Conducting Body: AIIMS New Delhi National Level Entrance Exam 2026
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INI CET: Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test

Comprehensive student gateway for MD, MS, M.Ch (6 yrs), DM (6 yrs), MDS across AIIMS, JIPMER, PGIMER, NIMHANS, SCTIMST admissions. Access official registration schedule, question papers with solutions, cutoff ranks, college predictors, and counselling guides.
MD, MS, M.Ch (6 yrs), DM (6 yrs), MDS across AIIMS, JIPMER, PGIMER, NIMHANS, SCTIMST Duration: 3 Hours (180 Minutes) Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT) Total Marks: 200 Frequency: Twice a Year (January & July Sessions) Fee: ?4,000 (General/OBC) / ?3,200 (SC/ST)
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INI CET 2026 Key Highlights

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Full Name of Examination Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test
Conducting Authority AIIMS New Delhi
Category & Stream Medical
Admissions & Course Types MD, MS, M.Ch (6 yrs), DM (6 yrs), MDS across AIIMS, JIPMER, PGIMER, NIMHANS, SCTIMST
Mode of Examination Computer Based Test (CBT)
Examination Duration 3 Hours (180 Minutes)
Total Maximum Marks 200 Marks
Examination Frequency Twice a Year (January & July Sessions)
Application Fee ?4,000 (General/OBC) / ?3,200 (SC/ST)
Official Web Portal https://www.aiimsexams.ac.in

Eligibility Criteria for INI CET 2026

MBBS degree with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST) and completion of compulsory 1-year rotatory internship.

Exam Pattern & Paper Structure

Computer Based Test (CBT)
200 Objective questions (Single correct, Multiple correct, Extended matching, and Picture-based clinical vignettes).

Marking Scheme & Scoring Mechanism

+1 mark for correct, -1/3 for wrong single choice; proportional fractional marking on multi-choice.

High-Yield Syllabus Overview

Comprehensive clinical MBBS curriculum with high emphasis on applied clinical scenarios, imaging, and surgical pathology.

Central Government Reservation Policy

Reservation Category Percentage Allocation Key Eligibility Mandate
GEN-EWS (Economically Weaker Section) 10% Annual family income < ₹8 Lakhs from all sources; valid current FY certificate
OBC-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) 27% Central OBC list compliance; Non-creamy layer certificate issued after April 1
Scheduled Caste (SC) 15% Recognized competent authority caste certificate
Scheduled Tribe (ST) 7.5% Recognized competent authority tribe certificate
Persons with Disabilities (PwD) 5% (Horizontal) Minimum 40% benchmark disability certified by designated Medical Board

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Overview

What is INI CET and who conducts it?
INI CET (Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test) is a prestigious entrance examination conducted by AIIMS New Delhi for admission to MD, MS, M.Ch (6 yrs), DM (6 yrs), MDS across AIIMS, JIPMER, PGIMER, NIMHANS, SCTIMST programs across India.
What is the eligibility criteria for appearing in INI CET 2026?
MBBS degree with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST) and completion of compulsory 1-year rotatory internship.
What is the mode and duration of the INI CET examination?
The exam is conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) with a total duration of 3 Hours (180 Minutes) for a maximum score of 200 marks.
What is the official website for INI CET 2026?
The official portal is accessible at https://www.aiimsexams.ac.in.

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