INI CET: Counselling Open Round Registration (Jul 25-31), Seat Allotment (Aug 23), Seat Matrix

INI CET Jul session counselling schedule has officially been released by AIIMS New Delhi on its website, aiimsexams.ac.in. The online registration INI CET exam and choice filling for the Open Round counselling will be conducted from Jul 25, 2025 to Jul 31, 2025. The seat allocation result for the Open Round will be announced on Aug 23, 2025.

Candidates must accept the allotted seat online between Aug 25, 2025 and Aug 30, 2025. Finally, students must report to their respective allotted institutes between Aug 25, 2025 and Aug 30, 2025 to complete the admission formalities.

INI CET Jul session exam result was announced on May 24, 2025. INI CET exam result for the Jul session has been published online by AIIMS. Candidates who qualify for the exam must download the scorecard by visiting the official website, aiimsexams.ac.in. The qualifying INI CET cut off for the general category is 50 percentile, while the reserved category cut off is 45. The INICET 2025 result is available in a PDF format. It contains the list of individuals who have qualified for the exam. Students must check their results by entering their roll number. 

The INI CET Jul session exam took place on May 17, 2025. The INI CET paper analysis for the Jul session is now available. The overall difficulty level of the exam was moderate. 

The exam is administered in a computer-based manner at authorized INI CET exam centres throughout the country. The conducting body of the INI CET Exam is the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI CET) is a postgraduate level exam for admission into courses such as Master of Surgery (MS), Doctor of Medicine (MD), Master of Dental Surgery (MDS), Doctorate of Medicine (DM), and more.

About INI CET

INI CET stands for the Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test, conducted bythe  All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. This exam is conducted to provide admission into PG courses such as Master of Surgery (MS), Doctor of Medicine (MD), Master of Dental Surgery (MDS), Doctorate of Medicine (DM), and more. INI CET is a national-level exam conducted twice a year. INI CET scores are valid for admission into all other 12 AIIMS campuses.

Candidates must appear for the online test for different programs and attempt it within 180 minutes. The important highlights related to the INI CET exam are tabulated below.

INI CET Highlights 2025

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	INI CET
INI CET Full Form	Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test
Conducting Body	AIIMS Delhi
Exam Frequency	Biannual
Exam Level	National level
Category	PG Medical Courses Admission
Exam Mode	Online
Courses Offered	MS, MD, MDS, M.Ch, DM
Exam Duration	3 Hours
Official Website	www.aiimsexams.ac.in

Also Read: INI CET Full Form: Dates, Eligibility, Application, Exam Pattern

INI CET Registration 2025

Basic registration for INI CET Jul session started on Mar 10, 2025. The deadline for basic INI CET registration was Apr 15, 2025, at 5 p.m. Candidates must register online to submit the INI CET application form 2025. It must be remembered that INI CET registration process includes both basic and final registration.

Candidates must register as per the instructions of the authorities. The registration process for INI CET involves the following steps.

INI CET Basic Registration

The steps for the basic registration of INI CET are below.

• Step 1: Generation of Registration ID.
• Step 2: Upload the image.
• Step 3: Checking the status of INI CET registration.

INI CET EUC Code Generation

The steps for generating the code for final registration are stated below.

• Step 1: Use the INI CET registration login such as the registration ID and password.
• Step 2: Click on the Generate Unique Code option.
• Step 3: One can also select the desired course in this process.
• Step 4: Details mentioned on the screen must be verified once the above process is completed.
• Step 5: Click the 'Generate' button.

INI CET Final Registration

The steps to be followed for the final registration of INI CET are as follows.

• Step 1: The final registration for INI CET is done using the registration ID and a unique password.
• Step 2: Carefully follow the instructions while applying for INI CET. Provide valid credentials so that one’s application form does not get rejected. Fill out the registration form for INI CET online.

INI CET Application Fee

Below is the application fee for INI CET for different categories.

Category	Fee (In INR)
General/OBC	INR 4000
SC/ST	INR 3200
PwD	Exempted

Also Read: 5 Golden Rules To Crack INICET With Top 100 & Getting Into AIIMS

INI CET Counselling 2025

AIIMS releases the seat allotment results in multiple rounds. Candidates must download the allotment list on the official website at aiimsexams.ac.in. Candidates who clear the cut-off can view their allotted college/institution once the result is released. Candidates can visit the official website to exercise the choice-filling option.

Students must fill out the INI CET counselling form 2025 available at aiimsexams.ac.in. The direct link for the seat allotment list is given below.

Particulars	Jul Session Direct Link	Jan Session Direct Link
Open Round Seat Allotment Result	To Be Announced	Download Now
Round 2 Seat Allotment Result	To Be Announced	Download Now
Display of Tentative Vacancy Open Round	To Be Announced	Download Now
Round 1 Seat Allotment Result	Download Now	Download Now
Mock Round Seat Allotment	Download Now	-

INI CET Counselling Jul 2025 Dates

AIIMS has declared the open round counselling schedule. The INI CET counselling 2025 dates are announced, and added below: 

Event	Dates
Round 1 Counselling
Last date for choice filling for mock round	Jun 17, 2025
Mock Round Seat Allotment	Jun 18, 2025
Choice filling for Round-1 Counselling	Jun 18 to 20, 2025
Seat Allocation for Round-1	Jun 25, 2025
Reporting for Round-1	Jun 26 to 30, 2025
Round 2 Counselling
Round-2 INI CET 2024 Seat Allotment	Jul 10, 2025
Round-2 Reporting	Jul 11 to 16, 2025
Open Round Counselling
Online Registration and Choice Filling	Jul 25, 2025 – Jul 31, 2025
Seat Allocation Result Announcement	Aug 23, 2025
Online Acceptance of Allotted Seat	Aug 25, 2025 – Aug 30, 2025
Reporting to the Allotted Institute	Aug 25, 2025 – Aug 30, 2025

Documents Required for INI CET Counselling

Check the documents listed below required during the INI CET counselling process.

• Allotment Letter
• MBBS and BDS Marksheet/Degree Certificate
• Provisional/ Permanent Registration Certificate issued by MCI/State Medical Council or DCI/State Dental Council
• PWD Certificate and Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• Registration Form
• Class 10 and 12 Marksheets
• INI CET Admit Card 2025
• Internship Completion Certificate.

INI CET Seat Matrix 2025

INI CET seat matrix has been published as a PDF file on the official website. Course-wise, the seat matrix has been released for the 16 institutes participating in the counselling process. Candidates can check the matrix to know the seats available for PG programs in different AIIMS.

Click here: INI CET Seat Matrix 2025

Authorities have released the tentative INI CET seat matrix based on the total available seats in all the institutes. Candidates must regularly check the AIIMS official portal for INI CET latest news.

INI CET Exam Centre for 2 Codes Changed

Students can check the exam centre code and address of the shifted centres from the table below: 

Exam Centre Code	Address
KA0301	Centre Name: Sri Jagadguru Chandrashekaranatha Swamiji Institute of Technology Centre Address: P.B.No. 20, B.B.Road, Chikballapur, Karnataka, India, 562101
RJ0208	Centre Name: Akashdeep PG Girls College Centre Address: Sector 11, Agarwal Farm, Near Overhead Water Tank, Mansarowar, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, 302020

INI CET Result

INI CET result was out on May 24, 2025. Candidates must download the INI CET result PDF from the AIIMS web portal. The candidates who successfully qualify for the examination are required to appear for the counselling session.

It should be remembered that INI CET results are only good for one session. Qualified applicants must participate in the online INI CET counselling for seat allocation.

Steps to Download INI CET Merit List

Check the steps to download the merit list for INI CET.

• Step 1: Candidates must visit the official portal of AIIMS Exams at aiimsexams.ac.in.
• Step 2: Click on the 'INI CET Merit List' link to download the merit list as a PDF file.
• Step 3: Verify the information mentioned on the INI CET merit list.
• Step 4: Download and save the merit list for future reference.

INI CET Exam Dates 2025

AIMS issued INI CET application form on Mar 10, 2025. INI CET exam dates 2025 have been released by the conducting body. INI CET exam 2025 for Jul session took place on May 17, 2025. Candidates must check the below-mentioned table for the INI CET exam date schedule.

INI CET Registration/Application Form Dates

INI CET Events	Jul Session
Basic Registration Commencement	Mar 10, 2025
Final Registration	Apr 15, 2025
Status of Registration and Basic information and last date of correction of rejected Images	Apr 16 - 18, 2025
Final Status of Accepted Registration and Basic information	Apr 19, 2025
Generation of EUC Code	Apr 1 - 25, 2025
INI CET Application From Status Checking	Apr 29-30, 2025
INI CET Admit Card Release Date	May 10, 2025
INI CET Exam	May 17, 2025
INI CET Result	May 24, 2025

INI CET Eligibility Criteria 2025

Applicants with the following criteria could appear for INI CET exam 2025. Aspirants not fulfilling the specified criteria could apply for the entrance test. Aspirants must examine INI CET brochure for detailed eligibility information.

INI CET Eligibility Criteria

Criteria	Description
Age Limit	No Limit
Number of Attempts	No Limit
Nationality	Indian
Minimum Qualification	MBBS/ BDS Certification from a Recognized Board/ Institution
Minimum Marks	GEN PWD/GEN/ OBC: 55% SC-PWD/ SC/ ST/ST-PWD: 50%

Read More: INI CET Eligibility Criteria 2025

INI CET Exam Pattern 2025

Candidates should know the test pattern and marking scheme to attain good scores in INI CET entrance test. Aspirants can check the test pattern for INI CET in the table below.

INI CET Exam Pattern 2025

Particulars	Details
Exam Mode	Online
Type of Questions	Objective Type
Number of Questions	MDS: 90 Questions MD/MS: 200 Questions
Test Language	English
Marks	MDS: 90 Marks MD/MS: 200 Marks
Exam Duration	MDS: 90 Minutes MS/MD: 180 Minutes
Marking Scheme	+1 Mark for Each Correct Answer - 0.3 Mark for Each Wrong Answer

Read More: INI CET Exam Pattern 2025

INI CET Syllabus 2025

The conducting authorities released the syllabus for INI CET for candidates to adopt an advanced strategy for test preparation. Candidates can check INI CET syllabus 2025 details for the Jul session below.

INI CET Syllabus

Subjects	INI CET Syllabus 2025
Pre-Clinical	Biochemistry Anatomy Physiology
Para-Clinical	Pharmacology Forensic Medicine Microbiology Pathology Community Medicine
Clinical	Obstetrics Community Medicine Paediatrics Medicine and Allied Subjects (Dermatology, Psychiatry) and Gynaecology, etc.
Surgery and Allied Subjects	Orthopedics E.N.T. Ophthalmology Anaesthesiology, etc.

Also Read: Time Management Tips for INI CET

INI CET Reference Books 2025

Aspirants must check the best INI CET books 2025 to score well in the entrance test. Candidates must also solve several mock tests and previous year's test papers to get an idea of the questions appearing in the examination. The recommended reference books for INI CET are below.

• AIIMS Chapter-Wise Solutions Physics, Chemistry, Biology: 20 Years
• Study Package in Biology (Set of 6 Books): For AIPMT and AIIMS (English)
• JIPMER MBBS 14 Years Solved Papers: by Arihant.
• Medical Entrances Physics Chemistry & Biology Chapter-Wise Topic-Wise Solved Papers (Set of 3 Books)
• Dinesh Objective Biology for AIPMT, AIIMS & Other Medical Exams
• JIPMER Pondicherry Medical Entrance Exam: Previous Years’ Solved Papers

INI CET Preparation Tips

Candidates should refer to the study material and reference books to obtain good scores in INI CET entrance exam. Aspirants must follow the INI CET preparation tips for INI CET mentioned below.

• Spend at least 5-6 hours per day and revise the topics.
• Start by taking notes on each section of the syllabus for the particular year.
• Change the study material once you finish the exam and try to practice solving application-based questions.
• Try to solve multiple-choice questions (MCQs) on a topic.
• At last, take mock tests every week and check the actual time taken to attempt them.

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INI CET Admit Card

INI CET admit card 2025 was released on May 10, 2025. AIIMS changed the exam centre of Manipur to Guwahati due to an unavoidable situation. Hence, candidates are advised to download the new INI CET admit card from the official website.

The admit card is a necessary document that comprises full details of the appearing candidate, and the applicants must bring it to the test centre without fail. AIIMS will issue the INI CET admit card to only those candidates who made the final registration before the last date.

Details Mentioned on INI CET Admit Card

Below is the list of details present on the admit card for INI CET.

• Name
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• INI CET Roll Number
• INI CET Exam Time and Date
• Category
• Photograph
• Signature
• Thumb Impression
• Address and other details of the exam centre.

Steps to Download INI CET Admit Card

Applicants must follow the steps below to download INI CET hall ticket.

• Step 1: Candidates are advised to Visit the official portal for INI CET entrance test at aiimsexams.ac.in
• Step 2: Select the 'Academic Courses' option.
• Step 3: Select the required course, i.e., 'INI CET (MD/ MS/ MCh (6 years)/ DM (6 years) from the list available on the page.
• Step 4: The application login ID should be provided on the login page.
• Step 5: Fill in the registration ID, captcha code, and password in the given space.
• Step 6: INI CET admit card will open up on the screen.
• Step 7: The details on the admit card should match the original documents.
• Step 8: Download and print the admit card for INI CET examination.

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INI CET Exam Centres 2025

AIIMS changed the Manipur exam centre to the Guwahati exam centre. Candidates must download the new INI CET admit card from the official website. INI CET is administered in 31 States/UTs and 129 exam cities.

Candidates will be allowed to enter the allotted test centres only with the required documents and the admit card. The exam centres are available in the states listed below.

• Goa
• Gujarat
• Madhya Pradesh
• Jammu and Kashmir
• Karnataka
• Andhra Pradesh
• Mizoram
• Chandigarh
• Meghalaya
• Nagaland
• Himachal Pradesh
• Bihar
• Manipur
• Haryana
• Delhi
• Maharashtra
• Arunachal Pradesh
• Jharkhand
• Assam
• Kerala
• Odisha
• Puducherry and nine other cities.

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INI CET Exam Day Guidelines

Candidates must check the following instructions before entering INI CET exam hall.

• All aspirants must carry their respective INI CET admit card 2025 and a valid photo identity proof.
• Electronic items are not allowed inside INI CET exam centres like calculators, mobile phones, smartwatches, beverages, etc.
• The candidates should be available at the exam centre at least 1 hour before the given reporting time.
• Candidates must read and sign the declaration part. The photo attached should be clear.
• Candidates through emails must contact the authorities in case of any discrepancy.
• The authorities must check that the aspirant's mail ID matches the one given during registration.

Read More: INI CET Exam Centres 2025

INI CET Paper Analysis 2025

INI CET exam paper analysis has been released. INI CET exam was administered via computer in 129 test cities. The exam was scheduled from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. According to students, the INI CET exam paper included 200 multiple-choice questions divided into four sections. Each section contained 50 questions that had to be done in 45 minutes.

INI CET Jul session took place on May 17, 2025. INI CET paper analysis is based on the student's responses. The question paper's difficulty level and the relevant information provided. INI CET paper analysis will give an idea to the candidates about the exam pattern and good attempts that candidates had during that particular paper.

INI CET Answer Key 2025

INI CET answer key refers to the right answers to the exam's questions. The answer key shows candidates the total number of questions they answered correctly and where they indicated incorrect responses.

Candidates can assess their exam performance based on the total number of correct and incorrect answers indicated. The memory-based INI CET question paper and answer key are released following the exam. However, numerous coaching institutes released an unofficial answer key for the INI CET after the examination.

INI CET Cut Off 2025

The authorities will release the INI CET cut off 2025 for different categories on the official web portal. The cut off is mainly the equal percentile and the last merit ranks secured by the candidate who successfully qualifies for the INI CET entrance test. AIIMS Delhi will declare the cut-off along with the INI CET result.

INI CET Counselling 2025

INI CET Topper 2025

INI CET Participating Colleges 2025

Aspirants must check the INI CET colleges mentioned below, where the authorities will conduct the entrance test. INI CET scores are accepted by the 8 AIIMs and other reputed institutes.

• AIIMS New Delhi
• AIIMS Jodhpur
• AIIMS Bhubaneswar
• AIIMS Raipur
• AIIMS Nagpur
• AIIMS Bhopal
• AIIMS Patna
• AIIMS Rishikesh
• JIPMER Pondicherry
• NIMHANS Bengaluru
• PGIMER Chandigarh

INI CET Contact Details 2025

AIIMS, New Delhi, responds to queries within three working days. Candidates can take help in case any discrepancy occurs during any stage of INI CET admission procedure through the following options from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM on weekdays and from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturdays.

Address:
Examination Section, All India Institute of Medical Sciences,
Ansari Nagar, New Delhi 110608.

• INI CET Contact Number: 8287882360
• INI CET Helpline Number: (Timings: 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM - Monday to Saturday) 8510010247: 9582949110
• INI CET Toll-Free Number: 1800117898 (Timings: 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM - Monday to Saturday)
• Fax: 91-11-26588663, 26588641
• Email ID: exams.ac@gmail.com (for 'Assistant Controller of Examinations)
• Official Website: www.aiimsexams.ac.in