The AIIMS INI CET (Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test) for the January 2026 session is scheduled to be conducted on November 9, 2025. This exam, held by AIIMS Delhi, facilitates admission to postgraduate medical courses including MD, MS, MDS, DM (6 years), and MCh (6 years) across multiple institutes such as AIIMS Delhi, other AIIMS, NIMHANS Bengaluru, JIPMER Puducherry, SCTIMST Trivandrum, and PGIMER Chandigarh.
AIIMS INI CET January 2026 Important Dates
Candidates must note the key deadlines for registration, corrections, and result declaration for the January 2026 session of AIIMS INI CET.
AIIMS INI CET January 2026 Exam Details
The entrance test will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode with a total duration of three hours. Candidates will face 200 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). The marking scheme includes one mark for each correct answer and negative one-third mark for incorrect responses. Participating institutes for this session include AIIMS Delhi, other AIIMS, NIMHANS Bengaluru, JIPMER Puducherry, SCTIMST Trivandrum, and PGIMER Chandigarh.
AIIMS INI CET Eligibility Criteria
Candidates aspiring to appear in the January 2026 INI CET must meet the following requirements:
- Nationality: Indian Nationals, Foreign Nationals, and OCI/NRI
- Educational Qualification: MBBS/BDS degree from a recognized institution with completion of a 12-month internship before January 31, 2025
- Minimum Marks:
- General/OBC/GEN-PWD: 55% aggregate marks
- SC/ST/SC-PWD/ST-PWD: 50% aggregate marks
AIIMS INI CET January 2026 Application Process
Candidates can complete the application process through the official AIIMS examination portal at aiimsexams.ac.in. The steps are as follows:
- Registration: Complete the basic registration on the official website.
- Final Registration: Generate an Exam Unique Code (EUC), fill in personal details, select the exam center, and upload required documents.
- Payment: Submit the application fee online.
Candidates who completed the basic registration in the previous session are not required to repeat it. They may directly proceed with final registration by generating the EUC and paying the application fee
