AIIMS Rishikesh · NIRF #14 Medical
MD (Doctor of Medicine) — Multiple Specialties
A 3-year residency program that upgrades your MBBS hustle into specialist expertise, backed by government hospitals and zero tuition stress.
Total Program Fee
That’s less than a mid-range smartphone — for your entire 3-year MD.
Key numbers
Placement Rate
100%
→ 2025 batch
Average CTC
₹12 LPA
Total Intake
120 seats
NIRF Rank
#14 Medical
Investment
₹0.1L total
~₹0.0L per year
- Tuition Fee₹2,952per year
Are you eligible?
Academic Qualification
MBBS degree recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC). No exceptions.
Entrance exams
The 3-Year Residency Arc
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Year 1: Clinical Immersion
Specialty-specific residency training kicks off with advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
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Year 2: Research & Teaching
Thesis research with a mandatory publication requirement + teaching responsibilities for undergraduates.
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Year 3: Sub-Specialization
Sub-specialty electives, conference presentations, and CME participation to finish strong.
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
100%
Top recruiters
Hostel & Scholarships Available
On-campus housing keeps you close to the wards, and scholarship support means you can focus on rounds instead of rent.
The verdict
Strong fit
If you’ve cleared INI-CET or NEET-PG and want a government-backed MD without the debt trap, AIIMS Rishikesh is a no-brainer. The 100% placement pipeline into central and state hospitals, combined with mandatory research and teaching, makes it perfect for aspirants targeting academic medicine or public service. The only gate is the entrance exam — and it’s fiercely competitive.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Debt-free PG medical education
- ✓ Government hospital career pipeline
- ✓ Research + teaching exposure
Doesn't match
- ✗ Private-sector salary maximization
- ✗ Skipping national-level entrance exams
- ✗ Luxury campus lifestyle