AIIMS CRE 5 Seat Allocation 2026: Choice Filling Starts October 8, Check Schedule and Group Codes

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has announced the seat-allocation schedule for eligible candidates under Common Recruitment Examination-5 (CRE-5) 2026. Candidates covered by group codes for which no skill test is required will be able to submit their preferences for institutes and posts beginning October 8, 2026.

The online choice-filling window will remain available until October 17 at 5:00 PM. Candidates must arrange their preferred institutes and posts in order of priority because final allocation will be determined through a merit-cum-choice process.

AIIMS CRE 5 Seat Allocation 2026: Key Details

Who Can Participate in CRE-5 Choice Filling?

The choice-filling process is not automatically available to every CRE-5 applicant. It applies to candidates found eligible for the group codes covered by Notice No. 156/2026 and for which a separate skill test is not required.

The choice link will be activated through the eligible candidate's dashboard. Applicants must use the same login credentials associated with their CRE-5 application.

Examples of Group Codes Covered

The official notice covers several additional eligible group codes. Candidates should check their exact group and post rather than assuming eligibility from the examples above.

How Will AIIMS CRE-5 Seats Be Allocated?

Candidates must select the institutes and posts for which they are eligible and arrange them in their preferred order. AIIMS will consider both examination merit and the order of choices while making the allocation.

• Log in to the CRE-5 candidate dashboard.
• Open the institute and post choice-filling facility.
• Check only the posts for which you satisfy eligibility requirements.
• Select preferred AIIMS institutions or participating hospitals.
• Arrange choices in the desired order of preference.
• Review all choices carefully before the deadline.
• Submit them before October 17 at 5:00 PM.
• Retain the submitted preference details for future reference.

What Happens If a Candidate Does Not Fill Choices?

AIIMS has warned that eligible candidates who fail to exercise their choices within the prescribed window may have their candidature cancelled. A candidate who submits preferences for only some available institutions will ordinarily be considered only for the choices actually submitted.

Applicants should therefore review all eligible options before locking their preference order.

What Happens After Seat Allocation?

The seat-allocation result date has not yet been announced. AIIMS will publish the allocation outcome after processing candidate merit and submitted choices.

Candidates who receive an allocation will subsequently have to report physically to the allotted institute or hospital with original documents and certificates according to the reporting schedule communicated by that institution.

Applicants should monitor their CRE-5 dashboard and official notices for the allocation result, reporting deadline and any post-specific document-verification requirements.