AIIMS Delhi vs AIIMS Rishikesh: Courses, Seats and Campus Life

With multiple AIIMS campuses now offering MBBS seats through the same centralised NEET counselling process, many students find themselves comparing the original AIIMS Delhi against newer campuses like AIIMS Rishikesh when filling their preference list.

Legacy and reputation

AIIMS Delhi is the oldest and most established campus, with the longest track record in research output, faculty depth, and specialised super-speciality departments. Newer AIIMS campuses, including Rishikesh, follow the same curriculum and degree recognition but are still building out their full range of super-speciality services.

Campus and city life

• AIIMS Delhi sits in the capital, with access to a dense hospital and research ecosystem, but also a higher cost of living and more competitive hostel space.
• AIIMS Rishikesh offers a quieter campus environment in Uttarakhand, generally lower living costs, and a growing but younger infrastructure.

What actually matters for your MBBS years

For undergraduate MBBS specifically, the core curriculum and degree value are consistent across AIIMS campuses. The bigger differences show up later, at the postgraduate and super-speciality stage, where AIIMS Delhi's longer-established departments currently offer a wider range of options. Weigh this against practical factors — distance from home, hostel availability, and personal preference for campus environment — when ranking your choices.