INI-CET 2024 (Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test, 2024)

About INI-CET for MD, MS, DM (6 yrs), MCh (6 yrs) and MDS, 2024

INI-CET (Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test) is an important medical entrance examination conducted by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi. AIIMS, established in 1956 as an autonomous institution of national importance, awards medical degrees under the All India Institute of Medical Sciences Act and is recognized by the Indian Medical Council Act.

As part of the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana, several new All India Institutes of Medical Sciences were established across different locations in India, similar to AIIMS New Delhi. These institutions include AIIMS Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Jodhpur, Nagpur, Patna, Raipur, Rishikesh, Bibinagar, Bathinda, Deoghar, Mangalagiri, Raebareli, Kalyani, and Bilaspur. These institutes offer various postgraduate courses such as Masters of Surgery (MS), Doctor of Medicine (MD), Master of Dental Surgery (MDS), Doctorate of Medicine (DM), and Master of Chirurgiae (MCh).

The selection process for admission to these postgraduate courses is done through the Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI-CET). The AIIMS New Delhi, in consultation with nodal officers from all the participating institutes, oversees the administration of INI-CET. It is important to note that PGIMER-Chandigarh and SCTIMST-Trivandrum also accept scores of INI-CET.

INI-CET is conducted in a computer-based test format with a duration of 3 hours (180 minutes). The test consists of 200 objective-type questions. Each correct answer is awarded one mark, while an incorrect answer incurs a penalty of minus one-third (-1/3) mark. INI-CET takes place twice a year, with sessions in January and July. The January session's application process begins in August-September of the previous year and concludes in February of the current year. On the other hand, the July session's application process starts in March and concludes in August of the current year.

AIIMS New Delhi takes complete responsibility for all aspects related to the conduct of INI-CET, including the application process, examination, result declaration, and seat allocation for the participating institutes. It serves as the sole authority for handling these aspects of INI-CET. 

INI-CET 2024 Important Dates

INI-CET 2024 Application Procedure

All information and processes related to INI-CET will be conducted through its online portal. To access the INI-CET portal, applicants can visit www.aiimsexams.ac.in, go to the Academic Course tab, and click on INI-CET. It is recommended for applicants regularly visit the site to stay updated with the latest information.

The AIIMS INI-CET application process consists of two stages: basic registration and final registration. Basic registration involves providing essential candidate information and uploading scanned copies of passport-sized photographs and other images. Final registration for INI-CET 2024 includes generating the Exam Unique Code (EUC), filling out the application form with academic, registration, and internship details, and paying the application fee. 

How to Fill INI-CET Application Form? 

The application process for postgraduate courses consists of three sequential stages:

Stage 1: Registration & Basic Candidate Information

• Applicants need to register and provide basic information to appear in the postgraduate courses.

• This process involves initial registration with the IT system to generate a Registration ID and Password.

• Applicants must complete the Registration & Basic Candidate Information by providing necessary personal details and uploading images (photo, signature, left thumb impression). 

  Image (JPG/JPEG)	Specifications of documents uploaded
  Passport size photograph	Size - Between 50 Kb to 100 Kb   Dimension - 3.5 cm X 4.5 cm
  Signature	Size - Between 20 Kb to 100 Kb   Use a thick black/blue ballpoint pen
  Left-hand thumb impression	Size - Between 20 Kb to 100 Kb   DPI (Dots per inch) - 200 dpi

• The quality and format of the uploaded images determine the acceptance or rejection of the Registration & Basic Candidate Information.

• An accepted Registration & Basic Candidate Information is required to proceed to the next stages.

Stage 2: Generation of Exam Unique Code (EUC) for INI-CET application

• An accepted Registration & Basic Candidate Information, including the uploaded images, is a prerequisite for generating the Exam Unique Code (EUC).

• The EUC is a code that indicates the applicant's intention to apply for the INI-CET. The EUC needs to be generated separately for each INI-CET examination.

Stage 3: Completion of Application for INI-CET

• An accepted Registration & Basic Candidate Information, including the uploaded images, is necessary for generating the code and completing the application for INI-CET.

• After generating the code for INI-CET, applicants proceed to the Completion of Application page to apply for INI-CET.

• Logging in with a valid Registration ID, password, and Exam Unique Code (EUC) allows access to the Completion of the Application form. 

INI-CET 2024 Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the entrance of MD/MS/DM-6yrs/MCH-6yrs courses, candidates must hold an MBBS degree from a University recognised by the National Medical Commission/Medical Council of India, as specified by the Government of India. For MDS courses, a BDS degree from a University recognized by the Dental Council of India is required. Additionally, all candidates, except those applying to PGIMER Chandigarh, must have completed 12 months of rotating Internship/Practical training.   

INI-CET 2024 Examination Pattern

The exam pattern for INI-CET 2024 includes information regarding the exam mode, duration, marking scheme, and the total number of questions. Usually, the INI-CET pattern is announced alongside the official information brochure. Candidates also can check the INICET exam pattern table below: 

INI-CET 2024 Outcomes

The Examination Section of AIIMS New Delhi, in collaboration with nodal officers from all INIs, oversees the administration of INI-CET. AIIMS, New Delhi is the exclusive entity responsible for conducting all aspects of the Combined Entrance Test, including result announcements and seat allocation. 

AIIMS publishes a merit list based on the performance of candidates in the Online CBT Examination, which identifies the names of candidates who are provisionally eligible for the INI-CET 2024 counselling round. This result is announced solely based on the information provided by candidates in their online application for INI-CET, without undergoing detailed scrutiny of their eligibility, category certificates, sponsorship certificates, etc., as applicable.

All candidates, regardless of whether they have qualified or not, are assigned percentile scores according to their performance in the INI-CET. These scores can be viewed on the "MyPage" section of the AIIMS portal (www.aiimsexams.ac.in) after logging in using the Candidate ID and Password.