Has AIIMS released INI SS 2026 counselling dates for seat allotment?

No. AIIMS will be releasing INI SS 2026 counselling dates after result announcement. INI SS 2026 January session is scheduled to be held on November 22, 2025. It must be noted only those who qualify the exam can participate in the counselling process. A total of 3 rounds of counselling will be held for INI SS 2026 seat allotment for January session.

I didn't participated in round-1 INI SS counselling. Can I participate in second round?

No. Participation in round-1 counselling is prerequisite for second round INI SS counselling. However, you can participate in the open/spot round. Candidates have to register and declare choice for college and course to participate in seat allocation process. Registration can be done on the official website, aiimsexams.ac.in.

When will AIIMS release admit card for INI SS 2026?

AIIMS will release date to upload INI SS 2026 January session admit card. It must be noted AIIMS doesn't send admit card for INI SS 2026 to individual candidate but he/she will have to download it. Candidates will have to login to the official website to download the admit card for INI SS 2026.

What is INI SS exam all about?

INI SS stands for Institute of National Importance Super Speciality Entrance Test. It is a biannual exam conducted by AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) for admission to post-doctoral courses such as DM/MCh/MD-Hospital Administration at 11 institutes across India. The exam consists of 80 multiple-choice questions and is held in computer-based mode.

Does AIIMS send INI SS admit card to individual candidate?

No. AIIMS will not send INI SS to individual candidate. He/she will have to download admit card for INI SS from the official website by logging to the account, providing application number and password. The admit card comprises crucial details including name and address of exam centre. If a candidate doesn't receive admit card or finds some discrepancy in details, he/she should immediately contact the Assistant Controller of Examinations, AIIMS, New Delhi through email

Is there negative marking in AIIMS INI SS exam?

Yes. There is a provision of negative marking in AIIMS INI SS exam as per the existing exam pattern. INI SS 2026 January session pattern will be released along with the official information brochure. Candidates get +1 mark for right answer and -1/3 for wrong answer. INI SS 2026 exam will be held on November 22, 2025. The exam is held in computer-based mode.

Who are eligible for stage-2 departmental assessment INI SS?

Candidates who seek admission to AIIMS have to appear for stage-2 INI SS. They have to qualify INI SS stage-1 srtitten exam to appear for departmental assessment exam. To qualify for AIIMS Seat allocation a candidate must obtain 50 percent or more marks in Stage-I & Stage-II combined. In case a candidate gets marks more than 50 percent in Stage-I but less than 50 percent marks in Stage I & II combined, he/she will not be treated as qualified for AIIMS Seats.

What is exam format for INI SS?

INI SS exam is held in computer-based mode. The exam pattern comprises details about mode, medium, total number of questions, allotted time etc. INI SS stage-1 is held in English language. Total 80 questions are asked and candidates get 1.5 hours to answer them. For each correct reponse, 1 mark is awarded while for wrong response, -1/3 mark is deducted.

Does AIIMS conduct INI SS counselling in offline mode?

No, AIIMS conducts INI SS counseling in online mode. Candidates have to register and declare a choice for college and course to participate in the counseling. It must be noted only candidates who qualify for INI SS can participate in the counseling for seat allotment. A total of 3 rounds of counseling is held for seat allocation. AIIMS releases a separate result PDF for each round of counselling.

How many rounds of counselling will be held for INI SS seat allotment?

Total 4 rounds of counselling will be held for INI SS seat allotment. All the rounds will be held in online mode. Candidates will have to register on the official website and declare choice for college and subject for seat allotment. It must be noted candidates can declare as many choices as he/she wants.

Can I register offline for INI SS?

No, you cannot register offline for INI SS. The registration process is only available online through the official website, and all applicants are required to apply online before the deadline. Offline applications or any other mode of application will not be accepted.

Who can apply for INI SS 2026 January session?

Candidates have to fulfill certain eligibility requirements to apply for INI SS 2026 exam. The eligibility criteria vary as per the course. For DM/MCh course, candidates should have completed MD/MS degree from a recognised university/college. Candidates should have completed MBBS degree for MD in hospital administration. Age criteria varies for admission at Institutes of National Importance (INI) and AIIMS.

What is INI SS 2026 January session exam date?

INI SS 2026 stage-1 exam will be held on November 22, 2025. The written test will be conducted in computer-based mode. INI SS is conducted in two stages for candidates, stage-1 written and stage-2 departmental assessment. Stage-2 is valid for AIIMS applicants only while stage -1 is for admission to all Institutes of National Importance.

How to download INI SS admit card?

AIIMS releases admit card for INI SS in online mode only. Candidates have to follow the steps mentioned below to download the admit card. Visit the official website of AIIMS Click on “Academic Courses” tab Select DM/MCh/MD (HA) course which will lead you to its page Click on the “Registration/Login” link from the menu Now login with the “Candidate Id”, “Password” and “Captcha” Click on “Login” button Admit card for INI SS 2024 January session will appear on the screen Check the details mentioned on the admit card Download and save the admit card

What are application dates for INI SS 2026 January session?

INI SS 2026 application form is expected to be released in the first week of October 2025. Candidates have to register first at aiimsexams.ac.in to access the applications for INI SS 2026 January session. INI SS 2026 application process starts with registration followed by filling up details in application form, uploading images, and paying online registration fee.

What is application fee for INI SS exam?

Candidates have to pay online application fee for INI SS exam. AIIMS will release official brochure, providing details about INI SS 2026 application fee. As per the existing brochure, candidates will have to pay INR 4,000 application fee. Those who belong to PWBD category, don't need to pay any application fee. The application fee can be paid in online medium only through debit card/credit card or net banking.

Where can I apply for INI SS?

Candidates have to apply online for INI SS exam. The application form will be released at aiimsexams.ac.in. Candidates will have to register and submit application form for INI SS 2026 January session.

AIIMS INI SS 2026 January Session: Exam (Nov 22), Dates, Registration, Pattern, Eligibility

Exam On - 22 Nov '25

Updated on Sep 24, 2025 12:30 IST

By Mukul Kumar Mishra

INI SS 2026 registration dates will be announced soon. The exam is scheduled to be held on November 22, 2025. Candidates have to complete online registration to submit application form for INI SS 2026. AIIMS will release INI SS 2026 application form tentatively in the first week of October 2025. The exam date has already been announced by AIIMS, i.e November 22, 2025.

INI SS is held in two stages for admission to DM/MCh/MD-Hospital Administration. INI SS stage-1 is written exam which is valid for all the Institutes of National Importance while stage-2 is valid for admission to AIIMS only. Candidates must qualify stage-1 written test to become eligible for stage-2 which is called departmental assesment. INI SS 2026 departmental assessment will be held through video conferencing for 20 marks.

INI SS 2026 stage-1 result will be declared online in PDF format. Candidates will have to download INI SS result from the official website. Two merit lists will be released based on stage-1 and stage-2 result. AML or AIIMS merit list for admission at AIIMS and PGIMER and CML or Common Merit List is for admission at other Institutes of National Importance.

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What is INI SS?
INI SS 2026 Dates
INI SS 2026 Highlights
INI SS 2026 Registration/Application Form Process
INI SS 2026 Exam Pattern
INI SS 2026 Admit Card
INI SS 2026 Result
INI SS 2026 counselling
INI SS 2026: FAQs

What is INI SS?

INI SS 2026 Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of INI SS 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
22 Nov ' 25	INI SS 2026 January session exam date

Dates	Past Exam Dates
09 Jul ' 25 - 14 Jul ' 25	Round-2 INI SS 2025 reporting
08 Jul ' 25	Round-2 INI SS 2025 seat allotment result
24 Jun ' 25 - 30 Jun ' 25	Round-1 INI SS 2025 reporting
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