AIIMS New Delhi will release the INI CET Round 2 Seat Allotment 2026 soon. This important list will be available on January 9, 2026 . Students who appeared for the Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI CET) 2026 can check if they have been given a seat in top medical colleges across India. This allotment is for advanced medical courses like MD, MS, MCh, DM, and MDS.
The INI CET exam helps students get into prestigious medical institutes such as AIIMS campuses, JIPMER, PGIMER, NIMHANS, and SCTIMST. The Round 2 Seat Allotment is the second step in the online process where students are assigned seats in these colleges based on their performance in the exam.
INI CET Round 2 Seat Allotment 2026 Release Details
The table below shows the key dates and times for the INI CET Round 2 Seat Allotment in 2026:
| Event | Date and Time |
| INI CET Round 2 Seat Allotment 2026 Release Date | January 9, 2026 |
| INI CET Round 2 Seat Allotment 2026 Release Time (Expected 1) | 9 AM to 12 PM |
| INI CET 2026 Round 2 Seat Allotment Release Time (Expected 2) | 1 PM to 6 PM |
Important Instructions for Students
Students who receive a seat in the INI CET Round 2 allotment must follow specific steps. Missing these steps can lead to losing the seat or facing penalties.
- Accepting the Allotted Seat: If a student is happy with the seat given in Round 2, they must accept it. The window to accept these seats is from January 10, 2026 (11 AM) to January 15, 2026 (5 PM) . Students need to log in to the official portal to complete this step.
- College Reporting and Document Check: After accepting the seat online, students must visit the college they have been allotted. They need to report to the college and complete all document verification by January 15, 2026 (5 PM) . It is important to carry all original documents as required.
- Upgraded Seats from Round 1: If a student had a seat from Round 1 and gets an upgraded (better) seat in Round 2, their previous seat from Round 1 is automatically taken back. Students cannot refuse an upgraded seat. This means they must take the new, upgraded seat.
- Penalty for Not Joining: If a student does not join the seat allotted to them in Round 2, or does not join an upgraded seat, they will face serious consequences. They will lose their seat. Also, they will have to pay a penalty of INR 3,00,000 (Three Lakh Rupees). This rule is very strict to ensure serious candidates take their seats.
What are INI CET and Institutes of National Importance (INIs)?
INI CET is a national-level entrance exam for students who want to pursue postgraduate medical and dental courses. These are courses taken after completing MBBS or BDS to become specialist doctors. The exam is held for admission to top government medical institutes in India, known as Institutes of National Importance (INIs). These institutes 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)
Students waiting for their Round 2 results should keep an eye on the official AIIMS website for the latest updates and the allotment list.
