The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) is a network of autonomous public medical colleges in India, established to provide high-quality medical education to aspiring students across the country.
Widely regarded as the top medical institutions in India, AIIMS colleges are the dream destination for every medical aspirant. These institutes have been recognized as ‘Institutes of National Importance’, a title granted through an Act of Parliament, highlighting their exceptional contribution to medical education and research.
Expansion of AIIMS
As of January 2022, five AIIMS were under development. In February 2022, the Ministry of Health announced that all 24 new AIIMS would be fully operational by February 2025. Additionally, proposals are in place to establish AIIMS in Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Mizoram, and Tripura, further expanding the reach of affordable medical education in India.
AIIMS Colleges in India (2024)
The primary goal of AIIMS is to make medical education both affordable and accessible to people from all sections of society.
• Total AIIMS Colleges (2024): 20
• Total MBBS Seats: 2,207
AIIMS colleges continue to set the benchmark for medical education and healthcare excellence in India, offering opportunities to students from diverse backgrounds.
| S.No | Name | Location (State) | Year of Establishment | Total Annual Intake |
| 1 | AIIMS Delhi | New Delhi | 1956 | 125+7 |
| 2 | AIIMS Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh | 2012 | 125 |
| 3 | AIIMS Bhubaneswar | Odisha | 2012 | 125 |
| 4 | AIIMS Jodhpur | Rajasthan | 2012 | 125 |
| 5 | AIIMS Patna | Bihar | 2012 | 125 |
| 6 | AIIMS Raipur | Chhatisgarh | 2012 | 125 |
| 7 | AIIMS Rishikesh | Uttarakhand | 2012 | 125 |
| 8 | AIIMS Rae Bareli | Uttar Pradesh | 2013 | 100 |
| 9 | AIIMS Nagpur | Maharashtra | 2018 | 125 |
| 10 | AIIMS Bathinda | Punjab | 2019 | 100 |
| 11 | AIIMS Deogarh | Jharkand | 2019 | 100 |
| 12 | AIIMS Gorakhpur | Uttar Pradesh | 2019 | 125 |
| 13 | AIIMS Kalyani | West Bengal | 2019 | 125 |
| 14 | AIIMS Bibi Nagar, Hyderabad | Telangana | 2019 | 100 |
| 15 | AIIMS Guwahati | Assam | 2020 | 100 |
| 16 | AIIMS Mangalagiri, Vijaywada | Andhra Pradesh | 2020 | 125 |
| 17 | AIIMS Rajkot | Gujarat | 2020 | 50 |
| 18 | AIIMS Bilaspur | Himachal Pradesh | 2020 | 100 |
| 19 | AIIMS Jammu | J&K U.T. | 2020 | 100 |
| 20 | AIIMS Madurai | Tamil nadu | 2021 | 50 |
| Total MBBS Seats in AIIMS | 2044 | |||
Upcoming AIIMS Colleges in India
In addition to the 20 existing AIIMS colleges, the government has announced plans to establish four new AIIMS institutes in the following locations:
• AIIMS Awantipora, Kashmir Region
• AIIMS Manethi, Haryana
• AIIMS Darbhanga, Bihar
• AIIMS Manipur
The Union Cabinet has approved a proposal to set up these new AIIMS colleges, aligning with the government’s vision of improving healthcare accessibility and the doctor-patient ratio.
Government’s Vision
The primary goal behind establishing new AIIMS branches is to create a balanced doctor-patient ratio, addressing the increasing healthcare demands of the population. The government is also focused on expanding the number of MBBS and postgraduate seats in these colleges to combat the shortage of medical professionals and enhance the quality of healthcare services across the country.
These efforts aim to strengthen India’s healthcare infrastructure and provide quality medical education to a broader audience.