AIIMS Delhi Begins PhD Admission Process for January 2026 Session NEW DELHI, January 18, 2026 – The All India Institute of Medical Scienc...
AIIMS Delhi Begins PhD Admission Process for January 2026 Session
NEW DELHI, January 18, 2026 – The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has officially commenced the admission process for its PhD program for the January 2026 session. Aspiring researchers can now register online, with the application window set to close later this month.
Key Dates and Deadlines
The examination section has released a tight schedule for this session. Candidates are advised to complete their registrations well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical glitches.
Registration Started: January 12, 2026
Last Date to Apply: January 26, 2026 (upto 5:00 PM)
Entrance Exam Date: February 7, 2026
Exam Timing: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
Admission to the PhD program will be determined through a Computer-Based Test (CBT) followed by a departmental assessment.
Duration: 90 Minutes
Format: The exam will consist of 70 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) covering both General Aptitude/English (30 marks) and Subject-Related topics (40 marks).
Centres: The exam is typically held in Delhi/NCR.
Eligibility Criteria
AIIMS has outlined specific qualifications for medical and non-medical candidates:
Medical Candidates: Must hold an MBBS/BDS degree with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks, or an MD/MS/MDS/DM/MCh degree.
Nursing Candidates: Must hold an M.Sc. degree in Nursing with at least 55% aggregate marks.
Non-Medical Candidates: Must possess a two-year Master’s Degree (M.Sc., M.Tech, etc.) in a relevant subject with at least 60% marks.
How to Apply
Candidates must visit the official examination website (aiimsexams.ac.in) to submit their applications. The process involves basic registration, generation of a code, and final registration including payment of fees.
Note: Candidates who have already qualified for national fellowships (like UGC-NET/CSIR/ICMR JRF) may be eligible for special weightage but must still appear for the entrance test/interview stages as per the specific departmental rules.
