{"id":3038,"date":"2026-01-22T13:53:50","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T13:53:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bestpsychologycoaching.com\/news\/?p=3038"},"modified":"2026-01-22T13:55:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T13:55:17","slug":"aiims-delhi-phd-psychiatry-admission-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bestpsychologycoaching.com\/news\/aiims-delhi-phd-psychiatry-admission-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"AIIMS PhD Psychiatry Admission 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has invited applications for its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.upseducation.in\/psychology-classes\/net-psychology-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PhD<\/a> in Psychiatry program for the academic session of 2026-27.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested and eligible applicants who wish to apply for the program can do so by completing the online application form before the deadline. Read on to learn more about the program details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Method of Selection and Seat Allocation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Selection in the AIIMS New Delhi\u2019s PhD Psychiatry program will be based on the following <strong>3-stage process<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stage I &amp; Stage II: Written Entrance Examination (CBT)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Stages I and II are conducted together as a <strong>single computer-based test<\/strong> of <strong>90 minutes<\/strong>, carrying a total of <strong>70 marks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Stage I \u2013 Aptitude Test (30 Marks)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>30 MCQs (<em>1 mark each<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From English (<em>written &amp; verbal ability<\/em>), Biostatistics, Research Methodology, Cell Biology, Laboratory Technology and related areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stage II \u2013 Subject-Specific Test (40 Marks)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>40 MCQs (<em>1 mark each<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Subject-based questions at <strong>MD\/MS\/MDS\/MSc entrance level<\/strong>, relevant to the chosen discipline (<em>Psychiatry<\/em>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eligibility for Stage III:<\/strong> Candidates must score <strong>at least 35 marks (combined)<\/strong> in Stage I + Stage II to qualify for the next stage. Those who do not meet this cutoff are <strong>not considered further<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Special Weightage (10 Marks)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Eligible candidates may receive <strong>10 additional marks<\/strong>, which are added to the Stage I + II score <strong>before shortlisting for Stage III<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A. For Medical\/Dental\/Nursing Candidates<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Must qualify for <strong>Stage III<\/strong>, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must hold a recognized <strong>medical or nursing degree<\/strong>, such as:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MBBS, BDS, MDS, DNB, MD, MS, DM, MCh, or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MSc (Nursing) or equivalent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>B. For Non-Medical Candidates<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Must qualify for <strong>Stage III<\/strong>, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must have qualified for <strong>one national-level fellowship examination<\/strong> in the <strong>last two years (January 2024 \u2013 January 2026)<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CSIR\u2013UGC NET (JRF)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ICMR\u2013JRF<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DBT\u2013JRF<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NBHM Screening Test<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>NOTE:<\/strong> Such candidates must apply under the <strong>Own Fellowship (OF)<\/strong> category, and the fellowship must be <strong>tenable at AIIMS New Delhi<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Conditions for Claiming Special Weightage<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The fellowship result must be declared between <strong>January 2024 and January 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The fellowship must be <strong>officially awarded<\/strong> (<em>qualification alone is not sufficient<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>valid fellowship award letter<\/strong> must be uploaded during the application process<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incomplete or invalid documents will lead to <strong>rejection of the special weightage claim<\/strong>, with no further opportunity for correction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>NOTE:<\/strong> AIIMS will publish a list of candidates whose fellowship documents are found valid <strong>before the declaration of Stage I &amp; II results<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stage III: Departmental Assessment (20 Marks)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After combining:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Stage I<\/strong>, <strong>Stage II<\/strong>, and <strong>Special weightage<\/strong> (<em>if applicable<\/em>), AIIMS will shortlist candidates <strong>three times the number of available seats<\/strong> for a <strong>departmental clinical\/practical\/laboratory-based assessment<\/strong>, carrying <strong>20 marks<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>AIIMS adds these marks to the previous total to calculate the final score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Merit &amp; Admission<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Candidates must score <strong>at least 50% overall (50 out of 100)<\/strong> across <strong>Stage I + Stage II (<em>including special weightage<\/em>) + Stage III<\/strong> to be considered for admission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If AIIMS later finds the special weightage invalid, it will withdraw the marks and recalculate the final merit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Seat Allocation Process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Candidates are eligible <strong>only for the department to which they applied<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AIIMS allots seats strictly in order of merit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candidates with an <strong>Own Government Fellowship (OF)<\/strong> may choose from:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Own Fellowship (OF) seats, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fellowship Available (FA) seats (<em>if eligible<\/em>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candidates <strong>without<\/strong> an \u201cOwn Fellowship\u201d can choose <strong>only FA seats<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candidates who <strong>do not join or resign after joining<\/strong> are <strong>not eligible for further rounds<\/strong> of seat allocation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>NOTE:<\/strong> All seats in the department are pooled together and allotted strictly based on merit, with seat type (OF\/FA) decided at the time of allotment, depending on candidate eligibility.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eligibility Criteria &amp; Number of Seats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>PhD in Psychiatry at AIIMS Delhi (2026)<\/strong> offers <strong>4 seats<\/strong>, split equally between <strong>Fellowship Available (FA)<\/strong> and <strong>Own Fellowship (OF)<\/strong> categories. Each seat is tied to a <strong>specific research project<\/strong> with defined eligibility requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fellowship Available (FA) Seats \u2013 2 Seats<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Seat<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Research Project<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Major Research Area<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>FA1<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Manual-assisted tailored brief intervention for cardiovascular risk reduction in patients with depression (RCT)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Major depression\/Mood disorders<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>&#8211;<\/strong> MA\/MSc Psychology or Clinical Psychology (<em><strong>3 years experience<\/strong> required<\/em>)<br><br><strong>&#8211;<\/strong> MA Clinical Psychology (RCI) (formerly MPhil Clinical Psychology) (<em>1 year experience required<\/em>)<br><br><strong>&#8211;<\/strong> Candidates with BA\/BSc Psychology\/Clinical Psychology degrees may also apply<br><br><strong>&#8211;<\/strong> <strong>Age limit:<\/strong> 35 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>FA2<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">School-based transdiagnostic trauma-focused CBT for adolescents with depression, anxiety, and PTSD (RCT, Delhi NCR)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Adolescent Mental Health<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>&#8211;<\/strong> MA\/MSc Psychology or Clinical Psychology (<em>2 years experience required<\/em>)<br><br><strong>&#8211;<\/strong> Candidates with BA\/BSc Psychology\/Clinical Psychology degrees may apply<br><br><strong>&#8211;<\/strong> <strong>Age limit:<\/strong> 35 years<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Own Fellowship (OF) Seats \u2013 2 Seats<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Seat<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Research Project<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Major Research Area<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>OF1<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">School-based transdiagnostic trauma-focused CBT for adolescents with depression, anxiety, and PTSD (RCT, Delhi NCR)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Adolescent Mental Health<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>&#8211;<\/strong> MA\/MSc Psychology or Clinical Psychology<br><br><strong>&#8211;<\/strong> MA Clinical Psychology (RCI) (formerly MPhil Clinical Psychology) <br><br><strong>&#8211;<\/strong> Candidates with BA\/BSc Psychology\/Clinical Psychology degrees may apply<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>OF2<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Preconception integrated healthcare for women: development of a perceived health risk assessment tool and community-based health risk reduction sensitization program<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Women&#8217;s Mental Health<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>&#8211;<\/strong> MA\/MSc Psychology or Clinical Psychology <br><br><strong>&#8211;<\/strong> MA Clinical Psychology (RCI) (formerly MPhil Clinical Psychology) <br><br><strong>&#8211;<\/strong> Candidates with BA\/BSc Psychology\/Clinical Psychology degrees may apply<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Points<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>FA seats<\/strong> require <strong>work experience<\/strong> for MA\/MSc candidates (FA1 \u2013 3 years; FA2 \u2013 2 years), while <strong>OF seats<\/strong> have <strong>no experience requirement<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The age limit<\/strong> of <strong>35 years<\/strong> applies only to <strong>FA seats<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All candidates must have a <strong>relevant psychology degree<\/strong> (<em>BA, BSc, MA, MSc, or MA Clinical Psychology (RCI) (formerly MPhil Clinical Psychology<\/em>)).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>OF candidates<\/strong> must also have a <strong>valid fellowship<\/strong> to claim OF seats.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exam Pattern<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Particulars<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Details<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Mode of Examination<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Computer-Based Test (CBT) \u2013 Online<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">90 minutes (Stage I &amp; II combined)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Centre<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Delhi\/NCR only<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Shifts<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">One shift, Morning<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Timing<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">10:00 AM \u2013 11:30 AM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Language<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">English<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Type of Exam<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Objective Type (MCQs)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Number of Questions<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">70 (<strong>Stage I:<\/strong>&nbsp;30,&nbsp;<strong>Stage II:<\/strong>&nbsp;40)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Distribution of Questions<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2013&nbsp;<strong>Medical\/Dental\/Nursing candidates:<\/strong>&nbsp;Aptitude &amp; English (30), Subject-related (40)<br><br>\u2013&nbsp;Non-Medical candidates:&nbsp;Aptitude &amp; English (30), Subject-related (40)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Marking Scheme<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>\u2013&nbsp;Correct Answer:<\/strong>&nbsp;+1 <br><strong>\u2013&nbsp;Incorrect Answer:<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2212\u2153 (<em>negative marking<\/em>) <br><strong>\u2013&nbsp;Unanswered\/Marked for Review:<\/strong>&nbsp;0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Tie-Breaking Rule<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">In case of a tie, preference is given to the older candidate (<em>based on Date of Birth<\/em>).<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Course Duration &amp; Extensions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The PhD in Psychiatry at AIIMS New Delhi follows a structured registration timeline:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Minimum duration:<\/strong> 3 years (from registration to thesis submission)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maximum duration:<\/strong> 5 years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Extension Policy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Dean Committee may recommend an extension of up to 6 months beyond 5 years, subject to final approval by the Dean\/Director.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In exceptional circumstances (such as medical emergencies or natural calamities), the Academic Committee may approve a further extension of up to 6 months.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AIIMS does not grant extensions retrospectively, and candidates must obtain approval in advance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Chief Guide<\/strong> must clearly justify any delay and present the case before the Academic Committee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AIIMS will cancel the PhD registration if a candidate fails to submit the thesis within the approved maximum period, including extensions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AIIMS does not permit extensions beyond 6 years without valid, exceptional justification.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ALSO READ: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestpsychologycoaching.com\/news\/psychology-entrance-exam-preparation-time\/\">How Much Time Does It Take To Prepare For Psychology Entrance Exams? A Realistic Guide for Students<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Application Procedure &amp; Fee<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on the mentioned link to get the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aiimsexams.ac.in\/advertisement\/696632d1aa8f52db1aaf1086\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Application form &amp; Prospectus<\/a> for&nbsp;PhD Psychiatry at AIIMS New Delhi.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once there, candidates must register and then log in with their credentials gained from registration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After that, fill out the form, upload the required documents carefully, and consult the prospectus if you face any issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candidates then need to pay the application fee and submit the form. You\u2019ll find the path to the payment gateway through the application form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Application Fee:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>General\/OBC:<\/strong>&nbsp;Rs. 2000 + transaction charges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SC\/ST\/EWS:<\/strong>&nbsp;Rs. 1600 + transaction charges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PwBD:<\/strong>&nbsp;Exempted from fee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mode of Payment:<\/strong>&nbsp;Debit\/Credit Card\/Net Banking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Dates &amp; Additional Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Event<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Date<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Last Date to Submit Online Application<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">January 26th, 2026 (up to 5:00 PM)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Application Status (Accepted \/ Rejected) Available on \u2018MyPage\u2019<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">January 30th, 2026 (Friday)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Last Date for MoHFW Approval for Foreign Nationals (NOC)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">January 30th, 2026 (up to 5:00 PM)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Admit Card Release &amp; Roll Number Allotment<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">February 4th, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>PhD Entrance Examination (CBT \u2013 Online Mode)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">February 7th, 2026 (Saturday)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Expected Date of Written Test Result<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">February 17th, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Departmental Assessment<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">February 24th &amp; 25th, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Final Result Declaration<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">March 3rd, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Last Date for Joining the PhD Program<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">March 31st, 2026<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aiimsexams.ac.in\/auth\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>AIIMS Exam Portal<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Need more help?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For more details about the program or information about psychology entrance examinations, you can&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.upseducation.in\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>contact us<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;at UPS Education using the details below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact no<\/strong>: +91-9990717772<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Website<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/upseducation.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>upseducation.in<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has invited applications for its PhD in Psychiatry program for the academic session of 2026-27. 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