INI CET Exam May 2026 Answer Key, Question Paper Analysis, Difficulty Level, Expected Cutoff; Live Updates
The AIIMS INI CET exam 2026 will be conducted online as a Computer-Based Test(CBT) at the designated exam centres. The candidates will get the INICET May question paper difficulty level, expected cutoff and memory-based questions after the exam.
INI CET Exam 2026 Analysis
INICET 2026 Exam Analysis Soon: The All India Institute of Medical Science will conduct the INICET 2026 exam online as a Computer-Based Test(CBT) nationwide. The AIIMS released the INICET admit card 2026 on May 9 as per the dates notified in the information bulletin. The INICET exam will be conducted as per the exam pattern notified in the information bulletin.
The INICET exam is conducted to select the suitable candidates for the Masters Course in the AIIMS and other Institutes of National Importance and other institutes.
INICET 2026 Exam Pattern
The AIIMS notified the INICET Exam Pattern in the official information bulletin. The candidates can see the exam pattern below:
| Details | Features |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | 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 |
The candidates should note that there will be two types of Multiple Choice Questions. Some questions will have multiple correct answers.
INICET 2026 Shift Timing
The INICET exam is conducted to select the candidates for the Masters Degree in the INIs across the nation. The AIIMS ask the candidates conceptual and in-depth questions. The AIIMS will conduct the exam at the selected exam centres as per the shift timing given below:
| INICET 2026 | Time |
| Exam Start Time | 9.00 AM |
| Exam End Time | 12.00 PM |
The candidates will be required to report at the examination centre at 7.30 AM. The candidates will not be allowed to enter in the examination centre after 8.55 AM.
INICET 2026 Expected Cutoff
The candidates should note that the candidates who will appear in the INICET exam will share their experience regarding the difficulty of the exam. Based on the overall feedback from the candidates and taking the cue from exam experts, we will anticipate the INICET Expected Cutoff for all the categories in the following manner:
| Category | Cutoff |
| Un Reserved | TBA |
| EWS | TBA |
| OBC | TBA |
| SC | TBA |
| ST | TBA |
The candidates should note that the all the 19 AIIMS are classified as the Institutes of National Importance. In addition to that some PGIs and JIPMER, NIMHANS and SCTIMST TRIVANDRUM are included in the INICET exam.
LIVE UPDATE
INI CET May 2026 Answer Key, Question Paper Analysis, Difficulty Level, Expected Cutoff; Live Update
- 1:04 AM IST• 16 May 2026
INI CET 2026 May Exam: List of Participating Institutions
The candidates can see below the list of participating Institutes of National Importance for the INI CET Exam 2026 July Session.
- AIIMS NEW DELHI
- AIIMS BHOPAL
- AIIMS JODHPUR
- AIIMS PATNA
- AIIMS RAIPUR
- AIIMS RISHIKESH
- AIIMS NAGPUR
- AIIMS BIBINAGAR
- AIIMS BATHINDA
- AIIMS DEOGHAR
- AIIMS MANGALAGIRI
- AIIMS RAEBARELI
- AIIMS KALYANI
- AIIMS BILASPUR
- AIIMS GORAKHPUR
- AIIMS GUWAHATI
- AIIMS RAJKOT
- AIIMS JAMMU
- AIIMS BHUBANESWAR
- JIPMER PUDUCHERRY
- NIMHANS BENGALURU
- PGIMER CHANDIGARH
- SCTIMST TRIVANDRUM
- 12:52 AM IST• 16 May 2026
How Many AIIMS Participating in INI CET Exam 2026?
The candidates should note that All the AIIIMS are classified as the Institutes of National Importance (INIs). There are 19 AIIMS participating in the INI CET 2026 exam.
- 12:41 AM IST• 16 May 2026
Who Will Conduct the INI CET Exam 2026?
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, will conduct the INI CET exam for the July session at the designated exam centres. The exam will be conducted online as a Computer-Based Test(CBT).
- 12:35 AM IST• 16 May 2026
INI CET Exam 2026: Answer Key (Unofficial) will be available here
The INI CET exam 2026 will be conducted in a single shift across the nation. The candidates should note that the AIIMS will not release the official answer key to the public domain. The INI CET 2026 exam answer key (unofficial) will be available here.
- 12:29 AM IST• 16 May 2026
What is the Quantum of Negative Marking in the INI CET 2026 Exam?
The candidates should avoid guessing the answers because there is a negative marking in the paper. Each correct answer will cary 1 mark but each incorrect answer will deduct 1/3 marks from the aggregate.
- 12:26 AM IST• 16 May 2026
INICET 2026 Exam Analysis: Duration of Exam
The candidates should note that they will be tested for three hours. There will be a single shift in the exam and the candidates will be required to answer 200 questions in the INICET 2026 exam for July session.
- 12:24 AM IST• 16 May 2026
INI CET Exam 2026: Is There Any Negative Marking in the exam?
The candidates should note that there will be 200 questions and each will carry 1 mark. But there will be a negative marking in the INI CET exam for each incorrect answer.
- 12:21 AM IST• 16 May 2026
INI CET Exam Analysis 2026: Number of Questions
There will be 200 questions in the INI CET 2026 Exam. The candidates will be required to score as maximum marks as they can so that they can secure admission in the Desired course in the desired AIIMS.
- 12:17 AM IST• 16 May 2026
INI CET Exam 2026: Maximum Marks
The candidates should note that the INI CET Exam will be conducted to select the candidates for the admission to the Masters degree courses in the Institutes of National Importance. The maximum marks of INI CET exam is 200.
- 12:15 AM IST• 16 May 2026
INICET 2026 Expected Cutoff Will Be Available Here After the Exam
The AIIMS will conduct the INI CET Exam 2026 for the July Session admissions at the designated exam centre. The candidates should note that the exam will be conducted based on the exam pattern notified in the information bulletin.
- 12:12 AM IST• 16 May 2026
INI CET Exam May 2026 Analysis will be available here
The INICET 2026 exam will be conducted at the designated exam centres in online mode as a Computer-Based Test(CBT). The exam will be conducted at the designated exam centres.
Commonly asked questions
All three subjects such as clinical, pre clinical, para clinical are equally difficult to prepare. Clinical topics are vast in comparison to pre and para clinical topics. Ideally candidates should focus on understanding the concept. Candidates should keep the fact in mind INI CET is one of the toughest exams so shallow preparation doesn’t work. They should have robust plan and strategy to crack the exam.
According to experts, scoring 160+ marks in the INI CET exam is considered good. Candidates who score 160+ have a chance to get a good college for PG courses. Scoring marks also depend on the difficulty of the question paper.
Overall marks |
Competitive level |
|---|---|
190+ |
Very good |
160-189 |
Good |
100-159 |
Average |
No. As INI CET exam is one of the toughest medical exams, only covering clinical section may not help. Candidates have to prepare both pre and para clinical as well. Though clinical section comprises good number of questions, candidates are advised to focus all the three sections to score top ranks in INI CET exam.
Commonly asked questions
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.
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