USMLE is more difficult than AIIMS PG.
Though both the exams, AIIMS PG and USMLE are tough but definitely USMLE (The United States Medical Licensing Examination) has an upper-hand, having the more tougher topics to deal with.
Categories |
AIIMS-PG |
USMLE |
Conducting Body |
AIIMS New Delhi |
FSMB and NBME |
Duration |
3 hours |
8 hours |
Cut Off |
50 Percentile |
Must meet ECFMG criteria |
Number of Questions |
200 |
280 |
Application Fee |
INR 1500 |
INR 9890.17 (ECFMG Certification - $135) |
There are certain reasons to prove the above statement -
AIIMS–PG is undoubtedly the best among the Indian exams. It is indeed the best test for assessment of correlation and concepts. Though, USMLE tests have more thorough questions with more questions and separate tests for pre/para clinical subjects and clinical subjects.