What is the AIIMS PG 2027 exam pattern?

AIIMS PG 2027 has 200 MCQs covering all MBBS subjects. Duration is 3.5 hours (210 minutes). Marking: +1 for correct, -1/3 for incorrect. Total marks: 200.

How is AIIMS PG different from NEET PG?

AIIMS PG is conducted by AIIMS New Delhi for seats in all AIIMS institutions. It uses -1/3 negative marking (vs -1 in NEET PG) and is considered more difficult with questions from surgery and clinical subjects being highly scenario-based.

How many AIIMS PG seats are available?

Approximately 1,000+ MD/MS/PhD seats across all AIIMS institutions (Delhi, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Jodhpur, Raipur, Rishikesh, Patna, Nagpur, Gorakhpur, Kalyani, Mangalagiri, Bathinda) are filled through AIIMS PG.

Is AIIMS PG conducted twice a year?

Yes, AIIMS PG is conducted twice a year — January session (for July admissions) and July session (for January admissions). Candidates can appear in both sessions each year.

What rank is needed in AIIMS PG for MD seats at AIIMS Delhi?

For MD seats at AIIMS New Delhi (the most sought-after institution), candidates typically need to be in the top 50-100 ranks. For other AIIMS institutions, ranks up to 500-800 may secure MD seats depending on the specialty.

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AIIMS PG Preparation Guide

AIIMS New Delhi

Your Complete Preparation Guide for AIIMS PG 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.

DifficultyVery Hard

Total Marks200

Duration210 min

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Exam Overview

Mode

Online (CBT)

Frequency

Twice a year (January & July)

Next Exam Date

January 2027

EEligibility Criteria

MBBS with internship completion

ANumber of Attempts

No limit

Study Plan by Subject

All medical subjects

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Expert Preparation Tips

AIIMS PG requires more in-depth conceptual knowledge than NEET PG — go beyond MCQ banks to textbooks

Focus on Surgery, Medicine, OBG and Pediatrics — these have maximum questions and are highly clinical

Practice image-based and case-based questions which are frequently asked in AIIMS PG

Attempt full-length AIIMS PG mocks with -1/3 marking to train yourself on risk management per question

Exam Pattern at a Glance

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration (est.)
All medical subjects	200	200	210 min
Total	200	200	210 min

Important Dates

Registration Opens

October 2026

Next Exam Date

January 2027

Conducted By

AIIMS New Delhi

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