Institute of National Importance providing world-class healthcare, training, and cutting-edge medical research in Uttarakhand.
AIIMS Rishikesh offers a comprehensive range of medical and allied health programs including MBBS, BSc Nursing, MSc Nursing, MD/MS/MDS, MCh (6 years), DM/MCh, PDCC, MPH, Medical MSc, Ph.D., and numerous certificate courses. The institute is mentored by more than 200 faculty members and maintains an active academic calendar with regular admissions across multiple sessions (January and July/August intakes). The institution emphasizes research alongside clinical training, with dedicated research cells, intramural and extramural funding mechanisms, and advanced research centres.
Located in natural surroundings near the sacred Ganges in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, the campus has evolved significantly since inception. The hospital facility has expanded from 200 beds in 2013 to 960 beds currently, with 94 specialized clinics operational. The institute features a library, Information Technology Cell, central facilities, and departments including a College of Nursing. Campus life includes recreational and wellness programs, with recent initiatives such as International Day of Yoga celebrations and yoga programs for staff.
AIIMS Rishikesh operates 24/7/365 emergency services bifurcated into separate Trauma Surgery and Emergency Medicine divisions. The institute provides specialized outpatient clinics, inpatient services, blood bank facilities, telemedicine consultations, and yellow fever vaccination services. Notable telemedicine helplines serve pediatric neurology, urology, and emergency medicine. The Department of AYUSH promotes integrative and holistic approaches to health, complementing modern medicine with traditional healing systems.
The institute maintains dedicated research infrastructure including the Viral Research and Diagnostic Laboratory, Drug Discovery and Analysis centre, and multi-disciplinary research units. AIIMS Rishikesh supports intramural and extramural research projects with funding mechanisms, human clinical trials, and thesis review boards. The institution has established research collaborations with national and international organizations and publishes research findings regularly.
AIIMS Rishikesh operates as an autonomous body under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, as supported by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (Amendment) Bill, 2012. The institute is governed by a Governing Body, Institute Body, and Standing Committees including the Standing Finance Committee and Standing Academic Committee. An e-governance system tracks official work to minimize paper-based processes.