INI CET 2027 Registration (Begins): Brochure Released, Apply by October 13 for November Exam

The INI CET 2027 registration process has officially started for the January 2027 admission session, bringing the next major postgraduate medical entrance exam into focus for MBBS and BDS graduates. AIIMS New Delhi has released the INI CET 2027 information brochure along with the application schedule, and eligible candidates can submit their forms online until October 13, 2026.

The INI CET January 2027 exam will be conducted on November 1, 2026 in computer-based mode. The examination will be used for admission to postgraduate medical and dental programmes offered through participating Institutes of National Importance.

For candidates targeting MD, MS, DM, MCh and MDS admissions through INI CET 2027, the release of the information brochure is particularly important because it contains the detailed eligibility, registration and examination instructions.

INI CET 2027 Exam Date and Registration Schedule

With registration now open, candidates have a limited period to complete the online application. The November 1 examination date is already fixed, while the registration deadline falls in October.

The important INI CET 2027 dates are given below:

Candidates should complete the application before the deadline rather than waiting for the final day, particularly because the INI CET application process involves registration, application details, document uploads and other required steps.

INI CET 2027 Application Form: Where and How to Apply?

The INI CET 2027 application form is available online through the AIIMS examination portal. Candidates first need to complete the required registration/One-Time Registration process and then proceed with the examination application.

The application process broadly involves:

1. Completing the required OTR/registration.
2. Logging in with the generated candidate credentials.
3. Entering personal and academic information.
4. Providing internship and qualification details, wherever applicable.
5. Uploading the required images and documents.
6. Selecting examination centres.
7. Paying the prescribed application fee.
8. Submitting the application and saving the confirmation details.

AIIMS requires candidates to use a valid mobile number and email ID during the registration process.

INI CET 2027 Eligibility: Who Can Apply?

The INI CET 2027 eligibility criteria depend on the postgraduate programme selected. Candidates applying for MD, MS, DM-6 years and MCh-6 years generally need the prescribed MBBS qualification, while applicants for MDS need the required BDS qualification from a recognised institution.

Internship completion is another important eligibility requirement. Candidates must complete their internship within the deadline prescribed for the January 2027 session.

The detailed eligibility conditions, including requirements applicable to Indian graduates, foreign nationals, sponsored candidates and other categories, should be checked in the newly released INI CET 2027 information brochure before submitting the form.

INI CET 2027 Courses: MD, MS, DM, MCh and MDS

The INI CET January 2027 session is conducted for admission to several postgraduate medical and dental programmes.

The major courses covered through INI CET include:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD)
• Master of Surgery (MS)
• Doctorate of Medicine (DM)
• Master of Chirurgiae (MCh)
• Master of Dental Surgery (MDS)

The examination provides access to postgraduate seats across participating Institutes of National Importance, including AIIMS and other participating institutions.

INI CET 2027 Application: Documents and Details to Keep Ready

Candidates applying for INI CET 2027 registration should keep their basic personal, academic and internship information ready before starting the form.

The application process may require details and uploads such as:

• Date of birth information
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Signature
• Thumb impression
• MBBS/BDS qualification details
• Internship information
• Academic records
• Valid mobile number
• Active email ID
• Category or other applicable certificates

The exact file format, image dimensions and document requirements should be followed as specified in the INI CET 2027 information brochure.

INI CET 2027: What Happens After Registration?

Once the application window closes, AIIMS will proceed with the subsequent stages of the INI CET January 2027 admission process. Candidates can expect the following broad sequence:

Registration → Application scrutiny/correction → Admit card → INI CET exam → Result → Counselling/seat allocation → January 2027 admission

The exact dates for the later stages will be communicated by AIIMS through subsequent notices.

For candidates aiming for INI CET 2027 January session, the November 1 exam should now be treated as the main preparation deadline.

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