The Combined Entrance Test (CET) for admission into various session of postgraduate courses including MD, MS, DM (6 years), M.Ch. (6 years) and MDS at the institutes of National Importance (INIs) for Medical Education namely, AIIMS- New Delhi and all new AIIMS, JIPMER- Punducherry, NIMHANS- Bengaluru, PGIMER-Chandigarh and SCTIMST- Trivandrum.
INI CET is administered by the Examination Section, AIIMS New Delhi in consultation with nodal officers from all INIs. AIIMS, New Delhi is the sole authority for conduct of all aspects related to combined entrance test such as application, conduct of exam, declaration of result, seat allocation as its responsibility is limited to these aspects of INI-CET only.
INI CET 2025 Highlights
| Exam Name | Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test |
| Conducting body | All India Institute of Medical Science |
| Exam Level | National Level exam |
| Language | English |
| Courses covered | Masters of Surgery (MS), Doctor of Medicine (MD), Master of Dental Surgery (MDS), Doctorate of Medicine (DM), and Master of Chirurgie (MCh) |
| Application process | Online |
| Exam pattern | Computer based test |
| Frequency | Once in a year |
| Exam mode | Online |
| Mode of Counselling | Offline |
| Total question | 200 |
| Question type | Multiple choice questions |
| Marking scheme | 1 mark for every right answer -⅓ for every wrong answer |
| Exam Duration | 180 minutes |
| Official website | https://www.aiimsexams.ac.in/ |
INI CET 2025 Exam Dates
Candidates can check the given section to know INI CET 2025 exam dates:
EventsDate-2025 (January Session) (Tentative) Date (July Session)
| Application form release | 5th September 2024 | 1st week of March |
| Last date to apply | 5th October 2024 | 1st week of April 2025 |
| Generation of EUC | 26th sep to 18th October 2024 | 1st week of April 2025 |
| Admit card release | 4th November 2024 | 2nd week of May 2025 |
| Exam date | 10th November 2024 | 18th May 2025 |
| Result | 16th November 2024 | 24th May 2025 |
INI CET 2025 Application process
The 3rd week of September 2024 is when the application form is expected to be made available. For applying for this entrance examination the candidates should have passed their MBBS degree for MD/MS/DM-6 years/ MCH-6 years and BDS degree for MDS courses will be eligible for the entrance examination.
Registration process for INI CET 2025
Candidates should follow the steps to apply for INI CET 2025:
- The candidates should visit the official website of the Institute for registration.
- Required to complete the registration & basic candidate information and uploading of images.
- An accepted registration & basic candidates information including images of photo, signature and thumb impression is prerequisite for generation of code.
- After the code is generated for INI-CET, applicants are required to proceed for applying for INI-CET, at the completion of the application page.
- A valid registration ID, password and exam unique code (EUC) for INI-CET, is required to be able to log in for completion of the application form.
Registration fee for INI CET 2025
Following is the registration fee structure for INI CET 2025
| S.no | Description | Application fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General/ OBC Candidates/ Foreign National/ OCI applicant | Rs. 4000 |
| 2 | SC/ST/EWS applicant | Rs. 3200 |
| 3 | Person with Benchmark disabilities | NIL (exempted from payment of examination fee) |
INI CET 2025 Eligibility
Candidates can check the course-wise eligibility criteria for 2025:
For Indian Nationals
- A candidate must possess an MBBS degree for MD/MS/DM-6 years/ MCH-6 years and BDS degree for MDS courses.
- Must have completed the required period of 12 months compulsory rotating internship/ practical training on.
- Minimum Marks in MBBS/ BDS or equivalent examinations
For Foreign Nationals
- A candidate must possess an MBBS degree for MD/MS/DM-6 years/ MCH-6 years and BDS degree for MDS courses.
- Must have completed the required period of 12 months compulsory rotating internship/ practical training on.
- Candidates are required to obtain a certificate of grading system from applicable University/ Institution to determine the value of grading in percentage.
- The eligibility of applicants with respect to the minimum marks in aggregate in all the MBBS/BDS professional examinations will be 55% aggregate or equivalent.
INI CET 2025 Syllabus
The authority of the Institute will release the specific syllabus for INI CET 2025 on the official website. Candidates must go through the syllabus before starting to prepare for the entrance exam. The table below mentions the syllabus of the Exam INI CET exam:
INI CET syllabus: Subjects
- Pre-clinical- Biochemistry, Physiology, Anatomy.
- Para-clinical- Pathology, Microbiology, Forensic, Medicine, Pharmacology, Community Medicine.
- Clinical - Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Community Medicine, Paediatrics, Clinical Postings, Surgery & Allied subjects, medicine and allied subjects.
Syllabus for Pre-Clinical
| Topics | Sub-Topics |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry | Biological cell, Hormones and PH, Enzymes, Food Assimilation and Nutrition, Molecular Biology, Biomolecules, Metabolic Pathways, Physiological Buffer systems, Environmental Biochemistry, Immunology, Cancer and Cancer makers. |
| Anatomy | Microanatomy, Gross Anatomy, Neuroanatomy, Embryology & Genetics |
| Physiology | Gastrointestinal system, General Physiology, Reproduction, Nerve-Muscle, Kidney, Nutrition, Blood, Respiratory system, Cardiovascular System, Neurophysiology, Sensory system, The Visceral and Motivational system, Motor system, EEG, Special Senses, Yoga, Sleep and Higher Nervous Functions. |
Syllabus for Para-Clinical
| Topics | Sub-Topics |
|---|---|
| Pathology | Complement system, Coronary Artery Disease, Tumour Markers, Glomerulonephritis Flow Cytometry, Barrett Oesophagus, Pedigree Analysis, Sarcoidosis, Thyroid Carcinoma, Hypersensitivity. |
| Pharmacology | Neuropharmacology, Psychopharmacology, Toxicology, Clinical Pharmacology, Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology |
| Microbiology | Vectors, Immunodeficiency disorders, Heterophile Antigen, Lab Diagnosis, Species Identification and relapse regarding malaria, Mycoplasma Pneumonia, Eggs in Parasitology, Dimorphic Fungi, Viral Hepatitis Serology, Life Cycle |
| Forensic Medicine | Firearm injuries, Bloodstains, Seminal Stains, Types and Signs of Drowning, IPC sections, Narcoanalysis, Toxicology, Bites of various insects, Different doctrine, Autopsy Methods of organ’s removal, Antemortem, Rigour Mortis, Cadaveric Spasm, Blast injuries, Torture Methods |
Syllabus for Clinical
| Topics | Sub-Topics |
|---|---|
| Obstetrics | Preeclampsia, Postpartum Haemorrhage, Antepartum Haemorrhage, Uterine Rupture, Uterine Inversion, Biophysical profile, Induction of Labour, Indications of Caesarean section, hyperemesis gravidarum |
| Paediatrics | Acute respiratory insufficiency program, Respiratory distress syndrome, Developmental milestones, Autism, Neonatal jaundice, Neonatal sepsis, Neonatal resuscitation, Tetralogy of Fallot, Bronchial Asthma, Nephrotic syndrome, Vitamins and mineral deficiency, Dengue fever, Paediatrics |
| Gynaecology | Symptoms of ovulation, Process to manage Fibroid uterus and prolapse of the uterus, Details of Trichomonas, Candida, Gonococcus, Bacterial vaginosis, Emergency contraception, Contraception and sterilisation, Supports of uterus, Menstrual cycle, Menopause, Postmenopausal bleeding |
| Clinical Postings | Internal Medicine, Paediatrics, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, Family Welfare Clinic, Health Education Unit, Elective Posting |
| Community Medicine | Man, and Medicine, Concept on Health and Disease, Environment and Health, Medicine and Social Science, Screening for Disease, Hospital Waste Management, Concept on Epidemiology, Epidemiology on commutable and non-commutable disease, Demography and family planning, Nutrition and Health, Types of preventive medicine for paediatrics obstetrics and geriatrics, Genetics and Health, Mental Health |
| Surgery and allied subjects | Anaesthesiology, ENT, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics |
| Medicine and Allied Subjects | Psychiatry, Dermatology |
INI CET 2025 Exam Pattern
The official website of the INI CET 2025 entrance exam conducting authorities specifies the exam pattern. The exam will take place online and last for 3 hours 30 minutes.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Level | National entrance exam |
| Exam duration | 180 minutes |
| No. of questions | 200 questions |
| Exam pattern | Multiple correct answer |
| Mode | Computer-based mode |
| Total marks | 200 |
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INI CET 2025 Admit Card
Candidates should have downloaded the hall ticket from the official website of the University. To download the admit card, candidates should have to enter their registered email ID and password that was generated during the registration process. Candidates have to carry a print copy of the hall ticket along with two passport-size recent colour photographs at the exam centre on the day of the exam.
How to download INI CET Hall Ticket 2025
Candidates can download the INI CET hall ticket 2025 by following the steps are given below:
Step 1: visit the official website
- To download the admit card, candidates should have to visit the official website
Step 2: Log in to the portal
- Candidates have to log in to the portal using the application number and password.
Step 3: download the admit card
- Click on the tab “INI CET 2025 Admit Card”
- Admit cards will appear, check all the details.
- After checking all the details, download the admit card/ hall ticket..
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INI CET 2025 Result
AIIMS will declare 2025 on their official website. The link to check the result will be updated on the website. To check the result candidates have to provide their email ID and password to check the result of INI CET 2025. Candidates who have qualified for the will be eligible to appear in the counselling. The counselling of the candidates will be conducted based on the ranking of students.
Steps to check the INI CET 2025 result
Step 1: Visit the official website
- To check the result, candidates must visit the official website
- Go to the homepage, and click on the INI CET 2025 direct result link.
Step 2: Log in
- A login page will open
- Enter the required login credentials.
- Click on the submit button
- The result will be displayed on the screen
Step 3: Download the result
- Candidates should download the result, and print a copy for future reference.
INI CET 2025 Cut Off
candidates must obtain the minimum score of INI CET Cut Off 2025 in order to be admitted into one of the participating Colleges. It will be made available online a few days following the results announcement. INI CET 2024 cutoff: Qualifying percentile
| Percentile | Category |
|---|---|
| 50th | Unreserved (UR), EWS/ Sponsored/ Deputed/ Foreign Nation/ Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) |
| 45th | SC/ST/OBC |
| 45th | Bhutanese Nationals (PGI Chandigarh Only) |
Seat Allocation
The seat allocation for the available postgraduate seats in participating INIs shall be done through online mode only. The seat allocation shall be conducted for at least 2 rounds followed by an open round. For 1st and 2nd round of seat allocation, qualified candidates will be called for seat allocation from the list of eligible candidates for admission. The seat allocation shall be done in order of merit, choices made by the candidate and as per the reservation policies of individual INIs with regards to Institutional preference, community reservation (OBC, SC,ST, EWS etc) AND PwBD as applicable, through a process of Institute-wise synchronisation of seat allocation (In SAS). List of Participating Institutes for INI CET July 2024 Session
- AIIMS New Delhi
- AIIMS Bhopal
- AIIMS Bhubaneswar
- AIIMS Jodhpur
- AIIMS Nagpur
- AIIMS Patna
- AIIMS Raipur
- AIIMS Rishikesh
- AIIMS Bibinagar
- AIIMS Bhatinds
- AIIMS Deoghar
- AIIMS Mangalagiri
- AIIMS Raebareli
- AIIMS Kalyani
- AIIMS Bilaspur
- AIIMS Gorakhpur
- AIIMS Guwahati
- AIIMS Rajkot
- JIPER, Puducherry
- NIMHANS, Bengaluru
- PGIMER, Chandigarh
- SCTIMST, Trivadrum
