AIIMS PhD January 2027: Apply Online for 77 PhD Seats at aiimsexams.ac.in
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has released the prospectus for the AIIMS PhD January 2027 session. Admission will be given to 77 Ph.D. seats in 29 departments and centres, of which 33 seats have project funds available (FA) and 44 seats are only for candidates with their own Government fellowship (OF).
Online registration is open from 23 October 2026 to 6 November 2026 (5:00 PM). The 70-mark CBT will be held on 21 November 2026 in Chennai, Delhi/NCR, Kolkata and Mumbai, followed by an online departmental assessment. In this article, we cover the AIIMS PhD January 2027 seats, eligibility, exam pattern, selection method, fee and how to apply. You can also read the AIIMS Fellowship January 2027 and the AIIMS Kalyani Post Doctoral Fellowship 2027.
Quick summary:
➤ Institute: AIIMS, New Delhi
➤ Programme: Ph.D., January 2027 session
➤ Total seats: 77 (33 FA + 44 OF)
➤ Departments: 29
➤ Exam: CBT, 70 MCQs, 90 minutes
➤ Exam date: 21 November 2026
➤ Exam cities: Chennai, Delhi/NCR, Kolkata, Mumbai
➤ Application fee: Rs. 2000 (General/OBC), Rs. 1600 (SC/ST/EWS), PwBD exempt
➤ Last date: 6 November 2026, 5:00 PM
➤ Apply at: aiimsexams.ac.in
AIIMS PhD January 2027 Overview
The AIIMS Delhi Ph.D. admission 2027 is project-based, and each seat has its own required degree. The main details are given below.
| Institute | AIIMS, New Delhi |
| Session | January 2027 |
| Total Seats | 77 |
| Seat Types | Funds Available in Project (FA), Own Government Fellowship (OF) |
| Exam Mode | Online CBT |
| Selection | Stage I and II (CBT), Stage III (online departmental assessment) |
| Course Duration | Minimum 3 years, maximum 5 years |
| Exam Language | English |
| Official Website | aiimsexams.ac.in |
AIIMS PhD Admission 2027 Important Dates
The AIIMS PhD admission 2027 schedule from Part A of the prospectus is given below.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Prospectus and online registration start | 23 October 2026 (Friday) |
| Last date for registration | 6 November 2026 (Friday), 5:00 PM |
| Last date for sponsorship certificate and MoHFW NOC (foreign nationals) | 12 November 2026 (Thursday) |
| Application status and rejected list | 13 November 2026 (Friday) |
| Exam centre, roll number and admit card | 17 November 2026 (Tuesday) |
| CBT exam | 21 November 2026 (Saturday), 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM |
| CBT result (expected) | 27 November 2026 (Friday) |
| Departmental assessment (online) | 9 and 10 December 2026 (Wednesday and Thursday) |
| Final result | 23 December 2026 (Wednesday) |
| Last date for joining | 27 February 2027 (Saturday) |
AIIMS PhD January 2027 Seat Details
The AIIMS PhD department-wise seats with FA and OF split are shown below.
| Department / Centre | FA Seats | OF Seats | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anatomy | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Biochemistry | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Biophysics | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Biotechnology | 2 | 8 | 10 |
| Cardiology | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Community Ophthalmology (RPC) | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Endocrinology and Metabolism | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Forensic Medicine and Toxicology | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Laboratory Medicine | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Microbiology | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| National Drug Dependence Treatment Centre (NDDTC) | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Neurology | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Neurosurgery (JPNATC) | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Obstetrics and Gynaecology | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Ocular Pharmacology (RPC) | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Onco-Haematopathology (Dr. BRA IRCH) | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Ophthalmology (Dr. R.P. Centre) | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| Ophthalmology (NCI Jhajjar) | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| ENT | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| ENT (NCI Jhajjar) | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Pathology | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Pediatrics | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Pharmacology | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Physiology | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Psychiatry | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Radiation Oncology (Dr. BRA IRCH, NCI Jhajjar) | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Stem Cell | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Transfusion Medicine (NCI Jhajjar) | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 33 | 44 | 77 |
- FA seats: open to all eligible candidates; the fellowship comes from the research project.
- OF seats: only for candidates with their own Government fellowship, or in-service and sponsored candidates paid by their parent organisation.
- Biotechnology (10), Ophthalmology at Dr. R.P. Centre (7), Microbiology (7) and Biophysics (6) have the most seats.
- Every seat is tied to a project with its own required degree, listed in Part A of the prospectus.
AIIMS PhD January 2027 Eligibility
The AIIMS PhD eligibility depends on whether you apply as a medical, nursing or non-medical candidate.
| Category | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Medical | MBBS/BDS with at least 55%, or MD/MS/MDS/DM/M.Ch. in the subject concerned, or DNB |
| Nursing | M.Sc. Nursing with at least 55% (for Ph.D. in the College of Nursing) |
| Non-medical | Two-year master's degree from an Indian university as listed against the seat, with at least 60% marks; M.Sc., M.Tech., BAMS and BHMS count here |
- Only the degrees listed against each seat are accepted; no equivalence claims are allowed.
- Master's degrees through distance learning are not eligible.
- Candidates whose final result is declared by 6 November 2026 can apply with a certificate from the college or university.
- A candidate can apply for a maximum of three departments.
- An NOC from the current employer is mandatory for candidates in Government or Government-funded organisations.
- There is no upper age limit mentioned in the prospectus.
AIIMS PhD January 2027 Exam Pattern
The AIIMS PhD exam pattern has two CBT stages in one sitting. The details are given below.
| Stage | Content | Questions / Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage I | Aptitude: English, Biostatistics, Research Methodology, Cell Biology, Lab Technology | 30 | 40 minutes |
| Stage II | Subject-related, MD/MS/MDS/M.Sc. entrance level | 40 | 50 minutes |
| Total | 70 | 90 minutes |
- Marking: +1 for correct, minus 1/3 for wrong, 0 for unanswered or marked for review.
- One shift, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM; paper in English only.
- Candidates applying in more than one department take Stage I once and a separate Stage II for each subject.
- PwBD candidates get 15 minutes extra in Stage I and 20 minutes extra in Stage II.
AIIMS PhD Selection Process
The selection process for the AIIMS PhD January 2027 has three stages with a final total of 100 marks:
- Stage I and II (CBT): 70 marks. At least 35 marks are needed to move to Stage III.
- Special weightage: 10 marks for medical, dental and nursing candidates, or for non-medical candidates with CSIR-UGC NET JRF, ICMR JRF, DBT JRF or NBHM fellowship (result between November 2024 and 9 December 2026, tenable at AIIMS).
- Stage III (online departmental assessment): 20 marks, made up of case or lab scenario 10, spotting 5 and viva 5. Three times the number of seats in each department are called.
- At least 50 out of 100 marks overall are needed for the final merit list.
- Ties are broken by age; the older candidate is ranked higher.
- Seats are allotted department-wise in merit order. OF candidates can choose both OF and FA seats; others can choose only FA seats.
- Admission depends on the availability of research funds or fellowship.
AIIMS PhD Application Fee and Course Fees
The AIIMS PhD application fee is paid online and is non-refundable.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | Rs. 2000 + transaction charges |
| SC / ST / EWS | Rs. 1600 + transaction charges |
| PwBD | Exempted |
After selection, Part B of the prospectus lists these dues payable at admission: registration Rs. 25, tuition Rs. 720, laboratory Rs. 120, pot money Rs. 720, hostel rent Rs. 1080, electricity Rs. 240 and gymkhana Rs. 120 (each for 3 years), caution money Rs. 100 and refundable hostel security Rs. 1000. These add up to Rs. 4,125*.
*Total calculated by BongJobs from the fee list in Part B.
AIIMS PhD Leave, Hostel and Other Rules
- Leave: 30 days a year; extra leave is extraordinary leave, limited to 3 months over the registration period.
- Study leave for outside training up to 6 months, on the Chief Guide's recommendation.
- Partially furnished hostel, subject to availability, till thesis submission or 5 years.
- The prospectus does not give a fixed stipend amount; FA seats are funded by the respective projects.
How to Apply for AIIMS PhD January 2027
- Visit aiimsexams.ac.in and complete One Time Registration (OTR) if not done.
- Open the Ph.D. January 2027 advertisement and log in.
- Choose up to three departments and the seats you are eligible for, as per Part A.
- Upload photo, signature, thumb impression and documents, including category certificate, NOC and fellowship award letter (for OF/weightage).
- Pay the fee and choose the exam city, then submit by 6 November 2026, 5:00 PM.
Name, date of birth, category, department and PwBD status cannot be changed after fee payment, and images cannot be re-uploaded.
AIIMS PhD January 2027 FAQs
Q1. How many seats are there in AIIMS PhD January 2027?
There are 77 seats: 33 FA and 44 OF, across 29 departments.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for AIIMS PhD January 2027?
6 November 2026, up to 5:00 PM.
Q3. When is the AIIMS PhD entrance exam?
The CBT is on 21 November 2026, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
Q4. Is Kolkata an exam centre for AIIMS PhD?
Yes. The exam cities are Chennai, Delhi/NCR, Kolkata and Mumbai, allotted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Q5. Who gets the 10 marks special weightage?
Medical, dental and nursing degree holders, and non-medical candidates with a valid JRF or NBHM fellowship award tenable at AIIMS, if they score at least 35 in the CBT.
AIIMS PhD January 2027 Important Links
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Prospectus Part A (Seats, Eligibility, Selection) | Download PDF |
| Prospectus Part B (Fees, Rules) | Download PDF |
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