AIIMS Rishikesh MPH January 2027 registration open: apply by 10 November

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Rishikesh has initiated the online registration process for admissions to its Master of Public Health (MPH) program for the January 2027 session. Prospective candidates can register online until November 10, 2026, for the ninth batch of the program.

The MPH program, a two-year full-time course, aims to cultivate public health professionals equipped to develop and set up affordable public health technologies and strategies. This initiative aligns with AIIMS Rishikesh’s broader objective, established under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) in 2012, to address regional disparities in healthcare and medical education.

Application Process and Key Dates

Online registration for the MPH January 2027 session began on October 8, 2026. The application window will close on November 10, 2026. Interested candidates are required to complete their registration through the provided online link: https://forms.gle/CiPkpaTbJnEYrfLa7. The application fee must be paid online via NEFT, RTGS, or UPI to the specified Punjab National Bank account.

For the January 2026 session, the application deadline was November 6, 2025, with the written entrance examination tentatively scheduled for December 2, 2025. Applicants are advised to regularly check the official AIIMS Rishikesh website for updates regarding the January 2027 session’s examination schedule and other important announcements.

Eligibility Criteria and Selection Procedure

Candidates applying for the MPH program must hold an MBBS, BDS, or AYUSH degree, which must have been obtained on or before December 8, 2025, and recognized by relevant regulatory bodies such as NMC, DCI, NCH, NCISM, or CCRYN. Proficiency in Hindi up to the 10th standard is considered desirable for admission to the course. The selection process is comprehensive, involving an Entrance Examination, a Departmental assessment, and verification of eligibility criteria.

The selection process is divided into two stages. Stage I is a written entrance examination comprising 200 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for 200 marks, with a duration of 180 minutes. Candidates must score over 50% in Stage I to proceed to Stage II. Stage II is a departmental assessment, conducted via an interview, carrying 100 marks and holding a 33% weightage in the final selection. Final admission requires candidates to secure a combined score of 50% in both Stage I and Stage II.

Application Fees and Seat Distribution

The application fee for the General and OBC categories is Rs. 1,500, plus applicable transaction charges. For SC, ST, and EWS categories, the fee is Rs. 1,200, also with transaction charges. Candidates with benchmark disabilities (PWD) are exempted from paying any application fee. Payments are to be made online to the Punjab National Bank account: Account Name: AIIMS, Examination, A/c No.: 6189000100046878, IFSC Code: PUNB0618900.

The MPH program has a total intake of 10 seats. Eight of these seats are designated for eligible candidates holding MBBS, BDS, or AYUSH degrees. The remaining two seats are reserved for in-service candidates with similar qualifications. Reservation policies, including 15% for SC, 7.5% for ST, 27% for OBC, and 10% for EWS, are applied as per Government of India guidelines, excluding sponsored candidates. Also, 5% of the annual sanctioned intake capacity is reserved for candidates with benchmark disabilities.

Written by Nishit Kumar

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