AIIMS Bhubaneswar PhD Admission 2026-27
AIIMS Bhubaneswar PhD Admission 2026-27 notification has been released through the official Ph.D. Prospectus. The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhubaneswar invites online applications for admission to various Ph.D. programs across medical, nursing, and non-medical disciplines for the academic session 2026-27. Admissions are strictly based on a written entrance examination followed by interview/assessment as prescribed.
AIIMS Bhubaneswar PhD Admission 2026-27 offers both Fellowship Available (FA) and Own Fellowship (OF) seats. Candidates are advised to carefully read eligibility conditions, project-wise seat availability, important dates, and selection criteria before applying.
See Ongoing PhD AdmissionTable of Contents
- Important Dates
- Disciplines & Seat Distribution
- Eligibility Criteria
- Entrance Examination Pattern
- Selection Process
- Application Fee
- Course Duration
- Important Notes
- Official Links
AIIMS Bhubaneswar PhD Admission 2026-27: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of Online Application | 01 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 15 January 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Entrance Examination Date | To be notified |
| Interview Schedule | To be notified on institute website |
AIIMS Bhubaneswar PhD Admission 2026-27: Disciplines & Vacancies
| Department | FA Seats | OF Seats | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Medicine & Family Medicine | 04 | 03 | 07 |
| General Surgery | 01 | 00 | 01 |
| Microbiology | 03 | 06 | 09 |
| Neurosurgery | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 02 | 01 | 03 |
| Pathology & Lab Medicine | 03 | 02 | 05 |
| Paediatrics | 02 | 01 | 03 |
| Physiology | 02 | 03 | 05 |
| Total | 17 | 17 | 34 |
AIIMS Bhubaneswar PhD Admission 2026-27: Eligibility Criteria
- Medical candidates must hold MBBS/BDS with minimum 55% marks or MD/MS/MDS/DM/M.Ch.
- Nursing candidates must have M.Sc. Nursing with at least 55% marks.
- Non-medical candidates must possess a Master’s degree (minimum 2 years) with 55% marks.
- Distance learning degrees are not eligible.
- Candidates can apply for a maximum of three project titles only.
AIIMS Bhubaneswar PhD Admission 2026-27: Entrance Examination Pattern
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Offline (AIIMS Bhubaneswar) |
| Duration | 90 Minutes |
| Total Questions | 60 MCQs |
| Paper I | 20 MCQs (Aptitude & Research) |
| Paper II | 40 MCQs (Subject/Project Related) |
| Minimum Cut-off | 24 Marks (Combined) |
AIIMS Bhubaneswar PhD Admission 2026-27: Application Fee
- General / OBC: ₹2360/-
- SC / ST / EWS: ₹1888/-
- PwBD Candidates: Fee Exempted
- Payment Mode: Online (Card / Net Banking / UPI)
- Seats are allotted strictly based on merit and project preference.
- Own Fellowship candidates can opt for both FA and OF seats.
- Failure to join after seat allotment will lead to disqualification in further rounds.