Notification:
New Delhi – The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, invites online applications for its PhD program for the January 2025 session. Candidates interested in joining the program can apply online via the official AIIMS website until February 6, 2025, by 5:00 PM.
Application Process and Fees
Applicants are required to pay the following fees during the application process:
General/OBC Candidates: ?2,000
SC/ST/EWS Candidates: ?1,600
PwBD Candidates: Exempted from fees
Fees can be paid using debit cards, credit cards, or net banking.
Entrance Exam Details
Candidates must appear for a computer-based test (CBT) scheduled for Thursday, February 20, 2025. Admit cards and roll numbers will be available on the official website starting Saturday, February 15, 2025.
The results of the written examination will be declared on Monday, March 3, 2025, while the final results will be announced in two stages: Sunday, March 12, 2025, and Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Candidates must join the program by Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
Eligibility Criteria
MBBS/BDS with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks.
MD/MS/MDS/DM/M.Ch. or Diplomate of the National Board of Examination in the concerned subject.
MSc in Nursing Specialty with at least 55% aggregate marks.
Master’s Degree (two-year course) in relevant fields with a minimum of 60% marks.
Special weightage will be given to candidates with fellowships like CSIR-UGC NET JRF, ICMR-JRF, DBT-JRF, and others, provided the fellowship is valid at AIIMS.
Own Fellowship (OF) candidates or those sponsored by parent organizations.
Duration of the PhD Programme
The minimum registration period is three years, and the maximum is five years. Extensions of up to six months may be granted under exceptional circumstances. Failure to submit a thesis within this period may lead to cancellation of registration.
Fee Structure
Registration Fee: ?25
Laboratory Fee: ?120 (3 years)
Pot Money: ?720 (3 years)
Hostel Rent: ?1,080 (3 years)
Electricity Fee: ?240 (3 years)
Gymkhana Fee: ?120 (3 years)
Caution Money: ?100 (3 years)
Hostel Security: ?1,000 (3 years)
Seat Availability
The program offers 82 seats across multiple departments, including:
Anatomy: 8
Biochemistry: 5
Pathology: 6
Ophthalmology: 3
Psychiatry: 5
Preventive Oncology (NCI Jhajjar): 4
...and many more.
Important Notes
For further details, including exam patterns, document requirements, and selection methods, candidates should refer to the prospectus available on the AIIMS website.
Required Documents
Sponsorship Certificate (for sponsored candidates).
NOC from the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (for foreign nationals).
Proof of fellowship award (for Own Fellowship candidates).
Self-attested certificates supporting educational qualifications, marks, and experience.
Candidates are encouraged to apply early to avoid last-minute technical issues. For additional information, visit the official website of AIIMS New Delhi.