The Campus: A New, Expansive Medical City

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 completely new, modern, and integrated "health city" featuring advanced architecture, academic blocks, a large hospital complex, research centers, and extensive residential facilities. The atmosphere is professional, academic, and geared towards building a top-tier institution.

• Infrastructure & Facilities: As a new INI, it is equipped with cutting-edge facilities:

• Academic Blocks: Dedicated, modern buildings for the Medical College, College of Nursing, and a 30-bed AYUSH block.

• Central Library: A state-of-the-art digital library operating long hours (soon 24x7) with an extensive collection of medical/nursing books, journals, and comprehensive e-resources.

• Advanced Laboratories: High-tech labs for all pre-clinical and para-clinical departments (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, etc.) and sophisticated research facilities. Features advanced simulation centers for clinical skills training.

• Hospital Integration: The academic blocks are seamlessly integrated with the main AIIMS Jammu Hospital.

• Learning Spaces: Technologically advanced lecture theatres, demonstration rooms, seminar halls, and a large auditorium complex.

• Residential Complex: Extensive and newly constructed hostels for undergraduate students (MBBS, Nursing), postgraduate residents, and faculty/staff quarters, forming a comprehensive township.

• Amenities: Bank/ATM, food courts/canteens, guest house, night shelter for patient attendants, robust sports facilities (playgrounds, gym, yoga), and robust security.

Healthcare Pillar: AIIMS Jammu Hospital

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

• Flagship Hospital: Yes, AIIMS Jammu runs a large, 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 193 ICU beds). It offers:

• Comprehensive services across 50 departments, including numerous specialties and super-specialties (Cardiology, Neurology, Oncology, etc.).

• State-of-the-art 24x7 Emergency, Trauma Care, and advanced Critical Care units.

• High-end Diagnostic and Therapeutic services (advanced Radiology, NABL accredited Labs, etc.).

• Ultra-modern Operation Theatre complexes.

• Dedicated AYUSH Department (30 beds).

• Comprehensive Blood Bank.

• Educational Engine: The AIIMS Hospital is the primary clinical training ground for AIIMS Jammu's students in all its health science programs, providing high-quality, evidence-based clinical exposure in a state-of-the-art environment.

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.

Campus Living: Mandatory & Subsidized Hostels

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

• Accommodation: AIIMS Jammu provides separate, newly constructed hostel blocks for undergraduate (MBBS, Nursing) students, postgraduate residents (boys and girls). Rooms are typically furnished and allotted (often shared for UGs, single for PGs).

• Amenities: Hostels offer essential furniture, 24/7 security, power backup, common rooms, reading rooms, basic sports facilities, warden supervision, and excellent access to campus health services. Wi-Fi is generally available.

• Mess System: Hostels operate compulsory messes managed often by student committees under university supervision, providing regular meals on an actual expense sharing (dividing system) or fixed monthly charge basis.

• Cost: Hostel rent and security deposits are nominal (e.g., ~₹1000 hostel security, ~₹500 mess security, ~₹990/year rent). Mess charges are the main recurring cost, paid monthly based on actuals, but are still very reasonable.

Admissions & Career Pathways: National Exams & Prestigious Careers

• Getting Admitted:

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

• MD / MS / MDS / M.Ch (6-Yr): Admission is strictly based on rank obtained in the Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI-CET) conducted twice a year by AIIMS Delhi. Counselling is managed centrally for all participating INIs.

• 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.

• Always follow the official websites of MCC, AIIMS Exams (aiimsexams.ac.in), and AIIMS Jammu for specific admission notifications and procedures.

• Career Path:

• Clinical Graduates: After internship/residency (with stipends), graduates are highly sought after. Many pursue further specialization (PG/Super-specialty) within the AIIMS system or other top institutions via INI-CET/NEET-SS. Others join AIIMS institutions as faculty/senior residents, join other premier government/private hospitals, pursue research careers, or enter civil services. The AIIMS tag carries immense prestige and opens doors nationally and internationally.

Information for NRI / Foreign Nationals

AIIMS institutions operate under specific Government of India regulations regarding foreign nationals, distinct from the NRI quotas in private/deemed universities.