Can I Change my AIIMS CRE Exam City?

The short and definitive answer is no. You cannot change your allotted examination city for the AIIMS Common Recruitment Examination (CRE) once it has been assigned. According to the official guidelines released by the Examination Section of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), the allocation of examination centers and cities is final. Here is a detailed breakdown of the official policies regarding exam city allocation, intimation, and center rules based on AIIMS directives.

Official Stance on Exam City Changes

The official AIIMS admit card and examination instructions state explicitly: “Change of center/city is not allowed under any circumstances”.

During the application process, candidates are required to select their preferred cities. However, the final allocation depends on administrative logistics, seat availability, and the volume of candidates in a given region. Once the system processes these variables and locks in your city, the AIIMS examination body provides no correction window, grievance portal, or administrative process to alter it.

How AIIMS Allocates Centers for Multiple Posts

The CRE is a combined examination for multiple Group B and C posts. If you applied for more than one post, AIIMS applies specific allocation rules:

Best Effort Consolidation: AIIMS makes its “best effort” to allot the exact same examination center for common candidates taking multiple exams.
Same City Guarantee: If the same center cannot be provided, the exams will be scheduled in different centers but strictly within the same city.
Multiple Admit Cards: If you are taking exams at different centers within the same city, you will be issued separate admit cards for each day or shift. You must print and carry the specific admit card corresponding to that exact shift.

The Role of the City Intimation Slip

AIIMS releases an Exam City Intimation Slip a few days prior to releasing the official admit card. This slip is often misunderstood as a draft or a correction opportunity, but its sole purpose is logistical.

Document	Purpose	Can it be changed?
City Intimation Slip	Tells you the city, date, and shift so you can book travel tickets in advance.	No
Admit Card	Tells you the exact venue address, reporting time, and entry closure time.	No

Note: The city intimation slip is not your admit card. You will not be allowed inside the examination hall without the final admit card.

What You Need to Do

Since center modifications are entirely prohibited, candidates must focus on compliance and preparation:

Check Intimation Early: Download your city intimation slip as soon as the link is activated on aiimsexams.ac.in so you can secure travel and accommodation.
Verify Shift Timings: No candidate is permitted to enter the examination hall after the entry closure time mentioned on the admit card.
Prepare Documentation: You must bring two printed copies of your admit card (a full page with all content) for every unique shift you are attending. One copy is collected at the center, and the other must be retained for admission formalities if you are selected.