AIIMS, Nagpur

Institutional Profile & Governance

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Nagpur, is an Institute of National Importance established by the Government of India under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY). Founded in 1956, it operates as an autonomous government public medical university under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. The institute's core mission is to address regional disparities in affordable tertiary healthcare, enhance high-quality medical education, and foster research across the country.

Academics & Training Framework

AIIMS Nagpur is dedicated to integrating patient care, medical education, research, innovation, and community health outreach, aiming to produce competent medical professionals.

• MBBS Program: The institute offers a 5.5-year NMC-compliant Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program, comprising 4.5 years of academic study and a mandatory 1-year rotating internship.
• Annual Intake: AIIMS Nagpur has an annual intake of 125 MBBS seats.
• Admission: Admission to all MBBS seats is conducted through the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) Counselling, based on the NEET-UG examination.
• Postgraduate Programs: Currently, the institution offers only the MBBS program.
• Affiliation: The institute is a Statutory Autonomous body, AIIMS (Nagpur), and is recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC).

Academic Fees & Structure

As a government-established Institute of National Importance, AIIMS Nagpur provides medical education at a heavily subsidized rate.

• MBBS Fee: The MBBS program fees are heavily subsidized, reflecting its status as a central government institution.
• Hostel & Living: Information regarding hostel and living costs is not explicitly detailed, but typically, central government institutions offer subsidized accommodation options.

Clinical & Hospital Infrastructure

AIIMS Nagpur operates as a major tertiary healthcare, academic, and research hub for Central India, particularly serving the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra and neighbouring states, with a comprehensive modern hospital infrastructure.

• Teaching Hospital: The institute's hospital is equipped with 940 functional beds, including 110 intensive care beds across specialized ICUs such as MICU, SICU, NICU, PICU, CTVS ICU, Kidney Transplant Unit, and Bone Marrow Transplant Unit. It also features 19 functional modular operation theatres. The hospital manages 3,500–4,000 outpatient visits daily, 100–120 emergency patients per day, and 100–120 admissions daily, performing 40–45 major surgeries each day. Since its inception, the institute has treated over 25 lakh outpatients and more than 1 lakh admitted patients.
• Departments & Specialties: AIIMS Nagpur currently operates 47 functional departments, providing comprehensive services across broad specialties, super-specialties, and diagnostic sciences. These include:
• Clinical Broad Specialties: General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, ENT, Psychiatry, Dermatology, Radiodiagnosis, Anaesthesia, Emergency Medicine.
• Super-Specialty Departments: Cardiology, Nephrology, Neurology, Endocrinology, Rheumatology, Pulmonary Medicine, Medical and Surgical Gastroenterology, Neurosurgery, Urology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Medical Oncology.
• Pre-clinical and Diagnostic Departments: Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Community Medicine, Forensic Medicine, Hospital Administration and allied disciplines.
• Specialized Diagnostic Services (Biochemistry Department): Hematology Abnormality Test, Kidney Function, Liver Function, Homocysteine, Serum Lactate, Coagulation profile (protein C, S anti thrombin-III), Glucose Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G, 6PD), Acid Phosphatase, C Reactive protein (Quantitative), Blood Gas Analysis (with Electrolytes), Tests For Antiphospholipid Antibodies Syndrome, Serum Iron, Total Iron Binding Capacity, Serum Ferritin, Vitamin B12 Assay, Folic Acid Assay, Fructosamine, VitD3 Assay, Blood Urea Nitrogen, Serum Creatinine, Creatinine Clearance, Serum Uric Acid, Serum Calcium-Total, Serum Calcium-Ionic, Serum Phosphorus, Serum Magnesium, Serum Sodium, Serum Potassium, Chloride, Magnesium, B2 Microglobulin, plasma renin activity, Beta-2 Microglobulin Assay, Serum Aspartate transaminase, Alkaline Phosphatase, Albumin, Total Protein, Alb / Glo Ratio, Serum copper, Serum ceruloplasmin, GGTP, Lactate dehydrogenase, Serum Ammonia, Lipid Profile (Total Cholesterol, LDL-Cholesterol, HDL-Cholesterol, Triglycerides), Extended Lipid Profile (Apo A1, Apo B, Lp(a)), Serum Amylase, Serum Lipase, Creatinine Kinase MB, Creatinine Kinase Total, Troponin I, Troponin G, Serum homocysteine.
• Obstetrics & Gynaecology Related Tests: Urine Function, CSF Function, Acid Phosphatase, Triple Marker, Urine routine (pH, specific gravity, sugar, protein and microscopy), Urine- Microalbumin, 24hrs Urine For Protein, Sodium, Creatinine, Urine Bile Pigment And Salt, Urine Urobilinogen, Urine Ketones, Urine Occult Blood, Urine Total Proteins, urinary VMA, Urinary metanephrine /Normetanephrine, Urinary free catecholamine, urinary sodium, urinary chloride, urinary potassium, urinary calcium, Glucose Microprotein, Potassium Lactate.
• Tumor Markers: PSA-Total, PSA-Free, AFP, HCG, CA. 125, CA 19, 9., CA 15, 3.
• Hormones and Related Endocrinology: Thyroid & Parathyroid Workup (T3, T4, TSH, TPO, Thyroglobulin, Thyroid binding globulin, thyroglobulin antibody), Diabetes Workup, Sexual Hormones Workup (LH, FSH, Prolactin, Progesterone, 17-DH Progesterone, DHEAS, Androstenedione).
• Research & Centres of Excellence: The institute is actively involved in research and innovation, with a focus on integrating these aspects into patient care and medical education.

Campus Amenities & Student Ecosystem

AIIMS Nagpur is located in the MIHAN (Multi-modal International Hub Airport at Nagpur) area, providing a dedicated campus for its academic and clinical operations. The institute shifted to its permanent campus in September 2019.

• Accommodations: Specific details on student accommodation facilities are not provided, but as a residential medical institution, it is expected to offer student housing.
• Learning Resources: The institute supports its academic programs with necessary learning resources, including facilities for medical education and research.
• Recreation & Wellness: While specific amenities are not detailed, the institute's focus on student welfare suggests provisions for student well-being and extracurricular activities.