Introduction

AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) holds a special prestige in India. An MBBS seat at AIIMS is one of the most sought-after in the country, because of high-quality education, research exposure, clinical training, minimal fees, and brand value. In recent years, the admission to AIIMS MBBS has been integrated into the NEET-UG system, and aspirants often refer to AIIMS MBBS 2025 for planning.

This blog covers:

• What is “AIIMS MBBS 2025” admission process

• Eligibility & how to apply

• Fees & scholarship / financial assistance

• Cutoff trends (last ~5 years)

• Placement / career prospects

• Tips & things to watch out for

AIIMS MBBS 2025: Overview & Admission Process

Exam / Entrance

• AIIMS no longer conducts a separate entrance exam for MBBS; admission is based on NEET-UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) scores and subsequent centralized counselling.

• Candidates need to qualify NEET-UG (with required percentile / marks) and then participate in NEET-UG counselling (Medical Counselling Committee / respective state / all-India quota as applicable).

• For seats in AIIMS (central government institutions), admissions are allocated via the all-India counselling process.

Eligibility Criteria (commonly applicable)

While final eligibility is as per the official AIIMS / NEET brochure, typically:

• The candidate must have passed 10+2 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English.

• Minimum aggregate marks (in PCB + English) often around 50% (or lower for reserved categories).

• Must satisfy NEET-UG minimum percentile / cut-off requirements.

• Age, nationality, and other conditions as per NEET / AIIMS rules.

Before applying, always confirm eligibility in the official AIIMS / NEET-UG information brochure.

Application / Counselling Process (How To Apply)

1. NEET-UG Registration: First, register and appear for NEET-UG in the year (2025).

2. NEET Result & Rank: Once results and ranks are declared, check whether your rank /score makes you eligible.

3. Counselling Registration: Through MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) for All India Quota (AIQ) and via respective state / central counselling portals.

4. Choice Filling / Locking: In counselling, you need to choose institutes (including AIIMS) in order of preference.

5. Seat Allotment: Based on rank, category, seat availability.

6. Document Verification & Joining: Once allotted, you do document verification, pay fees, and join the institute.

Tip: Keep all your academic and identity documents (10th, 12th, NEET scorecard, category certificates, etc.) ready well in advance.

Fees & Scholarship / Financial Assistance

One of the major attractions of AIIMS MBBS is its extremely low fee structure compared to private / non-government medical colleges.

Fees

• For AIIMS MBBS, various sources indicate that the total tuition fee for the full MBBS course (5.5 years including internship) is in the range of ₹6,000 – ₹7,000 approximately. 

• Some AIIMS (like AIIMS Raipur) list detailed breakup: registration, tuition, lab, hostel rent, etc. For example, AIIMS Raipur’s approximate fee structure: registration ₹25, tuition ₹1,350, laboratory ₹90, hostel rent ₹990, etc, summing up to ~₹5,856 for the entire duration. 

• In AIIMS Delhi, sources mention that apart from a small admission charge (~₹25) and non-refundable daily charges initially, there is no annual tuition fee; the one-time payment for the complete MBBS course is around ₹5,000 to ₹6,000. 

Note: Some components like hostel fees, mess charges, security deposits, medical/clinic charges, books, etc. will be extra and vary by AIIMS campus.

Scholarships / Financial Aid

Though the fees are minimal, AIIMS and related bodies do offer financial assistance in certain cases:

• AIIMS Delhi offers several schemes: National Scholarship Scheme, Merit-cum-Means Scholarship, Free Studentship etc. 

• Some state and central government scholarships / schemes for SC / ST / OBC / EWS / economically weaker sections are applicable to medical students.

• Students can also use educational loans from banks (with subsidies or interest benefits) in case additional funds are needed.

• In many cases, AIIMS itself subsidizes infrastructure, hostels, and subsidized mess to reduce cost burden.

When applying, check with the specific AIIMS campus (because new AIIMS or branch campuses might have slight variation) for available scholarship / aid programs.

Cutoff Trends for AIIMS MBBS (Last ~5 Years & 2025 Projections)

Below is a summary of cutoff / rank trends. Because AIIMS MBBS admission is via NEET counselling, cutoffs are typically expressed in terms of opening / closing All India Ranks (AIR) or marks. Note: exact marks for all campuses and years may not be uniformly available publicly.

2025 Cutoff (so far / expected)

• For AIIMS MBBS 2025 (General category), opening rank is 1. Closing rank (for general) across all AIIMS institutions extends to ~3,590 (for some peripheral AIIMS) according to a Careers360 listing. 

• For AIIMS Delhi (General) 2025, closing rank is ~48 (AI quota) for MBBS. 

• Some expected cutoffs in AIIMS Delhi for 2025: expected closing rank 40–50, cutoff marks ~710+ for General, ~700+ for OBC, ~680+ SC, ~660+ ST. 

Historical / Recent Year Cutoff Trends (AIIMS Delhi as example)

Similarly, for other AIIMS campuses, the closing AIR has progressively increased (i.e., more competition). For example, some AIIMS have closing ranks in the thousands (for peripheral ones) in 2025. 

It’s also visible that over years, more students are targeting AIIMS, raising the cutoff ranks (i.e. competition increases).

Caveats and variation:

• Cutoff depends on campus (Delhi, Jodhpur, Mangalagiri, etc.).

• Category (OBC, SC, ST, EWS) cutoffs differ.

• Some campuses are newer; their data for older years may not exist.

• Cutoff (marks) depends also on difficulty of NEET-UG, total seats, reservation, etc.

Placement / Career Outcomes

Unlike many engineering / business courses, MBBS is a professional degree with direct link to hospital / clinical services. So “placements” in the traditional sense (campus recruitment) are different. But we can look at typical outcomes, career paths, salary expectations, and distinctions.

What “Placement” Means for MBBS Graduates

• After finishing MBBS + internship, many join government hospitals / AIIMS hospital or private hospitals as junior doctors / residents.

• Some may pursue post-graduation (MD / MS / super-specialities) via competitive entrance exams (e.g. NEET PG, INI-CET, etc.).

• Others may move into research, academics, public health, administration, or even abroad (e.g. residencies abroad, USMLE path).

• In many cases, jobs are not “placed” via campus recruitment—they are professional job opportunities in medical institutions.

Salary / Earnings & Experience

• Junior doctors / residents in government hospitals (especially many posts in AIIMS) may get fixed stipends as per government / hospital norms.

• Over time, as one advances (post-graduation, senior roles, private setup), earnings can increase substantially.

• Some sources project for AIIMS / top institutions, for postgraduate / specialist roles, salaries could range in the tens of lakhs per annum (for senior consultants) or more.

• For example, for non-MBBS (UG) courses in AIIMS Rishikesh, published median package ~₹24.1 LPA in one recent year. (Though this is for allied / UG courses, not MBBS). 

Institutional / Campus-Specific Placement Data

Because MBBS is a medical degree, publicly available “placement statistics” are limited (most “placement” data is for allied / UG / paramedical courses). For example:

• AIIMS Rishikesh claims for its UG (non-MBBS) courses: 100% placement, median salary ~₹24.1 LPA.

• AIIMS Rishikesh’s data shows for UG (MBBS) 20 students placed with median ~₹12.4 LPA (but this seems less reliable or anomalous as MBBS graduates often go into hospitals or residency rather than “placement” jobs) 

In summary, MBBS from AIIMS equips graduates with excellent reputation, better chances for competitive postgraduate seats, clinical training, and professional opportunities. The “placement” earnings are highly dependent on speciality, location, and career path chosen.

Pros, Challenges & Tips

Advantages of AIIMS MBBS

• Extremely subsidized fees / almost negligible tuition compared to private medical colleges.

• Brand value, prestige, research exposure, good infrastructure.

• Strong clinical exposure in AIIMS hospitals.

• Scholarship & support for economically weaker students.

• Good opportunities for postgraduate training, academic / research paths.

• Lesser or no bonds (many AIIMS do not enforce service bonds).

Challenges / Things to Watch Out For

• Very high level of competition; cutoffs are among the highest.

• Infrastructure / faculty / resources may vary across new / peripheral AIIMS campuses.

• Hostel / mess and extra expenses (books, transportation, etc.) can add up.

• Availability of specialty / branch of choice may depend on how high rank you get.

• Some newer AIIMS may take time to reach the maturity of older ones in terms of reputation, research, etc.

Tips to Enhance Chances for AIIMS MBBS 2025

1. Focus on getting as high NEET-UG score as possible, because competition is intense.

2. Apply broadly: in choice list, include both prestigious and peripheral AIIMS, in case cutoffs vary.

3. Stay updated with official AIIMS / MCC / NEET websites for notifications, deadlines, seat matrices.

4. Prepare required documents in advance (class 10, 12, identity, category certificates, etc.)

5. Check scholarship / financial aid early in the admission process.

6. Be realistic but ambitious: aim for best possible branch & campus, but have backups.

7. Stay informed about variation across AIIMS campuses — some may have slightly different rules or charges.