AIIMS INI SS January 2026: New DM-Neonatology Seat Added at AIIMS Bathinda

The postgraduate super speciality medical admission process has received an important update. The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi, the conducting body for the Institute of National Importance Super Speciality (INI SS) entrance examination, has released an official addendum regarding the seat matrix for the January 2026 session. This modification directly affects DM (Doctorate of Medicine) and MCh (Magister Chirurgiae) aspirants, offering a new opportunity in a highly specialized field.

The postgraduate super speciality medical admission process has received an important update. The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi, the conducting body for the Institute of National Importance Super Speciality (INI SS) entrance examination, has released an official addendum regarding the seat matrix for the January 2026 session. This modification directly affects DM (Doctorate of Medicine) and MCh (Magister Chirurgiae) aspirants, offering a new opportunity in a highly specialized field.

Specifics of the Seat Addition

The key change is the introduction of a new seat at AIIMS Bathinda. Specifically, one seat has been added for the DM- Neonatology course under the General category. Previously, the seat matrix for this course at AIIMS Bathinda showed zero admissions. The addition of this single General seat means a brand new opportunity for aspirants aiming to specialize in Neonatology—a critical discipline focused on the medical care of newborn infants, particularly those who are ill or premature.

This move underscores the continued commitment by the Ministry and premier medical institutions to expand super speciality training capacity across the country. Such announcements, even for a single seat, are highly significant in the super speciality domain where competition is fierce and seats are scarce. This follows a trend of expansion, as earlier addendums had also introduced new seats in AIIMS Jodhpur for various super specialities like DM- Neuroanaesthesiology & Neuro Critical Care and DM- Paediatric Neurology. Candidates are advised to check the official addendum for a detailed breakdown and ensure they refer to the revised seat matrix.

Implications for Counselling Aspirants

For the thousands of candidates who have qualified for the INI SS January 2026 session, this updated seat matrix is a critical piece of information. In super speciality counselling, every single seat counts and can drastically alter the final allotment results. Aspirants must immediately update their list of preferences to include this new DM-Neonatology seat at AIIMS Bathinda.

Candidates participating in the counselling must re-evaluate their entire choice-filling strategy based on their rank, preferred specialization, and the revised availability. Choice filling and locking is a strategic process that requires meticulous planning. Failing to account for a newly added seat at a prestigious institution like AIIMS could mean missing a potential opportunity. Aspirants are strongly urged to cross-reference the official addendum against their preference list before the counselling or seat allocation process begins. This vigilant approach ensures that a candidate maximizes their chances of securing a coveted spot in one of India’s premier medical institutions.

INI CET Exam and Future Admissions

It is important for medical students to note that this update for the INI SS (Super Speciality) session coincides with other major examinations by the Institutes of National Importance (INIs). The Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI CET) for the PG courses (MD/MS/MCh-6yrs/DM-6yrs) for the January 2026 session is scheduled to take place tomorrow, November 9, 2025. The INI CET is the gateway for thousands of medical graduates seeking postgraduate seats in institutes like AIIMS, JIPMER, PGIMER, and NIMHANS.

Candidates must be completely prepared with their admit cards downloaded from the official website, as no hard copies will be sent. As the super speciality admission landscape continues to evolve with these additions, aspirants must remain alert for any further modifications and maintain readiness for both written exams and subsequent counselling rounds. For regular updates, follow Only Education News to track all procedural changes and seat additions in the medical admission process.