ENTRANCE EXAMINATION - AT A GLANCE
All-India Institute of Medical Sciences was established as an institution of national importance by an Act of Parliament with the objects to develop patterns of teaching in Undergraduate and Post-graduate Medical Education in all its branches so as to demonstrate a high standard of Medical Education in India; to bring together in one place educational facilities of the highest order for the training of personnel in all important branches of health activity; and to attain self-sufficiency in Post-graduate Medical Education.
The Institute has comprehensive facilities for teaching, research and patient-care. As provided in the Act, AIIMS conducts teaching programs in medical and para-medical courses both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and awards its own degrees. Teaching and research are conducted in 42 disciplines. In the field of medical research AIIMS is the lead, having more than 600 research publications by its faculty and researchers in a year. AIIMS also runs a College of Nursing and trains students for B.Sc.(Hons.) Nursing post-certificate) degrees.
Twenty-five clinical departments including four super specialty centers manage practically all types of disease conditions with support from pre- and Para-clinical departments. However, burn cases, dog-bite cases and patients suffering from infectious diseases are not entertained in the AIIMS Hospital. AIIMS also manages a 60-beded hospital in the Comprehensive Rural Health Centre at Ballabgarh in Haryana and provides health cover to about 2.5 lakh population through the Centre for Community Medicine.
Objectives of AIIMS
· To develop a pattern of teaching in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education in all its branches so as to demonstrate high standard of medical education to all medical colleges and other allied institutions in India.
· To bring together in one place educational facilities of the highest order for the training of the personnel in all important branches of the health activity.
· to attain self sufficiency in postgraduate in medical education.
Functions of AIIMS
· Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in medical and related physical biological sciences.
· Nursing and dental education
· Innovations in education.
· Producing medical teachers for the country.
· Research in medical and related sciences.
· Health care : preventive, promotive and curative; primary, secondary & tertiary.
· Community based teaching and research
The basic information regarding the programme details for admission to different programmes by the Institute are given in a tabular form. The same indicates the name, duration of the course, tentative month of the examination and its Admission Notice.
S.No. | Name of Course | Eligibility | Duration | Month of Exam | Admission Notice |
1. | B.Sc. (Hons). Paramedical Courses i) Ophthalmic Techniques ii) Medical Technology in Radiography | 10+2 or equivalent with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) in English, Physics Chemistry & Bio. or Maths | 3 Yrs. | June | March |
2. | B.Sc. (Hons). Nursing | 10+2 or equivalent with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) in English, Physics Chemistry & Bio. Age 17Yrs. & above (for female candidates only) | 4Yrs. | June | March |
3. | B.Sc. (Hons). (Post Certificate) | 10+2 or equivalent Certificate in Gen. Nsg. & Midwifery and be an 'A' Grade Nurse, registered with State Nurses Registration council. Minimum 3yrs. experience as a staff Nurse in a recognised hospital or as a public health nurse. | 2 Yrs. | June | March |
4.(i) | M.Sc. / M. Biotech (Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pharmacology) | B.Sc. (Minimum 3 years duration in any subjects) B.V. Sc./B. Pharma with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST) OR MBBS/BDS with atleast 55% marks (50% for SC/ST) | 2 Yrs. | July | March |
4.(ii) | M.Sc. (Perfusion Technology) | B.Sc. with Biology or B.Sc. In Perfusion Technology from a recognised University. | 2 Yrs. | July | March |
4.(iii) | M.Sc. (Nuclear Medicine Technology) | B.Sc. In Nuclear Medicine from a recog. University OR B.Sc. with Physics/ Chemistry / Maths from a recognised University. OR B.Sc. in allied/related subject i.e. Radio Diagnosis (MRT) Radiotherapy from a recog. University. OR B.Sc. in Life Sc. with Physics as a subject from recognised University. | 2 Yrs. | July | March |
4.(iv) | M.Sc. (Urology Technology) | B.Sc. with Science (Biology Compulsory at 10+2 level) OR B.Sc. Theatre Technique. | 2 Yrs. | July | March |
4.(v) | M.Sc. Nursing Cardiological/CTVS Nursing Oncological Nursing Neurosciences Nursing Nephrological Nursing Critical Care Nursing Paediatric Nursing Psychiatric Nursing | B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing, B.Sc. Nursing (PC)/ Post Basic from any recognised University with 60% marks (55% marks for SC/ST) | 2 Yrs. | July | March |
5. | MBBS | 10+2 or equivalent with 60% marks (50% for SC/ST) in English, Physics Chemistry & Bio. Age: 17yrs.. as on 31st of December of the year of admission & above | 5½ Yrs. | 1st. June | December |
6. | AIPGMEE MD/MS/MDS/ P.G. Diploma | MBBS/BDS OR Foreign Medical degree from a college recognised by MCI/DCI. Date of completion of internship (12 months) on or before 31st March or earlier. | 3 Yrs. from the date of admission | January | September |
7. | AIIMS-PG (MD/MS/MDS) | MBBS/BDS with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST) and must have completed 12 months compulsory internship in a recognised hospital. | 3 Yrs. | May & November | March & August |
8. | DM | MD in required speciality Age limit 35 yrs (5 yrs. relaxable for SC/ST) upper age limit is not applicable for sponsored candidates. | 3 Yrs. | June & December | March & August |
9.(i) | M.Ch. | MS in General Surgery of AIIMS OR any other University recognised by MCI Age limit: 35 yrs. relaxable for SC/ST) upper age limit is not applicable for sponsored candidates. | 3 Yrs. | June / December | March & August |
9.(ii) | M.Ch. (6 yrs. course) | MBBS degree & one year compulsory Internship with 55% marks in aggregate in all MBBS professional exams. The eligibility criteria are the same as specified for MD/MS (3 year course) | 6 Yrs. | June / December | March & August |
10. | MHA | Medical Graduate: MBBS with 55% marks minimum 3 yrs. exp. in a recognised hospital OR 5 yrs. experience as Gen. Practitioner.
Non Med. Graduates: Eligible for sponsored seat only Bachelor's degree in Arts or Science Nursing OR Business Admn. OR Commerce OR Engineering OR any Technical subject with atleast 60% marks. Experience of 7 yrs. in responsible Administrative position. | 2 Yrs. for Medical Graduates
3 Yrs. for non-Medical Graduates | June/ December
June/ December | March & August
March & August |
11. | Ph.D Admission to Ph.D. is subject to availability of research/ funds/fellowship/grant from recognised funding agencies. | M.Sc. OR Master Degree in any subject allied to Bio-Medical Sciences OR Master degree in Nursing with 60% marks. OR Master of Surgery OR Doctor of Medicine OR MBBS with a minimum of 55% marks. in the professional examinations OR an equivalent Degree OR Diplomat of the NBE. | 3-5 Yrs. | January / July | March & August |
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