INI SS 2026 News, Exam Dates & Admission Updates
Welcome to the central news and notification hub for the Institute of National Importance Super-Speciality Entrance Test (INI SS 2026). Conducted by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, INI SS is the single gateway entrance examination for post-doctoral medical aspirants across India. It regulates admissions into advanced DM (Doctorate of Medicine), MCh (Master of Chirurgiae), and MD (Hospital Administration) programs across India's premier autonomous medical institutions.
Whether you are tracking official prospectus releases, application form deadlines, hall ticket downloads, or post-exam merit lists, this portal brings you verified, real-time updates directly from the official examination authority.
Latest INI SS 2026 Notifications & Events
AIIMS conducts the INI SS examination twice a year for the January and July academic sessions. Candidates are advised to stay updated on key timelines to ensure seamless completion of their application and admission process:
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Official Prospectus & Seat Matrix Release: AIIMS issues the detailed information brochure outlining subject-wise seat distributions across general, sponsored, and foreign national categories.
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Online Registration Window: Candidates can complete basic registration, upload required documents (including PG completion certificates and thumb impressions), and pay the processing fee.
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Application Status & Correction Window: AIIMS notifies applicants regarding provisionally accepted or rejected forms, providing a brief window to rectify invalid uploads.
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Admit Card Issuance: Qualified candidates can log into the AIIMS portal to download their hall tickets containing exam center allotments and guidelines.
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Computer-Based Test (CBT): The stage-1 examination is conducted in designated test centers across major cities in India.
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Stage-1 Result & Departmental Assessment: Declaration of qualifying status for Stage-1 followed by Stage-2 departmental assessments for eligible institutional seats.
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Merit List & Counselling Rounds: Publication of the Common Merit List (CML) and AIIMS Merit List (AML), followed by online choice filling and seat allocation rounds.
Key Highlights of the INI SS Exam Pattern
Understanding the examination structure is essential for candidates preparing for upcoming sessions:
| Parameter | Details |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Duration | 90 Minutes (1 Hour 30 Minutes) |
| Total Questions | 80 Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Total Marks | 80 Marks |
| Marking Scheme | +1 mark for correct answers; -1/3 mark for wrong answers |
| Qualifying Cutoff | Minimum 50% score required in Stage-1 |
| Selection Stages | Stage 1 (Written CBT) & Stage 2 (Departmental Assessment for AIIMS/PGIMER) |
Participating Institutes
INI SS scores are recognized by five of India’s top apex medical research and training centers:
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AIIMS New Delhi (and all participating AIIMS branches nationwide)
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PGIMER Chandigarh (Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research)
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JIPMER Puducherry (Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research)
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NIMHANS Bengaluru (National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro-Sciences)
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SCTIMST Thiruvananthapuram (Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology)