Last Verified: 2026-03-01 from official conducting body notifications.
Official Overview & Examination Scope
Purpose, Scope & Academic Impact
INI-CET is the premier combined postgraduate medical entrance examination conducted by AIIMS New Delhi. It is the sole gateway to PG medical training in India's elite healthcare research institutions: all AIIMS campuses (including AIIMS New Delhi), JIPMER Puducherry, PGIMER Chandigarh, NIMHANS Bengaluru, and SCTIMST Thiruvananthapuram.
Eligibility Criteria & Academic Qualifications
Exam Pattern & Test Structure
Total: 200 Marks| Section / Paper | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Integrated Clinical & Pre-clinical Medicine | 200 Objective Questions (Single & Multiple Choice, Match the Following) | 200 Marks | 3 Hours (180 Minutes) |
+1 mark for correct response, -1/3 mark for incorrect response in single-correct questions. Partial negative marking on multiple-correct items.
Negative Marking Rule: -1/3 mark penalty for wrong answers
Recommended Preparation Roadmap & Strategy
Cutoff Trends & Score Benchmark
AIIMS New Delhi Internal Medicine and Radiodiagnosis typically close within the top 50-100 All India Ranks.
Participating Institutes / Career Pathways
Frequently Asked Questions
Which institutes accept INI-CET scores?
INI-CET scores are accepted by AIIMS New Delhi and all other AIIMS, JIPMER Puducherry, PGIMER Chandigarh, NIMHANS Bengaluru, and SCTIMST Thiruvananthapuram.
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