The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has announced the detailed schedule for the **INI CET January 2026 session counselling**. This is for students who passed the INI CET January 2026 exam and want to get admission into MD, MS, DM (6 years), MCh (6 years), and MDS courses. The counselling process has started with the mock round choice filling. Students can check the full schedule on the official website, **aiimsexams.ac.in**. The mock round choices must be submitted by **December 9, 2025**, and seat results for this round will be out on **December 11, 2025**.
INI CET January 2026 Counselling Schedule
Below is the complete schedule for the INI CET January 2026 counselling process, outlining key dates for choice filling, seat allocation, and reporting to colleges.
| Particulars | Dates |
| Exercising of choices (Institute and subject/speciality) for Mock Round | December 6, 2025 to December 9, 2025 |
| Announcement of seat allocation of mock of first round | December 11, 2025 |
| Exercising of choices (Institute and subject/speciality) for first round | December 12, 2025 to December 13, 2025 |
| Announcement of seat allocation of first round | December 18, 2025 |
| Online acceptance of allocated seat (Round 1) | December 19, 2025 to December 24, 2025 |
| Reporting and submission of documents/security deposit (Round 1) | December 19, 2025 to December 24, 2025 |
| Announcement of seat allocation of 2nd Round | January 9, 2026 |
| Online Acceptance of allocated seat (Round 2) | January 10, 2026 to January 11, 2026 |
| Reporting and submission of documents and security deposit (Round 2) | January 10, 2026 to January 11, 2026 |
Who Can Take Part in Counselling?
A total of **32,374 candidates** have passed the INI CET exam and are now eligible to participate in this counselling process. These candidates can seek admission to AIIMS, JIPMER, PGIMER, NIMHANS, and other top medical institutes that are part of this process.
How to Fill Your Choices for Colleges and Courses
To declare your preferred colleges and courses, you must follow these steps:
- First, complete the online registration process.
- Generate a new password during registration.
- Log in to the counselling portal using your registration ID and the new password.
- Confirm your name and registration ID shown on the screen.
- Click on the "Make Choice" button to start choosing your colleges and courses.
- To add a choice, select the Institute and the subject/speciality from the two separate dropdown menus. Then, click the "Add Choice" button.
- If you wish to remove a choice, click on the "Delete" button next to that specific college and subject.
- Make sure to save your choices before the deadline. If you do not lock your choices, they will be locked automatically once the deadline passes.
Important Rules for Counselling Rounds
Mock Round and First Round Choices
The mock round helps you understand how the seat allocation process works. After the mock round, you will get an idea of which colleges and courses you might get. The choices you make for the mock round are important as they form the basis for the first round of counselling as well.
Understanding Your Options After Seat Allotment
After a seat is allotted to you in the first round, you will have two options to choose from:
- Option 1: You accept the seat given to you and do not wish to participate in any further rounds of counselling.
- Option 2: You accept the seat but also want to take part in the second round of seat allocation. This option is for candidates who wish for an upgradation to a better seat based on their preferences.
If you choose Option 2, remember that you cannot change your choices for the second round. Seats in the second round are allotted based on the choices you declared and locked in the first round.
Important Points to Remember
- Always check the official AIIMS website (**aiimsexams.ac.in**) for the latest updates.
- Ensure all documents are ready for reporting and submission if you are allotted a seat.
- Pay the security deposit within the given dates to confirm your seat.
- Do not miss any deadline for choice filling or acceptance of seats.
