AIIMS New Delhi Scholarships: Eligibility & Scholarship Amount 2026

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.