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With the approval from Central Government to convert Diploma seats into PG seats, Telangana state will have more number of seats for PG studies in Medicine. About 250 more seats are likely to be added to the existing strength.

At present, there are 1500 seats in Telangana medical colleges in PG Diploma and Post Graduation levels. This includes seats in all Government and private medical colleges.

Central Government has given the chance to state governments to convert diploma seats to PG seats. All the eligible diploma seats will be converted after scrutiny by the Government.

Many candidates are preferring to pursue PG after MBBS as it will fetch then in getting UGC scale and promotions. Candidates with PG Diplomas can take up teaching in hospitals but they are not considered for promotions.

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has released the schedule for AIIMS – MBBS Entrance Test 2019. Admission into MBBS course in all AIIMS will be based on the ranks in AIIMS Entrance Test. The exam is scheduled to be held on 25th and 26th May 2019 across the country. Following are details of AIIMS cut offs, seats in all AIIMS institutions, previous question papers etc.

AIIMS Cut Off Marks

Schedule for MD, MS and M.Ch courses:

AIIMS has also announced PG admissions schedule for the academic year 2019-20. The schedule has been released in much advance to facilitate the candidates good preparation for the exam.

The entrance exam for PG admissions in MD / MS / M.Ch courses, along with DM and MDS courses will be conducted on 5 May 2019. Candidates those applying for the MSc program will have to appear for the exam on 29 June 2019.

Also Read: MBBS Seats in AIIMS campuses and reservations

Exam for Biotechnology:

AIIMS will conduct separate exam for Masters in Biotechnology course on 29 June 2019. The results of the entrance test will be declared on 5 July 2019.

Tentative Calendar:

The AIIMS released annual exam calendar every year. This is a tentative calendar and there will be changes in the exam dates if necessary.

MBBS Seats in AIIMS:

There are about 807 MBBS seats in 9 AIIMS institutions across the country. In 2018 examination, 7617 candidates have passed the MBBS entrance test. The institute wise break up of seats is as follows:

AIIMS Delhi: 107 seats
AIIMS Bhopal: 100 seats
AIIMS Bhubaneshwar: 100 seats
AIIMS Joshpur: 100 seats
AIIM Patna: 100 seats
AIIMS Raipur: 100 seats
AIIMS Rishikesh: 100 seats
AIIMS Nagpur: 50 seats
AIIMS Guntur / Mangalagiri: 50 seats

MBBS Cut Offs in AIIMS – 2018

Following are the cut off marks for various categories for MBBS course in AIIMS.
Unreserved Category: 98.83
OBC Category: 97
ST/ST category candidates: 93.65

It has to be noted that four students have scored 100 percentile in AIIMS Entrance Exam for MBBS course admissions in 2018. AIIMS Previous papers / model papers can be obtained from the institute website at www.aiimsexams.org .

Medical PG Seats in Telangana to be increased

AIIMS – MBBS Entrance Test Schedule 2019 – Cut Offs, Seats, Previous Papers and Preparation Tips