AIIMS Raipur is a premier, autonomous public university for medical research and education. It holds the prestigious status of an Institution of National Importance (INI), established by an Act of the Indian Parliament in 2012 under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY).
This autonomous status, similar to AIIMS Delhi, allows it to operate directly under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. Its mission is to correct regional imbalances in quality healthcare, establish a center of excellence for medical education, and promote research.
Type: Statutory Autonomous, Institution of National Importance
Recognition: University Grants Commission (UGC), National Medical Commission (NMC)
NAAC Grade: As an INI, it adheres to national standards of excellence; NAAC grading is a process typically undertaken after several graduating classes.
NIRF Ranking (2024/2025):
Medical: Ranked #38 in India (2024).
Overall: Ranked in the 101-150 band (2025).
Recognized vide letter dated 18.09.2017 from MOH &FW ,GOI.
AIIMS Raipur is located on 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+).
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.
Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution
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 (including all general and specialty/super-specialty beds).
Services: Offers comprehensive healthcare across 22+ specialties and super-specialties (Cardiology, CTVS, Neurology, Nephrology, Medical Oncology, etc.). It features 24x7 Emergency & Trauma services, 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.
State University Affordability
As an Institution of National Importance, AIIMS Raipur offers its education at extremely low and heavily subsidized fees.
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. First-year students may be in double or triple-sharing rooms.
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: 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.
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: 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, followed by centralized counselling.
B.Sc (Paramedical): Admission is based on the AIIMS Paramedical Entrance Exam.
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 they 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.
Placement Packages: 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.
AIIMS institutions have a specific policy for international students, which is different from the "NRI Quota" in private or deemed universities.
Well-equipped Library
Experienced Faculty
Computer Lab
Sports Activities
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