INI SS

The Institute of National Importance Super-Speciality Entrance Test (INI SS) is a prestigious national-level examination conducted for admission to DM (Doctorate of Medicine) and M.Ch. (Master of Chirurgiae) courses across India's premier medical institutions. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about the INI SS January and July 2026 sessions. INI SS is a common entrance examination conducted twice yearly (January and July sessions) for admission to super-speciality courses at India's Institutes of National Importance. The exam provides a unified platform for candidates seeking admission to advanced medical programmes at 22 participating institutes, including AIIMS institutions across India, JIPMER Puducherry, PGIMER Chandigarh, NIMHANS Bengaluru, and SCTIMST Trivandrum. The examination follows a two-stage evaluation process for certain institutes, making it unique amongst postgraduate medical entrance tests. It serves as a gateway to specialised medical training in over 70 different super-speciality disciplines.