All India Institute of Medical Sciences Kalyani

Established in 2019 under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY), AIIMS Kalyani has rapidly emerged as a premier medical institution in Eastern India. Situated in the planned city of Kalyani, West Bengal, it serves as a beacon of advanced healthcare and medical education.

AIIMS Kalyani is primarily known for its undergraduate medical curriculum and is expanding its postgraduate offerings in 2026. The most sought-after programs include:

• MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery): The flagship 5.5-year program including a mandatory one-year internship.
• B.Sc. (Hons) Nursing: A four-year degree program focusing on clinical nursing skills and healthcare management.
• MD/MS (Postgraduate Specializations): Various specializations in clinical and non-clinical branches through the INI-CET.
• B.Sc. in Paramedical Courses: Specialized training in Medical Laboratory Technology and Radiology.

Admission to AIIMS Kalyani is highly competitive and strictly merit-based through national-level entrance examinations.

• MBBS Admission: Based on NEET-UG 2026 scores followed by MCC counseling.
• Nursing & Paramedical: Based on the AIIMS Entrance Examination conducted by AIIMS New Delhi.
• MD/MS Admission: Based on the INI-CET (Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test) held twice a year (January and July sessions).

Tentative Dates for 2026:

Note: Check exact dates on the official exam and college websites.

Note: These are approximate figures based on past trends, not official cutoffs. Check the latest official counselling cutoff before applying.

As an Institute of National Importance, the cutoff for AIIMS Kalyani remains very high. Expected 2026 NEET-UG closing ranks (General Category) are estimated based on previous trends:

Note: Placement figures are indicative and not taken from the official placement report of the college. Please confirm with the college.

In the medical field, 'placements' refer to internships and post-graduation placements. For the 2025 batch:

• Internship Stipend: All MBBS interns receive a monthly stipend of approximately ₹30,070 (as per AIIMS norms).
• Career Path: Most graduates from the 2025 batch have secured seats in top PG programs (MD/MS) across India or are serving as Junior Residents (JR) with starting salaries ranging from ₹90,000 to ₹1,10,000 per month.
• Recruitment: Graduates are highly sought after by private hospital chains (Apollo, Fortis, AMRI) and government healthcare sectors.

AIIMS Kalyani students can avail themselves of various state and central scholarship schemes:

• Central Sector Scholarship Scheme: For students from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
• Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means (SVMCM) Scholarship: A West Bengal state government initiative for meritorious students from economically weaker backgrounds.
• National Scholarship Portal (NSP): Various merit-based and minority scholarships are accessible here.
• Institutional Aid: Need-based financial assistance for students facing extreme financial hardship.

The most popular courses at AIIMS Kalyani for 2026 aspirants are:

• MBBS: 125 seats (approx.).
• B.Sc. (Hons) Nursing: 60 seats (approx.).
• MD in General Medicine: High demand during INI-CET.
• MS in General Surgery: Highly sought after for clinical training.

One of the biggest advantages of AIIMS is the highly subsidized fee structure.

Note: Fees mentioned include tuition, hostel, and caution deposits. Mess charges are extra.

The application process is entirely online:

1. For MBBS: Register on the NTA NEET portal, appear for the exam, and then register for counseling on the MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) website.
2. For Nursing/Paramedical: Apply via the AIIMS Exams official website (aiimsexams.ac.in) for the PAAR (Prospective Applicants Advanced Registration) process.
3. For PG: Register for INI-CET on the AIIMS Delhi portal during the application window (March/April for July session).

AIIMS Kalyani boasts a world-class 179-acre campus designed with modern aesthetics and functionality:

• Academic Block: Features smart classrooms, virtual dissection labs, and high-fidelity simulation labs.
• Library: A multi-storey central library with access to international journals, e-books, and a 24/7 reading room.
• Residential Area: Separate hostels for boys and girls with modern amenities, dining halls, and recreational rooms.
• Healthcare: A functional OPD, IPD, and Emergency block equipped with advanced diagnostic tools like MRI, CT, and robotic surgery suites (planned for 2026).

The institute is divided into several specialized departments:

• Pre-Clinical: Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry.
• Para-Clinical: Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Forensic Medicine, Community Medicine.
• Clinical: General Medicine, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Dermatology, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, ENT, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Anaesthesiology, and Radiology.