All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
The AIIMS Paramedical exam for 2026 happened on 4 July. And on 10 July - a Friday, exactly six days later - your result will go live on aiimsexams.ac.in. That tight six-day turnaround is deliberate. AIIMS wants the merit list out fast so counselling can start while the academic calendar still has breathing room.
But understanding the result is a separate skill. AIIMS conducts this exam in multiple shifts. The paper you got is not the same difficulty as the paper the morning batch saw. So AIIMS does not compare raw marks. It runs every score through a normalization engine, converts everything to percentiles computed to seven decimal places, and then builds the combined merit list. This article tells you exactly how that works, how to read your scorecard, where your rank places you, and what you must do in the 48 hours after 10 July.
AIIMS published its tentative schedule for all 2026 entrance examinations, and the paramedical entry is unambiguous: exam on 4 July 2026 (Saturday), result notification on 10 July 2026 (Friday). You do not need to track coaching-centre telegram channels or speculative YouTube videos. The only source you need is the AIIMS examination portal.
The examination was a computer-based test of 90 minutes, with 90 multiple-choice questions. Each correct answer carries 1 mark; each incorrect answer subtracts ⅓ mark. Unattempted questions carry zero penalty. The three sections - Physics (30 questions), Chemistry (30 questions), and either Biology or Mathematics (30 questions, depending on which third subject you selected during registration) - are equally weighted at 30 marks each. Total marks: 90.
The result-checking workflow at AIIMS has not changed since NORCET 7 and the fellowship exams. It is a straightforward login-to-download sequence.
Go to aiimsexams.ac.in - type this directly. Do not click third-party links forwarded on WhatsApp. AIIMS does not route results through any mirror site run by a coaching chain.
Locate the result link - the homepage will display a notification reading "B.Sc. (Hons.) Para-Medical Courses - 2026 Result" or similar. Click it. If you cannot spot it, scroll to the "Important Announcements" or "Results" tab.
Log in - the portal asks for your registration number and password. These are the same credentials generated during basic registration in March-April 2026. If you have forgotten your password, use the "Forgot Password" link; it sends a reset link to your registered email or mobile number.
Submit and view - enter the security captcha, hit submit, and your result page loads. This page displays your qualification status first, then a link to download the full scorecard PDF.
Download the scorecard PDF immediately - AIIMS keeps the download window open for a limited period, typically a few weeks. The portal does not courier a physical copy, and requesting a reissue after the window closes is procedurally painful. Save the PDF to at least two locations - your laptop and a cloud drive - and email a copy to yourself.
Print two copies - you will need a physical printout during document verification at the counselling venue.
AIIMS servers handle millions of simultaneous hits on result day. If the page fails to load:
AIIMS has not published an SMS-based result service for the paramedical exam. Unlike CBSE (which accepts CBSE10 <rollno> to 7738299899), there is no documented shortcode. If you lack internet access, visit a Common Service Centre with your registration details and ask them to download and print the scorecard for you.
The scorecard is not a simple mark sheet. It is a processed document that distills your raw performance, your relative standing, and your eligibility for the next stage. Here is exactly what each field means.
| Field on Scorecard | What It Actually Tells You |
|---|---|
| Candidate Name, Roll Number, Date of Birth, Category | Verify every character. A misspelled name or wrong category code can stall document verification during counselling. |
| Raw Score | Your calculated marks after the marking scheme: (+1 × correct) minus (⅓ × incorrect). Unattempted questions add zero. |
| Percentile Score (Normalized) | This is the number that determines your rank - not raw marks. It tells you what percentage of candidates in your shift scored equal to or below you. |
| Category-wise Qualifying Percentile | The minimum percentile required for your category to be eligible for counselling. It is not the cut-off for a specific AIIMS or course - it is merely the eligibility threshold. |
| Qualification Status | "Qualified" means you have crossed the category cut-off and can participate in counselling. "Not Qualified" means you have not cleared the threshold. |
| Category Rank | Your position within your own category's merit list. This rank, combined with your course-institute preferences, determines what seat you eventually get - if any. |
Percentage = (your marks ÷ 90) × 100. It tells you how much of the paper you answered correctly.
Percentile = (number of candidates in your shift who scored ≤ your marks ÷ total candidates in your shift) × 100. It tells you how many people you outperformed.
A candidate scoring 55 marks in a brutally difficult shift could have an 85th percentile, while a candidate scoring 68 marks in an easier shift could have the same 85th percentile. Both are treated as equivalent when AIIMS merges shift-wise results into a single rank list. Obsessing over raw marks is a dead end. Focus on the percentile - that is the currency AIIMS uses to rank you.
AIIMS documented its normalization procedure in Notice No-35/2023, and every examination conducted in multiple shifts follows it. Here is what happens behind the scenes:
This is the reason your rank does not simply mirror your raw marks. Two candidates with different raw scores in different shifts can end up with the same percentile, and the tie-breaker determines who ranks higher.
Suppose Candidate A and Candidate B both land at 94.5678912 percentile. Candidate A scored higher in Biology (98.1 vs. 97.3 percentile), so Candidate A gets the better rank. If Biology percentiles were identical, Chemistry would be checked next, then Physics. If all subject percentiles are identical, the older candidate wins. This is automated, objective, and leaves zero room for discretion.
Alongside the individual scorecards, AIIMS publishes a category-wise merit list - a single PDF document that lists every qualified candidate in descending percentile order, separated by category (UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PWBD). You do not need login credentials to access this document; it is publicly downloadable from aiimsexams.ac.in.
Find your name and roll number in your category's list. The rank assigned to you is what AIIMS counselling software reads when it processes seat allotment. UR candidates compete only against UR candidates; OBC candidates compete within the OBC pool. There is no cross-category ranking.
A common mistake: seeing your name in the merit list and assuming you have secured admission. The merit list is the starting line, not the finish. For context, the B.Sc. (Allied & Health Care) courses across all AIIMS campuses have approximately 725 seats in total for 2026. Thousands of candidates will qualify; only those with ranks high enough to match seat availability in their category and preferred courses will receive an allotment.
The 725 seats for B.Sc. (Allied & Health Care) courses are distributed across 19 AIIMS campuses, with AIIMS Delhi holding roughly 178-185 of those. Category-wise, the allocation follows central reservation norms: approximately 40-45% UR, 27% OBC, 15% SC, 7.5% ST, and 10% EWS, with a 5% horizontal reservation for PWBD candidates.
| Category | Expected Seat Share (Approx.) | Expected Seats |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 40-45% | 290-325 |
| OBC | 27% | 195-200 |
| SC | 15% | 108-110 |
| ST | 7.5% | 54-55 |
| EWS | 10% | 72-73 |
| PWBD (horizontal) | 5% of each category | varies |
These numbers help you gauge where your rank stands. A rank of 250 in the UR category places you inside the likely seat boundary; a rank of 100 in the OBC category is strong for first-round allotment. A rank of 600 in UR, however, is heavily dependent on vacancy movement in later counselling rounds.
Based on previous year trends, here are the mark ranges that typically correspond to competitive ranks:
| Category | Expected Marks Range (Out of 90) | Expected Opening Rank | Expected Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 55-65 | 1,500-2,500 | 5,000-6,000 |
| EWS | 52-60 | 2,800-4,000 | 6,000-7,000 |
| OBC | 50-58 | 3,500-5,000 | 7,000-9,000 |
| SC | 42-50 | 7,000-9,000 | 10,000-13,000 |
| ST | 38-45 | 9,000-11,000 | 13,000-15,000+ |
For qualifying eligibility, AIIMS typically sets category-wise percentile cut-offs at: UR/EWS - 50th percentile, OBC - 45th percentile, SC/ST - 40th percentile. Clearing these thresholds makes you eligible for counselling; it does not guarantee a seat.
The gap between result day and counselling registration is narrow. Here is a schedule that maximizes your chances of a good allotment.
AIIMS counselling for paramedical courses is online and conducted in multiple rounds: a mock round (for practice), Round 1 seat allotment, Round 2 for remaining vacancies, and an Open Round (for AIIMS Delhi only, if seats remain vacant). Counselling is expected to commence in August 2026. Check aiimsexams.ac.in daily during this period. No separate call letters are mailed - your eligibility to participate is conveyed solely through the portal.
Seat allotment depends on your rank, your category, your choice-filling, and the seats available in each round. Accepting a seat in Round 1 does not lock you out of upgrades - if a higher-preference seat opens in Round 2, you can accept the upgrade and relinquish the earlier allotment.
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