Fellowship 2020 at AIIMS: Register now; Check out schedule, eligibility criteria, fee, seats here

New Delhi: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has initiated the online registration process for Fellowship programme 2020. The last date of registration is 19th March.

Interested candidates are requested to view the schedule, eligibility criteria, fees, selection, admission and application process along with the number of seats as per specialities mentioned below

To facilitate quick redressal of queries use registered email Id of Registration Form. Replies/Clarifications will only be given through this email.

Declaration of Results

Results for Fellowship Programme will be only available on website at www.aiimsexams.org 

Result of individual candidate will NOT be informed on telephone and candidates are advised NOT to call the Examination Section for such information. However, individual result can be checked after declaration of final result from the website on My Page after Login credentials.

Application Fee

 General / OBC Category: Rs.1500/- + Transaction Charges as applicable

 SC/ST/EWS Category: Rs. 1200/- + Transaction Charges as applicable

 OPH Candidates is exempted from any Fee

Mode of payment: Through Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking 

All applicants are advised to read the Prospectus and Help Manual carefully before starting Online Registration and ensure that no column is left blank. In the event of rejection of the application form, no correspondence/request for reconsideration will be entertained. Applicants are also advised to download and take a print of the Registration Slip. They should retain a copy of Registration Slip till the completion of Admission Process.

Please visit www.aiimsexams.org  regularly for latest notification/announcement as well as any Addendum/ Dedendum/Corrigendum/Latest updates etc. regarding this Examination.

FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME

1. NUMBER OF SEATS

The facilities for Fellowship Programme are available in the following Subject for July, 2020 Session: 

ELIGIBILITY FOR FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMMES:

1. (a) MD/MS Postgraduate degree or other Equivalent Degree recognized by the MCI in respective discipline.

(b) 3 years post PG teaching Experience as Senior Resident or equivalent post after obtaining the PG Degree in the concerned discipline only from a MCI recognized/permitted medical Institute/College.

OR

2. DM/M.Ch or other Equivalent Degree recognized by Medical Council of India.

 The candidates must have completed the requisite qualification, degree and tenure by 31.07.2020. The candidates who are likely to complete their 3 years requisite qualification, degree and tenure after 31.07.2020 will not eligible to appear in this examination. 

 Last Date of Experience : 31st JULY, 2020

3. CENTRES FOR COMPETITIVE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION

 The Examination will be conducted in Delhi/NCR in online mode only [Computer Based Test (CBT)]

 Applicants are advised to register themselves and submit their application form at the earliest without waiting for the last date, to avoid last minute rush.

4. SCHEME OF MARKING

• Each correct response will get a score of 1 mark.

• Each incorrect response will get a score of -1/3 (minus-one-third).

• No credit will be given for the questions not answered or marked for review (Questions marked for review shall be considered as unanswered.

If any discrepancy in any question is found in the Entrance Examination, the candidate is advised to write to Associate Dean (Exam), AIIMS, New Delhi – 110 608 within 24 hours on E-mail-subdeanexamsaiims@hotmail.com. This mail will only be used for discrepancy related to question.

However, for other query please mail on aiims.fellowshipexams@gmail.com

5. METHOD OF SELECTION

Selections for Fellowship Programme are made through 2-Stage Performance Evaluation basis:

Stage I: Written test carrying 60 marks of 60 minutes duration in the subject wherein the candidate has applied

for. The question paper will consist of 60 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).

Stage II: Out of the candidates who have secured 50% or more marks [as per the decision of the meeting of the 116th Academic committee (item No. AC/116/10 dated 06.03.2018) in the written test (Stage-I), candidates 3 times the number of seats advertised will be called for departmental clinical/practical/lab based assessment (carrying 40 marks).

(a) Candidate must secure 50% marks in Stage-I to qualify for Stage-II (Departmental Assessment).

(b) Candidate must secure Overall more than 50% to become eligible for admission (both in stage-I & Stage-II combined)

(c) In case candidate gets >50% marks in Stage-I & <50% marks in Stage I & II combined, he will not be eligible for admission.

Final Selection: Final result will be declared based on total marks obtained in stage-1 and Stage-II Examination.

Note:

 I) The result of Stage-I will be available on website of the Examination Section. No individual intimation will be communicated to candidates.

II) Candidates who fail to attend any of the two stages mentioned above will not be eligible for admission.

Selected candidates are required to join between 01/07/2020 to 15/07/2020. The competent authority may permit an extension of joining till 31/07/2020 based on the merit of each case.

III) Last date for admission the Fellowship Programme will be 31.08.2020. In any circumstances, last date for admission will not be extended after 31st August, 2020.

6. METHOD OF RESOLVING TIES

According to age (Date of birth), the older candidate shall get preference over the younger one.

7. AGE LIMIT: No Upper age limit. However, for AIIMS, New Delhi Faculty applying under sponsorship category should be below 50 years on the last date of the online Registration.

8. Admission FEES: Rs.125/- for open candidate and Rs.1295/- for Sponsored Candidate.

9. LEAVE: 1st year 24days and 2nd Year 30days

A. MATERNITY LEAVE : The female fellows are entitled for maternity leaves as per Govt. of India rules during their course with full pay. Their period of registration / training will be extended for the equivalent period. The candidate will have to work for the extended period and the final examination of the candidate shall be held with next batch.

Maternity leave period will be assessed in a manner similar to EOL for the purpose of calculation of extension of tenure and postponement of exams. The period of registration and training will be extended for the number of days of Maternity Leave and the exam will be postponed by one session.

B. PATERNITY LEAVE : The Male fellows are entitled for paternity leaves as per Govt. of India rules. The tenure will be extended and exams will be postponed only if the total leaves exceed 24 days ( for one year fellowship programs) and 54 days ( for 2 years fellowship programs)

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10. EMOLUMENTS

Emoluments as applicable to the post of Senior Resident (3rd year plus 2 increments) as per 7th CPC as applicable. However, sponsored candidates are not entitled for any emoluments

11. THESIS/DISSERTATION: NA

12. LOG BOOK:

The candidates should maintain a logbook to maintain the record of day to day activities.

13. EXIT EXAMINATION

40% Internal Assessment and 60% Final Exit Examination (Practical only). 

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTION APPLICABLE TO FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME

EXAMINATIONS 

1. ONLINE REGISTRATION & SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FORM

Candidate should fill in the Online Application with utmost care and follow the instructions and help manual as given in the APPENDIX – II of the Prospectus, step by step. Candidate should fill in the Online Application form correctly. Incorrect filled form may leads to rejection.

A candidate seeking admission to the Entrance Examination is required to submit his/her application in the prescribed format available online with the Prospectus on www.aiimsexams.org. The cost of Application Form includes the fee for entrance examination which is non-refundable and no correspondence in this regard will be entertained. The candidate is required to go through the Prospectus carefully and acquaint himself/herself with all requirements with regard to filling of the online application form.

Online Registration: After selecting the online registration, fill the mandatory details asked for and deposit the prescribed fee through Debit/Credit card/Net Banking. After submitting fees filled required information step by step. Follow the Instructions scrupulously.

It will be the responsibility of the candidate to ensure that correct details are filled in the Registration Slip. The Institute will not be responsible for any incorrect information/cancellation of candidature/loss or lack of communication etc. due to wrong filled online Application form. 

All applicants are required to ensure that Photo/Signature/Left Thumb Impression is uploaded according to the instructions provided in the Prospectus. Failure to do so may result in rejection of applications. 

2. FIILING OF MORE THAN ONE APPLICATION/DUPLICATE APPLICATION FORM:-

No candidate is allowed to fill more than one application against the Seat/Department/Subject.

Duplicate applications form as any applicant will result in cancellation of all such applications. No intimation regarding such rejections will be given to the candidate a registration fees submitted against subject application will automatically be forfeited.

All applicants are required to ensure that Photo/Signature/Left Thumb Impression is uploaded according to the instructions provided in the Prospectus. Failure to do so may result in rejection of applications.

3. FILLING OF NAME OF COLLEGE OF UG & PG COURSES

There will be drop down facility of College Code and Name of College for qualifying of Undergraduate course in the Online Registration form. However, for qualifying of Postgraduate Course the name of College where the course has done will be filled by the candidate manually in the Text Box.

4. STATUS OF ONLINE REGISTRATION

Acknowledgement of successful Online Registration will be forwarded to applicant's Registered Email ID. The Registration Form will remain Under Review regarding uploaded images and eligibility. However, candidates can check their status of uploaded images within two working days from the date of online Registration is done and subsequent further status updates. The rejected images can be updated till the registration is open.

The candidates are advised to check final status of their Registration Form regarding images and eligibility and Admit Card which will be available on AIIMS website www.aiimsexams.org as per the schedule mentioned in the

"IMPORTANT DATES AT A GLANCE".  

Admit Card for Accepted Registration Form will only be uploaded on the website. If the status of Registration Form or Admit Card is not available on website, he/she should immediately write an email to the Assistant Controller of Examinations, AIIMS New Delhi-110608 on aiims.fellowshipexams@gmail.com along with full particulars of the Registration Form.

5. DOCUMENTS TO BE ATTACHED WITH REGISTRATION SLIP

I) No document is required, except the following applicability:

(i) Sponsored Candidates and Foreign nationals. 

Note: Sponsored/Foreign national category candidates should send the above documents in a separate envelope to the Asstt. Controller (Examinations), Examination Section, AIIMS, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi - 110 608 indicating their Registration No. on the top of the envelope and on the documents followed by the name of Department/Fellowship applied for.

(ii) The candidates who will qualify in Stage I result and called for Departmental Assessment must upload their self-attested/attested copies of certificates/documents in support of their educational qualifications, marks, date of birth, category, experience etc as indicated in Prospectus/Stage-I Result on website through My Page by login their credentials on the specific day mentioned in the Stage I result and Prospectus. Documents sent/submitted through speed post or in person will not be accepted

If a candidate fails to submit attested copies of the requisite documents as above, his/her candidature will be cancelled and he/she will not be allowed to participate in subsequent stages of selection/admission process.

6. SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION BY CANDIDATES WHO ARE EMPLOYED

The Institute does not have any objection if the candidates in employment apply for the above Fellowship Programme (except candidates for sponsored candidates submit their applications direct i.e. they are not required to submit their applications through proper channel). However, all such candidates should inform their employer in writing that they are applying for this Entrance Examination. They should also sign the Undertaking in the down loaded copy of Registration Slip that they have informed their employer about the submission of the application to AIIMS. If any communication is received from their department/office withholding permission to the candidate's appearing at the entrance examination/admission to the Fellowship Programme, the candidature/admission of the candidate will be cancelled, and no further correspondence in this regard will be entertained. (Sponsored candidates are required to route their Registration Slip through proper channel).

7. REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION OF "SPONSORED" CANDIDATES

a) Candidates who are permanent employees of any Central/State Government/Armed Forces or the Public Sector Undertaking/Autonomous Body can be sponsored by the respective Government/Defence Authorities or the Competent Authorities of PSU/Autonomous Body.

b) A State Government can sponsor candidates only for those Fellowship Programme which are not available in the State. A certificate regarding non-availability of the Fellowship (for which the candidate is being sponsored) in the concerned State, duly signed by the Secretary/Director General of Health Services of the Central / State Government/ DGAFMS/Competent Authority or PSU/Autonomous Body viz Director/Executive Head of the concerned organization, should be furnished in the format prescribed for this purpose.

c) All eligible "sponsored" candidates will be called by the Institute for an entrance test.

d) Seats as shown in the prospectus are available for "sponsored" candidates. Sponsored candidates will be designated as "Fellow".

e) The subject for which the candidate is being sponsored should be clearly specified in the sponsorship form by the sponsoring authority. The candidate can be sponsored for only one subject. The applications of those candidates who are sponsored for more than one subject will not be considered.

f) No "Sponsored" candidate will be paid any emoluments to the Institute during the training period. Such payments will be the responsibility of the sponsoring authority (i.e. Central/State Government or Defense Authorities).

 g) Sponsored candidates must submit/send sponsorship certificate in original from their employers in the following format along with the application form to the Asstt. Controller of Examinations, Examination Section, 1st Floor, Convergence Block, AIIMS, New Delhi-110 608. Those who fail to do so should submit it before the date of issue of Admit Cards as mentioned under "AT A GLANCE" in the Prospectus failing which their candidature will be cancelled.

8. REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION OF FOREIGN NATIONALS/OVERSEAS CITIZEN OF INDIA (OCI)

a) Foreign nationals are required to fill in the prescribed online application form indicating the choice of subject (only one subject) for admission to award of Fellowship Programme.

b) The foreign nationals are required to send their Registration Slip of Online application through Diplomatic Channel. They are also required to appear in the Competitive Entrance Examination along with other candidates. An 'Advance Copy' to be submitted at AIIMS, New Delhi before the last date of online registration. However the application of all such candidates will be processed only after receipt of the same through Diplomatic Channel.

c) The foreign nationals will be considered against the seats advertised under the "Sponsored" category for Fellowship Programme. They should be registered with MCI before they will be allowed to join the said course. If they are selected for the same.

d) Seats are not reserved in any discipline for foreign nationals (except the bilateral agreement between the Government of India and any other nation).

e) Nominations/No objection for the candidate should reach the Examination Section before the date of issue of the Admit Card as specified under "AT A GLANCE". In case of non-receipt of the nominations/clearance/no objection from the concerned Ministry by due date, their candidature will not be considered.

f) No emoluments will be paid by AIIMS to the Foreign National candidates.

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g) OVERSEAS CITIZEN OF INDIA (OCI): OCI registered under Section 7A of Citizenship Act 1955 are also eligible to appear in Fellowship Programme and all terms and conditions applicable for Indian Nationals will be applicable to the candidates. The candidate will submit proof of Registration as OCI under Section 7A of Citizenship Act 1955 to be eligible to appear for this test.