The All India Institute of Medical Sciences has concluded the reporting phase for the INI CET Jan 2026 Round 2 counselling outcome. Allotted candidates had until January 15 to finalize their admissions across participating AIIMS and other institutes of national importance. Verify your allotment status and document verification details on the official portal.

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, is currently in the final stages of processing the admission-data following the conclusion of the Round-2 seat allocation for the Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI-CET-2026) January session. As of today, January 20, 2026, the mandatory reporting window for the second round has officially closed, and the administrative bodies at various participating institutes are consolidating the final list of joined candidates. This phase is critical as it determines the remaining vacancies that will be moved to the open or stray rounds of the specialty-allocation process.

Post-Allotment Reporting and Verification Status

The INI-CET-2026 Round-2 results, which were announced on January 9, triggered a rigorous week-long acceptance-cycle for thousands of postgraduate medical aspirants.

• Reporting Deadline: The window for physical reporting and document submission at the allotted institutes concluded at 5:00 PM on January 15, 2026.
• Seat Acceptance: Candidates were required to select "Option A" on the official-result-PDF portal to confirm their acceptance of the allotted seat before reporting in person.
• Document Verification: Participating institutes, including the 23 AIIMS campuses, JIPMER, and PGIMER, have completed the verification of original transcripts, internship completion certificates, and registration proofs.
• Security Deposit: For those who chose to accept their seats, the submission of the mandatory security deposit was a prerequisite to finalize the admission-data entry on the central portal.

Eligibility Shifts and Open Round Prospects

With the regular specialty-allocation rounds now nearing completion, the focus of the medical fraternity has shifted toward the potential for an "Open Round" for the January session.

• Vacancy Assessment: AIIMS New Delhi is expected to release a tentative seat position for the open round by the last week of January, identifying branches that remain unfilled after the Round-2 admission-data finalization.
• Upgradation Impact: Many candidates who secured upgrades in Round-2 have successfully vacated their previous seats, leading to a redistribution of high-demand clinical branches in the specialty-allocation merit list.
• Non-Reporting Penalties: As per the strict PG-merit-rules, candidates who were allotted seats but failed to report by the January 15 deadline face a penalty of ₹3,00,000 and forfeiture of their current seat.
• Fresh Eligibility: Candidates who did not receive any allotment in the first two rounds remain eligible for the open round without the need for fresh choice-filling, provided they meet the minimum percentile cut-offs.

Document Checklist and Joining Formalities

Successful candidates are now transitioning from the acceptance-cycle to the commencement of their academic term, which is scheduled for the current month.

• Medical Examination: All newly joined residents are undergoing mandatory health screenings at their respective institutes as the final step of the PG-merit-rules compliance.
• Hostel Allotment: Parallel to the admission-data processing, campuses are allotting residential quarters to outstation students to ensure they are settled before the full-scale clinical duties begin.
• Official Notifications: Candidates are strictly advised to follow only the official-result-PDF and subsequent notices published on the aiimsexams.ac.in website regarding any further counselling extensions.

Conclusion

As the INI-CET-2026 Round-2 reporting concludes, the medical education landscape for the January session has achieved its primary structure. The successful finalization of the admission-data allows the premier institutes of India to welcome a new cohort of specialized doctors into their clinical programs. While the regular acceptance-cycle is over, the remaining pool of candidates should keep a close watch on the official-result-PDF portal for the upcoming open round announcement. Adhering to the final PG-merit-rules and ensuring all joining formalities are met by this week will secure the transition of these graduates into their designated roles across the Institutes of National Importance.