AIIMS Delhi, New Delhi Comparison

Yes, I’ve been to both the US and UK during my MBBS years at AIIMS New Delhi. But unless the students secure a research grant from ICMR, the trip is not sponsored. This means that they have to pay the expenses from their own pocket. 

For a research grant, you’ll have to get a good research work done and present it to ICMR in a conference. Through a research grant, you’ll travel to the US or UK without having to spend a single penny. 

On the other hand, electives to Oxford, Harvard, Hopkins are self-funded by the students. They go abroad for their electives during vacations. But this is highly discouraged by the administration as it results in loss of classes. Most students manage by missing a few classes or getting their internship extended in the later years. 

In the present scenario, admissions to AIIMS and JIPMER Pondicherry are conducted through NEET UG. Earlier, the institutions conducted their own entrance exams to admit students into their MBBS program. 

Now coming to your question, the authorities won’t reward you with any money for securing AIR 1 in the entrance exam. However, your name will be submitted to the Limca Book of records, and you’ll receive prize money from there. 

Another way is that unfortunately, plenty of coaching institutes approach NEET toppers to use their names in billboards and coaching materials’ back covers. These institutes will pay you to pretend that you studied for your NEET exam from them. It is possible that book brands will pay you for positive feedback. 

These are the multiple ways that toppers gain popularity and money after NEET results. However, make sure to keep your head down and work even harder once you achieve this milestone. Even though you won't receive any cash prize from the authorities, you’ll 

study at AIIMS New Delhi, or any other topmost medical college in India for a minimal fee. 

Considering the fact that AIIMS Raebareli is a relatively newly established AIIMS, unlike AIIMS Delhi, it is obvious that the academics, facilities, campus exposure, fests, and events are not the same in both institutes. The facilities, academics, and campus life are way better at AIIMS Delhi. The institute hosts various events, fests, and cultural activities, unlike AIIMS Raebareli which is slowly growing popular and still struggling to achieve it. However, it wouldn’t be fair and logical to compare a newly established institute like AIIMS Raebareli with AIIMS Delhi, the best medical college in India, in terms of student life and campus exposure.

Being an AIIMS, there is no doubt that AIIMS Raebareli has quite good campus infrastructure and facilities compared to other government colleges and a few AIIMS as well. The lush green campus is supported by well-maintained hostels with spacious rooms and good furniture. AIIMS Raabareli hostels are quite good in terms of facilities provided and the mess also serves good quality food with proper hygiene. Within the campus, the institute also offers a lot of facilities for recreational purposes, such as a well-furnished common room with a TV, all indoor and outdoor games, a gym, etc. Given the fact that it is still developing, AIIMS Raebareli doesn’t have any major fests and events as of now.

AIIMS Delhi and MAMC Delhi are both the most reputed colleges in terms of academics and placements. AIIMS Delhi offers limited 125 seats annually which makes it really competitive to get admission. Although it is equally competitive to get into MAMC, the college offers a total of 250 seats annually for the MBBS program. 

Both institutions have well-experienced faculty, infrastructure and strong curriculum. Admission at AIIMS Delhi is not guaranteed unless one goes through counselling and secures the seat as AIIMS doesn’t offer management seats. 

MBBS curriculum is the same in both colleges. Hence, the college tag doesn’t matter however, everything is dependent on your skills, knowledge and learning during your internship posting where you utilize all your theoretical knowledge into practice. 

It is advisable for you to continue your education at MAMC without dropping out and wasting one year. Make the most of the resources available and you can always continue your PG studies at AIIMS Delhi by clearing INI CET. Also, AIIMS Delhi conducts INI CET twice a year i.e. January Session and July Session which provides you with an opportunity to appear at your desired time.

AIIMS Delhi is no doubt the best medical institute in India. However, given the extremely high cutoff and competition for admission to AIIMS Delhi, it is quite difficult for a student to get into AIIMS Delhi for popular courses like MBBS and B.Sc Nursing.

Apart from AIIMS Delhi, one can opt for several other AIIMS across the country which have a lesser cutoff and competition. Choosing the better AIIMS totally depends on multiple factors such as the individual preference of the student, infrastructure, location, hostels, etc. 

Based on rankings, AIIMS Jodhpur is the second-best ranked AIIMS after AIIMS Delhi followed by AIIMS Bhubaneswar, AIIMS Rishikesh, AIIMS Patna, and AIIMS Bhopal. AIIMS Jodhpur has been ranked 13th in India by NIRF 2023 followed by AIIMS Bhubaneswar and AIIMS Rishikesh at 17th and 22nd positions, respectively. 

AIIMS Jodhpur is one of the most developed AIIMS with an excellent infrastructure. The institute has a beautiful campus with a good patient load. It is equally popular for extra-curricular activities. AIIMS Jodhpur hostels are another big reason to choose the institute owing to the facilities provided. Similarly, AIIMS Patna, Bhubaneswar, and Bhopal are other top AIIMS for students with a very good patient load and excellent faculty. The hostel rooms are quite good with proper hygiene and comfort. 

All of these AIIMS are considered the top AIIMS after AIIMS Delhi, however, the choice may vary depending on individual preferences and needs of the students. 

AIIMS Delhi and NIMHANS Bangalore are both prominent medical institutes, being ranked 1st and 4th, respectively in India in the medical category by NIRF 2023. Both the institutes are equally good for MD, however, for an MD in Psychiatry, NIMHANS is considered to be a better option than AIIMS Delhi. 

One must prioritize the branch over the college in case of their degree, especially in medicine. One should look after the other aspects such as the course faculty, facilities provided for the course, and lastly the clinical experience and exposure. NIMHANS is renowned all over India for its excellence in Psychiatry and is one of the top institutions for mental health and neuroscience education. Since NIMHANS specializes in Neurosciences, it is claimed to have a stronger focus and approach towards specialized learning and training in Psychiatry than AIIMS Delhi. 

Through AIIMS Delhi is the most popular choice for every medical aspirant, but for MD in Psychiatry is indeed the best option given the knowledge, skills, and clinical experience it has to share for courses in Mental Health. Admission to MD in Psychiatry at both AIIMS Delhi and NIMHANS is based on the score in INI CET.