Registration for the INI CET January 2027 session is now open, giving eligible medical and dental graduates the opportunity to apply for postgraduate admission at participating Institutes of National Importance.

AIIMS New Delhi opened the registration process on September 16, 2026. Candidates can submit their applications until October 13, 2026, and the INI CET examination will be conducted on November 1, 2026 in computer-based mode.

INI CET is used for admission to postgraduate medical and dental programmes including MD, MS, MDS, six-year DM and MCh programmes, and MD Hospital Administration, as applicable at participating institutions.

INI CET January 2027: Important Dates

Candidates should avoid waiting until the final day because application errors, document-upload problems or payment issues can become difficult to resolve close to the deadline. The current schedule lists the registration-status stage for October 17–19 and admit-card availability from October 26.

Who Can Apply for INI CET January 2027?

Eligibility depends on the postgraduate course being applied for.

For MD, MS, six-year DM and six-year MCh programmes, candidates generally need an eligible MBBS qualification from a recognised institution.

For MDS admission, candidates need an eligible BDS qualification.

Candidates are also required to complete the prescribed compulsory rotating internship or practical training within the deadline specified for the January 2027 session. Current eligibility information lists January 31, 2027 as the internship-completion cut-off.

Minimum Marks Requirement

For Indian candidates, the currently stated minimum aggregate requirements are:

• General / OBC / EWS: 55% in MBBS/BDS
• SC / ST: 50% in MBBS/BDS
• PwBD: Minimum marks apply according to the candidate's relevant category

Candidates should calculate aggregate marks according to the method specified in the official prospectus rather than relying on marks from only one professional examination.

INI CET January 2027 Application Fee

Candidates should confirm the category and fee displayed in their application dashboard before making payment.

Which Institutes Participate in INI CET?

INI CET provides a common entrance route for postgraduate programmes at participating Institutes of National Importance.

The January 2027 process includes participating AIIMS institutes, along with institutions such as:

• JIPMER Puducherry
• PGIMER Chandigarh
• NIMHANS Bengaluru
• SCTIMST Thiruvananthapuram

Candidates should check the final prospectus and seat-allocation notices because course availability and seats can differ across institutes and specialties.

How to Apply for INI CET January 2027

Applications are being accepted through the official AIIMS Examination portal.

Step 1: Complete One-Time Registration

Candidates should begin with the required One-Time Registration process and enter their personal information carefully.

AIIMS notes that information saved in OTR is intended for use across examinations, so details such as name, date of birth and other personal information should match official documents.

Step 2: Fill in Academic and Internship Details

Enter the required information relating to:

• MBBS or BDS qualification
• College or university
• Internship details
• Professional registration
• Category, where applicable
• Other information requested in the application

Step 3: Upload Required Documents

Candidates may be required to upload documents such as:

• Recent passport-size photograph
• Signature
• Thumb impression
• Qualification information
• Internship details
• Category or PwBD documents, where applicable

Follow the file size and image specifications shown on the AIIMS application portal.

Step 4: Pay the Registration Fee

Pay the applicable fee online according to your category.

Do not consider the application complete until payment and all required registration stages have been successfully submitted.

Step 5: Check Registration Status

After submission, candidates should return to the portal during the October 17–19 status period.

If an uploaded image or registration detail is rejected and correction is permitted, complete the correction within the notified window.

Step 6: Download the Admit Card

The current schedule lists October 26, 2026 for the final registration status and admit card.

Check all information on the admit card immediately after downloading it.

INI CET January 2027 Exam Pattern

The January 2027 examination is scheduled as a computer-based test lasting three hours.

The current examination pattern includes:

The 200 questions are reported as being divided into four sequential parts of 50 questions, with 45 minutes available for each part. Once a part closes, candidates cannot return to it, making time management particularly important.

What Should Candidates Do After Registering?

Submitting the application should not be the end of your preparation plan.

With the examination scheduled for November 1, candidates have a limited preparation window after registration closes.

Focus on:

• Revising high-yield MBBS subjects
• Practising clinical and integrated questions
• Taking computer-based mock tests
• Reviewing previous INI CET-style questions
• Improving accuracy because of negative marking
• Practising the four-part timed examination structure
• Analysing weak subjects after every mock

Do not spend the final weeks only reading notes. Regular timed practice is important because the examination tests both medical knowledge and the ability to apply it under strict time limits.

INI CET vs NEET PG: Do Not Treat Them as the Same Exam

Many postgraduate medical aspirants prepare for both INI CET and NEET PG because their undergraduate medical syllabus overlaps substantially.

However, candidates should still prepare specifically for the INI CET structure, question style and time-management requirements.

Students following postgraduate medical entrance developments can also read our recent NEET PG 2026 Re-Exam update, which covers the separate re-examination issue affecting candidates after the August 2026 test. NEET PG 2026 Re-Exam Row: Plea Challenges Fresh Test for 2,445 Candidates

This internal link helps medical aspirants follow related PG entrance developments without mixing the two admission processes.

Before Applying, Check These Details Carefully

Medical PG applicants should verify the following before final submission:

• Correct name and date of birth
• MBBS/BDS marks
• Internship completion eligibility
• NMC/State Medical Council or relevant professional registration details
• Category information
• Photograph, signature and thumb impression
• Application fee status
• Email address and mobile number
• Course-specific eligibility requirements

A small mistake in an entrance application can create unnecessary problems later during eligibility verification or counselling.

Need Help With Medical PG Admission Planning?

INI CET is only one part of the postgraduate medical admission journey.

After the examination, candidates may also need to understand:

• Institute and speciality selection
• Counselling procedures
• Seat options
• Documents
• Backup choices
• MD/MS admission planning

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did INI CET January 2027 registration start?

Registration started on September 16, 2026.

What is the last date to apply for INI CET January 2027?

The current last date is October 13, 2026.

When is the INI CET January 2027 exam?

The examination is scheduled for November 1, 2026.

When will the INI CET admit card be available?

The current schedule lists October 26, 2026 for final registration status and admit-card availability.

Who can apply for INI CET?

Eligible candidates generally need an MBBS qualification for medical PG programmes or a BDS qualification for MDS, along with the prescribed internship, marks and registration requirements.

How many questions are there in INI CET?

The exam contains 200 objective-type questions to be completed in 180 minutes.

Is there negative marking in INI CET?

Yes. The current pattern awards +1 for a correct response and deducts one-third of a mark for an incorrect response.

Mr. Anindya Bhanja
Founder & Career Guidance Mentor