All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, established in 1956 under an Act of Parliament, is India's foremost medical institution and consistently ranked #1 in NIRF Medical Rankings. Holding NAAC A++ accreditation, AIIMS New Delhi is an autonomous institution of national importance that simultaneously operates as a medical college, a 4,000-bed apex referral hospital, and a premier research centre. The MBBS programme — spanning 5.5 years including a mandatory 1-year internship — is among the most coveted undergraduate degrees in India, with only 107 seats available and NEET-UG top-50 All India Ranks typically required for admission. Fees for the MBBS programme are heavily subsidised at approximately ₹1,628 per year, making world-class medical education accessible irrespective of financial background. AIIMS offers postgraduate MD/MS programmes via INICET, along with BSc Nursing, Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT), BSc (Para-Medical), MSc, DM/MCh superspecialty programmes, and PhD. The institute's clinical expertise spans all medical and surgical specialties, making it the country's most sought-after hospital for complex cases. Cutting-edge research laboratories, a robust residency programme, and an influential alumni network that leads government health policy, major hospitals, and global research institutions underscore AIIMS New Delhi's unrivalled legacy in Indian healthcare.