AIIMS Fellowship January 2027 registration opens for 93 seats, apply by November 11

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has opened online registration for its Fellowship Programme January 2027 session. Aspiring medical professionals can apply for 93 seats across 34 specialisations, with the application window closing on November 11, 2026.

The registration process, which commenced on October 28, 2026, is conducted entirely online through the official AIIMS examination website, aiimsexams.ac.in. This programme aims to provide advanced training in various medical and surgical disciplines.

Application Process and Key Dates

Candidates interested in the AIIMS Fellowship Programme January 2027 session must complete their online registration by November 11, 2026, at 5 PM. Following the application period, the computer-based entrance examination is scheduled for December 5, 2026. The institute has outlined a series of important dates for the admission cycle, leading up to the final admission deadline of February 28, 2027.

The application status and details of rejected applications will be announced on November 23, 2026. Next, the last date for submitting required sponsorship documents and other specified certificates is November 28, 2026. Admit cards and roll number allotments will be made available on November 30, 2026.

Seat Distribution and Eligibility Criteria

A total of 93 fellowship seats are available across 34 specialisations for the January 2027 session. Of these, 54 seats are designated under the Open category, while the remaining 39 seats fall under the Sponsored category. Constitutional reservation does not apply to these fellowship seats, and any vacant seats in respective categories may be carried forward to the next session.

Eligibility criteria vary by fellowship specialisation and are detailed in the prospectus. One pathway requires an MD/MS or equivalent qualification recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) in the relevant discipline, along with three years of post-postgraduate teaching experience as a Senior Resident or equivalent. Another pathway permits candidates with a DM/M.Ch. degree or an equivalent qualification recognized by the NMC, where specified.

Application Fees and Payment

The application fee for the AIIMS Fellowship Programme January 2027 session varies by candidate category. General and Other Backward Class (OBC) candidates are required to pay ₹2,000. For candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) categories, the application fee is ₹1,600.

Candidates in the Orthopedically Handicapped (OPH) category are exempt from paying any application fee. All payments can be processed through various online methods, including debit card, credit card, or net banking, as specified by AIIMS, New Delhi.

Steps to Apply

Prospective candidates for the AIIMS Fellowship Programme January 2027 session must complete an online application process. The first step involves visiting the official AIIMS examination website, aiimsexams.ac.in, and locating the admission notification for the Fellowship Programme. Applicants are advised to carefully read the prospectus, paying close attention to the specialisation-wise eligibility requirements before proceeding.

Following the review of the prospectus, candidates should click on the online registration link to begin filling out the application form. This includes entering personal details, educational qualifications, and professional experience. Applicants must select their desired fellowship specialisation and admission category, upload all necessary documents and certificates, and then pay the applicable application fee. Finally, candidates should review all entered information, submit the form, and download a copy of the registration slip for future reference.

1. Visit the official AIIMS examination website, aiimsexams.ac.in.
2. Open the admission notification for the Fellowship Programme January 2027 session.
3. Read the prospectus carefully and check the specialisation-wise eligibility requirements.
4. Click on the online registration link.
5. Complete the registration process by entering the required personal details.
6. Fill in the educational qualification and professional experience details.
7. Select the appropriate fellowship specialisation and admission category.
8. Upload the required documents, certificates and other prescribed details.
9. Pay the applicable application fee.
10. Review the information entered in the application form and submit it.
11. Download the registration slip and retain a copy for future reference.

Written by Nishit Kumar

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