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Rishikesh, Uttarakhand

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh

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#13 (NIRF Medical 2025)

NIRF Rank

Government

Ownership Type

AIIMS Rishikesh Hospital

Associated Hospital

Established 2012

History

Introduction

AIIMS Rishikesh

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, was formed in 2012 under the first phase of the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY). Located in the Yoga Capital of the world, the institution follows international standards of medical education, aiming to develop sharp medical skills and conceptual clarity in its students. It is an Institute of National Importance with a top NIRF medical rank of 13th in 2025 and an overall NIRF rank of 78th. AIIMS Rishikesh runs a 960-bedded teaching hospital on campus offering more than 85 specialty clinics, with the goal of providing medical facilities to every marginalized individual without disparity, while focusing on advanced medical knowledge, extensive clinical exposure, and research.

  • MBBS Entrance Exam:NEET-UG
  • MBBS FeesApproximately ₹11,500 for the entire course
  • Eligibility Criteria:10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English + NEET-UG
  • MBBS Seats125
A White Coat Ceremony on the AIIMS Rishikesh campus

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Recognition & Prestige

Rankings

Rankings as stated in the supplied content:

  • #13

    NIRF Medical (2025)

  • #78

    NIRF Overall (2025)

  • #12

    IIRF (2025)

AIIMS Rishikesh ranks 13th in NIRF Medical and 78th overall (2025), 12th in IIRF 2025, and 1501+ globally by Times Higher Education. India Today 2025 placed it 19th (Best College) and 7th (Best University).

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Academic Excellence

Why AIIMS Rishikesh is a Preferred Choice for MBBS?

As an Institute of National Importance, AIIMS Rishikesh combines top national and global rankings, a large super-speciality hospital, a strong faculty and support team, an active conference and research culture, rich campus facilities, and affordable, inclusive education.

Top National & Global Rankings

AIIMS Rishikesh is one of the best-ranked medical institutions in India, with a NIRF rank of 13th and an IIRF rank of 12th. Globally recognized organizations such as Times Higher Education rank it 1501+ worldwide.

A Large Super-Speciality Hospital

The teaching hospital is a 960-bedded super-speciality hospital with a daily patient inflow of approximately 3,500. It added 94 new specialized clinics in response to growing patient numbers and runs at a 97% bed-occupancy rate, serving as a practical ground for students to learn the most complex medical cases.

Strong Faculty & Support Team

The institution has a faculty team of more than 240 members, supported by approximately 817 resident doctors and more than 1,700 nurses who share their expertise with students during academic sessions.

Active Conference Culture

AIIMS Rishikesh hosts national conferences (the Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Head & Neck Radiology, the National Lung Cancer Conference, and the Annual Conference of the Association of Surgeons of India) and takes part in global ones such as the International Conference on Biomaterials and Health Care, connecting students with modern medical practice.

Wide Research Opportunities

Research opportunities are extensive, with more than 1,495 ongoing projects and 115+ short-term studentship projects funded under the graduate scholarship program. The institution published 10 patents and was granted 6 in 2024. It also offers soft-skill courses such as Basic Life Support, Basic Wound Care, Basic Surgical Skill, and Disaster Management.

Rich Campus Life & Affordability

The campus offers facilities beyond academics — residential areas, volleyball and basketball courts, an indoor games area, a well-equipped gym, a central library, and a cafeteria — plus the annual students' fest, Pyrexia. MBBS and other programs are also highly affordable, reflecting the institute's commitment to inclusive medical education.

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Program Structure

MBBS Curriculum & Internship Structure

Students follow the national MBBS curriculum, combining medical theory with hospital-based clinical training.

MBBS Course

  • 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, Bachelor of Surgery

MBBS Fee Structure

  • Course Type:

    Full-time

  • Mode of Study:

    On campus – Full Time

MBBS Syllabus & Departments at AIIMS Rishikesh

  • 1 Year

    Pre-Clinical Departments

    These departments help students form a basic foundation of medical science:

    AnatomyPhysiologyBiochemistry
  • 1.5 Years

    Para-Clinical Departments

    These departments connect basic sciences with clinical practice — therapy, diagnostics, and disease mechanisms:

    PharmacologyPathologyMicrobiologyForensic Medicine & Toxicology
    Community Medicine
  • 2 Years

    Clinical Departments

    These departments help students practise clinical training and handle direct cases:

    General MedicineGeneral SurgeryObstetrics & GynaecologyPaediatrics
    OrthopaedicsOtorhinolaryngology (ENT)OphthalmologyDermatologyPsychiatryAnaesthesiologyRadiodiagnosisEmergency MedicineTB & Respiratory Diseases

Compulsory Rotating Internship

After the academic phase, students complete a 1-year compulsory rotating internship, which also pays a monthly stipend per guidelines. The supplied rotation structure at AIIMS Rishikesh is:

DurationPosting
2 MonthsInternal Medicine
2 MonthsGeneral Surgery
2 MonthsObstetrics & Gynaecology
1 MonthPaediatrics
3 MonthsCommunity Medicine
15 DaysOrthopaedics
15 DaysENT (Ear, Nose, Throat)
15 DaysOphthalmology
15 Days eachElective Postings (Anaesthesia, Psychiatry, Dermatology, or Radiology)
Short rotationsEmergency / Casualty
Remaining durationElective departments

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How to Apply

Admission Process for MBBS

AIIMS Rishikesh offers 125 annual MBBS seats, filled on the basis of NEET-UG and centralized counselling. Only students who clear NEET-UG are eligible for the counselling rounds, which are conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for All India Quota seats. Based on NEET rank, reservation norms, and seat availability, students are allotted seats and then report to the college for document verification and admission formalities.

Admission Timeline

  1. 1
    January-MarchApplication Opens
  2. 2
    April-MayEntrance Exam
  3. 3
    June-JulyResults
  4. 4
    September-OctoberStart

Eligibility Criteria

Academic Qualification

The student must have cleared Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English.

Subjects:

PhysicsChemistryBiologyEnglish

Minimum Grades (PCB)

Category-wise minimum PCB marks are required (see table); the exact percentage depends on the candidate's category.

CategoryMinimum PCB %
General / EWS50%
OBC / SC / ST40%
PwBD45%

Age Requirement

The student must be at least 17 years old by 31 December of the admission year.

  • Minimum 17 yearsRequired age at the time of admission

Requirements

The student must qualify NEET-UG in the same academic year.

  • NEET-UG Qualified

    Valid NEET-UG score is required for admission

  • AIIMS Rishikesh Cut-off Met

    Must meet the closing rank for the respective category and quota (All India Quota)

Required Documents

To apply, students need to submit essential academic and identification documents:

  • NEET-UG Admit Card
  • NEET-UG Scorecard / Rank Letter
  • Class 10 & Class 12 Marksheets
  • + More

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Important date's

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Upcoming NEET 2027 Timeline

  1. 1

    December 2026

    NEET 2027 Registration Opens

    Start of application window for NEET UG 2027

  2. 2

    March 2027

    Admit Card Release

    Download admit cards from NTA portal

  3. 3

    May 2027

    NEET 2027 Exam Day

    National-level entrance examination

  4. 4

    June 2027

    Result Announcement

    NEET 2027 results and scorecards released

  5. 5

    July 2027

    Counselling Begins

    AIQ and state-level counselling rounds start

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NEET cutoffs

AIIMS Rishikesh NEET-UG Cutoff

Approximate NEET-UG closing ranks for MBBS at AIIMS Rishikesh (2023–2025), as supplied:

YearGeneral (AIQ) Closing RankOBC Closing Rank (Approx.)SC Closing Rank (Approx.)ST Closing Rank (Approx.)
20239311630921916745
20247311139839319156
20258161104824023884

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Affordable education

MBBS Fees & Living Cost at AIIMS Rishikesh

AIIMS Rishikesh offers one of the most affordable MBBS programs in India. Here is the fee and living-cost breakdown as supplied.

MBBS Fee Breakdown

Cost ComponentApproximate Amount
MBBS Tuition Fee (Full Course)₹11,500
Accommodation₹1,000 – ₹1,500 per year
Mess Charges₹3,500 – ₹4,500 per month
Study Material₹5,000 – ₹10,000 (mostly one-time)
Personal Expenses₹2,000 – ₹4,000 per month
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MBBS Tuition Fee (Full Course)

Approx. ₹11,500

World-Class Campus

Infrastructure

AIIMS Rishikesh has an advanced campus of approximately 100–150 acres on Virbhadra Road, Rishikesh, with a main academic building, a ~960-bed teaching hospital, skill labs, virtual classrooms, a central/digital library, a two-storey cafeteria, a gym, a Youth Centre, sports courts, and residential complexes.

The campus spreads over approximately 100–150 acres, with a main academic building and department blocks, residential areas and guest rooms, a sports complex, a gymnasium, and a central library.

History

History Information

Foundation Stone (2004) and Founding (2012)

AIIMS Rishikesh's foundation stone was placed on 1 February 2004 by the Government of India as part of the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY), with the key objective of reducing regional inequalities in tertiary healthcare and medical education. It was officially founded in 2012 and declared an Institute of National Importance.

First Batch & Early Services

The institution started academic functions with a first batch of 50 students. The outpatient department and related services began in May 2013, and the inpatient department and related services followed later the same year.

Surgical Services & Hospital Inauguration

In June 2014, the institute began its surgical services, and in 2014 it inaugurated its hospital with various super-speciality departments and healthcare facilities that continue to expand.

A Leading Medical Organization Today

Today, AIIMS Rishikesh is counted as one of the leading medical organizations in India, committed to medical education and the healthcare sector.

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Housing

AIIMS Rishikesh Hostel Facilities

The hostel campus is within the main campus premises at Virbhadra Road, Rishikesh, surrounded by lush greenery, with separate hostel buildings for male and female students and an Annexe guest house for students, guests, and residents.

Rooms

Rooms are well constructed with proper space and ventilation — twin-sharing for first-year MBBS students and single rooms for senior students. Each room has a bed, table, chairs, cupboards, and a bookshelf.

Facilities & Security

Facilities include electricity power backup in each room, geysers in all washrooms, 24×7 security, housekeeping, laundry services, and two water coolers on each floor.

Recreation

Recreational facilities include common rooms with TV and cable, a library with more than 250 Hindi and English books in the boys' hostel, gardens, and a sports area.

Mess, Milk Parlour & Cycles

A two-storey mess offers four meals a day with proper seating (the upper floor is a munching zone with packaged items). A milk parlour has recently been added, and the campus provides a free-of-cost cycle facility for commuting between hostels, college, and hospital.

Nearby Attractions

In their free time, students can visit nearby attractions such as Lakshman Jhula, Neer Garh Waterfall, and various riverside cafés.

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Teachers

Notable Faculty & Leadership

The institute's experienced faculty and leadership include:

Dr. Meenu Singh

Executive Director & CEO since July 2022, with more than 35 years of experience; committed to making the institution a hub for innovation and academic excellence.

Prof. Raj Bahadur

President of the institute — an orthopaedic and spinal surgeon with nearly fifty years of service.

Dr. Sanjay Agrawal

MD and PDCC in Neuroanaesthesia; Professor and Head of Clinical Neuroanaesthesia.

Dr. Mukesh Singla

Professor and Head of Anatomy and its Clinical Applications; research focus on Histology Special Stains.

Teaching by active medical professionals

Students learn directly from experienced doctors, surgeons, and researchers who combine academic knowledge with real clinical practice.

Academic Expertise

  • Experienced physicians and surgeons

  • Faculty with international publications

  • Medical researchers and scientists

  • Active involvement in medical research and innovation

Student Support & Mentorship

  • Regular academic interaction

  • Personal mentorship

  • Clinical supervision during rotations

  • Continuous development of practical skills

Location

How to Reach AIIMS Rishikesh

Address

AIIMS Rishikesh is situated on Virbhadra Road, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, well connected with all kinds of transport facilities.

  • Nearest Railway

    Yog Nagari Rishikesh Railway Station (~5 km) and Rishikesh Railway Station (~6 km)

  • Airport

    Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun, about 20 km from the institute

  • Area

    Virbhadra Road, Rishikesh — a well-connected part of Uttarakhand

Your Roadmap to Success

Career Pathways After MBBS at AIIMS Rishikesh

Students wishing to specialize in surgery, radiology, internal medicine, or other disciplines can apply for postgraduate or doctoral-level degrees through entrance tests like NEET-PG.

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Alumni

Top Alumni

AIIMS Rishikesh is linked to several accomplished alumni, including:

Dr. Arkadip Chakraborty

An Orthopaedic and Spine Surgery Resident at AIIMS Rishikesh, with special interest in Minimally Invasive and Deformity Spine Surgery.

Dr. Varnitha M S

Completed her postgraduate program at AIIMS Rishikesh; currently an Associate Consultant at Apollo Hospitals, Karnataka, specializing in Neuroanesthesia.

Dr. Siddharth Shankar Verma

Completed his postgraduate program in General Surgery at AIIMS Rishikesh; currently an MCh Resident in Urology.

Dr. Abhishek Raj

A first-batch alumnus of the institution and one of the best-performing candidates of his time.

Scholarship & Financial

Scholarship & Financial Aid

AIIMS Rishikesh students can apply for government-based scholarships; the supplied content describes the following:

  • Merit-Based Government Scholarships

    Available to top-performing students, with eligibility, scholarship amount, and selection procedure controlled by the government authority.

  • Need-Based Government Scholarships

    Available to low-income students, again with eligibility and amount set by the government authority.

  • Where to Apply

    Students should track the government scholarship portal and apply when the application forms become available, submitting the required documents.

Application Process

Watch the Deadline

Keep a keen eye on the government scholarship portal so you do not miss the last date for submitting the application.

Fill the Form & Submit Documents

Once forms are available, fill in the details and submit required documents — income proofs, academic records, identity proofs, and other details.

Await the Final List

The government declares the final candidates based on the eligibility-criteria norms.

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Ratings

Reviews & Ratings

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4.6

110 reviews

Academics4.9
Infrastructure4.7
Hostel4.5
Campus Life4.7
Value for Money4.8
  • Best decision of my life

    Dr. Aniket Joshi — MBBS 2017

    A 960-bed super-speciality hospital with ~3,500 patients a day and 97% occupancy means the clinical exposure is excellent. Being a top-13 NIRF AIIMS, the academics and research culture are strong.

  • World-class clinical training

    Dr. Ishita Negi — MBBS 2018

    Government-funded fees of about ₹11,500 for the whole course with AIIMS-level faculty and 1,495+ research projects make it unbeatable value. The skill labs and digital library are excellent.

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AIIMS RishikeshRishikesh, India
AIIMS New DelhiDelhi, India
College TypeGovernmentGovernment
Total Fees~₹11,500 (full course)~₹6,000
Recent Ranking#13 (NIRF Medical 2025)#1 (NIRF Medical)
StatusInstitute of National ImportanceInstitute of National Importance
NMC RecognitionYesYes
MBBS Seats125Approx. 125
CounsellingNEET AIQ (MCC)NEET AIQ (MCC)

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