AIIMS Reservation Policy 2026: Seat Allocation and Category wise Quota

Shuchi Bagchi

Updated On: October 08, 2025 05:12 PM

Find the latest information on AIIMS reservation policy 2026 and seat alloment according to category-wise quotas for its flagship MBBS programs across various campuses. OBC students are entitled to 27% seat reservations followed by SC (15%) and EWS (10%) categories.

AIIMS Reservation Policy 2026

The AIIMS reservation policy 2026 plays a crucial role in ensuring fair access to undergraduate and postgraduate courses at various AIIMS institutes across India. With more AIIMS campuses being built, the reservation policy determines how seats will be allocated among students coming from different social backgrounds as per the government rules. This article overviews AIIMS seat allotment criteria 2026 and category-wise reservation quota for students.

The AIIMS reservation policy 2026 for postgraduate programs (MD, MS) aligns with the standard guidelines set by the Government of India. The seat reservation applies to over 18 AIIMS colleges participating in the INI CET entrance exam, which is the gateway for all PG seats across AIIMS campuses. Approximately 1631 seats are available in these institutes through INI CET, with AIIMS Delhi having the highest intake of 183 seats.

Also Check - List of AIIMS Colleges in India 2025: Ranking, Courses, Fees and Seat Intake

AIIMS Reservation Policy 2026

The AIIMS reservation criteria 2026 varies according to the student’s category. The reservation percentage for admission to the AIIMS institutes for Indian nationals has been provided below:

Student’s Category

Seat Reservation Percentage

Other Backward Classes (OBC)

27%

Scheduled Tribes (ST)

15%

Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) 10%

Scheduled Castes (SC)

7.5%

Person with Benchmark Disability (PWBD)

5%

General (Unreserved) Remaining seats after applying the above quotas

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Category Wise Reservation AIIMS 2026 for MBBS Seats

The category wise AIIMS seat allotment for MBBS program in all 20 AIIMS colleges across India have been provided below in the table:

Institute

Programme

Gender

Quota

Open

Open PwD

General-EWS

General EWS PwD

OBC

OBC PwD

SC

SC PwD

ST

ST PwD

AIIMS Bathinda

MBBS

Both Male and Female Seats

Open Seat Quota

39

2

10

0

26

1

14

1

7

0

AIIMS Bilaspur

MBBS

Both Male and Female Seats

Open Seat Quota

39

2

10

0

25

2

14

1

7

0

AIIMS Guwahati

MBBS

Both Male and Female Seats

Open Seat Quota

38

2

11

0

25

2

14

1

7

0

AIIMS Jammu

MBBS

Both Male and Female Seats

Open Seat Quota

23

2

6

0

17

0

9

0

5

0

AIIMS Mangalagiri

MBBS

Both Male and Female Seats

Open Seat Quota

47

3

11

1

33

1

18

1

9

1

AIIMS Rajkot

MBBS

Both Male and Female Seats

Open Seat Quota

19

1

4

1

13

0

8

0

4

0

AIIMS Bhubaneswar

MBBS

Both Male and Female Seats

Open Seat Quota

47

3

11

1

32

2

18

1

10

0

AIIMS Hyderabad

MBBS

Both Male and Female Seats

Open Seat Quota

39

2

9

1

25

2

14

1

7

0

AIIMS Deogarh

MBBS

Both Male and Female Seats

Open Seat Quota

48

2

12

1

32

2

18

1

8

1

AIIMS Gorakhpur

MBBS

Both Male and Female Seats

Open Seat Quota

48

3

12

0

32

1

18

1

9

1

AIIMS Jodhpur

MBBS

Both Male and Female Seats

Open Seat Quota

49

2

12

1

33

1

17

1

8

1

AIIMS Kalyani

MBBS

Both Male and Female Seats

Open Seat Quota

46

3

12

1

33

1

19

1

9

0

AIIMS Madurai

MBBS

Both Male and Female Seats

Open Seat Quota

18

1

5

0

13

1

8

0

4

0

AIIMS Nagpur

MBBS

Both Male and Female Seats

Open Seat Quota

49

2

13

0

32

1

18

1

8

1

AIIMS New Delhi

MBBS

Both Male and Female Seats

Open Seat Quota

55 (7 seats for the foreign national)

2

12

0

32

1

18

1

8

1

AIIMS Patna

MBBS

Both Male and Female Seats

Open Seat Quota

50

2

11

1

32

1

18

1

8

1

AIIMS Raebareli

MBBS

Both Male and Female Seats

Open Seat Quota

39

2

9

1

25

2

14

1

7

0

AIIMS Raipur

MBBS

Both Male and Female Seats

Open Seat Quota

47

3

12

1

32

2

17

1

10

0

AIIMS Rishikesh

MBBS

Both Male and Female Seats

Open Seat Quota

49

2

12

1

32

2

17

1

9

0

AIIMS Bhopal

MBBS

Both Male and Female Seats

Open Seat Quota

48

3

11

1

32

2

17

1

10

0

Also Check - What are the cutoff ranks for major AIIMS institutes?

Admission to MBBS courses in AIIMS is widely based on the reservation criterias set by the government for various AIIMS across the country. It is advisable to check the AIIMS reservation policy 2026 for the current year in the prospectus released on the official website. It is expected that the same category wise reservation AIIMS will be followed as last year. If any reserved seat remains unfulfilled, then they can be passed on to other categories for admission depending on the rules.

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FAQs

How many seats are reserved for the NRI quota students in AIIMS?

Generally, around 15% of the total seats in these institutions are earmarked for NRIs or NRI-sponsored students.

Where to check the AIIMS reservation policy 2026?

The student can check the AIIMS reservation policy 2026 on the official website of AIIMS. 

How many seats are reserved in state quota seats in AIIMS?

Every state reserves 85% of the MBBS seats in its government medical colleges for students domiciled in that particular state.

How many seats are reserved in AIQ in AIIMS?

The All India Quota reserves 15% of seats in all government medical colleges (except those in Jammu & Kashmir) for students across India.

Why are seats in the AIIMS institutes reserved based on categories?

The AIIMS reservation policy 2026 ensures fair representation and access for students across various socio-economic backgrounds.

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