Is it possible to change your AIIMS CRE exam city after the intimation slip is released? Many candidates ask this. Review the official AIIMS policies regarding exam city allocation, understand why changes are strictly prohibited, and learn the necessary steps for your exam day.
The short and definitive answer is no. Once an examination city for the AIIMS Common Recruitment Examination (CRE) has been assigned, it cannot be changed. According to official directives from the AIIMS Examination Section, all center and city allocations are final. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the official policies governing exam city allotment and candidate responsibilities.
Official Stance on Exam City Changes
Official AIIMS examination instructions state explicitly: “Change of center/city is not allowed under any circumstances.” There are no exceptions to this rule.
While candidates provide preferences during the application process, the final allocation is determined by administrative logistics, seat availability, and regional candidate density. Once the system processes these variables, AIIMS does not provide any correction window, grievance portal, or administrative mechanism to request a city change.
How AIIMS Allocates Centers for Multiple Posts
The CRE is a combined examination for various Group B and C positions. If you have applied for multiple posts, AIIMS follows specific, fixed allocation protocols to ensure consistency across the examination process.
- 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 prior to the issuance of the official admit card. Candidates often mistake this for a correction opportunity; however, this slip serves exclusively to inform candidates of their location for logistical planning.
| 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 must possess the official admit card to gain entry into the examination hall; the intimation slip alone is not valid for entry.
What You Need to Do
Since requests for center modifications are entirely prohibited, candidates should focus on final preparation and logistical arrangements:
- 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.