All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, commonly known as AIIMS Rishikesh, was established in 2012 under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) scheme. Located in the serene foothills of the Himalayas in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, this premier medical institution operates as a Public, Central institution under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. The institute is recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI) and now the National Medical Commission (NMC), and holds accreditation from the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) and National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an 'A' Grade. AIIMS Rishikesh offers a comprehensive range of medical education programmes across various levels including Undergraduate Programmes (MBBS, B.Sc. Nursing), Postgraduate Programmes (MD, MS, M.Sc., M.Ch., DM), Doctoral Programmes (PhD), and Certificate Programmes in allied health sciences. The institute has rapidly gained recognition for its excellence in medical education, patient care, and research, ranking among the top medical institutions in India with Rank 7 in the NIRF Medical category 2025. Admissions to various programmes are conducted through nationally recognized entrance examinations including NEET UG for MBBS, NEET PG for postgraduate medical courses, AIIMS Nursing for B.Sc. Nursing, and AIIMS PhD entrance examination for doctoral programmes. The institute's commitment to providing quality healthcare services, advanced medical education, and cutting-edge research has established it as a center of excellence in northern India.