What is AIIMS ?
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) are a group of autonomous medical colleges of higher education.
Through a national level undergraduate medical entrance exam, they grant admissions to students for MBBS programmes.
Here’s some more information on NSO.
Every year, over 3 lakh students apply for this exam.
Exam Pattern for AIIMS 2019
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Particulars
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Details
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Subjects
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Physics, Chemistry and Biology, General Knowledge & Aptitude and Logical Thinking
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Type of questions
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Objective (MCQs with 4 options)
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Mode of examination
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Computer-based test
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Exam duration
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3.5 hours
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Number of questions
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200
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Languages
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English and Hindi
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Marking scheme
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1 mark awarded for each correct answer
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Negative marking
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1/3 mark deducted for each incorrect answer
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Here is the subject-wise breakup of questions in the AIIMS exam:
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Subject
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Number of Questions
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Physics
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60
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Chemistry
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60
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Biology
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60
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General Knowledge
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10
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Aptitude and Logical Thinking
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10
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Total
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200
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How to apply for AIIMS 2019
Eligibility Criteria for AIIMS 2019
Age:
You must have completed 17 years of age on December 31st of the year of admission.
If you were born after 2nd January, 2003, you are ineligible to apply.
Subjects:
You must have English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology as compulsory subjects in your 10+2 or equivalent examination.
Score in 12th grade (or equivalent) examination:
You must have passed Class 12 under the 10+2 scheme from SSC, CBSE, ISC or any equivalent examination from a recognized board or Indian university. As a General category candidate, you must have scored a minimum aggregate of least 60% in English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. As an SC or ST candidate, your minimum aggregate should be 50%.
Current Class 12 students:
If you are currently applying for your Class 12 examination, you are still eligible to apply for AIIMS. However, your application will only be considered valid after you provide evidence of having passed your exam with the minimum score.
Aadhaar card requirement:
You need a registered Aadhaar Card Number to be eligible to apply for AIIMS.
Number of attempts:
There is no limit to the number of attempts for this examination.
Application Fees for AIIMS
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Category
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Application Fee (Without late charges)
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General Candidates
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Rs.1000/- (Plus transaction charges)
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SC and ST Candidates
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Rs.750/- (Plus transaction charges)
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OPH Candidatess
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Nil (Exempted)
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Important Dates
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Registration
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2nd January, 2019
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00:00 AM
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Last date to submit the online application form
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31st January, 2019
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05:00 PM
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AIIMS admit cards released
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3rd May, 2019*
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00:00 AM
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Exam
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AIIMS admit cards released
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25th and 26th May, 2019
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Results
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Declaration of Results
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12th June, 2019
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AIIMS counselling begins
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1st July, 2019
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Cut-off for AIIMS 2018
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Category
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Qualifying Percentage
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General and General OPH
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50%
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OBC and OBC OPH
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45%
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SC, ST, SC OPH and ST OPH
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40%
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