AIIMS Deoghar is a premier, autonomous public university for medical research and education. It holds the distinguished status of an Institution of National Importance (INI), established by an Act of the Indian Parliament under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) initiative.
This INI status grants AIIMS Deoghar statutory autonomy, allowing it to operate directly under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India. Its academic program commenced in 2020 (with the first MBBS batch). Its core mission is to establish a center of excellence in medical education and to provide high-quality tertiary healthcare for the state of Jharkhand and the surrounding regions.
Type: Statutory Autonomous, Institution of National Importance
Affiliation: Autonomous
Recognition: Fully recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and University Grants Commission (UGC).
Established: 2020 (First Batch)
NAAC Grade: Not yet eligible for NAAC accreditation.
Permitted by MOH&FW,GOI.
AIIMS Deoghar operates from a large, newly constructed, state-of-the-art campus.
Location: Situated at Devipur, Deoghar, Jharkhand.
Campus Size & Vibe: The campus is vast, spread over 236+ acres. It is a modern, integrated campus featuring advanced architecture, academic blocks, a large hospital complex, and extensive residential facilities.
Infrastructure & Facilities:
Academic Blocks: Dedicated modern buildings for the Medical College and College of Nursing.
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 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.
Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution
The integrated teaching hospital is central to AIIMS Deoghar's clinical operations.
Flagship Hospital: The constituent AIIMS Deoghar Hospital is a multi-super specialty teaching hospital.
Scale & Services: The hospital is a major tertiary care referral center for the region.
Capacity: Planned for a total capacity of 750 beds.
Services: Offers comprehensive healthcare across numerous specialties and super-specialties. It features 24x7 Emergency & Trauma, advanced Critical Care units (ICUs), modular Operation Theatres, and a dedicated 30-bed AYUSH block.
Educational Engine: The AIIMS Hospital is the primary clinical training ground for AIIMS Deoghar's students.
State University Affordability
As an Institution of National Importance, AIIMS Deoghar 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 Deoghar prospectus for the specific admission year for the precise fee breakdown.
Residence on campus is typically mandatory for undergraduate students at AIIMS institutions.
Accommodation: AIIMS Deoghar 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.
Admission to AIIMS Deoghar is not handled by the Jharkhand state counselling (JCECEB). 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 Path: Graduates from AIIMS Deoghar are highly respected.
Post-Graduation: After internship/residency (with stipends), graduates pursue further specialization (PG/Super-specialty) within the AIIMS system or other top institutions via INI-CET/NEET-SS. They are highly sought after for faculty/senior residency positions.
Placements: The career trajectory for AIIMS graduates is one of the strongest in the country, with high earning potential post-specialization.
AIIMS institutions operate under specific Government of India regulations regarding foreign nationals, which differ from the NRI quotas in private or deemed universities.
Well-equipped Library
Experienced Faculty
Computer Lab
Sports Activities
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