The INI CET November 2026 exam — for admission to the January 2027 session of PG medical courses at AIIMS, JIPMER, PGIMER, and NIMHANS — is confirmed for 1st November 2026.
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If you are planning to appear, registration will open around September 2026 at aiimsexams.ac.in — the only official portal for everything INI CET.
This guide covers every date you need to track, who is eligible, exactly how to register, and what to do if you have already registered before.
INI CET November 2026 — Key Dates
Based on the official pattern followed in previous sessions, here are the expected dates for the November 2026 exam:
| Event | Expected Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Opens | September 2026 |
| Last Date to Register | October 2026 (3rd week) |
| Application Correction Window | After last date — 2 to 3 days |
| Admit Card Release | Last week of October 2026 |
| Exam Date | 1 November 2026 |
| Result Declaration | 7 November 2026 |
| Counselling Begins | After result |
AIIMS has not released the official notification for this session yet. The INI CET entrance exam 2026 will be held on 1st November 2026 for the January 2026-2027 session, and the result notification will be declared on November 7, 2026. Bankofindia
Bookmark this page — we will update it the moment the official notification drops at aiimsexams.ac.in.
What is INI CET?
INI CET (Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test) is a national-level PG medical entrance exam conducted by AIIMS New Delhi on behalf of all Institutes of National Importance.
It is the only route for admission to MD, MS, DM, M.Ch, and MDS courses at:
- All AIIMS campuses across India
- JIPMER, Puducherry
- PGIMER, Chandigarh
- NIMHANS, Bengaluru
- SCTIMST, Trivandrum
The exam is held twice a year — May for the July session and November for the January session. Over 1,300+ PG seats are filled through INI CET every cycle.
Eligibility — Check Before You Apply
Candidates must hold an MBBS degree from an MCI-recognised college and complete their internship by 30 November 2025. For the November 2026 exam, the internship completion deadline will be updated in the official notification — typically set at 31 October 2026 or 30 November 2026. PM Vishwakarma
Other eligibility points:
- There is no upper age limit for INI CET
- Foreign nationals require an equivalence certificate from the Medical Council of India
- Those who have completed the basic registration for INI CET exam in the last session need not do it again — only EUC generation and final application needed Paisabazaar
Category certificates (OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS) must be valid as per the format specified in the prospectus. Verify validity before applying.
How to Register — Step by Step
Applicants must visit aiimsexams.ac.in, navigate to ‘Academic Courses’, complete the basic registration by providing personal details, upload a passport-sized photo, signature, and thumb impression, generate an Exam Unique Code (EUC) after acceptance, fill out the final application form, pay the registration fee, and save the confirmation slip. PM Vishwakarma
Here is the full process broken down:
Step 1 — Basic Registration (First-Time Applicants Only)
Go to aiimsexams.ac.in/otr and create a new account. Fill in your name, date of birth, email ID, and mobile number. Upload your passport-size photograph, scanned signature, and thumb impression as per the specified format. Submit and wait for acceptance confirmation.
If you registered for any previous INI CET session and your Basic Registration was accepted — skip this step entirely.
Step 2 — Generate Your EUC
Once Basic Registration is accepted, login at aiimsexams.ac.in/auth/login and generate your Examination Unique Code (EUC) for the November 2026 session. This code is session-specific — you need a fresh EUC for every exam you appear in.
Step 3 — Fill the Final Application Form
Navigate to Academic Courses → INI CET → November 2026 session. Fill in all personal and academic details. Upload the required documents — MBBS degree or provisional certificate, internship completion certificate, and category certificate if applicable.
Step 4 — Pay the Application Fee
The application fee for the INI CET 2026 is INR 4,000 for General/OBC/Foreign Nationals/OCI/Sponsored candidates, and for the SC/ST/EWS candidates, it is INR 3,200. The students with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are exempt from the application fee. Paisabazaar
Payment is online only — no offline mode available.
Step 5 — Save Your Confirmation Slip
After payment, download and save your confirmation slip. This is your proof of successful registration. Keep your Registration ID, EUC, and password safely noted — you will need them for every subsequent login.
Documents You Need to Keep Ready
Start preparing these documents now so registration is smooth when the window opens:
- Recent passport-size photograph as per AIIMS specifications
- Scanned signature (as per specification)
- MBBS degree or provisional pass certificate
- Internship completion certificate or certificate from Head of Institution
- Category certificate — SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS — in correct format and within validity
- PwBD certificate if applicable
- Valid government photo ID
Application Fee Summary
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / OCI / Foreign Nationals | ₹4,000 |
| SC / ST / EWS | ₹3,200 |
| PwBD (Benchmark Disabilities) | No fee |
After Registration — What Happens Next
Once you register and the exam cycle begins, everything flows through your aiimsexams.ac.in login dashboard:
Admit Card — released approximately one week before the exam. Download it from your My Page dashboard. AIIMS will not send it by email — you must download it yourself.
Exam Day — carry the printed admit card, two passport-size photographs, and a valid photo ID. AIIMS captures iris prints at the exam centre — do not wear contact lenses.
Result — expected on 7 November 2026. Check from your dashboard under Result/Scorecard. Download your scorecard immediately — needed for counselling.
Counselling — begins after results. Choice filling, seat allotment, and document verification all happen through the same portal login.
INI CET vs NEET PG — Quick Difference
One question that comes up often — why appear for INI CET separately when NEET PG exists?
The institutes accepting INI CET — AIIMS, JIPMER, PGIMER, NIMHANS, SCTIMST — are among the most prestigious medical institutions in India. These institutes do not accept NEET PG scores. INI CET is the only way in.
If your goal is any of these institutes, INI CET is non-negotiable.
Important Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Portal | aiimsexams.ac.in |
| Login | aiimsexams.ac.in/auth/login |
| New Registration | aiimsexams.ac.in/otr |
| Key Dates Page | aiimsexams.ac.in/landingpage/key-dates |
| AIIMS New Delhi | aiims.edu |
Final Word
The INI CET November 2026 exam is on 1st November 2026 and registration is expected to open in September 2026. That gives you several months to prepare — both academically and administratively.
Get your documents ready now, keep checking aiimsexams.ac.in for the official notification, and the moment registration opens — apply on Day 1. AIIMS closes the window without extensions.
Already registered for a previous session? You are halfway there — just generate your EUC when the notification drops and complete the final application.
Any questions about the registration process? Drop them in the comments below.
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Disclaimer: Expected dates are based on the official INI CET schedule pattern from previous sessions. Always verify from aiimsexams.ac.in once the official notification is released.