AIIMS Rishikesh admits students through national entrance tests and centralised counselling for its medical, nursing, paramedical, postgraduate and fellowship programmes. MBBS admission is through NEET UG and MCC counselling, while MD, MS and MDS admission is based on INI CET. The MBBS fee is INR 19,950, and B.Sc Hons Nursing costs INR 12,660.
- MBBS: Students need NEET UG scores and MCC counselling. The course has 125 seats.
- BSc Paramedical: Admission depends on the AIIMS Paramedical Entrance Exam score.
- MD/MS/MDS: Students are selected through INI CET and AIIMS New Delhi counselling.
- Reservation: Seats follow Central Government rules: 27% for OBC-NCL, 15% for SC, 7.5% for SC, 10% for EWS, and 5% for PwBD.
AIIMS Rishikesh Admission Dates 2026
Students applying through MCC NEET UG counselling can check the active and upcoming Online Stray Vacancy Round schedule below:
| Event | Date |
| MCC NEET UG Online Stray Vacancy Round registration and payment | 12th Oct., 2026 to 14th Oct., 2026, registration up to 03:00 P.M. and payment up to 06:00 P.M. on 14th Oct., 2026 |
| MCC NEET UG Online Stray Vacancy Round choice filling and locking | 12th Oct., 2026 to 15th Oct., 2026, choice filling up to 10:00 A.M. on 15th Oct., 2026; choice locking from 04:00 P.M. on 14th Oct., 2026 to 10:00 A.M. on 15th Oct., 2026 |
| MCC NEET UG Online Stray Vacancy Round processing of seat allotment | 15th Oct., 2026 to 16th Oct., 2026 |
| MCC NEET UG Online Stray Vacancy Round result | 17th Oct., 2026 |
| MCC NEET UG Online Stray Vacancy Round reporting | 19th Oct., 2026 to 26th Oct., 2026 |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
AIIMS Rishikesh UG Admission 2026
AIIMS Rishikesh MBBS Admission 2026
For MBBS, AIIMS Rishikesh offers a 5.5-year programme. This period includes a compulsory rotating internship of 1 year in the final part of the course. The total MBBS fee is INR 19,950, and students must be 17 years old for admission.
| Course | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
| MBBS | 10+2 with English and PCB as main subjects, with 50% for General and EWS and 40% for SC/ST/OBC | NEET UG followed by MCC |
AIIMS Rishikesh MBBS Admission Process
Students need to complete NEET UG first and then take part in MCC counselling for MBBS admission at AIIMS Rishikesh.
- Step 1: Register for NEET UG and appear for the exam.
- Step 2: Obtain a valid NEET UG score.
- Step 3: Complete online registration for MCC NEET Counselling.
- Step 4: Add and lock course and college choices as per score and preference.
- Step 5: Track the round-wise seat allotment lists published by MCC.
- Step 6: After seat allotment, report to AIIMS Rishikesh on the given date and time.
- Step 7: Finish document verification and pay the admission fee to confirm the seat.
AIIMS Rishikesh MBBS Application Fees
The NEET UG application fee for MBBS admission is given below:
| Entrance Exam | Category | Application Fees |
| NEET UG | General | INR 1,700 |
| General EWS/OBC | INR 1,600 |
| SC/ST/PwD | INR 1,000 |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
AIIMS Rishikesh BSc Paramedical Admission 2026
AIIMS Rishikesh offers a 3-year B.Sc Paramedical course. The fee ranges from INR 46,200 to 53,400, based on the chosen specialisation. Students must pass 10+2 with PCB and English, with at least 50% marks, or 45% for SC/ST. Selection is through the AIIMS Paramedical Entrance Exam.
| BSc Paramedical Specialisation | Intake |
| Anaesthesia Technology | 10 |
| Medical Laboratory Technology | 24 |
| Medical Radiology & Imaging Technology | 10 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technology | 4 |
| Optometry | 10 |
| Radiotherapy Technology | 5 |
| Sleep Lab Technology | 2 |
| Urology Technology | 2 |
AIIMS Rishikesh B.Sc Paramedical Admission Process
The admission steps for B.Sc Paramedical courses are based on AIIMS registration, CBT performance and counselling.
- Step 1: Do basic registration on the AIIMS website and generate the Registration Unique Code, also called RUC.
- Step 2: Complete final registration by filling the form, choosing an exam city and paying the fee.
- Step 3: Download the admit card and take the online Computer-Based Test, or CBT.
- Step 4: Get a valid score and join the online counselling and seat allotment process.
- Step 5: Complete document verification and pay the admission fee to confirm admission.
AIIMS Rishikesh B.Sc Paramedical Application Fees
The AIIMS Paramedical Entrance Exam fee is listed below:
| Entrance Exam | Category | Application Fees |
| AIIMS Paramedical Entrance Exam | General/OBC | INR 2,000 |
| SC/ST/EWS | INR 1,600 |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
AIIMS Rishikesh B.Sc Hons Nursing Admission 2026
AIIMS Rishikesh runs a 4-year B.Sc Hons Nursing course with 6 months of internship. The course has 100 seats, and its total fee is INR 12,660.
| Course | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
| B.Sc. Hons Nursing | 10+2 with English and PCB as main subjects, with 55% for General/OBC NCL/EWS and 50% for SC/ST | AIIMS BSc Nursing score |
AIIMS Rishikesh B.Sc Hons Nursing Admission Process
For B.Sc Hons Nursing, students are admitted through the Nursing Entrance Exam conducted by AIIMS Delhi.
- Step 1: Register for the Nursing Entrance Exam conducted by AIIMS Delhi and appear for it.
- Step 2: Secure a valid score in the Nursing Entrance Exam.
- Step 3: If selected, attend the medical examination to prove medical fitness.
- Step 4: Complete document verification and pay the admission fee.
- Step 5: Join the Orientation Programme and start classes.
AIIMS Rishikesh B.Sc Hons Nursing Application Fees
The application fee for the AIIMS BSc Nursing Entrance Exam is mentioned below:
| Entrance Exam | Category | Application Fees |
| AIIMS BSc Nursing Entrance Exam | General/OBC | INR 2,000 |
| SC/ST/EWS | INR 1,600 |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
AIIMS Rishikesh PG Admission 2026
AIIMS Rishikesh offers MD, MS and MDS at the PG level for 3 years. The total fee for these courses is INR 62,102. DM and MCh are also offered for 3 years, and their fee ranges from INR 69,302- 1.39 Lakhs, depending on the specialisation. Admission to all these PG courses is based on INI CET scores.
| Course | Eligibility Criteria |
| MD/MS | An MBBS degree with completion of compulsory internship. |
| MDS | A BDS degree with completion of a compulsory internship. |
| DM/MCh | MD/MS in relevant specialisation. |
AIIMS Rishikesh PG Admission Process
PG admission is completed through INI CET followed by counselling on the official AIIMS exams website.
- Step 1: Register for INI CET and appear for the exam.
- Step 2: Get a valid INI CET score.
- Step 3: Register for counselling on the official AIIMS exams website.
- Step 4: Fill and lock choices according to score and course preference.
- Step 5: If a seat is allotted, report to AIIMS Rishikesh on the given date and time.
- Step 6: Pay the admission fee after document verification to confirm admission.
AIIMS Rishikesh PG Application Fees
The INI CET application fee for PG admission is given below:
| Entrance Exam | Category | Application Fees |
| INI CET | General/OBC/Foreign National | INR 4,000 |
| SC/ST/EWS | INR 3,200 |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
AIIMS Rishikesh MSc/MSc Nursing Admission 2026
AIIMS Rishikesh offers MSc and M.Sc Nursing for 2 years. The total course fee ranges from INR 2,770 to INR 1.09 Lakhs, based on the specialisation.
- For MSc Nursing, students need B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. (Medical/Allied) / relevant UG degree with at least 60% marks for General/OBC(NCL)/EWS and 55% marks for SC/ST.
- For MSc, students need MBBS/BDS/B.V. Sc/B. Pharmacy/Perfusion Technology/Bachelor of Physio-therapy/BSc with 60% marks for General/OBC(NCL)/EWS and 55% marks for SC/ST.
- Selection is made through the AIIMS MSc Entrance Exam.
The MSc Nursing specialisations and seat intake are given below:
| MSc Nursing Specialisation | Intake |
| Community Health Nursing | 10 |
| Cardio Thoracic Vascular Nursing | 2 |
| Critical Care Nursing | 2 |
| Neurosciences Nursing | 2 |
| Oncological Nursing | 2 |
| Orthopedics Nursing | 2 |
| Obstetrics & Gynaecological Nursing | 10 |
| Pediatric Nursing | 11 |
| Psychiatric Nursing | 10 |
The MSc specialisations and intake are listed below:
| MSc Specialisation | Intake |
| Medical Biochemistry | 7 |
| Medical Pharmacology | 2 |
| Perfusion Technology | 1 |
AIIMS Rishikesh MSc/MSc Nursing Admission Process
Admission to MSc and MSc Nursing is through basic registration, final registration, CBT and counselling.
- Step 1: Complete basic registration on the AIIMS portal.
- Step 2: Generate the RUC and complete final registration with fee payment and exam city selection.
- Step 3: Download the admit card and take the online CBT entrance exam.
- Step 4: Qualify through merit in the entrance exam.
- Step 5: Attend counselling, finish verification and confirm admission at AIIMS Rishikesh.
AIIMS Rishikesh MSc/MSc Nursing Application Fees
The AIIMS MSc Exam application fee is as follows:
| Entrance Exam | Category | Application Fees |
| AIIMS MSc Exam | General/OBC | INR 2,000 |
| SC/ST/EWS | INR 1,600 |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
AIIMS Rishikesh Post-Doctoral Fellowship Admission 2026
AIIMS Rishikesh offers a post-doctoral fellowship course for 1-2 year, depending on the specialisation.
- The course fee ranges from INR 80,950 to INR 1.26 Lakhs, based on specialisation.
- Students must have an MD/MS/DNB or another equivalent degree recognised by NMC.
- Selection is based on a 2 stage computer based test/OMR.
- The final result is prepared from the total marks in stage I and stage-II Examination. The weightage is 60% for Theory, Stage I, and 40% for Departmental Assessment, Stage II.
- The Fellowship program has no reservation. Candidates are considered against senior resident vacancies in the respective departments.
AIIMS Rishikesh Post-Doctoral Fellowship Application Fees
The application fee for the AIIMS Fellowship Programme Entrance Exam is given below:
| Entrance Exam | Category | Application Fees |
| AIIMS Fellowship Programme Entrance Exam | General/OBC | INR 1,500 |
| SC/ST/EWS | INR 1,200 |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
AIIMS Rishikesh Cutoff 2026
AIIMS Rishikesh MBBS Cutoff
The category-wise AIIMS Rishikesh NEET cutoff for 2025 is given below:
| Category | Round 1 (Closing rank) | Round 2 (Closing rank) | Round 3 (Closing rank) |
| General | 685 | 781 | 816 |
| OBC | 1077 | 1104 | - |
| SC | 8240 | 7924 | - |
| ST | 11475 | 7835 | 23884 |
| EWS | 1540 | - | 1715 |
AIIMS Rishikesh B.Sc Paramedical Cutoff
The AIIMS Rishikesh paramedical cutoff for 2025, category-wise, is listed below:
| Category | Round 1 (Closing rank) | Round 2 (Closing rank) | Round 3 (Closing rank) |
| General | 691 | 910 | 931 |
| OBC | 813 | 1190 | 1073 |
| SC | 2996 | 3272 | 4473 |
| EWS | 864 | 1535 | 517 |
| ST | 5623 | 7892 | 10055 |
AIIMS Rishikesh B.Sc Hons Nursing Cutoff
The category-wise AIIMS Rishikesh BSc Nursing cutoff for 2025 is mentioned below:
| Category | Round 1 (Closing rank) | Round 2 (Closing rank) |
| General | 394 | 602 |
| OBC | 995 | 1285 |
| SC | 4268 | 4910 |
| ST | 6810 | 9692 |
| EWS | 891 | 1163 |
AIIMS Rishikesh PG Cutoff
The AIIMS Rishikesh INI CET cutoff for 2026, by category, is given below:
| Category | Round 1 (Closing rank) | Round 2 (Closing rank) |
| OBC | 5049 | 7495 |
| General | 5352 | 8436 |
| SC | 16926 | 21493 |
| EWS | 12298 | 18654 |
| ST | 25623 | 30199 |
AIIMS Rishikesh MSc/MSc Nursing Cutoff
The category-wise AIIMS Rishikesh MSc cutoff for 2025 is listed below:
| Category | Round 1 (Closing rank) | Round 2 (Closing rank) |
| General | 144 | 196 |
| SC | 179 | 398 |
| ST | 189 | - |
| In Service | 144 | 196 |
| OBC NCL | 573 | 912 |
| EWS | 120 | - |
AIIMS Rishikesh Admission FAQs
Ques. Which documents are needed while applying for the AIIMS Rishikesh Post-Doctoral Fellowship?
Ans. Students applying for the Post-Doctoral Fellowship at AIIMS Rishikesh must attach these documents with the application form:
- Date of Birth/Class X Certificate
- Medical Council Registration
- Internship completion certificate
- SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PWBD certificate issued by the competent authority, if applicable
- MBBS Marksheet
- MBBS degree
- MD/MS/DNB Marksheet
- MD/MS/DNB degree
- Attempt certificates
- Fee Receipt
- Experience Certificate
- Sponsorship Certificate, for Sponsored only
- Copies of any other relevant documents
Ques. How much is the MPH application fee at AIIMS Rishikesh?
Ans. The MPH application fee at AIIMS Rishikesh is as follows:
- General / OBC Category: INR 1500 + Transaction Charges as applicable
- SC/ST/EWS Category: INR 1200 + Transaction Charges as applicable
- PWD candidates are exempt from any fee.
Ques. Can students pay the AIIMS Rishikesh MPH fee in cash?
Ans. No, cash payment is not accepted for the MPH course. Applications with cash fee deposits will not be considered. Students should read the Prospectus and Help Manual before online registration and make sure no field is left blank. If an application is rejected, requests or correspondence for reconsideration will not be accepted. Applicants should download and print the Registration Slip and keep it until the admission process is over. Payment must be made online through NEFT/RTGS/UPI.
- Name of Bank: Punjab National Bank
- Name of Account: AIIMS, Examination
- A/c No.: 6189000100046878.
- IFSC Code: PUNB0618900.
Ques. Is a medical fitness check required for admission to AIIMS Rishikesh?
Ans. Yes, selected students must appear before a medical board made up of institute faculty members. If the board finds a student medically unfit, admission will not be given. The board's decision is final, and the next student in merit order will be admitted in that place.
Ques. How does AIIMS Rishikesh announce spot seat allocation details?
Ans. If seats remain empty after open Seat Allocation, AIIMS Rishikesh fills them through spot Seat Allocation. The details are announced in newspapers and also displayed on the AIIMS website. AIIMS decides the date later, if spot allocation is needed.
Note: Students cannot attend open Seat Allocation unless they show a printout of the registration Slip issued during online registration for open Seat Allocation.