AIIMS, Awantipora
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| Type | Public medical university |
|---|---|
| Established | 2026 |
| Location | , , India |
| Due to be operational by the end of 2026 | |
The All India Institute of medical sciences, Awantipora (AIIMS Kashmir) will be a medical college in Awantipora, Pulwama district, Jammu and Kashmir, India.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
The project, promoted by the Government of India, was initiated on 7 November 2020 and was expected to be completed by 2 December 2025, with an estimated cost of US$229.85 million. As of 2025, the project is under implementation with the status "Notice to Proceed".
On 5 September 2023, the Indian government approved 94 faculty and 244 non-faculty for the college. Professors, assistant professors, medical officers, nurses, technical and administrative positions are among the positions available.[7]
As of November 2025[update], the college is expected to be fully operational by the end of 2026, according to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. Outpatient department services are projected to begin in March–April 2026, while the inpatient department and academic activities are expected to start by November or December 2026.[8][4]