NEW DELHI — The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, received the highest national ranking and top award for institutional excellence. This recognition occurred at the DHR-ICMR Health Research Excellence Summit 2025. The hospital released a statement confirming the achievement.
The Department of Health Research (DHR) and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) organized the summit. Union Minister of State for Health, Anupriya Singh Patel, inaugurated the event on Thursday.
Minister Patel addressed the summit. She highlighted India’s growing global prominence in health research and innovation. Patel noted this growth under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. She cited initiatives like MedTech Mitra, Rotavac, and COVID-19 vaccines as milestones of self-reliance and scientific excellence. The Minister also reaffirmed the government’s commitment. This commitment ensures research and innovation benefits reach all societal levels.
Award Recognizes AIIMS’ Research Impact
AIIMS Delhi secured the Overall Performance Excellence (Gold) ranking. This award acknowledges its significant contributions. These contributions span multiple key areas. They include research output quality, innovation, and translation of findings. Public health impact, capacity building, and extramural collaborations are also recognized.
The institution maintains a strong record of high-impact publications. It translates laboratory findings into new diagnostics and therapeutics. AIIMS also provides evidence-based contributions to national policies. The institute actively mentors young scientists. Its success in securing competitive research grants further distinguishes it.
These combined efforts position AIIMS at the forefront of India’s biomedical research. The national recognition reaffirms AIIMS New Delhi’s leadership. It highlights the institute’s ability to integrate patient care, teaching, and research. AIIMS effectively converts scientific discoveries into tangible public health outcomes, the statement confirmed.
AIIMS Director’s Statement
AIIMS Director Dr. M Srinivas congratulated the faculty, researchers, students, and staff. He spoke on the achievement. Dr. Srinivas stated this national gold ranking represents a collective effort. It reflects AIIMS’ ongoing pursuit of excellence in science, service, and innovation. He called it a proud moment for the entire AIIMS community.
Dr. Srinivas affirmed AIIMS Delhi’s steadfast mission. This mission involves advancing India’s health research leadership. The institute aims to contribute meaningfully to the national vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.