All India Institute of Medical Sciences Guwahati: Admission 2026, Courses, Fees, Ranking & Kamrup Campus Life

About All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Guwahati Guwahati

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Guwahati is a central government medical institute located at Changsari near Guwahati in Assam, established in 2020 under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. It is part of the autonomous AIIMS group of national importance institutions created by an Act of Parliament to expand tertiary healthcare and medical education in underserved regions.

AIIMS Guwahati offers MBBS and postgraduate medical education along with nursing and allied health programmes, combining teaching with a 750-bed hospital and advanced diagnostic and research facilities. It is recognized as an Institute of National Importance and follows the AIIMS New Delhi model for curriculum, faculty recruitment and governance, gradually expanding its intake and departments to serve the North Eastern region.

Key Highlights

Admission Dates 2026

AIIMS Guwahati admissions are fully entrance-based, with MBBS seats filled through NEET UG and MCC counselling, BSc Nursing through the AIIMS BSc (Hons) Nursing Entrance Exam, and MD/MS/DM/MCh through INI CET/INI SS counselling conducted by AIIMS, New Delhi. PhD admissions run in separate January and July sessions through AIIMS Guwahati’s own notification and online application process.

Admission Process

AIIMS Guwahati offers admission to MBBS, BSc (Hons) Nursing, MD/MS and PhD through national-level entrance exams: NEET-UG for MBBS, AIIMS BSc Nursing Entrance Exam for BSc Nursing, INI-CET for MD/MS and an institute-level entrance test for PhD, followed by central counselling and institute-level document verification. All applications for entrance exams are online; physical reporting and fee payment happen at AIIMS Guwahati after seat allotment.

MBBS Admission

Steps to Apply

1. Register and appear for NEET-UG on the NTA portal.
2. Check NEET result and keep scorecard and rank letter ready.
3. Register for MBBS counselling on the MCC UG portal and select AIIMS Guwahati in choices.
4. Download MCC seat allotment letter when allotted AIIMS Guwahati.
5. Report to AIIMS Guwahati on scheduled dates with originals, medical tests and bank draft for fees.
6. Complete verification, medical examination and pay first-year fees to confirm admission.

BSc (Hons) Nursing Admission

Steps to Apply

1. Register and appear for AIIMS BSc (Hons) Nursing Entrance Exam on AIIMS Exams website.
2. Check result and participate in AIIMS central counselling for BSc Nursing.
3. Download offer letter, seat allocation letter and final registration slip showing AIIMS Guwahati.
4. Prepare bank draft and required documents AIIMS Guwahati BSc Nursing admission notice.
5. Report to College of Nursing, AIIMS Guwahati on notified dates and submit documents and fees.
6. Complete document verification and orientation formalities to secure the seat.

MD/MS Admission

Steps to Apply

1. Register and appear for INI-CET for MD/MS through AIIMS Exams website.
2. Check INI-CET result and participate in INI-CET counselling, giving AIIMS Guwahati as preferred institute.
3. Download seat allotment letter showing MD/MS seat at AIIMS Guwahati.
4. Report to AIIMS Guwahati with MBBS degree, registration and internship completion certificates.
5. Undergo document verification and medical examination at AIIMS Guwahati.
6. Deposit prescribed annual tuition and other charges to finalize admission.

PhD Admission

Steps to Apply

1. Visit AIIMS Guwahati website and fill online PhD application form for the notified session.
2. Download admit card sent by email and appear for Stage I written entrance test at the centre.
3. Qualify Stage I with minimum 50% marks to be shortlisted for Stage II interview/clinical or lab assessment.
4. Attend Stage II interview and assessment and secure at least 50% combined (Stage I+II) for the merit list.
5. Check final selection list and receive selection letter from AIIMS Guwahati.
6. Report with original documents and pay fees to join the PhD programme.

Eligibility Criteria & Fees

Documents Required

• NEET-UG admit card and rank letter (for MBBS)
• AIIMS BSc Nursing admit card, rank letter, offer letter and seat allocation letter (for BSc Nursing)
• INI-CET scorecard and allotment letter (for MD/MS)
• PhD entrance admit card and selection letter (for PhD)
• Class 10 certificate and marksheet
• Class 12 certificate and marksheet showing PCB and English
• MBBS degree, mark sheets, internship completion and permanent registration (for MD/MS/PhD medical streams)
• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) in prescribed central format, if applicable
• PwD certificate from designated centre, if applicable
• Recent passport-size photographs (at least 5)
• Government-issued photo ID (Aadhaar/Passport/PAN/Driving Licence)
• Medical fitness reports including recent chest X-ray (PA view), blood and urine tests
• Bank draft for notified fee amount in favour of “AIIMS Guwahati” with details on reverse

Cutoff 2025

For MBBS at AIIMS Guwahati, admission is through NEET UG under All India Quota, with Round 4 closing rank for General category at 7686 in 2025. For MD/MS courses, admission is based on INI CET, with 2025 cutoff ranks varying by specialisation and category.

Rankings & Accreditations

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Guwahati is listed as a participating medical institute in NIRF 2025 but does not feature in the published NIRF medical ranking list for 2025. It is a relatively new AIIMS, still building its profile, and currently does not figure in major national or international ranking tables like QS or THE.

NIRF 2025

Other Rankings

Accreditations

• NAAC: Not yet eligible for its first NAAC accreditation cycle
• NBA: No NBA-accredited programmes listed

Scholarships & Financial Aid

AIIMS Guwahati students primarily access financial aid through central government schemes listed on the National Scholarship Portal and targeted guidelines issued by the institute, especially for Scheduled Tribe (ST) students. The institute also circulates detailed timelines and rules for these scholarships through its official website.

Institute Scholarships

Government Scholarships

External Scholarships

• Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship: Up to ₹2,00,000 for entire UG degree for high-performing first-year undergraduates (including MBBS) with family income typically less than ₹15,00,000 per year, selected through application, aptitude test and interview; open to students enrolled in recognised institutions such as AIIMS Guwahati.

Comparison

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Guwahati is typically compared with newer AIIMS like AIIMS Bhopal and AIIMS Jodhpur because all three are centrally funded Institutes of National Importance with similar MBBS curriculum, NEET-UG based admission and strong government-supported clinical infrastructure. They cater to different regions but offer comparable academic standards and fee structures under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Key Strengths

• All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Guwahati Guwahati: Newer AIIMS serving the North-East with modern hospital infrastructure, small batch size and strong central funding, offering MBBS at a very low fee and mandatory internship within AIIMS system.
• All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal: Well-established AIIMS with NIRF top-25 medical ranking, broad super-specialty services and research exposure along with minimal MBBS fees.
• All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur: Higher-ranked newer AIIMS with strong clinical load, research activity and advanced facilities, consistently featuring in NIRF top-20 medical institutions.

Campus & Infrastructure

AIIMS Guwahati operates from a modern permanent campus at Silbharal, Changsari in Kamrup (Rural), spread over about 189.2 acres with distinct institutional, hospital, hostel and residential zones surrounded by greenery. The campus lies on the outskirts of Guwahati with road, rail and air connectivity through Changsari Railway Station and Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport.

Campus Details

Academic Facilities

• Library: 1,260+ medical books (hardcopy), 120+ donated books, 291 subscribed Springer e-journals (2024), access to NML-ERMED e-journals and e-books

Hostel

Other Facilities

• Central library reading section: 9:00 am–10:00 pm (Monday–Saturday)
• Central library photocopy section: 9:00 am–5:00 pm (Monday–Saturday)
• Institute bus facility for students for educational activities
• Hospital complex with 750-bedded in‑patient facility, OPD, emergency and specialty/super‑specialty departments

Frequently Asked Questions

What entrance exam and rank are needed for MBBS at AIIMS Guwahati?

MBBS admission goes through NEET UG and MCC All India counselling. In 2024 the general category closing rank for AIIMS Guwahati MBBS was around AIR 3476, and for EWS around 5035, so students generally need a high 600+ NEET score to stay competitive.

What is the MBBS eligibility for AIIMS Guwahati (12th percentage, age)?

For MBBS, candidates must complete 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English, with at least 50% aggregate in PCB for General category and lower for reserved categories, and must be at least 17 years old by 31 December of the admission year.

How is BSc Nursing admission done at AIIMS Guwahati?

BSc Nursing admission uses the AIIMS BSc Nursing Entrance Exam followed by AIIMS Delhi counselling. The intake is 60 seats, eligibility is 10+2 with 55% marks in aggregate, and the total institute fee for the 4‑year course is about ₹6,365 excluding hostel mess and personal expenses.

What is the MBBS fee structure at AIIMS Guwahati for the full course?

As an AIIMS, tuition and institutional fees are heavily subsidised. The total MBBS academic fee including hostel charges is around ₹5,856 for the entire course, with no separate hostel rent; the main recurring cost for students is mess charges and personal expenses.

How much does mess and food cost per month in AIIMS Guwahati hostels?

The mess charges are about ₹150 per day, covering breakfast, lunch, evening snacks and dinner with a rotating monthly menu decided by student representatives. This translates to roughly ₹4,500–₹4,800 per month depending on the number of days.

Does AIIMS Guwahati provide any fee concessions or scholarships?

Being a centrally funded Institute of National Importance with very low tuition fees, there is no large internal tuition waiver scheme. Students generally use national and state government scholarships (for SC/ST/OBC/EWS and other categories) and standard bank education loans when needed.

Are there campus placements for MBBS or BSc Nursing students at AIIMS Guwahati?

MBBS graduates do not sit for corporate placements; they enter compulsory internship within AIIMS or affiliated hospitals and then prepare for postgraduate entrance exams like INI CET and NEET PG. BSc Nursing graduates typically join government or private hospitals through recruitment exams and hospital interviews rather than a campus placement drive.

What kind of clinical exposure do MBBS students get at AIIMS Guwahati?

AIIMS Guwahati runs its own teaching hospital as an Institute of National Importance, so students get exposure to a wide variety of OPD, IPD, emergency and speciality cases. Clinical postings start from the early clinical years, with rotations through Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology and other departments.

How is the hostel facility at AIIMS Guwahati (room type, furniture, utilities)?

Hostels are on campus, newly constructed and fully furnished with bed, table, chair and almirah in each room. All rooms have electricity backup, ceiling fans, geysers in washrooms, RO water coolers on every floor and common rooms with TV, indoor games and newspapers.

Is hostel accommodation compulsory for first‑year students?

For MBBS and BSc Nursing students, hostel allotment is standard practice and strongly encouraged so that students can participate in round‑the‑clock clinical and academic activities. Day scholars are rare because the institute and hospital schedule involves long, irregular hours.

What is the room allotment pattern in boys’ and girls’ hostels at AIIMS Guwahati?

Boys usually stay in double‑occupancy rooms till about the 7th semester and shift to single rooms later, while girls typically have double occupancy for the initial semesters and then single rooms from around 3rd semester onward. Girls’ hostels also have some triple‑sharing rooms for first‑year MBBS and Nursing students.

Is ragging a problem at AIIMS Guwahati?

AIIMS Guwahati enforces a strict zero‑tolerance anti‑ragging policy. Every student signs an anti‑ragging undertaking at admission, and an institutional anti‑ragging committee and squad monitor hostels and campus 24×7, with strong disciplinary action for any violation.

How is the safety and security on campus, especially for girls?

The institute has round‑the‑clock security staff at hostels, reception areas and campus gates. Separate boys’ and girls’ hostels, controlled entry, CCTV coverage in common areas and wardens on duty enhance safety for women students within the campus.

What is the basic dress code for MBBS classes and hospital postings?

Students follow standard medical dress norms: modest formal or semi‑formal clothes with closed footwear and a white apron during academic sessions and clinical postings. During anatomy dissection and labs, additional protective gear such as gloves and appropriate shoes is mandatory.

Is AIIMS Guwahati better than older state medical colleges in Assam for MBBS?

AIIMS Guwahati is an autonomous Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare with central funding, smaller batch strength (around 125 MBBS seats) and modern infrastructure. State colleges offer strong clinical load, but AIIMS status, research focus and national branding give AIIMS Guwahati a higher academic and career value.

How does AIIMS Guwahati compare with other new AIIMS campuses?

AIIMS Guwahati has similar fee structure and central funding as other new AIIMS, but has the advantage of serving the North‑East with a large referral catchment area, which enhances case diversity. Batch size, curriculum pattern and examination system broadly follow the AIIMS system across the country.

What research or PG opportunities exist after MBBS at AIIMS Guwahati?

AIIMS Guwahati offers MD/MS, PhD and various postgraduate programs with admissions through INI CET and PhD entrance tests. MBBS graduates can continue within the institute for MD/MS in departments like General Medicine, General Surgery and other clinical and pre‑clinical specialities, subject to merit in national examinations.

Can students install AC or extra appliances in hostel rooms?

Hostel rooms come with basic electrical fittings, but students can install an air conditioner or other additional appliances only with permission, and they must bear the extra electricity charges themselves. Each floor already has washing machines and RO water dispensers as common utilities.