AIIMS Rishikesh offers a vibrant student life that combines demanding medical education with sports, cultural activities, student clubs and social events. Students can participate in tennis, badminton, basketball, volleyball, cricket and football, along with indoor games and gym facilities. The annual Pyrexia student fest brings together students from AIIMS Rishikesh and other colleges for cultural and talent-based activities, while clubs, photography activities, hiking expeditions and programmes organised through SPIC MACAY provide additional opportunities for creative and cultural engagement.

The residential experience is an important part of campus life. Hostels provide furnished rooms, reading rooms, common rooms, libraries, 24-hour canteens and recreational facilities, while the campus also provides bicycles for convenient movement between hostels, academic buildings and the hospital. The student-supervised mess offers a varied menu representing different parts of India, making it easier for students from diverse backgrounds to adapt to campus living.

Student wellbeing is supported through the Student Welfare Body and Dean of Students Welfare, which encourage academic, cultural, literary and sports activities. The Youth Centre, established in 2020, provides confidential counselling, wellness services, stress-management and mental-health support, including a 24×7 on-call service. The multicultural environment, with students coming from different parts of India, further contributes to a diverse and collaborative campus experience. 

AIIMS Rishikesh provides strong employment opportunities through its hospital, academic departments and research programmes, although recruitment is primarily conducted through official institutional vacancies and national recruitment examinations rather than conventional campus-placement drives. In 2026, recruitment included faculty positions, Senior Residents, nursing and other Group A/B posts, along with positions under the Common Recruitment Examination (CRE).

The institute also offers opportunities through extramural research projects and internships, allowing students and graduates to gain practical experience in clinical research, public health and healthcare technologies. Recent project recruitment has covered areas such as medical research, nursing, public health, tele-mental health, emergency medicine, oncology and vaccine trials. AIIMS Rishikesh also maintains an Internship Zone, including Medical Physics internship opportunities.

For medical graduates, career pathways include Junior/Senior Residency, faculty positions and specialist roles, while nursing and allied-health graduates can apply for relevant vacancies when advertised. The institute publishes recruitment notifications, eligibility criteria, application procedures and results on its official recruitment portal.