AIIMS New Delhi 2026: Courses, Admission, Fees, Placements, Ranking, Scholarships, ROI & Reviews

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi has exceptional placement and internship outcomes, with near-100% employability or progression to higher studies/residency. "Placements" here refer to post-graduation roles (often residencies, hospital jobs, or academia), as many graduates pursue further training rather than direct corporate jobs. Data is primarily from the NIRF 2025 report (released September 2025), reflecting placements/outcomes for the 2024 graduating batch (academic year data submitted in early 2025).

Placement Data (from NIRF 2025, for 2024 placements)

Near-100% placement rate across programs; many opt for higher studies or residencies at AIIMS/government hospitals.

Median packages (indicative salaries/stipends in early career roles like junior residency):

• UG 3-year programs (some paramedical/B.Sc): INR12.50 LPA (median salary of placed graduates).
• UG 4-year programs (B.Sc Nursing/related): INR 16 LPA (median).
• PG 2-year programs: INR 17 LPA (median).
• PG 1-year programs: INR 20 LPA (median).
• PG 3-year programs (MD/MS/MDS): INR 34 LPA (highest median among levels).
• PG 6-year programs (DM/M.Ch direct): INR 34 LPA (median).

Number placed (2025 data examples): UG 4-year 110 out of 116 eligible; PG 3-year 430 out of 460.

• Top "recruiters" include AIIMS itself (for residencies), government hospitals (central/state), private chains like Apollo, Fortis, Max Healthcare, research institutions, and international opportunities/fellowships. Many secure senior resident roles post-PG with INR 1 lakh+ monthly.

Internship Details (for MBBS, compulsory rotatory internship)

• Duration: 12 months (mandatory after 4.5 years of MBBS; includes rotations in Community Medicine, Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics, etc.).
• Stipend: Approximately INR 26,000–INR 30,000 per month (latest estimates for 2025-2026; sources indicate around INR 26,300–INR 28,000, with some reports at INR 30,000 at premier govt institutes like AIIMS). This is higher than many state colleges (INR 20,000–INR 25,000 range).
• Details: Completed at AIIMS hospital (2,400+ beds, high patient volume); provides hands-on training. Stipend is government-funded; no bond for rural service in most cases, but service obligation applies if leaving early.
• Recent context: Stipends follow central govt rules post-7th Pay Commission adjustments); exact amount can vary slightly by notifications (check latest via AIIMS Academic Section).

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi provides limited direct scholarships due to its extremely low fees MBBS total around INR 5,000-6,000 for the entire course, including hostel). Instead, students benefit from government schemes, merit-based awards, stipends during training, and external/private scholarships. No major need-based tuition waivers exist from the institute itself, as education is highly subsidized.

Key scholarship and financial support options include:

Merit Scholarships (Institute-level): 

• Awarded to top performers in MBBS professional exams. Students securing 1st, 2nd, or 3rd positions in 1st, 2nd, and Final Professional exams receive monthly payments (INR 7,500/ INR 5,000 INR 3,000 for respective ranks, for durations like 1.5–2 years per phase). Special book prizes of INR 20,000 are given for highest marks in subjects like Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry (2nd Prof books), and Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Forensic Medicine (3rd Prof books). These encourage academic excellence.
• Travel Grants: For presenting research at conferences.
• National conferences: INR 20,000
• International: INR 40,000–INR 80,000 (based on approval). 

Available to MBBS, B.Sc, PG students with accepted papers/posters. Apply via institute process with proof of acceptance and expenses.

Government & External Scholarships: Students commonly avail:

• Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship (for top 20% in Class 12).
• INSPIRE Scholarship (merit-based for science, up to INR 80,000/year).
• Post-Matric/Merit-cum-Means for minorities/SC/ST/OBC/EWS via National Scholarship Portal.
• Top Class Scholarship for SC/ST (covers tuition, living expenses at premier institutes like AIIMS).
• Private ones like AIIMSONIANS Scholarship (INR 10,000/year from trust), Winnie Sun Scholarship for girls, or others listed on portals (WeMakeScholars shows 200+ options).

Stipends & Financial Support: 

• No scholarships needed for fees, but residents get stipends Junior Residents INR 90,000+/month, higher for seniors. Interns receive INR 30,000/month.
• For reserved categories, additional government aid applies.