About INI CET
INI CET is the unified entrance examination for postgraduate medical admissions at all Institutes of National Importance, including all AIIMS campuses, JIPMER, and PGIMER. It is considered more rigorous than NEET PG due to its emphasis on clinical reasoning, image-based questions, and recent advances in medicine. Explore our expert guides on INI CET 2026 eligibility and the complete syllabus breakdown.
Eligibility Criteria
MBBS degree from an institution recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC)
Minimum 55% aggregate marks for General/OBC/EWS candidates
Minimum 50% aggregate marks for SC/ST candidates
Completion of mandatory 12-month rotating internship before the cutoff date
Valid permanent or provisional registration with NMC or State Medical Council
Important Dates
Jan Session Registration
September 2025Jan Session Exam
November 2025Jul Session Registration
March 2026Jul Session Exam
May 2026Result Declaration
June 2026Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Pre-Clinical
AnatomyPhysiologyBiochemistry
Para-Clinical
PathologyMicrobiologyPharmacologyForensic MedicineCommunity Medicine (PSM)
Clinical (Medicine)
General MedicinePsychiatryDermatologyRadiology
Clinical (Surgery)
General SurgeryOrthopaedicsENTOphthalmologyAnaesthesia
Clinical (OBG & Paeds)
Obstetrics & GynaecologyPaediatrics
Preparation Tips
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INI CET has a strong emphasis on image-based questions — practice clinical imaging from textbooks and online platforms like Marrow
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Focus on Pre-clinical subjects in the first phase; AIIMS PG is known to test these deeply
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Previous AIIMS PG papers (2010–2024) are the best practice material for pattern familiarity
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Clinical subjects carry the highest weightage — allocate at least 60% of your study time to them
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Attempt at least 200 high-quality MCQs daily and review every incorrect answer thoroughly
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Last 3 weeks: switch entirely to grand tests and revision; avoid starting any new topic
Top Colleges Accepting INI CET
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AIIMS New Delhi2
AIIMS Rishikesh3
AIIMS Jodhpur4
AIIMS Bhubaneswar5
JIPMER Puducherry6
PGIMER Chandigarh7
NIMHANS Bangalore8
SCTIMST Trivandrum9
AIIMS Kalyani10
AIIMS PatnaComprehensive Guides
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