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BHOPAL, DELHI, India
BHOPAL, DELHI, India
NAAC Grade
D
Students
1,000
Placement
90.0%
Avg Package
₹14,50,000
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhopal is one of the premier institutions in India offering high-quality medical education. Every year, thousands of aspirants compete to secure a seat in its prestigious courses, such as MBBS, B.Sc Nursing, and postgraduate programs like MD/MS. Admission to these courses is strictly based on competitive national-level exams such as NEET UG, INI-CET, and AIIMS Nursing Entrance.
One of the most crucial pieces of information for aspirants is the cut-off rank or score, which serves as the minimum requirement for admission. This article presents a detailed, category-wise, and course-specific overview of the AIIMS Bhopal cut-offs along with trends and influencing factors.
Admission to the MBBS program at AIIMS Bhopal is through the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG), conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). After the examination, candidates are allotted seats based on their NEET rank through the All India Quota (AIQ) counseling conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).
Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
General | 79 | 510 |
OBC | 210 | 992 |
EWS | 339 | 1013 |
SC | 1056 | 5850 |
ST | 7671 | 15645 |
Note: These ranks represent Round 1 counseling cut-offs for the MBBS program at AIIMS Bhopal. Further rounds may have slightly varied cut-offs depending on seat vacancy and withdrawals.
AIIMS Bhopal offers a B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing program, admission to which is through a separate entrance examination conducted by AIIMS (Institute of National Importance Common Entrance Test – INI-CET for PG or AIIMS-specific UG entrance exam).
Category | Overall Rank |
|---|---|
General (UR) | 6391 |
EWS | 6387 |
OBC-NCL | 9851 |
SC | 13963 |
ST | 13926 |
EWS-PwBD | 5496 |
OBC (NCL) PWBD | 3931 |
SC-PwBD | 7728 |
Note: The cut-offs represent the last admitted rank for each category.
Admission to postgraduate programs (MD/MS) at AIIMS Bhopal is through the INI-CET (Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test), held twice a year in January and July sessions. The exam is conducted by AIIMS, New Delhi for all AIIMS branches and a few other central institutes.
Course | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
MD Radiodiagnosis | 31 | 31 | 31 |
MD General Medicine | 71 | 98 | — |
MD Paediatrics | 146 | 222 | — |
MS General Surgery | 320 | 320 | — |
MD Psychiatry | 597 | — | 708 |
MD Anesthesiology | 882 | 1007 | — |
MD Pathology | 1510 | 1801 | 1801 |
MD Pharmacology | 2863 | 4906 | 6053 |
MD Biochemistry | 4644 | 6117 | 24978 |
Note: “—” indicates no further admissions in that round.
While AIIMS Bhopal does not offer a full-fledged dental school, admissions to other AIIMS campuses for MDS through INI-CET follow similar criteria. If AIIMS Bhopal launches MDS programs in the future, the cut-off trends would be added accordingly.
Understanding how the cut-off has evolved over time helps aspirants plan better. Here's a look at the previous years’ NEET cut-off trends for General Category (AIQ):
Year | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
2024 | 79 | 510 |
2023 | 83 | 545 |
2022 | 92 | 577 |
2021 | 109 | 632 |
2020 | 119 | 674 |
Observation: The cut-off ranks for General Category have become more competitive over time, reflecting increased popularity and reputation of AIIMS Bhopal.
Several dynamic factors contribute to the annual changes in cut-off ranks:
Total Number of Applicants: Higher applicant numbers lead to increased competition.
Difficulty Level of the Exam: Tougher papers generally lead to lower scores, affecting the cut-off ranks.
Number of Seats Available: Any change in seat matrix impacts admission chances.
Category-Based Reservation: Cut-offs vary based on community reservations (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwBD).
Choice Filling Trends: The number of students selecting AIIMS Bhopal as their top preference also affects its cut-off.
To secure admission into AIIMS Bhopal, aspirants should:
Aim for a NEET rank well within 400 for General category to increase chances.
Practice previous years’ question papers and take mock tests regularly.
Follow standard NCERT textbooks thoroughly, especially for NEET UG.
Join a reputed coaching institute, if needed, for guidance.
Stay updated with official counseling portals for accurate seat and rank information.
Understanding the seat distribution helps in estimating the competition level.
Category | Seats |
|---|---|
General | 50 |
OBC | 27 |
SC | 15 |
ST | 8 |
EWS | 10 |
PwBD (across) | 5% |
Total | 110 |
Note: Seat reservations follow central government norms.
Conducted by MCC (Medical Counseling Committee)
All India Quota (AIQ) – 100% seats for AIIMS
Four rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up, and Stray Vacancy
Conducted by AIIMS, New Delhi
Includes open and institute-based counseling
Based on INI-CET score and rank
A NEET rank under 500 (for General category) significantly boosts admission chances.
No, AIIMS institutions are central government entities; admissions are only via AIQ.
Seat matrix varies by department. On average, AIIMS Bhopal offers around 50–60 PG seats across MD/MS programs.
Yes, 5% reservation is provided across all categories for PwBD candidates.
Yes, AIIMS Bhopal is gradually expanding into super-specialty programs like DM and M.Ch.
AIIMS Bhopal MBBS cut-offs are highly competitive; the closing rank for General category hovers around 500.
INI-CET cut-offs for MD/MS vary by specialization. High-demand branches like Radiodiagnosis close within the top 50 ranks.
Year-on-year cut-offs show increasing demand for admission to AIIMS Bhopal.
B.Sc Nursing program also sees tight competition, especially in UR and OBC categories.
Candidates must score significantly higher than the closing ranks for better admission prospects.
NAAC Grade
D
Students
1,000
Placement
90.0%
Avg Package
₹14,50,000
Highest Package
₹30,00,000
Graduation Rate
98.0%
Highest Package
₹30,00,000
Graduation Rate
98.0%