AIIMS INI CET Jan 2026 Round 2 Seat Allotment Shapes Admission Outcomes

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has officially released the Round 2 seat allotment result for the Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI CET) January 2026 session. This major milestone in the counselling cycle determines the final placement for thousands of medical graduates across premier institutes including JIPMER, PGIMER, NIMHANS, and various AIIMS campuses. With the publication of this list, candidates now face a tight window to finalize their admission status or risk losing their hard-earned seats.

Determining Admission Trajectories in Round 2

The Round 2 allotment functions differently from previous stages as it is not an upgradation round in the traditional sense; the choices made in Round 1 were locked, making today's allotment a direct reflection of final merit and preference. For many candidates, this result effectively concludes their search for a postgraduate speciality. Those who have received an upgraded seat from the first phase must note that their previous seat has been automatically vacated and re-allocated to other deserving candidates.

The admission process following this result is strictly digital in its first phase. Candidates must log in to the official portal to "Actively Choose" whether they accept the allotted seat. This decision must be recorded by January 15, 2026. Experts noted that this year’s allotment saw a significant concentration of high-rankers in clinical specialities like Radiodiagnosis and General Medicine, leaving fewer vacancies for subsequent open rounds.

• Result Declaration: Published on the official website today, January 9, 2026.
• Online Acceptance: Active from January 10 (11:00 AM) to January 15 (5:00 PM).
• Mandatory Action: "Option 1" must be selected to accept and freeze the seat.
• Security Deposit: Must be verified during the reporting phase to ensure validity.

Strategic Shift in Seat Matrix and Specialities

The 2026 counselling data reveals that over 1,590 seats were available across the participating INIs. Flagship institutions like AIIMS New Delhi continue to be the primary drivers of admission demand, followed closely by PGIMER Chandigarh and JIPMER Puducherry. The final allotment list includes critical details such as the candidate's roll number, overall rank, and the roster point used for the specific allocation.

Conclusion

As the January 2026 session moves into its final verification phase, the emphasis for candidates shifts to physical reporting. Every student who has received an allotment in this round must report to their respective institute by January 15 for document authentication. Failure to join an allotted or upgraded seat in this phase carries a heavy penalty of ₹3,00,000, underscoring the seriousness of the admission commitment. With the counselling portal now live for result downloads, aspirants are advised to keep their payment proofs and original certificates ready for the final verification at their new medical homes

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