What institutions are covered under INI CET 2027?

INI CET covers admissions to all AIIMS (15 institutes), JIPMER Puducherry and Karaikal, PGIMER Chandigarh, and NIMHANS Bengaluru. These are the premier Institutes of National Importance (INI) for medical education.

What is the INI CET 2027 marking scheme?

INI CET uses +1 for correct answer and -1/3 (negative one-third) for incorrect answers. With 200 questions and 200 total marks, each wrong answer costs 0.33 marks, making question selection strategy very important.

How is INI CET different from NEET PG for seat allocation?

INI CET is specifically for seats at premier institutes (AIIMS, JIPMER, PGIMER, NIMHANS) while NEET PG covers remaining government and private medical colleges. Top medical PG aspirants typically appear in both exams.

When is INI CET 2027 conducted?

INI CET is conducted twice a year. The January 2027 session will be for July 2027 admissions, and the July 2027 session will be for January 2028 admissions. Registration opens about 3 months before the exam.

What rank is needed in INI CET for AIIMS Delhi MD seats?

AIIMS New Delhi MD seats through INI CET are extremely competitive. Candidates typically need AIR 1-50 for premier specialties like Medicine, Surgery, and Radiology at AIIMS Delhi. Other AIIMS institutes may require AIR up to 300-600.

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INI CET Preparation Guide

AIIMS New Delhi (on behalf of all INIs)

Your Complete Preparation Guide for INI CET 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.

DifficultyVery Hard

Total Marks200

Duration210 min

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Exam Overview

Mode

Online (CBT)

Frequency

Twice a year

Next Exam Date

January 2027

EEligibility Criteria

MBBS with internship completion

ANumber of Attempts

No limit

Study Plan by Subject

All medical subjects

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Expert Preparation Tips

Study all 19 MBBS subjects systematically — INI CET covers the full curriculum with equal depth

Practice with -1/3 negative marking mocks to develop the habit of skipping uncertain questions

Refer to AIIMS previous year papers as INI CET question style closely mirrors AIIMS PG pattern

Join INI CET-specific test series for targeted preparation in the last 3 months before the exam

Exam Pattern at a Glance

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration (est.)
All medical subjects	200	200	210 min
Total	200	200	210 min

Important Dates

Registration Opens

October 2026

Next Exam Date

January 2027

Conducted By

AIIMS New Delhi (on behalf of all INIs)

Frequently Asked Questions

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