AIIMS Delhi PhD January 2027 — apply by 6 November, 5 pm

By Chandra Sekhar

Last updated: 3 Nov 2026

AIIMS Delhi PhD January 2027 registration closes on 6 November 2026 at 5:00 PM. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, has invited online applications for the PhD programme January 2027 session. Apply only on the official exam portal at aiimsexams.ac.in.

Key facts

About AIIMS Delhi

AIIMS New Delhi is a central government medical institute of national importance. The PhD programme is offered across departments and centres for research in medical, life and related sciences.

Nature of the programme

Full-time PhD with options for institute fellowship (FA seats) or own government fellowship (OF seats). Session starts 1 January 2027. Last date to join is 27 February 2027.

Who can apply

• Medical: MBBS/BDS with minimum 55% or MD/MS/MDS/DM/M.Ch. or DNB in the subject.
• Nursing: M.Sc. with minimum 55% in the speciality.
• Non-medical: Master’s degree (two-year) with at least 60% as required by the project/department.
• Candidates likely to complete the qualifying degree by 6 November 2026 can apply with a certificate.
• Maximum three specialties/departments per application.

Who should skip

• Distance-mode Master’s degrees.
• Does not meet the exact qualification listed for the chosen project in the prospectus.
• Misses the 6 November 2026, 5:00 PM deadline.
• Wants more than three departments in one form.

Dates and fee

Application fee: ₹2,000 + charges for General/OBC; ₹1,600 + charges for SC/ST/EWS. PwBD candidates are exempt. Non-refundable.

Available positions

77 seats across 29 departments: 33 with Fellowship Available and 44 for candidates with Own Fellowship. Exact department-wise matrix is in the prospectus. Candidates without own fellowship can apply only for FA seats.

Selection stages

1. Online registration and fee on aiimsexams.ac.in.
2. Computer-Based Test on 21 November 2026 (Stage I aptitude + Stage II subject; total 70 marks).
3. Special weightage (up to 10 marks) for medical degrees or valid national JRF.
4. Departmental assessment (online, 20 marks) for shortlisted candidates.
5. Final merit. Minimum 50% combined to qualify.

Apply steps

1. Visit aiimsexams.ac.in.
2. Open PhD January 2027 registration.
3. Fill form, choose up to three departments, upload photo/signature and certificates.
4. Pay fee and submit before 6 November 2026, 5:00 PM.
5. Check status on 13 November and download admit card on 17 November.

FAQs

What is the last date?
6 November 2026 at 5:00 PM.

How many seats?
77 total (33 FA + 44 Own Fellowship).

When is the CBT?
21 November 2026.

Is own fellowship required?
No for FA seats. OF candidates can apply for both types.

More admissions are on the Campus Reality admissions board.

Apply only on the official AIIMS portal. Campus Reality does not charge any fee.

Stay safe: Campus Reality never charges you. Pay only the fee printed in the official notice, only on the official site (aiimsexams.ac.in). Nobody can guarantee selection for money.