All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has announced the opening of registration for the Institute of National Importance Super Speciality (INI-SS) in July 2026.
The entrance exam is for admission to super speciality courses like Doctorate of Medicine (DM), Master of Chirurgiae (MCh) at some leading institutes.
Qualified candidates can apply online on the official website aiimsexams.ac.in. The registration period is open till April 13, 2026.
When is the AIIMS INI-SS July 2026 exam scheduled
The INI-SS July 2026 entrance test will take place on April 25, 2026. The candidate will have to appear for the computer-based test at some of the institute’s centres across India.
From April 15, 2026, on, applicants can check the status of their application, whether it is pending for any discrepancy or has been rejected, from the official website.
Who can apply for the AIIMS INI-SS 2026 courses
The INI-SS July 2026 exam is for candidates who wish to pursue super-speciality courses like DM, MCh at some top institutes. AIIMS and Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, popularly known as PGIMER. These are some of the institutes where these courses are offered.
Candidates should check all the eligibility criteria (qualifications, internship, etc.) before applying.
What is the selection process for AIIMS INI-SS 2026
The INI-SS July 2026 selection process follows a two-stage selection process
Stage I – CBT – An Objective type question based computer based test from the relevant subjects.
Stage II – Dept. Assessment – Done by institutes like AIIMS and PGIMER for the selected candidates.
This two-stage selection process ensures that candidates are evaluated on both their test scores and departmental assessment.
What is the AIIMS INI-SS 2026 application fee and marking scheme
Those candidates who wish to apply for the INI-SS July 2026 session will need to pay an application fee of Rs 4,000, excluding transaction charges.
However, candidates who belong to the PwBD category will not need to pay any application fee. According to the marking scheme, the candidates will be awarded one mark for every correct answer and one-third of a mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.
Candidates will need to obtain at least 50 percent marks in Stage I to move to the next stage.
How to apply for AIIMS INI-SS July 2026 registration
Candidates can apply as follows:
- Go to the official website: aiimsexams.ac.in
- Click on the INI-SS July 2026 registration link
- Register as a new user with basic details
- Log in with the login credentials you have
- Fill in academic and personal details
- Upload the necessary documents, including the photograph, signature, and certificates.
- Select preferred course (DM/MCh) and exam city
- Verify all details before submission
- Submit the form before April 13, 2026
- Download and save the confirmation page
Check the status of the application after submission to ensure that there are no errors.
Why is AIIMS INI-SS 2026 important for medical aspirants
The INI-SS exam is a portal to some of the most competitive super-speciality medical courses in India. Candidates who gain admission to institutes like AIIMS and PGIMER are allowed to pursue advanced training, research, and specialised clinical exposure.
Registration is now open for aspirants who wish to apply. They should complete their application before the deadline and stay updated with the important information.
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