The Campus: Life in the Heart of Healthcare

AIIMS Delhi Campus Area & Infrastructure: Spanning over 200 acres in the prime location of Ansari Nagar, South Delhi, the campus is a self-contained academic and clinical city. It's broadly divided into the East Campus (main teaching and hospital blocks) and West Campus (mainly residential).

Key Student Facilities:

• BB Dikshit Library: A vast, centrally located resource, often cited as one of the best medical libraries in the country, offering a serene study environment.

• Students' Gymkhana: Features excellent sports facilities, including a well-equipped gymnasium, volleyball, basketball, tennis courts, and a swimming pool, offering a vital outlet for physical activity amidst rigorous academic demands.

• IT Infrastructure: Excellent connectivity and advanced laboratories support both learning and extensive research.

The Hospital: Unmatched Clinical Exposure

The AIIMS Hospital is one of the busiest and most complex tertiary care centers in the world, providing unmatched clinical exposure that is the envy of most medical institutions.

• Hospital Capacity: It has thousands of operational beds (over 2000 in the main hospital and associated centers), handling a staggering volume of both routine and complex, rare cases daily.

• Patient Care and Teaching: The sheer diversity and complexity of cases ensure students and residents are exposed to a spectrum of human illness that few other centers can offer.

• Specialty Centres (The Super-Specialty Hubs): AIIMS is globally recognized for its focused centers:

  • Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences (Eye Care)

  • Dr. BR Ambedkar Institute-Rotary Cancer Hospital (Oncology)

  • Cardiothoracic and Neurosciences Centre (Heart and Brain)

  • Jai Prakash Narayan Apex Trauma Centre (India's first full-fledged trauma unit, located nearby)

  • Centre for Dental Education and Research (CDER)

Hostel & Mess: Community Life and Convenience

AIIMS Hostel Life: Hostel accommodation is typically provided and often mandatory, facilitating a strong community life. Rooms range from shared (2, 3, or 4-seater) for first-year students to single-seater rooms in later years, often including basic amenities like a bed, study table, chair, and almirah.

The "Hostel Fee" Advantage: The official hostel rent is incredibly low, often just a few hundred rupees for the entire duration of the course. A refundable security deposit is also taken at the time of joining.

Mess Facilities: Hostel premises house contractor-run or cooperative messes, sometimes multiple options (around 6-8) to choose from, often providing diverse, regional-based cuisine.

• Mess Charges: These are paid separately and are generally kept affordable, typically ranging from ₹3,500 to ₹4,500 per month for four meals a day.

Miscellaneous: Beyond Academics

• Stipend: MBBS graduates who complete their mandatory one-year internship at AIIMS receive a competitive monthly stipend (often around ₹26,000+), which significantly covers living costs. PG residents' stipends are also among the highest in the country.

• Location: Situated in the capital city, it offers unparalleled exposure, connectivity, and access to other leading research and government bodies (ICMR, National Medical Library, etc.).