OPD Appointment at AIIMS Raipur: A Patient Guide

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Raipur is a central-government tertiary care institute run under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. It is the referral point for patients from across Chhattisgarh and from parts of neighbouring Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, and Jharkhand, offering outpatient, emergency, and inpatient care across general and super-specialty departments. Because it is a central-government institute, treatment is heavily subsidised, and Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY and CGHS are both applicable here.

OPD appointments can be booked online through the national Online Registration System (ORS) at ors.gov.in or the AIIMS Raipur mobile application, or arranged in person at the hospital's registration counter. A small OPD card fee applies at the counter regardless of how the appointment was booked. This guide explains the registration process, what to expect on the day, and how government schemes reduce the cost of treatment.

Registration and OPD fees at AIIMS Raipur

Fees are set by the central government and are subject to periodic revision. Confirm the current amount at the registration counter or on aiimsraipur.edu.in before your visit.

• OPD card / registration fee — Every new OPD patient needs an OPD card from the registration counter. Independent patient-guide sources put this at a nominal Rs 10; the institute's own website does not publish the current figure, so confirm the exact amount at the counter on the day of your visit.
• Online booking (ORS portal / AIIMS Raipur app) — Booking a slot through ors.gov.in or the AIIMS Raipur mobile app is free. You still pay the nominal counter fee when you collect your physical OPD card.
• Diagnostic tests (X-ray, blood work, CT, MRI) — Charged at subsidised government/AIIMS rates. PM-JAY and CGHS beneficiaries may have eligible tests covered under their scheme — verify at the respective scheme counter inside the hospital.
• Patients facing financial hardship — Those who cannot afford treatment should approach the hospital's medical social service section, which can advise on the relief options available to central-government institute patients.

Government schemes that help cover treatment

• Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY — AIIMS Raipur, as a central-government institute, is empanelled under PM-JAY. Eligible families get cashless inpatient and day-care treatment up to Rs 5 lakh per family per year; the hospital bills the scheme directly and the patient is not charged for covered packages. Check eligibility at pmjay.gov.in or the hospital's PM-JAY desk.
• CGHS (Central Government Health Scheme) — Raipur has CGHS wellness centres (including one at Pandri) serving central-government employees, pensioners, and dependents. CGHS beneficiaries can access AIIMS Raipur with a valid CGHS card, and for elective specialist visits, a referral from their CGHS wellness centre.
• Chhattisgarh state health scheme (context) — Chhattisgarh's own state health assurance programme, the Dr Khubchand Baghel Swasthya Sahayata Yojana (DKBSSY, portal dkbssy.cg.nic.in), primarily covers the state's own network of government and empanelled private hospitals. If you hold a Chhattisgarh ration card and are unsure whether it applies at a central institute like AIIMS Raipur, confirm at the hospital's scheme desk.

Rates shown are as per the Official Website of AIIMS Raipur (2026) and are subject to periodic revision. Always verify the latest approved rates on the official source.

How to get an OPD appointment at AIIMS Raipur

There are two routes into AIIMS Raipur's OPD: booking ahead through the national ORS portal, or registering in person at the hospital counter.

Online via ORS (ors.gov.in): open the portal, select Chhattisgarh as the state, choose AIIMS Raipur from the hospital list, pick the department you need, and select an available date and slot using your mobile number. The same booking flow is available through the AIIMS Raipur mobile app on the Google Play Store. After booking, you still need to visit the registration counter to collect your physical OPD card and pay the nominal fee.

Walk-in registration: patients who have not booked online can register directly at the hospital counter. General OPD registration runs in the morning (published guides list roughly 8:30 AM to 11 AM, with special/specialist clinics from around 2:30 PM); arrive with a photo ID such as Aadhaar, voter ID, or passport, and bring your scheme card (PM-JAY, CGHS) if applicable. For follow-up visits, carry your previous prescription and investigation reports.

How long it takes to get seen

As the tertiary referral institute for Chhattisgarh and parts of neighbouring states, AIIMS Raipur sees very high patient volumes, particularly in Medicine, Surgery, and the super-specialty clinics. Online pre-booking through ORS reduces time spent at the registration counter, but waiting time between token collection and consultation can still run into hours on busy days.

Arriving early improves your chances of getting a same-day token in high-demand departments, since counters close once the day's quota is filled. Patients referred for super-specialty consultations (Cardiology, Nephrology, Neurology, and similar departments) are typically first seen in the relevant general department, which then arranges the referral.

What treatment costs and financial help

As a central-government institute, AIIMS Raipur provides care at heavily subsidised rates compared with private tertiary hospitals in the region. The OPD card fee is nominal, and inpatient treatment, surgeries, and in-house diagnostics follow government-approved rate schedules.

Patients covered under Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY receive cashless hospitalisation for a wide range of packages, with the hospital settling the claim directly with the scheme. CGHS beneficiaries are treated under CGHS package rates after presenting their card and any required wellness-centre referral. Patients without a scheme card who face financial hardship should speak with the hospital's medical social service section about the support options available to them.

Key departments at AIIMS Raipur

OPD is organised across the major general clinical departments — Medicine, General Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, ENT, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, and Psychiatry — alongside super-specialty departments typical of an AIIMS institute, such as Cardiology, Nephrology, Neurology, and Oncology.

Patients unsure which department fits their condition should register in the General Medicine or Surgery OPD first; the consulting doctor will refer them onward to a specialty department if required.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to book online, or can I walk in to AIIMS Raipur's OPD?

Both are possible. You can pre-book a slot through ors.gov.in or the AIIMS Raipur mobile app, then collect your OPD card at the counter when you arrive. Alternatively, you can walk in and register directly at the counter during morning registration hours. Online booking is useful for avoiding the day's quota being filled in high-demand departments.

What documents should I bring for my visit?

Carry a valid photo ID (Aadhaar, voter ID, or passport). If you are covered by PM-JAY or CGHS, bring the relevant scheme card. For follow-up visits, bring your previous OPD card, prescriptions, and any investigation reports.

How much does OPD registration cost at AIIMS Raipur?

Booking through the ORS portal or the AIIMS Raipur app is free. A nominal OPD card fee, commonly cited as around Rs 10 in published patient guides, applies at the counter — the institute's own website does not list the current figure, so confirm it on the day of your visit.

Is treatment free under Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY at AIIMS Raipur?

PM-JAY covers cashless inpatient and day-care treatment up to Rs 5 lakh per family per year for eligible beneficiaries, with the hospital billing the scheme directly. OPD registration itself is a separate, small counter fee. Check your eligibility at pmjay.gov.in.

Can CGHS beneficiaries consult at AIIMS Raipur?

Yes. Raipur has CGHS wellness centres serving central-government employees, pensioners, and dependents. Bring your CGHS card, and for elective specialist consultations, a referral from your CGHS wellness centre.

Which departments handle super-specialty referrals at AIIMS Raipur?

Super-specialty departments such as Cardiology, Nephrology, Neurology, and Oncology typically see patients after an initial consultation and referral from the general Medicine or Surgery OPD.

Related

• How to find an Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY) hospital near you
• How to apply for a CGHS card
• CGHS rate list for common procedures
• Government health schemes in India: a guide

Medical Disclaimer

The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read in this article.

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