AIIMS INI CET Jan 2026 Round 2 Admission Process Wraps Up

The AIIMS INI CET January 2026 session has successfully concluded its Round 2 admission phase as of mid-January. Following the seat allotment on January 9, candidates completed their mandatory reporting and document verification by the January 15 deadline. This report provides a summary of the seat acceptance protocols, the verification of credentials at premier institutes, and the transition toward the academic term for the 2026 session.

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has officially concluded the Round 2 admission formalities for the Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI CET) January 2026 session. With the reporting window having closed on January 15, the participating institutes—including various AIIMS campuses, JIPMER, PGIMER, and NIMHANS—have finalized their admission lists. As of today, January 30, the focus has shifted from administrative processing to the commencement of the academic term for thousands of newly joined postgraduate medical residents.

Successful Completion of Seat Acceptance

The second round of seat allocation was a decisive phase for candidates who were either looking for a fresh allotment or an upgrade from their Round 1 positions. The AIIMS examination section implemented a streamlined digital interface to manage the influx of candidate responses.

• Allotment Announcement: The Round 2 seat allotment result was declared on January 9, 2026, providing a clear picture of the remaining vacancies across specialized MD, MS, and MDS programs.
• Option Exercise: Shortlisted individuals were required to exercise their choice online between January 10 and January 15. The majority of candidates opted for "Option A," signifying their formal acceptance of the allotted seat.
• Security Deposit Protocol: For those who chose to join the allotted institute, the submission of original certificates was mandatory. In instances where documents were being processed, a security deposit of ₹3 lakh was accepted as a temporary guarantee.
• Waitlist Dynamics: Candidates who did not receive an allotment in this phase remain eligible for any potential open rounds, provided they met the initial eligibility criteria and participated in the preceding cycles.

Verification of Credentials and Institutional Reporting

The physical reporting phase, which ended on January 15, served as the final validation of a candidate’s eligibility. This process ensured that only verified professionals entered the residency programs of India’s most prestigious medical institutions.

• Document Scrutiny: Institutes conducted a thorough verification of academic transcripts, including the MBBS/BDS degree and the 12-month compulsory rotating internship completion certificate.
• Internship Deadline: A critical requirement for the January 2026 intake was that the candidate must have completed their mandatory internship on or before the final cutoff of January 31, 2026.
• Biometric Authentication: To prevent any discrepancies, reporting centers utilized biometric data captured during the entrance examination to authenticate the identity of the person joining the institute.
• Special Category Reviews: Candidates under the PwBD category underwent a separate medical board review at AIIMS New Delhi on January 10 to validate their disability certificates before their admission was formalized.

INI CET Jan 2026 Round 2 Admission Snapshot

The following table outlines the key milestones and requirements that governed the wrapping up of the Round 2 admission process.

Conclusion

The wrapping up of the Round 2 admission process marks the end of the primary counseling cycle for the INI CET January 2026 session. By strictly adhering to the January 15 reporting deadline, the AIIMS examination section has ensured a timely start to the residency programs, maintaining the academic calendar's integrity. The transition from the allotment phase to the final verification of credentials at the institutional level was managed with high transparency across all Institutes of National Importance. As the month of January concludes, the newly admitted residents have begun their clinical duties, while the administrative focus begins to pivot toward the upcoming July 2026 session. The successful execution of this cycle reinforces the merit-based selection system that defines postgraduate medical education in India.