Faculty Vacancies Across AIIMS Institutions in India Raise Concerns

Expanding Medical Seats, Shrinking Options? The Growing UG–PG Gap in India’s Medical Education

14 Mar, 2026 16 mins read 104 views

India is rapidly expanding medical education with thousands of new MBBS and PG seats, yet a growing UG-PG imbalance creates intense competition for specialization. This article explores the widening gap, pressure on young doctors, super-specialization trends, quality concerns, and needed reforms for sustainable healthcare workforce development.

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Faculty Vacancies Across AIIMS Institutions in India Raise Serious Concerns: Over 34% Faculty Posts Vacant at AIIMS Delhi

12 Feb, 2026 22 mins read 211 views

AIIMS institutions across India are facing major staffing shortages. AIIMS Delhi alone has 446 vacant faculty posts out of 1306 sanctioned positions, with 2542 non faculty posts also unfilled. Newer institutes show even higher vacancy rates, including AIIMS Mangalagiri with about 52% faculty posts vacant, AIIMS Deoghar nearly 50%, AIIMS Rajkot around 48% and AIIMS Bibinagar about 45%.