AIIMS INI-CET July 2026 Registration Begins from 28 March 2026 at the official website aiimsexams.ac.in. The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, on behalf of 23 participating Institutes of National Importance (INIs), has started the online application process for the INI-CET July 2026 session. This entrance exam is conducted for admission to various postgraduate medical courses including MD, MS, MDS, DM (6 years), MCh (6 years), and MD (Hospital Administration). Candidates can apply till 25 April 2026 (5:00 PM). The INI-CET July 2026 exam is scheduled for 16 May 2026. Interested and eligible candidates are advised to complete their registration early to avoid last-minute rush.
INI-CET July 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
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| Conducting Body | All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi |
| Exam Name | Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI-CET) July 2026 |
| Registration Start Date | 28 March 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 25 April 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Application Fee (General/OBC) | ₹4000 |
| Exam Date | 16 May 2026 |
| Mode of Exam | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Official Website | aiimsexams.ac.in |
Important Dates for AIIMS INI-CET July 2026
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Online Registration Starts: 28 March 2026
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Last Date for Online Registration: 25 April 2026 (5:00 PM)
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Status of Registration & Image Correction: 30 April – 02 May 2026
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Admit Card Release Date: 09 May 2026
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INI-CET July 2026 Exam Date: 16 May 2026 (Saturday)
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Result Declaration (Expected): 23 May 2026
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Course Commencement: 01 July 2026
Participating Institutes for INI-CET July 2026
The exam is conducted for admission across 23 Institutes of National Importance, including multiple AIIMS campuses, JIPMER Puducherry, NIMHANS Bengaluru, PGIMER Chandigarh, and SCTIMST Trivandrum.
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AIIMS INI-CET July 2026 Eligibility Criteria
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Educational Qualification: MBBS degree for MD/MS/DM/MCh (6 yrs)/MD (Hospital Admin); BDS degree for MDS.
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Internship Completion: Must complete compulsory rotating internship on or before 31 July 2026.
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Minimum Marks: 55% aggregate (General/OBC/EWS/Foreign) and 50% for SC/ST in all professional examinations.
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Nationality: Indian Nationals, OCI, Foreign Nationals, and Sponsored candidates as per rules.
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Candidates who have already completed or are pursuing MD/MS/MDS are not eligible.
How to Apply for AIIMS INI-CET July 2026
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Visit the official website: aiimsexams.ac.in
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Click on “Academic Courses” → Select “INI-CET July 2026”
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Click on “New Registration” and fill basic details to generate login credentials
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Login and complete the application form with personal and academic details
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Upload scanned photograph, signature, and left thumb impression
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Pay the application fee online
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Review all details, submit the form, and take a printout
AIIMS INI-CET July 2026 Application Fee
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General / OBC (NCL) / Foreign National / Sponsored: ₹4000
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SC / ST / EWS: ₹3200
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PwBD: Exempted
AIIMS INI-CET July 2026 Exam Pattern
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Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
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Duration: 3 hours
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Total Questions: 200
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Marking: +1 for correct, -1/3 for incorrect
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The test is divided into 4 parts of 50 questions each.
