AIIMS INI CET Result 2026 declared. Candidates can check PDF merit list, qualifying percentile, cut off and steps to download scorecard online here

AIIMS INI CET Result 2026: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has declared the AIIMS INI CET July 2026 Result online at the official website. Candidates who appeared for the Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI CET) conducted on May 16, 2026, can now check their results in PDF format through the result announcement section. Along with the result PDF, AIIMS has also released rank and percentile details for all candidates, including those who did not qualify. AIIMS is also expected to release course-wise INI CET cut off marks for all categories shortly.

Direct Link: AIIMS INI CET 2026 Result

AIIMS INI CET 2026 Qualifying Percentile

AIIMS has announced the category-wise qualifying percentile as mentioned in the official prospectus.

• UR/EWS/Sponsored/Deputed/Foreign National/OCI Candidates: 50 Percentile
• OBC/SC/ST/PwBD Candidates: 45 Percentile
• Bhutanese Nationals (PGI Chandigarh Only): 45 Percentile

How to Check AIIMS INI CET Result 2026?

AIIMS INI CET 2026 result has been released in PDF format. Follow the given below steps to check result:

• Visit the official website at aiimsexams.ac.in
• Scroll down to the "Result Announcement" section
• Click on the AIIMS INI CET July 2026 Result link
• The result PDF will open on the screen
• Check your roll number, rank, and percentile
• Download and save the PDF for future reference

AIIMS INI CET 2026 Cut Off

AIIMS will also release course-wise AIIMS INI CET 2026 cut off marks and category-wise qualifying details for MD, MS, DM, MCh, and MDS programmes. The cut off will help candidates understand their admission chances in participating institutes such as AIIMS, JIPMER, PGIMER, and NIMHANS

Who is paying the price for the NEET paper leak? Certainly not the system that failed. Instead, millions of exhausted students and financially stretched families are once again being pushed into India's coaching machine, where fear, uncertainty and desperation are rapidly turning into fresh business opportunities. For these 37 days, students are paying up Rs 35,000 on average for crash courses, special re-NEET classes, and hostels

More than 23 lakh students are preparing once again for NEET after the medical entrance examination was cancelled over the paper leak scandal. But while aspirants battle burnout, anxiety and uncertainty, another industry is already moving at full speed: India’s coaching business.

In Kota and Sikar, the country’s largest coaching hubs, institutes have swiftly launched 're-NEET crash courses', 'rank booster batches', 'special revision modules', 'exclusive test series' and 'new sample paper programmes

For students, the message is simple and terrifying: pay again, or risk falling behind.

The paper leak may have shattered the credibility of the exam system, but for coaching institutes, the re-exam has opened a fresh revenue stream. Here's how...

‘SEATS ARE LIMITED, PAY NOW...'

Students contacting institutes for re-NEET preparation say the urgency is immediate. At Motion Education in Kota, aspirants are being told to reserve seats quickly because “limited seats” are available in the re-NEET batches.

"Our seats for the re-NEET batch are limited. If you want to secure a seat, pay a token amount of Rs 5,000 now to secure admission," a counsellor at Motion Education told India Today.in.

The institute is charging Rs 5,000 as tuition fees along with an additional Rs 1,000 registration fee for offline crash courses. Online courses are priced at Rs 1,999.

Students are offered two classes daily in batches of around 50 students, while tests are scheduled on alternate days.

Wait, this gets even better. To capitalise on the early market for Re NEET, coaching institutes are queuing up to sweeten the deal.

"We will also refund the tuition fee if a student secures admission to a government medical college," a confident Student Counsellor from Kota told us.

Even before classes begin, the financial pressure has already started.

For students studying in coaching hubs like Kota and Sikar, the burden is harsher. Many had already returned to their hometowns after the exam. Now, they are scrambling again for accommodation, crash courses, fresh test material and travel arrangements.

Accommodation in Kota now costs Rs 15,000 per month, notably higher than what it normally would have cost. Travel back to coaching cities, food expenses, printed study materials and test papers are adding thousands more.

What began as an exam re-conduct is rapidly becoming an expensive race for survival.

THE COST OF 37 DAYS... WHO PAYS FOR IT?

For families already exhausted after years of NEET preparation, the re-exam is proving financially brutal.

An average student preparing again in Kota or Sikar may now spend (on an average):

• Rs 6,000 on crash courses and registration fees

• Rs 15,000 on hostel or PG accommodation (either provided by the Center or arranged nearby)

• Rs 3,000 on test series and fresh sample papers

• Rs 5,000 on travel expenses

• Another Rs 5,000 on food and miscellaneous costs

That takes the burden close to Rs 35,000, in just 37 days!

And this comes after many families have already spent lakhs on two or three years of coaching, hostel fees and preparation material.

A very standardised estimate of the total fee that one candidate would have spent studying for NEET would be Rs 4 lakh for 2 years. And now the same candidate has to shell out Rs 35,000 more to take an exam again.

Even at this time, there is no guarantee of a government seat, there is no guarantee that the paper wouldn't be leaked again.

It is clear who actually is profiting from the failure of India's biggest exam? The coaching hubs will end up earning 8 to 10 lakh just for 37 days of preparation for re-NEET. This is a simplistic breakdown of that number.

• For a batch of 50 students, the average fee per student is Rs 6000 (offline). There are 2 such batches held every day of the week.

• The total number of students is 100, which means the coaching amount for these students would be Rs 6,00,000 in total.

• Then there is an additional Rs 3000 per student charged for "test series" (20 series in 37 days). The total earnings for the centre will be Rs 3,00,000.

• Add another Rs 15,000 per student for hostel and meals, which takes the sum total to Rs 15,00,000.

• In 37 days, a coaching centre based in Sikar or Kota could end up making as much as 24,00,000 (15,00,000 + 9,00,000)

• There are around 150 coaching institutions for NEET UG and PG in Kota alone. If everyone offers similar rates, each institute will end up making a big profit.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has clarified that no fresh examination fee will be charged, and the original registration fee will be refunded to the candidates.

For the general category, the refund amount is Rs 1700, for EWS/OBC, it is Rs 1600, and Rs 1000 for SC/ST/transgender.

But here's the bigger question that students and parents are asking: who will compensate for the far bigger costs created by the collapse of the examination system itself?

RE-NEET DOES A RE-TAKE (OF COACHING MESS)

The cancellation of NEET has triggered another migration towards Kota and Sikar. Students are once again rushing to coaching hubs for revision batches, test series and short-term stays. There are renewed demand for hostel rooms and rapid enrolments in re-NEET programmes.

In Sikar, Matrix Academy has launched a month-long offline testing programme from May 17 to June 19. The package includes 20 tests and costs Rs 3,000 each, which sums up to Rs 60,000 for one student just to re-appear in NEET.

The student engagement counsellor at Allen Career Institute in Kota, informed us that the institute will offer 'Rank Booster Classes' free of cost, including morning lectures, afternoon tests and evening analysis sessions. Yet even where classes are free, students still bear the cost of the internet, accommodation, travel, food and study materials.

The result is a familiar pattern in India’s entrance-exam ecosystem: when panic rises, spending rises with it and the coaching hubs run the fastest to take advantage of it.

BACK TO SQUARE ONE: A NEET ASPIRANT

The financial burden is only one part of the crisis. Anuska Sarkar, a NEET aspirant from Kota, speaking to India Today, described how the cancellation pushed her “back to square one” after years of preparation, burnout and health struggles.

Her words reflect a growing emotional collapse among aspirants who believed the exam phase was finally over.

Many had returned home after the May 3 exam. Some had stopped studying entirely. Others were already preparing mentally for counselling and results. Now, with the re-exam scheduled for June 21, students are being forced to restart intense preparation in less than six weeks.

The pressure is no longer just academic. It is psychological. And increasingly, it is economic.

A SYSTEM FAILURE, BUT STUDENTS PAY PRICE

The NEET paper leak controversy has exposed deep cracks in India’s examination system.

Parliamentary panels have now summoned NTA officials as questions grow over how one of the country’s largest entrance examinations could allegedly be compromised at such a massive scale.

Yet despite the institutional failure, a considerable burden is falling almost entirely on students. Millions of aspirants are paying again – emotionally, mentally and financially – for an exam they had already taken once.

For many families, the re-NEET is no longer about fairness, it is about how much more they can afford to lose. Again.

As for the coaching mafia, yes, they do love a NEET paper leak!

AIIMS Raipur category-wise cutoff 2025 was released for NEET UG and INI CET entrance exams for getting admission to various courses at the UG and PG levels. The cutoff was released as opening and closing ranks across different categories under the AI quota. In the General category, the AIIMS Raipur NEET UG cutoff 2025 ranged between 1235 and 194869. Among all the categories, the NEET UG cutoff was more competitive for the General category students. Read this article to know more details about different courses and categories. 

AIIMS Raipur Cutoff 2025: NEET UG Category-Wise Cutoff Ranks

For students in the General AII India category, the maximum NEET UG cutoff rank required for admission was 1376. During the first round of admission, the closing rank of the MBBS course was 1235. Similarly, for the OBC category, the NEET UG first- and last-round closing ranks for MBBS admission were 1914 and 2016, respectively. In the SC category under the AII India quota, the first-round closing rank for MBBS admission was 12231, while in the last round, the closing rank stood at 96012. For other categories, candidates can refer to the table presented below to view the first and last-round closing ranks. 

AIIMS Raipur Cutoff 2025: INI CET Cutoff Ranks For General AI Category

Apart from NEET UG, AIIMS Raipur also accepts the INI CET entrance exam for admission to the MD, MS and MDS courses. For MD admission, the overall INI CET closing ranks ranged between 60 and 15367, wherein the most competitive for admission was Radiodiagnosis, followed by General Medicine and Orthopaedics.

For Radiodiagnosis, the maximum INI CET cutoff rank required for admission was 60. Similarly, for General Medicine, the INI CET first and last round closing ranks were 79 and 64, respectively, in the General category under the AI quota. 

AIIMS Raipur Cutoff 2025: INI CET Cutoff Ranks For OBC AI Category

Compared with the General AI category, the INI CET last round closing ranks were more competitive for admission to MD in General Medicine and MS in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, etc., courses for the OBC category students under the AI quota. In the OBC AI category, the INI CET last round closing ranks were 311 and 814 for MD in General Medicine and MS in Obstetrics & Gynaecology courses, respectively.  

For the General AI category, the INI CET last round closing rank for MD in General Medicine was 64, while for MS in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, it was 291. For more such analysis, check out the table provided below:  

AIIMS Raipur Cutoff 2025: INI CET Cutoff Ranks For SC AI Category

AIIMS Raipur MS cutoff 2025 was released as opening and closing ranks across multiple specialisations. Considering the first round, the closing ranks ranged between 1146 and 17490, wherein MD in Radiodiagnosis turned out to be the most sought-after course for getting a seat at AIIMS Raipur. The cutoff ranks vary by rounds, specialisations and categories. During the last round of admission, the INI CET closing rank was in the range of 1146 and 36265. For detailed branch-wise cutoff information, refer to the table provided below: 

AIIMS Raipur Cutoff 2025: INI CET Cutoff Ranks For ST AI Category

In the ST category, the AIIMS Raipur INI CET cutoff 2025 was released for the MD programme across multiple specialisations. MD in Paediatrics was the most sought-after course, with the lowest first and last round closing rank being 6344. On the other hand, the least competitive course for admission was MD in Biochemistry, with the highest first and last round closing ranks being 24098 and 34632, respectively. Candidates can check out the table provided below to view the INI CET first and last round closing ranks of all the courses and specialisations offered at AIIMS Raipur. 

AIIMS Raipur Cutoff 2025: INI CET Cutoff Ranks For EWS AI Category 

For the EWS category students, the INI CET 2025 cutoff ranks were released for MD in Pharmacology, Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, General Medicine, Physiology and Psychiatry. Of all these branches, the top two most competitive for admission were General Medicine and Anaesthesiology, with the last round closing ranks being 363 and 1630, respectively. 

The easy-to-grab MD specialisations include Psychiatry and Physiology, with the INI CET last round closing ranks of 7100 and 23551, respectively. 

AIIMS Raipur Cutoff 2025: INI CET Cutoff Ranks For PWD AI Category

For the PWD category students, the INI CET first and last round closing ranks for MS in Obstetrics and Gynaecology stood at 32242. For MD in Emergency Medicine, the INI CET maximum cutoff rank required for admission was 47791. The tabular representation for the same is provided below: 

In the General AI category, the AIIMS Nagpur NEET UG cutoff 2025 varied between 862 and 22426 across multiple categories for MBBS admission. Of all the categories, the NEET UG 2025 cutoff was more competitive for the General category to secure an MBBS seat at AIIMS Nagpur. In the General category, the first and last-round closing ranks for MBBS admission were 862 and 1030, respectively. Similarly, for the students belonging to the OBC category, the NEET UG cutoff rank required for MBBS admission was 1377 in the last round. This is the maximum cutoff rank needed for admission. For more category-wise cutoff details, check out the table below:  

AIIMS Nagpur Cutoff 2025: INI CET Cutoff Ranks For General AI Category

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Nagpur accepts the Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI CET) entrance exam, followed by its counselling process for admission to various courses, such as MD, MS, MDS and MCh. The cutoff was released in the form of opening and closing ranks, wherein the last round closing ranks varied between 34 and 12209. Of all the courses, the most and least competitive for admission were MDS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and MD in Hospital Administration, respectively. Candidates not eligible for competitive courses can also consider the following options for admission.  

AIIMS Nagpur Cutoff 2025: INI CET Cutoff Ranks For OBC AI Category

Compared with the General AI category, the INI CET closing ranks for MD in General Medicine were less competitive for the OBC category students for admission. In the OBC category, the INI CET first and last round closing ranks for MD in General Medicine were 294. In the General category, the cutoff rank for the same course was 119 in the first round and 124 in the last round. Candidates can refer to the table below to view the INI CET first and last round closing ranks of all the courses and specialisations offered at this institute. 

AIIMS Nagpur Cutoff 2025: INI CET Cutoff Ranks For SC AI Category

For the MD programme, the INI CET maximum cutoff rank required for admission was 29908 for the students belonging to the SC category under the AII India quota. Within the MD course, the lowest cutoff rank was 1322 for Radiodiagnosis, making it the most sought-after specialisation for admission. The easiest MD specialisation for admission with the highest last round closing rank of 29908 was Family Medicine. To view the cutoff details for other courses and specialisations, candidates can check out the table provided below: 

AIIMS Nagpur Cutoff 2025: INI CET Cutoff Ranks For ST AI Category

AIIMS Nagpur ST category cutoff 2025 was released for admission to the MD course across multiple specialisations, such as Ophthalmology, Anaesthesiology, Emergency Medicine, General Medicine, Microbiology, Orthopaedics and Psychiatry. Of all these MD specialisations, the most competitive for admission was General Medicine, with the lowest closing rank of 4893. The second-best option, with a comparatively lenient last round closing rank of 15861, was Ophthalmology. In the first round, the closing rank for the same course was 12422. More cutoff-related details are provided below: 

AIIMS Nagpur Cutoff 2025: INI CET Cutoff Ranks For EWS AI Category

Under the EWS category, the INI CET 2025 cutoff ranks for MD admission were in the range of 310 and 25203 in the last round, with General Medicine being the most sought-after specialisation for admission. The easy-to-grab options after General Medicine for admission were Pharmacology, Anaesthesiology and Family Medicine, with INI CET last round closing ranks of 4534, 4625 and 18952, respectively. 

For admission to the MS in Obstetrics and Gynaecology programme, the INI CET first round closing rank was 700, while in the last round, the closing rank stood at 1006. For the rest of the courses and specialisations, check out the table provided below: 

AIIMS Nagpur Cutoff 2025: INI CET Cutoff Ranks For PWD AI Category

For students in the PWD category under the All India quota, the INI CET first- and last-round closing rank for MS in Obstetrics and Gynaecology was 30730. For admission to the MD in Radiodiagnosis course, the cutoff rank was relatively more competitive, i.e., 22191, than Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Refer to the table provided below to view the cutoff details. 

AIIMS Delhi NEET UG cutoff 2025 was released for MBBS admission across multiple specialisations. The All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi accepts the NEET UG entrance exam, followed by NEET UG counselling for selecting students to its MBBS course. For the General AI category, the AIIMS Delhi 2025 admission was closed at a cutoff rank of 48. The competitive rank indicates high competition among the medical students to secure a seat at AIIMS Delhi. Candidates can read this article to learn more about the AIIMS Delhi category-wise cutoff 2025 for NEET UG and INI CET

AIIMS Delhi Cutoff 2025: NEET UG Category-Wise Cutoff Ranks 

AIIMS Delhi MBBS cutoff 2025 was released in the form of opening and closing ranks. The cutoff was released for General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS and PWD categories under the AII India quota. In 2025, the seats were filled after Round 1 seat allotment result for the students belonging to the General AI quota. For MBBS, the admission was closed at a cutoff rank of 48 for the General AI category students. Similarly, in the OBC category, the admission was closed at a cutoff rank of 207. This indicates that candidates with a lower cutoff rank than the one mentioned here had a better chance of securing a seat at AIIMS Delhi. For the OBC category, the first round closing rank for MBBS admission was 206. For the SC category candidates, the NEET UG closing rank concluded at 644, while for the EWS category, the admission closed at a cutoff rank of 254. To view the NEET UG first and last round closing ranks for all the categories for MBBS admission, check out the table provided below:    

AIIMS Delhi Cutoff 2025: INI CET Cutoff Ranks For General AI Category

At the PG level, AIIMS Delhi accepts the INI CET entrance exam for admission to the MD, MS and MCh, etc courses. The Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI CET) is conducted twice a year, in January and July sessions. During the INI CET cutoff 2025, the last round closing ranks varied between 4 and 14170 for the General AI category candidates. Considering the last round closing ranks, the most and least competitive courses for admission were MD in General Medicine and MD in Anatomy, respectively.

AIIMS Delhi Cutoff 2025: NEET UG Category-Wise Cutoff Ranks 

AIIMS Delhi MBBS cutoff 2025 was released in the form of opening and closing ranks. The cutoff was released for General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS and PWD categories under the AII India quota. In 2025, the seats were filled after Round 1 seat allotment result for the students belonging to the General AI quota. For MBBS, the admission was closed at a cutoff rank of 48 for the General AI category students. Similarly, in the OBC category, the admission was closed at a cutoff rank of 207. This indicates that candidates with a lower cutoff rank than the one mentioned here had a better chance of securing a seat at AIIMS Delhi. For the OBC category, the first round closing rank for MBBS admission was 206. For the SC category candidates, the NEET UG closing rank concluded at 644, while for the EWS category, the admission closed at a cutoff rank of 254. To view the NEET UG first and last round closing ranks for all the categories for MBBS admission, check out the table provided below:    

AIIMS Delhi Cutoff 2025: INI CET Cutoff Ranks For General AI Category

At the PG level, AIIMS Delhi accepts the INI CET entrance exam for admission to the MD, MS and MCh, etc courses. The Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI CET) is conducted twice a year, in January and July sessions. During the INI CET cutoff 2025, the last round closing ranks varied between 4 and 14170 for the General AI category candidates. Considering the last round closing ranks, the most and least competitive courses for admission were MD in General Medicine and MD in Anatomy, respectively.

The year 2026 is highly important for BDS graduates preparing for postgraduate dental entrance examinations in India. AIIMS and INI-CET remain among the most competitive pathways for admission into MDS courses at premier Institutes of National Importance. Thousands of dental aspirants appeared for NEET-MDS and are now focusing on counselling, rank analysis, and upcoming AIIMS opportunities.

According to recent updates, the INI-CET July 2026 session examination was conducted in May 2026 for admission into MD, MS, MDS, DM, and MCh courses across AIIMS and other national institutes.

AIIMS INI-CET 2026 Overview

The Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI-CET) is conducted by All India Institute of Medical Sciences for admission into postgraduate medical and dental programs including MDS. Institutes participating in the counselling process include AIIMS campuses, JIPMER, PGIMER Chandigarh, NIMHANS Bengaluru, and SCTIMST Trivandrum.

Important Dates – May 2026 Session

These dates were announced through multiple education portals and AIIMS examination updates.

Eligibility for BDS Students

Candidates applying for AIIMS MDS admission through INI-CET 2026 must fulfill the following eligibility requirements:

• Recognized BDS degree from a DCI-approved institution
• Completion of compulsory rotatory internship before the prescribed deadline
• Valid Dental Council registration
• Successful qualification in the INI-CET examination

The examination is conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode and includes multiple-choice questions from all major BDS subjects.

Exam Pattern

The INI-CET examination follows a national-level competitive pattern:

• Mode: Online CBT
• Duration: 3 Hours
• Questions: 200 MCQs
• Subjects: Complete BDS syllabus
• Negative Marking: Applicable

Major subjects include:

• Oral Surgery
• Prosthodontics
• Orthodontics
• Periodontics
• Conservative Dentistry
• Oral Pathology
• Public Health Dentistry

Preparation Strategy for AIIMS MDS 2026

Concept-Based Learning

AIIMS examinations are known for conceptual and clinically integrated questions rather than direct factual recall.

Previous Year Questions

Most aspirants continue practicing PYQs to understand repeated patterns and high-yield topics.

Mock Tests

Regular grand tests help improve speed, confidence, and time management.

Short Notes Revision

Candidates preparing for May 2026 focused heavily on rapid revision notebooks during the final month before examination.

Student Reactions After Exam

Many aspirants described the 2026 exam as moderate but time-consuming. Discussions across online student communities highlighted that question framing and lengthy statements increased difficulty despite several PYQ-based concepts.

Some students also expressed anxiety regarding rank expectations and counselling outcomes after the result declaration.

Counselling Process

After the declaration of results, shortlisted candidates must participate in online counselling involving:

1. Registration
2. Choice filling
3. Seat allotment rounds
4. Document verification
5. Final admission process

Top AIIMS institutes and premier government dental colleges remain highly competitive because of limited MDS seats and strong academic reputation.

Conclusion

AIIMS MDS and INI-CET 2026 continue to be among the most prestigious opportunities for BDS graduates in India. With increasing competition and advanced question patterns, aspirants are advised to focus on conceptual preparation, clinical understanding, and regular revision. Candidates should also keep checking the official AIIMS examination portal for counselling schedules, seat matrix updates, and admission notices.

~ MedicalStudyIndia

The NEET UG 2026 cut-off for AIIMS Delhi is expected to remain extremely competitive, with the institute continuing to be the top choice among medical aspirants across India. Known for its excellence in education and clinical exposure, AIIMS Delhi consistently records some of the lowest opening and closing ranks for MBBS admissions. Based on previous year trends, the closing rank for general category candidates was around 48 in 2025, highlighting the intense competition for limited seats.

For NEET 2026, experts suggest that candidates in the general category may need to secure a rank within the top 50–60 to have a realistic chance of admission, while OBC candidates may fall within the 250–260 range. For SC and ST categories, the expected closing ranks may extend up to around 1,000 and 1,700 respectively. The cut-off varies each year depending on factors such as the number of applicants, exam difficulty level, seat availability, and reservation policies.

Past trends also show that AIIMS Delhi consistently maintains top ranks, with closing ranks hovering between 47 and 61 for general category candidates over recent years. As a result, students aiming for AIIMS Delhi must target exceptionally high NEET scores and ranks to secure admission, making it one of the most competitive medical institutions in the country.

- MedicalStudyIndia

Those present at the ceremony included Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat, Union Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Patel and Gujarat Health Minister Praful Pansheriya.

On the national role of all the AIIMS institutions, the President of India said, "It is important that the health of the people is maintained to achieve the aim of Viksit Bharat by 2047."

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday said latest technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics and precision medicine will help doctors diagnose patients better, but nothing can replace human empathy in healthcare.

She was speaking at the first convocation of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Rajkot on Monday.
“You are entering the medical field at a time when there is a lot of technical development taking place. AI, robotics, precision medicine and digital medical services are changing the field. By using the latest technologies, not only will you update your knowledge, but also be able to diagnose patients better. But nothing can replace human empathy in healthcare. Your kind words, your smile and your patience in listening to patients is very effective,” Murmu said, addressing the young doctors.

“Being a good doctor is a big thing. But being a doctor with ethics, compassion and other human values is even greater,” said Murmu, adding that a sensitive doctor can bring great change in the society.

The President said, “Saurashtra is home to holy sites such as Somnath and Dwarkadhish. The region is also associated with the birth and life of Mahatma Gandhi as well. It is not only a site of heritage, but also a treasure trove holding the memories of the struggle for independence. It is expected of everyone associated with the AIIMS Rajkot that they emulate Bhagwan Shri Krishna’s route of karma and work for the people.”

On healthcare challenges in Saurashtra, she said, “The Saurashtra region is one which has varied geographical areas and rural populations. It presents unique challenges. There is a need to work on improvement in maternal and child health, and sickle cell. AIIMS Rajkot needs to turn these challenges into opportunities. I’m happy to know that the institution is contributing to medical services, tele-medicine and community medicine and education awareness.”

On the national role of all the AIIMS institutions, the President of India said, “It is important that the health of the people is maintained to achieve the aim of Viksit Bharat by 2047. The Government of India has taken many steps in this direction. But these efforts get support when all stakeholders work together. The role of institutions of national importance like AIIMS is even more crucial. They need to establish new heights in medical services and research and innovation and show the way to the national healthcare framework.”

Those present at the ceremony included Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat, Union Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Patel and Gujarat Health Minister Praful Pansheriya.