Registration - 28 Mar '26 - 25 Apr '26
INI CET 2026 pattern for July session will be released along with official information brochure. Exam pattern along with other exam details are uploaded on official website. INI CET 2026 pattern comprises details about mode of the exam, duration, marking scheme, and the total number of questions.
According to existing pattern, INI CET examination is conducted in an online mode. A total of 200 objective questions are asked by AIIMS, Delhi. Questions are single and multiple choice. AIIMS provides 3 hours to answer INI CET question paper. INI CET 2026 question paper is divided into 4 parts, with 50 questions each. Candidates will be given 45 minutes to solve each part. Read the article to know more about the exam pattern. INI CET exam for July session will be held on May 16, 2026 in computer-based mode. Read more:
- INI CET 2026 Pattern May Exam: Highlights
- INI CET 2026 Pattern: Explained
- INI CET 2026 Marking Scheme
- INI CET 2026 Syllabus
- INI CET 2026 Pattern: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
INI CET 2026 Pattern May Exam: Highlights
Students should check highlights of INI CET 2026 pattern in table given below:
| Details | Features |
|---|---|
| Mode | Computer-based |
| Duration | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
| Type of questions | Objective |
| Number of questions | 200 |
| Varying types of questions | Single correct answer Multiple correct answer |
Commonly asked questions
Yes, there will be negative marking in INI CET 2026 exam. According to INI CET pattern, -1/3 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer. For right answer, +1 mark will be awarded to candidates. Candidates are advised to answer only those questions where they feel confident of answer as negative marking may put toll on overall score. INI CET 2026 July session is scheduled to be held on May 16 in computer-based mode.
No, students will have to mark only one answer for each question. There will be 200 multiple choice questions and students will be given 3 hours to answer them. Exam will be held in English language only. There is a provision of negative marking in the exam. -1/3 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.
INI CET 2026 Pattern: Explained
According to the pattern of INI CET 2026 pattern, the examination will be conducted in a computer-based mode. The examination will be held at digital centres where each candidate will be allotted a separate system to attempt the examination. They will be issued separate login IDs for the exam day. Candidates will be allowed to log in to their accounts five minutes before the examination begins. The total duration for INI CET 2026 May exam will be 180 minutes. On completion of the time, candidates will have to submit their tests online.
Type of Questions:
Questions for INI CET 2026 will be objective type. This implies that each question will have four response options. Candidates don't need to write a descriptive type answer, instead, they will have to choose the correct response from the given options.
However, more than one response can be correct for a given question. Such questions will fall under multiple correct answer type questions. Candidates will be marked according to the responses marked by them.
Single correct answer type question
Bile helps in __________
a) Digestion of proteins
b) Breaking down of nucleic acids
c) Emulsification of fats
d) Phagocytosis
The answer to the above question is ‘emulsification of fats’, thus candidate has to mark ‘c’. No other option given above is correct. Such type of questions will be called 'single-best answer' type questions.
Multiple correct answer type question
Such questions will have responses like
(1) If a, b, c are correct
(2) If a and c are correct
(3) If b and d are correct
(4) If all four (a, b, c, & d) are correct
Candidates should read and understand the question thoroughly to be able to answer such questions. Since more than one given option will be correct here, such questions are called 'multiple correct answer' type questions. Candidates must note that, though the question may have more than one correct answer, there is only one correct response even for these questions. Candidates will ahve to mark only one response on the OMR sheet for such questions.
Commonly asked questions
All three subjects such as clinical, pre clinical, para clinical are equally difficult to prepare. Clinical topics are vast in comparison to pre and para clinical topics. Ideally candidates should focus on understanding the concept. Candidates should keep the fact in mind INI CET is one of the toughest exams so shallow preparation doesn’t work. They should have robust plan and strategy to crack the exam.
According to INI CET pattern, there is a provision of negative marking in exam. Students will get +1 mark for every right answer while there will be a deduction of -1/3 mark for every wrong answer. Students are advised to answer only those questions where they feel confidence of right answer otherwise negative score may reduce overall total score in INI CET 2025 exam.
INI CET 2026 Marking Scheme
AIIMS Delhi will release the official marking scheme for INI CET 2026 July session. As per the existing marking scheme, candidates will be getting -1/3 negative mark for every wrong answer in the exam. Check the details of the INI CET marking scheme in the table below:
| Response Type |
Marks Awarded |
|---|---|
| Correct answer |
+1 |
| Incorrect answer |
-1/3 |
| No response (unanswered questions) |
0 |
Commonly asked questions
At times, questions get repeated in the INI CET exam. But candidates are advised to prepare thoroughly so that they can answer every possible question in the exam. As the INI CET is one of the toughest exams, candidates should focus on concepts. At least two revisions are required before the exam date. After finishing the INI CET syllabus, candidates should appear in a mock test and solve previous question papers. Appearing in the mock test and analyzing their performance will boost their confidence.
Yes INI CET exam will be conducted in computer-based mode. Students are informed about name and address of the exam centre through INI CET admit card. INI CET question paper comprises a total of 200 multiple choice questions and students are given 3 hours to answer them.
INI CET 2026 Syllabus
INI CET 2026 syllabus comprises all subjects studied during MBBS. The syllabus mainly comprises three sections, clinical, pre and para clinical. All three sections comprise many subjects from anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, microbiology and others. Candidates should have idea about syllabus so that they have idea about what all subjcts have to be prepared to ace INI CET 2026 exam. Once candidates get an idea about the syllabus, they start plan, allocating time for each subjects.
Commonly asked questions
No. AIIMS has not released INI CET 2026 pattern yet. Pattern will be released along with official information brochure. Exam pattern comprises details about exam such as mode, medium, total number of question their type, marking scheme etc.
Candidates will be given three hours or 180 minutes to attempt INI CET question paper. According to INI CET exam pattern, a total of 200 multiple choice questions will be asked. Candidates will get 1 mark for every right answer and -1/3 for every wrong answer. No mark will be awarded or deducted for unanswered questions. Exam pattern is released along with the official information brochure.
INI CET 2026 Pattern: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Out of total 200 questions, candidates should attempt at least 170 questions to get good rank in INI CET exam. Though ranking depends on number of factors including overall difficulty level, candidates should answer minimum 150 questions correctly to get top rank in the exam.
AIIMS has announced the INI CET 2026 exam date for May exam. The exam will be held on May 16, 2026 in computer-based mode. AIIMS INI CET application process begins with registration. Candidates must complete registration to submit online application form.
Aspirants should know INI CET 2026 pattern, as it gives them an idea of question paper. They get to know about exam and make a strategy accordingly. Exam pattern comprises details such as mode and medium of exam, total number of questions and their types, the exam duration, and the marking scheme.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 weeks ago
INI CET 2026 exam will be held in single shift in computer-based mode. The exam will begin at 9 am and conclud at 12 pm. AIIMS will release the admit card online only.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
The applications were started on March 28. The last date to apply online is April 25. The AIIMS will provide the application correction window from April 30 to May 2.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
The AIIMS will release the INI CET 2026 Result for the July Session on May 23. The AIIMS notified this date in the prospectus of the exam.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
The INI CET 2026 exam will be conducted on May 16. Those who will qualify in the exam can participate in the counselling round.
The minimum qualifying cut percentile for general and SC/ST categories are 50 and 45 respectively. INI CET 2026 counselling will start with registration.
Registration will
Contributor-Level 9
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The INI CET 20026 applications started on March 28 with the release of official notification. The last date for the application is April 25.
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Answered 2 weeks ago
Candidates should have a valid email ID, mobile number, a passport-sized photograph, candidate's signature and thumb impression. It must be noted only online application form is accepted for INI CET exam. Candidates are advised to check eligibility criteria before applying for the exam.
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Answered 2 weeks ago
The INI CET 2026 application for the July session was started on March 28. The candidates can register and apply for the exam till April 25. The application correction facility will also be provided from April 30 to May 2.
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Answered 2 weeks ago
The INI CET 2026 applications started on March 28. The last date to apply online for the exam is April 25, 2026. The AIIMS will also provide the application correction facility from April 30 to May 2.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, accepts the INI CET entrance exam for selecting students to its multiple courses. Candidates can refer to the table below to view the PGIMER Chandigarh category-wise cutoff 2026 for INI CET:
| Category | INI CET Cutoff 2026 (Range) |
|---|---|
| General | 28 - 11531 |
| OBC | 72 - 15018 |
| SC | 384 - 18439 |
| ST | 839 - 22324 |
| PWD | 10555 - 29988 |
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The candidates going to appear in the INI CET exam 2026 will be required to carry one photo identity card with the admit card to establish their identity when asked for at the examination centre.
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Contributor-Level 6
14 Institutes accepting INI CET
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi
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5- ₹ 2,106
- 3 years
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- Full Time
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Rese...
Chandigarh • Public
- ₹ 17.55 Lakh
- 3 years
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- Full Time
JIPMER Puducherry - Jawaharlal Institute of Postgrad...
Pondicherry • Public
- ₹ 46,580
- 3 years
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- Full Time
National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences
Hosur Road, Bangalore • Public
- ₹ 1.50 Lakh
- 3 years
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- Full Time
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