Updated on Feb 23, 2026 01:31 IST
Candidates anxious and tensed about their performance in the INI CET exam can read last-minute tips for INI CET, which will help them plan things. The AIIMS released the INI CET 2025 admit card on May 10. Candidates can download the admit card from the official website.

Candidates may be anxious and a little tense about their performance in INI CET 2025 exam. Read last-minute tips for INI CET 2025, which will help you plan things in a hassle-free manner. Read to know more.

On 17th May, INI CET 2025 July session was conducted in computer-based mode. The exam was held in a single shift from 9 am to 12 pm. AIIMS Delhi released the INI CET 2025 admit card on May 10, 2025. Candidates could download the admit card from the official website, aiimsexams.ac.in. With less than a week for the exam, candidates need to relax and plan for the exam day. Without thinking too much about the outcome, candidates need to focus on how to utilise these days in the best possible manner. They should just recap important pointers of crucial topics from INI CET 2025 syllabus. The article ‘last-minute tips for INI CET 2025’ comprises what candidates should do in the remaining time. It aims to help candidates plan things in an easy and relaxed manner.

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  • Revision from notes
  • Practice daily
  • Take good care of health
  • Don’t touch new topic
  • Make your strong areas further stronger
  • Avoid stress
  • Unwind yourself
  • INI CET 2025 last-minute tips for exam day
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Revision from notes

A week before the exam, candidates should focus on the revision of important topics which carry more weightage in the INI CET 2025 exam. Notes which were prepared at the time of preparation will be the best tool to help you recap important stuff from each topic. Candidates must note that this is the time to fine-tune things only.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What items are not allowed to be carried at INI CET centre?
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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.

Q:   What is the reporting time to INI CET centre?
A: 

The reporting time for INI CET exam is 6: 30 am. Entry starts at 7 am for exam. Entry is closed at 8: 30 am. Name and address of INI CET centre will be mentioned on the admit card. Candidates are advised to check INI CET admit card after downloading it from the official website and read all exam day instuctions carefully. 

Q:   Has AIIMS released INI CET 2026 date for May exam?
A: 

Yes. AIIMS released INI CET 2026 exam date for May exam. Exam was held on May 16, 2026 in computer-based mode. Candidates have to register online and submit application form for INI CET. The application process for AIIMS INI CET comprises basic and final registration. Candidates who apply successfully are issued admit card.

Q:   What all should be carried on INI CET exam day?
A: 

Candidates should carry following things on the exam day:

  • original and clear pront of INI CET admit card
  • A valid photo ID proof (Passport/ PAN Card/ Voter Id/ Aadhar Card/ Driving Licence). Orginal IDs must be carried

Practice daily

Candidates should take a mock test on daily basis. This will help candidates to understand the INI CET 2025 exam pattern, type of questions, and their difficulty level. Practicing more will enable candidates to maintain speed and accuracy as well. After finishing the mock test, they should analyse their performance, which will help them reshape the final strategy.

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Take good care of health

Candidates often make a drastic change in daily routine for INI CET 2025 preparation like start skipping meals, eating fast food, don’t take enough rest, disturbed sleep, and all. Candidates must take care of their health first and they should not resort to any practices which pose risk to their health. Candidates can’t take a risk at this crucial juncture for which he/she has put a lot of efforts.

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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 INI CET examination. Candidates are advised to read all the guidelines mentioned on the INI CET admit card carefully so that there is no hassles at last moment at exam centre. 

Q:   What is INI CET 2026 exam date?
A: 

AIIMS announced the INI CET 2026 exam date for May exam. The exam was 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.

Q:   How will I know about the INI CET exam centre allotted to me?
A: 

INI CET exam centre will be allotted along with the admit card. Candidates are advised to check the admit card to know about the exam centre and other crucial details. Apart from name and address of allotted INI CET exam centre, the admit card comprises details such as exam date, timing, exam day guidelines etc. Date for admit card release is published along with the information brochure on the official website. Admit card for INI CET 2025 July session was uploaded online on May 10, 2025. Candidates have to download the admit card for INI CET after logging and providing details such as application ID, password, Exam Unique Code (EUC).. .

Q:   What is INI CET 2026 May Date?
A: 

INI CET 2026 May exam date were released by AIIMS. The exam was held on May 16, 2026. Exam was conducted in computer-based mode. Registration for INI CEt 2026 was released on March 28, 2026.

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Don’t touch new topic

This is one of the important points which proves crucial especially when the time span for commencement of INI CET 2025 exam is short. In the last some days, the focus should be on memorising and recapping things that you have learned in the past year or so. Starting a new topic may make you confuse and mar your preparation, so it is advised to avoid any new topic at this time.

Make your strong areas further stronger

You must be knowing your strong areas like the topics where you perform better. Try to work on those topics so that there is the least chance of mistakes if questions are asked from them. This will boost your confidence before D-day.

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Q:   How much time is required for INI CET preparation?
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Overall six months time is sufficent for INI CET preparation. This includes 4 month in depth study and 2-month for revision work. The moment a candidate plan to appear for the INI CET, first and formost things he/she should do is to draw a study plan. Focus on those subjects where you are strong in terms of concept. Don't spend too musch time initially on subjects where you are weak. This will demotivate you and affect your preparation. Keep this in mind that concept is key. High yielding topics must be prepared properly to score good marks in INI CET exam.

Q:   What details does INI CET merit list comprise?
A: 

INI CET merit list comprise details such as roll number of candidate, category, institutional preference, overall rank, and percentile of the candidate. It is released along with the cut off. Candidates included in the merit list are provisionally eligible for INI CET counselling. The merit list for AIIMS INI CET includes candidates equal to eight times the total number of seats to be allotted by INIs. AIIMS releases merit list in PDF format on its official website.

Q:   What will be the duration of INI CET exam?
A: 

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.

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

INI CET Nov 2025 exam was held on November 9, 2025 at around 130 test cities. The exam was conducted in computer-based mode at allotted test centres across country. AIIMS uploaded INI CET 2025 result on November 15, 2025.

Avoid stress

Candidates who appear for the exam must not allow negative forces to overpower them at this stage. As negative forces like stress, tension may affect overall performance. They should always keep the fact in mind that their preparation is the best and they will definitely score well in the INI CET 2025 July session.

Unwind yourself

Make a study plan in a manner where there is enough scope to get unwind. Do not think too much about your performance in INI CET 2025 exam. Just remain cool, calm, and relaxed. Take a small break during revision and do what you like to do, like listen to your favourite music or watch shows and all. 

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Q:   When will AIIMS conduct INI CET 2026 May exam?
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INI CET 2026 may exam was held on May 16 in computer-based mode. Candidates have to register online to submit application form for exam. Application form was released on March 28. The last date to apply for the exam was April 25.

Q:   Will INI CET 2026 July session in May?
A: 

The INI CET 2026 July session exam was held on May 16 in computer-based mode. Candidates were required to submit online application form for INI CET 2026 exam. Whole application process involves steps such as basic registration, generation of Exam Unique Code (EUC), filling personal and academic details in application form, paying exam fee etc.

Q:   Is INI CET exam held in online mode?
A: 

Yes, AIIMS conducts INI CET exam in computer-based mode. Each candidate will be provided a separate desktop at exam centre. They will be allowed to login as per the time schedule given on the admit card. Candidates are advised to reach exam centre an hour before the reporting time. According to INI CET exam pattern, the question paper comprises 200 objective questions and candidates are given 3 hours to answer them. There is a provision of negative marking in the exam.

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INI CET 2025 last-minute tips for exam day

A day before the test, students need to keep a copy of admit card and a valid photo id with them. They must take care of the prohibited items in the exam. Few exam day tips are mentioned below.

Before Exam

  • Arrange INI CET admit card 2025, a valid photo id, MCI registration certificate copy.
  • Avoid carrying water bottle, handbags, smart watch, communication devices, etc. to the test Centre.
  • Follow the instructions given by the examiner.

During Exam

  • Be calm and avoid unwanted thoughts.
  • Read the instructions carefully before answering the questions.
  • Don't waste much time on a single question.
  • Review your answers before the final submission.
  • Keep the admit card safe until the counselling process is over.

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