| Updated On - Sep 23, 2026
AIIMS New Delhi has opened INI SS January 2027 registration on aiimsexams.ac.in. Eligible MD, MS, and DNB candidates can now apply for DM and MCh super specialty seats across participating Institutes of National Importance.
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi has opened registration for the Institutes of National Importance Super Specialty (INI SS) January 2027 session. Candidates can now apply on the official AIIMS exam portal at aiimsexams.ac.in. The entrance test is conducted for admission to DM and MCh super specialty courses offered across participating INIs.
The INI SS examination is a single-window entrance test held twice each year. It is the sole gateway to super specialty seats at AIIMS New Delhi, other AIIMS institutions, JIPMER Puducherry, PGIMER Chandigarh, NIMHANS Bengaluru, and SCTIMST Thiruvananthapuram.
AIIMS INI SS January 2027 Key Details
The registration window is now live on the official portal. Candidates must complete the online application before the deadline stated in the official prospectus. The examination is conducted in a computer-based test format at designated centres across India.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | AIIMS New Delhi |
| Examination | INI SS January 2027 |
| Courses Offered | DM and MCh Super Specialty |
| Registration Portal | aiimsexams.ac.in |
| Mode of Examination | Computer Based Test |
| Registration Status | Open as of September 23, 2026 |
Who Is Eligible to Apply?
Candidates must hold a postgraduate medical qualification recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC). The essential qualifications are listed below.
- MD, MS, or DNB in a recognised broad specialty relevant to the applied super specialty course.
- Completion of the postgraduate qualification on or before the cut-off date stated in the official notification.
- Registration with the State Medical Council or the NMC as applicable.
- Feeder qualification requirements as prescribed for each DM or MCh course by the respective institute.
Candidates should check the participating institutes' prospectus for exact feeder qualifications. These vary by course and institute.
Participating Institutes for INI SS January 2027
The common entrance test covers super specialty seats across the leading Institutes of National Importance in India. The participating institutions are listed below.
| Institute | Location |
|---|---|
| AIIMS | New Delhi |
| AIIMS | Bhopal |
| AIIMS | Bhubaneswar |
| AIIMS | Jodhpur |
| AIIMS | Patna |
| AIIMS | Raipur |
| AIIMS | Rishikesh |
| JIPMER | Puducherry |
| PGIMER | Chandigarh |
| NIMHANS | Bengaluru |
| SCTIMST | Thiruvananthapuram |
How to Apply for AIIMS INI SS January 2027?
Registration is done entirely online through the AIIMS exam portal. Candidates should keep scanned documents and payment details ready before starting.
- Visit the official portal at aiimsexams.ac.in.
- Create a new candidate account or log in to an existing one.
- Fill in personal, academic, and postgraduate qualification details.
- Upload scanned photograph, signature, and required certificates.
- Choose preferred examination cities from the drop-down list.
- Pay the applicable application fee using online payment modes.
- Submit the final form and download the confirmation page.
How Is the Examination Conducted?
The INI SS is a computer-based test administered on a single day in each session. It is a multiple-choice question paper testing candidates on their chosen super specialty subject group.
The question paper carries objective-type items with negative marking for incorrect responses. The exact marking scheme, question count, and duration are specified in the official prospectus for the January 2027 session.
Selection and Seat Allotment Process
Selection is based on the merit list drawn from INI SS scores. Qualified candidates are called for online counselling conducted by AIIMS New Delhi. Seat allotment happens in multiple rounds based on merit, reservation category, and course preference.
Candidates must lock in their preferences during counselling. Seat allotment results are published on the AIIMS exam portal after each round.
The INI SS is the only common entrance test for super specialty seats at India's top medical institutes. A single test opens doors to DM and MCh programmes across eleven premier institutions in one admission cycle.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Visit aiimsexams.ac.in and read the January 2027 prospectus in full.
- Verify that your MD, MS, or DNB qualification meets the feeder requirement for your chosen course.
- Keep scanned copies of photograph, signature, degree, and ID proof ready.
- Arrange the application fee through online payment modes before starting the form.
- Complete the registration well before the last date to avoid server rush.
- Download and save the final confirmation page for future reference.
Watch aiimsexams.ac.in for the last date to apply, admit card release, and the INI SS January 2027 exam date announcement.
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