INI CET 2026 exam held on November 1, results expected November 7

In short

The INI CET 2026 for the January 2027 admission session was conducted by AIIMS New Delhi on November 1, 2026.
Results for the Computer Based Test are scheduled to be released on November 7, 2026.
The examination, with 200 objective-type questions, determines admission to MD, MS, MDS, DM, and MCh courses at participating Institutes of National Importance.
Candidates receive +1 mark for a correct answer, -1/3 for an incorrect answer, and 0 for an unanswered question.
Eligibility generally requires an MBBS or BDS degree and completion of a one-year rotatory internship by the date specified in the session prospectus.

AIIMS New Delhi conducted the Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI CET) 2026 for the January 2027 admission session on November 1, 2026. The Computer Based Test (CBT) serves as a common admission route for postgraduate medical courses, including MD, MS, MDS, DM, and MCh, at various Institutes of National Importance.

The results for the examination are scheduled to be released on November 7, 2026. This cycle is the next major INI CET event in 2026, following the May 2026 session, which had its results released on May 23, 2026.

INI CET Examination Structure and Marking

The INI CET examination consists of 200 objective-type questions, covering pre-clinical, para-clinical, and clinical subjects from the MBBS curriculum. Candidates are allotted 180 minutes to complete the paper, which carries a total of 200 marks. The marking scheme awards +1 mark for each correct answer, deducts 1/3 mark for every incorrect response, and assigns 0 marks for unanswered questions.

The examination is conducted twice a year for January and July admission sessions, providing a unified entrance for a range of postgraduate medical and dental programmes. The application process is managed online through the official AIIMS examination portal, where eligible candidates can also download their admit cards.

INI CET 2026 Exam Pattern Details
Particular	Details
Exam Mode	Computer Based Test
Question Type	Objective Type
Total Questions	200
Total Duration	180 Minutes
Total Marks	200
Correct Answer	+1 Mark
Incorrect Answer	-1/3 Mark
Unanswered Question	0 Mark

Eligibility and Admission Requirements

Candidates seeking admission to MD, MS, and other medical programmes typically require a recognised MBBS qualification and completion of a one-year rotatory internship by the date specified in the session prospectus. For MDS programmes, a recognised BDS qualification along with applicable internship requirements is necessary. All candidates must also satisfy the minimum qualifying percentage prescribed for their respective categories.

Specific super specialty courses, such as M.Ch Cranio Maxillofacial Surgery offered at AIIMS Rishikesh, require candidates to hold an M.S. (or equivalent degree) from a recognised institute. Candidates must carry a printed admit card and valid original photo identity proof to the examination center. Issues such as an expired provisional registration or an invalid OBC-NCL certificate (e.g., one issued on April 5, 2025, valid only up to March 31) may create difficulties during document verification or admission.

Previous Session Cutoff Trends and Important Dates

Analysis of previous sessions indicates varying cutoff ranks. For the May 2026 session, the Round 1 cutoff rank for the ST category was 31,313. In comparison, the January 2026 session saw a Round 1 ST cutoff of 27,569. These figures highlight the competitive nature of admissions to Institutes of National Importance.

The current examination cycle for the January 2027 admission session has a defined timeline for the exam and result declaration. Further details regarding registration, admit card release, and subsequent seat allocation processes will be announced on the official AIIMS examination portal.