AIIMS has released an important update for the Open Round of Institute Allocation for admission to DM, M.Ch., and MD (Hospital Administration) courses under the INI SS January 2026 session. This is the final round of seat allocation, and no further counselling rounds will be conducted after this session.
- The final seat allotment result will be declared on February 21, 2026.
- The revised open round seat matrix has been published, with several previously “zero-seat” departments now converted into active vacancies for Open Category candidates.
- Selected candidates must report to their allotted institutes and complete document verification between February 23 and February 28, 2026 (till 5:00 PM).
- To participate, candidates must submit a refundable security deposit of ₹3,00,000 via RTGS/NEFT to the Accounts Officer (Exams), AIIMS New Delhi.
Check: INI SS January 2026: AIIMS Announces Revised Open Round Seat Matrix and Final Counselling Schedule
The counselling is for admission to 365 seats for DM, 231 for M.Ch and 29 seats for MD (Hospital Administrations). Two separate merit lists are released- AIIMS Merit List (AML) for AIIMS and PGIMER and CML (Common Merit List) for admission to other institutes.
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INI SS 2026 : Online Seat Allocation Schedule for January Session AnnouncedINI SS 2026 Dates to Remember
| Particular | Dates |
| Counselling Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | December 29, 2025 |
| Round 1 Online Acceptance & Reporting | December 30, 2025 – January 6, 2026 |
| Counselling Round 2 Seat Allotment Result | January 20, 2026 |
| Round 2 Online Acceptance & Reporting | January 21 – January 28, 2026 |
| Open Round Choice Filling | February 5 – February 12, 2026 |
| Open Round Seat Allotment Result | February 21, 2026 |
| Open Round Reporting | February 23 – February 28, 2026 |
| Table of Contents |
INI SS 2026 First Round Counseling Schedule
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 20–26 December 2025 (till 5:00 pm) | Choice filling (Institute against applied subject/speciality) – First Round |
| 29 December 2025 | Announcement of 1st round institute allocation |
| 30 Dec 2025 (11:00 am) – 6 Jan 2026 (5:00 pm) | Online acceptance of allotted institute – First Round |
| 30 Dec 2025 (11:00 am) – 6 Jan 2026 (5:00 pm) | Reporting, document submission & security deposit – First Round |
| 20 January 2026 | Announcement of 2nd round institute allocation |
| 21–28 January 2026 (11:00 am to 5:00 pm) | Online acceptance of allotted institute – Second Round |
| 21–28 January 2026 (11:00 am to 5:00 pm) | Reporting, document submission & security deposit – Second Round |
INI SS Eligibility Criteria 2026 January Session
| Particular | Eligibility Requirement |
| Educational Qualification | Must possess a postgraduate medical degree (MD/MS/DNB or equivalent) recognized by NMC/MCI in the relevant specialty |
| Minimum Marks in Entrance Exam | Must secure at least 50% marks in the INI SS entrance examination |
| Exam Date (Reference) | INI SS Entrance Exam held on November 22, 2025 |
| Internship Completion | Must have completed required training as per NMC norms before the prescribed deadline |
| Registration | Must be registered with NMC/State Medical Council |
| Seat Status | Must not be holding any seat allotted in previous counselling rounds (for Open Round eligibility) |
| Security Deposit (Open Round) | ₹3,00,000 refundable security deposit required for Open Round participation |
Is there any spot selection in INI SS 2026 counselling?
The INI SS counselling includes only three rounds of the seat allotment process. Still, if there are any vacant seats left then the authority will arrange an open or spot selection round. In this case, the remaining vacant seats will be filled based on the merit and availability of seats.
INI SS: Documents Required
Some important documents will be needed to confirm your admission to the allocated institute. Required documents are listed below for your reference.
- Offer letter
- Institute allocation letter
- Final registration slip
- Admit card issued by AIIMS
- 10th passing/ birth certificate showing your date of birth
- MBBS degree and all years’ mark sheet
- MD/MS degree/provisional pass certificate
- OBC/SC/ST/EWS or Ex-serviceman certificate if you have taken any age relaxation.
- Medical Council Registration
What will happen if my documents do not match with my application form?
You can claim to the allotted institute only after the verification of your documents for eligibility and identity. If you fail to submit all required documents (original or photocopies with DD) or your document does not match the information in your form then your candidature will be cancelled. The seat which was allotted to you in the first round of seat allotment will be vacant for the next round and you will not be allowed to participate in the second or third round. However, you will be eligible for the spot selection round (if any) if you fulfil the eligibility criteria.
INI SS 2026: Seat Confirmation Fees
After the seat allotment, you need to submit all the required documents to the allotted institution for verification. You will have to deposit a Demand Draft of INR 3,00,000 and one set of self-attested photocopies of all the documents.
INI-SS January 2026 REVISED SEAT MATRIX: Key Changes
The following table highlights the REVISED SEAT MATRIX, where seats have been increased for the Open Round. Previously, many of these departments showed zero available seats for the open category.
| SN | Department/Course | Institute | Earlier Seats (Open) | Revised Seats (Open) | Sponsored |
| 1 | DM-Gastroenterology | JIPMER | 00 | 02 | 00 |
| 2 | M.Ch. G.I. Surgery | JIPMER | 00 | 01 | 00 |
| 3 | M.Ch. C.T.V.S | JIPMER | 00 | 01 | 00 |
| 4 | M.Ch. G.I. Surgery | AIIMS Nagpur | 00 | 01 | 00 |
| 5 | M.Ch. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery | AIIMS Guwahati | 00 | 01 | 00 |
| 6 | M.Ch. Head Neck Surgery | AIIMS Raipur | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| 7 | M.Ch. G.I. Surgery | AIIMS Rishikesh | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| 8 | M.CH.- NEURO SURGERY | AIIMS Rishikesh | 00 | 01 | 00 |
| 9 | DM- CARDIOLOGY | AIIMS Rishikesh | 01 | 01 | 01 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. What happens if a candidate is not allotted a seat in the first round of counselling?
Ans. If you are not allotted a seat in the first round, you are eligible for the next round of seat allotment. All you have to do is update your choices for courses and colleges to enhance your chances of getting a seat in the next round.
Ques. Is NEET SS and INI ss same?
Ans. The Institute of National Importance Super Speciality is famous for its top-notch programs and AIIMS hosts this entrance exam annually. In INI SS we are supposed to choose our speciality whereas in NEET SS the entire medicine syllabus is asked. In INI SS 60% of the course includes the speciality and remaining 40% is asked from the general medicine.
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