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The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has officially released the AIIMS CRE 2025 Seat Allocation Notice for the Common Recruitment Examination. As per Notice No. 153/2025, dated 04.05.2025, the seat allocation schedule is now live for candidates who appeared in the CRE exam and are eligible for posts that do not require a skill test.
This notice provides important dates, eligibility conditions, and step-by-step instructions for candidates participating in the recruitment process for various Group B & Group C posts across AIIMS institutes and affiliated hospitals.
Key Highlights of the AIIMS CRE Seat Allocation Process
The AIIMS Common Recruitment Examination (CRE) seat allocation process is designed to be transparent, merit-based, and digital-first. The entire procedure, from preference submission to final reporting, is conducted online via the candidate’s dashboard. Candidates must ensure they meet eligibility criteria as of the final date of application. Provisional seat allocation is purely based on the CBT rank and the order of preferences filled by candidates. Final seat confirmation depends on document verification at the allotted institute.
Key Aspects | Details |
Basis of Seat Allocation | Merit (CBT Rank) + Order of Preference |
Mode of Allocation | Online via Dashboard |
Rounds | 2 (includes Waiting List round) |
Documents Required | Original certificates at time of reporting |
Seat Confirmation | Subject to eligibility verification at the Institute |
Waiting List | Declared after Round-2; valid up to 30th September 2025 |
AIIMS CRE Seat Allocation Notice
The AIIMS CRE Seat Allocation Notice provides detailed information about the eligibility, process, and schedule for the seat allocation under the Common Recruitment Examination (CRE). Candidates must thoroughly review the notice to understand all instructions and timelines for successful participation in the allocation process. Below is the direct download link:
Download AIIMS CRE Seat Allocation Notice
AIIMS CRE Seat Allocation Eligibility
Candidates become eligible for online seat allocation based on their CBT performance and the type of post they applied for. Eligibility is calculated as a multiple of the number of advertised posts and may include a skill test depending on the position.
- For posts without a skill test, candidates up to 8 times the number of category-wise seats are considered eligible.
- For posts with a skill test, candidates up to 16 times the number of seats qualify for the skill test.
- Only those who clear the skill test will be considered for seat allocation in order of merit.
AIIMS CRE 2025 Seat Allocation Schedule
The AIIMS CRE 2025 seat allocation process is conducted in a phased manner, ensuring sufficient time for each step, from preference filling to final reporting. Candidates must stay updated through the official AIIMS Exams portal and strictly follow the schedule. Not adhering to deadlines can result in disqualification from the allocation process, regardless of the CBT score or rank.
Event | Date (Tentative) |
Last Date for Application | 31 January 2025 |
Online Choice Filling Begins | To be announced on www.aiimsexams.ac.in |
Deadline to Lock Preferences | To be announced |
Round-1 Seat Allocation Result | To be announced |
Document Verification at Institutes | As per allotment schedule |
Round-2 & Waiting List Publication | Within 30 days after Round-1 result |
Validity of Waiting List | Till 30th September 2025 |
CRE Seat Allocation Process
The AIIMS CRE seat allocation involves a well-defined three-step system over two rounds. All activities, from exercising preferences to reporting, are handled through the candidate dashboard. Seat allocation is purely provisional and based on CBT merit and choices filled, without prior eligibility verification. Final eligibility is checked only at the time of reporting to the allocated institute. Here is the step-by-step seat allocation procedure:
Round 1
Step I: Preference Filling
- Log in to the Online Seat Allocation Portal using registration credentials.
- Update qualification set (if needed).
- Exercise choices for post and institute in order of preference.
- Save and Lock choices before the deadline.
Step II: Provisional Seat Allocation
- Allocation based on CBT rank and locked preferences.
- View and download the provisional allocation letter.
- Upload self-attested scanned documents.
Round 2
Step III: Waiting List & Final Allotment
- Waiting list declared within 30 days of Round-1 result.
- Vacant seats filled based on the order of merit and preferences.
- Final reporting and document verification at respective Institutes.