AIIMS INI SS 2026 Result Released for January Session – Check Qualified Roll Numbers
AIIMS INI SS 2026 Result Released for January SessionAll India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has officially announced AIIMS INI SS 2026 result for the January session. The INI SS exam was conducted on 22 November 2025. Candidates can now check the roll number-wise list of qualified candidates provisionally. The official website to check the INI SS result is aiimsexams.ac.in.
Direct Link to check INI SS Result
Download the official AIIMS INI SS 2025 Stage-I result PDF
The INI SS results ensure the eligibility for DM/MCh admissions in the Institutes of National Importance:
- AIIMS New Delhi & other AIIMS campuses
- PGIMER Chandigarh
- JIPMER Puducherry
- NIMHANS Bengaluru
- SCTIMST Trivandrum
Earlier, the AIIMS INI SS January 2026 Seat Matrix was released, providing detailed information about the distribution of available seats across various specialities. The INI SS 2026 Admit Cards were out on 18 November 2025.
How to Check INI SS 2026 Result?
INI SS January session results include the roll numbers of those candidates who qualified the Stage 1. Aspirants need to follow these steps:
- Visit aiimsexams.ac.in
- Click on ‘Academic Courses’ - ‘Super Speciality Exam’
- Select ‘INI SS 2026’
- Download the roll number-wise Stage 1 result PDF
Who Qualifies? Eligibility Criteria for INI SS 2026
To appear for INI SS 2025 (January 2026 session), candidates must:
- Hold an MD/MS or DNB degree in the relevant specialty
- Complete their qualifying degree by July 31, 2025
- Meet institute-specific upper age limits as of July 1, 2025
Institute-Wise Upper Age Limits
The following institutes have an age criterion that should be fulfilled by the students:
Institute | Upper Age Limit |
AIIMS (All Branches) | 35 years |
PGIMER Chandigarh | 45 years |
NIMHANS Bengaluru | 37 years |
SCTIMST Trivandrum | 40 years |
JIPMER Puducherry | No age limit |
Note: Relaxations apply for OBC, SC/ST, and Ex-servicemen as per Government norms.
Check Previous Years’ Cutoff of INI SS 2025 Participating Institutes
Cutoff of Institutes Offering Admission Through INI SS | |
INI-SS 2025: Specialty-Wise Qualified Candidates
The table below presents the speciality-wise numbers of INI SS qualified candidates:
Specialty | Estimated Qualified Candidates | Insight |
DM – Neurology | 100+ | Highest number of qualifiers Very high demand |
DM – Endocrinology | 100+ | Among the top specialties with strong national interest. |
MCh – Breast, Endocrine & General Surgery | 50+ | Largest qualifier count among surgical branches. |
DM – Interventional Radiology | 40+ | Fast-growing specialty with increasing applicant interest. |
DM – Addiction Psychiatry | 30+ | Rising uptake in mental health–related superspecialties. |
MCh – CTVS | 30 | Stable number of qualifiers for a core surgical field. |
MCh – Joint Replacement | 20 | Popular orthopedic subspecialty with solid intake. |
MCh – Cornea, Cataract & Refractive Surgery | 5 | Highly niche ophthalmic specialization. |
DM – Acute Care Emergency Medicine | 3 | Very selective or low number of applicants. |
DM – High Altitude Medicine | 3 | Rare specialty with minimal qualifiers. |
DM – Hospital Medicine & Critical Care | 1 | Extremely competitive; almost no qualifiers. |
DM – Clinical Physiology | 0 | No qualifiers this year. |
DM – Pediatric Dermatology | 0 | No successful candidates. |
DM – Musculoskeletal Radiology | 0 | No qualifiers in this emerging field. |
DM – Neuropathology | 0 | Zero qualifiers in this session. |
INI SS 2026: Insights from the Result Data
INI SS results show a noticeable shift in trends with a steep rise in the competition level:
Most Competitive Specialties
The maximum number of qualified candidates are in these branches:
- Neurology
- Endocrinology
- Interventional Radiology
Why these specialties?
These specialties shine due to:
- Large applicant volume
- Broad demand across INIs
- Wider seat distribution
Least Competitive (Highly Niche) Specialties
DM Clinical Physiology, DM Musculoskeletal Radiology, DM Pediatric Dermatology, and DM Neuropathology are some of the branches who recorded zero qualifiers.. The reasons are
- Extremely challenging exam parts
- Limited applicants
- Fewer seats
Overall Distribution Pattern
The results significantly highlight the difference between the popularity of the DM/MCh
Why This Result Matters?
INI SS is known as one of India's toughest super speciality entrance exams. If a medical student qualifies the exam, they get a chance in some of the top medical institutes of India for:
- Cutting-edge research
- Advanced clinical exposure
- International-level academic standards
What’s Next for Qualified Candidates?
Now, the counselling process will be embarked upon.
- Attend counselling as AIIMS guidelines.
- Follow document verification
- Track updates on aiimsexams.ac.in
Frequently Asked Questions
Ques: When was the INI SS 2026 January Session Stage I result declared?
Ans: The result was declared on December 1, 2025, and is available on the official AIIMS website.
Ques: How can candidates check and download the INI SS January 2026 result?
Ans: Candidates can download the merit list PDF from the AIIMS exams official portal aiimsexams.ac.in by entering their credentials.
Ques: What does the INI SS Stage I result signify?
Ans: It lists candidates who have provisionally qualified for the next stage-departmental assessment and counselling across INIs.
Ques: What are the minimum cutoff criteria for qualifying in INI SS Stage I?
Ans: Candidates must score the minimum qualifying marks set by AIIMS to be eligible for further stages of admission.
Ques: What are the next steps after qualifying in the INI SS Stage I result?
Ans: Qualified candidates are called for Stage II departmental assessment and counselling for seat allocation in DM/MCh/MD Hospital Administration courses.