The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, along with other Institutes of National Importance, has commenced the final verification-sync of admission data for the January 2026 session. As of today, January 20, 2026, the various clinical-hubs across India—including JIPMER, PGIMER, and NIMHANS—are consolidating the records of candidates who successfully reported during the Round-2 window. This administrative phase is essential to transition provisionally allotted students into permanent residents, marking the official conclusion of the regular admission-intake for the current cycle.

Consolidating Joining Reports and Vacancy Data

The clinical-hubs are currently focused on reconciling the list of doctors who exercised "Option A" and physically joined their respective departments.

• Final Reporting Deadline: The window for Round-2 reporting closed at 5:00 PM on January 15, 2026, requiring all candidates to submit original transcripts and a security deposit.
• Non-Joining Assessment: Any candidate who accepted a seat but failed to report to their assigned clinical-hubs is now being flagged, which will result in the immediate forfeiture of their seat and a penalty of ₹3 lakh.
• Joining Status: The verification-sync ensures that the "MyPage" portal reflects the final joining status, providing the central authorities with an accurate count of occupied postgraduate positions.
• Document Return: Candidates who were not upgraded and decided to withdraw during the Round-2 window are currently in the process of reclaiming their original documents from the designated administrative-desks.

Specialty Distribution and Open Round Preparation

Following the Round-2 admission-intake, AIIMS New Delhi is preparing a fresh vacancy matrix to identify which high-demand specialties remain available.

• Merit-List Finality: For most candidates, the Round-2 allotment is the terminal stage of their PG-selection-cycle, as upgrades are generally not permitted beyond this point in the regular rounds.
• Open Round Prospects: The remaining seats, often in non-clinical or less popular branches, will be compiled into a new list for the upcoming "Open Round" of specialty-allocation.
• Institutional Clearance: The administrative-desks are currently issuing "No Objection Certificates" and clearance slips to residents who are moving between departments within the same institute.
• Benchmarking Progress: This year's verification-sync has been expedited to ensure that the academic session commences without delays, with most residents expected to begin clinical duties by the end of this month.

Mandatory Formalities for Confirmed Residents

Newly confirmed residents are now undergoing the final institutional formalities required by the PG-selection-cycle guidelines.

• Stipend Processing: The admission-intake finalization allows the finance departments to initiate the stipend accounts for the new cohort of junior residents.
• Orientation Schedules: Most clinical-hubs have released a week-long orientation plan for late January to familiarize the new MD/MS/MDS students with hospital protocols.
• Portal Update: Aspirants who did not secure a seat in the PG-selection-cycle so far are advised to keep their login credentials ready to check the tentative seat positions for the open round next week.

Conclusion

The finalization of the seat confirmation lists represents the successful closing of the INI-CET-2026 Round-2 admission-intake. With the verification-sync nearly complete, the premier medical institutions of India are ready to integrate the new batch of specialists into their healthcare systems. Candidates who have successfully reached the administrative-desks of their allotted institutes are now officially part of the national residency framework. For those still in the waitlist, the PG-selection-cycle remains active as the university prepares for the final open round of specialty-allocation, ensuring that every available seat in these elite institutions is utilized for the 2026 academic year.