AIIMS provides in the fields of medical education, research and world class treatment is widely acknowledged. The main object of the institute is to demonstrate high-standard of medical education, training of personnel and to conduct experiments and research in various disciplines of medical sciences.

The hospital has a total of 1766 beds (incl. newly constructed Emergency & Private wards). There are 1323 doctors (incl. Faculty members, Sr. and Jr. Residents) And 1810 Nurses.

AIIMS Hospital is located at Ansari Nagar, in front of Safdarjung Hospital at the crossing of Ring Road and Aurobindo Marg. Main entrance is on Aurobindo Marg.