The INI SS 2026 examination for the July 2026 session was conducted by AIIMS New Delhi on April 25, 2026 (Stage I, online CBT). The Institute of National Importance Super-Specialty Entrance Test is a prestigious National level Medical entrance exam for admission to DM, M.Ch., and MD (Hospital Administration) courses at 22 Institutes of National Importance – AIIMS New Delhi and other AIIMS, PGIMER Chandigarh, JIPMER Puducherry, NIMHANS Bengaluru, and SCTIMST Trivandrum. Registration opened on March 30, 2026 at aiimsexams.ac.in and closed on April 13, 2026. The Stage I result was declared on May 6, 2026. Stage II departmental assessment (for AIIMS and PGIMER seats only) and counselling follow thereafter. Here on aglasem.com you can find previous year question papers, syllabus PDF, and verified information on admit card, answer key, and result.
Latest: – INI SS 2026 Stage I exam was held on April 25, 2026 and Stage I result was declared on May 6, 2026. Stage II / counselling for AIIMS-PGIMER seats follows. January 2027 session exam: October 24, 2026.
INI SS 2026
What is the INI SS entrance exam?
The INI SS stands for Institute of National Importance Super-Specialty Entrance Test. Organized biannually by AIIMS New Delhi, it is the National level Medical entrance exam for admission to DM (Doctorate of Medicine), M.Ch. (Master of Chirurgiae), and MD (Hospital Administration) programmes at 22 INIs – AIIMS New Delhi and other new AIIMS, PGIMER Chandigarh, JIPMER Puducherry, NIMHANS Bengaluru, and SCTIMST Trivandrum. The exam follows a two-stage process: a computer-based Stage I (80 MCQs in 90 minutes) and a departmental Stage II clinical assessment (for AIIMS and PGIMER seats only). The July 2026 session Stage I was held on April 25, 2026.
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INI SS 2026 Exam Dates
When did AIIMS New Delhi open registration? When was the admit card released, the exam held, and the Stage I result declared? All these key events are summarised in the schedule below. AIIMS New Delhi is the official authority for all dates – visit aiimsexams.ac.in or iniss.aiimsexams.ac.in for any updates.
| Exam Event | Event Date |
|---|---|
| Release of Notification & Start of Registration | March 30, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | April 13, 2026 |
| Registration / Rejection List | April 15, 2026 |
| Issuance of Admit Card | April 18, 2026 |
| Stage I Exam Date (July 2026 Session) | April 25, 2026 |
| Stage I Result Notification | May 2, 2026 |
| Stage I Result Declaration | May 6, 2026 |
| Stage II Departmental Assessment & Counselling | May – June 2026 (tentative) |
| January 2027 Session Exam Date | October 24, 2026 |
Important Downloads and Official Links
Here you can find direct links to the latest notifications and official releases to stay updated.
- INI SS 2026 Notification
- Information Brochure
- Official Website of INI SS
Application Form – Apply Online
The application form for the July 2026 session was released by AIIMS New Delhi on March 30, 2026 at aiimsexams.ac.in. Candidates completed online registration with personal, academic, and contact details, uploaded scanned photograph, signature, MD/MS or MBBS degree certificate, registration certificate from NMC / SMC, and paid the application fee online. The last date to apply was April 13, 2026. The fee was INR 4,000 (non-refundable) and PwBD candidates were exempted. Login credentials remain valid for Stage II assessments and counselling.
Application Form Direct Link – You can access the application portal at aiimsexams.ac.in as per the schedule announced by AIIMS New Delhi.
Things to Remember Before Applying
If you plan to appear in the next INI SS session (January 2027), here are key things to remember.
- Eligibility Assessment: Candidates for DM / M.Ch. must hold an MD / MS degree from an NMC-recognised institution. MD (Hospital Administration) requires an MBBS degree. Permanent or provisional registration with NMC / SMC is essential.
- Document Confirmation: Gather scanned copies of recent passport-size photograph, signature, left thumb impression, MD / MS / MBBS degree and mark sheets, internship and registration certificates, and category certificates (where applicable).
- Payment Readiness: Keep your debit card, credit card, or net banking ready to pay the application fee (INR 4,000; PwBD exempt). No hard copies are accepted – only online submission via aiimsexams.ac.in.
Application Form Correction
The application form correction window allows candidates of the Institute of National Importance Super-Specialty Entrance Test to edit registration errors. Use the edit window to ensure your details align with your certificates. Accurate data is crucial – check that your form matches your official records before final submission.
Application Form Correction Link – You can access the edit window as per schedule at aiimsexams.ac.in.
Eligibility Criteria
Programme-wise eligibility for the INI SS exam is summarised below. SC, ST, OBC-NCL, and PwBD candidates get relaxation as per Government of India norms.
| Programme | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| DM (3 years) / M.Ch. (3 years) | MD / MS degree from an NMC-recognised university in the requisite specialty; permanent / provisional registration with NMC / SMC; completion of any required pre-requisite training as per AIIMS prospectus |
| MD (Hospital Administration) | MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised institution; one-year compulsory rotating internship; permanent / provisional registration with NMC / SMC |
| Age Limit | Varies by participating institute and course; refer to the official prospectus |
| Number of Attempts | No cap on number of attempts |
Exam Pattern
The exam is conducted in two stages. Stage I is a computer-based MCQ test taken by all candidates; Stage II is a departmental clinical / practical assessment applicable only to candidates seeking AIIMS and PGIMER seats. The key features are summarised below.
| Component | Stage I Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test (CBT) Online |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Total Questions | 80 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Total Marks | 80 |
| Medium of Exam | English |
| Marking Scheme | +1 for correct, –1/3 (-0.33) for wrong answer |
| Syllabus | General Biomedical + Speciality-specific |
| Qualifying Marks (Stage I) | 50% to be shortlisted for Stage II (up to 3× seats) |
| Stage II (AIIMS & PGIMER only) | Departmental clinical / practical assessment, 20 marks; combined 50%+ required for AIIMS allocation |
| Frequency | Twice a year (January & July sessions) |
Participating Institutes
The INI SS score is accepted by 22 Institutes of National Importance across India for super-specialty admissions.
- AIIMS New Delhi and other AIIMS campuses (Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Jodhpur, Patna, Raipur, Rishikesh, Bibinagar, Bathinda, Deoghar, Mangalagiri, Nagpur, Kalyani, Gorakhpur, Rajkot, Vijaypur, Bilaspur, Guwahati, Madurai)
- PGIMER: Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh
- JIPMER: Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, Puducherry
- NIMHANS: National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences, Bengaluru
- SCTIMST: Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology, Trivandrum
INI SS Exam – An Overview
The key details about this entrance exam are as follows.
| Exam Aspect | Aspect Information |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | INI SS |
| Full Form | Institute of National Importance Super-Specialty Entrance Test |
| Exam Conducting Body | AIIMS New Delhi |
| Full Name of Body | All India Institute Of Medical Sciences, New Delhi |
| Level of Exam | National Level |
| Frequency | Twice a Year (Jan & July sessions) |
| Stage I Exam Date (July 2026 session) | April 25, 2026 |
| Mode of Exam | Two-Stage: Stage I CBT + Stage II Departmental (AIIMS / PGIMER only) |
| Stage I Duration | 90 minutes |
| Total Questions (Stage I) | 80 MCQs |
| Application Fee | INR 4,000 (PwBD exempt) |
| Official Website | aiimsexams.ac.in / iniss.aiimsexams.ac.in |
| Courses Where Admission Is Through This Test | DM, M.Ch., MD (Hospital Administration) |
| Colleges / Universities / Institutes Where Admission Is Through This Test | AIIMS New Delhi and other AIIMS, PGIMER, JIPMER, NIMHANS, SCTIMST (22 INIs) |
| Region Of Exam (admission to institutes in these areas are primarily through this test; does not reflect from where students can participate) | India |
| Type Of Exam | Medical Entrance Exams |
INI SS Syllabus
To prepare effectively, it is essential to know the test structure. The Stage I paper covers a General Biomedical section plus a Specialty-specific section relevant to the chosen DM / M.Ch. / MD-HA course. For complete details, download the official INI SS syllabus on aglasem.com for offline study.
Previous Year Question Paper
Preparing for the Institute of National Importance Super-Specialty Entrance Test? Practise with previous year question papers to strengthen your preparation. Key points are below.
- The INI SS question papers are memory-based recall sets compiled by coaching institutes and subject experts after each session.
- By practising these papers, you understand the difficulty level and clinical reasoning style of the exam.
- You can download the INI SS previous year question paper PDFs from aglasem.com to practise anytime, anywhere.
Admit Card
The INI SS admit card for the July 2026 session was released by AIIMS New Delhi on April 18, 2026. Important details are as follows.
- Release Date: The admit card for the April 25, 2026 exam was released on April 18, 2026 at iniss.aiimsexams.ac.in.
- Download Link: After login at the candidate portal on iniss.aiimsexams.ac.in, the download link is visible on the dashboard.
- How to Download: Visit iniss.aiimsexams.ac.in, click the admit card link, enter your candidate ID and password, and download the hall ticket PDF.
Answer Key
Appeared for the exam on April 25, 2026 and eager to estimate your score? Here is what you should know about the answer key.
- Unofficial answer keys are available from coaching centres and on aglasem.com shortly after the exam.
- AIIMS New Delhi typically does not release an official answer key for INI SS; final Stage I results are based on the internal key.
- Use unofficial keys to estimate your raw score (80 MCQs, +1 / –1/3) ahead of the Stage I result.
Result
The INI SS result for the July 2026 session Stage I was declared on May 6, 2026. Here are the most important points.
- Result Date: AIIMS New Delhi declared the Stage I result on May 6, 2026 at iniss.aiimsexams.ac.in (notification issued May 2, 2026).
- Result Link: The direct link to view your INI SS results is on iniss.aiimsexams.ac.in. Keep your candidate ID and password ready.
- How to Check Your Result: Click the INI SS result link on iniss.aiimsexams.ac.in, log in, and view your Stage I status, score, and rank.
- What Your Result Indicates: The scorecard shows your Stage I score, qualifying status, and shortlisting for Stage II (AIIMS / PGIMER) where applicable. Candidates above 50% qualify (up to 3× seats are shortlisted for Stage II).
- Significance: Your INI SS result is the basis for admission to DM, M.Ch., and MD (HA) seats across 22 INIs.
Counselling
- After the Stage I result on May 6, 2026, shortlisted candidates participate in Stage II (departmental clinical assessment) for AIIMS and PGIMER seats only.
- For other participating institutes (JIPMER, NIMHANS, SCTIMST), seat allotment is based on Stage I rank alone.
- AIIMS New Delhi conducts online counselling in multiple rounds; candidates register, fill choice of institute and specialty, and pay the counselling fee.
- Seat allotment depends on rank, category, choice filling, and the seat matrix across the 22 participating INIs.
- Selected candidates report for document verification and admission as per the AIIMS counselling schedule.
FAQs – INI SS 2026
The INI SS 2026 Stage I exam for the July 2026 session was conducted by AIIMS New Delhi on April 25, 2026 (Saturday) in online Computer Based Test (CBT) mode. The Stage I result was declared on May 6, 2026 (notification issued May 2, 2026) at iniss.aiimsexams.ac.in. Stage II departmental assessment for AIIMS and PGIMER seats follows.
The INI SS exam follows a two-stage pattern. Stage I is an online CBT with 80 MCQs to be answered in 90 minutes; +1 mark per correct answer and 1/3 mark (0.33) deducted for each wrong answer, total 80 marks. Stage II is a departmental clinical / practical assessment of 20 marks, applicable only for candidates seeking AIIMS and PGIMER seats. JIPMER, NIMHANS, and SCTIMST allot seats on Stage I rank alone.
For DM and M.Ch. courses, candidates need an MD or MS degree in the requisite specialty from an NMC-recognised university with valid permanent or provisional registration with NMC / SMC. For MD (Hospital Administration), candidates need an MBBS degree with completed internship and valid registration. There is no cap on the number of attempts. Age limit varies by institute and course as per the official prospectus.
The INI SS 2026 application fee for the July 2026 session was INR 4,000 (non-refundable) plus applicable transaction charges. PwBD candidates were exempted from paying the fee. The fee was paid online via debit card, credit card, or net banking through the candidate portal at aiimsexams.ac.in. No hard copies of the application form are accepted.
INI SS scores are accepted by 22 Institutes of National Importance: AIIMS New Delhi and other AIIMS campuses (Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Jodhpur, Patna, Raipur, Rishikesh, Bibinagar, Bathinda, Deoghar, Mangalagiri, Nagpur, Kalyani, Gorakhpur, Rajkot, Vijaypur, Bilaspur, Guwahati, Madurai), PGIMER Chandigarh, JIPMER Puducherry, NIMHANS Bengaluru, and SCTIMST Trivandrum.
The Stage I result for the July 2026 session was declared on May 6, 2026 at iniss.aiimsexams.ac.in by AIIMS New Delhi (notification issued May 2, 2026). The result is published as a list of qualified candidates (above the 50% cut-off) shortlisted for Stage II departmental assessment (AIIMS and PGIMER) up to three times the number of seats.
INI SS is the Super-Specialty entrance test for admission to DM, M.Ch., and MD (Hospital Administration) programmes (post-MD / MS qualification), while INI CET is the entrance test for postgraduate MD / MS / MDS / MCh-6yr / DM-6yr admissions (post-MBBS / BDS). INI SS uses a two-stage process (CBT + departmental for AIIMS-PGIMER), whereas INI CET is a single-stage 200-MCQ CBT.
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