All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raebareli (AIIMS Raebareli) is an autonomous public medical university, tertiary care healthcare center, and Institute of National Importance (INI). Established in 2013 under Phase-II of the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, the institute was created to correct regional imbalances in quality tertiary healthcare and to advance medical education, clinical research, and specialized training in northern India.
Spanning a modern 148-acre campus in Munshiganj, Raebareli, AIIMS Raebareli serves as a major medical center for central and eastern Uttar Pradesh. The institution integrates comprehensive medical education, advanced multi-specialty clinical care, diagnostic excellence, and community healthcare initiatives under the AIIMS Act, 1956.
Institutional Overview & Key Facts
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Name | All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raebareli |
| Short Name | AIIMS Raebareli |
| Year of Establishment | 2013 |
| Statutory Status | Institute of National Importance (INI) |
| Governing Body | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of India |
| Campus Area | 148 Acres |
| Location | Munshiganj, Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh, India - 229405 |
| Primary Entrance Exams | NEET-UG (MBBS), INI-CET (MD/MS), AIIMS Nursing & Paramedical Exams |
| Official Website | aiimsrbl.edu.in |
History, Vision, and Mission
The establishment of AIIMS Raebareli was sanctioned to address severe shortages of tertiary care facilities and skilled medical professionals in central and eastern Uttar Pradesh. Prior to its establishment, patients requiring complex super-specialty interventions had to rely on distant metropolitan healthcare centers in Delhi or Lucknow.
The institute operates under a multi-pronged mission:
- Clinical Excellence: Providing advanced, evidence-based, and affordable diagnostic and therapeutic care across basic and super-specialty medical disciplines.
- Educational Innovation: Developing dynamic medical curricula incorporating competency-based medical education (CBME), clinical skill simulation, and problem-based learning.
- Scientific Research: Promoting basic, clinical, translational, and epidemiological biomedical research addressing regional health burdens such as vector-borne diseases, lifestyle disorders, and maternal-child health issues.
- Community Integration: Strengthening rural health infrastructure through primary health centers, health awareness camps, immunization drives, and disease prevention programs.
Academic Programs & Educational Framework
AIIMS Raebareli offers a broad spectrum of medical, nursing, and allied health courses across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels.
1. Undergraduate Medical Program (MBBS)
The Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program spans 5.5 years, which includes 4.5 years of intensive academic study divided into 9 semesters, followed by a mandatory 1-year Compulsory Rotating Medical Internship (CRMI).
- Annual Intake: 100 seats (allocated via NEET-UG merit ranks).
- Curriculum Delivery: Combines classroom lectures, laboratory practicals, clinical ward postings, skill lab sessions, and community family-adoption programs.
- Pre-Clinical Phase (Semesters 1-2): Human Anatomy, Physiology, and Biochemistry.
- Para-Clinical Phase (Semesters 3-5): Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, and Community Medicine.
- Clinical Phase (Semesters 6-9): General Medicine, General Surgery, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology (ENT), Dermatology, Psychiatry, Anesthesiology, and Radio-Diagnosis.
- CRMI Internship Phase: Hands-on operational rotation through emergency departments, rural training health centers, intensive care units, and surgical suites.
2. Postgraduate Medical Programs (MD / MS)
Postgraduate residency courses (Doctor of Medicine and Master of Surgery) span 3 years. Residents receive rigorous clinical training, participate in outpatient and inpatient management, perform surgical procedures under supervision, and complete mandatory scientific thesis research.
- Master of Surgery (MS): General Surgery, Orthopedics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Ophthalmology, and Otorhinolaryngology (ENT).
- Doctor of Medicine (MD): General Medicine, Pediatrics, Radio-Diagnosis, Anesthesiology, Dermatology, Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Anatomy, Community & Family Medicine, and Forensic Medicine.
3. Nursing & Paramedical Programs
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing: 4-year undergraduate degree program with rigorous clinical postings in specialized hospital wards and ICUs.
- Paramedical Courses: Technical degree and diploma training in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT), Radio-imaging Technology, and Operation Theatre Technology (OTT).
- Doctoral Programs (Ph.D.): Available across basic, clinical, and interdisciplinary health science departments.
Admissions, Eligibility & Selection Criteria
| Course Name | Eligibility Criteria | Admission Mechanism |
|---|---|---|
| MBBS | 10+2 / Higher Secondary pass with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English (minimum 50% aggregate for General/EWS; 40% for SC/ST/OBC). Minimum age of 17 years at admission. | National Merit Rank in **NEET-UG** followed by Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) online counseling. |
| MD / MS | Recognized MBBS degree from an NMC-accredited medical college, completion of 1-year compulsory internship, and valid national/state medical council registration. | Merit rank in **INI-CET** conducted centrally by AIIMS New Delhi. |
| B.Sc. (Hons) Nursing | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English with minimum 55% aggregate (General/OBC/EWS). Female candidates only. | Merit rank in **AIIMS B.Sc. Nursing Entrance Examination**. |
Hospital Infrastructure & Clinical Capabilities
The AIIMS Raebareli hospital complex is a modern multi-specialty tertiary care medical facility providing emergency, diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical care to thousands of patients daily from nearby districts.
Outpatient Department (OPD) Services
The hospital operates daily OPD clinics across diverse specialties and specialized sub-clinics, including:
- General Medicine, Endocrinology, Rheumatology, and Geriatric Care
- General Surgery, Surgical Oncology, and Laparoscopic Surgery
- Pediatric Care, Immunization, and Well-Baby Clinics
- Obstetrics, Antenatal Care, and High-Risk Pregnancy Clinics
- Orthopedics, Joint Replacement, and Trauma Management
- Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology
- Psychiatry, Behavioral Sciences, and De-addiction Services
- Ophthalmology, ENT, Pulmonary Medicine, and Physical Medicine
Inpatient & Intensive Care Infrastructure
The hospital features advanced modular inpatient wards, private rooms, high dependency units (HDU), and specialized ICUs equipped with modern life-support infrastructure:
- Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)
- Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU)
- Neonatal ICU (NICU Level-III) & Pediatric ICU (PICU)
- Coronary Care Unit (CCU)
- Modular Operation Theater Complex equipped with HEPA filtration, laminar airflow systems, and advanced laparoscopic surgical navigation equipment.
Advanced Diagnostics & Support Infrastructure
- Radiology & Imaging: High-field MRI, Multi-slice CT Scanners, Digital Mammography, Color Doppler Ultrasonography, and Digital X-Ray units.
- Central Laboratory Complex: Fully automated biochemistry analyzers, clinical pathology suites, histopathology units, molecular diagnostic facilities (PCR/RT-PCR), and advanced microbiology culture units.
- Blood Centre: Round-the-clock blood bank facility offering component separation (packed red blood cells, fresh frozen plasma, platelets) and serological screening.
- Trauma & Emergency Medicine: 24/7 Level-1 Emergency and Trauma Center with dedicated triage beds, resuscitation bays, minor and major emergency OTs.
Campus Life & Student Amenities
The 148-acre master-planned campus offers modern academic, residential, and co-curricular infrastructure designed to foster well-rounded professional growth.
- Hostel Facilities: Dedicated multi-story hostels for undergraduate students, postgraduate residents, nursing trainees, and research scholars. Features include furnished rooms, high-speed Wi-Fi/LAN, 24/7 security with CCTV surveillance, power backup, and indoor recreational rooms.
- Central Library: Air-conditioned central library housing extensive print collections of national and international medical textbooks, reference materials, journals, and a modern e-library section providing access to digital medical databases (PubMed, Scopus, ClinicalKey).
- Lecture Theaters & Skill Lab: Smart lecture halls equipped with state-of-the-art interactive audio-visual systems, lecture recording capabilities, and a dedicated Clinical Skill Center.
- Sports & Recreation: Outdoor sports fields for cricket and football, basketball and volleyball courts, badminton halls, indoor game setups, and fully equipped gymnasium facilities.
- Mess & Dining: Multiple hygienic mess facilities and cafeterias managed with strict nutrition and hygiene standards.
Research, Community Outreach & Innovations
Research is a central focal point at AIIMS Raebareli, supported by internal institutional grants and external collaborative funding agencies.
- Biomedical Research: Encourages faculty and resident research through intramural research grants, clinical trials, and epidemiological studies addressing health concerns of rural populations in Uttar Pradesh.
- Rural and Urban Health Training Centers: Managed by the Department of Community and Family Medicine to deliver primary care, maternal and child healthcare, vaccination programs, and health literacy to surrounding rural communities.
- Telemedicine & e-Sanjeevani: Digital health initiative connecting AIIMS Raebareli with peripheral district health facilities to deliver expert tele-consultations to remote areas.