INI CET Exam Dates 2026 (OUT): Registration, Result & Counseling Dates

INI CET 2026

DeskCalelnderRegistration - 28 Mar '26 - 25 Apr '26

Rachit Kumar Saxena
Updated on Mar 30, 2026 19:05 IST

By Rachit Kumar Saxena, Manager-Editorial

The All India Institute of Medical Science released the INI CET 2026 prospectus on its website - aiims.ac.in on March 28. With its release, the INI CET 2026 Applications were also started. The candidates are suggested to read the information brochure before applying for the exam. The Application Correction facility will be available from April 30 to May 2, 2026. 

The AIIMS will conduct the INI CET 2026 exam on May 16 at the alloted exam centres across the nation. The candidates should note that the Cutoff date for the completion of internship, for the INI CET application, is July 31. The candidates who will complete their internship after such date will not be eligible for registration. The AIIMS will notify the INI CET Counselling dates after the declaration of INI CET 2026 result.

 

Table of contents
  • INI CET 2026 Dates and Schedule
  • INI CET 2026 Application dates
  • INI CET 2026 Admit Card Dates
  • INI CET 2026 Exam Dates (July Session)
  • INI CET 2026 Result Dates
  • INI CET 2026 Answer Key Dates
  • INI CET 2026 July Counselling Date
  • INI CET Dates 2025 Highlights
  • INI CET May 2026 Dates: FAQs
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INI CET 2026 Dates and Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of INI CET 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
28 Mar ' 26 - 25 Apr ' 26

INI CET 2026 July Session Application

ONGOING
30 Apr ' 26 - 02 May ' 26

INI CET 2026 July Application Correction

16 May ' 26

INI CET July 2026 Entrance Exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
23 Feb ' 26 - 28 Feb ' 26

INI CET 2025 open round reporting

21 Feb ' 26

INI CET 2025 open round result

23 Jan ' 26 - 07 Feb ' 26

INI CET 2025 open round registration

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INI CET 2026 Application dates

The INI CET 2026 July session applications were started on March 28 with the release of propectus. The AIIMS also released the prospectus PART A, PART B for AIIMS, SCTIMST and PGIMER separately. The candidates can see below the important AIIMS INI CET Application dates :

Application Event Dates
Application Start Date

28-Mar-2026

Application End Date 25-Apr-2026
Application Correction Dates 30-Apr-2026 to 02-May-2026

The AIIMS can extend any dates if any technical glitch persist on the official website.

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Q:   Is the INI CET Application 2026 July Session Available?
A: 

The INI CET 2026 application for the July session was started on March 28. The candidates can register and apply for the exam till April 25. The application correction facility will also be provided from April 30 to May 2.

Q:   What is the last date to apply for the INI CET 2026 Exam?
A: 

The INI CET 2026 applications started on March 28. The last date to apply online for the exam is April 25, 2026. The AIIMS will also provide the application correction facility from April 30 to May 2.

Q:   What is date of release of INI CET Application Form 2026?
A: 

The INI CET 20026 applications started on March 28 with the release of official notification. The last date for the application is April 25.

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INI CET 2026 Admit Card Dates

AIIMS will conduct the exam on May 16 online as a Computer-Based Test(CBT). The INI CET 2026 admit card will be released on May 9. The candidates will be required to download their hall ticket and check the details printed on it. In case of any difference from the application form, the candidates should raise the issue to the exam conducting body. 

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INI CET 2026 Exam Dates (July Session)

The AIIMS will conduct the INI CET 2026 exam on May 16 for the July session. It will conduct the exam in November also for the next year session. The candidates can see below the INI CET exam dates of previous years.

Year

Exam Date

INI CET Nov 2025 exam

09-Nov-2025

INI CET 2025 July session

17-May-2025

INI CET 2025 January session

10-Nov-2024

INI CET 2024 July session

19-May-2024

INI CET 2024 January session

05-Nov-2023

The AIIMS can change the date of examination for any session.

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Q:   When will AIIMS conduct INI CET 2026 May exam?
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INI CET 2026 may exam is scheduled to be held on May 16 in computer-based mode. Candidates have to register online to submit application form for exam. Application form for INI CET 2026 may be released in last week of March. Application dates and other details for INI CET 2026 will be released along with official brochure.

Q:   Will there negative marking in INI CET exam?
A: 

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. 

Q:   How many questions will be there in the INI CET 2026 exam?
A: 

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.

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INI CET 2026 Result Dates

The AIIMS will release the INI CET 2026 result by May 23. As per the trends, the exam conducting body releases the result within ten days of the exam.

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INI CET 2026 Answer Key Dates

The AIIMS does not release the official INI CET answer key. The candidates are required to check their answers from the sources other than the official source. The answer key(memory based) is released by various coaching institutes.

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INI CET 2026 July Counselling Date

The INI CET 2026 July Session Counselling will be conducted after the declaration of the result. The Counselling will be done in various rounds till the admission to seats available. The candidates who will clear the exam will be called for the Counselling process.

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

INI CET 2026 May exam date has been released by AIIMS. The exam will be held on May 16, 2026. Exam will be conducted in computer-based mode. Registration for INI CEt 2026 is expected in second week of March 2026.

Q:   Who are eligible for the counselling of INI CET?
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Those who will qualify INI CET 2025 November exam can participate in the counselling round. Candidates have to qualify the exam with the minimum cut off to become eligible for INI CET counselling. The minimum qualifying cut percentile for general and SC/ST categories are 50 and 45 respectively. INI CET 2025 counselling comprises a series of process starts with registration. Candidates will have to register on the official website, aiimsexams. Registration is followed by declaration of preferences where candidates provide their choice for college and course. AIIMS allots seats based on choice declared, INI CET score, reservation factor, available seats in particular course or college etc.

Q:   Can I change choices for round-2 INI CET counselling?
A: 

No. You can't change preferences of choice for round-2 INI CET counselling. Seats are allotted based on already declared choices in round-1. It must be noted, choices have to be declared and locked in the given deadline otherwise it will get locked automatically. 

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INI CET Dates 2025 Highlights

Admission process for INI CET 2025 can be divided into below given stages:

INI CET counselling 2025: AIIMS started INI CET November 2025 counselling online with mock round. Currently open round is underprocess for seat allotment. Seat allotment result has already been uploaded. AIIMS Delhi organises online counselling process for admissions MD/MS programmes at Institutes of National Importance. 

INI CET result 2025: Result for INI CET Nov 2025 was released on November 15 at official portal of AIIMS. INI CET 2025 result was published in PDF format.

INI CET 2025 November application form: Process of submission of INI CET application form starts with one time registration followed by filling details in registration form, uploading images, choosing exam centre, and paying exam fee. Only online applications are accepted for entrance exam.

INI CET Nov 2025 admit card: Candidates who submit applications during given deadline are issued admit card for INI CET. INI CET Nov admit card 2025 was released online on November 1, 2025. Candidates will have to download admit card from official website through login ID and password.

INI CET 2025 exam: INI CET 2025 November exam was held in computer-based mode on November 9, 2025. Test paper comprised 200 questions and candidates were given three hours to answer paper.

 

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will AIIMS start registration for INI CET 2026 May exam?
A: 

AIIMS is expected to start registration for INI CET 2026 in second week of March 2026. Exam is scheduled to be held in May 16, 2026 for July session. AIIMS will release official brochure, comprising dates and details for INI CET 2026 exam.

Q:   Is basic registration mandatory to submit in INI CET application form?
A: 

Yes, basic registration is mandatory for the final registration. Candidates who don't complete the basic registration can't proceed for INI CET final registration. As part of INI CET basic registration, candidates have to provide basic information such as name, date of birth, mobile number, email ID, nationality, etc. A login ID and password is generated after successful basic registration. INI CET application process comprises basic registration, generation of Exam Unique Code and final registration. Candidates must have EUC for the final registration which is the last stage of the application process.

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INI CET May 2026 Dates: FAQs

Check FAQs for INI CET dates and other related aspects:

Q:   Who are eligible for INI CET?
A: 

INI CET 2025 eligibility criteria have been released by AIIMS along with the information brochure. Candidates should have MBBS/BDS degree from a recognised medical college/university. The minimum aggregate to be obtained by General/OBC/Gen-PwD category candidates is 55 per cent and for the SC/ ST/ SC-PWD/ ST-PWD, the minimum aggregate is 50 per cent. 

Q:   How many marks will be deducted for wrong response in INI CET?
A: 

According to INI CET pattern, there is a provision of negative marking in exam. Students will get +1 mark for every right answer while there will be a deduction of -1/3 mark for every wrong answer. Students are advised to answer only those questions where they feel confidence of right answer otherwise negative score may reduce overall total score in INI CET 2025 exam.

Q:   Can I submit offline application form for INI CET?
A: 

No. Candidates will have to submit online application form for INI CET 2025. AIIMS releases application form on its official website and candidates will have to submit the application there only. Offline or any other mode of application will be rejected. INI CET application process comprises basic and final registration. Those who complete the basic registration can generate Exam Unique Code (EUC) and proceed for the final registration.

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.

Q:   Will INI CET admit card be sent by post?
A: 

No. INI CET admit card will not be sent by post to any candidate. The hall ticket has to be downloaded online from the official website, aiimsexams.ac.in. Candidates have to login and enter registration ID, password and Exam Unique Code (EUC) to download the admit card for INI CET. Candidates are advised to download the admit card and check all details carefully. In case of any error, candidates are advised to contact the exam conducting body immediately to get the error rectified. Students can contact on aiims.inicet@gmail.com or call toll free number-1800117898.

Q:   Does AIIMS conducts INI CET exam in offline mode?
A: 

No, as per the existing pattern, AIIMS conducts INI CET exam in computer-based mode. AIIMS releases official brochure, stating mode of exam. They are 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. 

Q:   How many times can I take CET exam?
A: 

There is no capping on number of attempts for INI CET exam. At the same time there is no age limit. Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements can apply online for INI CET exam for admission into PG courses such as MD, MS, MDS etc. AIIMS releases INI CET application form online and candidates have to fill and submit it there only. No offline and other modes of application is accepted. It must be noted INI CET application process comprises basic and final registration. Candidates have to complete the basic registration first to proceed for the final registration. The exam is conducted bi anuallly in computer-based mode. 

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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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The applications were started on March 28. The last date to apply online is April 25. The AIIMS will provide the application correction window from April 30 to May 2.

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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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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. 

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Rachit Kumar Saxena

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The INI CET 20026 applications started on March 28 with the release of official notification. The last date for the application is April 25.

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Saakshi Kumar

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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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Rashmi

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The INI CET 2026 application for the July session was started on March 28. The candidates can register and apply for the exam till April 25. The application correction facility will also be provided from April 30 to May 2.

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Manori Malhotra

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The INI CET 2026 applications started on March 28. The last date to apply online for the exam is April 25, 2026. The AIIMS will also provide the application correction facility from April 30 to May 2.

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Aashi Tiwari

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, accepts the INI CET entrance exam for selecting students to its multiple courses. Candidates can refer to the table below to view the PGIMER Chandigarh category-wise cutoff 2026 for INI CET: 

CategoryINI CET Cutoff 2026 (Range) 
General28 - 11531
OBC72 - 15018
SC384 - 18439
ST839 - 22324
PWD10555 - 29988

 

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Rashmi Sinha

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The candidates going to appear in the INI CET exam 2026 will be required to carry one photo identity card with the admit card to establish their identity when asked for at the examination centre.

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