Social medicine and community health pyqs mcq series course 
AIIMS Ph.D. Admission — July 2025 Session
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
Examination Section, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi – 110029
Introduction
AIIMS, New Delhi invites online applications for admission to its prestigious Ph.D. programme (July 2025 session). Candidates are advised to carefully read the prospectus and official notification before applying.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online registration starts | 25 August 2025 |
| Last date for registration | 15 September 2025 (till 5 PM) |
| Admit Card available | 24 September 2025 |
| Written Test (CBT) | 27 September 2025 |
| Result of CBT | 09 October 2025 |
| Departmental Assessment | 17 October 2025 |
| Final Result | 31 October 2025 |
| Last date for joining | 22 November 2025 |
Seats & Vacancies
Department-wise seats, fellowship availability, and detailed project information are provided in the official notification PDF. Candidates must check the document carefully for subject-specific eligibility.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | Rs. 2000 + charges |
| SC / ST / EWS | Rs. 1600 + charges |
| PWBD | Exempted |
Eligibility Criteria
- Medical: MBBS / BDS / MD / MS / MDS / DNB / DM / M.Ch. as specified in notification.
- Nursing: M.Sc. Nursing with minimum 55% marks.
- Non-Medical: M.Sc. / M.Tech. / M.Pharm. / equivalent with minimum 60% marks (as per department).
- Own Fellowship (OF) seats require valid fellowship awards (e.g. CSIR, UGC, ICMR, DBT etc.).
Application Process
- Visit AIIMS exam portal and register.
- Fill form and upload required documents.
- Pay application fee online.
- Check application status regularly on MyPage.
- Download admit card before exam.
Summary of Examination Pattern
- Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Stage I (Aptitude): 30 MCQs, 40 minutes, subjects include General Science, English, Biostatistics & Research Methodology
- Stage II (Subject Specific): 40 MCQs, 50 minutes, questions from relevant specialty
- Total Marks: 70 (Stage I + II)
- Marking Scheme: +1 for correct answer, –⅓ for wrong answer
Method of Selection
- Only candidates securing at least 35 marks out of 70 in Stage I + II will be eligible for Stage III (Departmental Assessment).
- Stage III: Departmental Assessment carries 20 marks (interview / practical / project discussion).
- Final Merit: 70 marks (Stage I + II) + 20 marks (Stage III) = 90 marks total.
- Candidates with approved national fellowships (e.g., CSIR, DBT, UGC, ICMR) may be given special weightage.
Contact / Helpdesk
Examination Section, AIIMS New Delhi
Ansari Nagar, New Delhi – 110029
Tel: 011-26589900, 26588500 (Extn: 6421/4499/6422)
Website: www.aiimsexams.ac.in
