The Campus & Infrastructure

AIIMS Bilaspur operates from a large, newly constructed, state-of-the-art campus.

• Location: Situated at Kothipura, Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh.

• Campus Size & Vibe: The campus is vast, spread over 247 acres. It is a modern, integrated campus featuring advanced architecture, academic blocks, a large hospital complex, and extensive residential facilities, designed to serve as a self-sufficient township.

• Infrastructure & Facilities:

• Academic Blocks: Dedicated modern buildings for the Medical College, College of Nursing, and academic departments.

• Central Library: A state-of-the-art library with an extensive collection of medical books and comprehensive digital e-resources.

• Advanced Laboratories: High-tech labs supporting all pre-clinical and para-clinical departments, sophisticated research facilities, and advanced simulation centers for clinical skills training.

• Residential Complex: Extensive and newly constructed hostels for undergraduate students (MBBS, Nursing) and postgraduate residents.

Amenities: Auditoriums, food court/cafeteria, gymnasium, and robust sports facilities.

Healthcare Pillar: AIIMS Bilaspur Hospital

The integrated teaching hospital is central to AIIMS Bilaspur's clinical operations.

• Flagship Hospital: The constituent AIIMS Bilaspur Hospital is a multi-super specialty teaching hospital, inaugurated in 2022.

• Scale & Services: The hospital is a major tertiary care referral center for Himachal Pradesh.

• Capacity: A 750-bed hospital complex (with specialized beds).

• Services: Offers comprehensive healthcare across 18 specialty and 17 super-specialty departments. It features 24x7 Emergency & Trauma, advanced Critical Care (ICUs), modular Operation Theatres, and a dedicated 30-bed AYUSH block.

Educational Engine: The AIIMS Hospital is the primary clinical training ground for all AIIMS Bilaspur's students.

Fee Structure: Highly Subsidized Central Institute Fees

As an Institution of National Importance, AIIMS Bilaspur offers its education at extremely low and heavily subsidized fees.

Disclaimer: These figures are indicative of the heavily subsidized AIIMS education model. Hostel rent is nominal (e.g., ~₹990 per year). Mess charges are separate and paid monthly based on actual expenses (e.g., ~₹3,500 - ₹4,500 per month). Always consult the official AIIMS Bilaspur prospectus for the specific admission year for the precise fee breakdown.

Campus Living: Hostel Facilities

Residence on campus is typically mandatory for undergraduate students at AIIMS institutions.

• Accommodation: AIIMS Bilaspur provides separate, newly constructed hostel blocks for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Rooms are fully furnished and typically double sharing for UG students.

• Dining: Mess facilities are compulsory for all hostellers.

• Cost: Hostel and mess fees are additional to the tuition fees but are also highly economical.

• Hostel Fee (Annual): Nominal (e.g., ~ ₹990 per year).

• Mess Charges (Monthly): Paid monthly based on actual expenses, typically ranging from ~₹3,500 - ₹4,500 per month.

Admissions Process (National Level Only)

Admission to AIIMS Bilaspur is not handled by the Himachal Pradesh state counselling (DMER/HPU). It is done exclusively through national-level counselling.

• MBBS: Admission is strictly based on rank obtained in the NEET-UG examination. Counselling and seat allotment for 100% of seats are conducted centrally by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), DGHS, Govt. of India under the 'AIIMS' category.

• MD / MS / MDS / DM / M.Ch: Admission is strictly based on rank obtained in the Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI-CET) or INI-SS (for Super Specialty), conducted by AIIMS Delhi.

• B.Sc (Hons) Nursing: Admission is based on the AIIMS B.Sc Nursing Entrance Examination conducted annually by AIIMS Delhi.

Career Pathways & Placements

• Career Path: Graduates from AIIMS Bilaspur are highly respected.

• Clinical Graduates (MBBS/MD): After completing the mandatory 1-year internship (with a stipend), graduates are highly competitive for PG seats (via INI-CET/NEET-PG). They are sought after by premier government/private hospitals or may join AIIMS institutions as faculty/senior residents.

• Placements: The career trajectory for AIIMS graduates is one of the strongest in the country, with high earning potential post-specialization.

Information for NRI / Foreign Nationals