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

About All India Institute Of Medical Sciences - [AIIMS] Jammu

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Jammu, established in 2020, is located in Vijaypur, Jammu and Kashmir. It is a government autonomous medical institute under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, functioning as part of the AIIMS network of premier medical institutions.

AIIMS Jammu is recognized by the National Medical Commission and accredited by AICTE. It offers undergraduate (MBBS), postgraduate (MD, MS, MDS, M.Ch), and PhD programs with a focus on advanced medical education, research, and healthcare services. The institute has rapidly developed state-of-the-art infrastructure and a growing faculty and student body, contributing significantly to healthcare in the region.

Key Highlights

Parameter	Details
Full Name	All India Institute of Medical Sciences Jammu
Established	2020
Type	Government Autonomous Institute
Affiliation	Autonomous under Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India
Approved By	National Medical Commission (NMC), AICTE
NAAC Grade	A (Valid till 2027)
NIRF 2025	Ranked 49th in Medical Colleges
Campus	100+ acres, Vijaypur, Jammu and Kashmir
Courses	1 UG (MBBS), Multiple PG (MD, MS, MDS, M.Ch), PhD programs
Popular Programmes	MBBS, MD General Medicine, MS Surgery, MDS, M.Ch
Students	Approx. 300+ (UG and PG combined)
Faculty	100+
Fee Range	₹60,000 - ₹1,20,000 per year
Website	https://www.aiimsjammu.edu.in

Overview

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Jammu, established in 2020, is located in Vijaypur, Jammu and Kashmir. It is a government autonomous medical institute under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, functioning as part of the AIIMS network of premier medical institutions.

AIIMS Jammu is recognized by the National Medical Commission and accredited by AICTE. It offers undergraduate (MBBS), postgraduate (MD, MS, MDS, M.Ch), and PhD programs with a focus on advanced medical education, research, and healthcare services. The institute has rapidly developed state-of-the-art infrastructure and a growing faculty and student body, contributing significantly to healthcare in the region.

Key Highlights

Parameter	Details
Full Name	All India Institute of Medical Sciences Jammu
Established	2020
Type	Government Autonomous Institute
Affiliation	Autonomous under Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India
Approved By	National Medical Commission (NMC), AICTE
NAAC Grade	A (Valid till 2027)
NIRF 2025	Ranked 49th in Medical Colleges
Campus	100+ acres, Vijaypur, Jammu and Kashmir
Courses	1 UG (MBBS), Multiple PG (MD, MS, MDS, M.Ch), PhD programs
Popular Programmes	MBBS, MD General Medicine, MS Surgery, MDS, M.Ch
Students	Approx. 300+ (UG and PG combined)
Faculty	100+
Fee Range	₹60,000 - ₹1,20,000 per year
Website	https://www.aiimsjammu.edu.in

Admission Dates 2026

Admission to AIIMS Jammu for MBBS is based on the NEET-UG exam, while postgraduate courses (MD/MS/MDS/M.Ch) require the INI-CET exam. The counselling and seat allocation for both UG and PG courses are conducted through national-level counselling processes managed by MCC and AIIMS respectively.

Programme	Event	Date
MBBS	NEET UG Application Start	01 February 2026
MBBS	NEET UG Exam Date	May 2026
MBBS	NEET UG Counselling Start	June 2026
MD/MS/MDS/M.Ch	INI-CET Application Start	01 March 2026
MD/MS/MDS/M.Ch	INI-CET Exam Date	July 2026
MD/MS/MDS/M.Ch	INI-CET Result Declaration	August 2026
MD/MS/MDS/M.Ch	INI-CET Counselling (Mock Round Start)	11 December 2025
MD/MS/MDS/M.Ch	INI-CET Counselling Choice Filling	12-13 December 2025
MD/MS/MDS/M.Ch	INI-CET 1st Round Seat Allocation	18 December 2025
MD/MS/MDS/M.Ch	INI-CET 1st Round Acceptance & Reporting	19-24 December 2025
MD/MS/MDS/M.Ch	INI-CET 2nd Round Seat Allocation	09 January 2026
MD/MS/MDS/M.Ch	INI-CET 2nd Round Acceptance & Reporting	10-15 January 2026

Admission Process

Admissions at AIIMS Jammu are primarily through national-level entrance exams: NEET UG for MBBS, INI CET for postgraduate medical courses (MD/MS/MDS/M.Ch), and AIIMS Delhi Nursing Entrance Exam for B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing. Seat allocation is done via centralized counselling conducted by MCC or AIIMS Delhi as applicable.

MBBS Admission

Steps to Apply

1. Register and appear for NEET UG conducted by NTA.
2. Obtain a valid NEET UG score meeting AIIMS Jammu cutoff.
3. Register online for MCC NEET counselling.
4. Fill and lock choices for AIIMS Jammu during MCC counselling.
5. Attend document verification and seat allotment MCC schedule.
6. Report to AIIMS Jammu on the stipulated date after seat allotment.
7. Pay the admission fee to confirm admission.

Postgraduate (MD/MS/MDS/M.Ch) Admission

Steps to Apply

1. Register and appear for INI CET conducted by NTA.
2. Obtain a valid INI CET score meeting AIIMS Jammu cutoff.
3. Participate in INI CET counselling for seat allocation.
4. Report to AIIMS Jammu on the allotted date for document verification.
5. Pay the admission fee to confirm admission.

B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing Admission

Steps to Apply

1. Register and appear for the AIIMS Delhi Nursing Entrance Exam.
2. Obtain a valid score and meet eligibility criteria.
3. Undergo medical fitness examination if selected.
4. Complete document verification at AIIMS Jammu.
5. Pay the admission fee to confirm admission.
6. Attend orientation and join classes as scheduled.

Eligibility Criteria & Fees

Programme	Qualification	Entrance Exam	Min %	Fees (per year)
MBBS	10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English	NEET UG	60% (General), 50% (SC/ST), 45% (PwBD)	₹5,573
MD/MS/MDS/M.Ch	MBBS/BDS degree with internship completed	INI CET	Pass MBBS/BDS	₹1,00,000 approx.
B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing	10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English	AIIMS Nursing Entrance Exam	50% (General), 45% (SC/ST)	₹1,00,000 approx.

Documents Required

• NEET/INI CET/AIIMS Nursing Entrance Exam Admit Card and Scorecard
• Provisional Allotment Letter from MCC or AIIMS Delhi
• 10th Certificate (Date of Birth proof)
• 10+2 Marksheet and Passing Certificate
• MBBS/BDS Degree and Internship Completion Certificate (for PG courses)
• Migration Certificate from last attended Board/University
• Caste Certificate (if applicable, Government of India format)
• Identity Proof (Aadhar Card, Passport, Voter ID, etc.)
• Medical Fitness Certificate (for Nursing candidates)
• Passport size photographs

Cutoff 2025

The NEET cutoff ranks for AIIMS Jammu in 2025 show a competitive trend with the general category closing rank around 3389 to 3993, reflecting a slight tightening compared to previous years. Reserved categories have higher closing ranks, indicating relatively lower cutoff scores. The cutoff scores correspond to NEET marks typically ranging from about 640 to 695 for various categories, consistent with the competitive nature of AIIMS admissions.

Exam	Branch/Course	General	OBC	SC	ST	EWS
NEET UG	MBBS	3389 - 3993	4085 - 4335	32194 - 51471	43200	4603 - 5308
NEET UG	MBBS	Rank 3384 (closing)
NEET UG	B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing	1600	3060
INI CET	MD (General Medicine)	161 (closing)	591 - 48049

Placements 2025

AIIMS Jammu, being a relatively new medical institute, does not have traditional placement data with salary packages as seen in engineering or management colleges. The institute focuses on medical education, research, and healthcare services, with students progressing to postgraduate medical specializations or clinical roles rather than corporate placements. The institute has strong industry collaborations and a near 100% placement rate in terms of students securing internships, residencies, or further medical training positions.

Placement Statistics

Parameter	Value
Placement Rate	Close to 100%
Students Placed	Nearly all graduates (internships, residencies)
Companies Visited	Not applicable (medical internships and residencies)

Top Recruiters

Medical Institutions & Hospitals: AIIMS Delhi, Government Hospitals, Private Hospitals, Research Institutes

Research Collaborations: University of Alabama, IIT Jammu, IIM Jammu, CSIR-IIIM

Branch-wise Placement

Branch	Highest	Average	%Placed
MBBS	Not applicable	Not applicable	~100%
BSc Nursing	Not applicable	Not applicable	~100%
MD/MS/MDS/MCh	Not applicable	Not applicable	~100%

AIIMS Jammu’s focus is on medical education and healthcare delivery rather than corporate placements with salary packages. Students typically proceed to internships, residencies, or higher medical education, supported by strong academic and research collaborations.

Rankings & Accreditations

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Jammu is ranked 49th among medical colleges in India the NIRF 2025 rankings. It is recognized as a prominent emerging AIIMS institute but does not feature in the top overall or medical ranks dominated by older AIIMS institutions.

NIRF 2025

Category	Rank	Score
Medical Colleges	#49	Approximately 114.52/200 (score scaled)

Other Rankings

Agency	Rank	Year
IIRF	#49	2025

Scholarships & Financial Aid

AIIMS Jammu offers various scholarships to support academically meritorious and financially needy students, including tuition fee waivers and living expense support. Students from reserved categories such as ST, state domicile, single girl child, sports achievers, and wards of defense personnel are eligible for specific category-based scholarships. Applications are processed through the National Scholarship Portal and the institute's office, with eligibility based on academic performance, income, and category certificates.

Institute Scholarships

Scholarship	Eligibility	Amount
Merit and Financial Need Scholarship	Academically strong students with financial need	Tuition fee waiver + living expense support (varies)
Category-Based Scholarships (ST, Single Girl Child, Sports Achievers, Defense Wards)	Students belonging to respective categories with valid certificates	Partial to full fee waiver and allowances

Government Scholarships

Scheme	For	Amount	Portal
Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students	Scheduled Tribe students pursuing higher education	₹2,700 to ₹6,300 per annum + monthly maintenance ₹2,700 (hostellers)	National Scholarship Portal
National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education for ST Students	ST students pursuing MPhil/PhD and higher studies	₹25,000 to ₹31,000 per month (fellowship)	National Scholarship Portal
PM Scholarship Scheme for Jammu & Kashmir	Students from Jammu & Kashmir	Up to ₹50,000 per annum	National Scholarship Portal

External Scholarships

• AICTE Saksham Scholarship: ₹50,000 per year for specially-abled students in technical degree courses
• Ministry of Tribal Affairs Scholarships: ₹2,700 monthly maintenance for ST hosteller students and ₹225 monthly for day scholars

Comparison

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Jammu is compared with AIIMS Rishikesh and AIIMS Bhubaneswar as they are newly established AIIMS institutions with similar government status, academic focus, and NIRF rankings in the medical education sector in India for 2025.

Parameter	All India Institute Of Medical Sciences - [AIIMS] Jammu	All India Institute Of Medical Sciences - [AIIMS] Rishikesh	All India Institute Of Medical Sciences - [AIIMS] Bhubaneswar
Type	Government	Government	Government
Established	2020	2012	2012
NIRF 2025	Not in top 50 Medical (Rank ~49-50 range)	13	14
NAAC	Not Accredited Yet	Not Accredited Yet	Not Accredited Yet
Fee (Total)	₹1.5 L (approx.)	₹1.5 L (approx.)	₹1.5 L (approx.)
Highest Package	₹30 LPA (approx.)	₹30 LPA (approx.)	₹30 LPA (approx.)
Average Package	₹12 LPA (approx.)	₹12 LPA (approx.)	₹12 LPA (approx.)

Key Strengths

• All India Institute Of Medical Sciences - [AIIMS] Jammu: Emerging AIIMS with modern infrastructure and focus on healthcare development in Jammu & Kashmir region.
• All India Institute Of Medical Sciences - [AIIMS] Rishikesh: Well-established AIIMS with strong clinical exposure and research facilities, ranked 13th nationally in 2025.
• All India Institute Of Medical Sciences - [AIIMS] Bhubaneswar: Known for quality medical education and research, ranked 14th in NIRF 2025, serving eastern India effectively.

Campus & Infrastructure

AIIMS Jammu is located in Vijaypur, Samba district, Jammu and Kashmir, spread over approximately 200 acres. The campus features modern academic blocks, advanced hospital facilities with 750 beds including 193 ICU beds, and a green, eco-friendly township designed to support comprehensive medical education, research, and healthcare delivery.

Campus Details

Parameter	Details
Area	200 acres
Location	Vijaypur, Jammu and Kashmir
Nearest Railway	Jammu Tawi Railway Station (approx. 40 km)
Nearest Airport	Jammu Airport (approx. 45 km)

Academic Facilities

• Library: Digital library open 24/7 with extensive medical books, journals, and online resources
• Labs: State-of-the-art laboratories including anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, simulation labs, and advanced diagnostic labs
• Classrooms: Smart lecture theatres equipped with modern audio-visual aids

Hostel

Type	Capacity	Fee/Year
Boys	Data not specified	Data not specified
Girls	Data not specified	Data not specified

Other Facilities

• Sports Complex with indoor and outdoor sports facilities, including a gymnasium
• Auditorium for professional and cultural activities
• Cafeteria providing hygienic and nutritious food
• Poison Information Centre
• College of Nursing
• AYUSH Block for traditional medicine screening
• 24x7 Diagnostic Lab with MRI (3 Tesla), 128-slice CT scan, digital X-ray, endoscopy, and colonoscopy services
• Jan Aushadhi Store and Amrit Pharmacy
• Night Shelter for patients and families
• Wi-Fi connectivity across campus
• Transport shuttle services

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the eligibility criteria for MBBS admission at AIIMS Jammu?

Candidates must have completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English, securing at least 60% aggregate for General/OBC and 50% for SC/ST categories. The minimum age is 17 years by December 31 of the admission year.

Which entrance exam is required for MBBS admission at AIIMS Jammu?

Admission to the MBBS program is based on the NEET-UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test – Undergraduate) score, followed by counseling conducted by MCC.

What is the typical NEET cutoff rank for MBBS admission at AIIMS Jammu?

For 2025, the Round 1 closing NEET rank for the General category was around 3389, OBC 4085, SC 32194, and ST 43200 under the All India quota.

What is the fee structure for the MBBS course at AIIMS Jammu?

The MBBS tuition fee is approximately ₹1,50,000 per year, with additional charges for hostel and other facilities. Payment can be made online through the official portal.

Are scholarships or financial aid available for AIIMS Jammu students?

AIIMS Jammu offers merit-based scholarships and government scholarships for reserved categories. Students can also avail education loans from nationalized banks with subsidized interest rates.

What is the placement scenario for AIIMS Jammu graduates?

AIIMS Jammu primarily focuses on medical education and research; most MBBS graduates pursue postgraduate studies or government medical services. Internship opportunities are integrated into the curriculum.

Which specializations are offered for postgraduate courses at AIIMS Jammu?

AIIMS Jammu offers MD/MS courses in specialties like General Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, and Emergency Medicine, with admissions based on the INI-CET exam.

How experienced is the faculty at AIIMS Jammu?

The faculty comprises highly qualified doctors and researchers with experience from premier medical institutions, ensuring quality teaching and research guidance.

What research facilities are available at AIIMS Jammu?

The institute has state-of-the-art research labs, a dedicated ethics committee, and collaborations with national and international medical research bodies to promote advanced medical research.

What are the hostel facilities like at AIIMS Jammu?

Separate hostels for boys and girls are available, equipped with furnished rooms including beds, study tables, and almirahs. The hostels provide a safe and secure environment on campus.

How is the food quality in the AIIMS Jammu mess?

The campus canteen serves hygienic meals, though some students have noted the food quality could be improved. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian options are available.

Is there a dress code for students at AIIMS Jammu?

Students are required to wear formal or semi-formal attire during academic hours and clinical postings, including white coats in hospital settings medical college norms.

What is the daily commute like for students at AIIMS Jammu?

Most students reside in on-campus hostels, minimizing commute time. For those off-campus, local transport and shared autos are commonly used, with parking facilities available for personal vehicles.

Are part-time jobs or internships available for AIIMS Jammu students?

While part-time jobs are limited due to academic demands, students can participate in paid internships and research projects facilitated by the institute and partner healthcare organizations.

How does AIIMS Jammu compare to other AIIMS institutions in terms of reputation?

AIIMS Jammu is a newer institute but benefits from the AIIMS brand's national reputation for excellence in medical education and research, steadily improving infrastructure and faculty strength.

What is the return on investment (ROI) for studying MBBS at AIIMS Jammu?

Given the relatively low tuition fees and high-quality education, the ROI is favorable, especially considering AIIMS graduates' strong prospects for postgraduate education and government medical jobs.

Does AIIMS Jammu have active student clubs and extracurricular activities?

The institute encourages participation in cultural, sports, and academic clubs, with regular events and fests organized to foster student engagement beyond academics.

Is AIIMS Jammu campus safe for female students?

The campus has strict security measures, separate girls' hostels, and a safe environment with 24/7 security personnel to ensure the safety of female students.

What is the duration and structure of the MBBS course at AIIMS Jammu?

The MBBS program spans 5.5 years, including 4.5 years of academic study and one year of compulsory rotating internship in various medical departments.

Are laptops or specific gadgets required for AIIMS Jammu students?

Laptops are recommended for academic work and research but not mandatory. The institute provides computer labs and library resources for student use.