AIIMS INI CET November 2026 admit cards released: download now

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) released the admit cards for the INI CET November 2026 session on October 26, 2026. This release is a crucial step for candidates seeking admission to postgraduate medical courses offered by Institutes of National Importance across India.

The INI CET examination is conducted twice annually, in January and July sessions, for admission to courses such as MD, MS, MCH, DM, MDS, and MD Hospital Administration. Institutes participating in this admission process include AIIMS, JIPMER Puducherry, NIMHANS Bengaluru, PGIMER Chandigarh, and SCTIMST Trivandrum.

How to Download the INI CET November 2026 Admit Card

Candidates are required to download their admit cards from the official AIIMS examination portal. The admit card contains essential information such as the candidate’s name, roll number, application number, exam date and timing, exam centre details, and important instructions for the examination day.

To download the admit card, candidates must follow a specific procedure. It is advised to take at least two printouts of the admit card for examination purposes and personal record-keeping.

1. Visit the official website: aiimsexams.ac.in.
2. Navigate to the “Academic Courses” section.
3. Select “Postgraduate Courses” from the options.
4. Click on the INI CET examination dashboard link.
5. Proceed to the candidate login page.
6. Enter the application number and password to access and download the admit card.

Examination Day Guidelines and Essential Documents

Candidates must carry the admit card to the examination centre. AIIMS guidelines state that candidates without a valid admit card will not be permitted to enter the examination centre. In addition to the admit card, a valid photo ID proof and other required documents or certificates must also be presented at the centre.

The admit card serves as a vital document for verification purposes. Should any discrepancy be identified on the admit card, candidates are advised to contact the Assistant Controller of Examinations, AIIMS, New Delhi, immediately for rectification.

INI CET Examination Structure and Previous Sessions

The INI CET exam is a computer-based test designed to assess candidates for postgraduate medical admissions. Information from previous sessions provides insight into the exam’s structure and marking scheme.

For instance, the INI CET January 2026 session exam, held on November 9, 2025, had a duration of 3 hours (180 minutes) and comprised 200 questions. The marking scheme for that session awarded 1 mark for each correct answer, with a deduction of 1/3 mark for every incorrect response. The question paper was divided into four parts, each containing 50 questions, with 45 minutes allotted per part.

The admit card for the INI CET January 2025 session was released on November 4, 2024, with the entrance test for postgraduate admissions scheduled for November 10, 2024.

Further reading

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• INI CET January 2027: Download admit card on October 26
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Written by Nishit Kumar

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