AIIMS Cancels Candidature of 41 Candidates in INI CET July 2026 Open Round

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has cancelled the candidature of 41 candidates who were part of the INI-CET July 2026 Open Round of Seat Allocation. The decision was announced through the latest notice issued by AIIMS regarding the counselling process. Candidates participating in the Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI-CET) July 2026 counselling should check the official notice carefully to verify whether their roll number is included in the cancellation list. The cancellation means the affected candidates will no longer be considered for seat allocation through the relevant open-round process.

AIIMS Cancels 41 Candidates' Candidature

AIIMS has cancelled the candidature of 41 candidates associated with the INI-CET July 2026 Open Round. Candidates should carefully check the official AIIMS notice to confirm their roll number and understand the reason for cancellation, if specified. Participation in the open round is subject to the eligibility conditions and counselling requirements prescribed by AIIMS. Candidates are required to complete the registration process, submit choices and meet all applicable document and eligibility requirements. Seat allocation is also subject to verification of the candidate's eligibility and documents. Failure to meet the prescribed conditions may result in cancellation of candidature or an allotted seat.

What Is the INI-CET July 2026 Open Round?

The Open Round of Seat Allocation is conducted after the regular counselling rounds to fill remaining or newly available seats according to the applicable counselling rules. For the July 2026 session, the open-round registration and choice-filling window was scheduled from July 27 to August 3, 2026, following the release of the relevant seat matrix.

Seat allocation is based on factors including:

• Candidate eligibility
• INI-CET merit or rank
• Category
• Choices submitted
• Availability of seats

Candidates should note that cancellation of candidature does not automatically mean that an affected seat will be immediately allotted to another candidate. Further allocation depends on the applicable AIIMS rules, seat availability, merit and submitted choices.

Why Is the Cancellation Important?

The cancellation of 41 candidates may affect seat availability during the open-round process. Candidates whose candidature has been cancelled will not be able to claim a seat through that candidature unless AIIMS specifically provides an opportunity for correction or representation. Other eligible candidates should continue monitoring the official AIIMS website for updates regarding vacant seats, revised seat positions or further allocation notices.

INI-CET July 2026 Counselling

INI-CET is a national-level postgraduate medical entrance examination conducted by AIIMS, New Delhi, for admission to postgraduate programmes at participating Institutes of National Importance. The examination provides admission to programmes including:

• MD
• MS
• MDS
• DM (6 years)
• MCh (6 years)

For the July 2026 session, the examination was conducted on May 16, 2026, followed by the result and subsequent counselling and seat-allocation rounds. Candidates allotted seats must complete the required formalities within the deadlines prescribed by AIIMS, including seat acceptance, document submission and reporting, wherever applicable.

What Should Candidates Check in the AIIMS Notice?

Candidates should carefully review the latest cancellation notice and check:

• Whether their roll number appears among the 41 candidates.
• The reason for cancellation, if mentioned.
• Whether AIIMS has provided any option to submit a representation or clarification.
• Whether the cancellation affects participation in any future counselling process.
• Whether AIIMS has issued any updated information about vacant seats or further open-round allocation.

Candidates who are not included in the cancellation list should also continue checking the official AIIMS website for subsequent counselling updates.

What Happens After Candidature Cancellation?

Candidates whose candidature has been cancelled should not assume that it will automatically be restored. They should follow the instructions provided in the official AIIMS notification. If a candidate believes the cancellation occurred due to an error, they should check whether AIIMS has provided a procedure for submitting a representation or seeking clarification. Candidates should rely only on the latest official AIIMS notice for information about reinstatement, corrections or further eligibility.

Documents Required During INI-CET Counselling

Candidates allotted seats through INI-CET counselling may be required to provide documents specified by AIIMS and the respective institute. These may include:

Offer letter

• Seat allocation slip
• Final registration slip
• INI-CET admit card
• MBBS/BDS examination mark sheets, as applicable
• MBBS/BDS degree certificate
• Internship completion certificate
• Permanent or provisional registration certificate
• Category certificate, wherever applicable
• PwBD certificate, wherever applicable

The exact document requirements for the July 2026 session should be checked in the latest AIIMS counselling instructions.

AIIMS INI CET July 2026 Open Round: Key Details

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Check the official AIIMS notice and verify whether your roll number is listed.
2. If listed, read the stated reason and instructions carefully.
3. Check whether AIIMS has provided any option for representation or clarification.
4. Keep all required INI-CET counselling documents ready.
5. Continue monitoring the official AIIMS website for seat allocation and counselling updates.
6. Follow all deadlines and instructions issued by AIIMS.