AIIMS, New Delhi, has started the first round of choice filling for INI CET January 2026 counselling. Students who passed the INI CET exam can now choose their preferred medical colleges and courses for postgraduate studies. The last day to fill and lock choices online is December 13, 2025 , by 5:00 PM. The results for seat allotment will be announced on December 18, 2025 . This counselling is for courses like MD, MS, DM (6 years), MCh (6 years), and MDS offered across top institutes including AIIMS, JIPMER, NIMHANS, PGIMER, and SCTIMST. A total of 32,374 students are eligible to take part in this counselling process.
What is INI CET Counselling?
INI CET stands for Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test. It is a national-level exam for admission to various postgraduate (PG) medical courses. These courses help doctors become specialists. The counselling process is where eligible students choose their desired colleges and subjects based on their exam ranks. After choice filling, seats are given out based on rank and preferences.
Important Dates for INI CET January 2026 Counselling
Here are the key dates for the first round of counselling:
| Event | Date |
| Choice Filling Starts | January 12, 2025 |
| Choice Filling Ends | December 13, 2025 (5:00 PM) |
| Seat Allotment Result | December 18, 2025 |
| Online Acceptance of Seat | Until December 24, 2025 |
| Physical Reporting to College | Until December 24, 2025 |
How to Fill and Lock Choices Online
Students must follow these simple steps to fill their choices on the official website:
- Visit the official AIIMS exam website: aiimsexams.ac.in .
- Log in to your INI CET 2026 candidate account using your registration details.
- Look for the link that says "PG Online Seat Allocation" or "Make Choice" on your dashboard.
- Click on "add choices" to select your preferred medical institutes and subjects/specialties.
- Arrange your selected choices in the order you prefer them, with your most desired option at the top.
- Check all your choices carefully. Finally, click to "Lock Choices" before the deadline.
It is important to complete the choice filling and locking process before the deadline of December 13, 2025 , to ensure your choices are considered.
Courses and Institutes Available
This counselling round offers admission to a range of postgraduate medical courses. These include Doctor of Medicine (MD), Master of Surgery (MS), Doctor of Medicine (DM for 6 years), Master of Chirurgiae (MCh for 6 years), and Master of Dental Surgery (MDS).
The seats are available in prestigious medical institutions across India. These institutes are:
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
- Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER)
- National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS)
- Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER)
- Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology (SCTIMST)
Next Steps After Seat Allotment
After the seat allotment results are declared on December 18, 2025 , students who get a seat must take further action. They need to accept the allotted seat online and then report physically to the assigned college. The last date for both online acceptance and physical reporting is December 24, 2025 . It is essential to complete these steps within the given timeframe to confirm admission.
Check Official Website Regularly
All students participating in the INI CET counselling should regularly visit the official website, aiimsexams.ac.in , for any new updates or announcements. Make sure to follow the schedule to avoid missing any important deadlines.
