The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi has opened the online registration for INI CET 2026 January session. The registration window started on September 30, 2025 and will remain active until October 21, 2025. The postgraduate medical entrance exam is scheduled to take place on November 9, 2025. The Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI CET) is the gateway for admission to postgraduate medical courses in AIIMS Delhi, other AIIMS campuses, NIMHANS Bengaluru, JIPMER Puducherry, SCTIMST Trivandrum, and PGIMER Chandigarh.
INI CET 2026: Courses Covered
The examination will be conducted for admission to various postgraduate programs, including:
- MD (Doctor of Medicine)
- MS (Master of Surgery)
- MDS (Master of Dental Surgery)
- DM (Doctorate of Medicine, 6 years)
- M.Ch (Master of Chirurgiae, 6 years)
INI CET 2026 Registration Dates
AIIMS Delhi has released a detailed schedule for the January session.
How to Apply for INI CET 2026?
Candidates must complete the application form online through the AIIMS exams portal (aiimsexams.ac.in). The process involves the following steps:
- Visit the official AIIMS exam website: aiimsexams.ac.in.
- Select the link for MD/MS/MCh (6 years)/DM (6 years)/MDS.
- Click on ‘Proceed’ to begin the application.
- Enter basic details and generate a registration ID and password.
- Log in using the credentials to complete the detailed application form.
- Upload scanned documents and images in the required format.
- Pay the prescribed application fee online.
- Submit the form and download a copy for reference.
INI CET 2026 Exam Details
- Exam date: November 9, 2025
- Mode: Computer-based test (CBT)
- Duration: 3 hours (180 minutes)
- Medium: English only
- Type of questions: Multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
- Institutes covered: AIIMS (all campuses), PGIMER, JIPMER, NIMHANS, SCTIMST
Important Advisory for Candidates
- Ensure all documents and photographs are uploaded in the prescribed format to avoid rejection.
- Track the registration status between October 24–26, 2025 to correct any discrepancies.
- Download the INI CET 2026 admit card on November 1, 2025 once released.
- Appear for the computer-based test on November 9, 2025 with valid ID proof and admit card.
