INI CET 2026 Counselling Update: Candidates Await Mock Round Seat Allocation Results to be released tomorrow

The counselling process for the Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI CET) January 2026 session is progressing rapidly. Following the close of the Mock Round Choice Filling yesterday, over 32,000 qualified postgraduate medical aspirants across the country are eagerly awaiting the Mock Round Seat Allocation Result, which is scheduled to be announced tomorrow, December 11, 2025.

The counselling process for the Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI CET) January 2026 session is progressing rapidly. Following the close of the Mock Round Choice Filling yesterday, over 32,000 qualified postgraduate medical aspirants across the country are eagerly awaiting the Mock Round Seat Allocation Result, which is scheduled to be announced tomorrow, December 11, 2025.

The Mock Round result, conducted by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, serves as a crucial dry run. It provides candidates with an idea of the institute and specialty they might be allotted based on their current rank, choices submitted, and the preferences of candidates ranking above them. This insight is paramount for strategically adjusting choices before the final Round 1 allocation.

What the Mock Round Result Signifies

The mock allotment is not a guarantee of final seat allocation, nor is it binding. Its primary function is to empower candidates to make informed decisions for the actual Round 1 Choice Filling.

Key benefits of analyzing the Mock Round result:

1. Cut-Off Indicator: It gives an approximate closing rank for various specialties (like Radiodiagnosis, General Medicine, General Surgery) across premier Institutes of National Importance (INIs) such as AIIMS, PGIMER, JIPMER, NIMHANS, and SCTIMST.
2. Choice Re-Evaluation: Candidates who do not receive an allotment or are allotted a specialty lower than expected can re-order, add, or delete choices before the final lock-in.
3. Realism Check: It helps aspirants understand the true competition level for their most desired seats, prompting them to include a wider range of options to secure admission.

Immediate Schedule: The Road to Final Allocation

The next few days are critical for all INI CET aspirants. Based on the official schedule released by AIIMS, the key dates immediately following the mock allotment are as follows:

Aspirants must note that the choices submitted for the Mock Round will not be automatically carried forward to Round 1. Candidates must log in again on December 12th and 13th to re-submit and lock their final list of preferences for Round 1.

Strategy After the Mock Allotment

For those receiving a desirable seat in the mock allocation, the strategy should be to firm up their choice list for Round 1, ensuring their top preference remains secure while exploring possible upgrades.

For candidates who did not secure a seat or received a significantly lower choice, experts recommend a calculated approach:

• Broaden the Scope: Include more mid-level and non-clinical specialties, especially those offered by newer AIIMS campuses or institutions like JIPMER or PGIMER where seats may be available at slightly lower ranks.
• Prioritize Realistically: Move choices with unrealistic cut-offs lower down the list to ensure a confirmed allocation higher up the list in the actual round.

Candidates should closely monitor the official AIIMS website for the announcement tomorrow. For the latest updates, strategic guidance, and analysis of the Mock Round cut-offs, follow Only Education News. Staying vigilant and acting decisively during this window is key to a successful admission.