AIIMS Delhi PhD Admission 2026 (Jan Session) Open Till January 26; Check Detailed Fee Structure Here

Content Writer | Updated On - Jan 15, 2026

Interested candidates should join their PhD seats by March 31, 2026, for the January session. Check all details below before applying for the Doctoral program at AIIMS Delhi.

AIIMS Delhi PhD Admission 2026 (Jan Session) Open

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi, popularly known as AIIMS Delhi, has announced the commencement of the PhD admission process for the January 2026 session for full-time and part-time doctoral programmes in multiple disciplines. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official website, aiimsexams.ac.in, with the last date to apply being January 26, 2026, till 5 PM.

Also Read: AIIMS Delhi Courses and Fees 2026

As per the official notification, candidates belonging to the general category have to pay the application fee of INR 2,000; SC, ST, and EWS categories have to pay INR 1,600, including transaction charges as applicable. Candidates belonging to the PWBD are exempted from the fee.

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AIIMS Delhi Cutoff 2025

AIIMS Delhi PhD Important Dates 2026

Event / Activity	Date
Last date for Online Registration of Application	Jan 26, 2026 (Till 5 PM)
Status of application & rejected applications with reason for rejection (to be checked on MyPage after login)	Jan 30, 2026
Finalization of examination centres and allotment of Roll Numbers / Admit Cards on website	Feb 4, 2026
Written Test (CBT – Online Mode)	Feb 7, 2026
Expected date of declaration of result	Feb 17, 2026
Departmental Assessment	24 & 25 February 2026
Final Result Declaration	Mar 3, 2026
Last date for joining the Ph.D. Programme	Mar 31, 2026

AIIMS Delhi PhD Eligibility Criteria

Below is the general eligibility criteria for the PhD program at AIIMS Delhi:

For Medical qualification: A candidate with an MBBS/BDS with minimum 55% aggregate marks or MD/MS/MDS/DM/M.Ch. in the subject concerned or a Diplomat of the National Board of Examination. Candidates who have obtained any of these degrees from medical colleges that are not recognized by the Medical Council of India shall not be eligible to apply.

For Nursing Qualification: A candidate having an M.Sc. degree with a minimum 55% aggregate marks in Nursing Speciality will also be eligible for PhD admission in the College of Nursing.

For Non-Medical categories: A candidate must hold a master's degree with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks only in the subjects listed against each seat in the respective Departments in the Prospectus.

However, special weightage will be given to the candidates who have qualified the Joint CSIR-UGC, NET for JRF, ICMR-JRF, DBT-JRF, and NBHM screening test.

The PhD programmes are offered across a wide range of departments, including Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics. The programmes are designed to promote advanced research and academic excellence across technical disciplines.

AIIMS Delhi PhD Selection Criteria

The selection to PhD at AIIMS Delhi is conducted in three stages:

Stage 1: Candidates have to qualify for an Aptitude Test

Stage 2: Applicant's subject knowledge will be checked

Stage 3: After completion of stages 1 & 2, candidates will be called for departmental clinical/practical/laboratory-based assessment

AIIMS Delhi PhD Fee 2026

Fee Component	Amount	Duration / Remarks
Registration Fee	INR 25	One-time
Tuition Fee	INR 720	For 3 years
Laboratory Fee	INR 120	For 3 years
Pot Money	INR 720	For 3 years
Hostel Rent	INR 1,080	For 3 years
Electricity Charges	INR 240	For 3 years
Gymkhana Fee	INR 120	For 3 years
Caution Money	INR 100	One-time (Refundable, subject to deductions)
Hostel Security	INR 1,000	Refundable