AIIMS Delhi Ph.D. Admission 2024 is over for the January Session. The final result for AIIMS Delhi Ph.D. Admission 2024 has been released on March 11, 2024. Candidates can check the department-wise final list of qualified candidates for admission to Ph.D- AIIMS Delhi Ph.D. Final Result 2024.

AIIMS Delhi offers a Doctorate in Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medicine and Allied Sciences. AIIMS Delhi offers Ph.D. programs under 34 departments. Admission to Ph.D. at AIIMS Delhi is based on the score obtained by the candidates in the AIIMS Ph.D. Entrance Exam followed by a departmental assessment. The duration of the course is considered from the date of registration to the submission of the thesis. The minimum duration for the submission of a thesis is three years. The maximum duration can be extended up to 5 years after which written permission from Dean is required for a further extension of 6 months.


AIIMS Delhi Ph.D. Important Dates 2024

Here are the important details for AIIMS Delhi Ph.D. Admission 2024: 

Events Dates
AIIMS Delhi Ph.D. Admission 2024 Application Start Date January 12, 2024
Last Date to Apply for AIIMS Delhi Ph.D. Admission 2024 January 26, 2024 (5:00 PM)
AIIMS Delhi Ph.D. Entrance Exam (CBT) 2024 February 9, 2024
AIIMS Delhi Ph.D. Departmental Assessment March 1, 2024
Final Result for AIIMS Delhi Ph.D. Admission 2024 March 11, 2024

AIIMS Delhi Ph.D. Eligibility Criteria 

The Doctor of Philosophy is provided to the candidates pursuing any of the below-mentioned qualifications:

  • Candidates who have completed MBBS/ BDS with 55% or MD/ MS/ MDS/ DM/ M.Ch in the subjects concerned from the institutes recognized by The Medical Council of India. OR
  • Candidates who completed M.Sc in Nursing with an aggregate of 55 percent are eligible for the Ph.D. program in the specialty of Nursing at the AIIMS institute. OR
  • Candidates from Non-Medical backgrounds (M.Tech/BAMS/ M.sc) have to score at least 60% aggregate in the last qualifying examination. The non-medical candidates must have appeared for any of these National Entrance exams in the last two years- Joint CSIR-UGC NET, ICMR-JRF, ICMR-SRF, DBT-JRF, GATE, NBHM Screening test and INSPIRE Fellowship.

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AIIMS Delhi Ph.D. Admission Guidelines

Admission into the Ph.D. program is based on the entrance exam conducted by the institute followed by a department assessment. 

How to Apply?

The steps for registration are as follows: 

  • Open the official website of AIIMS, New Delhi.
  • On the Home page, visit the section of ‘Academic Courses’.
  • Under the registration section, click on the Ph.D. program.
  • Under ‘New Registration’, read all the mentioned guidelines.
  • Keep the registration ID and password details for future reference.
  • Re-login and complete all the steps of the registration process.
  • Make payment via Debit/Credit card/ Internet Banking.
  • Upload the image and signature and fill in all the other details.
  • Print the registration form for further reference.

AIIMS Delhi Ph.D. Entrance Exam

The entrance exam is conducted in three stages. Candidates who manage to score at least 50% marks are eligible for admission. The examination is conducted via online (CBT) mode. Candidates qualifying for the stage I need to undergo the Departmental Assessment. Students must upload their self-attested documents/certificates in regard to Date of Birth, Educational Qualification, Category, etc.


AIIMS Delhi Ph.D. Course Details

There are 34 specializations offered in the Ph.D. program mainly in the sciences field only. The details of courses along with seat intake are mentioned in the table below:

Specialization Intake Specialization Intake
Anatomy 2 Neuro-Radiology 1
Biochemistry 8 Neuro-Psychology 1
Biophysics 11 N.M.R 2
Biotechnology 5 Nuclear Medicine 1
C.C.M 3 Ocular Biochemistry 3
Cardiac Biochemistry 2 Ocular Pharmacology 4
Dental Surgery 1 Opthalmology(RPC) 5
Dermatology and Venerology 1 Pathology 2
Emergency Medicine 1 Pediatrics 2
Gastroenterology and HNU 1 Pediatric Surgery 4
Hematology 1 Pharmacology 4
Lab Medicine 1 Physiology 4
Lab Oncology 2 Psychiatry 5
Medical Oncology 5 Psychiatry(NDDTC) 5
Medical Physics 1 Reproductive Biology 1
Microbiology 3 Stem Cell 3
Neurology 2 T.I.I. 1

The counseling for the candidates will be done on the basis of merit obtained by the candidate. The candidate who has opted for Own Fellowship will be allowed to appear for seats both of OF and FA seats. Candidates need to join the program as per the stipulated time. Failure to do so will result in the candidature of the applicant.


AIIMS Delhi Ph.D. Stipend

AIIMS offers no such direct placements to campus students. However, the institute has started providing internships to the students in various hospitals and even in AIIMS also. The stipend varies according to the department. Some departments do not pay any stipend and have a process of registration and fee payment for the internship program. However, in some courses, the stipend provided is INR 23,500.


AIIMS Delhi Ph.D. FAQs

Ques. Does a candidate need to submit original certificates for the admission process in AIIMS?

Ans. A candidate needs to deposit or show his/her original certificates and documents required at the admission time. Failing to do so may result in termination of the seat.

Ques. Does AIIMS have any reservation criteria?

Ans. AIIMS follows reservation policy as per the undergoing policies of the Government of India. Candidates need to show valid proof to avail the reservation category.

Ques. Can sponsored or International students apply for the AIIMS Ph.D. program?

Ans. Sponsored and International students are very well eligible to get admission into the Ph.D. program. The candidates need to submit the sponsorship certificate and NOC from the Indian Government.

Ques. Does a candidate need to submit the application form in the AIIMS department?

Ans. There is no need for a candidate to submit the application form in the department. The candidate just needs to fill the online application form and can sit for the entrance exams.

Ques. Can program fees be paid via Demand Draft IN AIIMS?

Ans. Ph.D. course fees need to be submitted via online mode only through Netbanking/Credit Card/ Debit Card. Demand Draft is not accepted as a mode of payment for the AIIMS Ph.D. program.