Master of Public Health [MPH]

AIIMS Rishikesh’s Master of Public Health is a two-year full-time postgraduate programme with 10 seats, open to holders of medical, AYUSH, nursing, veterinary, engineering, and social science degrees. Admission is through a written MCQ entrance exam followed by a departmental assessment. Total course fee is INR 5,440 for the complete two-year programme. AIIMS Rishikesh is ranked 13th in NIRF Medical 2025. 📋 Admission Status: Admissions expected to open November 2026 (Tentative). AIIMS Rishikesh MPH Fees 2026 Component Amount (INR) Registration Charges INR 500 Tuition Fee INR 700 Laboratory Charges INR 1,800 Amalgamated Fund INR 1,440 Refundable Security Deposit INR 1,000 Total Fees INR 5,440 Security deposit of INR 1,000 is refundable on programme completion. All other fee components are non-refundable once paid per AIIMS Rishikesh fee policy. Mess charges are payable separately and are not included in the above total. AIIMS Rishikesh MPH Admission 2026 Event Date Application Deadline 06 November 2025 Written Entrance Exam (MCQ) 02 December 2025 Departmental Assessment 08 December 2025 Result Declaration 13 December 2025 Class Commencement January 2026 Applications were accepted only via Registered or Speed Post and not through online mode. The written exam covered research methodology, epidemiology, demography, health programmes, nutrition, and reasoning. Minimum 75% attendance is mandatory throughout the two-year course at AIIMS Rishikesh. The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change. Eligibility Criteria MBBS, BDS, or AYUSH degree holders from a recognised university with qualifying degree completed by December 2025 (for 2026 session) Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Veterinary Sciences, or B.E. or B.Tech. with minimum 55% aggregate marks Master’s degree in Physiotherapy, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Agriculture Sciences, or Social Sciences with minimum 50% marks Proficiency in Hindi up to Class 10 is desirable but not mandatory for admission Admission Process Download the application form from aiimsrishikesh.edu.in and fill in all mandatory fields Send completed application with demand draft and self-attested documents via Registered or Speed Post before the deadline Appear in the written examination of 200 MCQs to be completed in 180 minutes at the designated centre Shortlisted candidates attend a departmental assessment at AIIMS Rishikesh on the notified date Merit list is published on the official website and selected candidates receive admission letters ✓ Opt for this if Hold an MBBS, BDS, or AYUSH degree and want to move into public health Seeking a postgraduate programme at a central institution with minimal fees Interested in epidemiology, health programme evaluation, and community medicine research Planning a career with government health departments, ICMR, or international health bodies ✗ Skip if Degree is outside medicine, AYUSH, nursing, veterinary, engineering, or social sciences Preference is for clinical specialisation via NEET PG over public health career Seeking a programme with structured corporate or hospital placement assistance AIIMS Rishikesh MPH Scholarships 2026 Scholarship Amount Eligibility Post-Matric Scholarship for SC and ST Course fee plus maintenance allowance SC or ST candidates enrolled in recognised postgraduate programmes at central institutes Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Based on fee structure Non-creamy layer OBC candidates pursuing postgraduate courses at recognised institutions EWS Scholarship As per NSP norms Economically Weaker Section candidates with income certificate from competent authority Central Sector Scholarship INR 12,000 per year Candidates in top 20th percentile of Class 12 with family income below INR 8 lakh Applications are submitted via scholarships.gov.in before the October cutoff each year. Given the minimal course fee, the maintenance component of scholarships provides most benefit. According to an external review site Ranking 2025, AIIMS Rishikesh ranks 14 out of 630 colleges in India and 1st in state Uttarakhand for its MPH program. 7 out of 20 under India Today Medical Ranking 2025. 13 out of 50 under NIRF Medical Ranking 2025. 17 out of 70 under IIRF Medical Ranking 2025. Read more on AIIMS Rishikesh Rankings here AIIMS Rishikesh MPH FAQs Ques. What is the eligibility for MPH at AIIMS Rishikesh? Ans. AIIMS Rishikesh MPH is open to MBBS, BDS, and AYUSH degree holders, as well as candidates with Bachelor’s degrees in Nursing, Veterinary Sciences, or Engineering with minimum 55% marks. Master’s degree holders in Physiotherapy, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Agriculture Sciences, or Social Sciences with at least 50% marks are also eligible. The seat matrix has 8 seats for medical and AYUSH graduates and 2 dedicated seats for in-service medical professionals. Ques. How is the MPH entrance exam at AIIMS Rishikesh structured? Ans. The AIIMS Rishikesh MPH entrance exam consists of 200 multiple-choice questions to be answered in 180 minutes. Each correct answer carries one mark and there is no negative marking. The paper covers research methodology, epidemiology, demography, health programmes, nutrition, general knowledge, reasoning ability, and computer literacy. Candidates who clear the written exam are then called for a departmental assessment at AIIMS Rishikesh before final selection. Ques. What is the total fee for MPH at AIIMS Rishikesh? Ans. The total fees for the two-year MPH programme at AIIMS Rishikesh amount to INR 5,440, covering registration, tuition, laboratory, and amalgamated fund charges. Of this, INR 1,000 is a refundable security deposit returned on programme completion. All other charges are non-refundable. Mess charges are separate and not included in this amount. The fees are among the lowest for a postgraduate public health programme at any premier central medical institution. Ques. How many MPH seats are available at AIIMS Rishikesh and what is the reservation policy? Ans. AIIMS Rishikesh offers 10 MPH seats in total. Of these, 8 are open to MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and other eligible degree holders, while 2 seats are reserved exclusively for in-service medical professionals. Reservation follows Government of India norms: 15% for SC, 7.5% for ST, 27% for OBC (non-creamy layer), 10% for EWS, and 5% for PwBD candidates subject to merit. Ques. What career options are available after MPH from AIIMS Rishikesh? Ans. After completing MPH from AIIMS Rishikesh, graduates can pursue careers in national health programme management, epidemiological research, and health policy. Opportunities exist with government bodies such as the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, ICMR, NIHFW, and state health departments. International organisations including WHO, UNICEF, and various global health NGOs recruit MPH professionals with a background from premier Indian medical institutions. Ques. When do AIIMS Rishikesh MPH applications open each year? Ans. AIIMS Rishikesh MPH applications typically open around October or November each year, with the written entrance exam held in December. The 2026 session saw applications closing on 06 November 2025, followed by an entrance exam on 02 December 2025 and results on 13 December 2025. For the 2027 session, applications are expected to open around November 2026. Candidates should monitor aiimsrishikesh.edu.in for the official notification.