The most common misconception about AIIMS is that it requires a separate exam. It doesn’t, and hasn’t since 2020. Admission to every AIIMS campus in India runs entirely through NEET UG rank, processed through MCC counselling. No separate application, institutional quota, and no state domicile requirement. Just rank, category, and a correctly filled counselling preference list. This guide explains how to get admission in AIIMS 2026, from what score each campus requires to what happens on the day you report.
The Most Important Thing to Know First: No Separate AIIMS Exam
Until 2020, AIIMS conducted its own entrance examination. That examination no longer exists.
AIIMS MBBS admission 2026 is entirely based on NEET UG 2026 scores. There is no separate AIIMS entrance exam, no separate application, and no separate eligibility test. Your NEET rank is the only academic factor that determines whether you get an AIIMS seat. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) conducts centralised counselling for all AIIMS seats under 100% All India Quota (AIQ); no state quota, no domicile requirement, no institutional quota of any kind.
AIIMS Eligibility 2026: Who Can Apply?
| Eligibility Criterion | Requirement |
| Qualifying exam | Must have qualified NEET UG 2026 |
| Class 12 subjects | Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects |
| Minimum marks (General/EWS) | 60% aggregate in PCB |
| Minimum marks (OBC) | 45% aggregate in PCB |
| Minimum marks (SC/ST) | 40% aggregate in PCB |
| Age | Minimum 17 years as on December 31, 2026 |
| Nationality | Indian nationals and eligible foreign nationals |
How Many AIIMS Seats Are Available in 2026?
As per NMC-approved data, India currently has 20 fully operational AIIMS institutes offering MBBS for the 2026 session. The total AIIMS MBBS seat count for 2026 is approximately 2,257, which includes 7 foreign national seats at AIIMS New Delhi. For Indian candidates through NEET, the effective seat pool is 2,250 seats. Out of over 20 lakh NEET-UG aspirants, only about 2,250 students secure a seat across all AIIMS campuses, an acceptance rate of less than 0.12%.
AIIMS Ranking in India: All 20 Campuses
AIIMS Delhi is consistently ranked No. 1 in Medical by NIRF and remains the most competitive AIIMS campus in India. Here’s the AIIMS ranking in India by competitiveness from most to least competitive:
| Rank | AIIMS Campus | Location | Expected OC Closing Rank 2026 |
| 1 | AIIMS New Delhi | New Delhi | AIR 1 – 50 |
| 2 | AIIMS Jodhpur | Rajasthan | AIR 50 – 200 |
| 3 | AIIMS Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh | AIR 100 – 300 |
| 4 | AIIMS Bhubaneswar | Odisha | AIR 150 – 400 |
| 5 | AIIMS Patna | Bihar | AIR 200 – 500 |
| 6 | AIIMS Raipur | Chhattisgarh | AIR 250 – 600 |
| 7 | AIIMS Rishikesh | Uttarakhand | AIR 300 – 700 |
| 8 | AIIMS Nagpur | Maharashtra | AIR 400 – 900 |
| 9 | AIIMS Mangalagiri | Andhra Pradesh | AIR 500 – 1,100 |
| 10 | AIIMS Gorakhpur | Uttar Pradesh | AIR 600 – 1,300 |
| 11 | AIIMS Bathinda | Punjab | AIR 700 – 1,500 |
| 12 | AIIMS Bibinagar | Telangana | AIR 800 – 1,700 |
| 13 | AIIMS Rajkot | Gujarat | AIR 900 – 1,900 |
| 14 | AIIMS Kalyani | West Bengal | AIR 1,000 – 2,100 |
| 15 | AIIMS Deoghar | Jharkhand | AIR 1,200 – 2,300 |
| 16 | AIIMS Darbhanga | Bihar | AIR 1,400 – 2,500 |
| 17 | AIIMS Guwahati | Assam | AIR 1,500 – 2,600 |
| 18 | AIIMS Samba | Jammu & Kashmir | AIR 1,700 – 2,800 |
| 19 | AIIMS Awantipora | J&K | AIR 1,900 – 3,000 |
| 20 | AIIMS Madurai | Tamil Nadu | AIR 2,126 – 3,597 (2025 data) |
Expected 2026 ranks based on MCC 2025 closing ranks and 2026 competition analysis. Final 2026 cutoffs release after MCC counselling.
AIIMS Cutoff 2026: What Score Do You Actually Need?
This is the question every NEET student asks and the honest answer varies significantly by campus.
AIIMS Delhi NEET cutoff 2026 (expected):
- General category: AIR 1 – 50, corresponding to NEET score of 705 – 720
- AIIMS Delhi closing rank 2025 for General category was AIR 48
Broader AIIMS cutoff ranges by score:
| NEET Score Range | AIIMS Options Realistically Available |
| 705 – 720 | AIIMS Delhi — AIR 1–50 range |
| 680 – 704 | AIIMS Jodhpur, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar |
| 650 – 679 | AIIMS Patna, Raipur, Rishikesh, Nagpur |
| 620 – 649 | AIIMS Gorakhpur, Bathinda, Bibinagar, Rajkot |
| 600 – 619 | Newer AIIMS campuses — Kalyani, Deoghar, Darbhanga |
| Below 600 | AIIMS Madurai and newest campuses — possible for reserved categories |
Key insight: For top AIIMS campuses like New Delhi or Jodhpur, candidates typically need to score above 680+ in NEET UG to stand a real chance of admission. A variation of 5–10 marks in NEET can change the ranking of candidates by several hundred places due to the high intensity of competition in the first percentile.
AIIMS Cutoff 2026: Category-Wise Expected Ranks
| Category | AIIMS Delhi Expected Closing Rank | AIIMS Other Campuses (Range) |
| General / UR | AIR 1 – 50 | AIR 50 – 3,600 |
| EWS | AIR 50 – 150 | AIR 150 – 5,000 |
| OBC-NCL | AIR 100 – 300 | AIR 300 – 8,000 |
| SC | AIR 300 – 700 | AIR 700 – 15,000 |
| ST | AIR 500 – 1,000 | AIR 1,000 – 20,000 |
| PwD | Separate merit list | Separate merit list |
Category-wise reservation at AIIMS follows central government norms: 15% SC, 7.5% ST, 27% OBC-NCL, 10% EWS. No state-based reservations apply.
AIIMS Fee Structure 2026: The Number That Surprises Everyone
AIIMS is heavily subsidised by the Government of India. The fee structure is one of the most compelling reasons to target AIIMS even for students who could afford private medical colleges.
| Fee Component | AIIMS (All Campuses) |
| Annual tuition fee | ₹5,856 per year (entire course) |
| Hostel fee | Nominal, varies by campus |
| NRI/Management quota | Does not exist — no back-door admission |
| Total 4.5-year fee (approx.) | Under ₹30,000 for the entire degree |
For comparison, private medical colleges charge ₹15–25 lakh per year. AIIMS delivers India’s highest-quality medical education at less than what most private colleges charge for a single semester.
How to Get Admission in AIIMS 2026: Step by Step
1. Qualify NEET UG 2026: Appear in NEET UG 2026 and score within the competitive range for your target AIIMS campus. The Re-NEET 2026 was conducted on June 21, 2026; results are expected July 20, 2026.
2. Download NEET Scorecard: Visit neet.nta.nic.in after result declaration. Download your scorecard and note your All India Rank (AIR), this is the number that drives all AIIMS counselling decisions.
3. Register on MCC Portal: Visit mcc.nic.in and register for NEET UG AIQ counselling using your NEET roll number and application number. MCC registration is expected to open last week of July 2026.
4. Pay Security Deposit: Pay the refundable security deposit as part of MCC registration:
- General/EWS/OBC: ₹10,000
- SC/ST/PwD: ₹5,000
5. Fill AIIMS Preferences: During choice filling, add all AIIMS campuses where your rank is realistically competitive. Use the cutoff table above as your reference. Preference order matters; put AIIMS Delhi first if your rank is within range, then order other campuses by preference.
6. Lock Choices Before Deadline: Lock your preference list before the choice filling deadline closes. An unlocked list may be auto-locked in an incomplete order.
7. Check Seat Allotment Result: After each round, MCC releases the provisional seat allotment result at mcc.nic.in. Check whether you’ve been allotted an AIIMS seat.
8. Accept and Report: If allotted an AIIMS seat, accept it within the reporting window and report to the allotted campus with all original documents for verification and admission.
AIIMS Counselling 2026: Timeline
| Event | Expected Date |
| NEET 2026 Result | July 20, 2026 (expected) |
| MCC Counselling Registration Opens | Last week of July 2026 |
| Round 1 Choice Filling | Last week of July 2026 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment | First week of August 2026 |
| Round 2 | Second–third week of August 2026 |
| Mop-Up Round | After main rounds |
| Stray Vacancy Round | Final round |
All dates expected based on result expected July 20, 2026 and previous year MCC counselling patterns. Official schedule releases on mcc.nic.in after result.
Documents Required for AIIMS Admission 2026
Carry these when reporting to the allotted AIIMS campus:
| Document | Notes |
| NEET 2026 Scorecard | Original |
| NEET 2026 Admit Card | Original |
| Class 10 Certificate | Date of birth proof |
| Class 12 Marksheet | PCB marks and English |
| Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) | Must be current and valid |
| PwD Certificate (if applicable) | From authorised medical board |
| Valid Photo ID | Aadhaar / PAN |
| Passport-size Photographs | 6–8 copies |
| MCC Seat Allotment Letter | Downloaded from mcc.nic.in |
The One Strategic Insight Most Students Miss
Every NEET student targeting AIIMS makes the same mistake, they fill only AIIMS Delhi and give up when they don’t get it. India has 20 AIIMS campuses. AIIMS Madurai; the newest and least competitive, closed at AIR 2,126–3,597 for General category in 2025. A student with a NEET score of 620–640 who fills all 20 AIIMS campuses in order of preference has a realistic chance of securing a seat at one of the newer campuses. Fill all 20 AIIMS campuses. Order them by preference. Let the algorithm work through the full list. An AIIMS degree from any campus carries the same national recognition, the same central government subsidy, and the same residency opportunities as AIIMS Delhi, at a fraction of the competition.
Every AIIMS seat is filled through MCC. Here’s how that process works in the first 48 hours: MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026: First 48 Hours After Result
Check official AIIMS admission details at aiimsexams.ac.in
Check MCC counselling registration at mcc.nic.in
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