AIIMS PG Exam 2026: Exam Dates, Eligibility, Application Form, Exam Pattern, Admit Card, Syllabus, Result, Counselling

AIIMS PG Exam Latest Updates

• The counselling process for the July 2025-2026 session is being conducted. 
• The official INI CET exam date for the July session 2026-2027 is scheduled for May 17, 2026. 
• The INI CET entrance exam 2026 will be held on 1st November 2026 for the January 2026-2027 session.
• The result notification will be declared on November 7, 2026, for the January session 2026-2027.
• The result notification will be declared on May 23, 2026, for the July session 2026-2027.

Overview

The AIIMS PG 2026 (All India Institute of Medical Science Post Graduate) exam will be conducted in CBT mode (Computer-Based Test) across multiple cities in India. There are two sessions for which the exam is held twice a year. AIIMS PG accepted the score of the Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI CET). The AIIMS PG admit card will be released one week before the exam.

The INI CET entrance exam 2026 will be held on 1st November 2026 for the January 2026-2027 session. The result notification will be declared on November 7, 2026, for the January session 2026-2027. The colleges accepting marks of INI CET 2026 are as follows: AIIMS, JIPMER, PGIMER in Chandigarh, NIMHANS in Bangalore, and SCTIMST in Trivandrum. 

AIIMS PG 2026: Quick Highlights

The table below shows the AIIMS PG 2026 highlights. Check this section before giving your examination.

What is the AIIMS Post Graduate?

The  Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI CET) is a national-level entrance exam that is conducted by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi. The AIIMS PG 2026 syllabus includes Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology. The AIIMS Post Graduate exam pattern includes 90 questions, with each session containing 200 questions. The mode of the exam is online (Computer-Based Test), and a ⅓ negative mark is deducted for each wrong answer, and a +1 mark is given for each correct answer.

AIIMS PG 2026  Application Process

The AIIMS PG 2026 application process will be online. The candidates who fulfil the eligibility requirements have to submit the application form along with the required documents. The process is completely online through the AIIMS PG official website. Refer to the points below to know about the step-by-step application process of the AIIMS PG exam.

• Visit the official AIIMS exam website aiimsexams.ac.in and click the link ‘Register’ on the home page.
• Complete the registration process by entering your name, date of birth, mobile number, and creating a password. An OTP will be sent to the registered number. Verify and complete the process.
• Fill in the application form by entering academic details, personal and contact details, and choose your preferred exam centres.
• Upload the required documents along with passport-sized photographs and signatures in the specified format.
• Save the registration ID and password. After registration, generate a unique code to proceed with the final registration.
• Pay the application fee through online mode, credit card, debit card, or net banking, enter academic details, and select the preferred exam centre.
• Review your application carefully and click the “Submit” option to complete the registration and take a printout of the confirmation page and payment receipt.

AIIMS PG 2026 Application Fees

To complete the registration process, students are required to pay a certain amount of registration fees. The registration fees for General/OBC/OCI/Foreign and SC/ST/EWS. Refer to the table below for the details of registration fees for the INI CET exam.

AIIMS PG 2026 Admit Card

The AIIMS PG 2026  admit card is the most important document you must carry to the exam centre. The students are not allowed to enter the exam hall without the admit card. The candidate must download the admit card before going to the exam centre. 

Refer to the points below to know step-by-step how to download the admit card.

• The candidate must visit the official INI CET exam website 
• Click on the “Admit Card” for INI CET  exam 2026 button on the homepage.
• Log in by entering the user ID and password that you used during registration.
• After logging in, your admit card will appear on the screen.
• Download the admit card and take at least two printouts.
• Make sure the print is clear and the photograph is visible.

The AIIMS PG 2026 syllabus is the first step toward preparation. The AIIMS PG syllabus is divided into three sections including Pre-Clinical, Para-Clinical, and Clinical. It does not have a fixed syllabus, but based on previous years, the major questions are mostly from these areas. 

• Pre-Clinical: Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology
• Para-Clinical: Forensic Medicine, Pharmacology, Pathology, Microbiology, 
• Clinical: Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Medicine, Surgery, specialities. 

All of the questions on the INI CET exam will be multiple-choice with multiple answers drawn from the syllabus.

AIIMS PG 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Students are required to fulfill the AIIMS PG eligibility criteria to participate in the exam. Students must have passed 10+2 in any stream from a recognised board. Refer to the table below to check the eligibility criteria for the AIIMS PG exam.

AIIMS PG 2026 Exam Pattern

The AIIMS PG 2026 exam pattern generally covers areas like Pre-Clinical, Para-Clinical, and Clinical, which are conducted online, that is, a Computer-based test. The exam consists of 200 questions. Each right answer carries 1 mark, and a ⅓  mark deduction is applicable for each wrong answer. 

AIIMS PG 2026 Previous Years’ Question Papers

The AIIMS PG previous years' question papers help the students to prepare for the upcoming AIIMS PG exam. The previous year's question helps in the analysis of the questions and the topics to be focused on. Students get an idea of the exam pattern, which helps them in the exam for their future. Here are the links to the AIIMS previous year question papers.

AIIMS PG 2026 Preparation Tips

The AIIMS PG exam 2026 is a crucial national-level entrance exam for students aiming to take admission in Postgraduate courses across AIIMS campuses. However, with the right preparation and strategies, candidates can get a good score and rank in the AIIMS exam. Here are some preparation tips that need to be followed.

• The candidate must understand the exam pattern and syllabus and be familiar with the AIIMS PG exam pattern.
• The candidate must make a practical study schedule and divide time subject-wise, and include weekly mock test sessions.
• The candidate must stick to the NCERT books and practice the question banks and previous year question papers.
• The candidate must practice mock tests regularly and review their mistakes to improve their performance.
• The candidate must keep short notes for quick revisions and revise important formulas and concepts weekly.

Exam Day Guidelines and Dress Code

The  AIIMS PG 2025 is one of the most important entrance exams for law programmes. The candidate must know what to carry or avoid on the exam day. The guidelines are mentioned on the admit card to avoid any confusion. 

• The candidate must report to the exam centre at least 1 hour before the exam time to avoid any rush.
• The candidate is not allowed to enter the exam centre after the exam has begun.
• The candidates are not allowed to carry any study materials, online gadgets, smartphones, or other valuables.
• The candidates are not allowed to leave early from the exam centre before the exam ends.

Things to Avoid During the Exam

The students need to avoid carrying certain things on the AIIMS PG exam day, which will lead to a conflict. The things which should be avoided include mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, calculators, cameras, or any other valuables.

AIIMS PG 2026 Answer Key

The AIIMS PG 2026 answer key will be released after the exam. The AIIMS PG answer key will be released on the official website of AIIMS. The answer key is crucial for the students to check the score estimation by comparing the answers. The candidates can also raise questions after the answer key release by paying an objection fee. Candidates can download the answer key in PDF format by entering their login credentials. 

AIIMS PG Result 2026

The candidates who will appear for the INI CET exam can download the result from the INI CET official website. Refer to the points below to know step-by-step how to download the INI CET result.

• Go to the official INI CET  website 
• Find and click on “Download Scorecard for INI CET 2026’ on the homepage.
• Enter your INI CET ID number and password to log in.
• The INI CET 2026 result scorecard will appear on the screen.
• Download the PDF of the scorecard and take a printout for future reference for admission.

AIIMS PG 2026 Counselling

The AIIMS PG 2026 Counselling process will begin after the AIIMS cutoff declaration. The AIIMS PG counselling includes the registration process, choice filling, seat allotment, document verification, and fee payment. Candidates who have been qualified according to the cutoff will be eligible for counselling. Refer to the points below to know about the step-by-step AIIMS PG counselling process.

Step 1: AIIMS PG registration

The candidate must register on the official AIIMS website after registration, proceed with the registration process by providing personal and academic details.

Step 2: Choice filling and locking

After the registration, the candidate needs to log in with the given ID and password. Then, they will have to fill out the preferred college and courses in order of preference. The candidate can make the changes in addition, rearrange, or modify their choices before the final date.  The candidates can check the course-wise, category-wise, and college-wise seat matrix released by the authority at the time of choice filling.

Step 3: Seat allotment

The candidate can check the seat allotment, which will be released on the official website. They can log in with their ID and password to download the AIIMS PG seat allotment letter from the official website. Seats are allotted based on the candidate’s rank, reservation category, and preferences.

Step 4: Seat Acceptance

The candidate who has been allotted a seat is required to accept or reject the seat within the stipulated time.

Step 5: Document verification

The candidate must verify the required documents at the counselling centre. They must carry all the documents with their original and photocopies. The documents will be verified by the authority, and if the documents are correct, the candidate will be given a slip with ID and password.

List of documents required:

• AIIMS PG admit card 2025
• 10+2 certificate
• Birth proof
• Migration Certificate
• Provisional passing certificate
• Marksheet
• Physical Disability certificate (For PwD candidate)
• A no-objection certificate in case the candidate is currently employed with the Central/Public/State government.
• Fitness certificate
• Caste certificate

Step 6: Reporting at allotted institutes

The candidates with their respective allotted institutes can report to their institutes to confirm the admission within the stipulated time.

AIIMS PG Participating Colleges 2026

All the colleges that take part in INI CET are recognised by the government and Universities. INI CET exam is conducted for the candidates who want to pursue PG courses at these institutes like AIIMS, JIPMER, etc. 

The colleges like AIIMS, JIPMER in Puducherry, PGIMER in Chandigarh, NIMHANS in Bangalore, and SCTIMST in Trivandrum take admission from the INI CET exam. This can be reasonably accommodated and is well-equipped with good and proper academic infrastructure and an experienced staff.

The AIIMS Delhi has begun the counselling process for the AIIMS PG 2025. The candidates should check the updates regularly on the official website of AIIMS PG to participate in the counselling process. Refer to the table below for the AIIMS PG 2026 exam date & schedule.

The AIIMS PG 2026 cutoff will be released by AIIMS Delhi after the AIIMS results.  After the exam declaration, AIIMS Delhi will start releasing its cutoff percentile. The cutoff is the minimum marks required for admission in PG courses at AIIMS. The cutoff depends on the number of applicants, exam difficulty level, number of seats available, and applicant category. The candidates can go through the previous cutoff to analyse the cutoff score of the upcoming event. In the table below, the INI CET cutoff 2025 in terms of qualifying percentile is just for the reference of the aspirants.

INI CET July 2025 Cutoff 

INI CET January 2025 Cutoff 

AIIMS PG 2026  FAQs

Ques 1. What is the AIIMS PG 2026?

Ans 1. AIIMS PG exam (All India Institute of Medical Sciences PG) is a national-level entrance exam that is conducted by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi. It offers admission to undergraduate PG courses offered at AIIMS campuses.

Ques 2. When will the AIIMS PG exam 2026 be conducted?

Ans 2. The AIIMS PG exam 2026 will be conducted in November 2025 for the January session.

Ques 3. Who can apply for the AIIMS PG exam 2026?

Ans 3. The candidate with 50% in their graduation and 45% for SC/ST can apply for the AIIMS PG exam 2026.