Doctors planning advanced training at the country’s top medical institute have only hours left to act. The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, closes online registration for its Fellowship Programme January 2027 session today, November 11, at 5 PM. The institute is offering 93 fellowship seats across 34 specialisations in medical and surgical departments, and applications can be submitted only through the official examination portal, aiimsexams.ac.in.
The registration window opened on October 28, giving candidates just two weeks to complete their forms. With the deadline falling at 5 PM today, doctors who are still undecided will need to move quickly, because late applications are not accepted and the portal is expected to see heavy traffic in the final hours.
93 seats across 34 specialisations
The January 2027 session covers fellowship training in a wide range of disciplines across AIIMS New Delhi’s medical, surgical, dental and clinical research departments. Of the 93 seats on offer, 54 are in the Open category and 39 are reserved for Sponsored candidates. The two categories cannot be interchanged, and the prospectus does not provide constitutional reservation of seats for fellowship courses, so applicants must choose their category carefully at the time of registration.
A fellowship at AIIMS is one of the most sought after training opportunities for doctors in India. Fellows work alongside senior faculty in super-speciality departments, gaining hands-on experience in advanced procedures and research that is difficult to access elsewhere. For many doctors, it is a direct route to building a super-speciality career at a leading public hospital.
Who can apply
Eligibility depends on the specialisation, and the prospectus sets out different pathways for different departments. The two main routes are:
- MD or MS degree: Candidates must hold an MD or MS postgraduate degree, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the National Medical Commission, in the relevant discipline. They must also have three years of post-postgraduate teaching experience as a Senior Resident, or in an equivalent position, at a recognised institution.
- DM or M.Ch. degree: Candidates holding a DM or M.Ch. degree, or an equivalent NMC-recognised qualification, can apply wherever this qualification is specified as an eligibility requirement.
Because the academic qualifications and experience requirements vary across specialisations, applicants should check the department-wise eligibility conditions in the official prospectus before they start filling the form. A wrong choice of specialisation or category cannot be corrected after the fee is paid, the prospectus warns.
Important dates to remember
- Registration started: October 28, 2026
- Last date to apply: November 11, 2026, up to 5 PM
- Entrance examination: December 5, 2026
- Official website: aiimsexams.ac.in
The entrance examination will be held as a computer-based test on December 5. Candidates who complete registration should keep checking the AIIMS examination portal for admit card updates, examination instructions and further announcements.
How to apply online
The entire application process is online. Candidates can follow these steps:
- Visit the official AIIMS examination website, aiimsexams.ac.in.
- Open the admission notification for the Fellowship Programme January 2027 session.
- Read the prospectus carefully and check the specialisation-wise eligibility requirements.
- Click on the online registration link and enter personal details.
- Fill in educational qualifications and professional experience details.
- Select the fellowship specialisation and admission category.
- Upload the required documents and certificates.
- Pay the applicable application fee, review the form and submit it.
- Download the registration slip and keep a copy for future reference.
Applicants should keep their certificates, experience records and a scanned photograph ready before they begin, so the form can be completed in one sitting. With the deadline at 5 PM today, leaving the application to the last hour risks missing the cut-off if the portal slows down under load.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for the AIIMS Fellowship January 2027 session?
Registration closes today, November 11, 2026, at 5 PM. Applications must be submitted online at aiimsexams.ac.in before the deadline.
How many seats are available in the AIIMS Fellowship Programme?
There are 93 seats across 34 specialisations, with 54 seats in the Open category and 39 in the Sponsored category.
When is the AIIMS Fellowship entrance examination?
The computer-based entrance examination is scheduled for December 5, 2026.
Who is eligible for the AIIMS Fellowship Programme?
Doctors with an MD or MS degree plus three years of post-postgraduate teaching experience as a Senior Resident, or those holding a DM or M.Ch. degree, can apply, subject to the specialisation-wise conditions in the prospectus.
Where can I apply for the AIIMS Fellowship?
Applications are accepted only online through the official AIIMS examination portal, aiimsexams.ac.in. Candidates should read the prospectus before applying and verify all details on the official website.
With just hours left before the 5 PM cut-off, eligible doctors should complete their applications now rather than waiting until the final minutes.
