INI SS 2025 Counselling: Round 1 Choice Filling Begins Today, Seat Allotment on June 23

The INI SS 2025 Counselling for the July session has officially commenced, with Round 1 Choice Filling starting today, June 17, 2025. Aspirants for Super Speciality Admission (DM/M.Ch/MD Hospital Administration) at top institutions like AIIMS, JIPMER, and PGIMER must complete their choices on aiimsexams.ac.in by June 20. The Seat Allotment results for Round 1 will be declared on June 23.

A crucial phase for medical graduates aspiring for Super Speciality Admission in India has begun. 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 officially started the INI SS 2025 Counselling for the July session. The highly anticipated Round 1 Choice Filling process commenced on June 16, 2025, and will continue until June 20, 2025 (up to 5:00 PM). This marks a pivotal moment for candidates who qualified the INI SS 2025 exam, held on May 24, 2025, to secure seats in DM (Doctorate of Medicine), M.Ch (Master of Chirurgiae), and MD (Hospital Administration) courses across premier institutions including AIIMS, JIPMER Puducherry, PGIMER Chandigarh, NIMHANS Bengaluru, and Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology (SCTIMST) Trivandrum.

Candidates who have their INI SS 2025 merit lists (AML/CML) must now actively participate in the INI SS Counselling process to indicate their preferences for institutes and specialities. The entire counselling process, including registration, choice filling, seat allotment, and reporting, is conducted online via the official website, aiimsexams.ac.in. The stakes are high, as the final Seat Allotment for Round 1 is scheduled to be announced on June 23, 2025, determining the next step in their journey towards super-specialization.

Key Dates and Process for INI SS 2025 Round 1 Counselling

Understanding the timeline and procedure is vital to ensure a smooth counselling experience. Candidates must adhere strictly to the schedule released by AIIMS.

• Choice Filling and Locking (Round 1): June 16, 2025, to June 20, 2025 (until 5:00 PM). This is the window for candidates to log in to the aiimsexams.ac.in portal and submit their preferred choices of institutes and super-speciality courses in order of priority. It is strongly advised to fill as many choices as possible, based on one's rank and eligibility, to maximize the chances of Seat Allotment.
• Seat Allotment Result (Round 1): June 23, 2025. The results will be published on the official AIIMS Exams website. Candidates must log in to check their provisional Seat Allotment.
• Online Acceptance of Allocated Institute: June 24, 2025, to June 30, 2025. Upon checking the result, candidates will have two options:
  • Option 1: Accept the allotted seat and not wish to participate in further rounds of INI SS Counselling.
  • Option 2: Accept the allotted seat but wish to participate in the next round for upgradation.
• Reporting & Submission of Documents/Security Deposit: June 24, 2025, to June 30, 2025. Candidates who accept their seat (either option) must report to the designated center (or the allotted institute directly, as per specific instructions in the information brochure) within this period for document verification and submission of the security deposit. Failure to report will lead to forfeiture of the allocated seat and exclusion from further rounds of INI SS Counselling.

The INI SS 2025 Counselling process is complex, and vigilance is key. Candidates are advised to review the information brochure for a comprehensive understanding of the rules governing upgradation, forfeiture, and participation in subsequent rounds.

Documents Required for INI SS 2025 Counselling

When reporting for document verification after Seat Allotment, candidates must carry all original documents along with self-attested photocopies. Any discrepancy or missing document can lead to the cancellation of candidature.

• INI SS 2025 Admit Card: The printout of the admit card for the examination.
• INI SS 2025 Rank Letter/Scorecard: The provisional allocation letter downloaded from aiimsexams.ac.in.
• MBBS/BDS Degree Certificate: Original degree certificate.
• MD/MS/MDS/DNB Degree/Provisional Pass Certificate: Relevant postgraduate degree certificate in the concerned specialty.
• Mark Sheets of MBBS/BDS & MD/MS/MDS/DNB: All professional examination mark sheets.
• Permanent/Provisional Registration Certificate: Issued by NMC/MCI/State Medical Council for MBBS/MD/MS/MDS/DNB.
• Internship Completion Certificate: Indicating completion of the compulsory rotating internship.
• Date of Birth Proof: 10th class mark sheet/certificate or birth certificate.
• Category Certificate (if applicable): OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), SC, ST, EWS, PwBD certificates, in the prescribed format and issued by the competent authority, valid as per the dates mentioned in the prospectus.
• Sponsorship Certificate (for sponsored candidates): In the prescribed format.
• Any other relevant certificates: As specified in the INI SS 2025 prospectus.

Candidates must ensure the validity of their certificates, especially category certificates, as per the deadlines mentioned in the official INI SS Counselling information brochure.

The Road Ahead: Subsequent Rounds and Super Speciality Admission

Following Round 1, AIIMS will conduct subsequent rounds of INI SS Counselling, including Round 2 and potentially an Open Round (Spot Counselling), depending on the vacant seats after each round. Candidates who opted for upgradation or did not get a seat in Round 1 will be eligible for subsequent rounds. The INI SS 2025 results and subsequent counselling phases are crucial for those aiming to pursue highly specialized medical careers at India's most prestigious institutions.

It is paramount for all aspirants to remain connected with the official AIIMS website, aiimsexams.ac.in, for all official announcements and updates regarding the counselling process, seat matrix for subsequent rounds, and any new guidelines. For comprehensive information on this and other medical entrance exams, and to explore various medical courses, stay tuned to Only Education or visit to know more. Your meticulous approach during the INI SS Counselling will pave the way for your successful Super Speciality Admission.