INI CET Registration 2026 (May Exam): Last Date, Exam Fees & Process

INI CET 2025

Rachit Kumar Saxena
Updated on Mar 10, 2026 17:07 IST

By Rachit Kumar Saxena, Manager-Editorial

INI CET 2026 Application Form: The All India Institute of Medical Science will soon release the INI CET 2026 information bulletin for the July 2026 session. The AIIMS will release the INI CET 2026 application form as per the dates mentioned in the official information bulletin. The candidates are suggested to read the information bulletin carefully to know whether they confirm the eligibility criteria. 

The candidates will get around one month to fill the INI CET application form. The candidates will be required to fill the form at the official website only, there is no other way to fill the applications. The AIIMS will conduct the INI CET 2026 exam on May 16. INI CET application process begins with registration. A login ID and password is generated after registration.

Read on to know more about the INI CET July 2026 registration and the whole application process.

Table of contents
  • How to Fill INI CET Application Form 2026?
  • INI CET 2025 Dates and Schedule
  • Documents required for basic INI CET 2026 May registration?
  • INI CET July 2026 registration/application fee
  • Reasons of Rejection of INI CET 2026 Application Form
  • INI CET Nov Application Form 2026: Frequently Asked questions (FAQs)
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How to Fill INI CET Application Form 2026?

To submit application form of INI CET 2026 November exam, candidates have to complete following four stages: One time registration (OTR), filling details in registration form, uploading images in right size and format, choosing exam centres, and paying exam fee. Therefore, they have to keep a track of the INI CET dates (to know when the above events are scheduled). Check below given process to submit online INI CET application form.

One Time Registration (OTR)

Generation of OTR is one time process which will be used for all future exam. That is why candidates should be careful while filling these details to generate candidate ID and password. 

Steps to generate OTR

  • Go to official page of aiims, aiimsexams.org and click on academic courses
  • Select 'postgraduate course'
  • Click on 'login to apply' and create new account
  • Submit name, mobile number, email id to generate candidate id and password

Applicants will receive the candidate ID and password on their registered mobile number and email ID also. Therefore, they will have to provide correct details during the basic registration process.

 Completing Registration Form

  • Login with candidate Id and password
  • Enter personal and academic details in form
  • Also provide registration and internship detail
  • If you have any work experience also mention it 

Uploading Documents

In the application form, candidates should have to upload following images as per the size and format

  • Date of birth PDF
  • Passpoer Size photograph
  • Signature
  • Thumb impression

Choosing exam centres and paying exam fee

  • Last step of application form for INI CET 2026 May exam is choosing exam centre and paying fee.
  • From 2026 onwards, students will be able to choose only name of state as exam centre option
  • They can choose 4 states for exam centre
  • Only online application fee will be allowed  for INI CET exam

 

 
 
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   I have a gap of 1 year. Can I still apply for INI CET exam?
A: 

Yes. One can apply for INI CET even if he/she has gap of one year. It must be noted there is no age limit for INI CET exam. Candidates who have completed MBBS course from recognised college/university and completed one year internship in the given deadline can appear for INI CET exam. 

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

Official date for INI CET application form 2026 will be provided by AIIMS, exam conducting body. IT CET application form 2026 may be released in March second week. Students can register online to submit application form for exam.

Q:   What happens if I upload blur photo in INI CET application form?
A: 

Your INI CET application form could be rejected if you upload blur photo. Candidates are advised to upload photograph as per the specifications mentioned in the information brochure for INI CET exam. Photograph must be in white background with clear eyes, face and ears of a candidate.

INI CET 2025 Dates and Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of INI CET 2025 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
09 Nov ' 25

INI CET 2025 November exam date

01 Nov ' 25

INI CET 2025 November admit card

24 Oct ' 25 - 26 Oct ' 25

Status of INI CET 2025 November registration and deadline for correction of images

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Documents required for basic INI CET 2026 May registration?

Following documents have to be arranged before strating registration for INI CET 2026 may exam:

  • Valid email ID
  • Valid mobile number
  • Scanned image of a passport-sized photograph
  • Scanned image of the candidate’s signature
  • Scanned image of the candidate’s thumb impression

Specifications for the images to be uploaded with the INI CET 2026 May application form

Students will have to upload images in INI CET 2026 application form as per required size and format. Photograph, signature, and thumb impression have to be attached as per below given specifications.

 

Photograph

Signature

Thumb Impression

Specifications

  • Coloured photograph with white background
  • The photograph must not have a shadow in the background
  • Ensure that the photograph clearly shows the face, eyes and ears of the candidate

1. Draw a box on a white paper sheet with a pencil

2. Take a thick tip black/blue ink pen and sign within the drawn box

3. The following kind of signatures are not acceptable

  • Signature containing Initials only
  • Signature in capital letters
  • Signature with overwriting
  • Draw a box on a white sheet of paper
  • Take a blue/black ink pad, gently press your left thumb against the ink pad and take a horizontal print of your left thumb within the box

Dimensions of the hard copy

3.5 cm x 4.5 cm

6 cm x 3 cm

4 cm x 3 cm

Rename file as

Photograph.(format)

Signature.(format)

Impression.(format)

Size

50 kb – 100 kb

20 kb – 100 kb

20 kb – 100 kb

Format

jpg/jpeg/gif/png

jpg/jpeg/gif/png

jpg/jpeg/gif/png

 
 

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How many steps are there to fill INI CET application form?
A: 

INI CET application form majorly invloves three steps starting with basic registration. After basic registration, candidates need to generate exam unique code (EUC) and then complete the application form. Candidates must note that acceptance of basic registration is compulsory to proceed for generation of EUC and completion of INI CET application form.

Q:   I don't have valid email ID and mobile number. Can I register for INI CET?
A: 

No. Candidates should have a valid email ID and mobile number for INI CET registration. Along with email ID and mobile number, candidates should keep images of photograph, signature and impression ready to apply online for INI CET exam. All the images must be scanned first and they should be in right size and format. AIIMS will release dates for INI CET 2026 application form along with the official information brochure.

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INI CET July 2026 registration/application fee

Application fee may or may not be revised for INI CET 2026 May exam. AIIMS will release application fee with brochure. As per last session, category-wise INI CET registration fee has been given in below table.

Category

Fee (in INR)

General/OBC

4,000

SC/ST

3,200

PwD

Exempted

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can INI CET Applications filled offline?
A: 

No. There is no such provision for INI CET exam. Students will have to register online and submit application form. Registration can be done at aiimsexams.ac.in. Application dates for INI CET 2026 will be released by AIIMS along with brochure.

Q:   What are the specifications of photograph to be attached with INI CET application form?
A: 

There are certain conditions which should be kept into mind while uploading photograph with INI CET application form. Students should upload coloured photograph and it should have dimension 3.5 cm to 4.5 cm. Students must not upload photograph more than 100 kb size. In addition, photograph should be uploaded in JPEG format. Never upload photo, which does not have clear face, eyes or ears.

Q:   What is the application fee for INI CET 2026?
A: 

AIIMS will release an official information brochure comprising whole process of application including amount of application fee to be submitted for INI CET 2026 May exam. Candidates have to pay online fee to submit application form for INI CET 2026. INI CET registration fee varies for each category. As per fee structure mentioned in the last year brochure, general candidates will have to pay INR 4,000 while SC/ST/ EWS candidates have to pay INR 3,200. 

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Reasons of Rejection of INI CET 2026 Application Form

Application gets rejected if any of the below-mentioned requirements are not fulfilled and are not upto the mark:

Photograph

Signature

Thumb Impression

  • Poor digital resolution
  • Facial area is less than 50% of the total image
  • Coloured background
  • Shadow on the face
  • Candidate wearing dark/tinted spectacles or sunglasses
  • Too much glare on the spectacles
  • Spectacle over the rim
  • Lock of hair over eyes
  • Candidate is not looking straight into the camera
  • Cropped image
  • Distorted face due to poor photographic skills
  • Black and white photographs
  • Improper lighting in the photograph
  • Signature uploaded is very small
  • Signature is in coloured ink
  • Too light and unclear Signature
  • Signature uploaded along with background
  • Partly obscured by marks/sprinkled ink
  • Blurred
  • Cropped/not scanned properly
  • Left Thumb Impression Left Thumb Impression uploaded is blurred.
  • Partly obscured by too much ink.
  • Partl
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What to do once I complete INI CET basic registration?
A: 

After INI CET basic registration, candidates will have to generate Exam Unique Code (EUC) and proceed for the final registration. EUC can be generated after logging with registration ID and password and selecting course for admission. Candidates will have to enter qualification details, registration number, and other information, as final part of registration. They will also have to pay online application fee and select an exam centre to submit INI CET application form.

Q:   Do I need to paste a photograph on the admit card of INI CET?
A: 

No, candidates are not expected to paste a photograph on the INI CET admit card. However, they will have to carry two passport size photographs on exam day. Candidates are advised to download the admit card well in advance from the official website to avoid last minutes technical glitzes. Do read all the guidelines given on the admit card.

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INI CET Nov Application Form 2026: Frequently Asked questions (FAQs)

 
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can I register offline for AIIMS INI CET exam?
A: 

No. According to official information brochure, candidates will have to register online. Registration can be done on the official website, aiimsexams.ac.in to submit applications for AIIMS INI CET 2026 July exam. It must be noted that INI CET application form is filed in two stages, basic and final registration. Those who complete the basic registration can go for final registration. Generation of the Exam Unique Code (EUC) is mandatory to submit applications for INI CET exam.

 

Q:   When will AIIMS conduct INI CET 2026 May exam?
A: 

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.

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OBC72 - 15018
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