The Campus & Infrastructure

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

• Location: Situated in Vijaypur, Samba District, near Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir.

• Campus Size & Vibe: The campus is vast, spread over 227-230 acres. It is a modern, integrated "health city" 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 extensive 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: Bank/ATM, guest house, robust sports facilities, and gymnasium.

Healthcare Pillar: AIIMS Jammu Hospital

The integrated teaching hospital is the core of AIIMS Jammu's clinical operations.

• Flagship Hospital: The constituent AIIMS Jammu Hospital is a multi-super specialty teaching hospital directly integrated within its campus.

• Scale & Services: The hospital is a major tertiary care referral center, planned for a total capacity of 750 beds (including specialized ICU beds).

• Services: Offers comprehensive healthcare across 50 departments, including numerous specialties and super-specialties. It features 24x7 Emergency & Trauma Care, advanced Critical Care units, modular Operation Theatres, and a dedicated AYUSH Department.

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

Fee Structure: Highly Subsidized Central Institute Fees

As an Institution of National Importance, AIIMS Jammu 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., ~₹4,000 per month). Always consult the official AIIMS Jammu 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 Jammu 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 Jammu is not handled by the J&K state counselling (J&K BOPEE). 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 Jammu 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.

• Salary Potential: 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