Following the conclusion of the Round 2 reporting phase on January 15, AIIMS New Delhi has initiated the admission data compilation for the INI CET January 2026 session. This administrative process involves verifying the final list of joined candidates across all participating Institutes of National Importance like PGIMER and JIPMER. The updated vacancy matrix is expected to be released shortly, which will determine the feasibility and seat availability for an Open Round or Spot Admission. Shortlisted doctors are advised to monitor the official portal for the definitive list of admitted students and potential mop-up round notifications.

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has officially entered the final administrative phase for the INI CET Jan 2026 session as it begins the comprehensive compilation of admission data. This follows the completion of the Round 2 physical reporting window, which closed on January 15, 2026. As of January 28, the examination section is reconciling reports from all participating institutes—including JIPMER Puducherry, PGIMER Chandigarh, and NIMHANS Bengaluru—to identify candidates who have successfully secured their seats and those who have forfeited their offers. This compilation is essential for determining the remaining vacancies that may be offered in a subsequent Open Round.

Verification of Reported Candidates

The current compilation process involves a multi-layered verification of the credentials submitted by candidates during the physical reporting phase. Institutes are required to upload digital confirmation of every "Successfully Reported" status to the central AIIMS server.

• Document Audit: Nodal officers are cross-checking original MBBS degrees and 12-month internship completion certificates against the data provided during the INI CET Jan 2026 registration.
• Penalty Reconciliation: The authorities are identifying candidates who opted for "Option A" but failed to join, as they are subject to a mandatory seat forfeiture penalty of ₹3 lakh.
• Status Updates: The portal is being updated to reflect the definitive admission status, moving candidates from "Provisional Allotment" to "Confirmed Admission."
• Data Accuracy: This stage ensures that no discrepancies exist in category-wise seat occupancy before the final compilation report is made public.

Transition to the Open Round Matrix

One of the primary goals of the ongoing admission data compilation is to generate the "Vacant Seat Position" for the Open Round. Historically, seats that remain unoccupied after Round 2 due to non-reporting or document rejection are redirected to a final mop-up phase.

• Open Seats Identification: The AIIMS exam section typically releases the vacancy matrix within 10–14 days of the Round 2 reporting deadline.
• Specialty-wise Data: The compilation will provide a clear breakdown of available MD, MS, and MDS seats across clinical, pre-clinical, and para-clinical branches.
• Eligibility for Open Round: Only candidates who qualified the INI CET Jan 2026 exam but were not allotted a seat (or did not join in previous rounds) will be eligible to participate based on this data.
• Expected Release: The definitive vacancy list is anticipated to be published on the official AIIMS exam portal by the end of this week.

Guidelines for Admitted Residents

As the compilation of records nears its end, the focus for admitted doctors shifts toward the commencement of their residency programs. Most participating institutes have already initiated their academic orientation sessions for the new batch.

• Commencement of Classes: Academic sessions for the January 2026 intake officially began in the third week of January across most AIIMS campuses.
• Stipend Processing: The final compilation of admission data is also used by the respective hospital administrations to initiate the payroll and stipend processing for first-year Junior Residents.
• Tenure Tracking: For those who upgraded their seats in Round 2, the current compilation serves as the official record for their new tenure start date.
• Official Contacts: In case of any technical errors in the admitted list, candidates should contact the AIIMS Examination Section immediately with their reporting slip.

Conclusion

The meticulous compilation of admission data for the INI CET Jan 2026 session ensures transparency and fairness in the transition to postgraduate medical education. By January 28, the examination section has nearly finalized the list of confirmed residents, paving the way for the high-stakes Open Round. This administrative compilation is the final safeguard to ensure that every prestigious seat at India’s Institutes of National Importance is accounted for. As the vacancy matrix becomes clear, thousands of waitlisted aspirants will soon have their last opportunity to join the 2026 academic batch.