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INI CET Exam Guide
Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test
July 2026 session examination cycle · AIIMS New Delhi
Written and source-checked by NeelGyan Team · Last verified 2 August 2026
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Current session
July 2026
Current stage
Seat allocation/reporting
Exam authority
AIIMS New Delhi
Duration
3 hours
Questions
200
Marking
+1, −1/3
July 2026 session cycle tracker
- Application28 Mar–25 Apr
- Admit card9 May
- Examination16 May
- First allocation24 Jun
- Later rounds/reportingIn progressYou are here
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About INI-CET
What is INI-CET?
Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test, or INI CET, is the common entrance route for MD, MS, MDS and specified six-year DM/MCh programmes at participating Institutes of National Importance under the current prospectus.
For the July 2026 session, the examination was held on 16 May. AIIMS published the first-round seat allocation on 24 June, and participating institutes have since published round-specific reporting instructions, including second-round instructions.
AIIMS controls the common examination and central allocation. Allotted candidates must also follow the institute prospectus, medical-registration, document, fee and reporting requirements.
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INI CET Highlights
Key verified exam details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Full name | Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test |
| Courses | MD, MS, MDS and specified 6-year programmes |
| Question parts | Four locked blocks of 50 |
| Application fee | ₹4,000 or ₹3,200; PwBD nil |
| Last admission date | 31 August 2026 |
| Current status | Allocation and institute reporting |
INI CET July 2026 session Important Dates
Official notification and exam timeline
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Registration opened | Completed | |
| Registration deadline | Closed | |
| Final registration status and admit card | Published | |
| Examination | Completed | |
| First-round seat allocation result | Published | |
| Course start | Started | |
| Last date of admission | Upcoming |
Date note: This is the prospectus end date, not an individual round-reporting deadline.
INI CET Application Process and Fees
Official application route and fee details
The July 2026 application is closed. INI CET applications use the AIIMS process stated in the session prospectus, including registration, generation of the required code where applicable, completion of the application and document upload.
Candidates must select the correct course route and upload current category, PwBD, OCI, sponsored or foreign-national documents within the specified windows.
After allocation, follow both the AIIMS round rules and the allotted institute's reporting brochure; a common allocation result does not replace institute admission formalities.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General, OBC, foreign national, OCI and sponsored | ₹4,000 |
| SC, ST and EWS | ₹3,200 |
| PwBD | Nil |
- Applicable transaction charges may be additional.
- Institute admission and course fees are separate.
INI CET Eligibility Criteria
Qualification, age and other requirements
Qualifying degree
Recognised MBBS or BDS
- Medical-course applicants need the recognised MBBS route; dental applicants need the recognised BDS route.
- The degree must satisfy the current statutory and institute conditions.
Internship
Complete by 31 July 2026
- The required 12-month rotating internship had to be complete by the session cut-off.
- Candidates must provide the completion evidence required at admission.
Aggregate marks
55% or 50%
- General, OBC and EWS candidates require at least 55% aggregate in the qualifying degree.
- SC and ST candidates require at least 50%, subject to the prospectus calculation rules.
Registration
Medical or Dental Council
- The applicant must meet the medical or dental registration condition applicable to the course.
- The allotted institute may require original proof at reporting.
INI CET Admit Card
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: The July 2026 admit-card and examination stages are over.
The prospectus scheduled final registration status and admit-card availability for 9 May.
INI CET Exam Pattern and Selection Process
Stages, papers and qualifying rules
- Entrance testINI CET CBT
- MeritCategory qualifying percentile and rank
- AllocationAIIMS online choices and rounds
- ReportingAllotted institute documents and fee
INI CET Pattern
| Component | Questions | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Block 1 | 50 | 45 minutes |
| Block 2 | 50 | 45 minutes |
| Block 3 | 50 | 45 minutes |
| Block 4 | 50 | 45 minutes |
| Total | 200 | 180 minutes |
- Each block closes after its allotted time and cannot be revisited.
- Questions may be single-correct or multiple-correct. Correct answers earn +1 and incorrect answers lose one-third mark.
Qualifying Percentile
| Category | Percentile |
|---|---|
| UR, EWS, sponsored, foreign national and OCI | 50th |
| OBC, SC, ST and PwBD | 45th |
- The applicable category and institute conditions must also be satisfied.
INI CET Syllabus Overview
Subjects and stages in the official syllabus
- INI CET assesses the knowledge expected from the qualifying MBBS or BDS curriculum rather than publishing a short coaching-style chapter list.
- Preparation should integrate pre-clinical, para-clinical and clinical judgement under four separately timed blocks.
Pre-clinical
Anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and foundational integration.
Para-clinical
Pathology, pharmacology, microbiology, forensic medicine and community medicine.
Clinical
Medicine, surgery, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology, and allied disciplines.
Dental route
BDS curriculum domains for candidates competing for MDS seats.
INI CET Answer Key
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: No public official July 2026 question-paper and answer-key archive is identified on the AIIMS portal.
Recall-based keys are not official AIIMS documents.
INI CET Result and Seat Allocation
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: The entrance result and first two allocation-round stages have been published.
The first-round allocation result was published on 24 June. Participating institutes now publish their own reporting instructions based on AIIMS allotments.
INI CET Cut-off
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: Qualifying percentiles are fixed in the prospectus; allotment closing ranks vary by institute, specialty, category and round.
A qualifying percentile permits merit consideration but does not predict a seat. Use AIIMS round results for actual closing-rank context.
INI CET Preparation Strategy
A syllabus-first preparation route
- Revise the complete qualifying curriculum through integrated clinical problems.
- Practise four 50-question blocks with strict 45-minute lockouts.
- Track negative marks separately for uncertain single-correct and multiple-correct decisions.
- Keep category, internship, registration and degree documents ready before allocation results.
INI CET Books and Official Documents
- INI CET July 2026 Prospectus Part A
- The applicable participating-institute Part B prospectus
- Standard MBBS or BDS texts plus current timed question practice
INI CET Previous Question Papers
Official question-paper resources
Use official prospectuses and AIIMS examination notices as the authoritative documents. Treat recall banks as unofficial study aids.
For the current stage, read the exact allocation and institute-reporting instruction before relying on a summary.
INI CET Frequently Asked Questions
Who conducts INI CET?
AIIMS New Delhi conducts the common examination and online seat-allocation process for participating INIs.
When was the July 2026 exam?
The official prospectus scheduled it for 16 May 2026.
How many questions are in INI CET?
There are 200 questions in four locked blocks of 50, each lasting 45 minutes.
Is there negative marking?
Yes. A correct response earns one mark and an incorrect response loses one-third mark.
What is the internship deadline?
For the July 2026 session, the internship had to be complete by 31 July 2026.
Does the AIIMS allotment end the admission process?
No. The candidate must follow the selected option and report to the allotted institute with documents and fees by the round deadline.
Official Information and Sources
Primary notice and authority links
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