What courses are offered at AIIMS colleges besides MBBS?

Shuchi Bagchi

Updated On: October 06, 2025 06:43 PM

Other than MBBS, AIIMS colleges offer various other courses, such as B.Sc. Nursing, Optometry, MD, MS etc. at UG and PG levels. Doctoral programs and fellowships are also available. The eligibility criteria and duration for each course varies. Check out more details here!

Courses offered at AIIMS colleges besides MBBS

While AIIMS colleges are usually the first choice among MBBS aspirants, the institute offers a wide range of courses in the medical and allied health sciences field. Some of the notable programs other than MBBS are B.Sc. Nursing, B.Sc. Paramedical at the undergraduate level; M.Sc. Nursing, MD, MS at the postgraduate level; and PhD, post-doctoral fellowship programs. Students can take admission based on their interest, eligibility, merit, and availablibility of seats across the AIIMS campuses. Similar to MBBS, these courses also provide rewarding career opportunities to students in the medical field. Check out the list of courses offered at AIIMS colleges besides MBBS to have an idea.

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

Undergraduate Courses Offered at AIIMS Besides MBBS

Check out the Undergraduate courses offered at AIIMS besides MBBS along with the course duration below:

UG Courses List

Course Duration

Eligibility Criteria

B.Sc. (Hons) Nursing

4 years

Must have passed 10+2 with Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and English;

Must have qualified AIIMS entrance exam

B.Sc. Nursing (Post Basic)

2 years

Must have passed 10+2 in any stream and obtained a Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) from a recognized institution

B.Sc. Hons in Medical Technology in Radiography (MTR)

3 years

Must have passed 10+2 with Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics/ Biology, and English;

Must have qualified AIIMS paramedical entrance exam

B.Sc. Paramedical

3 years

Must have passed 10+2 with Science stream;

Must have qualified AIIMS paramedical entrance exam

B.Sc. Optometry

3 years

Must have passed 10+2 with Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics/ Biology, and English;

Must have qualified AIIMS entrance exam

B.Sc. Dental Hygiene 3 years

Must have passed 10+2 with Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and English;

Must have qualified AIIMS entrance exam

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

Post Graduate Courses Offered at AIIMS Besides MBBS

Check out the Post Graduate courses offered at AIIMS besides MBBS along with the course duration below:

PG Courses List

Course Duration

Eligibility Criteria

MD (Doctor of Medicine)

3 years

Must have obtained an MBBS degree and completed internship;

Must have qualified AIIMS PG or NEET PG entrance exam

MS (Master of Surgery) 3 years

Must have obtained an MBBS degree and completed internship;

Must have qualified AIIMS PG or NEET PG entrance exam

MDS (Master of Dental Surgery)

3 years

Must have obtained a BDS degree with internship;

Must have qualified NEET MDS or AIIMS entrance exam

M.Ch

3 years

Must have obtained an MS degree in relevant specialty;

Must have qualified AIIMS super-specialty entrance exam or equivalent

DM

3 years

Must have obtained an MD degree in relevant specialty;

Must have qualified AIIMS super-specialty entrance exam or equivalent

M.Sc. Nursing

2 years

Must have completed B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing/ B.Sc. Nursing (Post-Certificate)/ Post-Basic/ B.Sc. Nursing and qualified AIIMS Nursing entrance exam

Also Check - Which exams are required for admission to AIIMS?

Doctoral Courses Offered at AIIMS Besides MBBS

Check out the Doctoral courses offered at AIIMS besides MBBS along with the course duration below:

Doctoral Courses List

Course Duration

Eligibility Criteria
Ph.D. in Biomedical & Clinical Sciences 3-5 years

Must have obtained a Master's degree in relevant field

Admission is done based on research proposal and entrance exam

Clinical Fellowships 1-3 years

Must have obtained an MD/MS or equivalent degree in relevant specialty;

Must have qualified AIIMS entrance/ fellowship exam

Also Check - What is the seat intake for AIIMS Delhi?

Diploma Courses Offered at AIIMS Besides MBBS

Check out the diploma courses offered at AIIMS besides MBBS, along with the course duration below:

Diploma Courses List

Course Duration

Eligibility Criteria
Diploma in Dental Hygiene 2 years Must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and English from a recognized board
Diploma in Dental Mechanics 2 years Must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and English from a recognized board
Other Paramedical Diplomas 1-2 years Must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics/ Biology and English with at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST)
Other than MBBS, various courses such as alternative medicine, nursing, physiotherapy, pharmaceutical science, veterinary science, and forensic science are some alternative branches for medical students. These courses help students to gain diverse knowledge and skills required in the healthcare industry ahead. For these alternative courses, students need not to appear in the NEET exam. However, it is advised to check out the eligibility criteria for any courses before taking admission.

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