The All India Institute of Medical Science conducted the INI CET 2026 exam at the designated centres as a Computer-Based Test(CBT). The candidates can see the INI CET Exam May 2026 questions and their answers as asked in the exam.
INI CET 2026 exam was conducted online in a single shift and it was over at 12.00 PM. The exam was conducted nationwide to select the candidates for the Master's Course offered by the Institutes of National Importance.
The AIIMS released the INICET 2026 Admit Card on May 9 under the candidate’s login. The exam conducting body also released the exam day instructions for the candidates.
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The All India Institute of Medical Science conduct the INI CET exam every year online as a Computer-Based Test(CBT). The AIIMS does not release the official question paper and answer key in the public domain.
The AIIMS maintain the secrecy of the exam religiously. In the exam day instructions, it is mentioned that the candidates are allowed to use the backside of the INI CET admit card for rough work, but they will be required to deposit their admit card to the invigilator.
The INI CET 2026 paper was difficult, with some easy questions. The candidates who appeared in the exam shared that the paper was not designed to select; it is designed to reject the majority of the candidates because the number of seats is limited in the INICET exam.
INI CET 2026 Question Paper May Session (Memory-Based)
The INI CET exam was concluded. Various coaching institutes will release the INI CET 2026 questions and their answers in bits and pieces. We will bring the INI CET May Exam question paper and its answer key in a gradual manner because it will be memory-based.
The questions of the INICET May 2026 Exam and their answers will be updated shortly.
Question. Which among the following was a false statement regarding juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma?
Answer. Biopsy under local anesthesia
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.
A good number of questions were asked from topics such as Micro, Anatomy, Dermatology, Physiology etc. There were few questions from OBS Gynae, Ortho etc. Questions were one liner and concept based as well. There were fewer repeated questions this time. The overall difficulty level of the INI CET 2025 November question paper was moderate.
AIIMS will release INI CET 2026 exam pattern for may exam. According to the existing pattern, there will be 200 questions in the exam. All the questions will be multiple choice type. Candidates will be given three hours to answer the question paper. There will be negative marking in the exam. For every wrong answer 1/3 mark will be deducted from the total. That is why candidates are advised to answer only those questions where they feel confident of answer.
INI CET analysis comprises complete dissection of question paper including difficulty level, repeated questions, weightage from different topic, and other details. INI CET analysis is prepared based on memory-based questions asked from students who appear in the exam. The memory based questions are reviewed by experts and releases unofficial answer key solutions. Exam analysis helps aspirants to get an idea about overall difficulty level of the exam, so that they can make preparation plan accordingly. It must be noted AIIMS doesn't release official question paper and answer key solution for INI CET exam.
INI CET 2026 Exam Pattern
The candidates can see below the INI CET Exam pattern as notified in the information bulletin. The important consideration for the candidates is that there were two type of Multiple Choice Questions in the INI CET exam. There will be some questions where more than one answer will be correct.
In addition to that, there were four sections in the paper and 45 minutes time limit was associated with each section. While attempting one section, no question from other section would appear on the screen.
| INI CET Exam Pattern | |
| Total Number of Questions | 200 |
| Maximum Marks in INI CET Exam | 200 |
| Total Sections in INI CET Exam | 4 |
| Time Limit for Each Section | 45 Minutes |
| Questions in Each Section | 50 Questions |
| Total Duration | 180 Minutes |
| Is there Negative Marking in INI CET | Yes |
| Marks Allotted for Correct Answer | 1 |
| Marks Deducted for Incorrect Answer | 1/3 |
The candidates should note that marks secured in 1 correct answer will be neutralised to zero by three incorrect answers and the result of those such four questions will be zero.

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Student Forum
Answered a week ago
The candidates will be required to log in with their application number and password to download their INI CET 2026 admit card. It will be valid till the exam date.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
The INI CET 2026 admit card will be released soon. In case the applicant forgets his or her application number, he or she needs to recover it through the process given below:
- Click on Forgot Login details in login page
- Enter details such as registration Id or date of birth
- Enter mobile number, email Id
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month 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 a month ago
The applications were started on March 28. The last date to apply online is April 25. The AIIMS provided the application correction window from April 30 to May 2.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month 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 a month 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
Answered a month ago
The INI CET 20026 applications started on March 28 with the release of official notification. The last date for the application was April 25.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month 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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
The INI CET 2026 application for the July session was started on March 28. The last date to apply for the exam was April 25. The application correction facility was also provided from April 30 to May 2.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
The INI CET 2026 applications started on March 28. The last date to apply online for the exam was April 25, 2026. The AIIMS also provided the application correction facility from April 30 to May 2.
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Contributor-Level 6