Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test Application Process 2027
Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test Application Process
INI CET 2026 January Session Registration
AIIMS starts INI CET 2026 registration for the January Session on September 30, 2025. The application form is available on the official website aiimsexams.ac.in.
- INI CET 2026 registration for the January Session is open till October 21, 2025.
- INI CET 2026 registration fees are INR 4000 for GN/ OBC/ Foreign Nationals/ OCI and INR 3200 for SC/ ST/ EWS candidates.
- Candidates can correct their INI CET 2026 application form from October 24 to 26, 2025.
- INI CET January 2026 exam will be computer-based and will be held on November 9, 2025.
INI CET 2026 admit card will be available for those who successfully submit the application form and fulfill all the specified eligibility criteria. AIIMS will release the INI CET 2026 admit card on November 1, 2025, for the January session exam.
INI CET registration 2026 is a 2-stage process that includes basic and final registration. After completing the basic registration, an Exam Unique Code (EUC) has to be generated for completing the final registration.
Candidates can apply for multiple courses with a single registration, but they have to specify streams during registration.
INI CET 2026 Application Dates
INI CET 2026 January session dates are mentioned below in the table:
| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | INI CET 2026 Application Form Release |
| October 21, 2025 | Last Date to Submit INI CET 2026 Application Form |
| October 24 to 26, 2025 | Form Correction |
| November 1, 2025 | INI CET 2026 Admit Card Release |
| November 9, 2025 | INI CET 2026 Exam Date |
INI CET 2026 Registration Process
INI CET 2026 registration process includes 5 stages – basic registration, code generation, final registration process, documents uploading, and payment of registration fee. The applicant can apply for more than one PG course at the same time.
To successfully fill the application form for INI CET 2026, applicants should complete all the following steps.
INI CET 2026 Registration Fees
The INI CET registration fee 2026 will be paid online during the final registration by debit card, credit card, and net banking. The INI CET fees are non-refundable and vary according to the category of the candidate.
| Category | Registration Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹4,000 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹3,200 |
| Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) | Exempted from payment |
INI CET 2026 Eligibility
The INI CET eligibility criteria is set by AIIMS, New Delhi and will be applicable for admission into participating institutes of National Importance.
Who Can Apply for INI CET
Candidates must hold an MBBS or BDS degree, have completed their internship, and meet the minimum marks requirement. Both Indian and foreign nationals are eligible for document verification.
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian Nationals, OCI, and Foreign Nationals (with embassy sponsorship for foreign candidates) |
| Educational Qualification | MBBS degree (for MD/MS/DM/MCh courses) or BDS degree (for MDS courses) from an MCI/DCI-recognised institution |
| Minimum Marks |
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| Internship Requirement | Completion of compulsory 12-month rotatory internship on or before 31 January 2026 for the January session |
| Registration | Candidates must possess a valid provisional/permanent registration certificate issued by the MCI/DCI/State Medical or Dental Council |
| Age Limit | No upper age limit specified for INI CET |
INI CET Registration Statistics: 2025, 2024 & 2023
INI CET has seen a rise in candidate participation in recent years. More than 80,000 candidates have registered every year for PG Medical seats in AIIMS, JIPMER, PGIMER and NIMHANS.
| Year | Total Registrations | Approx. Candidates Appeared | Total Seats (MD/MS/MCh/DM/MDS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 85,000+ | 80,000 | 1,200 |
| 2024 | 82,000+ | 77,000 | 1,150 |
| 2023 | 80,000 | 75,000 | 1,100 |