AIIMS Awantipora Highlights 2024-205
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Awantipora, located in Awantipora, Jammu & Kashmir, was established in 2020 as an autonomous institution of national importance. Under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare’s Phase-V of the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana, AIIMS Awantipora is not just a new medical college but also a tertiary healthcare destination, academic center, and research hub, aiming to improve medical education and healthcare accessibility.
| Particulars | Statistics |
|---|---|
| Year of establishment | 2020 (Construction ongoing, phased academic operations starting) |
| Approved by | National Medical Commission (NMC), formerly MCI |
| Affiliation | Autonomous under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India |
| Location | Awantipora, Pulwama district, Jammu & Kashmir |
| Rankings | N/A – Newly Established Institute |
| Number of courses offered | To be offered in phased manner: MBBS, PG, Nursing, Paramedical, and PhD levels |
| Type of Institute | Central Government Institute (Institute of National Importance) |
| Mode of education | Full-time regular |
| Accepted entrance exams | UG – NEET-UG (MBBS), PG – INI-CET (MD/MS), AIIMS Nursing, PhD Entrance |
| Type of scholarships offered | Central Govt scholarships (merit-based, need-based, SC/ST/OBC/EWS) |
| Mode of application | Online via https://www.aiimsexams.ac.in |
| Official website | Yet to be launched / under development |