AIIMS Colleges in India: Is BPharm Coming in 2026?

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences is the premier government medical institution in India. Although AIIMS is primarily known for MBBS, Nursing, and Postgraduate medical education, a few AIIMS have started admitting students in B.Pharmacy course or an equivalent Bachelor of Paramedical Sciences (B.Pharma-style) course.

Table of Contents

• Introduction – B.Pharmacy & Allied Courses at AIIMS
• AIIMS and B.Pharmacy – Course Structure & Scope
• Top AIIMS Colleges Offering B.Pharmacy or Allied Programs (Rank-Wise)
• AIIMS B.Pharmacy Course Eligibility Criteria
• Entrance Exam for AIIMS B.Pharmacy (PAAR/INI-CET/Nursing/Paramedical)
• Admission Process in AIIMS for B.Pharmacy Courses
• Fees Structure in AIIMS for B.Pharmacy Courses
• Career Scope After B.Pharmacy from AIIMS
• FAQs – AIIMS B.Pharmacy Admission & Ranking

While traditional B.Pharmacy programs are not offered in most AIIMS institutions, some AIIMS campuses offer B.Sc. (Hons) in Medical Technology in Radiography, B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology, and other Bachelor of Paramedical Sciences—which are equivalent in scope to core Bpharma subjects like pharmacology, physiology, drug administration, and clinical support.

AIIMS doesn't offer a conventional PCI-approved B.Pharma program, but its paramedical degree programs are recognised for similar foundational knowledge in:

• Pharmacology
• Medical imaging
• Drug application in radiology
• Pathology and diagnostics

AIIMS institutions are a group of premier medical colleges in India that provide B.Pharma and several allied paramedical courses. The ranking of these institutes is based on academic excellence, infrastructure, faculty, research output, and placement support. Entry into the MBBS course in premier colleges of India is highly competitive, and only 5% of applicants are successful in the process.

AIIMS BPharma Course: Eligibility Criteria

• Must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English.
• Minimum 50% marks aggregate (45% for SC/ST/OBC)
• Age should be 17 years as of December 31, 2025

B.Pharma Courses: Entrance Exams

AIIMS B.Sc. & Paramedical admissions are done via the AIIMS Paramedical Entrance Exam, not NEET.

• Visit the AIIMS official portal and register on PAAR (Prospective Applicants Advanced Registration)
• Fill out basic and final registration
• Download the admit card and appear for the AIIMS Paramedical entrance
• Results declared in July–August 2025
• Merit-based counselling and seat allotment

Fees Structure in AIIMS for BPharma Programs

 AIIMS offers B.Pharmacy and other paramedical courses at a highly affordable and subsidised cost, allowing students from all walks of life to afford and avail of the education from the college. The yearly tuition fee typically ranges from INR 1,000 to 3,000, and nominal charges are also applied for hostel registration and laboratory use. This is one of the reasons why AIIMS is the most desired college in India due to its reasonable fees and excellent education.

AIIMS is a central government-funded institution; hence, fees are extremely affordable:

• Tuition Fees: INR 1,200 – 1,800/year
• Lab Fees: INR 100 – 300
• Hostel + Mess: INR 3,000 – 5,000/month (varies by campus)
• Total Annual Cost: INR 10,000 – 12,000 approximate

Upon completion, B.Pharma or allied paramedical graduates from AIIMS are eligible to apply for prestigious positions in hospitals, research institutes, pharmaceutical firms, diagnostic centres, and public health institutions. 

AIIMS passouts are highly sought after for their training and academic excellence. Apart from AIIMS hospitals and regional branch centres, they are employed as clinical pharmacists, lab technologists, research associates, radiographers, and so on. Long-term prospects are greater, offering opportunities to pursue higher studies, work in government, and even secure an international career.

Graduates from AIIMS paramedical programs are highly sought after by:

• Central and state hospitals
• Private super-speciality chains (Apollo, Fortis, Max)
• Pharmaceutical MNCs
• Diagnostic and imaging labs
• International health agencies

Top roles include:

• Clinical Pharmacology Assistants
• Radiology Technicians
• Lab Managers
• Drug Safety Analysts
• Healthcare R&D Coordinators