All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur

The Campus: A 100-Acre Integrated Hub

AIIMS Raipur operates from a large, modern, and fully integrated campus.

• Location: Situated on G.E. Road, Tatibandh, Raipur, Chhattisgarh.

• Campus Size & Vibe: The campus spans over 100 acres, featuring a distinct hospital complex and a college/academic complex. It is a bustling, self-contained environment focused on high-level patient care and rigorous academic training.

• Infrastructure & Facilities:

• Academic Blocks: Modern buildings for the Medical College, College of Nursing, and Dental education.

• Central Library: A large, multi-story library with Wi-Fi, a vast collection of books (13,000+), journals, e-books (2,800+), and e-journals (9,000+).

• Advanced Laboratories: State-of-the-art labs for all pre-clinical and para-clinical departments, including a high-tech State Virology Lab and advanced simulation labs for skills training.

• Residential Life: Extensive and separate hostel facilities for boys and girls (UG, PG, Interns, Nursing students).

• Amenities: Auditoriums, multiple canteens, gymnasium, comprehensive sports complex (athletic track, football, basketball, volleyball, badminton), bank/ATM, and guest house.

Healthcare Pillar: The AIIMS Hospital

Yes, AIIMS Raipur has its own large-scale, fully functional teaching hospital, which is the cornerstone of its operations.

• Flagship Hospital: The constituent AIIMS Hospital, Raipur is a massive, multi-specialty, tertiary care center.

• Scale & Services: The hospital is a major referral center for Central India.

• Capacity: A 960-bed hospital.

• Services: Offers comprehensive healthcare across 22+ specialties and super-specialties (Cardiology, CTVS, Neurology, Nephrology, Medical Oncology, etc.). It features 24x7 Emergency & Trauma, advanced Critical Care units (ICUs), modular Operation Theatres, a 24x7 Blood Bank, and high-end diagnostic services (MRI, CT, NABL-accredited labs).

• AYUSH Block: Includes a dedicated 30-bed AYUSH department.

• Educational Engine: The AIIMS Hospital is the primary clinical training ground for all its students (MBBS, MD/MS, Nursing, Paramedical), offering exceptional exposure to a high volume of diverse clinical cases in a state-of-the-art environment.

Academic Offerings (On-Campus)

AIIMS Raipur offers a wide range of health science programs from the undergraduate to the post-doctoral level.

Fee Structure: Highly Subsidized Central Institute Fees

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

Campus Living: Hostel Facilities

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

• Accommodation: AIIMS Raipur provides separate, well-maintained hostel blocks for boys and girls (UG, PG, Interns, Residents). UG students (MBBS) are often provided with single-seater rooms from the second year onwards, a significant advantage.

• Amenities: Hostels are furnished (bed, table, chair, cupboard), secure, and provide RO water, water heaters, and common recreation areas.

• 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): Hostel rent is nominal (e.g., ~₹990 per year). Other annual charges (pot fund, electricity, gym, etc.) are a few thousand rupees.

• Mess Charges (Monthly): This is the main recurring cost, paid monthly based on actual expenses. It is typically around ~₹3,500 - ₹4,000 per month.

• Security Deposits: One-time refundable deposits for the hostel (~₹1,000) and mess (~₹500) are required.

Admissions Process (National Level Only)

Admission to AIIMS Raipur is not handled by the Chhattisgarh state counselling (DME). 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 (6-Yr): Admission is strictly based on rank obtained in the Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI-CET), conducted by AIIMS Delhi.

• DM / M.Ch (3-Yr): Admission is via the INI-SS (Super Specialty) test.

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

• B.Sc (Paramedical): Admission is based on the AIIMS Paramedical Entrance Exam.

Career Pathways & Placements

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

• Clinical Graduates (MBBS/MD): After completing the mandatory 1-year internship (with a stipend of ~₹25,000-₹30,000/month), 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.

• Nursing/Paramedical: These graduates have excellent employment prospects, with many being absorbed into AIIMS Raipur's own hospital or recruited by other top hospital chains.

• Placements (PG): The NIRF 2024 report indicates a high placement rate and strong salary outcomes:

• UG (5-Year, MBBS): Median package of ₹15.0 LPA (reflecting Junior Residency/Medical Officer salaries).

• PG (3-Year, MD/MS): Median package of ₹12.0 LPA.

Information for NRI / Foreign Nationals