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Overview
AIIMS PG exam has been replaced by INI CET exam. INI CET 2026 exam for the July session is scheduled on May 17, 2026.The exam is conducted for admission into MD/MS/DM-6yrs/MCH-6yrs and MDS courses. The Result Notification will be released on 23rd May, 2026 (Saturday).
- The INI CET 2026 July Session application process is expected to start from 2nd week of March 2026.
- You can view INI CET 2026 result PDF on the official website upon its release irrespective of any separate login process. INI CET 2026 cut-off percentile for General, EWS, foreign candidates is the 50th percentile. Check Top Participating Colleges
As per INI CET 2026 exam pattern is online computer-based. The question paper includes both single correct-choice and multiple correct-choice questions. You will be asked for a total of 200 questions carrying +1 mark each. There is a provision of -1/3 per incorrect answer, however, unattended questions are marked as 0.
Check: INI CET 2026 Registration
AIIMS PG (INI CET) 2026 July Session Dates
INI CET 2026 July session exam dates have been released on the official website. Let’s check out the same as follows:
| INI-CET PG (MD/MS/M.Ch (6 years) /DM(6 years)/MDS) July, 2026 Session | |
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| Entrance Examination | 17th May, 2026 (Sunday) |
| Result Notification | 23rd May, 2026 (Saturday) |
| Start of Counselling Process (Mock Round) | Dates will be declared later. |
| 1st Round of Counselling | Dates will be declared later. |
| 2nd Round of Counselling | Dates will be declared later. |
| Open Round of Counselling | Dates will be declared later. |
As we have already discussed the exam has been replaced with INI CET exam, let’s check the highlights of the same:
| Particulars | Details |
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| INI CET Full Form | Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test |
| Conducted by | AIIMS, New Delhi |
| Exam Frequency | Twice (January and July Session) |
| Exam Mode | Computer-based Test (Online) |
| Courses Offered for Admission | MD, MS, DM (6 yrs), MCh (6 yrs), and MDS |
| Application Fees |
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| Application Mode | Online |
| Number of Test Cities | 135 |
| INI CET Score Accepting Colleges |
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AIIMS PG (INI CET) 2026 Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for appearing at INI CET 2026 exam has been provided by us below:
- Must possess an MBBS degree for MD/MS/DM-6yrs/MCH-6yrs and BDS degree for MDS courses from a university accredited by the National Medical Commission/Medical Council of India.
- Completed the required period of 12 months of compulsory rotating Internship/Practical training on or before 31st January 2026 for all INIs. Candidates who complete their internship after 31st January, 2026 are not eligible for Registration in this examination
- The minimum qualifying marks for SC/ST categories is 50% in aggregate
- The minimum qualifying marks for OBC/EWS categories is 55% in aggregate
- For Persons with Benchmark Disabilities [PWBD] candidates the minimum aggregate as aforementioned will be applicable for the category to which the candidate belongs shall apply
- The eligibility of Sponsored Candidates concerning the minimum marks in aggregate in all the MBBS/BDS professional examinations will be the same as for candidates mentioned above
- For Indian National candidates who have graduated from foreign Universities, marks obtained in the FMGE (Foreign Medical Graduate Examination) conducted by the National Board of Examination (NBE), shall be considered instead of aggregate marks. The minimum qualifying marks is similar in this scenario also.
AIIMS PG (INI CET) 2026 Application Form
The basic and simple steps for INI CET 2026 registration are as follows:
- Visit the official website, i.e., aiimsexams.ac.in
- Navigate to the “Academic Course” section
- Click on ‘INI CET 2026’
- Now click on “Registration & Basic Candidate Information and Generation of Code”
- Enter your name
- Provide your valid email ID and mobile number
- Choose your course (MD/ MS/ MCh/6 years, DM/6 years, or MDS)
- Upload your photograph, signature, and left thumb impression
- Payment of INI CET 2026 application fee
AIIMS PG (INI CET) 2026 Admit Card
INI CET 2026 admit card is likely to be available for downloading from 1st week of May 2026. It is one of the vital documents and gatepass to appear for INI CET 2026 exam without their respective admit card. Let’s check some important steps related to INI CET 2026 admit card as mentioned below:
- Go to the official website, aiimsexams.ac.in
- Search for the “MyPage” link and click on it
- Enter your login credentials, Registration ID, Password and Exam Unique Code (EUC), generated post-completion of examination
- View and download INI CET 2026 admit card and take printout copies (at least 2)
- Upon downloading check all the details mentioned
In case of any discrepancies, reach the helpline number 1800117898 (Monday to Friday: 10.00 am to 05.00 pm, Saturday: 10.00 am to 01.00 pm, excluding National Holidays).
AIIMS PG (INI CET) 2026 Exam Pattern
INI CET 2026 exam pattern is entirely online and administered as a computer-based test. Let’s check the insights of INI CET 2026 exam pattern from the table below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Online (Computer-based Test) |
| Duration | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
| Question Type | Objective type of questions of varying types (including Single Correct Choice and Multiple Correct Choice questions) |
| Number of Questions | 200 |
| Total Marks | 200 |
| Marking Scheme | +1 for correct, 0 for unattempted ones |
| Negative Marking | Yes, -1/3 deduction per incorrect attempts |
AIIMS PG (INI CET) 2026 Syllabus
INI CET 2026 syllabus will be released from the end of AIIMS in the form of information brochure. Generally, the syllabus for MD and MS courses includes topics of Pre-Clinical Phase, Para-clinical Phase, and Clinical Phase. On the other hand, the syllabus of MDS courses includes topics of Dental Science and Basic Clinical Science.
INI CET 2026 Syllabus for MD and MS Courses
All core units of MD and MS courses of INI CET 2026 exam are:
| Section | Units | Sub Topics |
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| Pre Clinical Science | Biochemistry |
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| Anatomy |
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| Physiology |
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| Para Clinical Science | Pharmacology |
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| Pathology |
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| Forensic Medicine |
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| Microbiology |
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| Community Medicine | - | |
| Clinical Science Subjects | Obstetrics |
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| Pediatrics |
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| Gynaecology |
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| Clinical Postings |
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| Community Medicine |
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| Surgery and allied subjects |
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| Medicine and allied subjects |
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INI CET 2026 Syllabus for MDS Courses
The units of INI CET 2026 syllabus of MDS courses are as follows:
| Section | Units | Sub Topics |
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| Dental Science | Dental Materials |
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| Oral Pathology and Oral Microbiology |
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| Oral Medicine and Radiology |
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| Biostatistics |
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| Basic Clinical Science | Embryology & Oral Histology |
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| General human physiology |
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AIIMS PG (INI CET) 2026 Answer Key
INI CET 2026 answer key releases in two parts, i.e., memory-based (unofficial) and official ones. You can download the answer key and check all of your responses. It is also possible to get a probable score before publication of result.
AIIMS PG (INI CET) 2026 Result
INI CET 2026 result or scorecard notification announcement date is May 24, 2026. The result will be announced in the form of a scorecard. The instructions for downloading INI CET 2026 result are as follows:
- Go to the official website, aiimsexams.ac.in
- Click on “INI CET 2026 Result for July Session PDF” link
- View and download INI CET 2026 result along with the roll number
- Take a printout copy of INI CET 2026 result for further uses
AIIMS PG (INI CET) 2026 Cut Off
INI CET 2026 cut off marks for different AIIMS campuses will be available soon as soon as the result declares. The minimum INI CET 2026 cut off percentile set for different category of students are detailed below:
| Categories | INI CET 2026 Cut Off Percentile |
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| General/ Unreserved, EWS, Sponsored & Foreign Nationals | 50th Percentile |
| OBC, SC, ST, PwD | 45th Percentile |
| Bhutanese Nationals (PGI-Chandigarh only) | 45th Percentile |
INI CET 2026 Tie Breaking Policy
In the event of two or more students obtain same INI CET 2026 marks, a tie breaking policy will be implemented. As per INI CET 2026 tie-breaking policy:
- Candidates with fewer negative responses in INI CET 2026 exam, will be ranked
- If the tie persists, students of older age will be considered for ranking
INI CET 2026 Counselling
INI CET 2026 counselling process is held in four rounds. The tentative number of seats available in each specialty for the July 2026 session will be uploaded separately. To appear for INI CET 2026 counselling session, you need to register following the below-mentioned steps:
- Go to the official website, aiimsexams.ac.in
- Enter your login information, including registration ID, Registration Unique Code (RUC), password, and captcha image.
- Enter contact details, personal details, academic qualifications, internship details, INI CET 2026 score, and NMC/SMC registration.
- The registration number generated will be sent to the registered email address and mobile number.
INI CET 2026 Reservation of Seats
Number of seats reserved for different category of students for INI CET 2026 exam has been tabulated below:
| Categories | Seat Reservation in Percentage |
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| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 15% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 7.5% |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 27% |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 10% |
Eligibility
AIIMS PG 2026 has been replaced by INI CET 2026. The minimum eligibility criteria for INI CET 2026 clearly state that the applicant must have an MBBS/BDS degree and should have completed their one-year rotational internship from any recognized medical institute in India. Those who are currently an intern in any of the medical practices are not eligible.
- There is no limit on age and the number of attempts while appearing for the exam. A candidate must have scored a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate (50% for SC/ST category candidates) to be eligible to apply.
- 49.5% of the total Post-Graduate seats (excluding Sponsored/Foreign National candidates) are reserved for ST/SC/OBC (Non-creamy layer) students. Reserved Category candidates have to submit a valid caste certificate during the admission process. To learn more about the eligibility of INI CET click on the link given below
Eligibility Criteria for INI CET 2026
| Criteria | Description |
|---|---|
| Age limit | No limit |
| Number of attempts | No limit |
| Nationality | Indian Nationals OCI/ NRI Foreign Nationals |
| Minimum qualification | MBBS/ BDS degree from a recognized institute |
| Minimum marks in the qualifying examination | GEN/ OBC/ GEN PWD: 55% SC/ ST/ SC-PWD/ ST-PWD: 50% |
Test takers are requested to check AIIMS PG eligibility criteria. In case a candidate is found ineligible to appear in the exam, then his or her application can be cancelled based on the following eligibility guidelines adopted by the AIIMS:
- For MD/MS degree, a candidate needs to hold an MBBS degree from any university duly recognized by the Medical Council of India or State Medical Councils.
- Likewise, a BDS degree from any university duly recognized by the Dental Council of India or State Dental Council is mandatory for getting admission into MDS courses.
- A candidate must have completed his or her 12-month rotating Internship/ Practical Training.
The following marks in aggregate are required to be scored by a candidate in order to be eligible for a seat in the MBBS/BDS courses at AIIMS:
- The candidates belonging to SC/ST category must have scored at least 50% marks in aggregate.
- General and OBC category candidates must have got scored a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate.
Note: Candidates who fail to complete their MBBS internship will be ineligible for the Final Registration as per AIIMS PG 2026 eligibility criteria.
Minimum Cut off Scores for INI CET 2026
AIIMS PG Selection is solely based on the marks scored in the entrance examination. Minimum cut-off marks for AIIMS PG is usually at 50th percentile.
Institutional Preference for AIIMS Graduates in AIIMS PG 2026
- Those candidates who have graduated from AIIMS, New Delhi will be given first preference for admission against 50% of the total available seats.
- Any remaining seats will be made available to open general category candidates on the basis of their performance in the AIIMS PG Entrance Examination.
The allocation of the subjects chosen by candidate will be done on the basis of AIIMS PG Counselling and cutoff.
Eligibility Criteria for ‘Sponsored’ Candidates
Given below are the document requirements for ‘Sponsored’ candidates:-
- Sponsored candidates must register online & fill the online AIIMS PG Application Form.
- Candidates who are permanent employees of any Central/State Government/Armed Forces or the Public Sector Undertaking/Autonomous Body can be sponsored by the respective Government/Defence Authorities or the Competent Authorities of PSU/Autonomous Body to apply for AIIMS PG courses.
- Educational cost for candidates opting a postgraduate (MD/MS/MDS) course that is not available in the state will be sponsored by a State Government. A certificate for non-availability of that course in that state, which is duly signed by the Secretary/Director General of Health Services of the Central / State Government/ DGAFMS/Competent Authority or PSU/Autonomous Body viz Director/Executive Head of the concerned organization, must be submitted for sponsorship for AIIMS PG courses.
- Candidate can be sponsored for only one subject that must be mentioned clearly in the sponsorship form by the sponsoring authority.
- No sponsored candidate will be paid any emoluments by the AIIMS during the training period.
- Sponsored candidates need to submit the sponsorship certificate in original from their employer with the Application Form and Registration Slip to the Asstt. Controller of Examination, AIIMS, New Delhi-110 608 by the Final Registration deadline. Those who fail to do so can submit it before the date of issue of AIIMS PG Admit Cards, otherwise, their candidature will stand cancelled.
Eligibility Criteria for Foreign Nationals/ Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)
Given below are the document requirements for Foreign Nationals/OCI candidates:
- Foreign nationals are required to fill in the online AIIMS PG 2026 Application Form indicating the choice of subject (only one) for admission to Postgraduate courses for MD/MS/M.Ch. (6 yrs.)/MDS degree.
- All international applicants must send their Registration Slip of Online Application through Diplomatic Channel. They must also appear in the competitive entrance examination along with other candidates. An ‘Advance Copy’ is required to be submitted at AIIMS, New Delhi before the last date of online registration. However, the application of all such candidates will be processed only after receipt of the same through Diplomatic Channel.
- The foreign nationals will be considered against the seats in the ‘Sponsored’ category for MD/MS/MDS courses.
- Seats are not reserved in any discipline for foreign nationals.
- Nominations/No objection for candidate should reach the Examination Section before the date of issue of the Admit Card, otherwise, their candidature will not be considered.
- No emoluments will be paid by AIIMS to the Foreign National candidates.
Submission of Caste Certificate By SC/ST/OBC Candidates
Once the AIIMS PG Results will be out, candidates from SC/ST/OBC category need to submit, with other relevant documents, an attested copy of a certificate from any one of the following authorities which states that candidate belongs to SC/ST/OBC category.
- District Magistrate, Additional District Magistrate, Collector, Deputy Commissioner, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Deputy Collector, 1st Class Stipendiary Magistrate, City Magistrate, Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Taluka Magistrate, Executive Magistrate, Extra Assistant Commissioner.
- Chief Presidency Magistrate/Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate/Presidency Magistrate.
- Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar.
- Sub-Divisional Officer of the area where applicant and his or her family normally resides.
- Administrator/Secretary to Administrator/Development Officer (Lakshadweep Island) or as authorized in the Constitution.
- Candidate must submit an undertaking to the effect of his/her caste. Any difference in the caste certificate will lead to cancellation of registration.
- Certificate from any other person/authority will not be accepted.
- The name, designation and the seal of the officer should be clear in the certificate.
INI CET 2026 Reservation Criteria
49.5% of the total Post-Graduate seats excluding those for Sponsored/Foreign National candidates are reserved for the candidates belonging to ST/SC/OBC (Non-creamy layer) for AIIMS PG Admissions. Category wise reservation of seats for AIIMS PG 2026 is given below:
| CATEGORY | PERCENTAGE OF RESERVATION |
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| Students graduated from AIIMS | 25.25% |
| General + Sponsored/Foreign National | 25.25% |
| Scheduled Category (SC) | 15% |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 7.5% |
| Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) | 27% |
Reservation Criteria for Orthopedic Physically Handicapped Candidates:
- The qualifying marks for AIIMS PG 2020 for an Orthopedically Physically Handicapped candidate will be as those applicable to other category students. OPH category candidates have to submit a valid document certifying his/her physical disability, issued by a duly constituted and authorized Medical Board of the State or Central Govt. Hospitals/Institutions.
- MD/MS programme: 3% of the total seats are reserved for Orthopedic Physically Handicapped (OPH). The seat allocation will be done according to their rank in the merit from the seats reserved in OPH category. In case seats are left vacant after the counselling process, then they filled by the candidates from the general category. In MDS programme: No seats are reserved for OPH candidates.
- For reserved category admissions, those candidates will be considered whose lower limbs have been disabled 50-70%. In case OPH category candidates with disability of 50-70% are not available and the seats are left unfilled, then students having disability of 40-50% on the lower limbs will be given the chance to fill those seats.
- Although we can see that a lot of opportunities are given to applicants in the form of seat reservation for state applicants and other backward classes, there are only 550+ seats available across the seven AIIMS in the country.
AIIMS PG 2026 Eligibility FAQs
Ques: What is the eligibility criteria for AIIMS PG 2026?
Ans: AIIMS PG 2026 minimum eligibility criteria is:
- For MD/MS degree, a candidate needs to hold an MBBS degree from any university duly recognized by the Medical Council of India or State Medical Councils.
- BDS degree from any university duly recognized by the Dental Council of India or State Dental Council is mandatory for getting admission into MDS courses.
- A candidate must have completed his or her 12-month rotating Internship/ Practical Training.
Ques: Can I apply for AIIMS PG offline?
Ques: Is there any reservation in AIIMS PG?
Ques: Is it compulsory to submit the category certificates while applying for AIIMS PG?
Ques: Who decides the AIIMS PG eligibility criteria for 2026?
Ques: What details are included in the AIIMS PG 2026 eligibility criteria?
Ques: Why is AIIMS PG conducted?
Ques: Why are AIIMS PG 2026 eligibility criteria important for admission?
Application Process
INI CET application form 2025 for July Session is expected to made available from 1st week of March 2025 by All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS). To be eligible for INI CET PG students must have minimum aggregate marks in MBBS degree of 55% for general category candidates and 50% for SC/ST candidates.
- Registration fees for INI CET 2025 July session is Rs.4000 for general and OBC candidates and Rs. 3200 for SC/ST and EWS candidates. Candidates have to pay the fees online.
- The exam date for the INI CET 2025 July Session is May 18, 2025.
| INI CET Registration 2025 Direct Link – (Soon) |
Before starting with the registration process, make sure to keep ready all the documents required for filling INI CET application form 2025. You are required to upload scanned images of your passport-size photograph and signature in jpg format as per the dimensions specified.
Check: INI CET 2025 Admit Card
Ques: What are the basic requirements for INI CET registration?
- Valid E-mail Id
- Valid mobile number
- Scanned image of a passport-sized photograph
- Scanned image of the candidate’s signature
- Scanned image of the candidate’s thumb impression
Ques: What are the specification of photograph required to attach in INI CET application form 2025?
Ques: Doen INI CET contains final and basic registration?
AIIMS PG 2025 Important dates (July Session)
| Particulars | AIIMS PG 2025DM / MCH (3 yrs) For July 2025 Session (Tentative) |
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| Application Form Start | 1st week of March 2025 |
| Last Date | 1st week of April 2025 |
| INI-CET PG Exam Date 2025 | May 18, 2025 |
| INI-CET PG Result Date 2025 | May 24, 2025 |
How to Fill AIIMS PG 2025 Application Form?
Candidates need to be very careful while filling AIIMS PG 2025 Application Form, as any incomplete application forms or application forms with inaccurate details will be cancelled by the AIIMS Delhi. Candidates must follow all the steps to submit AIIMS PG 2025 application form –
There are six steps for filling the application form. The step by step procedure for filling the application form is as follows:
Step 1: Register Online
- Visit the official website of AIIMS (aiimsexams.org).
- First, you need to register on the official website.
- Click on “New Registrations” tab.
- Candidates need to select the course for their desired PG program in the registration section.
- The registration form will appear on your computer screen.
- Enter your name and other personal details along with your valid email ID and mobile number.
- The login ID and password will be sent via email or SMS after successful registration.
Step 2: Enter Qualification Details on the Application form
- Candidates need to login by using their login ID and password.
- In this step, candidates have to carefully fill their educational qualification, details of internship and medical registration number.
Step 3: Select Exam Center
- Candidates have to select an exam center of their choice from the list of 24 cities. The exam center will be allotted to candidates on the basis of their choice and availability of center.
Step 4: Payment of Application fee
- Candidates can pay the application fee for AIIMS PG 2025 via debit card/credit card/net banking.
- The application fee will be INR1500 for general, OBC & other categories candidates and INR 1200 for SC/ST category.
- OPH candidates do not have to pay the application fee.
Step 5: Upload Signature, Photograph and Thumb Expression
- Candidates need to upload their scanned signature, photograph and thumb expression in JPG/JPEG format. The size must be between 10 KB to 100 KB.
- The photograph must be clicked within six months
Step 6: Registration Slip
- After successful registration, candidates are advised to take a printout of the registration slip for future use.
- Candidates should then log out.
Details To be Filled in AIIMS PG Application Form
There are various sections in AIIMS PG 2025 application form. Candidates must fill all the sections carefully. The various details in the application form are as follows:
| Details | Filling Criteria |
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| Personal Details | Name Father’s Name Mother’s Name Gender Date of birth Category Nationality Marital Status Email ID Mobile Number |
| Qualification Details | Qualifying examination Name of college/university Date of admission and pass out Marks Obtained Percentage in aggregate Internship Details |
| Images to be uploaded | Photograph Signature Thumb Impression |
Note: Candidates must fill all the details that are asked on AIIMS PG 2025 application form.
AIIMS PG 2025 Application Form Correction
- Once the form is submitted, candidates cannot make any corrections in AIIMS PG 2025 application form.
- Therefore, they need to be very careful while filling the application form.
- Candidates are recommended to verify all the details entered by them in the application form before submitting it.
AIIMS PG 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates seeking to apply in any of the All India Institutes of Medical Sciences must fulfil the below-mentioned eligibility criteria for AIIMS PG
For MD/MS/MDS/M.Ch (6 years)/DM (6 years) Courses:
- Qualifying Exam: Candidate should have MBBS or BDS degree recognized by the Medical Council of India/Dental Council of India.
- Internship: Candidate should be completed the 12 months of rotating internship/practical training on or before July 30, 2025.
- Minimum Marks: Candidates should secure 55% marks in aggregate (50% for SC/ST candidates) in the qualifying exam.
For DM/M.Ch. & MD (Hospital Administration):
- Age Criteria: Must not exceed 35 years as on July 1, 2025.
- Qualifying Exam: Candidates must have a degree in MD/MS or DNB from any recognized university.
AIIMS PG Application Form 2025 FAQs
Ques: Where will I get the application form?
Ques: I belong to OBC category. Can I apply?
Ques: How many courses are offered through AIIMS PG 2025?
Ques: What should be the size of images that I need to upload while filling the application form?
Ques: I forgot to enter some details in the application form. Can I correct it now?
Ques. Can I fill the AIIMS PG 2025 registration form for the July session if I could not clear the previous examination?
Ques. Can I change the city/centre of the examination after completion of the last date?
Ques. Why does it take so long to provide the final status of my application?
Ques. Is AIIMS PG 2025 result sent individually to candidates?
Ques. What happens when 2 candidates get same marks in AIIMS PG 2025 DM /MCH (3 yrs)?
Ques. Can I fill AIIMS PG 2025 application form offline?
Ques: Do I have to register twice for the exam?
Ques: Can I fill application through offline mode?
Ques: Is modification possible in the details entered in the application or uploaded images?
Syllabus
INI CET exam pattern 2024 for the July session will be released by AIIMS with the official brochure. INI CET is the medical entrance exam and will be conducted in computer-based mode. The total mark of INI CET is 200. A total of 200 questions will be asked. The duration of the exam is 3 hours.
Latest Updates:
The marking scheme of INI CET 2024 is:
- For each correct answer, 1 mark will be awarded.
- For each wrong answer, ⅓ mark will be deducted.
- To the no-response question, no marks will be given.
INI CET exam for the July session will start on May 19, 2024. INI CET registration for the July session is expected to start from 1st week of March 2024. To get more information about INI CET July session you must visit the official website, aiimsexams.ac.in.
Ques: What is good score in INI CET?
Ques: What is the rank of 140 marks in INI CET?
INI CET 2024 Exam Pattern Highlights
| Mode of Examination | Online mode i.e. CBT (Computer Based Test) |
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| Number of papers | 1 |
| Number of questions | For MS/MD: One paper of 200 MCQ For MDS: One paper of 90 MCQ |
| Question Paper Type | Multiple-choice questions |
| INI CET Total Marks | For MS/MD: 200 marks For MDS: 90 marks |
| Exam duration | For MS/MD: 3 hours (180 minutes) For MDS: 1.5 hours (90 minutes) |
| Exam Language | English |
INI CET 2024 Exam Pattern in Detail
AIIMS administers INI CET Exam and there will be a single question paper consisting of multiple-choice questions based on the syllabus of MBBS programmes. The objective questions will be based on the syllabus of M.B.B.S and BDS programmes for MS/MD and MDS respectively.
- Mode: The exam will be conducted through online (CBT) mode.
- Duration: 180 minutes will be provided for the MD/MS courses and 90 minutes for MDS course.
- Language: The exam will be asked in English language.
- Type of Questions: Multiple choice questions will be asked in the exam.
- Number of Questions: 200 questions will be asked from MD/MS and 90 questions form MDS.
- Subjects or Syllabus: The objective questions for MS/MD will be included from the subjects taught at M.B.B.S level. The objective questions for MDS will be included from the subjects taught at BDS level.
- Marking Scheme: 1 mark will be provided for one correct answer.
- Negative Marking: -1/3 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
Type of Questions asked in INI CET
- Single best answer type
- Multiple true-false types
- Match the following type
- Sequential arrangements type
- Multiple completion type
- Reason-assertion type
- Extended matching items/questions (EMI/EMQ).
INI CET 2024 Marking Scheme
The conducting body AIIMS will employ negative marking for evaluation. 1/3rd marks will be deducted for incorrect answer from the total.
- For multiple-choice questions, out of four candidates should mark only one option as the answer.
- The marking scheme involves negative marking where every correct answer will add one mark and an incorrect answer will deduct 1/3rd marks from the total.
- No marks will be allotted or deducted for unanswered questions.
| Type of Question | Positive Marks | Negative Marks |
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| Single best answer type | +1 | -1/3 |
| Multiple true-false types | +1/5 | -1/5 |
| Match the following type | +1/4 | -1/4 |
| Sequential arrangements type | +1 | -1 |
| Multiple completion type | +1/4 | -1/4 |
| Reason-assertion type | +1/4 | -1/4 |
| Extended matching items/questions (EMI/EMQ). | +1/2 | -1/2 |
INI CET 2024 Syllabus
INI CET syllabus includes Pre-clinical, Para-clinical and Clinical Phase from the M.B.B.S syllabus. The subjects divided into each of these phases should be thoroughly studied by the aspirants.
INI CET 2024 Syllabus for MS/MD is listed below:
- Anatomy
- Biochemistry
- Physiology
- Community Medicine
- Forensic Medicine
- Pathology
- Pharmacology
- Microbiology
- Clinical postings inwards
- OPDs
- Community Medicine
- Medicine and allied subjects (Psychiatry, Dermatology)
- Obstetrics
- Gynaecology
- Paediatrics
- Surgery and allied subjects (Anesthesiology, E.N.T., Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics)
- Clinical postings
Aspirants who seek admission for MDS programme in AIIMS should study the following syllabus taught for BDS.
INI CET 2024 Syllabus for MDS is listed below:
- General Anatomy including Embryology and Histology
- General Human Physiology
- Biochemistry
- Dental Anatomy, Embryology and Oral histology
- General Pathology
- General Microbiology
- Dental Materials
- General and Dental Pharmacology & Therapeutics
- Preclinical Conservative Dentistry
- Preclinical orthodontics
- Preclinical Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
- General Medicine
- General Surgery
- Oral Pathology &Oral Microbiology
- Public Health Dentistry
- Periodontology
- Oral Medicine & Radiology
- Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
- Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics
- Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
- Paediatric & Preventive Dentistry
Here is tabulation of Pre-clinical, Para-clinical and Clinical Phase for both MS/MD and MDS:
| Phase | Syllabus for MS/MD | Syllabus for MDS |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-clinical | Anatomy | Preclinical Conservative Dentistry |
| Bio-chemistry | Preclinical orthodontics | |
| Physiology | Preclinical Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge | |
| General Anatomy including Embryology and Histology | ||
| Dental Anatomy, Embryology and Oral histology | ||
| General Human Physiology & Biochemistry | ||
| Dental Anatomy, Embryology and Oral histology | ||
| Para-clinical | Community Medicine | General Medicine |
| Forensic Medicine | General Surgery | |
| Pathology | Periodontology | |
| Pharmacology | Oral Medicine & Radiology | |
| Microbiology | Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics | |
| Clinical | Community Medicine | Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery |
| Medicine and allied subjects (Psychiatry, Dermatology) | Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics | |
| Obstetrics | Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge | |
| Gynaecology | Paediatric & Preventive Dentistry | |
| Paediatrics | ||
| Surgery and allied subjects (Anaesthesiology, E.N.T., Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics) | ||
| Clinical postings |
INI CET subject-wise weightage
Only four months are left for INI CET July session. So the subject wise weightage will you to understand and plan your study accordingly.
| Topic | Number of Questions | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| Surgery, Ent, Orthopedics & Anesthesia | 30 | 15% |
| Medicine, Dermatology, & Venereology | 26 | 13% |
| Pathology | 17 | 9% |
| Social and Preventive Medicine | 16 | 8% |
| Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 16 | 8% |
| Microbiology | 14 | 7% |
| Pharmacology | 14 | 7% |
| Anatomy | 10 | 5% |
| Physiology | 10 | 5% |
| Biochemistry | 10 | 5% |
| Paediatrics | 10 | 5% |
| Radiodiagnosis and Radiotherapy | 9 | 5% |
| Forensic Medicines | 6 | 3% |
| Ophthalmology | 6 | 3% |
| Psychiatry | 6 | 3% |
INI CET 2024 Exam Books
- INI CET aspirants can prepare using the same syllabus as their UG courses. Applicants who seek admission for MS/MD course should study the M.B.B.S syllabus. MDS course applicants should study the BDS syllabus.
- Aspirants should solve previous years question papers and take mock tests online to check and improve their speed.
- An in-depth preparation is utmost necessary for the examination. Here is list of books for reference to study for INI CET 2024.
| Subject | Book Name | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anatomy | Anatomy (Vol. 1-4) - Exam Success Review MCQs for MBBS Ist Prof & PG Entrance | Brijendra Singh | ISBN-10: 8172339429 ISBN-13: 978-8172339425 |
| Anatomy for MDS | NEET PG MCQs for Dental Students: Anatomy Question Bank (PB) | Singh | ISBN-10: 9386347040 ISBN-13: 978-9386347046 |
| All subjects | AIIMS and All India PG Medical Entrance Examinations: Review Questions 2002-2015 | Arun Kumar | ISBN-10: 9385915320 ISBN-13: 978-9385915321 |
| All subjects for MDS | Complete Review of AIIMS – 25 (PG Dental Entrance Examination) | Aman Sharma / Sandeep Goyal / Simranjit Singh | ISBN-10: 938631035X ISBN-13: 978-9386310354 |
| All subjects | AIIMS: PG Medical Entrance Examination November 2011 (with Explanatory Answers) | Nitin Gupta | ISBN-10: 8123921004 ISBN-13: 978-8123921006 |
| All subjects | DAMS INI CET Medical Entrance Examination, May 2014 | Dr. Bhaskar Krishnamurthy / Dr. Rahul Rajeev / Dr. Sumer Sethi | ISBN-10: 8123925778 ISBN-13: 978-8123925776 |
| All subjects for MDS | Dental Desk (NEET MDS /AIIMS) | Dr. Santokh Singh Dr.Joohi Sharma, Dr.Varun Chopra | ISBN-10: 1632271699 ISBN-13: 978-1632271693 |
INI CET 2024 Exam Day Instructions
- The mode of examination is online i.e. computer-based test. INI CET aspirants should take a few mock tests as experience.
- The test will begin exactly at the time mentioned on the INI CET Admit Card. A prior announcement will be made by the invigilator.
- The duration of the exam is 3 hours for MS/MD and 1.5 hours for MDS
- All questions will carry equal marks.
- There will be only one correct answer for each question from the given four options.
- Negative marking scheme will be employed for evaluating the answers. Applicants should only answer the question if they are sure about it.
- Unanswered questions will not affect the total marks
- One mark will be allotted for each correct answer while 1/3rd marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
- Applicants are required to sign the attendance sheet.
- Admit card should be carried along with a photo identity proof.
INI CET 2024 Exam Pattern FAQs
Ques: How many questions are there in the exam as per INI CET 2024 exam pattern?
Ans: According to the exam pattern of INI CET there will be 200 multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
Ques: What is the duration of INI CET 2024 examination?
Ans: INI CET 2024 for July session will be conducted in the computer-based mode for a duration of 3 hours.
Ques: Is there any negative marking in INI CET 2024 for the January session?
Ans: Yes, the questions in AIIMS PG exam always carry certain negative marks if answered incorrectly.
Ques: Who is the conducting authority of INI CET 2024?
<Ans: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi is the conducting authority of INI CET 2024 July session.
Cut-offs
INI CET 2024 Cut-off is the minimum percentile that candidates should secure in order to pass the entrance exam for Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Masters of Surgery (MS). However, the exam has been replaced by INI CET but the conducting authority is AIIMS Delhi.
AIIMS, New Delhi determines AIIMS PG 2024 cutoff percentile for granting admissions to the postgraduate courses offered by various AIIMS institutes. The percentile score of any candidate is calculated in relation to the performance of the other candidates who had appeared for the Examination.
INI CET Qualifying Cut Off 2024
| Category | Cut Off Percentile |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR), EWS/Sponsored/Deputed/Foreign National/Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) | 50th |
| SC/ST/OBC | 45th |
| Bhutanese Nationals (PGI-Chandigarh only) | 45th |
INI CET 2023 Cut Off: January Session
| Category | MD/MS/MCh/DM | MDS |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 6176 | 14 |
| EWS | 22,466 | 10 |
| OBC | 12,524 | 13 |
| SC | 20,761 | NA |
| ST | 20,004 | NA |
| UR-PwD | 22,506 | NA |
| OBC-PwD | 23,476 | NA |
| SC-Pwd | 17,284 | NA |
INI CET 2021 Cut off for MD/MS/DM/MCh
| Category | Overall Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved | 3036 | 95.528 |
| Unreserved -PWBD | 35987 | 45.981 |
| EWS | 9638 | 85.574 |
| EWS -PWBD | 32478 | 51.017 |
| OBC | 7216 | 89.204 |
| OBC- PWBD | 36237 | 45.446 |
| SC | 18241 | 72.909 |
| SC-PWBD | -- | -- |
| ST | 33308 | 49.900 |
| ST-PWBD | 32232 | 51.511 |
INI CET 2021 Cut off for MDS
| Category | Overall Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved | 24 | 99.710 |
| Unreserved -PWBD | 4016 | 49.597 |
| EWS | 298 | 96.297 |
| EWS –PWBD | -- | -- |
| OBC | 215 | 97.317 |
| OBC- PWBD | -- | -- |
| SC | 686 | 91.625 |
| SC-PWBD | 3634 | 54.496 |
| ST | 1387 | 82.960 |
| ST-PWBD | -- | -- |
AIIMS PG 2021 Cut off for MD/MS (January Session)
| Category | Cutoff rank | Percentile score |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved | 16133 | 75.968 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 6300 | 90.496 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 35626 | 46.612 |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | 33744 | 49.324 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 18548 | 72.056 |
| Unreserved PwBD | 4102 | 93.908 |
| SC PwBD | -- | -- |
| ST PwBD | 32232 | 51.511 |
| OBC PwBD | 29917 | 55.429 |
| EWS PwBD | 25227 | 62.005 |
AIIMS PG 2021 Cut off for MDS (January Session)
| Category | INI CET cutoff rank | Percentile scores |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved | 1417 | 82.191 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 2704 | 66.008 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 1286 | 83.955 |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | 1497 | 81.398 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 2912 | 63.854 |
| Unreserved PwBD | 4016 | 49.597 |
| SC PwBD | 3634 | 54.496 |
AIIMS PG 2020 Cut-off for MD/MS (July Session)
| Category | Category Rank | Overall Rank | Percentile Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved | 2190 | 2190 | 91.648 |
| Unreserved-PWBD | 12035 | 12035 | 54.24 |
| EWS | 544 | 8074 | 69.113 |
| EWS-PWBD | 739 | 11731 | 55.253 |
| OBC | 1385 | 5108 | 80.483 |
| OBC-PWBD | 816 | 3115 | 88.172 |
| SC | 800 | 12246 | 53.026 |
| SC-PWBD | - | - | 88 |
| ST | 180 | 12974 | 50.486 |
| ST-PWBD | - | - | - |
AIIMS PG 2020 Cut-off for MDS (July Session)
| Category | Category Rank | Overall Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved | 120 | 120 | 94.544 |
| Unreserved-PWBD | - | - | - |
| EWS | 16 | 338 | 84.869 |
| EWS-PWBD | - | - | - |
| OBC | 24 | 78 | 96.515 |
| OBC-PWBD | - | - | - |
| SC | 16 | 482 | 78.313 |
| SC-PWBD | - | - | - |
| ST | 8 | 829 | 62.036 |
| ST-PWBD | - | - | - |
AIIMS PG 2020 Cut-off Percentile for MD/MS (January Session)
| Category | Percentile | Percentile Scores |
|---|---|---|
| General | 50 | 96.07 |
| EWS | 50 | 81.982 |
| SC | 50 | 76.239 |
| ST | 50 | 52.224 |
| OBC | 50 | 92.25 |
| Gen-PWD | 50 | 50.629 |
| EWS-PWD | 50 | 50.345 |
| SC-PWD | 50 | - |
| ST-PWD | 50 | - |
| OBC-PWD | 50 | 51.978 |
AIIMS PG Cutoff 2020 required percentile for MDS (January session)
| Category | Category Rank | Overall Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved | 56 | 56 | 99.15 |
| OBC | 32 | 90 | 98.599 |
| SC | 8 | 370 | 94.191 |
| ST | 8 | 1258 | 80.211 |
AIIMS PG Cutoff - Previous Year's Rank
The authorities release the last rank, included in the merit list for granting admissions to MD/MS and MDS courses separately. The last rank on which the authority grants admission will be released along with AIIMS PG 2021 result by AIIMS, Delhi.
Last rank of AIIMS PG 2020 - January session (MD/MS)
| Category | Category Rank | Overall Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR | 1884 | 1884 | 96.07 |
| UR PWD | 23647 | 23647 | 50.629 |
| EWS | 465 | 8632 | 81.982 |
| EWS PWD | 1276 | 23788 | 50.345 |
| OBC | 1098 | 3714 | 92.25 |
| OBC PWD | 7689 | 23001 | 51.978 |
| SC | 504 | 11338 | 76.239 |
| SC PWD | - | - | - |
| ST | 321 | 22901 | 52.224 |
| ST PWD | - | - | - |
AIIMS PG 2020 - Category-wise last ranks (MDS)
| Category | Category Rank | Overall Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR | 56 | 56 | 99.15 |
| OBC | 32 | 90 | 98.599 |
| SC | 8 | 370 | 94.191 |
| ST | 8 | 1258 | 80.211 |
The last rank included in MD/ MS courses 2019 (July session)
| Category | Category Rank | Overall Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved | 2370 | 2370 | 90.08 |
| Unreserved PWBD | 7025 | 7025 | 70.583 |
| OBC | 1010 | 3443 | 85.574 |
| OBC PWBD | 1058 | 3600 | 84.933 |
| SC | 537 | 9239 | 61.295 |
| SC PWBD | 57 | 1742 | 92.716 |
| ST | 170 | 11932 | 50.017 |
| ST PWBD | - | - | - |
The last rank included in MDS courses 2019 (July session)
| Category | Category Rank | Overall Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved | 73 | 73 | 97.196 |
| Unreserved PWBD | 115 | 115 | 95.561 |
| OBC | 24 | 62 | 97.625 |
| SC | 8 | 358 | 86.137 |
| ST | 9 | 1000 | 61.098 |
Last MD/MS Courses 2019 (January Session)
| Category | Category Rank | Overall Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved | 1853 | 1853 | 95.907 |
| Unreserved PWBD | 20520 | 20520 | 53.558 |
| OBC | 920 | 3163 | 92.939 |
| OBC PWBD | 7014 | 21876 | 50.444 |
| SC | 497 | 10309 | 76.877 |
| SC PWBD | 1235 | 18841 | 57.324 |
| ST | 272 | 19626 | 55.698 |
| ST PWBD | 246 | 18623 | 57.792 |
For MDS courses 2019 (January Session)
| Category | Category Rank | Overall Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved | 56 | 56 | 99.129 |
| OBC | 32 | 77 | 98.829 |
| SC | 24 | 740 | 88.715 |
| ST | No seats | ||
AIIMS PG Cutoff 2024 Inter-se-merit
Here is the inter-se-merit criteria that is applied when two or more candidates happen to secure the same percentile in the AIIMS PG entrance exam.
- Aggregate score in MBBS/BDS professional examination - When two or more candidates happen to secure the same percentile in AIIMS PG, then the candidate with higher aggregate marks in MBBS/BDS examination is given preference.
- Age factor - Preference is given to the older candidate than the younger one.
AIIMS PG 2024 Cutoff Highlights
Aspirants are highly advised to understand the salient features of AIIMS PG 2024 cut off. Only those candidates who manage to qualify AIIMS PG 2024 Exam will be called for the Counselling Process. Hence, in order to get selected in the counselling process, Candidates are required to score an aggregate score besides the minimum required percentile.
Factors determining the selection of candidates in the counselling process besides securing AIIMS PG 2024 cutoff have been described below :
- Institutional Preference for AIIMS PG
In AIIMS PG, approximately 50% of the seats from the general category are reserved for the candidates who completed their MBBS degree from any of the AIIMS campuses. In case, any seat is still left vacant after the institutional quota admissions, these vacant seats are offered to eligible general category candidates.
- Seat reservation in AIIMS PG 2024
Candidates are highly advised to check the below mentioned table to understand the criteria for reservation of seats for admissions through AIIMS PG 2024, January session.
AIIMS PG 2024 Seat Reservation
| Category | Percentage of Reservation |
|---|---|
| SC | 15% |
| ST | 7.5% |
| OBC | 27% |
| General + Sponsored or Foreign National | 25.25% |
| AIIMS MBBS Graduates | 25.25% |
| OPH (Orthopaedic Physically Handicapped) | 5% horizontal reservation (applicable only for MD/MS courses, not MDS course |
Factors determining AIIMS PG Cutoff 2024
Candidates are advised to go through the below-mentioned factors once to know on which basis AIIMS PG 2024 cutoff depends on.
- Number of aspirants appearing in the AIIMS PG
- Availability of seats
- Applications received for admission
- Category of the applicant
Note : In case, any of these parameters happen to change, AIIMS PG cutoff 2024 will also change.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Ques. What is AIIMS PG 2024 Cut-off?
Ans. AIIMS PG 2024 Cut-off is 50th percentile for all the categories.
Ques. How many seats has been reserved for SC and ST candidates in AIIMS PG 2024?
Ans. 15% and 7.5% seats has been reserved for SC and ST candidates respectively in AIIMS PG 2024.
Ques. On what basis does AIIMS PG 2024 Cut-off depends on?
Ans. AIIMS PG 2024 cut-off depends on Number of aspirants appearing in AIIMS PG 2024, Availability of seats, Applications received for admission, Category of the applicant.
Results
AIIMS PG exam has been replaced with INI CET exam. INI CET 2024 result for the July session exam is going to release on May 25, 2024. The official will release result of INI CET 2024 exam in the form of a scorecard. You can check the result at the official website, aiimsexams.ac.in.
| INI CET 2024 Result Direct Link- Soon |
You can view INI CET 2024 result PDF on the official website upon its release irrespective of any separate login process. INI CET 2024 cut off percentile for General, EWS, foreign candidates is 50th percentile. The cut-off percentile set for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PwD) is 45th percentile.
If two or more students obtain similar marks, INI CET 2024 tie-breaking policy will be implemented. According to this, firstly, the one with less incorrect responses will be ranked followed by the candidate of older age, if the tie persists. Also, for OBC, EWS, SC, and ST, about 27%, 10%, 15%, and 7.5% of seats are reserved for INI CET 2024 counselling.
AIMS PG (INI CET) 2024 Result Dates
INI CET 2024 result will be considered for admission into MD/MS/DM-6yrs/MCH-6yrs and MDS courses. All important dates related to INI CET 2024 result are as follows:
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| INI CET 2024 Result Declaration | May 25, 2024 |
| INI CET 2024 Counselling Process Begins | June 2024 |
How to Check AIIMS PG (INI CET) 2024 Result?
.Steps involved to check INI CET 2024 result are as follows:
- Go to the official website, aiimsexams.ac.in
- Click on “INI CET 2024 Result for July Session PDF” link
- View and download INI CET 2024 result along with the roll number
- Take a printout copy of INI CET 2024 result
Details on INI CET 2024 Scorecard
The scorecard for the qualified candidates will be available later. Candidates can log in through the required credentials on the official website of AIIMS to access their scorecards. Students must check the details on the scorecard carefully before downloading it. In the case of any mistake in the scorecard, candidates must communicate to the officials of conducting board immediately. The details on the INI CET 2024 Scorecard are listed below:
- Name of the candidates
- Candidate’s Registration Number
- Students Roll Number
- Overall Rank
- Total Percentile
- All India Rank
- Category
- Counselling date
AIIMS PG Merit List 2024
AIIMS, New Delhi is responsible for publishing the merit list on its official website. AIIMS separately prepares the two types of merit list i.e. overall rank wise and roll number wise. A merit list is prepared according to the marks secured by the candidate in the entrance exam. Students having their name in the merit list are called for counselling.
Following is the explanation of both types of merit list:
- Overall Merit List: The overall merit list contains the name of the candidate, overall rank and secured total percentile of the candidate.
- Roll Number Wise Merit List: AIIMS has also released the roll number wise merit list which contains the name of the candidates, roll number, and the candidate’s secured total percentile.
AIMS PG (INI CET) 2024 Tie Breaking Policy
In the event of two or more students obtain same INI CET 2024 marks, a tie breaking policy will be implemented. As per INI CET 2024 tie-breaking policy:
- Candidates with fewer negative responses in INI CET 2024 exam, will be ranked
- If the tie persists, students of older age will be considered for ranking
INI CET 2024 Cut Off
INI CET 2024 cut off marks for different AIIMS campuses will be available soon as soon as the result declares. The minimum INI CET 2024 cut off percentile set for different category of students are detailed below:
| Categories | INI CET 2024 Cut Off Percentile |
|---|---|
| General/ Unreserved, EWS, Sponsored & Foreign Nationals | 50th Percentile |
| OBC, SC, ST, PwD | 45th Percentile |
| Bhutanese Nationals (PGI-Chandigarh only) | 45th Percentile |