The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has announced that the INI CET January 2026 counselling round 1 choice filling will conclude today, December 13, 2025, at 5 PM. Candidates who qualified the INI CET January 2026 exam can submit their preferences for MD, MS, DM (6 years), MCh (6 years), and MDS courses on the official portal aiimsexams.ac.in. A total of 32,374 candidates are eligible to participate in the round 1 counselling process. Students are advised to complete their choice filling before the deadline to ensure consideration for seat allotment in top institutes.
INI CET 2026 Counselling Round 1: Important Dates
The INI CET January 2026 counselling has been structured to provide clarity and smooth seat allocation. Round 1 includes choice filling, seat allotment, online acceptance, and document verification. Here is the detailed schedule for round 1 counselling:
Candidates must carefully follow each step to secure admission in their preferred institutes and complete all formalities within the stipulated timeline.
INI CET 2026 Counselling Round 2: Schedule
Candidates who do not get their preferred seat in round 1 or wish to participate in round 2 can follow the round 2 schedule:
Education experts advise candidates to carefully review the seat allotment and complete online acceptance promptly to avoid forfeiting their seats.
How to Submit Choices for INI CET Round 1?
Students can submit their choices for INI CET counselling by following these steps:
- Visit the official portal: aiimsexams.ac.in
- Login using registered credentials
- Select preferred institute and subject/speciality
- Submit choices before 5 PM, December 13, 2025
- Keep a confirmation copy for future reference
Completing this step on time ensures eligibility for seat allocation in round 1 and smooth participation in the counselling process.

