My friend got selected in all the 3 institutes; KGMU, IMS BHU, and AIIMS Rishikesh but chose KGMU as her first preference. She had no personal grudge against AIIMS Rishikesh but there were quite a few reasons why she did not choose IMS BHU

• My friend was from Varanasi and she did not want to be distracted by her family and so to cut off all distractions, she refused to continue her studies there.
• There are many flaws with the institute that go undiscovered y many but being from the same city, she did have an idea.
• She was eager to experience a life beyond her home city and experience different cultures.

However, her decision of choosing one over the other was solely influenced by her personal inclinations. She did not find any major differences except the rural service bond which she was ready to sacrifice. She did not give much thought to AIIMS Rishikesh as it was a new institute at that time although it has grown exponentially over the years so you can give it preference too. 

Ultimately, there is no major difference in each of these institutes academically and it is all based on your personal indications. 

Every medical college has its own strengths and weaknesses and comparing them as a whole is very illogical. Government colleges in general give an edge to state colleges because of the plethora of benefits they offer. A few such pros of government colleges in general and AIIMS Rishikesh, in particular, have been listed below

• AIIMS has very low fees around INR 5856 for the entire course. This includes hostel fees but not mess charges.
• The college provides top-notch education, experience, and opportunities like no other and the hostel facilities are also great.
• The teacher: student ratio is ideal and every student gets individual attention thus better growth. 
• AIIMS follow MCQ patterns for their semester and final exams, unlike other medical colleges that follow subjective questions pattern. This unique pattern prepares students for NEET PG and USMLE.
• AIIMS is probably the only college in India offering MCH orthopaedics

However, one of the major drawbacks of government institutes is the lack of PG quota otherwise present in State medical colleges.

You can go with the option of AIIMS Rishikesh without any hesitation. They are renowned for good academics, rich faculty support, advanced labs, and a beautiful campus. Apart from that, they offer sports facilities to the students, which include cricket, football, tennis, badminton, basketball, and so on. The research program is conducted under STS by ICMR projects.

Ranking of AIIMS Rishikesh

So it is better to choose AIIMS Rishikesh than IGMC Shimla

Both AIIMS Jodhpur and AIIMS Rishikesh have been established in the same year and thus their academics, infrastructure and facilities are somewhat similar. Yet, many people prefer AIIMS Jodhpur to Rishikesh due to the following reasons.

• The academics at AIIMS Jodhpur are a notch better than AIIMS Rishikesh. One of the major highlights is the UNconvential Learning Experience (UNCLE) and Integrated Classrooms wherein many departments give clinical insight together.
• AIIMS Jodhpur has a more challenging exam pattern. The breakdown is MCQs of 25% of total marks and subjective questions of 75% of total marks. This pattern is followed in all end-semester and professional examinations.
• The city life provided by Jodhpur is another reason why people prefer it to Rishikesh which is just a tourist place. Connectivity-wise also, Jodhpur is better.

So many may not agree on the differences between the 2 institutes but the higher AIIMS Jodhpur cutoff than AIIMS Rishikesh proves the point.

Trust me there is no right answer to your question as the choice of the institute is a matter of personal inclinations and goals. However here are a few points you would like to consider before selecting your college

• Academically, the quality of education and the research facilities available are similar in all the aforementioned institutes and so you choosing one over the other will not compromise your education.
• The primary factor should be location. Here there are 2 things to consider proximity to your home and the kind of college life you want. If you want a tranquil and calm life go for AIMS Rishikesh but if you are a city lover, go for Seth GS.
• Infrastructure-wise, AIIMS definitely gives an edge to Seth GS. The modern campus, with top-notch equipment and hostel facilities, offers a more comfortable and modern college life than an old institute like Seth GS. 
• Being a central institute, AIIMS offers more exposure to diverse cultures and a mixed student body.
• AIIMS Rishikesh follows a total MCQ exam pattern making it easier for NEET PG preparation. 
• The most lucrative aspect of AIIMS is the tag associated with it. You will forever be honored for being a part of an institute of national importance.
• There is no bond policy in AIIMSwhereas Seth GS has one.

Now it depends on you to decide which factor attracts you and which factor you are ready to overlook. Once you have weighed all points only then you can arrive at a wise decision.

All of these AIIMS are on equal levels with one another. Infrastructure, faculty, and facilities are remarkably similar, so don't undercut any of them. So, excluding these, make your decision based on personal factors.

Remember that it is a common misconception that Raipur is unsafe and least developed. AIIMS Raipur is a wonderful institute that none of you regret attending. They have also achieved some outstanding results in PG. So give it some thought and join any of the institutes you want.