INI CET 2026 exam on November 1: documents required, entry rules

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, is set to conduct the Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI CET) 2026 on November 1, 2026. This examination supports admission to postgraduate medical programmes, including MD, MS, MDS, and specified DM and MCh courses, at participating Institutes of National Importance.

The admit cards for INI CET 2026 were released on October 26, 2026, and are available for download on the official website, aiimsexams.ac.in. Candidates are advised to download their hall tickets using their login credentials and review all details, including the examination centre, reporting time, and specific instructions, to ensure compliance with examination protocols.

Examination Day Guidelines and Required Documents

Candidates appearing for the INI CET 2026 examination must adhere to a strict set of guidelines regarding entry and permissible items. A clear printout of the INI CET January 2027 admit card, complete with the required declaration filled out and signed, is mandatory. In addition, candidates must present an original, valid identity document accepted under official examination instructions.

Cooperation with examination staff is required for all security procedures, including frisking, identity checks, and biometric or iris verification. Digital copies of admit cards on mobile phones are not permitted. Candidates should verify their name, candidate details, examination centre address, and reporting time on their hall ticket well in advance.

Prohibited Items and Entry Rules

Strict rules are in place regarding items prohibited inside the examination centre. Mobile phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth devices, and other unauthorised electronic gadgets are not allowed. Similarly, study materials such as books, notes, and calculators are prohibited. Candidates are advised to avoid carrying any such items to prevent disqualification.

Entry to the examination centre will not be permitted after the specified closing time. Candidates are encouraged to plan their journey to the centre, allowing ample time for travel, security checks, and identity verification to ensure timely arrival.

Eligibility Criteria and Application Fees

To be eligible for the INI CET examination, candidates must hold an MBBS or BDS degree. A mandatory 12-month internship must be completed by December 31, 2025. The application fee for General, OBC, or Foreign Nationals was Rs. 4,000, while SC, ST, or EWS candidates paid Rs. 3,200. Candidates with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) were exempt from the application fee.

The INI CET exam is a computer-based test (CBT) consisting of multiple-choice questions. The examination duration is 180 minutes, during which candidates will answer 200 questions. The marking scheme awards +1 for each correct answer and deducts 1/3 for each incorrect answer. The syllabus for the examination covers Physics, Zoology, Chemistry, Botany, and General Knowledge.

INI CET January 2026 Exam Pattern

The Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI CET) for the January 2026 session followed a Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. Candidates were required to answer 200 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) within an examination duration of 180 minutes. The language of the examination was English.

The marking scheme for the INI CET January 2026 exam awarded +1 mark for each correct answer. For every incorrect answer, 1/3 of a mark was deducted. The syllabus for this examination covered subjects including Physics, Zoology, Chemistry, Botany, and General Knowledge.

Further reading

• INI CET 2026: Register by April 25 for July session exam on May 16
• INI CET November 2027 form correction window opens: rectify rejected details by October 19
• INI CET application form: eligibility, dates and how to apply Next step
• CENTAC NEET MDS 2026 Round 3 registration deadline extended; apply under revised cut-off
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• INI CET: complete exam guide

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