The Campus: A New, Modern Medical Hub

AIIMS Deoghar operates from a large, newly constructed, self-contained campus.

• Location: Situated at Devipur, Deoghar, Jharkhand.

• Campus Size & Vibe: The campus is vast, spread over 236+ acres. It features brand-new, modern architecture designed to create an integrated environment for learning, research, and patient care. The atmosphere is highly professional, academic, and focused on building a center of excellence.

• Infrastructure & Facilities: As a centrally funded INI, it is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities:

• Academic Blocks: Dedicated, modern buildings for the Medical College, College of Nursing, administrative offices, and future paramedical/research wings.

• Central Library: A modern library equipped with the latest medical textbooks, international/national journals, and extensive digital resources for students and faculty.

• Advanced Laboratories: Cutting-edge labs for all pre-clinical and para-clinical departments (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Forensic Medicine) and research. High-fidelity simulation labs are also part of the training infrastructure.

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

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

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

• Amenities: Bank/ATM, guest house, night shelter for patient attendants, sports facilities (outdoor/indoor), gymnasium, and canteens.

Healthcare Pillar: AIIMS Deoghar Hospital

The integrated teaching hospital is central to AIIMS Deoghar's mission.

• Flagship Hospital: Yes, AIIMS Deoghar runs a large, multi-super specialty teaching hospital directly integrated within its campus.

• Scale & Services: The hospital is being developed in phases to become a major tertiary care referral center. Key features include:

• Capacity: Planned for a total capacity of 750 beds, including specialty/super-specialty, ICU, trauma, and AYUSH beds. The In-Patient Department (IPD) services (e.g., 250 beds) and Operation Theatres were inaugurated in 2022.

• Services: Offers comprehensive healthcare including 24x7 Emergency (when fully functional), Trauma Care, Critical Care units, modern Operation Theatres, advanced diagnostic services (Radiology, Labs), Blood Bank, Pharmacy, and extensive OPD/IPD services across numerous specialties.

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

• Educational Engine: The AIIMS Hospital is the primary clinical training ground for AIIMS Deoghar's students in MBBS, MD/MS, B.Sc Nursing, and other allied health programs, providing high-quality, evidence-based clinical exposure.

Fee Structure: Highly Subsidized Central Institute Fees

As an Institution of National Importance, AIIMS Deoghar offers 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 Deoghar provides separate, newly constructed hostel blocks for undergraduate (MBBS, Nursing) students, postgraduate residents (boys and girls). Rooms are typically furnished and allotted, often on a shared basis for UGs.

• 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 by student committees under university supervision, providing regular meals on an actual expense sharing (dividing system) or fixed monthly charge basis (e.g., ~₹10,500 for 3 months).

• Cost: Hostel rent and security deposits are nominal (e.g., ~₹1,000 rent for 5.5 years, ~₹1,000 security). Mess charges are the main recurring cost, paid monthly/quarterly 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 / DM / MCh: 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. Counselling is managed centrally for all participating INIs.

• 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 Deoghar for specific admission notifications and procedures.

• Career Path:

• Clinical Graduates: After internship/residency (with stipends), graduates are highly valued. 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, which differ from the NRI quotas in private/deemed universities.