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#25 (NIRF Medical 2025)
NIRF Rank
Government
Ownership Type
AIIMS Bhopal Hospital
Associated Hospital
Established 2012
History
Introduction
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal, is a leading medical institution in India, founded by the Government of India in 2012. It was formed under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) with the aim of developing AIIMS-level medical institutions beyond the capital. It ranked 25th in the NIRF medical institution category for its research and professional practice, graduation outcome, outreach and inclusivity, and learning resources. The institution has a vast campus of approximately 170 acres, offering students advanced learning infrastructure, extensive clinical training at a tertiary care hospital, and highly qualified faculty. Reserving one of the 125 MBBS seats is extremely competitive due to the high NEET cut-off.
AIIMS Bhopal campus building beside the lake
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Recognition & Prestige
Rankings:
#25
NIRF Medical (2025)
#25
IIRF (of 70)
#14
India Today 2025 (of 54)
AIIMS Bhopal's NIRF medical rank rose from 31st in 2024 to 25th in 2025. Its teaching hospital has about 1,250 beds with a 97% occupancy rate and a daily footfall of roughly 4,000–5,000 patients.
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Academic Excellence
Beyond being part of the AIIMS chain, AIIMS Bhopal stands out for its Centre of Excellence status, a rising NIRF rank, a large high-occupancy teaching hospital, strong anatomy and faculty ratios, advanced research infrastructure, and government-funded affordability.
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Programme Structure
Students follow the national MBBS curriculum approved by the National Medical Commission, combining theory with hospital-based clinical training.
Total Duration:
5.5 Years
Internship Duration:
1 Year
Academic Duration:
4.5 Years (+ 1 Year Internship)
Course Type:
Full-time
Mode of study:
On campus
Degree:
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Course Type:
Full-time
Mode of Study:
On-campus
1 Year
These departments focus on the basic sciences that form the foundation of medical education:
1.5 Years
These subjects bridge the gap between fundamental sciences and clinical medicine:
2 Years
In this stage, students get clinical training across major hospital departments:
After the academic phase, students complete a 12-month compulsory rotating internship. The supplied rotation structure at AIIMS Bhopal is:
| Duration | Posting |
|---|---|
| 2 Months | Medicine |
| 2 Months | Surgery |
| 2 Months | Obstetrics & Gynaecology |
| 2 Months | Paediatrics |
| 2 Months | Community Medicine |
| 2 Months | Orthopaedics |
| 15 Days | Emergency / Casualty |
| Remaining duration | Elective postings |
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How to Apply
Admission to AIIMS Bhopal is based on NEET-UG. Students must qualify the exam to be eligible for counselling, which is conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) under the All India Quota system. MBBS seats are allotted based on NEET rank, category reservation, and seat availability during the counselling rounds.
The student must have completed Class 12 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English.
Subjects:
Category-wise minimum PCB marks are required (see table); the exact percentage depends on the candidate's category.
| Category | Minimum PCB % |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 50% |
| OBC / SC / ST | 40% |
| PwBD | 45% |
The student must be at least 17 years old by 31 December of the admission year.
The student must qualify NEET-UG in the same academic year.
NEET-UG Qualified
Valid NEET-UG score is required for admission
AIIMS Bhopal Cut-off Met
Must meet the closing rank for the respective category and quota (All India Quota)
To apply, students need to submit essential academic and identification documents:
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Important dates
NTA has not announced the NEET 2027 dates yet. These are the expected dates, based on the last three NEET cycles. We will update them as soon as the official dates are out.
February 2027
Expected in the first or second week of February, open for about a month
April 2027
Expected about a week before the exam, on the NTA portal
May 2027
Expected on the first Sunday of May (likely 2 May 2027)
June 2027
Expected four to six weeks after the exam
July to August 2027
AIQ and state counselling rounds expected to start
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NEET cutoffs
Approximate NEET-UG closing ranks for MBBS at AIIMS Bhopal (2023–2025), as supplied:
| Year | General (AIQ) Closing Rank | OBC Closing Rank (Approx.) | SC Closing Rank (Approx.) | ST Closing Rank (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 621 | 1323 | 5087 | 12872 |
| 2024 | 510 | 1135 | 12010 | 15645 |
| 2025 | 634 | 1152 | 7030 | 11713 |
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Affordable education
AIIMS Bhopal offers one of the most affordable MBBS programmes in India. Here is the fee and living-cost breakdown as supplied.
| Cost Component | Approximate Amount |
|---|---|
| MBBS Tuition Fee | ₹1,600 per year |
| Accommodation | ₹1,000 – ₹1,500 per year |
| Mess Charges | ₹2,500 – ₹4,000 per month |
| Study Material | ₹3,000 – ₹5,000 (mostly one-time) |
| Personal Expenses | ₹2,000 – ₹4,000 per month |
MBBS Fee (Total Course)
Approx. ₹6,000 – ₹7,000
World-Class Campus
AIIMS Bhopal has an advanced campus in Saket Nagar, Bhopal, with academic buildings, a ~1,250-bed teaching hospital, a trauma & emergency block, the Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Central Library, simulation and skill labs, sports complexes, a gymnasium, and residential complexes.
The campus spreads across approximately 150 acres in Saket Nagar, Bhopal, with academic buildings, hospital services, a trauma & emergency block, sports complexes, and residential complexes. The main academic building features modern lecture theatres, seminar halls, demonstration rooms, and skill and research laboratories.
The institute has modern digital classrooms and simulation-based training facilities that help students practise clinical procedures before working with real patients, alongside specific blocks for clinical training and education.
AIIMS Bhopal's teaching hospital has a capacity of approximately 1,250 beds, offering vast clinical exposure to students during their medical training.
The main library is a three-storey building seating about 250 students, with around 673 volumes in Anatomy, 525 in AYUSH, 80+ in Anesthesiology and many other subjects, plus access to medical textbooks, national and international journals, e-books, and online databases.
The residential complex provides separate hostel facilities for MBBS students, nursing students, and resident doctors, along with housing for faculty members and staff.
The campus has a well-equipped gymnasium, a central recreation area for indoor games like carrom, chess, and table tennis, and an outdoor sports complex for games such as volleyball and basketball.
History
The announcement of establishing AIIMS Bhopal was made in 2003 during the tenure of late Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, but it came to reality in 2012. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare founded it under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY), one of six AIIMS-like institutions approved in the first phase of the scheme to reduce regional differences in access to advanced tertiary healthcare and medical education.
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Housing
AIIMS Bhopal offers on-campus hostel accommodation for undergraduate, postgraduate, and nursing students, with buildings located close to the academic blocks and teaching hospital.
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Teachers
The institute's experienced faculty and leadership include:
Director, AIIMS Bhopal, a senior academic leader guiding the institution's development.
A well-known microbiologist and former Director, associated with major research initiatives.
Students learn directly from experienced doctors, surgeons, and researchers who combine academic knowledge with real clinical practice.
Experienced physicians and surgeons
Faculty with international publications
Medical researchers and scientists
Active involvement in medical research and innovation
Regular academic interaction
Personal mentorship
Clinical supervision during rotations
Continuous development of practical skills
Location
AIIMS Bhopal is located in Saket Nagar, Bhopal, and is well connected to the city's main transport services.
Nearest Railway
Rani Kamlapati Railway Station (Habibganj), approximately 6 km away; Bhopal Junction is about 10 km away
Airport
Raja Bhoj Airport, Bhopal, approximately 18 km from the institute
Area
Saket Nagar, a well-connected part of Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Your Roadmap to Success
Students can appear for competitive exams such as INI-CET and NEET-PG to pursue MD or MS specialisations in fields like internal medicine, surgery, paediatrics, radiology, and orthopaedics.
Working in government hospitals, district hospitals, and public health centres lets graduates support community healthcare, one of the best career choices for medical graduates.
Graduates can work as junior residents or medical officers in tertiary care hospitals, or start their own clinic.
Graduates also have the opportunity to build careers across the country's many reputed private hospital chains.
Many graduates prepare for international licensing exams such as the USMLE (United States), PLAB (United Kingdom), and AMC (Australia).
Research-focused graduates can pursue PhD programmes, clinical research fellowships, or academic careers in epidemiology, biotechnology, pharmacology, and public health with universities, research institutes, or healthcare organisations.
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Scholarship & Financial
AIIMS Bhopal students can apply for several scholarships to support their education; the major routes are:
Available to students based on academic performance and financial need, with eligibility decided according to the institution's guidelines and norms.
Available to eligible students, including post-matric scholarships for reserved categories and minorities, which may cover tuition and other academic fees as per government norms.
Institutional scholarships are applied for through the AIIMS Bhopal academic office, while government scholarships are applied for through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
Decide whether you are applying for an institutional (merit-based) scholarship or a government scholarship, as the application route differs.
Apply through the AIIMS Bhopal academic office for institutional scholarships, or through the National Scholarship Portal for government scholarships.
Submit required documents such as income certificates, academic records, and identity proof while filling the application form.
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Quick Comparison:
AIIMS Bhopal vs AIIMS New Delhi
| University | AIIMS BhopalBhopal, India | AIIMS New DelhiDelhi, India |
|---|---|---|
| College Type | Government | Government |
| Total Fees | ~₹6,000–7,000 (course) | ~₹5,400 |
| Recent Ranking | #25 (NIRF Medical 2025) | #1 (NIRF Medical) |
| Status | Institute of National Importance | Institute of National Importance |
| NMC Recognition | Yes | Yes |
| MBBS Seats | 125 | Approx. 125 |
| Counselling | NEET AIQ (MCC) | NEET AIQ (MCC) |
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