AIIMS INI CET Jan 2026: Round 2 Reporting Ended Jan 15

As of January 30, 2026, the AIIMS INI CET January session admission cycle is effectively concluding. Following the Round 2 seat allotment on January 9, the crucial reporting phase for MD/MS/MCh programs across Institutes of National Importance ended on January 15. This report summarizes the final joining formalities, document submission requirements, and the transition toward the commencement of the academic session.

The admission process for the Institutes of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI CET) January 2026 session has reached its final administrative milestone. Following a rigorous selection cycle that began in late 2025, the reporting phase for successfully allotted candidates across AIIMS, JIPMER, PGIMER, and NIMHANS is now essentially complete. As of today, January 30, the participating institutes are finalizing their enrollment lists and verifying the last sets of joining formalities before the academic term officially solidifies.

Finalization of Round 2 Allotment and Joining

The most recent active phase of the admission cycle was the Round 2 reporting window, which was triggered by the seat allotment announcement on January 9, 2026. This stage was critical for candidates seeking to secure or upgrade their postgraduate medical seats.

• Reporting Deadline: Candidates allotted seats in the second round were mandated to complete their physical reporting and document submission by January 15, 2026.
• Option Exercise: Aspirants had to actively choose "Option A" to accept their allotted seat, which required the immediate submission of original certificates or a mandatory security deposit.
• Security Deposit Protocol: For those unable to provide original documents instantly, a Demand Draft of ₹3 lakh was required as a security measure to hold the seat until full verification was completed.
• PwBD Verification: Specific reporting for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities took place on January 10 at AIIMS New Delhi to ensure that all horizontal reservation criteria were met through official medical board reviews.

Mandatory Documentation and Verification Standards

To ensure the integrity of the national-level admission process, the AIIMS Examination Section enforced a strict verification checklist. The reporting phase served as the final filter to validate the credentials of India’s future medical specialists.

• Academic Credentials: Verification centers required the original MBBS/BDS degree along with mark sheets for all professional examinations.
• Internship Cut-off: A vital requirement for the January 2026 session was the completion of the 12-month compulsory rotating internship on or before January 31, 2026.
• Registration Status: Candidates were required to produce valid permanent or provisional registration certificates issued by the National Medical Commission (NMC) or State Medical Councils.
• Verification of Allotment: Joining formalities were only considered complete once the institute-specific "Allotment Letter" and "Final Registration Slip" were cross-referenced with the candidate’s biometric data.

INI CET January 2026 Admission Cycle Overview

The table below summarizes the key milestones and requirements that defined the January 2026 reporting and admission cycle.

Conclusion

The conclusion of the AIIMS INI CET January 2026 reporting phase marks the end of a highly competitive admission cycle for postgraduate medical education. With the January 15 reporting deadline long passed, the participating institutes have successfully transitioned from the selection phase to the academic integration of the new batch. The rigorous verification of internship completion and category-specific documentation ensures that the seats in India's premier medical institutions are occupied by eligible and verified professionals. As the month of January 2026 closes, the focus of the medical fraternity now shifts toward the upcoming July 2026 session entrance exams, even as the current batch begins its specialized residency training across the country.