AIIMS Delhi is offering approximately 192 DM and MCh seats across 22 super specialty programs in the INI SS July 2026 session, with counselling registration expected to open on June 26, 2026 at aiimsexams.ac.in.
AIIMS New Delhi is the largest participating institute under INI SS counselling, with more super specialty seats than any other INI. The July 2026 final seat position for DM and MCh courses has been released on the official portal. Specialty-wise seat counts, category-wise reservation, and expected closing ranks on this page are based on the released seat position and July 2025 counselling trends.
- Total INI SS seats at AIIMS Delhi (July 2026): approximately 192 seats across DM and MCh programs combined.
- Central government reservation norms apply: UR 50%, OBC-NCL 27%, SC 15%, ST 7.5%, with EWS (10%) and PwD (5%) as horizontal reservations.
- Cardiology DM and Neurosurgery MCh are the most competitive specialties, with expected UR closing AIR in single digits to low teens based on July 2025 trends.
- Counselling registration opens June 26, 2026 at aiimsexams.ac.in.
- All specialty-wise seat figures below are indicative; confirm exact counts on the official portal before choice filling.
| Direct Link to INI SS July 2026 Counselling Registration (Opens June 26, 2026) — aiimsexams.ac.in |
AIIMS Delhi DM Specialties and Seat Matrix (July 2026)
AIIMS New Delhi offers DM programs across 13 clinical super specialties. The seat matrix below is based on July 2025 cycle data and is expected to be similar for July 2026. The official specialty-wise seat count for July 2026 is published at aiimsexams.ac.in.
| DM Specialty | Expected Total Seats | UR | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiology | 10 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Neurology | 9 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Nephrology | 9 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Gastroenterology | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Medical Oncology | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Endocrinology and Metabolism | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Pulmonary Medicine | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Neonatology | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Clinical Hematology | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Hepatology | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Rheumatology | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Reproductive Medicine | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Clinical Pharmacology | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Approximate DM Total | ~106 | ~54 | ~27 | ~13 | ~8 |
Seats showing 0 in the ST column for a given specialty may be converted or carried forward to the next counselling round per AIIMS norms. Verify the official July 2026 seat matrix before submitting your choices.
AIIMS Delhi MCh Specialties and Seat Matrix (July 2026)
AIIMS Delhi offers MCh programs across 9 surgical super specialties. Neurosurgery has the highest seat intake among all MCh programs, reflecting the department’s large clinical volume and training capacity at the institute.
| MCh Specialty | Expected Total Seats | UR | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neurosurgery | 12 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Urology | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Surgical Oncology | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Pediatric Surgery | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Gastrointestinal Surgery | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Plastic, Reconstructive and Burns Surgery | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Vascular Surgery | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Paediatric Orthopaedics | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Approximate MCh Total | ~68 | ~34 | ~18 | ~10 | ~6 |
Category-wise Seat Reservation at AIIMS Delhi
All DM and MCh seats at AIIMS Delhi in the INI SS July 2026 cycle follow central government reservation norms. The table below shows the reservation breakdown applicable to all super specialty programs at AIIMS Delhi.
| Category | Reservation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 50% | Open merit; EWS sub-quota carved from this |
| OBC-NCL | 27% | Non-Creamy Layer certificate mandatory at document verification |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 15% | Caste certificate required |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 7.5% | Tribe certificate required |
| EWS | 10% (horizontal) | Carved from UR quota; valid income and asset certificate required |
| Persons with Disability (PwD) | 5% (horizontal) | Applicable across all categories |
Reserved category seats that remain vacant after all rounds of counselling are de-reserved and offered to UR students, subject to AIIMS norms for the July 2026 cycle.
Expected Closing Ranks at AIIMS Delhi (July 2026)
The closing AIR figures below are expected based on July 2025 INI SS counselling trends at AIIMS Delhi. Actual closing ranks for July 2026 will depend on total applicants, seat availability, and choice-fill patterns in that specific cycle.
| Specialty | Type | Expected Closing AIR (UR) | Expected Closing AIR (OBC-NCL) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiology | DM | 1–10 | 12–25 |
| Neurology | DM | 1–15 | 18–35 |
| Nephrology | DM | 8–25 | 30–60 |
| Gastroenterology | DM | 10–30 | 35–70 |
| Neonatology | DM | 12–40 | 45–80 |
| Medical Oncology | DM | 15–45 | 50–90 |
| Endocrinology and Metabolism | DM | 20–55 | 60–100 |
| Hepatology | DM | 25–65 | 70–115 |
| Clinical Hematology | DM | 30–70 | 75–125 |
| Pulmonary Medicine | DM | 30–75 | 80–130 |
| Rheumatology | DM | 35–80 | 85–140 |
| Neurosurgery | MCh | 1–10 | 12–25 |
| Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery | MCh | 5–18 | 22–45 |
| Urology | MCh | 8–25 | 30–60 |
| Pediatric Surgery | MCh | 12–35 | 40–75 |
| Surgical Oncology | MCh | 18–50 | 55–100 |
| Gastrointestinal Surgery | MCh | 20–55 | 60–105 |
Cardiology DM and Neurosurgery MCh consistently close at the lowest AIR (most competitive) at AIIMS Delhi across both July and January INI SS cycles. Specialties like Reproductive Medicine, Clinical Pharmacology, and Paediatric Orthopaedics are comparatively less competitive, with UR closing AIR often exceeding 100.
INI SS July 2026 Counselling Process at AIIMS Delhi
INI SS counselling is managed centrally by AIIMS on aiimsexams.ac.in. Seat allotment is based on INI SS AIR, category, and choice-fill order. AIIMS Delhi seats fill fastest in the first round due to the institute’s reputation and its volume of seats.
- Registration and choice filling open: June 26, 2026 at aiimsexams.ac.in.
- Complete online registration and pay the counselling fee within the notified window.
- Fill specialty and institute preferences in order of priority during the choice-filling period.
- Seat allotment is released round by round; unallotted seats roll over to the next round.
- Students allotted AIIMS Delhi must report for document verification within the joining deadline.
- Documents to carry: INI SS scorecard, MD or MS degree and mark sheets, MBBS degree, internship completion certificate, category certificate if applicable, and a valid photo ID.
INI SS July 2026 AIIMS Delhi DM MCh Counselling FAQs
Ques. How many total DM and MCh seats does AIIMS Delhi offer in INI SS July 2026?
Ans. AIIMS Delhi is the largest participating institute in INI SS July 2026, with approximately 192 total DM and MCh seats across 13 DM and 9 MCh specialties. The official specialty-wise seat matrix for July 2026 is available at aiimsexams.ac.in.
Ques. Which DM specialty at AIIMS Delhi is the most competitive in INI SS counselling?
Ans. Cardiology DM is the most competitive specialty at AIIMS Delhi. Based on July 2025 INI SS counselling trends, the expected closing AIR for Cardiology DM at AIIMS Delhi is 1–10 for UR students. Neurology DM follows closely with an expected UR closing AIR of 1–15.
Ques. What is the expected closing rank for Neurosurgery MCh at AIIMS Delhi in July 2026?
Ans. Based on July 2025 trends, Neurosurgery MCh at AIIMS Delhi is expected to close around AIR 1–10 for UR students and AIR 12–25 for OBC-NCL students. It is consistently among the most competitive MCh specialties in INI SS counselling.
Ques. Is an OBC-NCL certificate mandatory for OBC category seats in INI SS July 2026 counselling?
Ans. Yes. Students claiming OBC-NCL seats at AIIMS Delhi must produce a valid Non-Creamy Layer certificate at document verification. The certificate must be issued by a competent government authority and should not be older than one year at the time of counselling.
Ques. When does INI SS July 2026 counselling registration open?
Ans. INI SS July 2026 counselling registration is expected to open on June 26, 2026 at aiimsexams.ac.in. Students must complete registration, fee payment, and choice filling within the notified window to be eligible for allotment.
Ques. Can unfilled SC or ST seats at AIIMS Delhi be converted to UR category?
Ans. Yes. Seats that remain vacant in SC or ST categories after all rounds of INI SS counselling are de-reserved and converted to the UR category, subject to AIIMS norms for the July 2026 cycle. AIIMS announces such conversions officially before the next round of allotment begins.
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