INI CET Exam May 2026 Answer Key, Question Paper Analysis, Difficulty Level, Expected Cutoff; Live Updates

Question. Neuropraxia is caused by:

A. Physiological conduction block

B. Axons are cut

C. Neuron is cut

D. Complete nerve transection

Answer. A. Physiological conduction block

Question.  Biphasic flow in the right coronary artery is due to:

A. High pressure in right ventricle

B. Low pressure in right ventricle

C. Increased aortic pressure

D. Increased right ventricular mass

Answer. B. Low pressure in right ventricle

Question.  Which of the following statements regarding hormones and their metabolic actions are correct?

A. Insulin increases protein synthesis

B. Thyroxine decreases basal metabolic rate

C. Insulin decreases blood glucose levels

D. Epinephrine increases glycogenolysis

E. Glucagon increases gluconeogenesis

A) A, B and C only

B) A, C and D only

C) A, C, D and E only

D) All of the above

Answer. C. A, C, D and E only

Question. Which of the following vitamins/coenzymes plays the most important role in transamination reactions involved in amino acid

A) Thiamine pyrophosphate (TPP)

B) Pyridoxal phosphate

C) NAD

D) FAD
Answer. B. Pyridoxal phosphate

Question. A 35-year-old man with HIV infection presents with:

• Headache
• Fever
• Altered sensorium
• Focal neurological deficits

His CD4 count is 40 cells/mm³. MRI brain shows multiple ring-enhancing lesions involving basal ganglia and corticomedullary junction. What is the most likely diagnosis?

A) CNS tuberculosis (tuberculoma)

B) Cerebral toxoplasmosis

C) Primary CNS lymphoma

D) Cryptococcal meningitis

Question. A 28-year-old woman presents with :

• Greenish vaginal discharge
• Vulvovaginal irritation
• Negative Amsel criteria
• Positive whiff test (fishy odor)

Wet mount examination is performed. What is the most likely morphology of the causative organism?

A) Motile, pear-shaped flagellated trophozoite with an undulating membrane

B) Budding yeast forms with pseudohyphae

C) Intracellular Gram-negative diplococci within neutrophils

D) Clue cells coated with adherent coccobacilli"

Answer. A.  Motile, pear-shaped flagellated trophozoite with an undulating membrane

Question. A 6-week-old infant, who has remained hospitalised since birth due to prematurity and prolonged NICU stay, develops:

• Fever
• Poor feeding
• Lethargy
• Seizures

CSF findings are suggestive of bacterial meningitis. What is the most likely causative organism?

A) Haemophilus influenzae

B) Streptococcus pneumoniae

C) Staphylococcus aureus

D) Listeria monocytogenes

Answer. C. Staphylococcus aureus

Question. A 26-year-old sexually active male presents with multiple painful vesicular lesions over the penis and scrotum for the past 2–3 days, associated with burning sensation and dysuria. On examination, grouped vesicles on an erythematous base are seen over the genital region (image provided below). What is the most likely causative organism?

A) Haemophilus ducreyi

B) Herpes simplex virus (HSV)

C) Treponema pallidum

D) Chlamydia trachomatis

Answer. B) Herpes simplex virus (HSV)

Question. A patient with HIV infection presents with headache, fever, and altered sensorium. CSF examination shows budding yeast forms with an unstained capsule on Nigrosin preparation. What is the most likely organism?

A) Cryptococcus neoformans

B) Candida albicans

C) Histoplasma capsulatum

D) Pneumocystis jirovecii

Answer. A) Cryptococcus neoformans

Question. A 38-year-old man with advanced HIV infection (CD4 count: 60 cells/mm³) presents with:Chronic diarrhea for 2 monthsSignificant weight lossFeverFatigueA colonic biopsy is performed due to persistent symptoms, and the histopathological image provided below. What is the most likely organism?

A) Cryptosporidium parvum

B) Giardia lamblia

C) Cryptococcus neoformans

D) Entamoeba histolytica

Answer. A) Cryptosporidium parvum

The AIIMS INI CET exam was conducted at the designated exam centres. The candidates can see below the INI CET Exam May 2026 Expected Cutoff.

Question. A 24-year-old woman presents with high fever, hypotension, diffuse erythematous rash, vomiting, and multiorgan dysfunction during menstruation. The diagnosis is confirmed as toxic shock syndrome (TSS) caused by Staphylococcus aureus. What is the mechanism of action of the toxin responsible?

A) ADP-ribosylation of elongation factor-2 (EF-2), causing inhibition of protein synthesis

B) Cross-linking of MHC class II molecules with T-cell receptors causing polyclonal T-cell activation

C) Cross-linking of MHC Class I Molecules with T-Cell receptors causing polyclonal T-cell activation

D) Cleavage of SNARE proteins causing inhibition of acetylcholine release

Answer. B) Cross-linking of MHC class II molecules with T-cell receptors causing polyclonal T-cell activation

Question. Burn injury to the face and head in case of bomb blast injury is categorized under?

a) Primary blast injury

b) Secondary blast injury

c) Tertiary blast injury

d) Quaternary blast injury

Answer. d) Quaternary blast injury"

Question. Match the following

A. Carbon monoxide                     1. Bitter almond smell

B. Organophosphorus                   2. Cherry red color

C. Cyanide                                    3. Garlicky odor

D. Phosphorus                              4. Pinpoint pupils with secretions

a) A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4

b) A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3

c) A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3

d) A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4"

Answer. b) A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3

Question. What is the ideal depth for the pigment deposition in the image?

a) Epidermis

b) Superficial layer of dermis

c) Deeper layer of dermis

d) Beyond the skin

Answer. B. Superficial layer of dermis

The AIIMS asked 5 -6 questions from the Forensic Medicine and Toxicology (FMT). The difficulty level of the questions were moderate to difficult.

"During a lumbar puncture, the following structures are pierced:

1. Ligamentum flavum
2. Dura mater
3. Interspinous ligament
4. Arachnoid mater
5. Supraspinous ligament

Options. 

A) 5 --> 3-->1--> 2-->4

B) 3-->5-->1-->2--> 4

C) 5-->1-->3-->2-->4

D) 5-->3-->2-->1-->4

Answer. A) 5 --> 3-->1--> 2-->4

Question. "Regarding the hemodynamic effects of halothane anaesthesia, which of the following statements are correct?

1. Halothane causes direct myocardial depression, reducing cardiac output

2. Blood pressure initially falls after induction and subsequently plateaus at a lower level

3. Blood pressure progressively decreases throughout surgery, irrespective of anaesthetic depth

4. Halothane increases myocardial sensitivity to catecholamines, increasing arrhythmia risk

A) 1, 3, 4

B) 1, 2, 3

C) 1, 2, 4

D) 2, 3, 4"

Answer. C. 1, 2 and 4.

Question. A 45-year-old woman undergoes surgery for a parotid swelling under general anaesthesia. Ten minutes after induction, she develops: Rapid rise in end-tidal CO₂(EtCO₂), increasing body temperature Tachycardia Hypertension. What is the most likely diagnosis?

A) Malignant hyperthermia

B) Heat stroke

C) Heat exhaustion

D) Neuroleptic malignant syndrome"

Answer. Malignant hyperthermia

The candidates should note that the new questions were asked in the Biochemistry section. 

The candidates shared that the INI CET exam asked very close options, hence the elimination method to solve the questions can not be employed. The candidates having indepth knowledge can only employ the elimination methos. It can be done in the NEET PG exam.

The INI CET exam May 2026 asked around 40 new questions in the exam. The exam asked around 100 - 120 questions based on the previous year questions.

The candidates should note that the Micro Biology questions asked in the INI CET exam May 2026 exam were based on the previous year question papers.

The INI CET exam 2026 asked image-based questions in the Ortho sections, hence some candidates find it difficult. 

Apart from the MRI images, the INI CET 2026 May exam asked 5 - 6 questions based on the radio graphs.

The candidates should note that the AIIMS asked for an inter-disciplinary approach involving questions instead of tricky questions.

The INI CET asked 6 -7 questions on post-surgery trauma management by the doctors. The candidates were also given the images of MRI related to surgery.

The INI CET exam asked integrated questions which were based on the interdisciplinary approach. 1 MRI of Surgery was asked in the exam.

The INI CET 2026 exam sections were majorly based on the topics mentioned below:

The candidates should note that 5 to 6 questions were asked about Dermatology. Most of these questions were image based.

The INI CET 2026 May exam was dominated by the Pre-Clinical section Questions of the syllabus. 

As per the candidates who appeared in the exam, the INI CET 2026 May exam was easier in comparison to the November Session exam.

The candidates who appeared in the exam shared that around 40 percent paper was based on the previous year's questions.

As we estimated, the candidates who appeared in the exam shared that the INI CET 2026 Exam was moderate to tough.

INICET 2026 Exam Asked Generic Questions, the candidates shared that the Previous Year Questions were very helpful in the exam.

The candidates should note the the sectional time limit in the INI CET 2026 exam made the exam more difficult because the candidates could not jump between the sections.

The INI CET 2026 exam has been concluded at the designated exam centres. The INI CET exam May 2026 Analysis will be available soon.

The candidates should note that the INI CET 2026 exam was over at 12.00 PM. The candidates shared that the paper was difficult and the expected cutoff across all the streams will decline.

The candidates should note that the INI CET 2026 exam started at 9.00 AM. It is 10.30 now and the half time is over. The time limit to complete two parts of the question paper completed.

The INI CET 2026 exam started at the designated exam centres across the nation. The candidates should wait for the paper to get over.

The candidates can see below the syllabus for the INI CET 2026 exam:

Pre-Clinical Subjects

• Biochemistry

• Physiology

• Anatomy

Para-Clinical Subjects

• Pathology

• Microbiology

• Forensic

• Medicine

• Pharmacology

• Community Medicine

Clinical Subjects

• Obstetrics

• Gynaecology

• Community Medicine

• Paediatrics

• Clinical Postings

• Surgery & Allied Subjects

• Medicine and allied subjects

The candidates should note that the INICET admit card 2026 will be deposited at the examination centre. The candidates will be allowed to use the back side of the question paper for rough work but the candidates will not be allowed to take it outside after the exam.

The candidates should note that the INI CET 2026 exam will start at 9.00 AM but as per the INICET admit card, the candidates can report at the examination centre at 7.30 AM.

The candidates should note that the AIIMS have a set of steps to be followed in case of a tie among the candidates. The following are the tie reolution steps.:

1. Less Negative Marks- it means that higher accuracy
2. More percentage in the qualifying examination degree.

The INI CET 2026 exam question paper will be divided into four parts. Each part will have the 45 minutes time limit and will have 50 questions. 

The candidates should note that the INI CET 2026 Exam Analysis will be available here after the exam.

The INI CET has the horizontal reservation polcy. The number of seats available under the unreserved category will be around half of the total seats. The total number of INI CET 2026 seats is 1534. The number of seats available to the unreserved category is 650.

The AIIMS New Delhi is the premier medical institution in the country. It also offers the highest number of seats in the INI CET Exam 2026 for the July Session.

As per the seat matrix released on the official portal of AIIMS, there will be 1534 seats in different Master's Degree courses across all the participating INIs.

The candidates should note that there are 19 AIIMS participating in the INI CET exam 2026. As per the NIRF ranking, the best medical institutions in India is AIIMS, New Delhi. Even it condut the INICET exam.

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences will conduct the INI CET exam across the nation. It released the INICET 2026 admit card on May 9 as per the dates notified in the information bulletin.

The candidates should note that the INI CET Exam is one of the most opaque exam because the AIIMS will neither release the question paper nor the answer key in the public domain. The candidates who appear in the exam will get their scorecard. We will bring you the INI CET 2026 question paper (July Session) after the exam.

The candidates should note that the AIIMS will have to select the candidates for few seats from the pool of Thousands of Candidates, hence the paper will not be easy. The AIIMS will design a difficult but balance paper to reject the majority and select only the deserving candidates.

The candidates will get here the INICET Expected Cutoff 2026 for all the categories and branches after the paper is over. This cutoff will be arrived at keeping all the factors in consideration.

The candidates can see below the list of participating Institutes of National Importance for the INI CET Exam 2026 July Session.

1. AIIMS NEW DELHI
2. AIIMS BHOPAL
3. AIIMS JODHPUR
4. AIIMS PATNA
5. AIIMS RAIPUR
6. AIIMS RISHIKESH
7. AIIMS NAGPUR
8. AIIMS BIBINAGAR
9. AIIMS BATHINDA
10. AIIMS DEOGHAR
11. AIIMS MANGALAGIRI
12. AIIMS RAEBARELI
13. AIIMS KALYANI
14. AIIMS BILASPUR
15. AIIMS GORAKHPUR
16. AIIMS GUWAHATI
17. AIIMS RAJKOT
18. AIIMS JAMMU
19. AIIMS BHUBANESWAR
20. JIPMER PUDUCHERRY
21. NIMHANS BENGALURU
22. PGIMER CHANDIGARH
23. SCTIMST TRIVANDRUM

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.