AIIMS INI CET 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Declared

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi has officially announced the Round 1 seat allotment results for the Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI CET) January 2026 session on December 18, 2025. This crucial phase in the admission process determines placements for postgraduate medical programs including MD, MS, DM, M.Ch., and MDS at India’s top medical institutes such as AIIMS, JIPMER, PGIMER, NIMHANS, and SCTIMST.

Candidates who cleared the INI CET exam and submitted their preferences during counselling can now check their allotment status through the official AIIMS exams portal using their login credentials. It is essential to follow the proper steps after allotment to secure admission before the stipulated deadline.

How to Check AIIMS INI CET Round 1 Seat Allotment

To access the Round 1 seat allotment results, candidates should follow these simple steps:

1. Visit the official AIIMS exams website: aiimsexams.ac.in.
2. Go to the “Academic Courses” section and select the INI-CET option.
3. Click on the Round 1 Seat Allotment Result January 2026 link.
4. Enter your roll number, registration ID, and password to log in.
5. The allotment PDF or result page will display your allotted institute and course, if any.
6. Download and save the result for future reference.

The allotment list contains details such as roll number, allocated course, institute, and reservation information.

Steps to Take After Seat Allotment

Candidates allotted a seat must complete the admission formalities within the specified window: December 19 to December 24, 2025. They have two options:

• Accept the allotted seat and exit further rounds, or
• Accept the allotted seat and participate in Round 2 for a potential upgrade.

To confirm the seat:

1. Log in to the counselling portal and accept the seat online.
2. Pay the applicable fees, if required.
3. Report to the allotted institute within the reporting deadline.

Failure to accept or report in time may result in cancellation of the seat. When reporting to the institute, candidates must carry original documents including:

• INI CET admit card and result printout
• MBBS degree certificate and mark sheets
• Internship completion certificate
• Photo ID and category certificates (if applicable)

The institute will verify these documents before confirming admission.

What to Expect in Subsequent Counselling Rounds

Following Round 1, the counselling process proceeds with Round 2, scheduled for January 2026. Candidates not allotted a seat in Round 1 or those seeking an upgrade can participate. Each round has a limited acceptance period. If seats remain vacant, additional rounds, including an open round, may be conducted as per the AIIMS counselling schedule.

Summary

The AIIMS INI CET Round 1 seat allotment is a significant step in securing postgraduate medical admissions at India’s premier institutes. Candidates must act promptly to confirm their seats and prepare for subsequent counselling rounds to maximize their chances of securing the desired course and institute.

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