How many seats are available at AIIMS Delhi and other AIIMS institutions?

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) institutions in India are among the most prestigious medical institutions in the country, offering advanced education, healthcare, and research facilities. The total number of MBBS seats available across AIIMS campuses has seen an increase over the years as the government has expanded the network of AIIMS institutions to improve access to quality medical education and healthcare across the country.

As of 2025, there are 22 AIIMS campuses across India, including the iconic AIIMS New Delhi. The total number of MBBS seats available at these institutions is distributed among the various campuses. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the number of MBBS seats at AIIMS Delhi and other AIIMS campuses.

1. AIIMS Delhi (New Delhi) – Number of Seats:

• MBBS Seats: 100
• Details: AIIMS Delhi is the first and most prestigious of all AIIMS institutions in India, established in 1956. It offers 100 MBBS seats in total. The admission to these seats is highly competitive, and AIIMS Delhi is known for producing some of the best medical professionals in the country.

2. AIIMS Campuses and the Number of MBBS Seats:

Here is a detailed list of all the AIIMS campuses in India and their respective MBBS seat allocations:

| AIIMS Institution | Number of MBBS Seats |
|---------------------------------|--------------------------|
| AIIMS New Delhi | 100 |
| AIIMS Bhopal | 100 |
| AIIMS Bhubaneswar | 100 |
| AIIMS Jodhpur | 100 |
| AIIMS Patna | 100 |
| AIIMS Raipur | 100 |
| AIIMS Rishikesh | 100 |
| AIIMS Gorakhpur | 50 |
| AIIMS Kalyani | 50 |
| AIIMS Vijayawada | 50 |
| AIIMS Madurai | 50 |
| AIIMS Bilaspur | 50 |
| AIIMS Bibinagar | 50 |
| AIIMS Raebareli | 50 |
| AIIMS Jammu | 50 |
| AIIMS Nagpur | 50 |
| AIIMS Deoghar | 50 |
| AIIMS Mangalagiri | 50 |
| AIIMS Darbhanga | 50 |
| AIIMS Kurnool | 50 |
| AIIMS Bhopal | 100 |
| AIIMS Bilaspur | 50 |

Total Number of MBBS Seats in AIIMS Institutions (2025):

• Total Seats Across All AIIMS: 1,450

This includes the seats for the 100 MBBS seats each at the 8 established campuses, and 50 MBBS seats each at the newer campuses established after 2020.

Key Points to Note Regarding AIIMS Seat Allocation:

1. Reservation Policy:

   • AIIMS institutions follow the reservation policy of the Government of India, which reserves seats for various categories including:
     • General Category (50%)
     • Other Backward Classes (OBC): 27% of total seats
     • Scheduled Castes (SC): 15% of total seats
     • Scheduled Tribes (ST): 7.5% of total seats
     • Persons with Disabilities (PwD): 5% of the total seats (reserved from each category).

2. Foreign Nationals:

   • A certain percentage of seats are reserved for foreign nationals in all AIIMS institutions. Foreign nationals are exempted from taking the NEET exam, but they must apply through a separate procedure and fulfill additional requirements for admission.

3. AIIMS Delhi Specifics:

   • AIIMS Delhi has the highest number of seats at 100, but due to its status as the most prestigious AIIMS campus, the competition for these seats is extremely high.
   • AIIMS Delhi has additional specializations and research opportunities compared to other campuses due to its advanced infrastructure.

4. Seat Availability by Academic Year:

   • AIIMS admissions are usually subject to revision, and each year, some changes can occur in the total number of seats available. This could be in response to new institutions being added or changes in government policy. As the government continues to expand AIIMS across India, the total number of seats will also likely continue to grow.

5. Postgraduate and Super-Specialty Seats:

   • Apart from MBBS seats, AIIMS campuses also offer postgraduate (MD, MS, MDS) and super-specialty (DM, MCh) programs. These seats are also allocated separately, and the eligibility criteria for these programs differ significantly from MBBS admissions.

Admission Process and Seat Allocation for AIIMS MBBS:

• NEET Examination:

  • As of 2019, the NEET exam is the sole entrance examination for MBBS admissions across AIIMS institutions, including AIIMS Delhi. The candidates must qualify in NEET and meet the minimum cut-off required for AIIMS MBBS admission.

• Counseling Process:

  • After qualifying in NEET, candidates must go through the AIIMS MBBS counseling process. During counseling, seats are allocated based on the candidates' ranks in NEET and their preferences for different AIIMS campuses.

• Counseling Rounds:

  • The counseling process usually consists of multiple rounds, and the final seat allocation depends on candidates' NEET ranks and availability of seats in their preferred AIIMS institution.

Future Expansion of AIIMS and Seat Increases:

• The Indian government has continuously expanded the number of AIIMS campuses across the country in an effort to address regional healthcare disparities and improve medical education in underserved areas. As part of this expansion, the number of MBBS seats across the AIIMS campuses is also expected to increase, providing more opportunities for aspiring medical students in the future.

• New AIIMS Campuses: The addition of new AIIMS campuses is likely to contribute to a further increase in the number of available MBBS seats. Some of the newer campuses established post-2020, such as AIIMS Kalyani, Gorakhpur, and Jammu, have seats typically set at 50 MBBS seats per campus.

Conclusion:

As of 2025, there are 1,450 MBBS seats available across 22 AIIMS campuses in India. The number of MBBS seats varies from 50 to 100 seats depending on the campus, with AIIMS Delhi offering 100 seats. The allocation of these seats is done based on the NEET exam results, followed by a counseling process, and seats are distributed according to the reservation norms set by the Indian government.

The expansion of AIIMS institutions across India is ongoing, with plans to add more campuses, thus increasing the number of available medical seats in the future. This initiative is designed to meet the growing demand for medical professionals and to address healthcare challenges in both urban and rural areas of the country.