Established in 2017 as an Institute of National Importance, AIIMS Guwahati is a premier autonomous medical university and hospital located in Changsari, Assam. It was established under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) to correct regional imbalances in healthcare and was formally inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in April 2023.

The institution offers an annual intake of 125 MBBS students and has expanded to include B.Sc Nursing, MD/MS, and PhD programs. Spanning a lush 189-acre campus, the facility features a 750-bed hospital with over 25 specialty and super-specialty departments, including advanced trauma care and a state-of-the-art oncology wing. As the first AIIMS in Northeast India, it serves as a critical hub for high-quality medical education, research, and tertiary healthcare for the entire region.

MBBS course, which has a total duration of 5.5 years, encompassing 4.5 years of academic study (theory & practical) and a mandatory 1-year rotating internship.

Around ₹26,000 to ₹27,000 for the entire MBBS course

• Separate, well-furnished hostels for boys and girls.
• A fully air-conditioned hub with over 1,200 print books and access to major digital databases like PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Cochrane Library.
• Modern simulation labs with mannequins and virtual reality tools for clinical skill development, plus department-specific labs (Anatomy, Biochemistry, etc.).
• Technologically equipped halls with seating capacities of 150 to 300, featuring smart boards and advanced AV systems.
• On-campus State Bank of India (SBI) branch and ATM facilities for easy financial access.

MBBS admission is through NEET UG, followed by MCC Counselling, requiring a valid NEET score, minimum PCB marks (50% Gen/40% SC/ST/OBC), age 17+, and document submission (X-ray, ECG, reports, etc.) during reporting after seat allotment via counseling rounds. The process involves clearing NEET, registering for MCC, choosing AIIMS Guwahati in choice filling, and completing formalities.