INI CET November 2025 Result Declared on 15 Nov; Qualified Candidates to Begin Counselling Process

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, announced the INI CET November 2025 result on November 15, 2025. This critical step, following the examination on November 9, 2025, opens the gateway to highly coveted postgraduate seats (MD/MS/MCh/DM/MDS) in Institutes of National Importance (INIs) like AIIMS, JIPMER, PGIMER, and NIMHANS. All qualified candidates must now focus on the upcoming online counselling process, which is tentatively scheduled to begin in late December 2025. Aspirants must check the official AIIMS website for the detailed schedule, registration procedures, and required documentation.

The suspense has ended of postgraduate medical aspirants. The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, the conducting body for the Institutes of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI CET), declared the result for the November 2025 session on November 15, 2025. This examination, held for the January 2026 academic session, is the single gateway to admission into MD, MS, MCh (6 years), DM (6 years), and MDS courses across premier institutions including AIIMS, JIPMER Puducherry, PGIMER Chandigarh, NIMHANS Bengaluru, and SCTIMST Trivandrum.

​The result has been released as a roll number-wise merit list detailing the category-wise qualified candidates. While the celebration of qualifying is brief, the immediate focus for successful aspirants must now shift entirely to preparing for the complex, yet critical, online counselling process. Although the exact dates are pending, based on previous years’ trends, the INI CET counselling for the January 2026 session is expected to begin in late December 2025, starting with a mock round. Qualified candidates must secure their official INI CET 2025 Scorecard and diligently prepare the required documents to ensure a seamless admission process.

​ Key Dates and Expected Counselling Timeline

​While AIIMS is yet to publish the final, detailed schedule for the INI CET January 2026 counselling, the previous timelines provide a strong indication of the impending dates. The entire procedure, including the Mock Round, Round 1, Round 2, and the Open Round, will be conducted online on the official AIIMS website.

• ​Result Declaration: November 15, 2025 (Official AIIMS release). 
  • ​Action: Qualified candidates must download and verify their individual scorecards, checking their All India Rank (AIR), percentile, and qualifying status.
• ​Counselling Start (Expected):Late December 2025 (Tentative based on previous sessions). 
  • ​Start: The process typically begins with a Mock Round for candidates to practice choice filling, followed by the actual Round 1.
• ​Round 1 Choice Filling & Locking: (Likely 2nd/3rd week of December 2025). 
  • ​Strategy: Candidates must prioritize choices based on their rank and preferred specialty/institute, as locked choices cannot be changed once the window closes.
• ​Seat Allotment Result: (Likely 3rd/4th week of December 2025).
• ​Reporting to Allotted Institute: (Likely last week of December 2025/First week of January 2026). 
  • ​Goal: The academic session for the January 2026 batch is aimed to commence on January 1, 2026.

​ Mandatory Documents for Seat Allocation

​Success in the INI CET exam is only half the battle; the correct and timely submission of documents is non-negotiable for securing the allotted seat. Candidates must gather these essential documents in original, along with self-attested photocopies, well in advance of the reporting dates.

• ​Exam and Allocation Proofs:
  • ​INI CET 2025 Rank Card/Score Card (must be downloaded from the official AIIMS portal).
  • ​INI CET 2025 Admit Card (original printout).
  • ​Seat Allotment Letter (downloaded after the successful allocation of a seat).
• ​Academic and Registration Certificates: 
  • ​MBBS/BDS Degree Certificate or Provisional Certificate.
  • ​Internship Completion Certificate (date must comply with the eligibility cut-off).
  • ​Permanent/Provisional Registration Certificate issued by NMC/DCI or State Medical Council (SMC).
  • ​Mark Sheets of MBBS/BDS professional examinations.
• ​Identity and Category Proofs:
  • ​Valid Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, Passport, Voter ID, etc.).
  • ​Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS) must be issued by the competent authority in the prescribed format and date range as specified in the INI CET prospectus.

​Counselling Strategy for Qualified Candidates

​The INI CET counselling is highly competitive, especially for top specialties at AIIMS Delhi, PGIMER, and JIPMER. Candidates must approach the choice-filling phase strategically to maximize their chances of securing their desired seat.

• ​Thorough Seat Matrix Analysis: Candidates must wait for and study the official seat matrix to understand the availability of seats (including reserved categories) across all participating INIs. Do not rely solely on previous year's cutoffs.
• ​Prioritize Choices Logically: The allotment is based strictly on AIR and the order of preferences filled. Aspirants should list their most desired course and institute combination first, followed by descending preferences, keeping a balance between ambition and realistic chances.
• ​Understanding Rounds and Rules: 
  • ​The Mock Round is for practice only; no physical reporting is required.
  • ​Candidates who are satisfied with the Round 1 allotment must report and secure the seat to remain eligible for Round 2 Upgradation. Failing to report in Round 1 will generally lead to ineligibility for Round 2, though specific rules for the January 2026 session should be strictly followed.

​Conclusion

​The declaration of the INI CET November 2025 result is the first significant step toward fulfilling a dream for thousands of medical graduates. With the counselling process starting tentatively in late December 2025, all qualified candidates must use this time for meticulous document preparation and strategic planning of their course and institute choices. Consistent monitoring of the official AIIMS website is crucial to stay abreast of the final counselling schedule and ensure timely participation in this crucial final admission phase.

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