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    INI CET Eligibility Criteria 2026: Age limit, Qualification & Nationality

    INI CET Eligibility Criteria 2026: Age limit, Qualification & Nationality

    Shamshad Ali DarUpdated on 06 Feb 2026, 05:40 PM IST

    The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi will release the eligibility criteria for INI CET 2026 exam in the official information brochure on the official website aiimsexams.ac.in. Only those aspirants fulfilling the eligibility criteria can apply for the INI CET July 2026 session. The INI CET eligibility criteria for 2026 July session includes the basic guidelines related to nationality, qualification, work experience, and certificates among others.

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    1. INI CET eligibility criteria July 2026 session
    2. INI CET eligibility criteria 2026 for Indian Nationals graduated from abroad
    3. INI CET 2026 eligibility for Foreign Nationals
    4. INI CET eligibility criteria 2026- Who is not eligible for July session 2026?
    5. INI CET 2026 application form
    INI CET Eligibility Criteria 2026: Age limit, Qualification & Nationality
    INI CET 2026 Eligibility

    It must be noted that the candidates who fail to fulfil the eligibility conditions of the INI CET July session will not be allowed to appear for the test. INI CET is conducted twice a year in January and July for admission to Masters of Surgery (MS), Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctorate of Medicine (DM), Masters of Chirurgie (MCh), and Masters of Dental Surgery (MDS) seats. The INI CET 2026 is held in computer-based test (CBT) mode.

    INI CET eligibility criteria July 2026 session

    For every aspirant who wants to appear in INI CET 2026 July exam. It is important to know the eligibility criteria for INI CET 2026 set by the conducting authority. Listed below are the basic eligibility guidelines for Indian nationals and foreign nationals.

    • Candidates must possess the MBBS degree for MD/MS/DM-6yrs/MCH-6yrs and BDS degree for MDS courses from an institution recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC)/Medical Council of India.

    • Aspirants must have completed the 12-month compulsory rotatory internship by January 31, 2026 and have a completion certificate.

    • Candidates belonging to the General/OBC/EWS category must have obtained a minimum of 55% aggregate in MBBS/BDS, while candidates from SC/ST category must have secured 50% marks in aggregate.

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    INI CET eligibility criteria 2026 for Indian Nationals graduated from abroad

    INI CET exam eligibility criteria for FMGE, candidates who have graduated from foreign universities, the marks obtained in the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination - FMGE will be considered in lieu of aggregate marks. The MBBS cutoff marks for INI CET eligibility criteria will remain the same as mentioned above.

    INI CET 2026 eligibility for Foreign Nationals

    • Candidates are required to obtain a certificate of grading system from applicable universities/institutions to determine the value of grading in percentage. The marks calculated accordingly must be filled in the marks column during INI CET final registration before the due date.

    • Aspirants must have obtained at least 55% aggregate or equivalent in MBBS/BDS.

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    No Objection Certificate (NOC) for Foreign Nationals

    The NOC obtained from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of India, should be submitted to the Examination Section on or before the mentioned dates. Kindly note that no objection certificate obtained solely from the Ministry of External Affairs is NOT considered a valid NOC for INI-CET.

    INI CET eligibility criteria 2026- Who is not eligible for July session 2026?

    Check the given below points carefully to know when the aspirant is considered not eligible to appear for the INI CET July 2026 exam.

    • Candidates who fail to complete their internship will not be considered eligible as per the INI CET 2026 July session guidelines.

    • Candidates must provide the original sponsored certificate required documents within the due dates at the time of admission, failing which, their candidature will be cancelled under the eligibility criteria of INI CET 2026.

    • Any false document or information provided by candidates for appearing in INI CET test will not be considered eligible for the entrance exam.

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    INI CET 2026 application form

    The INI CET registration 2026 for July session has started at aiimsexams.ac.in. Candidates can fill out the INI CET application form for the July session by completing one time registration and fill the registration form. Candidates must fill in the details in the application form carefully on or before the last date.

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: When will the authorities conduct INI CET 2026?
    A:

    The INI CET 2026 July session exam date will be conducted on May 16, 2026. 

    Q: Who is eligible for INI CET 2026?
    A:

    Candidates who hold MBBS degrees for MD/MS/DM-6yrs/MCH-6yrs and BDS degree for MDS courses from an institution recognised by the NMC/MCI. 

    Q: How many times can I attempt INI CET?
    A:

    There is no capping, candidates can appear multiple times in the INI CET exam.  

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    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.

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    • Apply in the general category (no sponsorship needed).

    • Take Extraordinary Leave (EOL) or leave without pay to do PG.

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