The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has announced a significant extension for the registration and choice filling process in the INI CET January 2026 open round counselling. This move provides aspiring medical professionals with additional time to secure admissions into prestigious postgraduate courses across India's top medical institutions.
Extended Deadline Offers Relief to Candidates
In a welcome development for medical aspirants, AIIMS has pushed the deadline for registration and choice submission to 5 PM on February 7, 2026. This extension applies to candidates seeking admission to MD, MS, MDS, DM, and MCh programs not only at AIIMS but also at other esteemed Institutes of National Importance participating in the INI CET counselling process.
Key Dates and Important Information
The revised schedule now allows students more flexibility in making crucial decisions about their academic future. Following the registration closure, the seat allotment outcome will be published on February 21, 2026. Successful candidates must then report to their allocated institutes by February 28, 2026 to complete the admission formalities.
This deadline extension serves multiple purposes:
- Provides additional time for candidates awaiting results from other counselling rounds
- Allows students to make more informed choices about course preferences
- Enables those who have already submitted preferences to edit their selections
- Potentially increases participation in the open round counselling
How to Participate in the Open Round Counselling
Eligible candidates must follow these steps to complete their registration and choice filling process:
- Access the Official Portal: Visit aiimsexams.ac.in and navigate to the "Open Round Counselling 2026" section
- Login Credentials: Enter your INI CET username and password to access your account
- Verify Information: Carefully review and confirm your personal and contact details
- Course Selection: Browse through available courses and participating institutes
- Priority Setting: Arrange your preferred choices in order of priority
- Final Submission: Review all selections before final submission
- Fee Payment: Complete the counselling fee payment if applicable
- Confirmation: Download or print the confirmation receipt for future reference
Participating Institutes and Scope
The extended deadline and counselling process apply uniformly across all participating Institutes of National Importance, which include:
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
- Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER)
- Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER)
- National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS)
- Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST)
Medical aspirants are strongly advised to utilize this extended window effectively and complete all necessary procedures before the February 7, 2026 deadline. The additional time provides an excellent opportunity for candidates to thoroughly research their options, consult with mentors, and make well-considered decisions about their postgraduate medical education journey.
