INI CET 2026 - Dates, Syllabus, Eligibility, Preparation

INI-CET is a national-level postgraduate medical entrance exam conducted by AIIMS, New Delhi for admission to PG medical programmes in Institutes of National Importance. It is held twice a year for the January and July sessions. The exam is conducted as a computer-based test (CBT) and is used for seat allocation through centralized counselling/seat allocation as notified by the conducting body.

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Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI-CET)

Conducted by: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi

Medical (MD/MS/MCh/DM)Dental (MDS)
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Key Summary

INI-CET is AIIMS New Delhi’s national CBT for PG medical admissions in Institutes of National Importance, conducted twice a year.

INI-CET is a national-level PG medical entrance exam conducted by AIIMS, New Delhi for admission to postgraduate courses in Institutes of National Importance. Held twice a year (January and July sessions), the CBT-based INI-CET is among the most competitive exams for MD/MS and allied PG seats.
INI-CET is a national-level postgraduate medical entrance exam conducted by AIIMS, New Delhi for admission to PG medical programmes in Institutes of National Importance. It is held twice a year for the January and July sessions. The exam is conducted as a computer-based test (CBT) and is used for seat allocation through centralized counselling/seat allocation as notified by the conducting body.

INI CET Paper Pattern

exam Mode

Online Based Test

exam Duration

3 hours

total Marks

200 Marks

exam Level

PG

eligibility

Candidates who have an MBBS degree (or are completing it by the prescribed date) from a recognized university and have completed (or are completing) the compulsory rotating internship by the date specified in the information bulletin. Registration with NMC/State Medical Council is generally required as per rules notified in the prospectus. Eligibility may vary slightly by course (MD/MS/MCh(6yrs)/DM(6yrs)/MDS) and by participating institute requirements.

official Website

https://www.aiimsexams.ac.in/

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