All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jammu (AIIMS Jammu) is a central government medical institution located in Vijaypur, Samba district, Jammu & Kashmir. It is one of the AIIMS established under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) to improve access to quality medical education and advanced healthcare in underserved regions. The institute was approved in 2018 and became operational in a phased manner thereafter.
AIIMS Jammu functions as an Institute of National Importance (INI) and operates under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. Like other AIIMS institutions, it follows a standardized academic and clinical framework aimed at producing competent medical professionals while strengthening tertiary healthcare services in the region.
The permanent campus at Vijaypur is being developed with modern academic blocks, laboratories, hostels, and a multi-specialty teaching hospital. The institute emphasizes integrated medical education, research, and patient-centered clinical training.
Event
Dates
NEET UG Examination
May 2026
INI-CET (PG) – July Session
INI-CET (PG) – January Session
November 2026
UG Counseling (MCC)
July – August 2026
PG Counseling
June – July / December – January
Academic Session Begins
September – October 2026
Admissions to AIIMS Jammu are conducted strictly as per AIIMS and Government of India regulations through national-level entrance examinations.
Admission Process:
Eligibility criteria are governed by NMC and AIIMS norms.
Undergraduate Program:
Postgraduate Programs:
Doctoral / Super-Specialty Programs:
Program availability may expand as infrastructure and faculty strength increase.
As a centrally funded AIIMS institution, AIIMS Jammu follows a uniform and highly subsidized fee structure.
Approximate Fees:
Exact fee details are officially announced during the admission process.
AIIMS Jammu is staffed by faculty members appointed as per AIIMS standards, including senior clinicians, researchers, and academicians across medical specialties. Teaching methods include lectures, small-group discussions, practical sessions, simulation-based learning, and hospital-based clinical training.
The institute places strong emphasis on ethical medical practice, evidence-based medicine, and community-oriented healthcare delivery.
Students receive structured clinical exposure through the attached teaching hospital and affiliated healthcare facilities.
Career Pathways:
Graduates must complete internship and obtain registration with the appropriate medical council.
AIIMS Jammu is suitable for students seeking AIIMS-standard medical education within a central government institution. Its status as an Institute of National Importance, structured curriculum, subsidized education, and expanding healthcare infrastructure make it a significant medical education center in Jammu & Kashmir.
Q1. Is AIIMS Jammu an Institute of National Importance?
Ans. Yes. AIIMS Jammu is an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Q2. Which entrance exam is required for MBBS admission?
Ans. Admission to MBBS is through NEET UG followed by MCC counseling.
Q3. Does AIIMS Jammu offer postgraduate programs?
Ans. Yes. MD/MS programs are being introduced in phases through INI-CET.
Q4. Is AIIMS Jammu fully operational?
Ans. The institute is operational, with facilities and academic programs expanding in phases.
Q5. Where is AIIMS Jammu located?
Ans. AIIMS Jammu is located at Vijaypur, Samba district, Jammu & Kashmir.
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