AIIMS Raipur offers a total of seven doctoral courses under its Ph.D. program. The duration of the Ph.D. program is for a minimum of three years including the course work and a maximum of five years. The Ph.D. program involves Coursework, Comprehensive examination, and thesis work. 

  • The Ph.D. program is specialized in 7 subjects, namely, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology & Lab Medicine, Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Community and Family Medicine, Orthopaedics, and Nuclear Medicine.
  • The minimum criteria or requirement to apply for a Ph.D. program at AIIMS Raipur is a Master’s Degree in the relevant discipline with 55% marks or equivalent grade point average.
  • For the selection process, every candidate needs to satisfy the Academic eligibility criteria along with a three-stage performance evaluation entrance test conducted by the institute. The candidate who clears all the three stages of the entrance test would be admitted to the program. 

AIIMS Raipur Ph.D. Admission Dates 2023

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AIIMS Raipur Ph.D. Eligibility Criteria

The candidates applying for admission to the Ph.D. program at AIIMS Raipur must have one of the following qualifications obtained from any of the recognized universities or possess an equivalent qualification for the respective subject:

Subject Medical Candidates Non-Medical Candidates (60% marks in aggregate)
Physiology MBBS/BDS with at least 55% aggregate marks or MD/MDS/MS/DM/M.Ch in the subject concerned or Diplomate of National Board of Examination. OR Candidates who have an M.Sc. degree with at least 55% aggregate marks in Nursing Speciality will also be eligible. Candidates holding M.Sc./ M.Tech. degree & BAMS are eligible. OR Candidates with a degree of Master in Veterinary Sciences (M.V.Sc.) or M.Sc. (Laboratory Technology) or M.Sc. (Speech and hearing) or M.Tech/M. Pharm in subjects allied to Medical Sciences. OR A degree of Master of Sciences (M.Sc.) in Life Sciences or its allied subjects.
Biochemistry MBBS with at least 55% aggregate marks or MD/MS in Biochemistry or Diplomate of National Board of Examination. Candidates who have passed M. Sc. in Medical Biochemistry with at least 60% (55% for SC/ST/OBC) aggregate marks.
Pathology & Lab Medicine MBBS with at least 55% of aggregate marks or MD/DM/MS/M.Ch in the subject concerned or Diplomate of National Board of Examination. Candidates holding M.Sc./ M.Tech. degree & BAMS are eligible OR Candidates with a degree of Master in Veterinary Sciences (M.V.Sc.) or M.Sc. (Laboratory Technology) or M.Sc. (Speech and hearing) or M.Tech/M. Pharm in subjects allied to Medical Sciences. OR A degree of Master of Sciences (M.Sc.) in Life Sciences or its allied subjects.
Forensic Medicine & Toxicology MD/MS/MDS/DNB degree from Medical Colleges which are recognized by the MCI/DCI OR MD (Ayurveda) recognized under the relevant council. M.Sc. (Biology / Biotechnology /Chemistry / Veterinary Sciences/ Forensic Sciences/ Microbiology/Biochemistry/ Anthropology) examination. OR M. Pharma from colleges /universities recognized by UGC/MCI
Community & Family Medicine MBBS / BDS with at least 55% aggregate marks or MD/MS/MDS/DM/M.Ch in the subject concerned or Diplomate of National Board of Examination. OR Candidates who have an M.Sc. degree with at least 55% aggregate marks in Nursing Speciality will also be eligible. Candidates holding M.Sc./ M.Tech. degree & BAMS are eligible OR MA in Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Nutrition, Child Development. OR MA /MSc / MPhil in Health Promotion/Education, Health Management, Epidemiology, Environmental Health /Environmental Sciences, Public Health Nutrition/ Applied Nutrition/Food and Nutrition, Health Economics/Applied Economics/ Economics, Public Health/ Community Health and MPH
Orthopaedics M.S. (Orthopaedics) with 03-year Experience / DNB (Orthopaedics) with 3-year Experience / D. Ortho with 05-year Experience from Medical Colleges which are recognized by the Medical Council of India.
Nuclear Medicine MBBS / BDS with at least 55% aggregate marks or MD/MS/MDS/DM/M.Ch in the subject concerned or Diplomate of National Board of Examination. OR Candidates holding M.Sc. degree with at least 55% aggregate marks in Nursing Speciality will also be eligible. Candidates holding M.Sc./ M.Tech. degree & BAMS are eligible

AIIMS Raipur Ph.D. Admission Guidelines

For admission to the Ph.D. program at AIIMS Raipur, every candidate needs to satisfy the academic eligibility criteria along with a three-stage performance evaluation entrance test. The mode of application to the course is Online only. 

How to apply?

  • Visit the official website of AIIMS Raipur. (www.aiimsraipur.edu.in )
  • Click on the link given for the Online Application Portal.
  • Register yourself with a valid E-mail ID. 
  • Password & User ID will be sent through SMS to the candidate’s mobile number.
  • Proceed to fill the application form
  • Upload Scanned Images of Candidate’s Signature, Candidate’s Photograph, and Identity proof in the prescribed format.
  • Fees of application can be paid online through Credit Card/Net Banking/ Debit Card/UPI.
  • The Application will be considered complete only after the successful online payment.
  • Once the entrance exam is conducted, the merit list will be released followed by an online seat allotment procedure. 

AIIMS Raipur Ph.D. Admissions 2020 Application fees 

Student Category Application Fees
General & OBC Category  Rs. 1500
SC & ST Category Rs. 1200
PWBD Category  No Fees

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AIIMS Raipur Ph.D. Entrance Exam Details

Selection for the Ph.D. program will be done through a three-stage performance evaluation entrance test. 

The details regarding the three-stage evaluation test are tabulated below:

Stage Total Marks Syllabus
STAGE I 30 Marks Aptitude-related MCQs from English (Written and verbal skills), Biostatistics, Cell Biology, Lab Technology, Research Methodology etc.
STAGE II  40 Marks MCQs based on Subject related Theory
STAGE III 20 Marks Departmental clinical/practical/lab based assessment
  • Candidates must secure at least 35 marks in first and second (combined) to be eligible for stage III.
  • Weightage of 10 marks will also be added to the total score of Stages I and II for candidates who fulfill both the following criteria:
    • Medical/Nursing/Dental Candidates: Eligible for stage III and should hold a Medical Degree (MBBS/ BDS/MDS/MD/MS/DNB/DM/ M.Ch.) or M.Sc. (Nursing) or equivalent.
    • Non-Medical Candidates: Eligible for stage III and have qualified in any one of the following entrance tests in the last 2 years: Joint CSIR-UGC NET for JRF, ICMR-SRF, ICMR-JRF, DBT-SRF, DBT-JRF, Graduate aptitude test (GATE), NBHM screening test, INSPIRE fellowship, UGC-JRF, CSIR-SRF, DST-JRF, UGC-SRF, CSIR-JRF, DST-SRF.
  • The final merit list will be based on the combined score of all three stages. 

AIIMS Raipur Ph.D. Course Details

AIIMS Raipur offers the Ph.D. program in seven specializations. The courses are mentioned below:-

  • Physiology
  • Biochemistry 
  • Pathology & Lab Medicine
  • Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
  • Community and Family Medicine 
  • Orthopedics
  • Nuclear Medicine

DURATION OF THE COURSE

  • The duration of the course is the time period from registration of the program to submission of the thesis. 
  • The minimum duration of registration in respect of all the candidates who are registered for a Ph.D. will be three years.
  • The maximum duration of registration must not be more than five years. 
  • The extension can be given beyond the period of 5 years for a maximum period of 6 months. In that case, the recommendation of the Dean Committee and final approval by the Dean/Director are required.

AIIMS Raipur Ph.D. Placement Details

AIIMS Raipur offers various opportunities and guidance to its students for their recruitments and dream jobs. The institute is one of the top-rated institutions for studies and thus provides excellent placement or job opportunities to the students. Students after completion of Ph.D. join reputed institute as teaching faculties.

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AIIMS Raipur Ph.D. FAQs

Ques. How many seats are offered in the Ph.D. program at AIIMS Raipur?

Ans. The number of seats for each subject in the Ph.D. program is tabulated below:

Physiology 4 Seats
Biochemistry 1 Seat
Pathology & Lab Medicine 1 Seat
Forensic Medicine & Toxicology 1 Seat
Community and Family Medicine  1 Seat
Orthopedics 1 Seat
Nuclear Medicine 4 Seats

Ques. How would the tie-situation in the result of the Ph.D. entrance exam be resolved at AIIMS Raipur?

Ans. The tie cases will be resolved according to age (Date of birth). The older candidate will be given preference over the younger candidate.

Ques. What is the fee structure of a Ph.D. at AIIMS Raipur?

Ans. The fee structure for the Ph.D. program at AIIMS Raipur is as follows:

Course Fee (Entire duration) Rs. 4125
Hostel Security deposit Rs. 1000

Ques. Does AIIMS Raipur offer hostel facilities for Ph.D. candidates?

Ans. Yes, the institute offers hostel accommodation facilities for Ph.D. candidates. The unmarried Ph.D. students will get partially furnished accommodation. Those who are married and living with family too will get partially furnished married hostel accommodation on the recovery of rent according to the rules of AIIMS Raipur.

Ques. How will be the candidates informed about their Ph.D. selection at AIIMS Raipur?

Ans. The name of the selected candidates will be displayed on the official website of AIIMS Raipur. No separate individual intimation/call letter will be sent.

Ques. What would be the marking scheme for the Ph.D. entrance exam at AIIMS Raipur?

Ans. There would be 2 stages of written examination followed by the final third stage of practical/lab assessment. For the written examination in Stage I and Stage II comprising 70 marks, each correct (MCQ) answer will be awarded 1 mark. There will be no negative marking.