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The INI SS (Institute of National Importance Super-Specialty Entrance Test) exam dates for the July 2025 session have been announced. The Stage I (written exam) will be held on April 19, 2025, with the result notification to be released on April 28, 2025. The Departmental Assessment (Stage II) and the final result notification dates will be declared later. So it’s important for candidates to regularly check the official website for the latest updates.

What is INI SS?

The INI SS is a national-level entrance exam conducted by AIIMS New Delhi for admission into various post-doctoral courses like DM, MCh, and MD Hospital Administration. It is held twice a year for both January and July sessions. The participating institutes include:

• AIIMS-New Delhi and all new AIIMS
• JIPMER-Puducherry
• PGIMER-Chandigarh
• NIMHANS-Bengaluru
• Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology, Trivandrum

The written exam consists of 80 multiple-choice questions and is conducted in a computer-based format. The selection process is in two stages. Stage I is the written exam, and Stage II is the departmental assessment.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the INI SS exam, candidates must have completed their MD, MS, DNB, or an equivalent qualification in the relevant field. Some courses may have additional specific eligibility criteria. Visit the official website for further details.

Aims and objectives

The primary aim of the Institute of National Importance (INI) is to provide advanced training for medical professionals and to train future educators for medical colleges in the country. INIs also focus on research, development, and ensuring self-sufficiency in postgraduate medical education. The INI SS exam helps in preparing a merit list for admissions into super-specialty courses, with seats allocated based on overall performance.

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Authored By: Sarath