The INI SS July 2026 category-wise seat matrix, showing SC, ST, OBC-NCL and EWS quota seats at AIIMS New Delhi, PGIMER Chandigarh, JIPMER Puducherry, NIMHANS Bangalore and all participating INI institutes, is published in the official information bulletin at aiimsexams.ac.in.
INI SS (Institute of National Importance Super Speciality Entrance Test) July 2026 offers admission to DM, MCh and MD Hospital Administration programs at India’s premier public medical institutes. The central government reservation policy applies uniformly to all INI SS seats — 15% for SC, 7.5% for ST, 27% for OBC-NCL, 10% for EWS and 40.5% for Unreserved students. A 5% horizontal PwD reservation is carved from within each of these categories.
- SC quota: 15% of total sanctioned seats at each participating INI
- ST quota: 7.5% of total sanctioned seats at each participating INI
- OBC-NCL quota: 27% of total seats — the largest reserved category in INI SS 2026
- EWS quota: 10% of seats for students with a valid EWS income and asset certificate
- PwD reservation: 5% horizontal, carved within each category (UR-PwD, OBC-NCL-PwD, SC-PwD, ST-PwD, EWS-PwD)
- INI SS July 2026 exam is scheduled for June 26, 2026; the seat matrix is published in the information bulletin on aiimsexams.ac.in
| Direct Link — INI SS July 2026 Information Bulletin and Seat Matrix (Official Website: aiimsexams.ac.in) |
INI SS July 2026 Seat Matrix Overview
The INI SS July 2026 seat matrix is the official document listing the number of DM, MCh and MD Hospital Administration seats at each participating institute, broken down by UR, OBC-NCL, SC, ST and EWS categories. The seat matrix is released as part of the INI SS July 2026 information bulletin on aiimsexams.ac.in and is the primary reference document before counselling begins.
INI SS July 2026 is conducted by AIIMS New Delhi on behalf of all participating Institutes of National Importance. The exam covers admission to super speciality programs — DM (Doctor of Medicine), MCh (Magister Chirurgiae) and MD Hospital Administration — across AIIMS campuses, PGIMER Chandigarh, JIPMER Puducherry and NIMHANS Bangalore. Seat availability varies significantly by institute and discipline — some programs at newer AIIMS campuses may have only 1 or 2 seats per category. Students from reserved categories must review the seat matrix carefully before locking counselling preferences.
Category-Wise Reservation Policy for INI SS 2026
The central government reservation mandate applies uniformly to all INI SS July 2026 seats across every participating institute. The category-wise percentage allocation is fixed by law and applies regardless of whether an institute has 5 seats or 150 seats in a program:
| Category | Reservation Percentage | Eligibility Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 40.5% | Open to all students on merit; no certificate required |
| OBC-NCL | 27% | Valid OBC-NCL certificate from the central government list (state OBC certificates not accepted) |
| SC | 15% | Valid Scheduled Caste certificate issued by competent authority |
| EWS | 10% | Valid EWS income and asset certificate; annual family income below ?8 lakh |
| ST | 7.5% | Valid Scheduled Tribe certificate issued by competent authority |
| PwD (horizontal) | 5% within each category | Benchmark disability ? 40% certified by government medical board under RPwD Act 2016 |
OBC-NCL students must hold a certificate on the central government’s OBC list — a state-level OBC certificate does not qualify for INI SS reservation. The EWS quota was introduced from January 2019 and is available at all participating INIs; students need a certificate from an SDM or Tehsildar-level authority confirming annual family income below ?8 lakh and no prescribed landholding. SC and ST seats that remain unfilled after all counselling rounds may be de-reserved and offered to UR students on the merit list, as specified in the official prospectus.
INI SS July 2026 Institute-Wise Category-Wise Seat Matrix
The table below provides an indicative institute-wise and category-wise seat distribution for INI SS July 2026, based on previous session trends. The confirmed program-level (DM/MCh discipline-wise) seat counts are published in the official information bulletin at aiimsexams.ac.in. Figures may vary between sessions as institutes add or modify programs.
| INI Institute | Approx. Total Seats | UR | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIIMS New Delhi | 120 | 49 | 32 | 18 | 9 | 12 |
| PGIMER Chandigarh | 85 | 34 | 23 | 13 | 6 | 9 |
| JIPMER Puducherry | 40 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| NIMHANS Bangalore | 30 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| AIIMS Bhopal | 20 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| AIIMS Rishikesh | 18 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| AIIMS Jodhpur | 18 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| AIIMS Bhubaneswar | 15 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| AIIMS Patna | 15 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| AIIMS Raipur | 15 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| AIIMS Nagpur | 12 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| AIIMS Kalyani | 10 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
These figures are indicative and based on previous INI SS session patterns. The confirmed seat matrix for INI SS July 2026, with individual DM and MCh discipline-wise breakdowns, is available in the information bulletin on aiimsexams.ac.in. Students targeting specific programs — such as DM Cardiology at AIIMS New Delhi or DM Neurology at PGIMER Chandigarh — must check the exact discipline-level seat count in their category from the official information bulletin before finalising counselling choices.
How to Check INI SS July 2026 Seat Matrix Online
The official INI SS July 2026 seat matrix is embedded in the information bulletin published on the AIIMS exam portal. Follow these steps to access it:
- Go to the official AIIMS exam portal at aiimsexams.ac.in.
- Click on the Academics tab in the top navigation bar.
- Select INI SS from the list of available examinations.
- Click the INI SS July 2026 Information Bulletin / Prospectus link and download the PDF.
- Navigate to the seat matrix annex in the PDF — it lists each participating INI with program-wise and category-wise (UR, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS and PwD) seat counts.
The seat matrix PDF is the most important document to download before counselling — it shows exactly how many seats exist in your category at each institute and each DM or MCh discipline, which determines your admission chances based on your INI SS rank.
INI SS July 2026 Seat Matrix FAQs
Ques. How many total seats are available in INI SS July 2026?
Ans. The exact total seat count for INI SS July 2026 is published in the official information bulletin on aiimsexams.ac.in. Based on previous session trends, total seats across all participating INIs are expected to be in the range of 400–500 across DM, MCh and MD Hospital Administration programs combined.
Ques. What percentage of INI SS seats are reserved for OBC-NCL students in 2026?
Ans. OBC-NCL students are entitled to 27% of total sanctioned seats at each INI — making it the largest reserved category in INI SS. Only students with a valid OBC-NCL certificate from the central government list qualify. State-level OBC certificates are not accepted for INI SS admission.
Ques. Can SC or ST seats in INI SS be converted to UR if they remain unfilled?
Ans. Yes. If SC or ST seats remain vacant after all INI SS counselling rounds are complete, they may be de-reserved and offered to UR category students on the merit list. The exact rules governing this process are detailed in the INI SS July 2026 information bulletin available on aiimsexams.ac.in.
Ques. Are EWS seats available at all INIs in INI SS July 2026?
Ans. EWS seats (10% of total) are available at all participating INIs. However, disciplines with very few total seats may have zero EWS seats due to rounding. Students must hold a valid EWS income and asset certificate confirming annual family income below ?8 lakh, issued by a competent revenue authority (SDM level or above).
Ques. Which INI has the most SC-category seats in INI SS July 2026?
Ans. AIIMS New Delhi typically has the highest number of SC-category seats in INI SS, followed by PGIMER Chandigarh and JIPMER Puducherry, based on previous session trends. The exact SC seat count by institute and DM/MCh program for July 2026 is available in the official information bulletin at aiimsexams.ac.in.
Ques. How does PwD horizontal reservation work in INI SS July 2026?
Ans. PwD reservation in INI SS is 5% horizontal — carved from within each vertical category. This means there are separate sub-quotas: UR-PwD, OBC-NCL-PwD, SC-PwD, ST-PwD and EWS-PwD. Students must have a benchmark disability of at least 40% certified by a government medical board under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016 to claim this reservation.
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