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With exam day approaching closer, it is important to leverage every minute in the best possible way in terms of INI CET 2025 preparation. Read to know the tips on how to prepare INI CET 2025 in one month. The exam is scheduled to be held on May 17.
INI CET 2025 exam for July session is scheduled to be held on May 17. With around one month’s time left, candidates need to speed up their preparation strategy for the exam. They should start working on those areas where more needs to be done. Candidates should draw a plan to leverage this remaining time in the best possible ways. It must be noted that last month is to give the final shape to the INI CET preparation 2025 and not to start something afresh.
As most of the aspirants must have completed INI CET syllabus 2025 or the major portion of it, they need to focus more on the revision part. At least two or three revision is ideally required to ace your chance to qualify for INI CET 2025. This article comprises a series of tips to enable you not to leave any stone unturned for INI CET 2025.
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INI CET 2025 Preparation in One Month
#Take stock of the situation
The first and foremost thing is to understand your exact position in terms of INI CET 2025 preparation. You need to make a list of tasks that needs to be completed in this remaining time. This is of utmost importance so that you can devote time accordingly without missing out on anything important. Identify those areas which need more attention. Revisit this list at regular intervals and tick marks against those tasks which have been completed for the moment.
Yes. As the INI CET entrance exam is one of the toughest exams and questions could be concept-based, candidates have to focus on every subject and topic in the syllabus. One can't afford to neglect any of the topic in the exam. Plan in such a way so that every topic is covered well before time and you have enough time for 2-3 times revision. In addition, focus more on those areas where you are weak. Do analyze your performance on regular basis.
Students need to plan and make a strategy to qualify for the Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Examination, INI CET. 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. Exam Pattern: 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 (1/3) Syllabus: Undergraduate Level Syllabus for AIIMS PG: 1- Pre-clinical: Biochemistry, Physiology, and Anatomy 2- Para-clinical: Pharmacology, Pathology, Forensic Medicine, Microbiology 3- Community Medicine: Clinical, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Gynecology, Community Medicine, and Medicine and allied subjects (Psychiatry, Dermatology) 4- Surgery and Allied subjects: Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, E. N. T. , and Anaesthesiology. Best books for INI CET 2023: 1- AIIMS Essence by Pritesh Singh 2- Self-Assessment and review of INI CET by Manoj Chaudhary 3- How not to miss things? NEET PG/INI CET high-yield topics by Dr. Shivaam Kesarwaani 4- Review of all recent papers for the Central PG Entrance Exam 2019 by Arvind Arora 5- Review of Postgraduate Medical Entrance Examination Vol -1 Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology & Microbiology by Admit Ashish Arvind.
#Draw a Timetable
Preparing a 60-day time schedule is another important thing to complete everything well on time. The timetable helps you to allocate a particular duration of time to every task you have earmarked for the exam. For example, dedicate some specific hours daily for revision or mock tests. This way you complete everything in a hassle-free manner. The timetable must be pasted somewhere on the wall so that it is clearly visible to you.
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#Revision from notes
Regular revision of topics is key to success in INI CET 2025. The handmade notes prepared during the initial days of preparation prove very handy for revision. By this time you must have an idea how much time will it take for the revision of a particular topic. Calculate the total number of hours you require to revise all topics of the syllabus. Divide the total number of hours by 30. On an average, you need 4-5 hours for revision of every topic. You can make different combinations of topics such as revising vast topics with interesting ones as per your choice.
#Regular practice through mock test
The mock test is the replica of the exam paper which helps you to understand INI CET exam pattern 2025 and other aspects of the exam. Candidates should solve INI CET mock test paper daily to gain confidence before the exam. Dedicate 2-3 hours daily to solve mock test paper which gets you into a habit of solving the questions. The exercise helps you to improve the speed and accuracy while attempting questions on INI CET 2025 exam-day.
No. INI CET 2024 July session question paper was easier than that of the previous session paper. The overall difficulty level was moderate. Most of the questions were clinical based. Some found Ortho, Radio little difficult. Questions were asked from Ortho, Biochemistry, Medicine, Micro, Surgery, etc. Some Students said there were losts of repeated questions in the exam.
According to students, questions from Ortho, Radio, Medicine were most difficult. The overall difficulty level of the question paper was moderate. It must be noted AIIMS doesn't release the official question paper but some coaching centres release the unofficial question paper and answer key right after the exam.
The overall difficulty level of INI CET 2025 July session was moderate. The question paper was easy than the last time. Most of the questions were clinical based. A good number of questions were from Medicine, Biochemistry, Surgury etc. Repeated question were also there.
#Check previous question papers
Candidates should check previous years’ question papers so that they have a better idea about the difficulty level of INI CET question paper 2025. They get an idea of whether some questions get repeated or not in INI CET. Previous year’s question paper also gives you an idea about the weightage from a particular topic. AIIMS doesn’t release the official question paper but one can check the question paper released by various coaching institutes based on the memory of exam takers.
#Learning from your mistakes
It is not enough to only practice mock tests. Candidates should do a thorough analysis of the performance in the mock test for INI CET 2025. Work on those areas where you lost marks in the mock test. Also, check why you couldn’t manage to attempt all questions in the given time. Candidates can consult seniors/professors to review their performance and provide their valuable inputs to further improve their scores.
#Take care of health
This is the crucial time as one can’t afford to fall ill during this crucial time. Candidates should take a small break during the study. They should sleep for at least 5-6 hours daily too. This may not be possible for some candidates but they should understand that minds also need rest. Some candidates stay awake at night or skip eating on time. Such things may pose risk to their health.
#Recreational Activities
Candidates should dedicate some hours of the day to those activities which they like the most such as watching shows, listening favourite song or anything which make them happy. This helps to rejuvenate the mind by breaking the cycle of monotony and daily routine.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a month ago
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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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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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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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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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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
Listed below are the top specializations offered by various INI CET accepting Medical colleges in India:
| Top Specialisations | No. of Colleges |
|---|---|
| Community Medicine | 12 |
| General Surgery | 12 |
| Anatomy | 10 |
| Obstetrics | 10 |
| Orthopaedics | 10 |
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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 |
Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website and may vary.
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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 |
Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website/ media reports/ N
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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 Colleges | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| AIIMS Delhi | INR 2,110 - INR 3,330 |
| PGIMER Chandigarh | INR 7,110 |
| AIIMS Rishikesh | INR 2,110 - INR 5,780 |
| JIPMER Puducherry | INR 6,600 - INR 46,580 |
| AIIMS Jodhpur | INR 2,110 - INR 6,080 |
Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website and may vary
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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 Colleges | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| AIIMS Delhi | INR 2,110 - INR3,330 |
| PGIMER Chandigarh | INR 7,110 - INR 19.5 lakh |
| AIIMS Rishikesh | INR 2,110 - INR 5,780 |
| JIPMER Puducherry | INR 6,600 - INR 46,580 |
| NIMHANS Bangalore | INR 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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Contributor-Level 10
According to experts, scoring 160+ marks in INI CET exam is considered good. Candidates who score 160+ have chance to get good college for PG courses. Scoring marks also depends on difficulty level of the question paper. INI CET 2024 question paper was moderate to difficult. More than 180 questions were easy to attempt.
Overall marks
Competitive level
190+
Very good
160-189
Good
100-159
Average