INI-SS January 2025 Session: Overview, Participating Institutions & Eligibility Criteria
October 14, 2024
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The Institute of National Importance Super Specialty (INI-SS) is a hallmark of excellence in medical education in India. Renowned for its exceptional programs, AIIMS conducts the prestigious INI Super Specialty (SS) entrance exam annually. This exam serves as the gateway to exclusive medical courses at esteemed institutions, including AIIMS in New Delhi and other Institutes of National Importance across the country.
As we approach the INI-SS Exam 2025, medical professionals and aspiring doctors are diligently preparing to showcase their skills and knowledge. This exam is of immense significance, opening doors for individuals to specialize in fields such as DM, M.Ch., and MD Hospital Administration.
Eligibility Criteria for DM Courses
| S. No. | Institute Name | Required Qualification |
| 1. DM- ACUTE CARE-EMERGENCY MEDICINE (MS0701701) | ||
| PGIMER | MD Internal Medicine/General Medicine/ Emergency Medicine or Equivalent | |
| 2. DM-ADDICTION PSYCHIATRY (MS0705601) | ||
| (I) | AIIMS | MD/DNB in Psychiatry of this Institute or any other University or equivalent degree recognized by the NMC |
| (II) | PGIMER | |
| (III) | NIMHANS | |
| 3. DM-CARDIAC SURGICAL INTENSIVE CARE (MS0701002) | ||
| (I) | AIIMS | MD/DNB in Anaesthesia/Pediatrics/Medicine of this Institute or any other University or equivalent degree recognized by the NMC |
| 4. DM-CARDIAC-ANAESTHESIA AND CRITICAL CARE/DM-CARDIOTHORACIC & VASCULAR ANESTHESIA*/Cardiac Anaesthesia & Intensive Care**/CTVS Anaesthesiology (MS0700801) | ||
| (I) | AIIMS | MD/DNB in Anaesthesiology of this Institute or any other University or equivalent degree recognized by the NMC |
| (II) | PGIMER** | |
| (III) | SCTIMST* | |
| (IV) | JIPMER | |
| 5. DM-CARDIOLOGY (MS0700901) | ||
| (I) | AIIMS | MD/DNB in Medicine/Pediatrics of this Institute or any other University or equivalent degree recognized by the NMC |
| (II) | SCTIMST | MD/DNB in General Medicine/Pediatrics of any Indian University or equivalent degree recognized by the NMC |
| (III) | PGIMER | PGIMER |
| (IV) | JIPMER | MD/ DNB Degree in General Medicine / Pediatrics/ Pulmonary Medicine recognized by the NMC. |
| 6. DM-CARDIOVASCULAR RADIOLOGY & ENDOVASCULAR INTERVENTIONS/DM-CARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING AND VASCULAR INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY* (MS0701101) | ||
| (I) | AIIMS | MD/DNB in Radio-Diagnosis or equivalent degree |
| (II) | PGIMER | |
| (III) | SCTIMST* | MD/DNB in Radio-Diagnosis/Radiology of any Indian University or equivalent degree recognized by the NMC |
| 7. DM-CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY (MS0705602) | ||
| (I) | PGIMER | MD/DNB Psychiatry or equivalent |
| (II) | NIMHANS | |
| 8. DM- CLINICAL HEMATOLOGY (MS0702501) | ||
| (I) | AIIMS | MD/DNB in Medicine/Pediatrics of this Institute or any other University or equivalent degree recognized by the NMC |
| (II) | PGIMER | MD Medicine or equivalent |
| 9. DM-CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY & RHEUMATOLOGY (MS0707201) | ||
| (I) | AIIMS | MD Medicine, MD Pediatrics |
| (II) | PGIMER | MD Medicine or equivalent |
| (III) | JIPMER | MD/DNB General Medicine/Pediatrics |
| 10. DM-CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY (MS0705201) | ||
| (I) | AIIMS | MD/DNB in Medicine/Pharmacology/Pediatrics of this Institute or any other University or equivalent degree recognized by the NMC |
| (II) | PGIMER | MD Pharmacology or equivalent |
| (III) | JIPMER | MD/DNB in General Medicine/Pharmacology/Pediatrics of this Institute or any other University or equivalent degree recognized by the NMC |
| 11. DM-CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE/CRITICAL CARE*/DM-INTENSIVE CARE** (MS0700101) | ||
| (I) | AIIMS | MD in Anaesthesiology/Medicine/Chest Medicine of this Institute or any other University or equivalent degree recognized by the NMC |
| (II) | JIPMER* | MD in Anaesthesiology/ General Medicine/Pulmonary Medicine of this Institute or any other University or equivalent degree recognized by the NMC |
| (III) | PGIMER** | MD Anaesthesia/Internal Medicine or equivalent |
| 12. DM-ENDOCRINOLOGY (MS0701901) | ||
| (I) | AIIMS | MD/DNB Degree in Medicine/Pediatrics of this Institute or any other University or equivalent degree recognized by the NMC |
| (II) | JIPMER | MD/DNB Degree in General Medicine/Pediatrics of this Institute or any other University or equivalent degree recognized by the NMC |
| (III) | PGIMER | MD Medicine or equivalent |
| 13. DM- FORENSIC PATHOLOGY (MS0702102) | ||
| (I) | AIIMS | MD/DNB Forensic Medicine/Forensic Medicine and Toxicology recognized by Medical Council of India/NMC |
| 14. DM-FORENSIC PSYCHIATRY (MS0705603) | ||
| (I) | NIMHANS | MD/DNB in Psychiatry |
| 15. DM-FORENSIC RADIOLOGY & VIRTUAL AUTOPSY (MS0702103) | ||
| (I) | AIIMS | MD/DNB Forensic Medicine/Forensic Medicine and Toxicology recognized by Medical Council of India/NMC |
| 16. DM-GASTROENTEROLOGY/MEDICAL GASTROENTEROLOGY* (MS0702201) | ||
| (I) | AIIMS | MD/DNB in Medicine of this Institute or any other University or equivalent degree recognized by the NMC |
| (II) | PGIMER | MD Medicine or equivalent |
| (III) | JIPMER* | MD/DNB in General Medicine /Pediatrics of this Institute or any other University or equivalent degree recognized by the NMC |
| 17. DM-HEMATOPATHOLOGY (MS0702502) | ||
| (I) | AIIMS | MD/DNB in Pathology/Lab. Medicine of this Institute or any other University or equivalent degree recognized by the NMC |
| (II) | PGIMER | MD Pathology or equivalent |
| 18. DM-HEPATOLOGY (MS0702202) | ||
| (I) | PGIMER | MD Medicine/Pediatrics or equivalent |
| 19. DM- HIGH ALTITUDE MEDICINE (MS0705401) | ||
| (I) | AIIMS | MD/DNB Internal Medicine/Physiology/Anaesthesia/Community Medicine recognized by Medical Council of India |
| 20. DM-HISTOPATHOLOGY (MS0705102) | ||
| (I) | PGIMER | MD Pathology or equivalent |
| 21. DM-HOSPITAL MEDICINE & CRITICAL CARE (MS0708001) | ||
| (I) | AIIMS | MD in Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine |
| 22. DM-INFECTIOUS DISEASES/ CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES (MS0702701) | ||
| (I) | AIIMS | MD/DNB in Medicine/Pediatrics/Microbiology/Tropical Medicine of this Institute or any other University or equivalent degree recognized bythe NMC |
| (II) | AIIMS (Raipur) | MD/DNB in General Medicine/Pediatrics /Tropical Medicine or an equivalent qualification as recognized by Medical Council of India/NMC |
| (III) | PGIMER | MD/DNB is internal/General medicine |
| 23. DM-INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY (MS0705801) | ||
| (I) | AIIMS | MD/DNB (Radiology/Radio diagnosis) recognized by MCI/NMC |
| (II) | PGIMER | MD/DNB in Radio-diagnosis or equivalent |
| 24. DM-MEDICAL AND FORENSIC TOXICOLOGY (MS0702101) | ||
| (I) | AIIMS | MD/DNB In forensic Medicine or forensic Medicine &Toxicology/Pharmacology/Emergency Medicine/Internal/General Medicine/Pediatrics recognized by Medical Council of India/ NMC |
| 25. DM-MEDICAL GENETICS (MS0704901) | ||
| (I) | AIIMS | MD in Pediatrics/Medicine/Obstetrics and Gynaecology of this Institute or any other University or equivalent degree recognized by the NMC |
| (II) | PGIMER | MD Pediatrics or equivalent |
| 26. DM-MEDICAL ONCOLOGY (MS0702901) | ||
| (I) | AIIMS | MD/DNB in Medicine/Pediatrics of this Institute or any other University or equivalent degree recognized by the NMC |
| (II) | PGIMER | |
| (III) | JIPMER | MD/DNB Degree in Medicine/Pediatrics/Radiotherapy recognized by the Medical Council of India. |
| 27. DM-NEONATOLOGY (MS0704902) | ||
| (I) | AIIMS | MD Degree in Pediatrics of this Institute or any other University or equivalent degree recognized by the NMC |
| (II) | PGIMER | |
| (III) | JIPMER | |
| 28. DM-NEPHROLOGY (MS0703201) | ||
| (I) | AIIMS | MD/DNB in Medicine/Pediatrics of this Institute or any other University or equivalent degree recognized by the NMC |
| (II) | PGIMER | MD/DNB in General Medicine/Pediatrics of this Institute or any other University or equivalent degree recognized by the NMC |
| (III) | JIPMER | MD in Medicine or equivalent |
| 29. DM-NEURO-ANAESTHESIOLOGY & CRITICAL CARE/DM-NEURO ANAESTHESIA*/NEUROANAESTHESIA AND NEUROCRITICAL CARE** (MS0703301) | ||
| (I) | AIIMS | MD/DNB in Anaesthesiology of this Institute or any other University or equivalent degree recognized by the NMC |
| (II) | PGIMER* | |
| (III) | SCTIMST* | |
| (IV) | NIMHANS** | |
| (V) | JIPMER | |
| 30. DM-NEUROIMAGING AND INTERVENTIONAL NEURORADIOLOGY/NEUROIMAGING AND INTERVENTIONS (MS0703501) | ||
| (I) | AIIMS | MD/DNB Degree in Radio diagnosis of this Institute or any other University or equivalent degree recognized by the NMC |
| (II) | NIMHANS | |
| (III) | JIPMER | |
| (IV) | PGIMER | MD/DNB in Radiology or equivalent |
| (V) | SCTIMST | MD/DNB Degree in Radio diagnosis/Radiology of any Indian university or equivalent degree recognized by the NMC |
| 31. DM-NEUROLOGY (MS0703401) | ||
| (I) | AIIMS | MD in Medicine/Pediatrics of this Institute or any other University or equivalent degree recognized by the NMC |
| (II) | JIPMER | MD in General Medicine/Pediatrics of any Indian University or equivalent degree recognized by the NMC |
| (III) | SCTIMST | |
| (IV) | NIMHANS | MD/DNB in Internal (General) Medicine/Pediatrics |
| (V) | PGIMER | MD in Medicine or equivalent |
| 32. DM-NEUROPATHOLOGY (MS0707301) | ||
| (I) | NIMHANS | MD/DNB in Pathology |
| 33. DM-ONCO-ANAESTHESIA (MS0704301) | ||
| (I) | AIIMS | MD/DNB in Anaesthesiology of this Institute or any other University or equivalent degree recognized by the NMC |
| 34. DM-PEDIATRIC ANAESTHESIA & INTENSIVE CARE (MS0700103) | ||
| (I) | PGIMER | MD Anaesthesia or equivalent |
| 35. DM-PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY (MS0700902) | ||
| (I) | AIIMS | MD in Pediatrics of this Institute or any other University or equivalent degree recognized by the NMC |
| (II) | PGIMER | |
| (III) | SCTIMST | |
| 36. DM-PEDIATRIC CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY AND RHEUMATOLOGY (MS0704908) | ||
| (I) | PGIMER | MD Pediatrics or equivalent |
| 37. DM- PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY MEDICINE (MS0704912) | ||
| (I) | AIIMS | MD/DNB Pediatrics or Emergency Medicine recognized by Medical Council of India/NMC |
| 38. DM-PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGY (MS0704907) | ||
| (I) | AIIMS | MD Pediatrics or equivalent |
| (II) | PGIMER | |
| 39. DM-PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY & HEPATOLOGY/PAEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY* (MS0707101) | ||
| (I) | AIIMS* | MD/DNB Pediatrics or equivalent |
| (II) | PGIMER | |
| 40. DM-PEDIATRIC HAEMATOLOGY-ONCOLOGY (MS0704909) | ||
| (I) | AIIMS | MD/DNB Pediatrics or equivalent |
| (II) | PGIMER | |
| 41. DM-PEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY (MS0704903) | ||
| (I) | AIIMS | MD/DNB in Pediatrics of this Institute or any other University or equivalent degree recognized by the NMC |
| (II) | PGIMER | |
| 42. DM-PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGY (MS0704904) | ||
| (I) | AIIMS | MD/DNB in Pediatrics of this Institute or any other University or equivalent degree recognized by the NMC |
| (II) | PGIMER | |
| 43. DM-PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY & INTENSIVE CARE (MS0704905) | ||
| (I) | AIIMS | MD in Pediatrics of this Institute or any other University or equivalent degree recognized by the NMC |
| 44. DM-PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY (MS0704910) | ||
| (I) | AIIMS | MD Pediatrics or equivalent |
| (II) | PGIMER | |
| 45. DM-PEDIATRICS CRITICAL CARE (MS0704911) | ||
| (I) | AIIMS | MD/DNB Degree in Pediatrics or equivalent |
| (II) | PGIMER | |
| (III) | JIPMER | |
| 46. DM- PAIN MEDICINE (MS0700104) | ||
| (I) | AIIMS | MD (Anaesthesiology) or equivalent |
| 47. DM-PULMONARY CRITICAL CARE & SLEEP MEDICINE (MS0705701) | ||
| (I) | AIIMS | MD in Medicine/MD Pulmonary Medicine/MD Chest Medicine/MD Respiratory Medicine of this Institute or any other University or equivalent degree recognized by the NMC |
| (II) | PGIMER | MD Medicine/Respiratory Diseases or equivalent |
| 48. DM-THERAPEUTIC NUCLEAR MEDICINE (MS0703802) | ||
| (I) | AIIMS | MD in Nuclear Medicine of this Institute or any other University or equivalent degree recognized by the NMC |
| 49. DM-PEDIATRIC ANAESTHESIOLOGY (MS0704913) | ||
| (I) | AIIMS | MD Anaesthesiology |
| 50. DM-VIROLOGY (MS0708201) | ||
| (I) | AIIMS | MD Microbiology |
| 51. DM-GLOBAL HEALTH & CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY (MS0708301) | ||
| (I) | AIIMS | MD in Community Medicine, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, General (Internal) Medicine, and Geriatrics Medicine of this Institute or any other University or equivalent degree recognized by the NMC |
| 52. DM-METABOLISM MEDICINE/METABOLIC MEDICINE (MS0700301) | ||
| (I) | AIIMS | MD Biochemistry/MD Medicine/MD Pediatrics/MD Internal Medicine/MD CFM from an Institute recognised by MCI |
| 53. DM-PSYCHOSOMATIC MEDICINE (MS0708401) | ||
| (I) | AIIMS | MD/DNB in Psychiatry of this Institute of any other University or equivalent degree recognized by the NMC. |
Eligibility Criteria for M.Ch. Courses
| S. No. | Institute Name | Required Qualification |
| 54. M.Ch. BREAST, ENDOCRINE AND GENERAL SURGERY (MS0806301) | ||
| (I) | AIIMS | MS degree in Surgery of this Institute or any other University or any other equivalent degree recognized by the MCI |
| (II) | PGIMER | MS (Surgery/General Surgery/equivalent) |
| 55. M.Ch. C.T.V.S/CVTS* (MS0801001) | ||
| (I) | AIIMS | MS/DNB degree in Surgery/General Surgery of this Institute or any other University or any other equivalent degree recognized by the MCI |
| (II) | JIPMER | |
| (III) | PGIMER* | |
| (IV) | SCTIMST* | |
| 56. M.Ch. CORNEA, CATARACT AND REFRACTIVE SURGERY (MS0804501) | ||
| (I) | PGIMER | MD/MS Ophthalmology or equivalent |
| 57. M.Ch. G.I. SURGERY/SURGICAL GASTROENTEROLOGY (MS0802301) | ||
| (I) | AIIMS | MS degree in Surgery/General Surgery of this Institute or any other University or any other equivalent degree recognized by the MCI |
| (II) | JIPMER | |
| (III) | PGIMER | |
| 58. M.Ch. GYNAECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY (MS0804402) | ||
| (I) | AIIMS | MD/MS in Obstetrics & Gynaecology of this Institute or any other University or equivalent degree recognized by MCI |
| (II) | JIPMER | |
| 59. M.Ch. HAND AND MICROVASCULAR SURGERY (MS0805502) | ||
| (I) | AIIMS | MS degree in General Surgery/Orthopaedics of this Institute or any other University or any other equivalent degree recognized by the NMC/MCI |
| 60. M.Ch. HEAD-NECK SURGERY AND ONCOLOGY / HEAD & NECK SURGERY* (MS0804801) | ||
| (I) | AIIMS | M.S degree in Surgery/ENT of this Institute or any other University or any other equivalent degree recognized by the MCI |
| (II) | PGIMER* | |
| 61. M.Ch. JOINT REPLACEMENT & RECONSTRUCTION (MS0804702) | ||
| (I) | AIIMS | MS/DNB Orthopaedics or an equivalent degree recognized by Medical Council of India/NMC. |
| 62. M.Ch. MINIMAL ACCESS SURGERY & GENERAL SURGERY (MS0806302) | ||
| (I) | AIIMS | MS degree in Surgery of this Institute or any other University or any other equivalent degree recognized by the MCI |
| 63. M.Ch. NEURO-SURGERY (MS0803601) | ||
| (I) | AIIMS | MS/DNB degree in Surgery of this Institute or any other University or any other equivalent degree recognized by the MCI |
| (II) | PGIMER | |
| (III) | NIMHANS | MS/DNB degree in General Surgery of this Institute or any other University or any other equivalent degree recognized by the MCI |
| (IV) | JIPMER | |
| (v) | SCTIMST | |
| 64. M.Ch. PAEDIATRIC ORTHOPEDICS SURGERY/ PAEDIATRIC ORTHOPEDICS (MS0804701) | ||
| (I) | AIIMS* | MS/DNB Orthopaedics or equivalent |
| (II) | PGIMER | |
| 65. M.Ch. PAEDIATRIC SURGERY (MS0805001) | ||
| (I) | AIIMS | MS degree in Surgery/General Surgery of this Institute or any other University or any other equivalent degree recognized by the MCI |
| (II) | JIPMER | |
| (III) | PGIMER | |
| 66. M.Ch. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY/PLASTIC SURGERY* (MS0805501) | ||
| (I) | AIIMS | MS degree in Surgery/ENT/Orthopaedics of this Institute or any other University or any other equivalent degree recognized by the MCI |
| (II) | PGIMER* | |
| (III) | JIPMER | MS/DNB degree in General Surgery of this Institute or any other University or any other equivalent degree recognized by the MCI |
| 67. M.Ch. RENAL TRANSPLANT SURGERY (MS0803202) | ||
| (I) | PGIMER | MS Surgery or equivalent |
| 68. M.Ch. SURGICAL ONCOLOGY (MS0806401) | ||
| (I) | AIIMS | MS degree in Surgery/ENT of this Institute or any other University or any other equivalent degree recognized by the MCI |
| (II) | JIPMER | MS/DNB Degree in General Surgery / Obstetrics & Gynaecology /Otorhinolaryngology (E.N.T) / Orthopaedics Surgery recognized by the MCI. |
| 69. M.Ch. TRAUMA SURGERY AND CRITICAL CARE (MS0806701) | ||
| (I) | AIIMS | MS degree in Surgery/Trauma and Emergency Surgery of this Institute or any other University or any other equivalent degree recognized by the MCI |
| 70. M.Ch. UROLOGY (MS0806801) | ||
| (I) | AIIMS | MS degree in Surgery/General Surgery of this Institute or any other University or any other equivalent degree recognized by the MCI |
| (II) | PGIMER | |
| (III) | JIPMER | |
| 71. M.Ch. VASCULAR SURGERY (MS0808101) | ||
| (I) | SCTIMST | MS/DNB in Gen. Surgery/Equivalent degree recognized by NMC |
| 72. M.Ch. SPORTS INJURY (MS0806702) | ||
| (I) | AIIMS | MS Orthopaedics/DNB Orthopaedics from any recognized institution |
Age Relaxation Criteria for General Category
| Institute | Upper Age Limit | Date of Birth (for admission to the 2024 session) |
| AIIMS New Delhi & Other AIIMS | 35 years | Born on or after 01.01.1990 |
| PGIMER, Chandigarh | 45 years | Born on or after 01.01.1980 |
| NIMHANS, Bengaluru | 37 years | Born on or after 01.01.1988 |
| SCTIMST, Thiruvananthapuram | 40 years | Born on or after 01.01.1985 |
| JIPMER, Puducherry | No Upper Age Limit | – |
Age Relaxation Criteria for Other Categories
| Category | Maximum Relaxation |
| OBC Candidates | Maximum of 3 years |
| SC/ST Candidates | Maximum of 5 years |
| Ex-Serviceman | Maximum of 5 years |
| Commissioned Officers | Maximum of 5 years |
| Sponsored Candidates | Upper age limit not applicable |
| Persons with Disabilities | Upper age relaxation of 5 years (DM/M.Ch.) |
| All Category Candidates at NIMHANS Bengaluru | The upper age limit of 37 years as of 01.01.2024 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the INI SS exam?
Ans. INI SS stands for Institute of National Importance Super Speciality Entrance Test. It is a biannual exam conducted by AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) for admission to post-doctoral courses such as DM/MCh/MD-Hospital Administration at 11 institutes across India.
Q2. Who is eligible for INI-SS 2025?
Ans. A candidate must have pursued Doctor of Medicine, or the individual must hold Diplomate of the National Board. MCh: The individual must have pursued Master of Surgery, or the individual must have pursued the Diplomate of the National Board in Surgery.
Q3. How many AIIMS are there in 2025?
Ans. As of January 2022, 5 AIIMS still are under development. In February 2022, the health ministry stated that all 24 new AIIMS will be functional by February 2025.
