AIIMS Jodhpur & AIIMS Bhopal

🏥 About AIIMS Jodhpur & AIIMS Bhopal

Both AIIMS Jodhpur and AIIMS Bhopal were established in 2012 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojna (PMSSY) — a government programme to expand quality medical education across India. Both hold the status of Institutions of National Importance and are governed autonomously under the central government.

In the 13 years since their establishment, both campuses have grown significantly — investing in infrastructure, faculty, research capacity, and hospital quality. AIIMS Jodhpur is ranked #19 in NIRF Medical 2025, while AIIMS Bhopal is ranked #25. Both are in the top 6 AIIMS campuses nationally after AIIMS New Delhi.

For NEET aspirants who fall just outside the top-300 required for AIIMS Delhi or JIPMER, these two campuses represent a premium option — carrying the full "AIIMS" brand with near-zero fees, strong faculty, and growing clinical exposure.

📚 Courses Offered

Both campuses offer the same core structure of programmes:

PG admissions at both campuses are through INI CET, conducted by AIIMS New Delhi. AIIMS graduates have a strong track record in INI CET — the internal culture of MBBS training heavily aligns with INI CET preparation.

🎯 Admission Process & NEET Cutoff 2026

Admission to MBBS at both AIIMS Jodhpur and AIIMS Bhopal is entirely through NEET UG, followed by centralised MCC All India Quota counselling. There is no separate entrance exam, no state quota, and no management quota at any AIIMS campus.

NEET UG Cutoff — AIIMS Jodhpur (General Category, AIQ)

NEET UG Cutoff — AIIMS Bhopal (General Category, Round 1)

Category-wise Target for 2026 (Both Campuses)

Step-by-Step Admission Process

• Step 1 — Clear NEET UG: Appear for NEET UG 2026 on May 3, 2026. Target 675+ score for AIIMS Jodhpur or Bhopal in General category.
• Step 2 — Register with MCC: After results, register at mcc.nic.in for NEET UG All India Quota counselling (July 2026).
• Step 3 — Fill Preferences Strategically: Include both AIIMS Jodhpur and AIIMS Bhopal in your preference list. AIIMS Jodhpur typically has a slightly tighter cutoff, so list it before Bhopal if you prefer it.
• Step 4 — Seat Allotment: MCC allots seats in multiple rounds (Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up, Stray Vacancy). Don't exit after Round 1 if not allotted — later rounds often open seats.
• Step 5 — Report to Campus: Report to your allotted AIIMS campus with all original documents. Complete medical examination and fee payment within the stipulated deadline.

Eligibility Criteria (Both Campuses)

• Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English
• Minimum 50% aggregate in PCB (General/EWS); 40% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD (or as updated by NMC)
• Minimum age: 17 years by December 31 of the admission year
• Valid NEET UG score meeting the cutoff for counselling
• No upper age limit (as per current NMC guidelines — subject to change)
• No state domicile required — All India seats, open to everyone equally

💰 Fee Structure 2026

As with all AIIMS, there is no management quota, NRI quota, or donation seats. Every MBBS seat is filled purely on NEET UG merit through MCC AIQ counselling. Reservation follows central government norms: 27% OBC, 15% SC, 7.5% ST, 10% EWS, 5% PwD horizontal reservation.

🏆 Rankings & Recognition

Both campuses are in the top 6 AIIMS nationally after AIIMS Delhi. The rankings have been rising consistently year after year as both campuses mature, expand their faculty, and build research capacity. AIIMS Jodhpur placed 61 students and 43 B.Sc students in 2024 as per NIRF data.

⚖️ AIIMS Jodhpur vs AIIMS Bhopal — Which to Choose?

Both are excellent and essentially equivalent in academic quality. Here's an honest comparison to help you decide:

🏛️ Campus & Facilities

AIIMS Jodhpur

• Location: Basni Industrial Area Phase-2, Jodhpur, Rajasthan — campus is away from Jodhpur city centre.
• Hospital: 960+ beds with OPD and inpatient facilities. Strong patient inflow from across Rajasthan.
• Infrastructure: Spacious classrooms with projectors, central library open till 10 PM, separate hostel library. Modern labs and medical equipment.
• Sports: Large sports complex. Well-maintained hostels for boys and girls.
• Campus Culture: Strong academic focus, stricter hostel rules — a disciplined environment suited to focused study.

AIIMS Bhopal

• Location: Saket Nagar, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh — centrally located with good city access.
• Hospital: Growing multi-speciality hospital with rising patient inflow. Strong community health outreach.
• Infrastructure: Modern academic block, well-equipped labs, hostels with good furniture (bookshelf, table, chair, bed, wardrobe in each room).
• Hostel: Common washrooms (clean and well-maintained). More relaxed hostel rules compared to Jodhpur.
• City Advantage: Bhopal offers good restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and transport connectivity — quality of life outside campus is higher.

💼 Career Scope

Graduates from both AIIMS Jodhpur and AIIMS Bhopal carry the full "AIIMS" brand — this is enormously powerful in INI CET PG counselling, research applications, and private hospital hiring.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions