ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES

RISHIKESH

PROSPECTUS

MPH COURSE
January 2025 SESSION

Application Fees
Last Date of submission of
SC/ST/EWS: Rs. 1200/- + Transaction
application with requisite
Charges as applicable
documents & fee through
UR/OBC: 1500/- + Transaction Charges as
Registered Post/Speed Post:
applicable
15.10.2024 (5:00 PM)
PWD: Exempted from any fee

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 CONTENTS

S.
Particulars Page No.
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I About Public Health – AIIMS Rishikesh 03

II Number of Seats 03

III Tentative Dates 04

IV Summary of Examination Pattern 05

AIIMS RISHIKESH MPH Course PROSPECTUS 2025

V Objectives of MPH 06

VI At a Glance: Master of Public Health Program 06– 08

VII Format of OBC/SC/ST/EWS Category 09-11

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About Master of Public Health – AIIMS Rishikesh (MPH)

Public Health education for long has been expected to find solutions for multitude of Public Health
problems. However, the existing capacity and hence output in field of public health in India is highly
inadequate to meet these needs. To build and maintain a critical mass of Public Health experts, it is
essential to strengthen the training capacity of individuals working in healthcare.
The School of Public Health (SPH) at AIIMS Rishikesh is dedicated to provide excellence in public
health education, research, fellowship, training, and delivering the highest standards of care to the
community. The Master of Public Health (MPH) program at AIIMS Rishikesh is designed to provide
multidisciplinary training helping professionals tackle various public health issues and achieve
leadership positions.
The program aims to develop top-quality public health professionals capable of delivering
outstanding healthcare through evidence-based public health practices. At the School of Public
Health, AIIMS Rishikesh, students from diverse disciplinary and professional backgrounds receive
training through various pedagogical methods, including problem-solving exercises, field-based
training such as observerships in public health organizations, case studies, and other interactive
approaches.

AIIMS RISHIKESH MPH Course PROSPECTUS 2025

Number of Seats
Eligible Candidates Essential Qualification* Seats*#

10 (UR-05, OBC-
M.B.B.S./BDS/AYUSH (Alternative system of Medicine
Medical 02, SC-01, ST-01
in India) degree.
EWS- 01)
Total 10

Note: Proficiency in Hindi up to the 10th standard is desirable, as the MPH

course at AIIMS Rishikesh involves extensive fieldwork and public
interaction.

*Note 1: All applicants are hereby instructed to read the terms & conditions in the
prospectus, including the eligibility criteria carefully before filling the form. All Candidates
shall be provisionally allowed to write the examination (Stage-I). However, any
discrepancy found later in the applications form shall debar you from appearing in the
Stage-II of exam (Departmental Assessment) or Admission to the course as the case may
be.

#Note 2:
a) Reservation of seats as per Government of India rules.
b) Number and distribution of seats are subject to variation based on any periodic directives from
Competent Authority.

#Note 3: OBC Caste Certificate to be produced during 05.12.2023 to 04.12.2024 (as per format
attached, Annexure-1). EWS Certificate to be produced during 01.04.2024 to 04.12.2024 (as per
format attached, Annexure-3).

*Note 4: Qualifying Degree must be obtained on or before 04.12.2024 and recognized by National
Medical Commission, India /Dental Council of India.

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At a Glance: Important Points

Last Date for The duly filled-in application along with necessary documents
submission of and the applicable fee, should reach the “Examination
Application:
Cell, All India Institute of Medical Sciences,
Rishikesh (Uttarakhand)- 249203” on or
before 15.10.2024 at 5:00 PM through Registered
Post/Speed Post Only.

Applications sent via courier will not be entertained.

Applications received after the last date or incomplete in any
respect, or not accompanied by the required

AIIMS RISHIKESH MPH Course PROSPECTUS 2025

documents/information will not be considered.

The envelope should be superscribed “APPLICATION FOR THE

MPH, JANUARY, 2025 SESSION.”

MPH Course
Last Date for submission of Application: Up to 15.10.2024 Tuesday
E-mail regarding examination: Up to 04.11.2024 Monday
Written Entrance (MCQ) Examination Up to 19.11.2024 Tuesday
Departmental Assessment Up to 05.12.2024 Thursday
Result Up to 14.12.2024 Saturday

Declaration of Results
Results for the MPH entrance examination will only be available on the website at
www.aiimsrishikesh.edu.in.
The result of individual candidates will NOT be provided over the telephone, and candidates are
advised NOT to call the Examination Section for such information.

Application Fee
 General / OBC Category: Rs.1500/- + Transaction Charges as applicable
 SC/ST/EWS Category: Rs. 1200/- + Transaction Charges as applicable
 PWD Candidates are exempted from any Fee

Mode of payment: Through online only i.e.: NEFT/RTGS/UPI etc.,

Name of Bank: Punjab National Bank
Name of Account: AIIMS, Examination,
A/c No.: 6189000100046878.
IFSC Code: PUNB0618900.
Candidates who deposit the fee in cash will not be considered for the course.
All applicants are advised to carefully read the Prospectus and Help Manual before starting the
online registration and ensure that no column is left blank. In case of application rejection, no
correspondence or requests for reconsideration will be entertained. Applicants should download and
print the Registration Slip and retain a copy until the completion of the admission process.
Please visit www.aiimsrishikesh.edu.in regularly for the latest notifications/announcements as well any
Addendum/ Dedendum/Corrigendum/Latest updates etc. regarding the entrance examination.

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III- SUMMARY OF EXAMINATION PATTERN

(Please see text for details and explanations)

01 Mode of Examination Computer Based Test (CBT) [Online] / OMR

02 Date of Examination 19.11.2024

Reporting Time at
03 09.00 AM
examination Centre

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Location of Examination
04 AIIMS Rishikesh
Centre

05 Language of Paper English

Type of Written
06 Entrance Examination & Objective Type, 180 minutes
duration
200 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
 Research methodology and Biostatistics (30*)
 Epidemiology (30*)
No. of Questions  Population sciences (30*)
Important Topics with  National Health Programs (20*)
07
tentative marks  Basics of Public Health (15*)
distribution*  Basics of Nutrition (15*)
 General knowledge (20*)
 Logical reasoning (20*)
 Computer literacy (20*)

 1 mark for each correct answer

08 Marking Scheme
 No Negative Marking

09 Method of resolving ties Refer to Page 06

*The distribution of marks is tentative and subject to change without prior notice.

Note: Further details regarding the entrance examination will be provided in

the Admit Card.
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Objectives of MPH

On completion of MPH Course, a public health professional should be able to:

a. Identify and prioritize key public health issues.

b. Understand the principles involved in the management of health service organizations and in
planning the future development of health services.

c. Understand the principles involved in the economic assessment of health and

of services implemented/practiced for its protection and restoration.

d. Develop competency in research and understand the ethical principles relevant to public health
work.

e. Encourage community participation in health-related activities and programs.

AIIMS RISHIKESH MPH Course PROSPECTUS 2025

At a Glance: Master of Public Health

Admission to Course

1. Admission to the ninth batch of Master of Public Health course will commence in January 2025.

2. Admission to the courses offered at the Institute is based on merit, determined through an entrance
examination conducted by the Institute, following the issuance of a nationwide admission notice. The
admission notice is published in leading national newspapers across India.

Duration of MPH course: Full time Two Years course.

Method of Selection

Admission is based on Entrance Examination & Departmental assessment only

Selections for t h e Master of Public Health course are made through written examination
and an interview.

Stage I: A written test carrying 200 marks, with a duration of 180 minutes, in t h e subject t h e
candidate has applied for. The question paper will consist of 200 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
Candidates scoring more than 50% marks in Stage I will be considered for Stage II.

Stage II: Based on the merit list from Stage I, candidates, three times the number of seats
advertised, will be called for a departmental assessment (carrying 50 marks).

Final Selection: Candidates who secure 50% marks in Stage-I and II combined will be eligible for
admission and will be included in the final merit list.

Inter-Se Merit

In the event the two or more candidates obtained equal marks in t h e entrance examination,
inter-se- merit for selection to the course shall be determined as follows:

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a. If marks obtained in the entrance examination are also the same, then the older (in
age) candidate shall rank higher than the younger one. The final decision rests with
the Director, AIIMS Rishikesh.
b. A candidate who has made more attempts in passing the qualifying examination
(MBBS, BDS etc.) will rank lower than a candidate who has made fewer attempts.

c. If the number of attempts made in passing the qualifying examination (MBBS, BDS
etc.) is also the same, the candidate with higher marks in the qualifying examination
will rank higher than the candidate who has obtained lower marks.

Course Fee

Indian Nationals: Rupees Five thousand four hundred forty (₹ 5,440/-) for the two-year
course. This is a one-time, non-refundable payment.

Examination (During Course)

AIIMS RISHIKESH MPH Course PROSPECTUS 2025

At the end of each year, candidates will be examined both in theory and practical
examination. Internal assessment will be based on day-to-day assignments and their
evaluation. At the end of two years, successful candidates will be awarded Master of Public
Health Degree.

Joining time

Selected candidates must join on the prescribed date, as indicated in their admission letter.
The selection of candidates who fail to join by the specified date will be automatically
cancelled. Once the fee is deposited, it is non-refundable.

General Information

1) Candidates must fill out their online application form available on the AIIMS website i.e.
http://www.aiimsrishikesh.edu.in.

2) Incomplete applications will not be considered, and no correspondence will be

entertained in this matter. All particulars in the application form must be filled in carefully
and legibly. All claims made in the application must be supported with original
documents at the time of admission.

3) Candidates who have obtained their MBBS degree from a Medical College not
recognized by the Medical Council of India are not eligible to apply.

4) Candidates currently employed must forward their application through proper channel.
Applications forwarded through the proper channel should be sent to the Dean
(Examination) of the Institute and must reach the office of the Dean (Examination)
before the closing date.

5) No request for a change of category applied for will be entertained after submission of
the application to the Institute.

6) The number of vacancies where indicated is provisional and may be reduced/ increased
without prior notice.

7) Roll Numbers/Admit Cards for appearing in the entrance examination will be available for
download to eligible candidates from the website. Candidates can log into their accounts
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using their respective login ID and password. Roll numbers/admit cards will NOT be sent
by post.

8) Candidates are requested to cooperate with security personnel and other staff who are
instructed to carry out frisking at the entry of the examination hall/premises.

9) All candidates appearing for the entrance examination are instructed 'NOT TO BRING'
water bottles, car key (Remote), chains, any mobile phones/pager/pen/wrist
watch/ring/wallets/ladies’ purse/ornaments (Earrings, rings, etc.) or any other electronic
devices, even the envelope of admit card, to the examination hall. Candidates with these
articles will not be permitted to enter in the examination hall. Examination centers are not
responsible for the safe custody of candidates’ belongings, and candidates must make
their own arrangements for their safe keeping.

10) No TA/DA is admissible for the entrance examination/ interview/joining.

11) The decision of the Director of the Institute in the matter of selection of candidates in the

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applied course shall be final.

12) Any attempt on part of a candidate to influence the selection process, directly or
indirectly, will result in disqualification.

13) Selected candidates must pay the fees, etc. on the same day; failure to do so will result
in cancellation of their selection, and the seat will be offered to candidates on the waiting
list in order of merit.

14) Candidates selected for the course must furnish a migration certificate from the
University/Institute from which they passed their last examination at the time of joining,
along with all other certificates in original in support of their qualification, experience, etc.

15) No individual intimation will be sent to unselected candidates, and no correspondence

on this subject will be entertained.

16) The period of training is strictly full time, and candidates will not be allowed to pursue
any other course or employment during this period.

17) Private practice in any form during the course is prohibited.

18) Ragging is a cognizable offence, and is banned at the Institute. Stern action shall be
taken against any offenders. Any one indulging in ragging shall be punished according to
institution rules and the law.

19) These rules are subject to change in accordance with decisions of Institute taken from time
to time.

20) In case of any dispute, it shall be settled within the jurisdiction of Uttarakhand High court.

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(Annexure-1) PROFORMA FOR OTHER BACKWARD CLASS (OBC) CERTIFICATE

(Certificate to be produced by other Backward Classes applying for Admission to Central Educational
Institutions (CEIs), Under the Government of India)

This is to certify that Shri /Smt./Kum. Son/Daughter of

Shri/Smt. of Village/Town District/Division in the
State belongs to the Community which is recognized
as a backward class under:
(i) Resolution No. 12011/68/93-BCC(C) dated 10/09/93 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary
part I Section I No. 186 dated 13/09/93.
(ii) Resolution No. 12011/9/94-BCC dated 19/10/94-BCC dated 19/10/94 published in the Gazette of India
Extraordinary part I Section I No. 163 dated 20/10/94.
(iii) Resolution No. 12011/7/95-BCC dated 24/05/95 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary part I
Section I dated 25/05/95.
(iv) Resolution No. 12011/96/94-BCC dated 09/03/96.
(v) Resolution No. 12011/44/94-BCC dated 06/12/96 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary part I
Section I No. 210 dated 11/12/96.
(vi) Resolution No. 12011/13/97-BCC dated 03/12/97.
(vii) Resolution No. 12011/99/94-BCC dated 11/12/97.
(viii) Resolution No. 12011/68/98-BCC dated 27/10/99.
(ix) Resolution No. 12011/88/99-BCC dated 06/12/99 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part I
Section I No. 270 dated 06/12/99.
(x) Resolution No. 12011/36/99-BCC dated 04/04/2000 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part I
Section I No. 71 dated 04/04/2000.
(xi) Resolution No. 12011/44/99-BCC dated 21/09/2000 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part I
Section 1 No. 210 dated 21/09/2000.
(xii) Resolution No. 12015/09/2000-BCC dated 06/09/2001.
(xiii) Resolution No. 12011/01/2001-BCC dated 19/06/2003.
(xiv) Resolution No. 12011/04/2002-BCC dated 13/01/2004.
(xv) Resolution No. 12011/09/2004-BCC dated 16/01/2006 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary
Part I Section I No. 210 dated 16/01/2006.
Shri/Smt./Kum. and/or his family ordinarily reside(s) in
the District/Division of State.
This is also to certify that he/she does not belong to the persons/sections (Creamy Layer) mentioned in
Column 3 of the Scheduled to the Government of India. Department of Personnel & Training O.M. No.
36012/22/93-Estt. (SCT) dated 08/09/93 which is modified vide OM No. 36033/3/2004 Estt. (Res.) dated
09/03/2004 or the latest notification of the Government of India.
Dated:
District Magistrate/Competent Authority Seal NOTE:
a) The Term ordinarily used here will have the same meaning as in Section 20 of the Representation of
the People Act, 1950.
b) The authorities competent to issue Caste Certificates are indicated below:
(i) District Magistrate/Additional Magistrate/Collector/Deputy Commissioner/Additional Deputy
Commissioner/Deputy Collector/Ist Class Stipendiary Magistrate/Sub-Divisional Magistrate/Taluka
Magistrate/Executive Magistrate/Extra Assistant Commissioner (not below the rank of Ist Class
Stipendiary Magistrate.)
(ii) Chief Presidency Magistrate/Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate/Presidency Magistrate.
(iii) Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar.
(iv) Sub-Divisional Officer of the area where the candidate and/or his family resides.

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(Annexure-2)
PROFORMA FOR SC/ST CERTIFICATE
Form of certificate as prescribed in M.H.A., O.M., No. 42/21/49-N.G.S. dated the 28.1.1952, as revised in Dept. of
Per-& A.R. letter No. 36012/6/76-Est. (S.CT), dated the 29.10.1977, to be produced by candidate belonging to a
Scheduled Caste or a Scheduled Tribe in support of his/her claim.
CASTE CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that
Shri/Smt./Kum.*...................................................................................
son/daughter*of................................ of village/town*........................................in district/Division*. ................... of
the State/Union Territory* ................................................ belongs to the ................................ Caste/Tribe
which is recognised as a Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe* under:
• The Constitution (Scheduled Caste) Order, 1950
• The Constitution (Scheduled Tribe) Order, 1950
• The Constitution (Scheduled Caste) (Union Territories) Order, 1951
• The Constitution (Scheduled Tribe) (Union Territories) Order, 1951
% 1. (as amended by the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes Lists (Modification) Order, 1956, the Bombay
Reorganization Act, 1960, the Punjab Re-organization Act, 1966, the State of Himachal Pradesh Act, 1970 the
North Eastern Areas (Re-organization) Act, 1971 and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Orders,
(Amendment) Act, 1976). The Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Caste Order, 1956.
• The Constitution (Andaman and Nicobar Islands) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1959.
• The Constitution (Dadra and Nagar Haveli) Scheduled Caste Order, 1962.
• The Constitution (Dadra and Nagar Haveli) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1962.
• The Constitution (Pondichery) Scheduled Caste Order, 1964
• The Constitution (Uttar Pradesh) (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1967
• The Constitution (Goa, Daman & Diu) Scheduled Caste Order, 1968.
• The Constitution (Goa, Daman & Diu) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1968.
• The Constitution (Nagaland) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1970.
• The Constitution (Sikkim) Scheduled Caste Order, 1978.
• The Constitution (Sikkim) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1978.
% 2. Applicable in the case of Scheduled Caste/Schedule Tribe persons who have migrated from one
State/ Union Territory Administration:
This certificate is issued on the basis of the Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe certificate issued to Shri/
Smt*...................................father/mother of Shri/Smt/Kum*...........................of village/town*. ....................... in
District/Division* of the State/Union Territory* ........................ who belongs to the ............... caste/tribe which is
recognised as a Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe* in the State/Union Territory*............... issued by the
(name
of prescribed authority) vide their No.................date.......... % 3. Shri*/Smt.*/Kum* ..................and/or his/her*
family ordinary reside(s) in village/town* ..................... of the State/Union Territory of......................
Signature............................
Place ....................... State/Union Territory **Designation............................
Date ....................... (With seal of Office)
• Please delete the words which are not applicable.
• Please quote specific Presidential Order.

% Delete the paragraph which is not applicable.

** Should be signed by the Authorities empowered to issue Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe certificates
as specified above.

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(Annexure-3)
PROFORMA FOR ECONOMICALLY WEAKER SECTIONS (EWS) CERTIFICATE

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