The All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jammu (AIIMS Jammu) is one of the newly established AIIMS institutions in India, set up under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY). It was created with the vision of improving healthcare access in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and providing world-class medical education to students across the country.
AIIMS Jammu functions as an Institute of National Importance (INI), offering quality medical education, research opportunities, and advanced patient care.
Location Details:
Situated in Vijaypur Town, Samba district, Jammu & Kashmir, approximately 35 km from Jammu city.
Contact details:
Phone: 0191-351 0629
Official Website: www.aiimsjammu.edu.in
Courses Offered at AIIMS Jammu:
AIIMS Jammu offers a wide range of programs in medicine, dentistry, and nursing. These include undergraduate, postgraduate, super-specialty, and nursing courses.
1. Undergraduate Program
MBBS – The institute admits 100 students every year to the MBBS course. The program duration is 4.5 years of academic study followed by a compulsory 1-year internship.
2. Postgraduate Programs (MD/MS)
MD programs
- AIIMS Jammu has introduced several MD and MS programs to strengthen postgraduate medical education. Specializations available are:
MD in Anaesthesiology - Anatomy
- Biochemistry
- Community Medicine
- Dermatology
- Emergency Medicine
- Forensic Medicine
- General Medicine
- Hospital Administration
- Microbiology
- Ophthalmology
- Pathology
- Pediatrics
- Pharmacology
- Physiology
- Psychiatry
- Radiology
- Radiotherapy
- Transfusion Medicine.
MS programs
MS in ENT, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, and Orthopaedics.
3. Super-Specialty Programs
For advanced training, the institute offers:
- DM in Endocrinology & Metabolism (three years)
- M.Ch. in Paediatric Surgery (six years)
4. Dental Specialties (MDS)
In the field of dentistry, AIIMS Jammu provides:
- MDS in Conservative Dentistry
- MDS in Orthodontics
- MDS in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
5. Nursing Program
AIIMS Jammu also runs a B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing program with an annual intake of 60 students. The program focuses on preparing skilled nursing professionals with strong clinical and research training.
Facilities & Infrastructure
Hospital size & services: Over 800 beds with specialized ICUs, modular OT, diagnostics (CT, MRI, interventional radiology), and departments including Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, Orthopedics,
Admissions (How to Apply)
1. MBBS:
- Take NEET-UG
- Register through MCC
- Participate in choice filling, allotment, report to AIIMS Jammu with documents
- Pay fees and complete formalities
2. PG (MD/MS/MDS/M.Ch.):
- Qualify INI CET
- Counselling + seat allotment
- Document verification + fee payment
3. Nursing at AIIMS Jammu
- Apply online through aiimsexams.ac.in.
- Eligibility: 10+2 with PCB & English (55% Gen/OBC/EWS, 50% SC/ST).
- Appear for the AIIMS Nursing Entrance Exam (CBT) and qualify.
- Join counseling, choose AIIMS Jammu, and complete admission formalities.
Documents Required
Documents Required include NEET/INI CET admit card & scorecard, allotment letter, class 10/12 certificates, ID proof, photographs, caste/PWD certificate (if applicable), and migration certificate.
Why AIIMS Jammu Stands Out
- Institution of National Importance under PMSSY
- Emerging center for medical education, research, and healthcare in Northern India
- Strategic location serving Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh, and surrounding regions.
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