The Full form of AIIMS

The full form of AIIMS is the All India Institutes of Medical Sciences are the most reputable medical institutes in India. These government colleges are even regarded as Institutes of National Importance by the Parliament of India. The flagship college of this group is the AIIMS in New Delhi, which was founded way back in 1956.

The institute is famous for its undergraduate, postgraduate, as well as research and Ph.D. courses. Every year, lakhs of students apply to get admission to the college via the national medical exam called NEET. This is conducted by a CBT center and is considered to be very difficult since only a fraction of students actually get a high enough rank to be accepted by AIIMS.

Currently, the AIIMS in New Delhi offers several courses in approximately 55 different medical fields. This makes it the prime choice for any medicine enthusiast in India. The undergraduate course – MBBS or Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery is a course offered by the college and takes 5.5 years to complete, of which one year is spent by students in a compulsory internship.

Those opting for postgraduate courses such as MD usually spend 3 years in the university, while doctoral course students usually take 5 years to reach the completion point of their Thesis.

Students are also required to give an interview upon clearing the entrance exam. The fees of the college are very minimal, and living expenses are also extremely low which makes it great for students who can’t afford medical college.

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