS Paramedical Counselling  Round-Wise Seat Allotment Lists will be released   Report to the Institute for Document Verification
PG & Super Specialty Admission	Register & Appear for AIIMS INI CET   Eligible Candidates need to register for INI CET Counselling Seats will be allocated based on rank in INI CET Report to the allocated institute for admission confirmation.

Hostels at University

As a central government institution, it provides its students with first-rate dormitory accommodations. All students at university are required to live in the hostels. For MBBS students, the institute has a brand-new dorm with all the newest amenities and contemporary infrastructure. MBBS students will be given hostel rooms on a double-sharing system, meaning that 2 students would share a room with separate need.

Hostel Facilities Provided by university:

• Separate Bed & Mattresses
• Separate Study Tables & Chairs
• Separate Almirahs (Spacious) 
• Proper Lights and Fans
• Weekly Room Cleaning Facility
• Good Ventilation & Balcony View 
• Clean & Well-Maintained Washrooms
• Calling Bell & Wi-Fi Facilities

Placements to University:

The official placement report for 2023 has not yet been announced by university. Nonetheless, information regarding UG and PG placements is included in the institute's NIRF 2024 Report. A brief overview of university Placements is provided here:

Particulars	MD/ MS Placement Statistics (2023)	MBBS Placement Statistics (2022)
Total Number of Students	76	90
Number of Students Placed	68	20
Median Package Offered	INR 15 LPA	INR 13 LPA