How to Prepare for INI CET Nov 2025: Syllabus, Pattern, Best Books, Preparation Tips

INI CET 2025

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No idea on how to prepare for INI CET Nov 2025? Read the article to know all about INI CET 2025 November exam pattern, syllabus, marking scheme, best books, and other exam tips.

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INI CET Nov 2025 exam will be held on November 9, 2025. INI CET application process comprises both basic and final registration. INI CET, known as the Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance entrance exam is conducted twice a year for admission to the PG courses at 23 institutes of National Importance including 19 AIIMS. AIIMS started INI CET 2025 November registration on September 30, 2025. 

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As AIIMS INI CET exam was conducted in November 2020 for the first time, candidates may have the least idea about the INI CET 2025 syllabus and the exam pattern. They must be curious to know about the preparation strategy and other tips to improve the overall score in INI CET 2025 July session. Through INI CET 2025 exam, candidates will get admission to 2,017 seats in different courses including Master of Surgery (MS), Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctorate of Medicine (DM), Masters of Chirurgie (MCh), and Masters of Dental Surgery (MDS).

Read the whole article to understand how candidates can prepare for INI CET Nov 2025 exam.

Table of content
  • How to prepare for INI CET 2025?
  • Know INI CET 2025 November Exam Pattern
  • AIIMS INI CET Nov 2025 Exam pattern: Overview
  • Type of questions in INI CET 2025 November Exam
  • Understand the INI CET 2025 november Exam Marking Scheme
  • AIIMS INI CET 2025 Syllabus
  • Best books for INI CET 2025
  • Some tips for AIIMS INI CET 2025
  • INI CET 2025: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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How to prepare for INI CET 2025?

Q:   What are the books required for the INI CET?

Candidates need to plan and make a strategy to qualify for the INI CET Nov 2025. They need to know everything about the exam pattern, type of questions, marking scheme, best books, and other key details to qualify for the exam.

Know INI CET 2025 November Exam Pattern

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INI CET Exam Pattern comprises all needful information regarding the exam including mode, duration, type, the total number of questions asked, and marking scheme. Candidates who wish to appear for the exam should know INI CET 2025 exam pattern so that they can plan accordingly. The INI CET 2025 November will be conducted in computer-based mode at digital centers where each candidate will be allotted a separate system with separate login IDs. The test paper will comprise a total of 200 objective questions with a single correct answer and multiple correct answer type questions. Candidates will get three hours or 180 minutes to answer the paper.

AIIMS INI CET Nov 2025 Exam pattern: Overview

Details

Features

Mode

Online

Duration

3 hours (180 minutes)

Number of questions

200

Type of questions

Single Correct Choice Multiple Correct Choice questions

Language of the exam

English

Negative marking

Yes

Syllabus

UG Level

 Type of questions in INI CET 2025 November Exam

The IN CET 2025 test paper will have 200 MCQ questions which will be further divided into the below-mentioned types.

Single Correct Answer Type Question: Candidates will be given 4 options to answer such questions. Out of those four options, only 1 option will be correct. Below is one of the examples of a single correct answer type questions.

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 the candidate has to mark ‘c’.

Multiple Correct Choice questions: As the name suggests, such types of questions will have more than one correct answer. Candidates need to be careful to answer them as the best suitable option will be the correct choice.

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 will have to read and understand the question thoroughly to be able to answer such questions. Since more than one given option will be correct here. 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 have to mark only one response on the OMR sheet for such questions.

Understand the INI CET 2025 november Exam Marking Scheme

AIIMS Delhi will release the marking scheme for INI CET 2025. As per the existing marking scheme, there is a provision of negative marking for wrong answer. Candidates can refer the table given below for INI CET marking scheme. 

Response Type

Marks Awarded

Correct answer

1

Incorrect answer

-1/3

No response (unanswered questions)

0

AIIMS INI CET 2025 Syllabus

INI CET syllabus is expected to be on a similar line as AIIMS PG syllabus. Candidates who are planning to appear for INI CET 2025 exam should have an idea about the weightage of the subjects mentioned in INI CET 2025 November exam syllabus so that they can make strategies accordingly.

Syllabus for AIIMS PG

AIIMS PG syllabus comprises four subjects, Pre-clinical, Para-clinical, Clinical, and Surgery & Allied subjects. Topics against a particular subject are mentioned in the table below. The exam conducting authority has yet not released any official syllabus for INI CET 2025 exam.

 Subjects

Topic

Pre-clinical

  • Biochemistry

  • Physiology

  • Anatomy

Para-clinical

  • Pharmacology

  • Pathology

  • Forensic Medicine

  • Microbiology

  • Community Medicine

Clinical

  • Obstetrics

  • Paediatrics

  • Gynaecology

  • Community Medicine

  • Medicine and allied subjects (Psychiatry, Dermatology)

Surgery and Allied subjects

  • Orthopaedics

  • Ophthalmology

  • E.N.T.

  • Anaesthesiology

Best books for INI CET 2025

One of the most tricky things for the candidate is what to study and how to study to score well in INI CET 2025 November exam. Candidates at times feel confused on the part of INI CET 2025 book selection. Out of so many books available for PG level entrance exam in the market, it is really tough to make a list of INI CET 2025 best books that could be consulted to ace up preparation. Some of the best INI CET Nov 2025 books and their authors are mentioned in the table below.

Name of the book

Author

AIIMS Essence

Pritesh Singh

Self-Assessment and review of INI-CET

Manoj Chaudhary

How not to miss things?: NEET PG/INI CET high yield topics

Dr Shivaam Kesarwaani

Review of all recent papers of Central PG Entrance Exam 2019

Arvind Arora

Review of Postgraduate Medical Entrance Examination Vol -1
Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology & Microbiology

Amit Ashish Arvind

Note: Except above-mentioned books, there could be many more books for INI CET Nov 2025 exam preparation.

Some tips for AIIMS INI CET 2025

As INI CET is a PG-level exam, candidates must not leave any stone unturned to score well in the upcoming exam. They should pay attention to the following tips.

  • Candidates need to keep themselves updated as per the latest INI CET pattern

  • Prepare a plan to cover whole INI CET syllabus in strategic manner

  • As syllabus is of UG level, candidates are advised to pay attention to all subjects of MBBS course

  • Candidates must know that superficial reading won’t help. In-depth knowledge of a subject is must

  • Make a time-table to allocate dedicated hours to each subject

  • Devote more time to a subject and topic where you feel less confident

  • Practicing from past papers on a regular interval is key

  • Do realty check of yourself through mock test papers

  • Focus more on the clinical section as candidates could be tested for their clinical skill set in the examinatio

INI CET 2025: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. When will AIIMS conduct INI CET Nov 2025 exam?

A. AIIMS will conduct INI CET Nov 2025 exam on November 9. The exam will be held in computer-based mode 

Q Will the exam be held in pen and paper mode?

A. No, INI CET Nov 2025 exam will be held in online mode.

Q. How many questions will be there in INI CET Nov 2025 exam?

A. The question paper will have 200 multiple choice questions and candidates will be given 3 hours to answer them.

Q. Will there be negative marking in INI CET 2025 November exam?

A. Yes. For every wrong answer, there was deduction of -1/3 marks.

Q. What is application dates for INI CET Nov 2025 exam?

A. Application dates for INI CET 2025 November exam were released online. Candidates have to do basic registration first and generate exam Unique code to submit application form for AIIMS INI CET exam.

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INI CET Nov 2025 exam will be held on November 9, 2025. The exam will be held in computer-based mode at allotted test centres across country. Other dates for INI CET 2025 November exam including application, elligibility, pattern will be released along with the official brochure. The application for

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Kartik Khanna

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a month ago

No, the INI CET is compulsory for admission to the MD programme at AIIMS Hyderabad. Candidates must qualify in this exam and hold a valid scorecard to proceed to the counselling stage. Without clearing this exam, students will not be considered for seat allocation in the MD courses at the institute.

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Vishakha

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Yes, the INI CET Entrance exam is compulsory for admission to the MD programme at AIIMS Hyderabad. Candidates must qualify in this exam and hold a valid scorecard to proceed to the counselling stage. Without clearing this exam, students will not be considered for seat allocation in the MD course at

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Indrani Tyagi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

AIIMS Mangalagiri admissions for majority of the courses are held on the basis of prescribed entrance tests. Students achieving a decent scoring of 85% can apply for entrance tests such as NEET or INI CET and opt for their preferred courses. However, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Mangalagi

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Ashwin Yadav

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Interested students seeking AIIMS Mangalagiri admission can follow the below mentioned steps to begin their application journey:

Step 1: Apply for the NEET UG entrance exam on the official website of NEET/INI CET.

Step 2: Appear for the respective entrance exams, followed by MCC NEET Counselling and s

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Ashwin Yadav

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Listed below are the top specializations offered by various INI CET accepting Medical colleges in India:

Top SpecialisationsNo. of Colleges
Community Medicine12
General Surgery12
Anatomy10
Obstetrics10
Orthopaedics10

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Listed below are the top government Medical colleges in India accepting INICET score along with their tuition fees:

Public/Govt. Colleges

Tuition Fee

AIIMS Delhi Admission

INR 2,110 – INR 3,330

PGIMER Chandigarh Admission

INR 7,110 – INR 19.5 lakh

AIIMS Rishikesh Admission

INR 2,110 – INR 5,780

JIPMER Puducherry Admission

INR 6,600 – INR 46,580

AIIMS Bhubaneswar Admission

INR 1.05 lakh

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology Admission

INR 1.89 lakh

DisclaimerThis information is sourced from official website and may vary.

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, joining the best Medical colleges accepting INI CET in India can be worthwhile for you. For that, you need to check its ROI. Listed below are some colleges along with their tuition fees and average placement package:

Top Colleges

Tuition Fee

Average Placement Package

AIIMS Delhi Courses

INR 2,110 – INR 3,330

INR 22 LPA

PGIMER Chandigarh Courses

INR 7,110 – INR 19.5 lakh

INR 18 LPA

AIIMS Rishikesh Courses

INR 2,110 – INR 5,780

INR 24.1 LPA

JIPMER Puducherry Courses

INR 6,600 – INR 46,580

INR 24 LPA

AIIMS Bhubaneswar Courses

INR 1.05 lakh

INR 15 LPA

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, it is estimated that joining the best Medical colleges accepting INICET in India can be affordable, as most colleges have tuition fees of less than INR 1 lakh. Listed below are some colleges along with their tuition fees:

Low-cost CollegesTuition Fee
AIIMS DelhiINR 2,110 - INR 3,330
PGIMER ChandigarhINR 7,110
AIIMS RishikeshINR 2,110 - INR 5,780
JIPMER PuducherryINR 6,600 - INR 46,580
AIIMS JodhpurINR 2,110 - INR 6,080

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website and may vary

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

As per popularity basis, listed below are the top INI CET accepting Medical colleges in India along with their tuition fees:

Top CollegesTuition Fee
AIIMS DelhiINR 2,110 - INR3,330
PGIMER ChandigarhINR 7,110 - INR 19.5 lakh
AIIMS RishikeshINR 2,110 - INR 5,780
JIPMER PuducherryINR 6,600 - INR 46,580
NIMHANS BangaloreINR 1.5 Lacs - INR 1.56 lakh

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website/ media reports/ NIRF website and may vary.

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