🏢 Counselling
INICET November 2026 Counselling
INICET counselling begins after the result on November 7, 2026, and is conducted entirely online through aiimsexams.ac.in. Unlike NEET PG, INICET has no state quota — all seats are All-India quota. There are 4 counselling rounds, and the batch starts in January 2027.
Counselling Round Structure (Expected)
| Round | Expected Timeline | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Mock Round | ~Nov 10–12, 2026 | Practice choice filling only — no actual allotment |
| Round 1 | ~Nov 14–20, 2026 | Main allotment — majority of seats filled here |
| Round 2 | ~Nov 22–28, 2026 | Upgrades + unfilled seats from Round 1 |
| Open Round | ~Dec 2026 | Remaining seats, fresh preferences |
| Stray Vacancy Round | ~Dec 2026 (if needed) | Very last seats after previous rounds |
All timelines are tentative based on past INICET sessions. Exact dates are announced after the result at aiimsexams.ac.in.
How INICET Counselling Works
1
Register for Counselling
After the result, log in to aiimsexams.ac.in and register for counselling. Pay the counselling registration fee (check official notification for current amount).
2
Fill Choices Online
Fill institute-specialty combinations in order of preference. You can fill as many choices as available. Strategy: place your dream specialty/institute first, then realistic alternatives.
3
Allotment
AIIMS runs the allotment algorithm based on rank and choice order. Your best possible option is allotted. Check the allotment result on the portal.
4
Report to Institute
Physically report to the allotted institute within the stipulated date with original documents. Failure to report results in cancellation of the allotted seat.
Documents Required for Reporting
- ✓ INICET November 2026 admit card (original)
- ✓ INICET November 2026 result / allotment letter (printout)
- ✓ MBBS degree certificate / provisional degree certificate
- ✓ MBBS mark sheets (all years)
- ✓ Internship completion certificate
- ✓ NMC/State Medical Council registration certificate
- ✓ Category certificate (OBC-NCL / SC / ST / EWS / PwBD — if applicable)
- ✓ Valid government-issued photo ID (Aadhaar, passport)
- ✓ Passport-size photographs (6–8 copies)
- ✓ AIIMS joining forms (institute-specific — collect from institute website)
Carry originals AND photocopies (minimum 3 sets) of every document. Some institutes ask for additional institute-specific forms that must be printed from their own website before reporting.
Key Facts About INICET Counselling
- · No state quota. All INICET seats are All-India quota. There is no separate state quota process, unlike NEET PG where 50% of seats go to state counselling.
- · Penalty for not joining. If allotted a seat and you do not report within the deadline, you may be barred from future INICET sessions or face a penalty fee. Read the official instructions carefully.
- · You can upgrade in Round 2. If you are allotted a seat in Round 1 but a higher-preference option becomes available in Round 2, you can upgrade. Round 1 seat is released if you upgrade.
- · OBC-NCL certificate must be current. OBC certificates more than 1 year old (or from outside the creamy layer threshold) are not accepted. Get a fresh certificate before counselling.