Entrance Exam Guide 2026

Conquer INI-CET for Premier Medical Institutes

Your ultimate guide to the Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI-CET) for MD/MS admissions.

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Exam Overview

Conducted By

AIIMS, New Delhi

Frequency

Twice a year (January and July sessions)

Exam Mode

Online (Computer Based Test)

Duration

3 Hours

Eligibility Criteria

MBBS degree recognized by NMC/MCI.
Minimum 55% aggregate marks for General/OBC/EWS (50% for SC/ST).
Completion of 12-month compulsory rotating internship.

Syllabus Highlights

Encompasses all phases of the MBBS curriculum: Pre-clinical, Para-clinical, and Clinical.
Heavy emphasis on clinical scenarios, image-based questions, and recent advances in medicine.

Paper Pattern

Total Questions: 200 objective type (Single Correct Choice, Multiple True/False, Match the Following).
Marking Scheme: +1 for correct, -1/3 for incorrect.
Medium: English.

Important Dates

Event	Tentative Date
July Session Registration	March - April
July Session Exam	May
January Session Registration	September - October
January Session Exam	November

Participating Colleges

All AIIMS Institutes across India
JIPMER Puducherry
PGIMER Chandigarh
NIMHANS Bengaluru
SCTIMST Thiruvananthapuram

Frequently Asked Questions

Is INI-CET tougher than NEET PG?

Generally, yes. INI-CET focuses heavily on complex clinical scenarios and has different question formats (like multiple true-false) which makes it more challenging.

Can I appear for both INI-CET and NEET PG?

Yes, candidates usually appear for both exams to maximize their chances of securing a good PG seat.

How many times can I attempt INI-CET?

There is no cap on the number of attempts for INI-CET.

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