Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Overview 2026

PGIMER MSc and MSc MLT Entrance 2026

PGIMER Chandigarh will conduct the MSc/MSc MLT entrance examination for the January 2026 session. The application form was released on 4th November 2025. The last date to fill the application form is 21 November, by 11:00 PM.

PGIMER INI CET 2026 Application Process

The INI CET 2026 application form was released on the official website on November 4, 2025. Eligible candidates can complete INI CET 2026 registration till November 21, 2025, till 11 PM. The application process is online and must be completed through the website portal.

To register, visit the website aiimsexams.ac.in and navigate to the INI CET 2026 July session registration section. After clicking on it, a separate window will appear. Click on the new registration option and fill in all the necessary details.

After completing the stage 1 application process, an Exam Unique Code (EUC) will be generated. This code is essential for future purposes.

INI CET 2026 Application Fee

The application fee for General, OBC, Foreign National, and OCI candidates is INR 4000. The fee for SC, ST, and EWS candidates is INR 3200. The fee must be paid via credit card, debit card, or net banking.

INI CET 2026 Exam Pattern

The INI CET 2026 exam will be conducted in online Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. The question paper will have objective type questions of varying types, including Single Correct Choice and Multiple Correct Choice questions.

Total questions: 200 MCQs
Marks per correct answer: +1
Deduction for incorrect answer: -1/3
Marks for unattempted question: 0
Exam duration: 3 hours (180 minutes)

INI CET 2026 Result and Cut-off

The INI CET 2026 result announcement date is May 25, 2026, which is within 6 days of the exam. The cut-off for General, EWS, and foreign candidates is the 50th percentile. The cut-off percentile for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PwD) is the 45th percentile. If one or more students obtain similar marks, the INI CET 2026 tie-breaking policy will be implemented.

PGIMER (INI CET) 2026 Exam Highlights

PGIMER has been replaced with the INI CET exam. The highlights of the exam are as follows:

Particulars	Details
Name of Examination	INI CET 2026
Conducting Body	AIIMS, New Delhi
Official Website	aiimsexams.ac.in
Mode of Exam	Computer-based Test (Online)
Medium of Exam	English
Duration of Exam	3 hours
Course Offered	MD/MS/M.Ch.(6years)/ DM(6years)/ MDS
Application Mode	Online
Application Fee	General/ OBC Candidates/Foreign National/ OCI: INR 4000 SC/ ST/ EWS: INR 3200
Number of Questions	200
Total Marks	200
Marking Scheme	+1 for Correct Answers -1/3 for Incorrect Answers 0 for Unattempted

PGIMER (INI CET) 2026 Exam Dates

The INI CET 2026 exam dates for admission into PGIMER Chandigarh are detailed below:

Events	Dates
INI CET 2026 Application Form Release	November 4, 2025
Last Date to Submit INI CET 2026 Application Form	November 21, 2025 (till 11 PM)
Status of Registration and Basic information and last date of correction of rejected images	April 13 to April 15, 2026 (Tentative)
Final Status of INI CET 2026 Accepted Registration and Basic information	April 16, 2026 (Tentative)
INI CET 2026 exam unique code (EUC) generation and application correction window dates	April 5 to April 26, 2026 (Tentative)
Uploading of valid Certificate/Card: SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS/PwBD certificate and OCI Card	April 5 to April 19, 2026 (Tentative)
Last date of submission of required documents	May 2 to May 4, 2026 (Tentative)
INI CET 2026 July Session Admit Card Release Date	May 13, 2026 (Tentative)
INI CET 2026 Exam Date	May 19, 2026 (Tentative)
INI CET 2026 Result Declaration	May 25, 2026 (Tentative)

PGIMER (INI CET) 2026 Eligibility

PGIMER has been replaced with the INI CET 2026 exam. The eligibility criteria are as follows:

You must be an Indian national. An MBBS degree is required for MD/MS/DM-6yrs/MCH-6yrs courses. A BDS degree is required for MDS courses. The qualifying exam percentage benchmark for OBC/EWS categories is 55% aggregate. The benchmark for SC/ST categories is 50% aggregate.

PGIMER (INI CET) 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold an MBBS degree for MD/MS/DM-6yrs/MCH-6yrs courses and a BDS degree for MDS courses. The degree must be from a university accredited by the National Medical Commission or Medical Council of India.

Applicants must complete 12 months of compulsory rotating Internship or Practical training on or before 31st January 2026 for all INIs. Candidates finishing their internship after 31st January 2026 cannot register for this examination.

SC/ST categories need a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.
OBC/EWS categories need a minimum of 55% aggregate marks.
For Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PWBD), the minimum aggregate marks for their respective category apply.
Sponsored candidates must meet the same minimum aggregate marks in MBBS/BDS professional examinations as other candidates.
Indian nationals who graduated from foreign universities will have their FMGE (Foreign Medical Graduate Examination) marks considered instead of aggregate marks. The minimum qualifying marks remain the same in this case.

PGIMER (INI CET) 2026 Application Form

The registration for INI CET 2026 exam has begun. The procedure to fill the online application form is given below.

Visit the official website aiimsexams.ac.in.
Go to the "Academic Course" section.
Click on 'INI CET 2026'.
Click on "Registration & Basic Candidate Information and Generation of Code".
Enter your name.
Provide a 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.
An Exam Unique Code (EUC) will be generated. This code is required for further login along with your ID and password.

PGIMER (INI CET) 2026 Application Fee

The registration fee for INI CET 2026 varies by category. The fees are listed below.

Category	Fee (INR)
General/ OBC Candidates/ Foreign National/ OCI	INR 4000
SC/ ST/ EWS	INR 3200
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities	Exempted from payment of Examination fees

PGIMER (INI CET) 2026 Admit Card

The INI CET 2026 admit card will be issued on the official website from May 13, 2026. It is an essential document required on the exam day and can be downloaded only from the official website.

Follow these steps to download the INI CET 2026 admit card:

Go to the official website aiimsexams.ac.in.
Find and click on the "MyPage" link.
Enter your login credentials: Registration ID, Password, and Exam Unique Code (EUC).
View and download the admit card. Take printout copies.

Note: If you notice any discrepancies after downloading the admit card, contact the helpline at 1800117898. Helpline hours are Monday to Friday from 10.00 am to 05.00 pm and Saturday from 10.00 am to 01.00 pm, excluding National Holidays.

PGIMER (INI CET) 2026 Exam Pattern

INI CET 2026 will be conducted in online CBT mode. The exam pattern details are as follows:

Mode: Online (Computer-based Test)
Type of Questions: Objective type questions, including Single Correct Choice and Multiple Correct Choice questions
Number of Questions: 200
Total Marks: 200
Duration: 180 minutes (3 hours)
Marking Scheme: +1 for correct answer, -1/3 per incorrect answer, 0 for unattempted
Medium of Question Paper: English

PGIMER (INI CET) 2026 Syllabus

The INI CET 2026 syllabus for MD and MS courses covers Pre-Clinical Phase, Para-clinical Phase, and Clinical Phase topics. The syllabus for MDS courses covers topics from Dental Science and Basic Clinical Science.

INI CET 2026 Syllabus for MD and MS Courses

Section	Units	Sub Topics
Pre Clinical Science	Biochemistry	Biological Cell Hormones and PH Enzymes Food Assimilation and Nutrition Biomolecules Molecular Biology Metabolic Pathways Environmental Biochemistry Physiological Buffer Systems Immunology Cancer and Cancer Makers
Pre Clinical Science	Anatomy	Microanatomy Gross Anatomy Neuroanatomy Embryology & Genetics

INI CET 2026 Syllabus for MBBS Course

The INI CET 2026 syllabus for the MBBS course is divided into three main sections: Pre-Clinical Science, Para Clinical Science, and Clinical Science Subjects. The table below lists the subjects and their specific topics for each section.

Pre-Clinical Science Subjects

Subject	Topics
Anatomy	General Anatomy Gross Anatomy Microanatomy Histology Embryology Neuroanatomy Radiological Anatomy
Physiology	Gastrointestinal System General Physiology Reproduction Nerve-Muscle Kidney Nutrition Blood Respiratory System Cardiovascular System Neurophysiology Sensory System The Visceral and Motivational System Motor System EEG Special Senses Yoga Sleep and Higher Nervous Functions

Para Clinical Science Subjects

Subject	Topics
Pharmacology	Neuropharmacology Psychopharmacology Toxicology Clinical Pharmacology Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology
Pathology	Complement System Coronary Artery Disease Tumour Markers Glomerulonephritis Flow Cytometry Barrett Esophagus Pedigree Analysis Sarcoidosis Thyroid Carcinoma Hypersensitivity
Forensic Medicine	Firearm Injuries Bloodstains Seminal Stains Types and Signs of Drowning IPC Sections Narcoanalysis Toxicology Bites of various insects Different doctrine Autopsy methods of organ’s removal Antemortem Rigor Mortis Cadaveric Spasm Blast Injuries Torture Methods
Microbiology	Vectors Immunodeficiency disorders Heterophile Antigen Lab diagnosis, species identification and relapse regarding Malaria Mycoplasma pneumonia Eggs in Parasitology Dimorphic fungi Viral Hepatitis Serology Life cycle
Community Medicine	-

Clinical Science Subjects

Subject	Topics
Obstetrics	Preeclampsia Postpartum Haemorrhage Antepartum Haemorrhage Uterine rupture Uterine inversion Biophysical profile Induction of labour Indications of caesarean section Hyperemesis gravidarum
Pediatrics	Acute respiratory insufficiency program Respiratory distress syndrome Developmental milestones Autism Neonatal jaundice Neonatal sepsis Neonatal resuscitation Tetralogy of Fallot Bronchial Asthma Nephrotic syndrome Vitamins and mineral deficiency Dengue fever Paediatrics
Gynaecology	Symptoms of ovulation Process to manage Fibroid uterus and prolapse of the uterus Details of Trichomonas, Candida, Gonococcus Bacterial vaginosis Emergency contraception Contraception and sterilization Supports of uterus Menstrual cycle Menopause Postmenopausal bleeding
Clinical Postings	Internal Medicine Paediatrics General Surgery Orthopaedics Ophthalmology Family Welfare Clinic Health Education Unit Elective Posting
Community Medicine	Man, and Medicine Concept on Health and Disease Environment and Health Medicine and Social Science Screening for Disease Hospital Waste Management Concept on Epidemiology Epidemiology on commutable and non-commutable disease Demography and family planning Nutrition and Health Types of preventive medicine for paediatrics obstetrics and geriatrics Genetics and Health Mental Health
Surgery and allied subjects	Anaesthesiology E.N.T Ophthalmology Orthopaedics
Medicine and allied subjects	Psychiatry Dermatology

INI CET 2026 Syllabus for MDS Course

The INI CET 2026 syllabus for the MDS course covers Dental Science subjects. The table below lists the units and their specific topics.

Section	Units	Sub Topics
Dental Science	Dental Materials	Amalgam Caries sealants Composite resin Dental biomaterials Glass-ionomer cement Gutta percha Mineral trioxide aggregate
	Oral Pathology and Oral Microbiology	Biostatistics Histology Applied Gross Anatomy of Head and Neck Oral and general Physiology Cell Biology Biochemistry General Microbiology Basic Immunology Systematic Microbiology Virology Oral Biology Basic Histotechniques and microscopy Oral and Clinical Pathology Dermatology Oral Oncology Oral Microbiology and Immunology Forensic Odontology Oral Pathology

PGIMER INI CET 2026 Syllabus

The INI CET 2026 syllabus covers subjects taught in the MBBS programme. The questions are based on the standard MBBS curriculum.

The table below lists the main subjects and the topics included in the syllabus.

Subjects and Topics

Subject	Topics
Oral Medicine and Radiology	Pigmentations of oral tissues Gingival enlargements Diseases of tongue Granulomatous diseases Sexually transmitted diseases Diseases of salivary glands Diseases of Para nasal air sinuses Orofacial pain Acute and chronic infections of orofacial region Dental caries Periodontal diseases Periapical lesions Growth factors in acute inflammation Homeostasis Hypersensitivity Anaphylaxis Type II hypersensitivity Type III hypersensitivity Drugs acting on the CNS Haematinics Anti-diabetics Vitamins A, B complex, C,D,E,K Steroids
Biostatistics	Types of Data Measures of Central Tendencies Types of Distribution Importance and factors of Determination
Basic Clinical Science	Embryology & Oral Histology General human physiology

Embryology & Oral Histology Topics

Role of Sperm
Molecular Alterations
Endometrial Receptivity
The Epididymis
Dental hard tissues
Periodontium
Oral mucosa
Eruption
Shedding and salivary glands

General Human Physiology Topics

Circulatory system
Properties of the blood
Medical physiology
Cell physiology
Comparative physiology
The Tissue Level of Organization

PGIMER (INI CET) 2026 Result

The INI CET 2026 result will be declared on May 25, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the exam can check their result on the official website, aiimsexams.ac.in.

Follow these steps to check the INI CET 2026 result:

Visit 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

PGIMER (INI CET) 2026 Cut Off

The INI CET 2026 cut off marks for admission into PGIMER will be released after the result is declared. The category-wise expected cut off percentiles are given below.

Categories	INI CET 2026 Cut Off
General/ Unreserved, EWS, Sponsored & Foreign Nationals	50th Percentile
OBC, SC, ST, PwD	45th Percentile
Bhutanese Nationals (PGI-Chandigarh only)	45th Percentile

INI CET 2026 Cut Off Factors

The cut off score is the minimum marks a candidate must obtain to be eligible for counselling. The cut off will depend on several factors.

Total number of candidates appeared in INI CET 2026 entrance examination
Total number of candidates who passed INI CET 2026
Difficulty level of INI CET 2026 question paper.
Total number of seats.

PGIMER Chandigarh Counselling

Counselling and seat allotment will be done in order of the INI CET 2026 cut off marks. Candidates must attend counselling on the date and time allotted to them.

All certificates and documents will be verified at the counselling center. The candidate must appear for counselling in person with all the necessary documents. No other person can appear on behalf of the candidate.

Counselling Process

The counselling process will be conducted in offline mode. Students must be present in person for the counselling.

The counselling will be held in four rounds. Seats will be distributed based on scores obtained in the entrance exam.

Only candidates shortlisted based on the Entrance Test will be eligible for the counselling process. They will be informed about their counselling schedule via email.

Required Documents

The following documents/certificates are required:

MBBS Degree Certificate
Internship Certificate
No Objection Certificate (if applicable)
3 copies of latest passport size photograph
PGIMER 2021 Admit Card
Photo Identity Card
Proof of Date of Birth
Category Certificate (if applicable)
Conduct Certificate
Migration Certificate
Class X certificate or its equivalent

Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Overview 2026