AIIMS Delhi: World-Class Healthcare, Education & Research Centre.
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi (AIIMS Delhi) is India’s top public medical university and hospital located at Ansari Nagar, South Delhi. It was established in 1956 under the AIIMS Act and is self-governing under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The history of AIIMS in India began when it laid the foundation stone in 1952 and was actually established in 1956 under the All India Institute of Medical Sciences Act of 1956. It was initially planned to be set up in Calcutta, but was finally set up in New Delhi due to regional political reasons.
AIIMS Delhi was one of the first to be declared an Institute of National Importance (INI). One of the main driving forces behind AIIMS was Rajkumari Amrit Kaur, who was then the Health Minister and introduced the bill in the Lok Sabha in 1956 and worked hard to bring in a top-class medical education and research institute in India.
The growth of AIIMS institutions all over India was initiated by the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) scheme in 2003 to bridge regional disparities in super-speciality healthcare facilities. The scheme provided for setting up many AIIMS-type institutes and vesting them with autonomy with par status equal to INI recognition.
1. General Overview
AIIMS Delhi not only serves as a large tertiary-care facility but also as a sophisticated medical teaching and research centre. It spreads across 213 acres of land and features satellite campuses such as the JPNA Trauma Centre, Masjid Moth Campus, and the Ayurvigyan Nagar residential campus. AIIMS Jhajjar (Haryana) is its second campus, on which the National Cancer Institute will be located, along with future centres for cardiovascular and biomedical research.
2. Other AIIMS of India
As of 2025, there are 20 functional AIIMS in India and many more in the pipeline. The oldest and first one is AIIMS Delhi (founded in 1956). Others founded from 2012 onwards are AIIMS Bhubaneswar, Rishikesh, Patna, Bhopal, Raipur and many more. AIIMS are being constructed in states like Manipur, Bengaluru, Kerala and others. The government is going to expand the network of AIIMS with a target of 22 new AIIMS under the PM scheme. Here is the list of AIIMS in India along with their establishment years:
AIIMS NameYear Established
AIIMS Delhi (Oldest)1956
AIIMS Bhubaneswar2012
AIIMS Rishikesh2012
AIIMS Patnat2012
AIIMS Bhopal2012
AIIMS Raipur2012
AIIMS Rae Bareli2019
AIIMS Nagpur2018
AIIMS Mangalagiri2018
AIIMS Gorakhpur2019
AIIMS Bibinagar2019
AIIMS Bathinda2019
AIIMS Kalyani2019
AIIMS Deoghar2019
AIIMS Rajkot2020
AIIMS Guwahati2020
AIIMS Vijaypur (Samba)2020
AIIMS Bilaspur2020
AIIMS Madurai2021
AIIMS Awantipora, Rewari, Darbhanga, Manipur, Bengaluru, Kerala*
Under construction
This is part of the mission to upgrade healthcare, medical education and research facilities in the country.
3. Leadership and Administration
The Director of AIIMS Delhi is Dr M. Srinivas, and the Union Ministry of Health is the governing body. Contact numbers are +91-11-26588500 / 26588700, and the address is Ansari Nagar, New Delhi – 110029.
4. Academics and Admissions
AIIMS conducts undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in medicine, dentistry, and allied sciences. Undergraduate admissions (MBBS) from 2020 are done exclusively through NEET-UG, while the postgraduate courses involve the INI-CET exam.
5. Key Specialties and Centers
AIIMS has specialist, world-class centres like:
• Cardiothoracic and Neurosciences Centre
• Dr R.P. Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences
• Cancer Centre
• Centre for Dental Education and Research
• National Centre for Ageing
6. Official Contacts
• Website: aiims.edu
• Exams portal: aiimsexams.ac.in
• Helpline: +91-11-26588500 / 26588700
• Instagram: @aiims_newdelhi
What to bring for first-time OPD registration at AIIMS Delhi
7. OPD Registration
To register for first-time OPD registration in AIIMS New Delhi, you must bring the following documents:
1. Proper photo identification document, such as an Aadhaar card (most preferred), Voter ID, Passport, or any government-approved photo identification document. If you happen to provide your Aadhaar number associated with your mobile number, your details will be auto-validated by the system through eKYC, thus making registration and creation of an electronic health record convenient.
2. Confirmation slip or message, printed or electronic, that you receive after you have scheduled your appointment online through the ORS Patient Portal or AIIMS website.
3. Any prior medical history, prescriptions, or test reports about your ailment, if any, to allow the consulting doctor to assess your condition appropriately.
If you are not Aadhaar registered, you can get registered by submitting other demographic information like name, date of birth, address, and contact number, but you must submit proper proof of identity and pick up the OPD card in person at the hospital.
It is advised to take original documents and photocopies for hassle-free processing and future use, as your special hospital ID (UHID) will be created to keep your electronic health records current in AIIMS.
8. How to reach AIIMS Delhi emergency and enquiry numbers
For any emergency or general inquiry with AIIMS Delhi, the following contact numbers may be dialled:
Emergency Contact Numbers (Operative 24/7)
• Medicine Emergency: 26594405
• Surgery Emergency: 26594706
• RP Centre Casualty: 26583062
•AIIlMS Casualty Screening: 3887
•New Emergency Ward: 26594405
•Burns Emergency Counter: 011-26739543
•Duty Officer: 26593308 / 26593574
•Security Control Room: 26594780
•Poison Information Centre (Toll-Free): 1800 116 117
•Fire (PC Block): 26593661
9. General Enquiry Numbers
•Central Enquiry: 26588500, 26588900, 26588700
•OPD Reception: 011-26739469
•AIIMS Main Board Number: +91-11-26588500 / 26588700
10. Location and Support Services
•Entrance of AIIMS Hospital is on Aurobindo Marg, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi. Enquiry counters and help desks at different OPD locations to assist.
These numbers encompass emergency medical treatment, security personnel, fire problems, and total hospital calls, ensuring around-the-clock support day and night at AIIMS Delhi.
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