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All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi will release the Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test or INI CET exam day guidelines 2026 for the January 2026 session. The exam day guidelines of INI CET are released with the admit card. For aspirants who will be appearing for the January 2026 session, the INI CET exam day guidelines must be adhered to by the candidates.
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The detailed INI CET exam day guidelines 2026 are released along with the release of the INI CET admit card at, aiimsexams.ac.in. Knowing the various INI CET 2026 exam day guidelines is important as it will enable medical graduates to avoid mistakes unwillingly.
INI CET exam day guidelines 2026 comprise instructions about what to carry, what not to carry, do's and don'ts, and other guidelines to be followed by aspirants in the exam hall and at the centre. Candidates are advised to read the article on exam day guidelines of INI CET 2026 to know the details about official exam guidelines.
AIIMS New Delhi is not responsible for travel restrictions if any. So, aspirants are advised to prepare and reach early at the allotted INI CET exam centres.
If aspirants find any error on the computer screen while appearing they must have to inform the invigilator immediately.
It must be noted that the released INI CET 2026 January session admit card does not guarantee a right to appear for the PG exam unless all INI eligibility standards are fulfilled by the candidates.
Aspirants are advised to ensure that they meet all the INI CET 2026 eligibility standards before reaching the exam centres.
On INI CET exam day, no misbehaviour is tolerated by the authorities & strict measures are taken against the student if found guilty.
For admission to postgraduate medical courses in AIIIMS, JIPMER, PGIMER, and NIMHANS institutes, INI CET exam is conducted. For verification purposes, candidates can go through the below-mentioned documents which will be required:
Documents | Details |
Admit card | Candidates have to carry the printout of INI CET 2026 admit card. |
Any one of the Valid ID proof |
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Aspirants do not have to carry the below-mentioned barred items, as carrying these on the INI CET exam day is considered an unfair means. Candidates must note that there are no arrangements made by authorities to keep their belongings of the candidate. The items which are barred at the INI CET 2026 exam centres are:
Stationery items: Pen, paper, writing pad, pen drive, eraser, etc.
Electronic devices: Mobile phones, tablets, calculators, watches, Bluetooth, etc.
Ornaments: Rings, earrings, chains, bangles, etc.
Other items: Wallets, belts, goggles, etc.
Any eatable items, whether opened or packed
The duration of INI CET is of three hours which begins at 9:00 AM sharp. As per the INI CET 2026 exam day guidelines, candidates have to report at the allotted exam centre as allotted to them in the INI CET admit card 2026 to complete all the necessary verification procedures of security checks including taking of digital images, left-thumb impressions, and others.
Activities | Timings |
Reporting time | 7:00 AM |
Entry closes at the exam centre | 8:45 AM |
INI CET exam start time | 9:00 AM |
INI CET 2026 exam concludes | 12:00 PM |
Candidates are advised to reach the venue under the reporting time mentioned in the INI CET January admit card 2026.
No candidates are allowed entry into the INI CET exam centre after gate closing time and candidates are not allowed to leave the exam centre premises before the exam concludes.
Candidates must follow the instructions strictly as instructed by the centre superintendent/invigilators.
The candidate's identity is verified after the verification process to check against any possible impersonation. Verification is also done through CCTVs.
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AIIMS, New Delhi releases the INI CET 2026 January session paper pattern along with the information bulletin, which can be checked below.
Particular | Details |
Examination mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) Mode |
Exam duration | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
Type of question | Multiple Choice Question (MCQs) |
Total question | 200 |
Aspirants must note that the INI CET 2026 exam day guidelines above are written based on the information mentioned in the released admit cards. If the authority releases the detailed INI CET exam day guidelines, it will be updated soon above. Candidates are advised to follow the instructions on INI CET 2026 exam day and appear for the exam smoothly without facing any inconvenience.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi releases the guidelines for the exam day of INI CET 2026.
The INI CET exam day guidelines are released with the release of INI CET admit card at, aiimsexams.ac.in.
Knowing the various INI CET 2026 exam day guidelines is important as it enables medical graduates to avoid mistakes unwillingly.
INI CET exam day guidelines 2026 comprise the instructions pertaining to what to carry, what not to carry, do's and don'ts, and other guidelines to be followed.
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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