AIIMS INI-CET July 2026 Session Application - Dates, Eligibility, OTR, Fees, Apply Online at aiimsexams.ac.in

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• Updated March 30, 2026 04:48 PM
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• AIIMS INI-CET July 2026 Session application is open on the AIIMS examination portal, and eligible candidates for MD, MS, DM (6 years), MCh (6 years) and MDS programmes must complete online registration at aiimsexams.ac.in within the specified July 2026 cycle dates.

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AIIMS INI-CET July 2026 Session Application - Overview

• The Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI-CET) is conducted by All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi for postgraduate medical and dental admissions in Institutes of National Importance. The July 2026 Session covers seats in AIIMS, JIPMER, PGIMER, NIMHANS and other participating institutes for the July 2026 academic intake.

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AIIMS INI-CET July 2026 Eligibility Criteria

• INI-CET July 2026 eligibility is tied to degree, internship, minimum marks and institutional recognition requirements.
• Educational qualification
• MBBS degree (for MD/MS/DM/MCh) or BDS degree (for MDS) from a university recognised by National Medical Commission or Dental Council of India, as applicable.
• Candidates must have completed compulsory rotating internship by the cut-off date specified for the July 2026 Session.
• Applicants from INIs like AIIMS may have additional institutional rules, which are detailed in the prospectus.
• Minimum marks and category rules
• A minimum aggregate percentage in MBBS/BDS is typically required (for example, around 55 percent for General/OBC and 50 percent for SC/ST, based on previous notifications; check the current AIIMS prospectus for exact numbers).
• Candidates must also fulfil any specific bond or service obligations mentioned by their parent institutions where applicable.
• Internship and other conditions
• Internship must be completed by the date notified for the INI-CET July 2026 Session; candidates still undergoing internship beyond this cut-off are not eligible.
• Applicants should ensure registration with the State Medical Council or Medical Council of India / National Medical Commission where required.

AIIMS INI-CET July 2026 Application Fee and Documents Required

• Application fee and payment
• AIIMS prescribes category-wise fees for INI-CET, payable only through online modes integrated into the exam portal.
• Different fee slabs apply to General/OBC, SC/ST and PwBD candidates as notified in the July 2026 prospectus.
• Payment options include debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI, and the fee is generally non-refundable once paid.
• Documents and image specifications
• Candidates should keep the following ready before starting the INI-CET July 2026 Session application:
• Scanned recent colour passport-size photograph (as per size and background guidelines).
• Scanned signature and thumb impression in specified format.
• MBBS/BDS degree details and internship completion date.
• Category certificate for reserved categories, if applicable.
• Photo identity proof details (Aadhaar, passport, PAN or others as allowed).
• All images must meet the AIIMS specifications on size, resolution and format; non-compliant uploads can lead to rejection during scrutiny.

AIIMS INI-CET July 2026 Exam Date, Pattern and Result

• Exam date and mode
• AIIMS conducts the INI-CET July Session as a single-day computer-based test across multiple cities. For 2026, the exam is scheduled in mid-May as per the AIIMS calendar and notifications.
• Basic exam pattern
• The INI-CET exam pattern broadly includes:
• Computer-based test with multiple-choice questions.
• Around 200 questions covering pre-clinical, para-clinical and clinical subjects of MBBS/BDS level.
• Duration of about 3 hours with a single session.
• Marking scheme with 1 mark for each correct answer and negative marking for incorrect responses as per AIIMS rules.
• Result and result link
• INI-CET July 2026 results will be declared online, and candidates can view their score and rank through the AIIMS login.
• Result will be accessible via the INI-CET result link after logging in with registration number and password at aiimsexams.ac.in/otr.
• Only candidates scoring at or above the cut-off will be eligible for counselling and seat allocation as per institutional norms.

Q5. What is the exam date for INI-CET July 2026 Session

• AIIMS has scheduled the INI-CET July 2026 exam in mid-May 2026, with recent schedules indicating a mid-May date; the final day and shift will be confirmed in the official notice and admit card.