Jump to content

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Vijaypur

Coordinates: 32°33′50″N 75°01′48″E / 32.564°N 75.030°E / 32.564; 75.030
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Vijaypur, Jammu
MottoAarogya param baghya
TypePublic
Established2020; 5 years ago (2020)
PresidentDr. Y. K. Gupta
DirectorDr. Shakti Kumar Gupta
Academic staff
80
Students281
Undergraduates281
Postgraduates45
Location, ,
India

32°33′50″N 75°01′48″E / 32.564°N 75.030°E / 32.564; 75.030
CampusUrban
AffiliationsAutonomous
Websitewww.aiimsjammu.edu.in
Map

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Vijaypur, Jammu also known as AIIMS Jammu is a public medical research university and hospital in Vijaypur, Samba district, Jammu division, Jammu and Kashmir, India.[1][2]

History

[edit]

On 7 November 2015, All India Institute of Medical Sciences for Jammu division, Jammu and Kashmir was conceived by the Government of India.[3] Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the institute on 3 February 2019, and inaugurated on 20 February 2024.[4][5]

Academics

[edit]

The institute became operational with the first batch of 50 MBBS students, one of the four AIIMS(s) to become operational in academic year 2020-21.The seats capacity was further increased with an intake of 62 MBBS students in academic year 2021-22.[6]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Preparations begin for first MBBS batch at AIIMS Kashmir". 8 August 2021.
  2. ^ "Virtual classes of 1st yr MBBS students start in AIIMS". The Pioneer. 3 January 2021. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
  3. ^ "Status check of 12 new AIIMS announced by PM Modi's government". 3 October 2017. Retrieved 30 June 2025.
  4. ^ "PM Modi lays foundation stones for AIIMS, other projects in Jammu". The Tribune. 3 February 2019. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
  5. ^ "PM Modi inaugurates AIIMS Jammu". Retrieved 30 June 2025.
  6. ^ "MBBS first year virtual classes for new academic session of AIIMS Rishikesh & Vijaypur (Jammu) Commence". The Hawk. 3 January 2021. Retrieved 17 January 2021.