INI CET May 2026 Exam Analysis (Available): Check Student Review & Paper Analysis

INI CET 2026

Rachit Kumar Saxena
Updated on Aug 16, 2026 23:57 IST

By Rachit Kumar Saxena, Manager-Editorial

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences conducted the INI CET 2026 exam online on May 16 as a Computer-Based Test (CBT). The exam was held nationwide to select the candidates for the specialised courses offered by the Institutes of National Importance. It includes all the AIIMS and some other prominent institutions. The candidates who appeared in the exam shared that the exam was moderate with some difficult questions. All the sections were equally represented in the INI CET exam 2026.

As per the candidates' anticipation, the INI CET cutoff was at par with the previous year.

Table of contents
  • INI CET 2026 Exam Analysis July Session
  • INI CET 2025 Nov Exam Analysis
  • INI CET 2025 January Session Analysis
  • FAQs Regarding INI CET 2025 Analysis
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INI CET 2026 Exam Analysis July Session

AIIMS conducted the INICET 2026 exam on May 16 as a Computer-Based Test(CBT). The candidates will get the important topics asked in the exam, types of questions asked, the number of repeated questions and the overall difficulty of the exam. The other components of exam preparation is the INI CET syllabus, previous year question papers, exam pattern and the answer key. The candidates should see the previous years' exam analysis to know the types of questions asked in the question paper, frequently asked topics and the percentage of repeated questions asked in the exam. The candidates will also get here the number of good attempts in the exam.

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INI CET 2025 Nov Exam Analysis

INI CET Nov 2025 exam anaysis was made available here based on student reactions. Question paper was moderate difficult. Most of the questions were clinical based. It must be noted INI CET 2025 analysis for November exam is based on response of exam taking students. Exam was held on November 9 from 9 am to 12 pm. INI CET 2025 Nov question paper was divided into 4 sections. Each section had 50 questions and candidates will be provided 45 minutes to answer each section. AIIMS will release INI CET 2025 Nov result on November 15, 2025. Read the complete article to get more details about INI CET Nov 2025 exam analysis here. 

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INI CET 2025 exam analysis has been provided here based on recall questions. Students are asked a series of questions including overall difficulty level, weightage, question asked from topics etc and analysis is prepared. Candidates must note that AIIMS doesn't release the official INI CET question paper and answer key. However, coaching institutes and other experts release the question paper and answer key solutions based on memory of candidates who appeared for the exam.

Difficulty level of INI CET Nov 2025 question paper

As per students, INI CET Nov 2025 was moderate difficult. Questions were little difficult than the last time, May exam. Questions were mostly clinical in nature. There were few epeated questions as well. 

Which topic had maximum questions?

Maximum questions were asked from topics such as Micro, Anatomy, Physiology, Dermatology, Surgury. 

Repeated questions

Around 10-15 percent questions were repeat

Good Attempt

Around 60 percent questions were easy to attempt.

 

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Q:   What is the difficulty level of INI CET 2025 November exam?
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Overall difficulty level of INI CET 2025 November exam was moderate difficult. The question paper was little difficult than the last time. Most of the questions were clinical based. A good number of questions were from Medicine, Surgury, Anatomy, Physiology, Dermatology etc. Questions were one liner as well as image-based. 

Q:   Which topics had maximum questions in INI CET 2025 Nov Exam?
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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.

Q:   What is INI CET analysis all about?
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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.

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INI CET 2025 January Session Analysis

INI CET May 2025 exam analysis is available here based on students' reaction.

Difficulty level of INI CET July 2025 question paper

As per students, INI CET January 2025 was moderate difficult. Questions were easy than last time, January session. Questions were mostly clinical in nature. Repeated questions were also there. Few questions in Microbiology and multiple choice questions were confusing as per students.

Which topic had maximum questions?

Maximum questions were asked from topics such as Biochemistry, Surgury. There were less questions from OBS Gynaecology this time. 

Repeated questions

Around 20-30 percent questions were repeat

Good Attempt

Around 70 percent questions were easy to attempt.

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FAQs Regarding INI CET 2025 Analysis

 

Q:   Will cut off more for INI CET 2025 November exam?
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There is a possibility. The cut off is inversely proportional to the difficulty level of the question paper. If the question paper will be easy, then the cut off will go up and likewise. It must be noted that candidates have to score the minimum cut off percentile to qualify for the exam. 

Q:   What was the INI CET Nov 2025 result date for the January session?
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AIIMS announced the INI CET result. Result comprising the list of qualified candidates was uploaded on the official website, aiimsexams.ac.in. Those who score the minimum cut off are declared qualified for the exam. Minimum qualifying mark is different for different category. 

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Answered 3 weeks ago

AIIMS Rishikesh MD cutoff is released based on INI CET scores. The round 2 closing rank is out. Candidates can check out the below table for AIIMS Rishikesh INI CET 2026 cutoff for the General All-India category candidates:

Course2026
MD in Microbiology3018
MD in Community Medicine1075
MD in General Medicine52
MD in Pathology1881
MD in Geriatric Medicine423

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Aishwarya Kumari

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

All India Institute of Medical Science will conduct the INI CET January 2027 Session Entrance Exam on November 1, 2026.

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Rachit Kumar Saxena

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 months ago

The AIIMS will conduct the INI CET 2026 exam on November 1 at the designated exam centres as a Computer-Based Test (CBT).

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Nitesh Singh

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, the AIIMS has released the INICET 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment and Cutoff ranks on its official website - aiimsexams.in. The candidates can check their allotted seat.

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Rashmi

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

The candidates who filled their choice for the INI CET 2026 Mock Test were allowed to change their Choice from June 16 to 17 (till 5.00 PM).

The candidates who did not fill their choice for the Mock Round were allowed to fill their choice for the Round 1 Counselling till June 17 (till 5.00 PM).

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Rachit Kumar Saxena

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 months ago

To get a seat at AIIMS Hyderabad for the MD and MS courses, students have to first appear for the INI CET entrance examination, attain valid ranks, and then register for the INI CET counselling process. The INI CET exam is conducted twice a year, once in January and again in May. 

Only those students

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Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, you could get into AIIMS Hyderabad with an INI CET rank of 1200 if you belong to the General AI category. For this category, the last round cutoff ranged from 178 to 25908 for the MD and MS courses. 

Students can refer to the table below to know which courses can be availed with a rank of 1200 i

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Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

AIIMS Hyderabad INI CET cutoff 2026 was concluded after the release of the final round of cutoff for various All India categories. 

For the General AI category, the overall cutoff ranged from 178 to 25908 for various MD and MS courses. To know the cutoff range for all other categories, see the table

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Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Since AIIMS Rishikesh accepts the INI CET entrance examination for admission to the MD, MDS, MS, DM, and MCh courses. The merit/rank list will also be released on the official AIIMS portal.

  • Go to the AIIMS exam portal
  • Click on Academic Courses
  • Choose the Postgraduate courses option
  • Click on INI CET exam

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Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, you could get into AIIMS Rishikesh with a 10,000 rank if you belong to the General AI category. For this category, the AIIMS Rishikesh INI CET cutoff 2026 for the last round ranged between 3  to 26590. Hence, you can get admission at this institute. 

Refer to the table below to know which course

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Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

14 Institutes accepting INI CET

MDS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
      • 3 years
      • |
      • Full Time
      MS in General Surgery
        • ₹ 7,110
        • 3 years
        • |
        • Full Time
        MD in General Medicine
          • ₹ 46,580
          • 3 years
          • |
          • Full Time
          MD in Ayurveda Manovigyan Evam Manasa Roga (MD Ayu)
            • ₹ 1.50 Lakh
            • 3 years
            • |
            • Full Time

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