The INI CET 2026 examination for the July 2026 session was conducted by AIIMS New Delhi on May 16, 2026 in online CBT mode. The Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test is a prestigious National level Medical entrance exam for admission to MD, MS, M.Ch. (6 years), DM (6 years), MDS, and MD (Hospital Administration) at 19 AIIMS, JIPMER Puducherry, PGIMER Chandigarh, NIMHANS Bengaluru, and SCTIMST Trivandrum. Registration opened on March 28, 2026 at the official website aiimsexams.ac.in and closed on April 25, 2026. The result is scheduled to be declared on May 23, 2026. Here on aglasem.com, you can find the previous year question papers, syllabus PDF, and verified information on the admit card, answer key, and result.
Latest: – INI CET 2026 exam was conducted on May 16, 2026 (July 2026 session). Result to be declared on May 23, 2026 at aiimsexams.ac.in.
INI CET 2026
What is the INI CET entrance exam?
The INI CET stands for Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test. Organized biannually by AIIMS New Delhi (formerly the AIIMS PG examination, replaced from 2022 onwards), it is the National level Medical entrance exam for admission to MD, MS, M.Ch. (6 years), DM (6 years), MDS, and MD (Hospital Administration) programmes at 23 Institutes of National Importance: 19 AIIMS, JIPMER Puducherry, PGIMER Chandigarh, NIMHANS Bengaluru, and SCTIMST Trivandrum. The May 2026 session (for July 2026 admissions) was conducted on May 16, 2026 in online CBT mode.
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INI CET 2026 Exam Dates
When did AIIMS New Delhi conduct the registration? When was the application deadline? When was the admit card released, and when will the result be declared? All these key questions are answered in the schedule below. AIIMS New Delhi is the official authority for all dates – visit aiimsexams.ac.in for any updates.
| Exam Event | Event Date |
|---|---|
| Release of Notification & Start of Registration | March 28, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | April 25, 2026 |
| Application Form Correction Window | Late April 2026 |
| Issuance of Admit Card | Early May 2026 |
| Exam Date (July 2026 Session) | May 16, 2026 |
| Internship Completion Cut-off | July 31, 2026 |
| Declaration of Result | May 23, 2026 |
| Counselling and Seat Allotment | As per AIIMS New Delhi |
Important Downloads and Official Links
Here you can find direct links to the latest notifications and official releases to stay updated.
- INI CET 2026 Notification
- Information Brochure
- Official Website of INI CET
Application Form – Apply Online
The application form for the July 2026 session was released by AIIMS New Delhi on March 28, 2026 at aiimsexams.ac.in. Candidates were required to complete registration with personal, academic, and contact details, upload scanned photograph, signature, MBBS / BDS mark sheets, internship certificate, and registration certificate from NMC / DCI / SMC, and pay the application fee online. The last date to apply was April 25, 2026. The fee structure is INR 4,000 for General / OBC, INR 3,200 for SC / ST, and INR 1,000 for PwD candidates. Keep your login credentials safe for the admit card, answer key, and result.
Application Form Direct Link – You can access the application portal at aiimsexams.ac.in as per the schedule announced by AIIMS New Delhi.
Things to Remember Before Applying
If you plan to appear in the next INI CET session, here are key things to remember.
- Eligibility Assessment: Carefully evaluate the eligibility criteria – MBBS / BDS from an NMC / DCI recognised institution with minimum 55% aggregate (50% for SC / ST / OBC-NCL), one-year compulsory rotating internship completed by the cut-off date, and permanent or provisional registration with NMC / DCI / State Council.
- Document Confirmation: Gather scanned copies of recent passport-size photograph, signature, MBBS / BDS degree and mark sheets, internship completion certificate, registration certificate, and category certificates (if applicable).
- Payment Readiness: Keep your debit card, credit card, or net banking ready to pay the application fee online (INR 4,000 General / OBC; INR 3,200 SC / ST; INR 1,000 PwD).
Application Form Correction
The application form correction window allows candidates of the Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test to edit registration errors. Use the edit window to ensure all details align with your certificates. Accurate data is crucial – check that your form matches your official records before final submission.
Application Form Correction Link – You can access the edit window as per schedule at aiimsexams.ac.in.
Eligibility Criteria
Programme-wise eligibility for INI CET 2026 (July 2026 session) is summarised below. SC, ST, OBC-NCL, and PwD candidates get relaxation in qualifying marks as per Government of India norms.
| Programme | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| MD / MS / M.Ch. (6 years) / DM (6 years) | MBBS degree from NMC / MCI recognised university with minimum 55% aggregate (General / OBC) or 50% (SC / ST / PwD); completed one-year rotating internship by July 31, 2026; permanent / provisional registration with NMC / SMC |
| MDS | BDS degree from DCI recognised institution with minimum 55% aggregate (General / OBC) or 50% (SC / ST / PwD); completed one-year compulsory rotating internship by the cut-off date; registration with DCI / State Dental Council |
| MD (Hospital Administration) | MBBS degree with minimum 55% (50% for reserved categories); internship completion; valid registration |
| Age Limit | No upper age limit; no cap on number of attempts |
Exam Pattern
The exam is conducted in online CBT mode for 3 hours with 200 multiple-choice questions. The question types include single-best-answer MCQs, extended matching items, and multiple true-false questions – testing clinical application rather than rote learning. The features are summarised below.
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test (CBT) Online |
| Duration | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
| Total Questions | 200 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Question Types | Single Best Answer, Extended Matching Items, Multiple True-False |
| Medium of Exam | English |
| Marking Scheme | +1 for correct, –1/3 for wrong answer |
| Frequency | Twice a year (January & July sessions) |
| Subjects Covered | Pre-clinical, Para-clinical, and Clinical subjects of MBBS / BDS curriculum |
Participating Institutes
The INI CET score is accepted by 23 Institutes of National Importance across India for postgraduate medical and dental admissions.
- AIIMS (19 campuses): AIIMS New Delhi, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Jodhpur, Patna, Raipur, Rishikesh, Bibinagar, Bathinda, Deoghar, Mangalagiri, Nagpur, Kalyani, Gorakhpur, Rajkot, Vijaypur (Jammu), Bilaspur, Guwahati, Madurai
- JIPMER: Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, Puducherry
- PGIMER: Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh
- NIMHANS: National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences, Bengaluru
- SCTIMST: Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology, Trivandrum
INI CET Exam – An Overview
The key details about this entrance exam are as follows.
| Exam Aspect | Aspect Information |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | INI CET |
| Full Form | Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test |
| Exam Conducting Body | AIIMS New Delhi |
| Full Name of Body | All India Institute Of Medical Sciences, New Delhi |
| Level of Exam | National Level |
| Frequency | Twice a Year (Jan & July sessions) |
| Exam Date (July 2026 session) | May 16, 2026 |
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test (CBT) Online |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Total Questions | 200 MCQs |
| Application Fee | INR 4,000 (Gen / OBC); INR 3,200 (SC / ST); INR 1,000 (PwD) |
| Official Website of Exam | aiimsexams.ac.in |
| Courses Where Admission Is Through This Test | MD, MS, M.Ch. (6 years), DM (6 years), MDS, MD (Hospital Administration) |
| Colleges / Universities / Institutes Where Admission Is Through This Test | 19 AIIMS, JIPMER Puducherry, PGIMER Chandigarh, NIMHANS Bengaluru, SCTIMST Trivandrum (23 INIs) |
| Region Of Exam (admission to institutes in these areas are primarily through this test; does not reflect from where students can participate) | India |
| Type Of Exam | Medical Entrance Exams |
INI CET Syllabus
If you have chosen to take the Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test, it is essential to understand the test structure. AIIMS New Delhi has not published a formal subject-wise syllabus, but the exam covers all topics from the standard MBBS / BDS curriculum – pre-clinical, para-clinical, and clinical subjects. For complete details, download the official INI CET syllabus on aglasem.com for offline study.
Previous Year Question Paper
Preparing for Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test? Practise with previous year question papers to strengthen your preparation. Key points are below.
- The INI CET question papers are actual question sets recalled from past exams (AIIMS does not officially release the paper).
- By practising these memory-based papers, you understand the difficulty level and clinical reasoning style of the exam.
- You can download the INI CET previous year question paper PDFs from aglasem.com to practise anytime, anywhere.
Admit Card
The INI CET admit card was released by AIIMS New Delhi a few days before the exam. Important details are as follows.
- Release Date: The admit card for the May 16, 2026 exam was released in early May 2026 at aiimsexams.ac.in.
- Download Link: After login at the candidate portal on aiimsexams.ac.in, the download link is visible on the dashboard.
- How to Download: Visit aiimsexams.ac.in, click the admit card link, enter your application number and password / date of birth, and download the hall ticket PDF.
Answer Key
Appeared for the exam on May 16, 2026 and eager to estimate your score? Here is what you should know about the answer key.
- Unofficial answer keys are available from coaching centres and on aglasem.com shortly after the exam.
- AIIMS New Delhi typically does not release an official answer key for INI CET; final results are based on the official key used internally.
- Use the unofficial keys to estimate your raw score and assess performance before the result on May 23, 2026.
Result
The INI CET result for the July 2026 session is scheduled for May 23, 2026. Here are the most important points.
- Result Date: AIIMS New Delhi will declare the result on May 23, 2026 at aiimsexams.ac.in. Stay updated for any schedule revision on the official website.
- Result Link: You can find the direct link to view your INI CET results at aiimsexams.ac.in. Keep your application number, password, and Exam Unique Code (EUC) ready.
- How to Check Your Result: Click the INI CET result link on aiimsexams.ac.in, log in with application number, password, EUC, and captcha. Qualified candidates can download the scorecard.
- What Your Result Indicates: The scorecard shows your percentile, rank, and qualifying status. Only candidates scoring above the 50th percentile cut-off are eligible for counselling.
- Significance: Your INI CET result is the basis for admission to MD, MS, M.Ch., DM, MDS, and MD (Hospital Administration) seats across 19 AIIMS, JIPMER, PGIMER, NIMHANS, and SCTIMST.
Counselling
- After the result on May 23, 2026, AIIMS New Delhi conducts online counselling in multiple rounds for seat allotment.
- Qualified candidates register on the counselling portal, fill choices of institute and specialty, and pay the counselling fee.
- Seat allotment is based on rank, choice filling, category, and seat matrix across the 23 participating INIs.
- Selected candidates report for document verification and admission as per the AIIMS counselling schedule.
- A separate cut-off is released for each round and each category by AIIMS.
FAQs – INI CET 2026
The INI CET 2026 exam for the July 2026 session was conducted by AIIMS New Delhi on May 16, 2026 in online Computer Based Test (CBT) mode across various exam centres in India. The result is scheduled to be declared on May 23, 2026 at aiimsexams.ac.in.
The exam consists of 200 multiple-choice questions to be answered in 3 hours in CBT mode. Question types include single best answer MCQs, extended matching items, and multiple true-false questions covering the entire MBBS / BDS syllabus. Each correct answer carries 1 mark with a negative marking of 1/3 for each wrong answer.
Candidates need an MBBS / BDS degree from an NMC / DCI recognised institution with minimum 55% aggregate (50% for SC / ST / OBC-NCL / PwD), one-year compulsory rotating internship completed by July 31, 2026, and permanent or provisional registration with NMC / DCI / State Council. There is no upper age limit and no cap on the number of attempts.
The INI CET 2026 application fee is INR 4,000 for General and OBC category candidates, INR 3,200 for SC / ST candidates, and INR 1,000 for PwD candidates. The fee is non-refundable and is paid online via debit card, credit card, or net banking through the candidate portal at aiimsexams.ac.in.
INI CET 2026 scores are accepted by 23 Institutes of National Importance: 19 AIIMS campuses (New Delhi, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Jodhpur, Patna, Raipur, Rishikesh, Bibinagar, Bathinda, Deoghar, Mangalagiri, Nagpur, Kalyani, Gorakhpur, Rajkot, Vijaypur, Bilaspur, Guwahati, Madurai), JIPMER Puducherry, PGIMER Chandigarh, NIMHANS Bengaluru, and SCTIMST Trivandrum.
The INI CET 2026 result for the July 2026 session is scheduled to be declared on May 23, 2026 at aiimsexams.ac.in by AIIMS New Delhi. The result is published as a list of qualified candidates (above the 50th percentile cut-off) along with downloadable scorecards.
INI CET is conducted twice a year by AIIMS New Delhi: once in November for the January session (next academic batch) and once in May for the July session. The two annual cycles give eligible MBBS / BDS graduates two opportunities to secure PG seats at India’s premier government medical institutions.
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