AIIMS Delhi PhD January 2027 session registration begins, apply by November 6

The All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi has opened online registration for its PhD Programme for the January 2027 session. Aspiring candidates can apply through the official website, aiimsexams.ac.in, with the registration window set to close on November 6, 2026.

The entrance examination for this session is scheduled for November 21, 2026. This admission cycle is part of the institution’s twice-yearly PhD entrance process, which also includes a July session.

Application Process and Key Dates

Candidates interested in the AIIMS Delhi PhD Programme for the January 2027 session must complete their online registration by November 6, 2026. The PG Research Methodology Examination is also scheduled on October 25 and 26, 2026. While the official notification for AIIMS PhD 2027 admission had not been released as of September 28, 2026, the application process has now commenced.

Based on previous patterns, the application form for the January 2027 session was anticipated around November 2026. The written entrance examination for the January 2027 session was tentatively expected in February, March 2027, with interviews and result declaration by April 2027. However, the current schedule indicates an earlier entrance exam date of November 21, 2026.

Application Fees and Eligibility Criteria

The application fee for the AIIMS Delhi PhD Programme varies by candidate category. General and OBC candidates are required to pay Rs 1500 plus transaction charges, while SC/ST/EWS candidates have a fee of Rs 1200 plus transaction charges. Candidates with PWBD status are exempted from paying the application fee.

Eligibility for the PhD programme is categorized by educational background. For medical education, candidates must possess an MBBS or BDS degree with a minimum of 50% marks, or an MD/MS/MDS/DM/MCh degree, or be a Diplomate of NBE. Nursing qualification requires an M.Sc degree with at least 50% marks in a Nursing speciality. Non-medical candidates must have attained a minimum of 60% in a valid two-year Master’s degree. Candidates with M.Sc/M.Tech degrees and BAMS are eligible under the non-medical qualification category.

Entrance Examination Details

The entrance examination for the AIIMS Delhi PhD Programme is expected to be conducted as an Online Computer-Based Test (CBT). The language of the examination will be English. The duration of the entrance exam, encompassing Stage I and Stage II, is 90 minutes. As of September 28, 2026, no official changes to the AIIMS PhD 2027 eligibility, syllabus, or application process had been announced.

The exam is expected to maintain its computer-based format, featuring subject-specific written tests followed by interviews. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website, aiimsexams.ac.in, for any further updates regarding the official notification, eligibility criteria, and application instructions.

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