AIIMS INI-CET January 2026 Registrations Begin: Direct Admission Gateway to Top Medical Institutes
Published 2 Oct 20252 min read519 Views
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has officially commenced the online registration process for the Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI-CET) for the January 2026 academic session. This is the mandatory entrance exam for admission to prestigious postgraduate courses like MD, MS, DM (6 years), M.Ch. (6 years), MDS, and MD (Hospital Administration) across all AIIMS institutes and other top institutions of national importance.
Medical aspirants preparing for their PG entrance must note the revised application process and the stringent deadlines set by AIIMS.
INI-CET January 2026: The Complete Schedule
Candidates are advised to adhere strictly to the following official timeline for the registration and examination:
| Event | Date (2025) |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Closing Date | October 21 (by 5:00 PM) |
| Status Check & Correction Window | October 24 to October 26 |
| Final Status & Admit Card Upload | November 1 |
| INI-CET Examination Date | November 9 (Sunday) |
| Result Declaration (Tentative) | November 15 |
Eligibility and Application Details
Accepting Institutions
The INI-CET score is accepted by all AIIMS institutes across the country, along with the following Institutes of National Importance (INIs):
- JIPMER Puducherry
- PGIMER Chandigarh
- NIMHANS Bengaluru
- SCTIMST Trivandrum
Key Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must possess an MBBS degree from a recognized institution.
- Internship Deadline: The one-year compulsory rotatory internship must be completed on or before November 30, 2025.
- Minimum Aggregate Marks (for General Category): A minimum of 55% aggregate in MBBS is typically required. The final eligibility is subject to meeting the required NEET PG cut-off percentile (50th for General/EWS and 45th for Reserved Categories) to qualify for INI-CET.
- Registration: Possession of a registration certificate issued by the National Medical Commission (NMC) or a State Medical Council (SMC) is mandatory.
Application Fee Structure
The application fee is payable online and varies by category:
| Category | Application Fee (in INR) |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/Foreign National/OCI/Sponsored | Rs. 4,000/- |
| SC/ST/EWS Applicants | Rs. 3,200/- |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | Exempted from fee |
Important Note on Certificates
Reserved category candidates must upload valid certificates during the registration process. Specifically, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificates must be valid for the 2025–26 financial year, and EWS (Economically Weaker Section) certificates must be issued between April 1 and the registration closing date (October 21, 2025).
Aspirants are advised to visit the official AIIMS website, https://www.aiimsexams.ac.in/, to complete the One Time Registration (OTR) process which has simplified the previous two-stage registration system. Review the official prospectus thoroughly to ensure all details and documents are uploaded correctly before the deadline.
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