AIIMS New Delhi has opened registration for the Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI CET) 2026 January session. Candidates can register online at aiimsexams.ac.in until October 21, 2025 . The entrance examination is scheduled for November 9, 2025 .
The INI CET exam determines admission to various postgraduate medical courses. These include Doctor of Medicine (MD), Master of Surgery (MS), Master of Chirurgiae (MCh), and Doctorate of Medicine (DM).
Key Dates and Information
Candidates must adhere to the following schedule for the INI CET 2026 January session:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Start Date | October 1, 2025 |
| Registration End Date | October 21, 2025 |
| Application Correction Window | October 24 – 26, 2025 |
| Admit Card Release Date | November 1, 2025 |
| Examination Date | November 9, 2025 |
Participating Institutions and Programs
The INI CET facilitates admission to postgraduate medical programs offered by premier institutions. These include AIIMS, JIPMER, PGIMER, NIMHANS, and SCTIMST. The exam covers postgraduate-level medical streams for the 2025-26 academic year.
How to Register for INI CET 2026
Applicants must follow these steps to complete their registration for the AIIMS INI CET 2026:
- Visit the official website: aiimsexams.ac.in
- Click on the ‘Academic Courses’ tab.
- Select the ‘Postgraduate’ section.
- Click on ‘INI-CET (MD/MS/MCh/DM) January 2026’.
- Locate ‘Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI-CET) for admission to PG Courses for January 2026 session’. Click ‘View Details’.
- Click the ‘Create a new account’ button to begin registration.
- Provide all required personal and academic details.
- Submit the completed registration form.
- Follow any additional registration protocols.
- Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.
The direct registration link is available on the AIIMS exams portal. Candidates should regularly check the official website for updates and announcements.