All India Institute of Medical Science, Jammu

All India Institute of Medical Science, Jammu (AIIMS Jammu) was established in 2019 under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) scheme as one of the premier medical institutions in India. Located in Vijaypur, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, this institution represents a significant milestone in healthcare education and services in the northern region of India. AIIMS Jammu is a Central Government institute operating under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, making it a Public institution of national importance. The institute has rapidly established itself as a center of excellence in medical education, research, and patient care. AIIMS Jammu is recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC), formerly the Medical Council of India (MCI), and operates under the AIIMS Act. The institution offers comprehensive medical education programmes across Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Research levels, including MBBS, MD, MS, DM, MCh, and PhD programmes in various medical and allied sciences disciplines. Admissions to AIIMS Jammu are conducted through highly competitive national-level entrance examinations. The MBBS programme admits students through the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG), whilst Postgraduate programmes admit candidates through NEET PG and NEET SS for super-speciality courses. Nursing programmes admit students through AIIMS Nursing entrance examinations, and PhD programmes have their own entrance test conducted by AIIMS. The institute has been designed to accommodate state-of-the-art medical facilities, modern teaching infrastructure, and advanced research laboratories. AIIMS Jammu is committed to providing affordable, accessible, and quality healthcare whilst simultaneously training the next generation of medical professionals. The institution aims to become a regional hub for tertiary care and medical education, serving the healthcare needs of Jammu and Kashmir and neighbouring regions.