AIIMS Rewari gets 50 MBBS seats approved for 2026-27 session
Synopsis
AIIMS Rewari has received central approval for its first batch of 50 MBBS students for 2026-27, making it India's 22nd AIIMS under the PMSSY. For a state that has long sent medical aspirants elsewhere, this marks a structural shift in Haryana's healthcare and education capacity.
Key Takeaways
The Government of India has approved 50 MBBS seats at AIIMS Rewari (Majra) for the 2026-27 academic session .
AIIMS Rewari is being set up under Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) as India's 22nd AIIMS .
Haryana also hosts the National Cancer Institute (NCI) at Badhsa, Jhajjar — the second campus of AIIMS New Delhi .
Public Health Engineering Minister Ranbir Gangwa said a survey is underway to upgrade Hisar's ageing drinking water distribution network.
Energy Minister Anil Vij confirmed all iron poles will be replaced with PCC poles by UHBVNL at no cost to consumers.
Haryana Health Minister Arti Singh Rao on Monday informed the state Assembly that the Government of India has approved admission of 50 MBBS students at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rewari — located in Majra — for the 2026-27 academic session. The announcement came during Question Hour, marking a significant milestone for medical education in the state.
About AIIMS Rewari
AIIMS Rewari is being established under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) as the country's 22nd AIIMS, carrying the status of an institute of national importance. The institution will house a full-fledged medical college alongside its clinical facilities, expanding access to premier medical education in the region.
Haryana's Central AIIMS Institutions
Minister Rao noted that Haryana is home to two major institutions linked to the Centre's AIIMS network. The first is the National Cancer Institute (NCI) at Badhsa in Jhajjar, which functions as the second campus of AIIMS New Delhi. The NCI is a dedicated tertiary-care centre for cancer treatment, prevention, early detection, research, and human resource development. The second is the newly operationalising AIIMS Rewari, now cleared for its inaugural MBBS intake.
Other Assembly Developments
In a separate exchange, Public Health Engineering Minister Ranbir Gangwa told the Assembly that steps are underway to improve the drinking water supply system in Hisar city. He said the city draws water from the Bhakra canal through seven canal-based waterworks, but acknowledged that ageing pipelines in parts of the city have led to leakages, pipe bursts, and low water pressure. A survey is currently underway to replace or upgrade the distribution network.
Irrigation and Water Resources Minister Shruti Choudhry confirmed that canal-based irrigation water supply has been ensured across the Adampur and Nalwa Assembly constituencies. She said around 48 canals and channels fall in these two constituencies. Of these, 47 are being supplied water up to their tail-ends as per the approved rotation schedule — running for eight days followed by a 16-day closure period. Rehabilitation of the remaining channel, Basra Sub-Minor No. II, has been approved by the government.
Energy Minister Anil Vij informed the House that all iron poles — including tubular and channel poles — will be replaced with PCC poles by Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Ltd (UHBVNL) at its own cost. The move is aimed at improving electrical infrastructure safety across the state.
With AIIMS Rewari's first MBBS batch now cleared, Haryana takes a concrete step toward reducing the state's longstanding dependence on out-of-state medical institutions for both education and specialised care.
Point of View
And the real test will be how quickly the institution scales faculty, infrastructure, and clinical load. Haryana's NCI at Jhajjar has existed for years yet remains underutilised relative to its potential; AIIMS Rewari must avoid the same trajectory. The broader question is whether these centrally-funded institutions are being designed to serve Haryana's rural healthcare deficit or to add to a national tally of AIIMS campuses that look better on paper than in practice.
NationPress
31 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many MBBS seats have been approved at AIIMS Rewari?
The Government of India has approved 50 MBBS seats at AIIMS Rewari for the 2026-27 academic session. The approval was confirmed by Haryana Health Minister Arti Singh Rao in the state Assembly on Monday.
What is AIIMS Rewari and where is it located?
AIIMS Rewari is a new central government medical institution being established in Majra, Rewari, Haryana. It is being set up under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) and will be India's 22nd AIIMS with the status of an institute of national importance.
What is the National Cancer Institute at Jhajjar?
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) at Badhsa in Jhajjar is the second campus of AIIMS New Delhi. It is a dedicated tertiary-care institution focused on cancer treatment, prevention, early detection, research, and medical human resource development.
What other issues were raised in the Haryana Assembly session?
Ministers addressed drinking water supply problems in Hisar city — where ageing pipelines are causing leakages and low pressure — and confirmed irrigation water supply in Adampur and Nalwa constituencies. Energy Minister Anil Vij also announced that UHBVNL will replace all iron poles with PCC poles at its own cost.
When will AIIMS Rewari begin admissions?
Admissions are approved for the 2026-27 academic session, meaning the first batch of 50 MBBS students is expected to be enrolled in the current cycle, subject to completion of regulatory processes.
