INI CET November 2027 form correction window opens: rectify rejected details by October 19

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, today commenced the form correction window for the INI CET November 2026 examination. Candidates who had their application details rejected for the INI CET January 2027 session can now rectify these errors.

The correction window will remain open for three days, from October 17 to October 19, 2026, until 5:00 PM. This period is crucial for aspirants seeking admission to MD, MS, MDS, DM, and MCh courses across Institutes of National Importance.

INI CET November 2026 Application and Examination Schedule

Online registration for the INI-CET January 2027 session began on September 16, 2026, and concluded on October 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The INI CET examination is scheduled for November 1, 2026, which falls on a Sunday. The admit cards for the examination are slated for upload on October 26, 2026.

Following the examination, the results are expected to be announced on November 7, 2026. The course commencement date for the January 2027 session is set for January 1, 2027, with the final date for admissions being February 28, 2027. The INI CET is conducted twice a year, for both January and July sessions.

Eligibility Criteria and Application Fees

Candidates applying for MD/MS/DM (6 years)/MCh (6 years) programs must possess an MBBS degree, while those aspiring for MDS courses require a BDS degree. A mandatory 12-month rotatory internship with an official completion certificate is also required for all applicants. There is no age restriction for appearing in the INI CET.

Academic qualifications mandate a minimum of 55% aggregate marks in their MBBS/BDS degree for General, OBC, Foreign Nationals, and OCI applicants. SC/ST/EWS candidates are required to have a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. Candidates must generate a new Exam Unique Code (EUC) for each exam session.

The application fee for General, OBC, Foreign Nationals, and OCI applicants is ₹4,000. For SC/ST/EWS candidates, the fee is ₹3,200. People with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are exempt from paying the application fee.

Examination Pattern and Marking Scheme

The INI CET is a Computer-Based Test (CBT) conducted in English only. The examination comprises 200 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and has a total duration of 3 hours (180 minutes). The paper is divided into four parts, each containing 50 questions, with a sectional time limit of 45 minutes per part.

The marking scheme awards +1 mark for each correct answer. Incorrect answers incur a deduction of -1/3 mark, while unattempted questions receive 0 marks. The total marks for the examination are 200. The qualifying percentile for UR/OCI/EWS/Sponsored/Foreign categories is the 50th percentile, whereas for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Bhutanese at PGI, it is the 45th percentile.

Further reading

• INI CET exam pattern: sections, marking and duration Next step
• AP NEET PG 2026 registration ongoing for MD, MS, PG diploma; apply by October 21
• NEET UG Stray Round 2026 registration opens for Haryana MBBS, BDS seats; apply by October 19 Applications open
• PGIMER application form: eligibility, dates and how to apply
• INI CET: complete exam guide

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