INI CET Exam Pattern 2026: Check Paper Pattern & Marking Scheme

INI CET 2026

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Rachit Kumar Saxena
Updated on Feb 5, 2026 15:36 IST

By Rachit Kumar Saxena, Manager-Editorial

INI CET 2026 pattern for July session will be released along with official information brochure. Exam pattern along with other exam details are uploaded on official website. INI CET 2026 pattern comprises details about mode of the exam, duration, marking scheme, and the total number of questions.

According to existing pattern, INI CET examination is conducted in an online mode. A total of 200 objective questions are asked by AIIMS, Delhi. Questions are single and multiple choice. AIIMS provides 3 hours to answer INI CET question paper. INI CET 2026 question paper is divided into 4 parts, with 50 questions each. Candidates will be given 45 minutes to solve each part. Read the article to know more about the exam pattern. INI CET exam for July session will be held on May 16, 2026 in computer-based mode. Read more:

 

 

Table of contents
  • INI CET 2026 Pattern May Exam: Highlights
  • INI CET 2026 Pattern: Explained
  • INI CET 2026 Marking Scheme
  • INI CET 2026 Syllabus
  • INI CET 2026 Pattern: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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INI CET 2026 Pattern May Exam: Highlights

Students should check highlights of INI CET 2026 pattern in table given below: 

Details  Features
Mode Computer-based
Duration 3 hours (180 minutes)
Type of questions Objective
Number of questions 200
Varying types of questions

Single correct answer

Multiple correct answer

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INI CET 2026 Pattern: Explained

According to the pattern of INI CET 2026 pattern, the examination will be conducted in a computer-based mode. The examination will be held at digital centres where each candidate will be allotted a separate system to attempt the examination. They will be issued separate login IDs for the exam day. Candidates will be allowed to log in to their accounts five minutes before the examination begins. The total duration for INI CET 2026 May exam will be 180 minutes. On completion of the time, candidates will have to submit their tests online.

Type of Questions:

Questions for INI CET 2026 will be objective type. This implies that each question will have four response options. Candidates don't need to write a descriptive type answer, instead, they will have to choose the correct response from the given options. 

However, more than one response can be correct for a given question. Such questions will fall under multiple correct answer type questions. Candidates will be marked according to the responses marked by them. 

Single correct answer type question

Bile helps in __________

a) Digestion of proteins

b) Breaking down of nucleic acids

c) Emulsification of fats

d) Phagocytosis

The answer to the above question is ‘emulsification of fats’, thus candidate has to mark ‘c’. No other option given above is correct. Such type of questions will be called 'single-best answer' type questions.  

Multiple correct answer type question

Such questions will have responses like

(1) If a, b, c are correct

(2) If a and c are correct

(3) If b and d are correct

(4) If all four (a, b, c, & d) are correct

Candidates should read and understand the question thoroughly to be able to answer such questions. Since more than one given option will be correct here, such questions are called 'multiple correct answer' type questions. Candidates must note that, though the question may have more than one correct answer, there is only one correct response even for these questions. Candidates will ahve to mark only one response on the OMR sheet for such questions.

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INI CET 2026 Marking Scheme

AIIMS Delhi will release the official marking scheme for INI CET 2026 July session. As per the existing marking scheme, candidates will be getting -1/3 negative mark for every wrong answer in the exam. Check the details of the INI CET marking scheme in the table below:

Response Type

Marks Awarded

Correct answer

+1

Incorrect answer

-1/3

No response (unanswered questions)

0

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INI CET 2026 Syllabus

INI CET 2026 syllabus comprises all subjects studied during MBBS. The syllabus mainly comprises three sections, clinical, pre and para clinical. All three sections comprise many subjects from anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, microbiology and others. Candidates should have idea about syllabus so that they have idea about what all subjcts have to be prepared to ace INI CET 2026 exam. Once candidates get an idea about the syllabus, they start plan, allocating time for each subjects.

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INI CET 2026 Pattern: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

 
Q:   How many questions to be answered to get a good rank in the INI CET exam?
A: 

Out of total 200 questions, candidates should attempt at least 170 questions to get good rank in INI CET exam. Though ranking depends on number of factors including overall difficulty level, candidates should answer minimum 150 questions correctly to get top rank in the exam.

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

AIIMS has announced the INI CET 2026 exam date for May exam. The exam will be 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:   Why knowing INI CET exam pattern is important?
A: 

Aspirants should know INI CET 2026 pattern, as it gives them an idea of question paper. They get to know about exam and make a strategy accordingly. Exam pattern comprises details such as mode and medium of exam, total number of questions and their types, the exam duration, and the marking scheme. 

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