INI CET 2026 January Session Registration Begins: Check Key Dates and Application Process
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has commenced the online registration process for the Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI-CET) 2026 for the January session.
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has commenced the online registration process for the Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI-CET) 2026 for the January session. This is the gateway for admission to postgraduate medical courses (MD, MS, M.Ch (6 years), DM (6 years), MDS) at all AIIMS institutions, JIPMER Puducherry, PGIMER Chandigarh, NIMHANS Bengaluru, and SCTIMST Trivandrum.
Aspirants for the medical stream must complete their registration before the deadline.
Important Dates for INI-CET January 2026
Candidates must adhere to the following schedule:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Start Date | September 30, 2025 |
| Online Registration Closing Date | October 21, 2025 (by 5:00 PM) |
| Status Check and Correction Window for Rejected Images | October 24 to October 26, 2025 |
| Final Status of Registration and Admit Card Upload | November 1, 2025 |
| INI-CET Examination Date | November 9, 2025 (Sunday) |
| Result Declaration (Tentative) | November 15, 2025 |
Key Application Details
1. Application Process The application process is conducted entirely online on the official AIIMS website: https://www.aiims.edu/. The process involves:
- One-Time Registration (OTR): Registering basic personal details.
- Application Form Filling: Providing educational qualifications, internship details, and selecting the examination city.
- Uploading Documents: Uploading a passport-size photo, signature, and left-hand thumb impression as per the specified format. Reserved category candidates must also upload valid certificates.
- Fee Payment: Paying the application fee online.
2. Eligibility Criteria To be eligible, candidates must:
- Possess an MBBS/BDS degree from a recognized University/Institute.
- Have completed or be completing the mandated 12-month compulsory rotatory internship on or before November 30, 2025.
- Be registered with the National Medical Commission (NMC)/Medical Council of India (MCI) or State Medical Council (SMC).
3. Application Fee The fee varies by category:
- General/OBC/Foreign National/OCI applicants: ₹4,000
- SC/ST/EWS applicants: ₹3,200
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are exempted from the fee.
4. Reserved Category Certificate Validity Aspirants should pay close attention to the validity period for category certificates:
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificates must be valid for the financial year 2025-26.
- EWS (Economically Weaker Section) certificates must be valid for the financial year 2025-26 and issued within the specified dates.
Candidates are strongly advised to check the detailed prospectus on the official website before applying and to submit their forms well before the final closing date of October 21, 2025.
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