All India Institute For Medical Science (AIIMS) Exams 2009

All-India Institute of Medical Sciences was established as an institution of national importance by an Act of Parliament with the objects to develop patterns of teaching in Undergraduate and Post-graduate Medical Education in all its branches so as to demonstrate a high standard of Medical Education in India; to bring together in one place educational facilities of the highest order for the training of personnel in all important branches of health activity; and to attain self-sufficiency in Post-graduate Medical Education.

The Institute has comprehensive facilities for teaching, research and patient-care. As provided in the Act, AIIMS conducts teaching programs in medical and para-medical courses both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and awards its own degrees. Teaching and research are conducted in 42 disciplines. In the field of medical research AIIMS is the lead, having more than 600 research publications by its faculty and researchers in a year. AIIMS also runs a College of Nursing and trains students for B.Sc.(Hons.) Nursing post-certificate) degrees.

Eligibility for AIIMS Entrance Exam:

• 10+2 pass candidates with an aggregate of at least 60% marks in Chemistry, Biology, English and Physics are eligible to apply.
• Candidates awaiting final year results can also apply for admission.
• Students applying should be of at least 17 years of age as on 31.12.09
• In case of SC/ST and physically handicapped students only 50% marks is required for appearing in the entrance examination.

Application Procedures for AIIMS Entrance Exam:

• For the general candidates Rs.500 is charged for the application form and prospectus. In case of SC/ST candidates it is Rs.400.
• Application forms can also be purchased from the selected branches of State Bank of India throughout the nation.
• Candidates may even send a request letter along with a demand draft Rs.550 to the Assistant Controller of Examinations, All India
• Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi-110608 by 22nd February, 2009.
• The draft should be drawn in favor of "M.B.B.S Entrance Examination-2009", payable at New Delhi.
• This should only be sent by registered or speed post
• Applicants should write on the envelope "Request for application form for M.B.B.S Entrance Examination 2009".
• The candidate's home address should be mentioned in capital letters along with the pin code properly.

Important Dates:

• Availability of application forms: 09.01.2009 to 22.02.2009
• Availability of application forms from AIIMS campus: 09.01.2009 to 29.02.2009
• Deadline for receipt of completed application forms: 29.02.2009
• Date of examination: 01.06.2009
• Commencement of classes: 01.08.2009