The Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI-CET) is a national-level postgraduate medical entrance exam. This exam is conducted by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. Candidates should qualify this exam to get admission to MD, MS, MCh (6 years), DM (6 years), and MDS courses at India's premier medical institutes. The eligibility criteria to sit on this exam candidates must have an MBBS/BDS degree from a recognized institution and should completed internship before the deadline set by AIIMS.
Overview
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Features
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Entrance Exam
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Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI-CET)
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Conducted By
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All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
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Institutes Participating
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- AIIMS (All AIIMS Institutes across India)
- PGIMER, Chandigarh
- JIPMER, Puducherry
- NIMHANS, Bengaluru
- SCTIMST, Thiruvananthapuram
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Purpose
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Admission to MD, MS, MCh (6 years), DM (6 years), and MDS courses
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Mode of exam
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Online (CBT – Computer-Based Test)
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Duration of exam
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3 hours (180 minutes)
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Eligibility Criteria
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Educational Qualification: Must have an MBBS/BDS degree from a recognized institution.
Internship Completion: Candidates must complete their internship before the specified deadline (usually by January 31 for the January session and July 31 for the July session).
Minimum Marks Required:
- General/OBC candidates: 50% aggregate in MBBS/BDS
- SC/ST candidates: 45% aggregate
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Exam pattern
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- Subjects: Pre-clinical, para-clinical, and clinical subjects based on MBBS.
- Total Questions: 200 (180 to be attempted)
- Types of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Marking Scheme: +1 for correct answer, -1/3 for wrong answer, and 0 for unanswered questions.
- Total Marks: 200
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Exam frequency
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Twice a year (May & November)
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Application Mode
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Online via aiimsexams.ac.in
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Application Fees
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- General/OBC: ₹4,000
- SC/ST/EWS: ₹3,200
- PwD (Persons with Disability): ₹0 (Exempted)
The application fee is non-refundable.
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Payment Mode
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Online (Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI)
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Helpline Numbers
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- 8510010247
- 9582949110
- 7065585225
- 7840012226
- 8744002281
- 7065512112
- 7065585226
- 7327898325
Available Monday to Saturday from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
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Email address
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Best Preparation Strategies
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- Concept-based and clinical application questions
- Image-based questions (X-rays, histopathology slides, clinical conditions)
- Recent advances in medicine
- Integrated questions (linking multiple subjects)
- High-yield topics from all MBBS subjects
Tip: Focus on AIIMS previous year questions and conceptual understanding rather than rote memorization.
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Official AIIMS Exam Website
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aiimsexams.ac.in
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Counselling Updates
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mcc.nic.in
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Important Dates
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Events
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Dates
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Application Form Release
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Expected in March 2025
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Last Date to Submit Application
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To be announced
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Admit Card Release
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To be announced
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Exam Date
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May 18, 2025
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Result Declaration
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May 24, 2025
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Counselling Registration Start
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To be announced
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Round 1 Counselling
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Expected in June 2025
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Round 2 Counselling
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Expected in July 2025
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Open Round Counselling (if applicable)
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Expected in August 2025
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Final Admission & Reporting
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After seat allotment in each round
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Counselling and Admission
INI-CET 2025 Counselling & Admission Process
The INI-CET Counselling is conducted online by AIIMS, New Delhi, for admission to MD, MS, DM (6 years), MCh (6 years), and MDS courses.
The Step-by-Step process is given below:
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1. Counselling Process
Step 1: Online Registration
- Candidates who qualify the INI-CET exam must register online for counselling on the AIIMS portal.
- Fill in personal details, category, and preferences.
Step 2: Choice Filling & Locking
- Select preferred institutes and courses.
- Lock choices before the deadline to confirm selections.
Step 3: Seat Allotment
- AIIMS releases seat allotment lists for each round.
- Seat allocation is based on rank, category, and availability.
Step 4: Seat Acceptance & Reporting
- Candidates allotted a seat must accept the offer online and report to the allotted institute for document verification.
- Pay the admission fee to confirm the seat.
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2. Rounds of Counselling
🔹 Round 1:
- First round of seat allotment.
- Candidates can accept, upgrade, or withdraw.
🔹 Round 2:
- If seats remain vacant, a second round is conducted.
- Candidates who did not get a seat in Round 1 can participate.
🔹 Open Round (if applicable):
- Conducted if seats are still available after Round 2.
Spot admission based on merit.
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3. Required Documents for Admission
- INI-CET Admit Card & Rank Letter
- MBBS/BDS Degree Certificate
- Internship Completion Certificate
- Medical Registration Certificate
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Valid ID Proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport, etc.)
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4. Admission Confirmation
- Candidates must report to the allotted institute within the given time.
- Complete fee payment and document verification to confirm admission.
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