All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)

Training information recorded for this host

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All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)

Institution-wide training pathway · checked 2026-10-31

Duration

Foreign nationals may be given short-term observership of up to six months or long-term observership of up to two years; it does not lead to any degree or diploma.Official evidence · checked 2026-10-31 · Short-Term Observership upto Six (6) months

Eligibility

Candidates must be sponsored by a foreign government, autonomous body or medical institution, recommended by the Dean or competent authority, and registered medical practitioners in their own country. Private practitioners and self-sponsored candidates are not considered.Official evidence · checked 2026-10-31 · Private Practitioners and Self Sponsored Candidate(s) will not be considered

Tuition and fees

Candidates from SAARC and low-income developing countries pay the same as Indian nationals, Rs.2,000 per month; all others pay the rupee equivalent of US $200 per month.Official evidence · checked 2026-10-31 · Low Income Developing Countries will be treated at par with Indian

Application lead time

Processing of papers may take up to 3-4 months; candidates should apply six months in advance and not plan travel before receiving a confirmation letter.Official evidence · checked 2026-10-31 · Candidates should thus apply 6 (six) months in advance

Visa and registration

Foreign nationals should hold a valid travel visa and valid travel medical insurance; the visit is subject to clearance from the Ministry of External Affairs.Official evidence · checked 2026-10-31 · Foreign Nationals should have a Valid Travel Visa

Institution-wide observership policy PDF for foreign nationals (undated; refers to Medical Council of India); radiology is not named, each department may set its own minimum qualifications.

Reference map and official sources

This page groups 1 directory reference and 1 recorded source URL. Directory tags describe the inventory; they do not confirm that the host currently offers every tagged pathway or specialty.