AIIMS 2015 PG Entrance Exam

AIIMS announces PG Entrance Exam 2015 for MD MS M.Ch MDS MHA and Post Doctoral courses

All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS), New Delhi, announces PG Entrance Exam for MD, MS, M.Ch (6 Years), MDS, DM, M.Ch, MHA & Ph.D programmes for 2015 session.

The degrees granted by the Institute under the All India Institute of Medical Science Act are recognized Council Act and notwithstanding anything contained therein, are deemed to be including in the first scheduled of that Act, entitling the holders to the same privileges as those attached to be included in the first scheduled of that Act, entitling the holder to the same privileges as those attached to the equivalent awards from the recognized University of India

Aims & Objectives

In the field of postgraduate education, the most important function of the Institute is to provide opportunities for training teachers for medical college in the country in an atmosphere of research and enquiry

Postgraduate students are exposed to newer methods of teaching and given opportunities to actively participate in teaching exercises

The other important objectives of the institute are to bring together in one place educational facilities of the highest of health activity and to attain self-sufficiency in postgraduate medical education

MD/MS/MDS

The candidates joining M.D./M.S./M.D.S degree courses shall be called Junior Residents in Clinical Disciplines and Junior Demonstrators in Basic Clinical Disciplines

Number of Seats Details

The number of seats available in each speciality for the January 2015 session is shown below:

Clinical Sciences

1) Anaesthesiology - Total Seats: 06 [UR - 03, OBC - 01, SC - 01, ST - 01]
2) Community Medicine - Total Seats: 06 [UR - 03, OBC - 02, Spon/ Foreign - 03]
3) Dermatology & Venereology - Total Seats: 04 [UR - 03, OBC - 01, Spon/ Foreign - 01]
4) Emergency Medicine - Total Seats: 02 [UR - 02, Spon/Foreign - 02]
5) Geriatric Medicine - Total Seats: 02 [UR - 01, OBC - 01]
6) Medicine - Total Seats: 16 [UR - 07, OBC - 05, SC - 03, ST - 01]
7) Obst. & Gynaecology - Total Seats: 09 [UR - 06, OBC - 02, SC - 01]
8) Ophthalmology - Total Seats: 23 [UR - 12, OBC - 06, SC - 04, ST - 01]
9) Orthopaedics - Total Seats: 04 [UR - 02, OBC - 01, SC – 01]
10) Otorhinolaryngology - Total Seats: 03 [UR - 01, OBC - 01, SC - 01]
11) Paediatrics - Total Seats: 06 [UR - 03, OBC - 02, SC – 01]
12) Psychiatry - Total Seats: 09 [UR - 05, OBC - 03, SC – 01]
13) Radio Diagnosis - Total Seats: 04 [UR - 02, OBC - 01, SC - 01]
14) Radiotherapy - Total Seat: 01 [UR - 01, Spon/Foreign - 03]
15) Surgery - Total Seats: 06 [UR - 02, OBC - 01, SC - 01]
16) Physical Medical & Rehabilitation - Total Seats: 03 [UR - 02, ST - 01, Spon / Foreign - 02]

Basic Clinical Sciences

17) Anatomy - Total Seats: 03 [UR - 02, SC - 01, Spon / Foreign - 03]
18) Biochemistry - Total Seats: 03 [UR - 01, OBC - 01, SC - 01, Spon /Foreign - 03]
19) Biophysics - Total Seats: 13 [UR - 06, OBC - 04, SC - 02, ST - 01, Spon /Foreign - 03]
20) Forensic Medicine - Total Seats: 03 [UR - 01, OBC - 01, SC - 01, Spon /Foreign - 03]
21) Lab Medicine - Total Seat: 01 [OBC - 01, Spon /Foreign - 03]
22) Microbiology - Total Seats: 03 [UR - 02, ST - 01, Spon /Foreign - 03]
23) Pathology - Total Seats: 04 [UR - 02, OBC - 01, ST - 01, Spon /Foreign - 02]
24) Pharmacology - Total Seats: 05 [UR - 02, OBC - 01, ST - 01, SC - 01, Spon /Foreign - 03]
25) Physiology - Total Seats: 04 [UR - 02, OBC - 01, SC - 01, Spon /Foreign - 03]

MDS Course

26) Conservative Dentistry - Total Seats: 03 [OBC - 01, SC - 01, ST - 01]
27) Orthodontics - Total Seat: 01 [UR - 01, Spon / Foreign - 01]
28) Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - Total Seats: 02 [UR - 01, ST - 01]
29) Prosthodontics - Total Seat: 01 [OBC - 01]

Eligibility

[MD/MS/MDS]

A candidate must possess MBA degree for MD/MS and BDS degree for MDS courses of a University recognized by the Medical Council of India/Dental Council of India and must have completed the required period of 12 months compulsory rotating internship/Practical training on or before 30th January 015
Candidates who complete their internship after 30th January 2015 are not eligible to take up this exam
The candidate must have obtained a minimum of the following marks in aggregate in all the MBBS/BDS professional examinations

i) For candidates belonging to the SC/ST Categories 50% marks in aggregate

ii) For all other categories including OBC Category 55% marks in aggregate

Centres for Competitive Entrance Examination

The Examination will be conducted at cities listed below in online mode only [Computer Based Test (CBT)]
Candidate should indicate his/her choice of centre in the application form

The centre of Examination once allotted will not be changed and any request for such a change will not be entertained

The candidate should indicate his/her choice of centre with utmost care. In case of any discrepancy in the exercise of choice of centre or non availability of centre in the city opted as1st choice in the appropriate Column of application, the centre allotted by AIIMS (i.e. Delhi) will be considered as final

M.Ch - (6 Years) Course

No. of Seats*

i) Neuro Surgery - 01, ii) Paediatric Surgery - 02

Eligibility: The candidate must possess a MBBS degree and should have completed the required period of one year compulsory Internship

He/she must have obtained at least 55% marks in aggregate in all the MBBS professional examinations
The eligibility criteria are same as specified for MD/MS (3 years) courses

Duration of Course

A minimum period of 6 academic years is the duration for those registering after MBBS degree and completion of one year's compulsory internship; the candidates selected for this course will spend first six months in the super specialties opted for

At the end of six months there will be a departmental exam to assess the suitability of the candidate to pursue training in the super specialty

On successfully qualifying in this assessment, the candidate would proceed to the next phase and this period would be included as a part of the full course; in case a candidate fails to qualify in the assessment or decides to discontinue the course, he/ she would be given a certificate of six months Junior Residency
A candidate shall become eligible to appear for final examination at the end of five years
He/she can also appear for the final exam at the end of 5½ or 6 years as well

However in any case, the period of registration will remain six academic years which is mandatory

Method of Selection

The method of selection and other terms & conditions for these candidates will be the same as for MD/MS courses (duration: 3 years)

DM / M.Ch (3 Years) in Superspecialty Departments

Number of Seats*

The facilities for post-doctoral courses are available in the following super specialities forJanuary 2015 Session

D.M

1) Cardiology - (Gen - 03, Spon - 01); 2) Endocrinology (Spon Seat - 01); 3) Gastroenterology (Gen - 02); 4) Neurology (Gen - 06); 5) Nephrology (Gen - 02 Seats); 6) Medical Oncology (Gen - 02, Spon - 02); 7) Clinical Hematology - (Gen - 01, Spon - 01); 8) Haematopathology - (Gen - 01); 9)Pediatric Neurology - (Gen - 01, Spon - 01); 10) Neuro Radiology - (Spon - 01); 11) Neuro-Anaesthesiology - (Gen - 04, Spon - 01); 12) Cardiac-Anaesthesiology - (Gen - 01, Spon - 01); 13)Clinical Pharmacology - (Spon - 02) & 14) Pulmonary Medicine & Sleep Disorders - (Gen - 02, Spon - 01)

M.Ch Course

No. of Seats*

15) CTVS - (Gen - 01); 16) - Neuro-Surgery (Gen - 05); 17) - G.I. Surgery (Gen - 03); 18) - Pediatric Surgery (Gen - 01, Spon - 02); 19) - Urology (Gen - 02); 20) - Surgical Oncology (Gen - 02, Spon - 01)

Eligibility

Educational qualification: A Candidate must possess a degree in MD/MS or DNB from a University recognized by the MCI in the respective discipline as mentioned hereunder:

D.M.:

For DM in Cardiology, Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology, Medical Oncology and Clinical Hematology a candidate must possess M.D. in Medicine/Pediatrics of this Institute or any other University recognized by the MCI

For DM in Gastroenterology, a candidate must possess M.D. in Medicine of this Institute or any other University recognized by the MCI

For DM in Pulmonary Medicine & Sleep Disorders, a candidate must possess M.D. in Medicine or any other equivalent degree recognized by the MCI

For DM in Haematopathology, a candidate must possess MD in Pathology/Lab. Medicine of this Institute or any other University recognized by the MCI
For DM in Neuro-Radiology, a candidate must possess M.D. in Radiodiagnosis of this Institute or any other University recognized by the MCI

For DM in Cardiac-Anesthesiology/Neuro-Anesthesiology, a candidate must possess M.D. in Anesthesiology of this Institute or any other University recognized by the MCI

For DM in Neonatology and Pediatric Neurology, a candidate must possess M.D. in Pediatrics of this Institute or any other University recognized by the MCI

For DM in Clinical Pharmacology, a candidate must possess M.D. in Medicine/Pharmacology/Pediatrics of this Institute or any other University recognized by the MCI

M.Ch

Eligibility: A candidate must possess MS degree in Surgery of this Institute or any other University recognized by the MCI

For M.Ch in Surgical Oncology, a candidate must possess MS Degree in Surgery/ENT of this Institute or any other University recognized by the MCI

Note: The candidates, who are likely to complete 3 years requisite tenure and degree by 30th January 2015 may also apply

However, the candidates who complete their 3 years requisite tenure after 30th January 2015are not eligible to take up this examination

Age Limit:

Upper Age limit is 35 years as on 1st January, 2015

Upper age limit is relaxable in case of SC/ST candidates by a maximum of 5 years and for OBC upper age limit is relaxable for OBC Candidates by a maximum of 3 years

The upper age limit is not applicable to sponsored candidates

Centre for Examination: Examination will be conducted in Delhi only

Method of Selection

Selections for DM/M.Ch courses are made through a 2-stage performance evaluation:

Stage I

Written test carrying 80 marks of 90 minutes duration in the subject the candidate has applied for. The question paper will consist of 80 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). Each wrong (MCQ) answer will be awarded one - third (- 1/3) negative mark. More than one answer will be treated as wrong answer and awarded negative mark. Zero mark will be given for questions not answered

MHA (Master in Hospital Administration)

No. of Seats*

Total Seat - 01 (OBC - 01, Sponsored / FN - 07]

Eligibility

For Medical Graduates: The candidate must possess MBBS or an equivalent degree with a minimum experience of three years in a hospital in the relevant field or five years in general practice
A certificate issued by the District Magistrate in support of the general practice claimed should be enclosed with the application

The candidate must have obtained a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate in all MBBS professional examinations for other category including OBC category and 50% for candidate belonging to SCs/STs

For Non-medical Graduates: Non-medical graduate will only be considered for Sponsored seats
A candidate must possess Bachelor's Degree of a recognized University in Arts or Science or Nursing or Business Administration or Commerce or Engineering or any technical subject with at least 60% marks
A minimum experience of having held a responsible administrative position for a period of not less than seven years is essential

Duration of Course

For medical graduates: A minimum of 2 academic years

For Non-medical graduates: A minimum of 3 Academic years

Method of Selection

Selection is through a 2-stage performance evaluation similar to that for D.M/M.Ch courses

Ph.D Course

No. of Seats*

Seats are available in the following departments:

Anaesthesiology (DR. B.R.A. IRCH) - (01 Seat); Anaesthesiology & Intensive Care (JPNATC) - (01 Seat); Anatomy (04 Seats); Biochemistry - (03 Seats); Biophysics - (06 Seats); Biotechnology - (01 Seat); College of Nursing - (02 Seats); CTC (Steem Cells) - (02 Seats); Forensic Medicine Toxicology - (01 Seat); Forensic Medicine Toxicology (JPNATC) - (01 Seat); Lab Medicine - (06 Seats); Gastroenterology & HNU - (02 Seats); Hematology - (01 Seat); Microbiology - (02 Seats); Medical Oncology (I. R. CH) - (01 Seat); NMR - (04 Seats); Neuro-Surgery (Trauma Centre) - (03 Seats); Medical Technology (Trauma Centre) - (01 Seat); Neuro-Surgery (Gamma Knife) - (01 Seat); Neuro-Surgery (Cellular Bectrophysiology & Epilepsy Neurobiology) - (02 Seats); Neurosurgery (Magnetoencephlalography (Meg) - (01 Seat); Nephrology - (01 Seat); Neurology - (02 Seats); Community Ophthalmology (Dr. RRC) - (01 Seat); Ophthalmology (Dr RPC) - (04 Seats); Paediatric Surgery - (01 Seat); Paediatrics (Genetics / Basic Sciences) - (03 Seats); Paediatrics (Clinical/Epidemiology) - (01 Seat); Pharmacology - (09 Seats); Physiology - (06 Seats); Psychiatry (Clinical Psychology) - (03 Seats); Psychiatry (Addiction Psychiatry NDTC) - (01 Seat); Surgery (Trauma Centre) - (01 Seat); Pulmonary Medicine and Sleep Disorders - (02 Seats); Ophthalmology, Dr. RP. Centre - (01 Seat)

Eligibility

A candidate seeking admission to the course of study leading to the award of a Degree of Doctor of Philosophy must possess at least one of the following qualifications of a recognized University/Institute:
A degree of Master of Sciences or Master's degree in any subject allied to Bio Medical Sciences or Master's Degree in Nursing with at least 60% marks or Master of Surgery or Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree or Diplomat of the National Board of Examinations

MBBS degree with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks in the professional examinations

Note

The Candidates, who are likely to complete requisite qualification and degree by 30th January, 2015 may also apply

However, the candidates who are completing their requisite qualification after 30th January, 2014 are not eligible to take up this examination

Candidates working in Central Govt./Semi-Govt./Autonomous Organizations should submit their

Applications (Downloaded copy of Registration Slip) through proper channel i.e. employer

They will be required to submit a 'No Objection Certificate' from their employer before they are allowed to take the entrance examination of Ph.D. Course at AIIMS

Applicants from AIIMS Faculty/Scientific Staff for PhD registration will be considered as in - service candidates as per guidelines laid down by AIIMS in this regard

A candidate is allowed to submit application for one specialty/department only

Duration of the Course

The duration of the course will be the time period from registration to submission of thesis
The minimum period of registration in respect of all the candidates who are registered for PhD shall be three years

The maximum period of registration shall not exceed five years

Important Dates

Last date for Online Registration of Application on AIIMS website: 16th October 2014 (upto05.00 pm)
Examination Schedule

For MD / MS / M.Ch (6 yrs) / MDS

Status of Applications and date of hosting the Admit Cards on website: 24th October 2014
Entrance Examination in Online Mode: 09th November 2014 (Sunday)
Expected date of declaration of Result: 13th November 2014 (Thursday)
01st Counseling: 09th December 2014
02nd Counseling: 18th December 2014
Open Selection: 27th January 2015

For DM/M.Ch (3 years) / MHA

Status of Applications and date of hosting the Admit Card at website: 20th November 2014
Written Test in online mode: 30th November 2014 (Sunday)
Result (Written Test): 01st December 2014
Departmental Assessment: 03rd December 2014
Final result to be declared by: 05th December 2014

For Ph.D

Date of hosting the Admit Cards at Website: 07th January 2015
Written Test in Online and Offline Mode: 17th January 2015 (Sunday)
Result (Written Test): 20th January 2015
Departmental Assessment: 23rd January 2015
Final result to be declared by: 27th January 2015

Declaration of Results: All the final results for all courses will be displayed on the Notice Boardof Examination Section of AIIMS, New Delhi and will also be available on internet atwww.aiims.edu and www.aiimsexams.org

Result of individual candidate will NOT be informed on telephone and candidates are requested NOT to call the Examination Section for such information

Application Fee

General / OBC Category: Rs.1000/- (SC/ST Category: Rs. 800/-) plus transaction charges as applicable
Payment through computer generated Challan Form in any branch of State Bank of India (SBI) or through Debit /Credit Card

Note: The candidates are advised to read the Prospectus and help manual carefully before starting online registration and ensure that no column is left blank In the event of rejection of the application form, no correspondence/request for reconsideration, will be entertained

Please save and download a print of the Registration Slip and retain the copy of Registration Slipand candidate’s copy of Challan form till the completion of Admission Process

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