The INI SS July 2026 seat matrix is officially out, offering 862 super-specialty seats — 595 DM and 267 MCh — across 80 courses at 11 Institutes of National Importance including AIIMS New Delhi, PGIMER Chandigarh, JIPMER Puducherry, NIMHANS Bengaluru, SCTIMST Thiruvananthapuram, and all new AIIMS campuses.
AIIMS has released the final seat position for the INI SS July 2026 session on aiimsexams.ac.in, covering DM (Doctorate of Medicine) and MCh (Magister Chirurgiae) super-specialty programs. AIIMS New Delhi holds the highest allocation with 192 seats, followed by PGIMER Chandigarh at 134 and JIPMER Puducherry at 123. The seat matrix was subsequently revised to reflect additions in 10 specialties. Students who cleared the INI SS entrance exam can use this seat matrix to finalise institute and specialty preferences ahead of counselling, scheduled around June 26, 2026.
- Total INI SS July 2026 seats: 862 (595 DM + 267 MCh)
- Total specialties covered: 80 DM and MCh courses
- AIIMS New Delhi: 192 seats — highest among all participating institutes
- PGIMER Chandigarh: 134 seats | JIPMER Puducherry: 123 seats
- Reservation: 27% OBC | 15% SC | 7.5% ST | 10% EWS | 5% PwBD (horizontal)
- JIPMER follows a dynamic roster system — category-wise split is finalised at counselling, not pre-fixed
- EWS reservation does not apply to DM/MCh courses at NIMHANS Bengaluru or PGIMER Chandigarh
| Direct Link to INI SS July 2026 Seat Matrix (OUT) — aiimsexams.ac.in |
INI SS July 2026 Seat Matrix Overview
The INI SS July 2026 session seat matrix covers DM and MCh programs at all Institutes of National Importance. A total of 862 seats are available — 595 DM and 267 MCh — across 80 specialties. The seat position was released on the official AIIMS portal and later revised to include additions in 10 specialties, making it the final authoritative document for the upcoming counselling round.
| Detail | INI SS July 2026 |
|---|---|
| Total Seats | 862 |
| DM Seats | 595 |
| MCh Seats | 267 |
| Total Specialties | 80 |
| Participating Institutes | 11 (All AIIMS + PGIMER + JIPMER + NIMHANS + SCTIMST) |
| Counselling Start (Expected) | June 26, 2026 |
| Official Portal | aiimsexams.ac.in |
INI SS July 2026 Institute-Wise Seat Distribution
AIIMS New Delhi offers the highest number of seats in INI SS July 2026, covering the widest range of DM and MCh specialties. PGIMER Chandigarh and JIPMER Puducherry are the next largest contributors. All new AIIMS campuses and specialty institutes (NIMHANS, SCTIMST) contribute the remaining seats. Download the full seat position PDF from aiimsexams.ac.in for the complete specialty-wise and category-wise breakdown for each institute.
| Institute | Total Seats (July 2026) | Special Notes |
|---|---|---|
| AIIMS New Delhi | 192 | Highest seat allocation; full range of DM and MCh specialties |
| PGIMER Chandigarh | 134 | EWS reservation not applicable for DM/MCh courses |
| JIPMER Puducherry | 123 | Dynamic roster system; no pre-fixed UR/OBC/SC/ST split |
| AIIMS Rishikesh | See official PDF | — |
| AIIMS Jodhpur | See official PDF | — |
| AIIMS Bhopal | See official PDF | — |
| AIIMS Bhubaneswar | See official PDF | — |
| AIIMS Patna | See official PDF | — |
| AIIMS Raipur | See official PDF | — |
| NIMHANS Bengaluru | See official PDF | No EWS seats; region-specific reservation in Psychiatry |
| SCTIMST Thiruvananthapuram | See official PDF | Very limited seats; DM Transfusion Medicine available |
| Total | 862 | 595 DM + 267 MCh across 80 specialties |
DM Specialties in INI SS July 2026
DM seats form the larger share of the INI SS July 2026 seat matrix, covering clinical super-specialties across medicine, pediatrics, and allied fields. A total of 595 DM seats are available across all participating institutes. Cardiology, Neurology, and Nephrology are among the most competitive DM specialties and are offered primarily at AIIMS New Delhi, PGIMER Chandigarh, and JIPMER Puducherry. The table below lists the DM specialties covered in the July 2026 session.
| DM Specialty | Broad Category |
|---|---|
| Cardiology | Medicine |
| Neurology | Medicine / Neurosciences |
| Nephrology | Medicine |
| Gastroenterology | Medicine |
| Endocrinology and Metabolism | Medicine |
| Medical Oncology | Oncology |
| Clinical Hematology | Medicine |
| Pulmonary Medicine | Medicine |
| Rheumatology / Clinical Immunology | Medicine |
| Neonatology | Pediatrics |
| Pediatric Cardiology | Pediatrics |
| Hepatology | Medicine |
| Critical Care Medicine | Medicine |
| Infectious Diseases | Medicine |
| Medical Genetics | Medicine |
| Transfusion Medicine | Pathology / Medicine |
| Nuclear Medicine | Radiology / Medicine |
| Clinical Pharmacology | Pharmacology |
| Not all DM specialties are offered at every institute. Check the official seat position PDF for institute-specific availability. | |
MCh Specialties in INI SS July 2026
MCh seats cover surgical super-specialties at all participating INIs. A total of 267 MCh seats are available in the July 2026 session. Neurosurgery, Urology, and Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery are the most commonly offered MCh specialties across institutes. Surgical Oncology, Pediatric Surgery, and Plastic Surgery are also available at select INIs. The table below lists the MCh specialties in the INI SS July 2026 seat matrix.
| MCh Specialty | Broad Category |
|---|---|
| Neurosurgery | Surgical Neurosciences |
| Urology | Genitourinary Surgery |
| Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery (CVTS) | Cardiac Surgery |
| Pediatric Surgery | Pediatric Surgery |
| Surgical Gastroenterology | GI Surgery |
| Surgical Oncology | Oncology Surgery |
| Gynecological Oncology | Oncology Surgery |
| Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery | Reconstructive Surgery |
| Vascular Surgery | Vascular Surgery |
| Endocrine Surgery | Endocrine Surgery |
| Head and Neck Surgery | ENT / Surgical Oncology |
| Not all MCh specialties are offered at every institute. Refer to the official PDF for institute-specific seat counts. | |
INI SS July 2026 Category-Wise Seat Reservation
Reservation for INI SS July 2026 DM and MCh seats follows Government of India norms for centrally funded institutes. PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) and Rural Area Service (RAS) reservations are applied horizontally across the category-wise distribution. JIPMER Puducherry operates on a dynamic roster, so its category-wise split is not pre-fixed. The table below shows the standard reservation structure for AIIMS and most INI institutes.
| Category | Reservation | Applicability |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 50.5% | All AIIMS institutes |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 27% | All AIIMS institutes |
| SC | 15% | All AIIMS institutes |
| ST | 7.5% | All AIIMS institutes |
| EWS | 10% | AIIMS only — not applicable at NIMHANS or PGIMER DM/MCh |
| PwBD (horizontal) | 5% | All institutes except NIMHANS DM/MCh |
| Rural Area Service / RAS (horizontal) | 5% | As per AIIMS norms |
| JIPMER (dynamic roster) | As per roster | Category split decided at counselling |
How to Download INI SS July 2026 Seat Matrix PDF
The complete seat matrix PDF — with specialty-wise and category-wise seat counts for every institute — is available on the official AIIMS portal. Follow these steps to access and save it.
- Visit aiimsexams.ac.in on any browser.
- Navigate to the INI SS July 2026 section or click the Seat Position notification link on the homepage.
- The seat matrix PDF will open in a new tab — click Download or press Ctrl+S to save it locally.
- Cross-reference your preferred specialty and institute in the PDF for exact seat counts and category-wise availability before choosing preferences.
- Bookmark the notifications page as the seat matrix may be further revised before counselling begins.
INI SS July 2026 Seat Matrix FAQs
Ques. How many total seats are available in INI SS July 2026?
Ans. The INI SS July 2026 seat matrix has a total of 862 seats — 595 DM and 267 MCh — across 80 specialties at 11 participating institutes.
Ques. Which institute has the highest number of seats in INI SS July 2026?
Ans. AIIMS New Delhi has the highest number of seats with 192 in the INI SS July 2026 session, offering the widest range of DM and MCh specialties among all participating institutes.
Ques. Does EWS reservation apply at all INI institutes for DM/MCh seats?
Ans. No. EWS reservation (10%) applies at all AIIMS institutes but is not applicable to DM/MCh courses at NIMHANS Bengaluru and PGIMER Chandigarh for the July 2026 session.
Ques. How does JIPMER Puducherry seat allocation work for INI SS July 2026?
Ans. JIPMER Puducherry uses a dynamic roster system. Unlike other institutes, it does not pre-fix a UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS split before counselling. The category-wise distribution for its 123 seats is determined at the time of counselling.
Ques. Where can I download the INI SS July 2026 seat matrix PDF?
Ans. The official seat matrix PDF is available on aiimsexams.ac.in under the INI SS July 2026 notifications section. You can download it directly from the official AIIMS portal.
Ques. Are there more DM or MCh seats in INI SS July 2026?
Ans. DM seats are significantly more than MCh seats in INI SS July 2026. There are 595 DM seats compared to 267 MCh seats, reflecting the larger number of clinical medicine super-specialties offered across participating institutes.
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