AIIMS INI-SS July 2026 Registration Begins on 30 March 2026 for admission to DM and MCh super-specialty courses for the July 2026 session. The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has started the online registration process on behalf of 22 Institutes of National Importance (INIs).
Eligible candidates can now apply till 13 April 2026 at the official website aiimsexams.ac.in. This entrance test is conducted for admission to various DM/MCh programmes across AIIMS New Delhi and other participating INIs including PGIMER Chandigarh, JIPMER Puducherry, NIMHANS Bengaluru, and SCTIMST Trivandrum. Candidates are advised to complete the application process early to avoid last-minute technical issues.
INI-SS July 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
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| Conducting Body | All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi |
| Exam Name | Institute of National Importance Super-Specialty Entrance Test (INI-SS) July 2026 |
| Registration Start Date | 30 March 2026 |
| Registration Last Date | 13 April 2026 |
| Application Fee | ₹4000 + transaction charges (PWBD exempted) |
| Exam Date (Stage-I) | 25 April 2026 (CBT) |
| Mode of Exam | Computer-Based Test (Stage-I) |
| Participating Institutes | 22 Institutes of National Importance |
| Official Website | aiimsexams.ac.in |
Important Dates for INI-SS July 2026
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Online Registration Starts: 30 March 2026
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Last Date for Online Registration: 13 April 2026
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Status of Application & Rejection: 15 April 2026
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Admit Card Release: 18 April 2026
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INI-SS July 2026 Exam (Stage-I): 25 April 2026 (Saturday)
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Course Commencement: 01 July 2026
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Last Date for Admission: 31 August 2026
Eligibility Criteria for INI-SS July 2026
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Candidates must possess an MD/MS/DNB or equivalent degree in the relevant specialty recognized by NMC.
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Must complete the qualifying degree by 31 July 2026.
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Age Limit (as on 01 July 2026): 35 years for most AIIMS courses (born on or after 01.07.1991). Age limits vary by institute (PGIMER: 45 years, NIMHANS: 37 years, SCTIMST: 40 years, JIPMER: No upper age limit).
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Age relaxation applicable for OBC (3 years), SC/ST (5 years), PWBD (5 years), and Ex-Servicemen.
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Sponsored and Foreign National candidates have additional eligibility conditions.
Application Fee for INI-SS July 2026
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General / OBC / EWS / Foreign / Sponsored: ₹4000 + transaction charges
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SC / ST / PWBD: Exempted from application fee
Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.
How to Apply for AIIMS INI-SS July 2026 (Step-by-Step)
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Visit the official website: www.aiimsexams.ac.in
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Click on Academic Courses → Select INI-SS July 2026.
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Click on New Registration and fill basic details (Name, DOB, Email, Mobile) to generate login credentials.
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Login and complete the detailed application form with personal, educational, and course preferences.
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Upload scanned photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and relevant certificates.
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Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
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Review all details and submit the form.
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Download and print the confirmation page.
Scheme of Examination for INI-SS July 2026
Stage-I (Applicable to all INIs): Computer-Based Test (CBT) – 90 minutes, 80 questions.
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Marking: +1 for correct answer, -1/3 for incorrect answer.
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Minimum Qualifying Marks: 50%.
Stage-II (For AIIMS & PGIMER only): Departmental Assessment (Online video-conferencing, 20 marks).
Syllabus: General/basic component of the qualifying postgraduate degree and sub-specialty.
Participating Institutes & Courses Offered
INI-SS July 2026 offers admission to various DM and MCh super-specialty courses across 22 Institutes of National Importance, including AIIMS (multiple locations), PGIMER Chandigarh, JIPMER Puducherry, NIMHANS Bengaluru, and SCTIMST Trivandrum.
