Updated on Sep 24, 2025 16:00 IST

INI CET seat allocation process comprises many rounds of counselling, the release of seat allotment list, and reporting to the allotted college for document verification. Mock round INI CET counselling started on June14, 2025. Here, know more about the seat allotment process for INI CET 2025 counselling.

INI CET seat allocation is one of the important parts of the whole admission process in the PG courses at 23 participating institutes of National Importance. INI CET seat allocation process comprises a series of steps, starting with the release of merit list followed by various rounds of counselling, result announcement, and finally reporting to the particular college. Only those candidates who qualify INI CET exam, scoring minimum qualifying marks become a part of the seat allotment process for INI CET exam. AIIMS completed total 4 rounds of INI CET counselling 2025 online. 

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Q:   Is there a dress code for the INI CET exam?
A:

No, AIIMS Delhi doesn't prescribe any dress code for this examination. However, candidates are expected to wear comfortable clothing and masks on the day of the examination. Candidates are advised to read all the guidelines mentioned on the INI CET 2025 admit card carefully so that there is no hassles at last moment at exam centre. Candidates are advised to arrange important documents to be carried at the centre in advance. INI CET 2025 exam is scheduled on May 17 for July session.

Q:   Has AIIMS released list of INI CET 2025 test centres?
A:

Yes. AIIMS released the list of INI CET 2025 test centres. The test centres list was released along with the information brochure for INI CET 2025 exam. Candidates have to provide choice for INI CET 2025 centre while applying for the exam. A maximum of 3 options can be declared for exam city choice. AIIMS will provide the exact centre to candidate along with the admit card for INI CET 2025. Once allotted, candidates request to change the exam centre will not entertained.

Q:   What items are not allowed to be carried at INI CET centre?
A:

AIIMS releases a list of such items which are not allowed at INI CET centre in the information brochure. Stationary items like calculator, writing pad, pen, and electronic devices such as bluetooth, mobile phone are not allowed. In addition, exam officials will also not allow ornaments, eatables, and items like Wallet, Goggles, Handbags, Belt, Cap, etc. At the centre. Candidates are advised to read INI CET admit card carefully to avoid last minute hassles at the exam centre.

INI CET counselling is held for seat allotment in MD, MS, DM, Mch and MDS courses. INI CET July exam was conducted in an online mode on May-17-2025. AIIMS announced result for INI CET July session on May-24-2025. Read the article to know more about INI CET seat allocation, its process, and result anouncement.

Table of content
  • INI CET 2025 Seat Allocation Dates
  • INI CET July 2025 Seat allocation process
  • INI CET Seat Allotment Result 2025
  • INI CET Seat Allotment: Reporting To Allotted Colleges
  • INI CET 2025 Seat Allocation (July Session): Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

INI CET 2025 Seat Allocation Dates

Students can see the table given below, comprising important dates related to seat allocation for INI CET July session:

Events

Dates 

Choice filling for mock round

14-June-2025 to 17-June-2025

Seat allotment

18-June-2025

Choice filling for round-1 counselling

18-June -2025 to 20-June-2025

Seat allocation for round-1

25-June-2025

Reporting for round-1

26-June-2025 to 30-June-2025

Round-2 INI CET 2024 seat allotment

10-July-2025

Round-2 reporting

11-July-2025 to 16-July-2025

INI CET July 2025 Seat allocation process

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AIIMS will conduct INI CET 2025 counselling for seat allocation. There will be four rounds of counselling including INI CET 2025 mock round. The mock round will be followed by the first, second and open round. INI CET 2025 counselling will begin with the mock round where candidates get to know about the seat allotment process. Only those candidates who will register on the official website of AIIMS will be able to participate in the counselling process. Candidates will have to fill personal, academic, internship and other details as part of the registration. After registration, they need to declare the choice of colleges and specialities for INI CET 2025 counselling. Candidates can edit the choices within the given timeframe. On the basis of choice filled, availability of seats in colleges, reservation criteria and other factors, INI CET 2025 seat allotment process will be carried out.

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INI CET Seat Allotment Result 2025

After every round of counselling, INI CET seat allotment result will be released. The seat allotment result for INI CET 2025 exam will be released in the form of merit list mentioning the candidate’s roll number, overall rank, subject, allotted institute, and category. There will be a separate merit list for every round. AIIMS will release seat allotment result after every round of counselling. Those who will be allotted seats have to exercise the options regarding choosing the allocated seat. Candidates will have to provide acceptance of the allotted seat.

INI CET Seat Allotment Result 2025 for July Session

INI CET 2025 January session counselling round

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What After INI CET Seat Allotment Result

Q:   What is INI CET 2025 November exam date?
A:

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 form for INI CEt 2025 Nov exam was released on September 30, 2025.

Q:   Will INI CET exam be held in online or offline mode?
A:

INI CET 2025 November exam will be conducted in computer-based mode. Candidates will be informed about name and address of the exam centre through INI CET 2025 Nov admit card. INI CET Nov 2025 exam is scheduled to be held on November 9, 2025. INI CET 2025 November question paper will comprise a total of 200 multiple choice questions and candidates will have 3 hours to answer them. Candidates must note that there is a provision of negative marking in the exam.

Q:   Has AIIMS released INI CET 2025 date for November exam?
A:

Yes. AIIMS, the exam conducting body has released tentative date for INI CET 2025 exam for November exam. The exam will be held most likely on November 9, 2025 in computer-based mode. Candidates will have to register online and submit application form for INI CET 2025. The application process for AIIMS INI CET 2025 comprises basic and final registration. Basic registration is mandatory to proceed for final step of application process. Candidates who apply successfully will be issued INI CET 2025 admit card.

Those who make it to the seat allotment list of INI CET will have to declare whether they want to accept or decline the allotted seat. Through login id and password generated during registration, they will have to declare their choice. Out of these select one option:

Option 1: Seat can be accepted and declared that they are not participating in the further round of counselling.
Option 2: They can participate in the next round despite accepting the seat.
Option 3: Candidate will not accept the allocated seat to him/her and he/she would like to participate for the next round of INI CET counselling 2025.
Option 4: Candidate will refuse the seat allocated to him/her and declare that he/she won’t participate in the next round of counselling for INI CET 2025.

INI CET Seat Allotment: Reporting To Allotted Colleges

Those who accepts the seat, should go for the document verification at the allotted institute. It is mandatory to visit the college by the deadline else the student might lose the seat. Also, they will not be able to participate in the next round of counselling. Such students will be able to participate in the open round. Candidates need to carry both original and self-attested copies of documents including allotment letter, registration slip, INI CET 2025 admit card, MBBS/ BDS degree certificate to the reporting institute for final admission.

INI CET 2025 Seat Allocation (July Session): Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q Is online registration required to participate in counselling round of seat allocation for INI CET 2025?

A. Yes, candidates will have to register on the official website of AIIMS to participate in the counselling.

Q. When is INI CET 2025 exam scheduled for July session?

A. AIIMS conducted INI CET 2025 July session on May 17 in online mode.

Q. How many rounds of counselling will be held for INI CET 2025 seat allotment?

A. A total of four rounds of counselling will be held including mop up round for seat allotment for INI CET 2025 July session.

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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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