The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has released the full schedule for the **INI SS January 2026 counselling**. This is an important update for all students who want to join super-speciality medical courses like DM (Doctor of Medicine) and MCh (Master of Chirurgiae) in AIIMS and other top medical institutes across India. The **first round of choice filling** began on **December 20, 2025**, and will end on **December 26, 2025**, at 5 PM. Students who cleared the INI SS exam and are eligible for counselling must visit the official website, **aiimsexams.ac.in**, for details.
The INI SS counselling process is where eligible students select their preferred colleges and courses. Seats are then given out based on their choices and exam performance. It is a crucial step for gaining admission to these advanced medical programmes. Knowing these dates helps students plan their next steps carefully.
INI SS January 2026 Counselling: Important Dates
Here are the key dates for the INI SS January 2026 counselling rounds:
| Event | Dates |
| Round 1 Choice Filling | **December 20, 2025** to **December 26, 2025** |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | **December 29, 2025** |
| Online Acceptance of Allocated Institute (Round 1) | **December 30, 2025** to **January 06, 2026** |
| Reporting & Submission of Documents/Security Deposit (Round 1) | **December 30, 2025** to **January 06, 2026** |
| Round 2 Seat Allotment Result | **January 20, 2026** |
| Online Acceptance of Allocated Institute (Round 2) | **January 21, 2026** to **January 28, 2026** |
| Reporting & Submission of Documents/Security Deposit (Round 2) | **January 21, 2026** to **January 28, 2026** |
Understanding the Counselling Process
The counselling process involves several important steps that students need to complete to secure their admission:
- Choice Filling: This is when students log in to the official website and select the super-speciality medical courses and institutes they wish to join. They must list these choices in order of their preference. It is important to fill in choices carefully as this affects seat allotment.
- Seat Allotment Result: After choice filling, AIIMS releases a result that shows which institute and course a student has been provisionally offered a seat in. This result is based on the student's rank in the INI SS exam and the choices they submitted.
- Online Acceptance of Allocated Institute: If a student is happy with the seat offered in the allotment result, they must accept it online within the given dates. Failing to accept the seat on time might mean losing the chance for admission.
- Reporting & Document Submission: After accepting the seat online, students must visit the allocated institute in person. Here, they need to submit all their original documents for verification. They also need to pay a security deposit as part of the admission process.
These steps are repeated for Round 2 if seats remain available or if students choose to upgrade their seats.
Round 1 Details
For the first round, students have from **December 20, 2025**, to **December 26, 2025 (5 PM)** to fill and lock their choices. The results of the first round of seat allotment will be declared on **December 29, 2025**. Students who get a seat in Round 1 must accept their allocated institute online and complete the reporting process, including document submission and security deposit payment, between **December 30, 2025**, and **January 06, 2026**.
Round 2 Details
The results for the second round of seat allotment will be announced on **January 20, 2026**. Similar to Round 1, students who receive a seat in this round must complete their online acceptance and report to their allocated institute between **January 21, 2026**, and **January 28, 2026**. This includes getting their documents verified and submitting the required security deposit.
Students are advised to regularly check the official AIIMS website, **aiimsexams.ac.in**, for any further updates or changes to the schedule. Make sure all necessary documents are ready and easily accessible for the reporting process.
