DETAILS ABOUT INI-CET EXAM

ℹ️Full Form

Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI-CET).

✅Eligibility

• Nationality: Must be a citizen of India or an OCI/PIO cardholder.
• Academic Qualification: Must possess an MBBS degree for MD/MS courses or a BDS degree for MDS courses from a recognized university.
• Internship: Must have completed or be likely to complete the mandatory one-year rotating internship.
• Registration: Must have a registration certificate from the NMC/MCI or DCI/State Council.

🎂Age Limit

There is **no upper age limit** to appear for the INI-CET examination.

📖Detailed Syllabus

The syllabus covers the entire MBBS/BDS curriculum, with a strong emphasis on clinical application and higher-order problem-solving. It is divided into three sections:

• Pre-Clinical: Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry.
• Para-Clinical: Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Forensic Medicine, Social & Preventive Medicine.
• Clinical: Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics, and all other clinical specialities.

⚙️Selection Process

1. Step 1: INI-CET Computer-Based Test. Candidates appear for the single-session online examination.
2. Step 2: Merit List Declaration. A common merit list is released with candidate scores and All India Ranks (AIR).
3. Step 3: Centralized Online Counselling. Qualified candidates participate in online counselling for seat allotment to PG courses (MD/MS/MDS/MCh-6yrs) in the participating Institutes of National Importance.

💰Stipend & Salary Potential

During PG Residency: Admitted students are designated Junior Residents and receive a handsome monthly stipend.

• Junior Resident Stipend: Approximately ₹90,000 - ₹1,10,000 per month in central institutes like AIIMS, which is among the highest in the country.

After PG (MD/MS): The salary potential is very high, similar to other specialists.

⚕️Starting Post & Department

The starting designation upon selection is Junior Resident in a specific postgraduate department at one of the participating Institutes of National Importance, such as:

• AIIMS, New Delhi and other AIIMS
• JIPMER, Puducherry
• PGIMER, Chandigarh
• NIMHANS, Bengaluru

📋Job Profile (NA)

NA (This is an entrance exam for a postgraduate medical course).

🎁Facilities After Selection (at an INI)

• Training under some of the most renowned medical experts in the country.
• Exposure to a huge volume and variety of clinical cases, providing unparalleled hands-on experience.
• Access to cutting-edge medical technology, research facilities, and international journals.
• A highly academic and research-oriented environment.
• The immense prestige and brand value associated with a degree from an Institute of National Importance.

🎯Scope

INI-CET is the gateway to the most prestigious and sought-after postgraduate medical seats in India. A postgraduate degree (MD/MS) from an INI like AIIMS or PGIMER is considered the pinnacle of medical education in the country. It opens up elite career opportunities in super-specialization (DM/M.Ch), clinical practice, academia, and medical research globally.

🗓️Exam Dates & Frequency

• Frequency: The INI-CET is conducted twice a year.
• Exam Months: The January session exam is held in November, and the July session exam is held in May.

📝How to Apply

The application process is conducted online through the official AIIMS examination website. It involves a multi-step registration process (PAAR - Prospective Applicants Advanced Registration).

📊Exam Structure & Score Pattern

Scoring Pattern: +1 mark for a correct answer, -1/3 mark for an incorrect answer. No marks for unattempted questions.

⏱️Duration of the Exam

The total duration of the exam is 180 minutes (3 hours).

⏳Result Time

The results are declared extremely quickly, often within **5 to 7 days** after the examination date.

💸Fees

The application fee is relatively high, typically around ₹4,000 for General/OBC candidates and ₹3,200 for SC/ST/EWS candidates. This fee is subject to change.

🌐Official Website

For all official notifications, registration, and authentic information, always refer to the official AIIMS exams website: aiimsexams.ac.in