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AIIMS B.Sc Nursing Counselling: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has officially started the online seat allocation (counselling) process for B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing and B.Sc. Allied & Health Care Courses (August 2026 Session). Candidates who have qualified in the Computer-Based Test (CBT) can now log in to the official portal and submit their institute and course preferences for admission.
According to the official AIIMS notification dated 30 July 2026, only those candidates who have been provisionally declared qualified in the entrance examination are eligible to participate in the online seat allocation process.
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Who Can Participate?
AIIMS has clarified that only candidates who have qualified based on the CBT result can take part in counselling. Eligible candidates can access the online seat allocation portal through their existing application login for the B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing or B.Sc. Allied & Health Care Courses.
Candidates who have forgotten their login credentials can recover them using the “Forgot your login details” option available on the registration page.
AIIMS Nursing Counselling 2026: Step-by-Step Process
The counselling process is completely online. Candidates should follow these steps carefully:
Step 1: Login
Visit the AIIMS examination portal and log in using the credentials used during application submission. Once logged in, the Seat Allocation Portal link will be activated.
Step 2: Fill Choices
Candidates must select:
- Preferred AIIMS institute
- Preferred course/speciality
Multiple choices can be added according to personal preference.
Step 3: Arrange Preference Order
Candidates can rearrange their selected choices using:
- Drag and Drop
- Up/Down arrows
The final order will determine seat allocation priority.
Step 4: Save Choices
Candidates are advised to save their choices regularly. They can modify, delete, or rearrange them any number of times before the deadline.
Step 5: Submit & Lock
After finalizing the preference list, candidates must:
- Tick the declaration checkbox
- Click Submit and Lock Choices
Once the choices are locked, no further modifications will be allowed in subsequent counselling rounds.
Important Instruction from AIIMS
AIIMS has issued an important advisory for all candidates.
If a candidate saves their preferences but does not click “Submit & Lock” before the deadline, the last saved choices will automatically be treated as the final locked choices for seat allocation.
Can Candidates Edit Their Choices?
Yes.
Candidates may:
- Add new choices
- Delete existing choices
- Change preference order
However, this is allowed only until the first-round choice filling deadline or before choices are locked. After submission and locking, no changes will be permitted.
How to View or Print Submitted Choices
After successfully locking preferences, candidates can:
- Log in to the counselling portal
- Click View Choices
- Download or print the submitted preference list for future reference.
If any discrepancy is noticed, candidates should immediately contact the Assistant Controller (Examinations) through the Help/Query section available in the counselling dashboard.
AIIMS B.Sc Nursing Counselling 2026 Highlights
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | AIIMS New Delhi |
| Course | B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing & B.Sc. Allied & Health Care Courses |
| Session | August 2026 |
| Mode of Counselling | Online Seat Allocation |
| Eligible Candidates | Qualified CBT Candidates |
| Choice Filling | Started |
| Choice Modification | Allowed before locking/deadline |
| Final Step | Submit & Lock Choices |
What Happens After Choice Filling?
After the choice-filling window closes, AIIMS will process the submitted preferences and prepare the Round 1 seat allocation result. Seats will be allotted based on:
- Candidate’s merit rank
- Category
- Institute preference
- Course preference
- Seat availability
The seat allocation result will be published on the AIIMS examination portal after completion of the choice-filling process.
Final Advice for Candidates
Candidates should avoid waiting until the last moment to complete the choice-filling process. Before locking choices, carefully review the institute preference order because once submitted, the preferences cannot be changed for future rounds. Keeping a printed copy of the final submitted choices is also recommended for admission and document verification purposes.
