AIIMS Fellowship January 2027: Apply Online for 93 Seats, Eligibility, Fee and Exam Date

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi has released the prospectus for the AIIMS Fellowship January 2027 session. Admission will be given to 93 seats in 34 fellowship programmes across departments such as Neurosurgery, Gastroenterology, Orthopaedics, Urology and Radiology. Online registration started on 28 October 2026 and the last date is 11 November 2026 (5:00 PM).

Selection is through a 60-mark CBT on 5 December 2026 in Delhi/NCR, followed by a 40-mark online departmental assessment. Open-category fellows get the emoluments of a Senior Resident. In this article, we cover the AIIMS Fellowship January 2027 seats, eligibility, fee, exam pattern, important dates and how to apply. Doctors looking for research options can also check the AIIMS Kalyani Post Doctoral Fellowship 2027 and the JRHMS CHO Recruitment 2026.

Quick summary:

➤ Institute: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi

➤ Programme: Fellowship Programme, January 2027 session

➤ Total seats: 93 (54 Open, 39 Sponsored)

➤ Fellowships: 34

➤ Eligibility: MD/MS with 3 years post-PG teaching experience, or DM/M.Ch. (varies by fellowship)

➤ Duration: 1 or 2 years

➤ Application fee: Rs. 2000 (General/OBC), Rs. 1600 (SC/ST/EWS), nil for OPH

➤ Last date: 11 November 2026 (5:00 PM)

➤ CBT date: 5 December 2026

➤ Apply at: aiimsexams.ac.in

AIIMS Fellowship January 2027 Overview

The AIIMS Fellowship January 2027 prospectus gives full details of seats, eligibility and the two-stage selection. The key points are listed below.

AIIMS Fellowship January 2027 Important Dates

The AIIMS Fellowship January 2027 important dates from the prospectus are given below.

AIIMS Fellowship January 2027 Seat Details

The AIIMS Fellowship January 2027 seat details are given fellowship-wise, with open and sponsored seats and course duration.

• There are no constitutional reservation seats in any fellowship.
• Open and sponsored seats cannot be converted into each other.
• Any seat that stays vacant is carried forward to the next session.

AIIMS Fellowship January 2027 Eligibility

The general AIIMS Fellowship eligibility is one of the following, with exact degree requirements given separately for each fellowship:

• MD/MS or an equivalent NMC-recognised degree in the concerned discipline, with 3 years of post-PG teaching experience as Senior Resident or equivalent in an NMC-recognised institute; or
• DM/M.Ch. or an equivalent NMC-recognised degree.

All qualifications and experience must be completed by 31.01.2027. Three years means 1095 days.

Fellowship-wise Qualification Highlights

• DM/M.Ch. only: Aortic Surgery (M.Ch. CTVS), Hepatology and IBD (DM Gastroenterology / Paediatric Gastroenterology), Advanced GI Endoscopy and Pancreatology (DM Gastroenterology or M.Ch. GI Surgery), Blood and Marrow Transplantation (DM Medical Oncology / Clinical Haematology / Paediatric Oncology), Stroke and Neuroimmunology (DM Neurology), Neurosurgery fellowships except Spine (M.Ch. Neurosurgery), Urology fellowships (M.Ch. Urology).
• MD/MS with 3 years experience: Arthroscopy, Joint Replacement, Musculoskeletal Oncology, Pelvic-Acetabular Trauma (MS Orthopaedics); Radiology fellowships (MD Radiodiagnosis); Bariatric Surgery (MS General Surgery); Minimally Invasive Gynaecological Surgery and Maternal Fetal Medicine (MD/MS Obstetrics and Gynaecology).
• Either MD/MS with experience or DM/M.Ch.: Pain Medicine, Paediatric Cardiac Anaesthesia, Neuro-critical Care, Skull Base Surgery (ENT), Spine Surgery, Uro-Gynaecology, Renal Transplant Surgery.
• Cleft and Craniofacial Orthodontics: MDS Orthodontics (DCI recognised) with 3 years post-PG teaching experience.
• Part-time CEU fellowship: only AIIMS faculty members (preferably Assistant and Associate Professors), with NOC, two publications and a 5-year service bond or Rs. 20 lakh.
• Full-time CEU fellowship: faculty of AIIMS or other medical colleges with MBBS/BDS (55%) or B.Sc. Nursing (60%), plus MD/MS or M.Sc. Nursing (60%), and one publication.

Age Limit

There is no upper age limit. AIIMS New Delhi faculty applying under the sponsored category must be below 50 years on the last date of registration.

AIIMS Fellowship Application Fee

The AIIMS Fellowship application fee is category-wise and is paid online by debit card, credit card or net banking.

After selection, the admission fee is Rs. 125 for open candidates and Rs. 1295 for sponsored candidates.

AIIMS Fellowship Exam Pattern and Selection Process

The AIIMS Fellowship exam pattern has two stages with a total of 100 marks. The stage-wise details are shown below.

• Marking: +1 for a correct answer, minus 1/3 for a wrong answer, 0 for unanswered or marked-for-review questions.
• A candidate must score 50% in Stage I to qualify for Stage II.
• Candidates up to 3 times the number of seats in each category (Open / Sponsored) are called for Stage II.
• Overall score must be more than 50% (Stage I and II combined) for admission.
• Stage II takes about 8 to 10 minutes per candidate.
• Ties are broken by fewer negative marks, then by age (older first).

AIIMS Fellowship Stipend and Other Terms

• Emoluments: as applicable to Senior Resident (3rd year plus 2 increments) under the 7th CPC.
• Sponsored candidates and foreign nationals do not get emoluments from AIIMS; the sponsoring authority pays them.
• Leave: 24 days in the first year and 30 days in the second year; maternity and paternity leave as per Government of India rules.
• Exit exam: 40% internal assessment and 60% final practical exam. A log book is required; there is no thesis.
• Private practice is not allowed, and the training is full time.

AIIMS Fellowship Sponsored Seats Rules

• Permanent employees of Central/State Government, Armed Forces, PSUs or autonomous bodies can be sponsored by their employer.
• A State Government can sponsor only for fellowships that are not available in that state.
• The sponsorship certificate must be uploaded by 28 November 2026, and the original shown at document verification.
• Foreign nationals are considered against sponsored seats and need an NOC from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

How to Apply for AIIMS Fellowship January 2027

• Visit aiimsexams.ac.in and open the Fellowship Programme January 2027 link.
• Register with your basic details and pay the application fee online.
• Fill in the form and upload your photo, signature, left thumb impression and self-attested documents, including degree, marksheet, experience and tenure certificates, and NOC if employed in Government.
• Choose only one fellowship; duplicate applications are rejected.
• Submit before 11 November 2026 (5:00 PM) and keep a print of the registration slip.

Documents cannot be uploaded after registration closes, and name, date of birth and category cannot be changed after fee payment.

AIIMS Fellowship January 2027 FAQs

Q1. How many seats are there in AIIMS Fellowship January 2027?

There are 93 seats in 34 fellowships: 54 open and 39 sponsored.

Q2. What is the last date to apply?

The last date for online registration is 11 November 2026, up to 5:00 PM.

Q3. When is the AIIMS Fellowship exam?

The CBT is on 5 December 2026 in Delhi/NCR.

Q4. Is there negative marking?

Yes. One-third mark is deducted for each wrong answer.

Q5. Is there any age limit?

No upper age limit, except that AIIMS New Delhi faculty in the sponsored category must be below 50 years.

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