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INI CET 2025(Nov Exam): Result (Declared) , Admit Card (Released), Pattern, Preparation Tips

Exam Level: NationalApplication Date: Mar 09, 2025

Last Updated on 30th October 2025

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INI CET Nov 2025 Exam Overview

INI CET November 2025 Latest Updates

  • The result for the INI CET 2025 November exam session has been declared by AIIMS on November 15, 2025. Check here.
  • The authority has also released the list of qualifying candidates on the official website. Candidates can check through this direct link.
  • INI CET 2025 Counselling is expected to begin in December 2025.


The INI CET November 2025 examination was conducted on November 9, 2025, by AIIMS, New Delhi. As per the official schedule, the INI CET 2025 result has released on November 15, 2025. Candidates who completed the registration process between September 30 and October 21, 2025, and appeared for the exam can check the result on the AIIMS Result portal.


What is the INI CET Exam? 

The Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test [INI CET] is conducted by AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences), New Delhi. This postgraduate medical entrance exam in India (for MS, MD, MDS, DM, and MCh) is conducted at the Institute of National Importance (INIs). The exam is held twice a year in January and July sessions. The INI CET exam pattern consists of 200 questions, and the exam duration is 3 hours.

INI CET November 2025 Registration process is done in two stages: basic and final registration. In the basic registration, candidates must provide essential details such as name, date of birth, email ID, and mobile number to move forward. After completing this step, applicants need to generate an Exam Unique Code (EUC) to proceed with the final registration. After completing both stages, candidates will be able to issue the INI CET 2025 admit card before the exam.

Check the AIIMS Exams portal for more details. This page provides a complete overview of the INI CET November 2025 exam, including important dates, application process, admit card, exam details, result, and counselling information.


INI CET November 2025: Quick  Highlights for 2025

Here are the quick highlights of the INI CET November 2025.

Particulars

Details

Name of the examination

Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI CET)

Exam conducting authority

AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences), New Delhi

Exam level

Postgraduate exam at the National level

Exam frequency

Twice a year (January and July)

Mode of exam

Computer-based test (Online)

Courses offered

MD, MS, DM, M.Ch, MDS

Exam fees

  • ₹4,000 (for General)
  • ₹3,200 (for SC, ST)

Exam duration

3 hours

Total marks

200

Total questions 

200

Marking scheme

  • +1 mark for correct response
  • -1/3 mark for incorrect response
  • No mark for unattempted question

Language/medium of exam

English

College accepting exam scores

Official website

aiimsexams.ac.in



INI CET November 2025: Admit Card

The INI CET 2025 Admit Card is available on the official website. The INI CET November 2025 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. Refer to the points below to know step-by-step how to download the admit card:

  • The candidate must visit the official AIIMS exam portal
  • Click on the “Admit Card” for INI CET November 2025 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.

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INI CET Nov 2025 Eligibility Criteria & Application Process

The candidates who fulfill the INI CET eligibility requirements have to submit the application form along with the required documents. The process is completely online through the INI CET official website. Refer to the points below to know about the step-by-step application process of the INI CET November 2025

Category

Courses

Eligibility Criteria 

For Indian Nationality

MD/ MS/ DM-6 yrs/ MCh-6 yrs/ MD (Hospital Administration),

  • 12 months compulsory rotating Internship or,
  • Compulsory MBBS degree. 

MBBS/ BDS or equivalent Examinations

a) For candidates belonging to the SC/ST Categories - 50% marks in aggregate 

b) For all other categories, including OBC/EWS Category - 55% marks in aggregate.

c) For Persons with Benchmark Disabilities [PWBD] candidates, the minimum aggregate as provided in

For Foreign Nationality

MD/ MS/ DM-6 yrs/ MCh-6 yrs/ MD (Hospital Administration)

  • 12 months compulsory rotating Internship or,

MBBS/ BDS or equivalent Examinations

  • Eligibility: 55% aggregate or equivalent.

For Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)/ PIO

Indian Nationality

They will not be eligible for consideration for seats for Indian Nationals. 

Foreign Nationality

They will not be eligible for consideration for seats for Foreign Nationals. 


INI CET November 2025: Application Process

The complete application process for INI CET is completely online through their official website. Recommended steps for applicants are to see if they are eligible for the course they choose and to problem-solve if they meet the criteria for it. 

Step 1: After this, register on the site and input your basic details like name, mobile number, and email ID. 

Step 2: After successfully registering, they need to log in, fill out the online application form, and provide personal, academic, and contact details as requested in the application. 

Step 3: As part of their online application, candidates will be required to upload their most recent passport-size photograph, signature, and left thumb impression.   

Step 4: All documents must conform to the required formats and sizes. 


INI CET November 2025: 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.

Particulars

Details

Registration Fees 

  • General/OBC/OCI/Foreign National: INR 4,000
  • SC/ST/EWS: INR 3,200
  • PwBD: Exempted

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INI CET Nov 2025 Exam Details

It is conducted by the INI CET Committee every year. The examination pattern depends on the course in which the candidate is applying, with a different number of subjects being tested, the number of questions available, and the duration of the exam. All the questions will be in multiple-choice format, and each correct answer will have a weightage of four marks. It is a computer-based exam.

Subject

Number of Questions 

Weightage

Surgery, ENT, Orthopedics, and Anesthesia

30

15%

Medicine, Dermatology, and Venereology

26

13%

Obstetrics & Gynaecology

16

8%

Pathology

17

9%

Social and Preventive Medicine

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%


Preparation Tips for INI CET November 2025 Exam

The INI CET exam 2025 is a crucial entrance exam for students aiming to take admission in PG programs across India. The scores in the INI CET exam are considered for admission to various PG programs in colleges in India. However, with the right preparation and strategies, candidates can get a good score and rank in the INI CET 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 INI CET exam pattern.
  • The candidate must make a practical study schedule and divide time subject-wise, and include weekly mock test sessions.
  • The candidate must practice mock tests regularly and review their mistakes to improve their recovery.
  • The candidate must keep short notes for quick revisions and revise important formulas and concepts weekly.


Things to avoid during the exam

The students need to avoid carrying certain things on the INI CET exam day, including mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, calculators, cameras, or any other valuables, which will lead to conflicts.


INI CET Result 2025

The Candidates who have appeared 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 
  • Click on the Result link and find and click on “Download Scorecard for INI CET 2026’ on the homepage.
  • Enter your INI CET ID number and password to log in.
  • INI CET 2025 result scorecard will appear on the screen.
  • Download the PDF of the scorecard and take a printout for future reference for admission.


INI CET Answer Key 2025

The Candidates can download the answer key by entering their login credentials. Refer to the points below, step-by-step, to know how to download the answer key:

  • Go to the official INI CET 2025 website.
  • Log in by entering your registration ID and password.
  • Click on the “Sign in” button on the screen.
  • The INI CET  2025 answer key will appear on the screen in PDF format.
  • Download the answer key and check the answers, and take a printout of the file.


Top Medical Colleges Accepting INI CET Scores

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, and more.

Mentioned below is the name of the college that accepts INI CET, with the total number of seats.

College / Institute

Courses Offered

Total Seats

AIIMS New Delhi

MD, MS, DM, MCh, MDS

450

AIIMS Bhopal

MD, MS, DM, MCh

120

AIIMS Bhubaneswar

MD, MS, DM, MCh

115

AIIMS Jodhpur

MD, MS, DM, MCh

110

AIIMS Raipur

MD, MS, DM, MCh

100

PGIMER Chandigarh

MD, MS, DM, MCh

120

JIPMER Puducherry

MD, MS, DM, MCh

70

NIMHANS Bengaluru

MD, MS, DM, MCh

35

SCTIMST Trivandrum

MD, MS, DM, MCh

25

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INI CET November Exam 2025: Important Dates

The Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test [INI CET] follows a set schedule, which is announced by AIIMS twice a year. The INI CET November 2025 exam is going to be held on 9th November 2025. Mentioned below are the INI CET November 2025 exam important dates.

Upcoming Events

Dates

Registration Window

September 30 to October 21, 2025

Correction Window

October 24 to 26, 2025

Admit Card Release

November 1, 2025

Exam Date

November 9, 2025

Result Declaration

November 15, 2025

Counselling Starts

December 2025

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INI CET November 2025: Syllabus

The INI CET syllabus contains a variety of topics that assess the understanding and awareness of the candidates for various professional PG courses. Mentioned below is the Syllabus of INI CET November 2025.

Subjects

Topic

Pre-Clinical Subjects

  • Anatomy
  • Physiology
  • Biochemistry

Para-Clinical Subjects

  • Pharmacology
  • Pathology
  • Forensic Medicine
  • Microbiology
  • Community Medicine

Clinical Subjects

  • Obstetrics
  • Paediatrics
  • Gynaecology
  • Community Medicine
  • Medicine and allied subjects (Psychiatry, Dermatology)

Surgery and Allied Subjects

  • Orthopaedics
  • Ophthalmology
  • E.N.T.
  • Anaesthesiology
Subject
Syllabus

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INI CET November 2025: Previous Years' Question Papers

The INI CET previous years' question papers help the students to prepare for the upcoming INI CET 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 INI CET previous year question papers.

Exam 

Question Paper

INI CET 2024 Exam

Check Here

INI CET 2023 Exam

Check Here

2024
2023
Question paper Name
Shift
Question Paper PDF
Solution Paper PDF

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INI CET Nov 2025 Cut-Off(Expected)

The INI CET November 2025 cutoff will be released after the results of INI CET.  After the exam declaration, AIIMS will start releasing its INI CET cut-off percentile. The INI CET November 2025 expected cutoff for admission in AIIMS is likely to be 96 percentile. 

The expected cut-off for the INI CET cutoff 2025 is as follows.

Category

Percentile

Unreserved (UR), EWS, Sponsored/Deputed, OCI/Foreign

50th

SC/ST/OBC

45th

Bhutanese Nationals (PGI-Chandigarh only)

45th


AIIMS New Delhi INI CET Cutoff: January 2025 Closing Ranks by Course (General Category)

Mentioned below is the AIIMS New Delhi INI CET Cutoff of January 2025 Closing Ranks by Course for the General Category.

Course

Closing Rank

MD General Medicine

4

MD Radiodiagnosis

6

MS General Surgery

19

MD Paediatrics

29

MS Orthopaedics

38

M.Ch Neurosurgery

53

MD Nuclear Medicine

74

MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology

171

MD Emergency Medicine

226

MD Psychiatry

215

MD Anaesthesiology

299

MD Pathology

430

MD Anatomy

1460


PGIMER Chandigarh INICET Cutoff: January 2025 Closing Ranks by Course (General Category)

Mentioned below is the PGIMER Chandigarh INICET Cutoff of January 2025 Closing Ranks by Course for the general category.

Course

Closing Rank

MS General Surgery

218

MS Orthopaedics

404


JIPMER Puducherry INICET Cutoff: January 2025 Closing Ranks by Course (General Category)

Mentioned below is the JIPMER Puducherry INICET Cutoff of January 2025 Closing Ranks by Course for the general category.

Course

Closing Rank

MS General Surgery

38

MS Orthopaedics

1627


SCTIMST Trivandrum INICET Cutoff: January 2025 Closing Ranks by Course (General Category)

Mentioned below is the SCTIMST Trivandrum INICET Cutoff of January 2025 Closing Ranks by Course for the general category.

Course

Closing Rank

MS General Surgery

558

MS Orthopaedics

12187


INI CET November 2025: FAQs


Ques: What is the INI CET exam?

Ans: The INI CET exam is a national-level PG entrance exam conducted by AIIMS, New Delhi, for admission to MD, MS, DM, M.Ch, and MDS programs at Institutes of National Importance in India. The exam is held twice a year (January and November).


Ques: When will the INI CET November 2025 exam be conducted?

Ans: The INI CET November 2025 exam is scheduled for November 9, 2025.


Ques: When will the INI CET November 2025 admit card be released?

Ans: The INI CET 2025 admit card has been released on November 1, 2025. Candidates must carry it to the exam center.


Ques: What is the syllabus for INI CET November 2025?

Ans: The syllabus for INI CET November 2025 includes

  • Pre-Clinical: Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry
  • Para-Clinical: Pharmacology, Pathology, Microbiology, Forensic Medicine, Community Medicine
  • Clinical: Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, ENT, Psychiatry, Dermatology, Radiodiagnosis, Anaesthesiology


Ques: How can I apply for INI CET November 2025?

Ans: Candidates can apply for the INI CET November 2025 by following these steps.

Step 1: Register on the official website.

Step 2: Fill in personal, academic, and contact details.

Step 3: Upload photo, signature, and left thumb impression.

Step 4: Pay the application fees online.

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AcronymInstitute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test
Conducting BodyAll India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
Mode and TypeOnline (Computer Based Test (CBT))
Application ModeOnline
Frequency2 in a year
LanguagesEnglish
Test Takers130000
Duration180
Total Marks200
Marking Scheme1 for correct, 0.75 for incorrect
Application Fee4000
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