All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Jodhpur, is one of India's premier government medical institutions — an Institution of National Importance established in 2012 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY). It is one of six new AIIMS institutions established by the Government to correct regional imbalances in quality tertiary healthcare and attain autonomy in PG and UG medical education across India. AIIMS Jodhpur is ranked 19th in India in the Medical category by NIRF 2025 and is consistently regarded as the second-best AIIMS after AIIMS Delhi — a remarkable distinction for an institution established in 2012. It was ranked 13th by NIRF 2023 and appears in the NIRF Overall rankings at #101–150. Among all new AIIMS, Jodhpur stands apart for its superior infrastructure, patient load, research output, and academic depth. Campus & Scale: The campus spans 180 acres at Basni Industrial Area Phase-2, Jodhpur, Rajasthan. It houses the medical college, super-specialty hospital, teaching laboratories, central library, hostels (Boys UG: 250 rooms, Girls UG: 125 rooms, PG & Interns: 196 rooms, Residents: 190 rooms, Nursing Students: 200 rooms), a guest house (13 rooms), canteen, and sports facilities. The campus has Wi-Fi and all modern amenities. More than 550 staff are in service across 27+ departments. Teaching Hospital: The AIIMS Jodhpur hospital has a bed strength of 960 beds, with 27 departments running OPD services. Online OPD registration is available via the official hospital portal. The hospital provides comprehensive primary, secondary, and tertiary care. 20 AIQ allotments were made during 2021–2024 NEET counselling cycles, reflecting strong student demand. Courses: AIIMS Jodhpur offers MBBS (125 seats), B.Sc (Hons) Nursing, B.Sc Allied Health Sciences, MD/MS (multiple specialties), DM/MCh super-specialty programmes, M.Sc, MPH, and PhD. PG admission is through INI-CET (not NEET PG) — a key distinction. DM/MCh super-specialty admission via INI-SS. Fees: AIIMS Jodhpur has one of the most affordable fee structures in India. MBBS total tuition: ₹24,102 (approximately ₹4,820/year). B.Sc Nursing: ~₹1,800/year. Hostel charges are minimal. MD/MS fees: ₹20,960–₹30,279/year. Monthly internship stipend available as per Ministry norms. AURA – Annual Fest: AIIMS Jodhpur hosts AURA — one of the largest and most awaited annual inter-college medical cultural fests in Rajasthan, attracting participants from medical colleges across India. Campus life is vibrant with extracurricular opportunities across sports, cultural, and research domains. Placement: NIRF 2025: MBBS median salary ₹13.56 LPA (61 placed); B.Sc placements: 43 students placed with ₹13.5 LPA median. Strong alumni network and placement support through the AIIMS Jodhpur placement cell.