All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhatinda

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bathinda is a premier government medical institute established under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. It is recognized as an Institute of National Importance and is among the newer AIIMS institutions that has rapidly expanded its academic and healthcare services.

Key Highlights
Particular Details
Location Bathinda, Punjab
Established 2019 (MBBS started in 2019)
Institute Type Government (Autonomous)
Campus Area Approximately 179 acres
Hospital Capacity Around 960 beds
Recognition Institute of National Importance
Annual MBBS Intake 100 seats
Admission NEET-UG through MCC AIIMS Counselling

MBBS Program
Course Duration: 5.5 years (4.5 years academics + 1 year compulsory internship)
Admission Process: Based on NEET-UG score followed by MCC counselling
Curriculum: Follows the standardized AIIMS academic curriculum with competency-based medical education.
Infrastructure
Smart classrooms and lecture theatres
Modern anatomy dissection hall
Advanced laboratories
Simulation and skill labs
Digital library with national and international journals
Research facilities
Separate boys' and girls' hostels
Sports complex, gymnasium, cafeteria, and residential campus

Hospital & Clinical Exposure

AIIMS Bathinda provides excellent clinical training through:

960-bed multi-specialty teaching hospital
Trauma and Emergency Centre
19 modular operation theatres
Super-specialty departments
High patient inflow from Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, and nearby regions

The institute currently has around 40 departments, including 14 super-specialty departments, offering broad clinical exposure.

Courses Offered
MBBS
MD/MS
MDS
DM & M.Ch Super-specialty programs
B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing
M.Sc. Nursing
Ph.D. Programs
Fellowship courses

Why Choose AIIMS Bathinda?
Prestigious AIIMS brand
Affordable government medical education
Modern infrastructure and equipment
Strong research opportunities
Excellent faculty and standardized curriculum
Good internship and postgraduate preparation
Expanding super-specialty services