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AIIMS New Delhi conducts the INI CET exam for entry into postgraduate programs like MD, MS, DM (6 years), MCh (6 years), and MDS. The exam is computer-based, and there are 200 multiple-choice questions from pre-clinical, para-clinical, and clinical subjects. The INI CET January 2025 session exam was conducted on 10th November 2024. The question papers and answer keys are not published by the exam conducting authorities.
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Following the INI CET exam, students can check the memory-based question papers along with the answer keys. These question papers help aspirants to estimate their scores. The INI CET question papers also help future aspirants in self-assessment and improving their performance in the exam.
The INI-CET January 2025 question paper helps candidates understand the latest exam pattern and difficulty level. The level of paper was moderate to high as per students' feedback. The memory-based questions have been collected from students who appeared in the exam. These questions will give future aspirants a clear idea of the type of topics and concepts asked this year.
The INI CET 2025 January session test was held on November 10, 2024, by AIIMS New Delhi in computer-based mode. The difficulty level of the test was said to be moderate to difficult, with a strong clinical and balanced question pattern of basic and recall-based questions. About 60% questions were found to be easy to moderate, and 30-40% were tough, hence making it more challenging compared to earlier sessions.
The question sheet touched upon a broad spectrum of medical subjects, with a strong focus on first- and second-year topics. Following is the subject-wise question break-up in detail, pointing out the high-yield areas to which the candidates must give top priority:
| Subject | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Physiology | 21 |
| Medicine | 20 |
| Pathology | 19 |
| Obstetrics/Gynaecology (OB/GYN) | 19 |
| Microbiology | 17 |
| Pharmacology | 15 |
| Preventive and Social Medicine (PSM) | 15 |
| Anatomy | 13 |
| Surgery | 13 |
| Ophthalmology | 12 |
| Paediatrics | 9 |
| ENT | 9 |
| Orthopedics | 4 |
| Anaesthesia | 4 |
| Radiology | 4 |
| Forensic Medicine and Toxicology (FMT) | 3 |
| Psychiatry | 1 |
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INI-CET previous year questions – MCQs with answers and explanations are a useful resource for candidates who are preparing for the INI-CET examination. The questions help in understanding the exam pattern, commonly tested topics, and reasoning behind the correct answer, helping both knowledge and test-taking strategy.
| INI-CET Previous Year Questions | Download Here |
1. What is the first investigation for suspected pheochromocytoma?
Subject/Topic: Medicine – Endocrinology
Options:
A. Urinary metanephrines
B. Plasma glucose
C. CT abdomen
D. Serum calcium
Correct Answer: A
2. Which of the following is not useful in COVID-19 prevention?
Subject/Topic: Medicine – Infectious Diseases
Options:
A. Vaccination
B. Face masks
C. Hand hygiene
D. Ivermectin
Correct Answer: D
3. What is the shortest pelvic diameter?
Subject/Topic: Obstetrics – Pelvimetry
Options:
A. Diagonal conjugate
B. True conjugate
C. Obstetric conjugate
D. Interspinous diameter
Correct Answer: C
4. What does a positive Whiff test indicate?
Subject/Topic: Gynecology – Vaginal Infections
Options:
A. Candida infection
B. Bacterial vaginosis
C. Trichomoniasis
D. Chlamydia
Correct Answer: B
5. The Jackson-Rees circuit is used for:
Subject/Topic: Anaesthesia – Pediatric Circuits
Options:
A. Adults
B. Children
C. Pregnant women
D. ICU patients
Correct Answer: B
On Question asked by student community
With a rank of around 25,686 in INI-CET and General category, the chances of getting AIIMS Microbiology are very low. In most counselling rounds, AIIMS seats (even for non-clinical branches like Microbiology) close at much better ranks. That said, counselling patterns can change slightly every year, so you should still participate in all rounds, including mop-up, if you’re eligible. Keep backup options open in other INIs or central institutes, and don’t rely only on AIIMS at this rank.
I know this is very disappointing but you can explore other options too.
Thankyou
Hello,
With a rank of 1375 in the INI CET November 2025 session under the general category, securing a seat in general surgery or orthopedics will be very difficult, but still you have chances in fields like MCh courses or related surgical fields in the counseling rounds.
I hope it will clear your query!!
Hello,
Based on previous INI-CET trends , a UR rank around 25,686 usually does not get a Microbiology seat in AIIMS institutes.
In most years, Microbiology in AIIMS closes at a much better (lower) rank for the unreserved category. Only the very last round in some years has gone close to this range, and even that is rare. Seats are few, and most AIIMS fill Microbiology well before this rank.
You may still keep hope for the open or mop-up rounds , as small movements can happen, but the chances remain low based on past data.
You can use our INI-CET College Predictor Tool to predict which colleges you can get based on your score and rank.
Hope it helps !
Hello,
If your employer refuses sponsorship, you cannot apply for a sponsored seat in INI-CET or DNB. Sponsorship is given only by the parent organisation.
You can consider these options:
Apply in the general category (no sponsorship needed).
Take Extraordinary Leave (EOL) or leave without pay to do PG.
Submit a written request asking the institute to reconsider sponsorship.
Check your institute’s rules, because many autonomous bodies have strict conditions for sponsored study leave.
There is no alternate authority that can sponsor you if your own organisation denies it.
Hope it helps !
Hello there!
AIIMS ( All India Institute of Medical Sciences) New Delhi conducts the Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI CET). It is conducted twice a year. The INI CET cut off 2025 for January 2026 session is 50 percentile for unreserved category, and 45 percentile for the reserved category students.
Knowing cut off marks will enable students to know their chances for getting admission in particular category and courses.
Here is the link attached from the official website of Careers360 which will provide you with the cut off marks detail. Kindly go through it.
https://medicine.careers360.com/articles/ini-cet-cutoff
thank you!
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