AIIMS INI CET July 2027: All India Institute of Medical Sciences conducts the Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI-CET) for admission to postgraduate medical courses such as MD, MS, DM (6 years), MCh (6 years), and MDS at participating Institutes of National Importance. As of August 14, 2026, AIIMS has listed a 2027 examination calendar, but the detailed INI-CET January 2027 prospectus and application notification are not yet available on the official examination portal.
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What is the AIIMS INI CET July 2027?
Institutes of National Importance (INIs) play a vital role in postgraduate and postdoctoral medical education, focusing on training future medical teachers in a strong research and academic environment. Students are exposed to advanced teaching methods and actively participate in teaching and research activities.
The INIs aim to provide high-quality training across major healthcare disciplines, promote research and development, and achieve self-sufficiency in postgraduate medical education.
For admission to super-speciality courses, a common INI-SS entrance test is conducted to prepare a merit list. Seats are allocated to eligible candidates based on their overall merit through a synchronised seat-allocation process.
Expected AIIMS INI CET July 2027 Schedule
The following schedule is rewritten in the 2027 context based on the corresponding July 2026 timeline provided:
AIIMS INI CET July 2027 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Entrance Examination (Stage I) | 8 May 2027 (Saturday) |
| Result Notification | 15 May 2027 (Saturday) |
| Departmental Assessment (Stage II) | Dates will be announced later |
| Final Result Notification | Dates will be announced later |
Note: These dates are expected, based on the established INI-CET admission cycle. Candidates should wait for the official January 2027 notification before treating them as final.
Courses Offered
INI-CET is used for admission to:
- MD
- MS
- MDS
- DM (6 years)
- MCh (6 years)
The official INI-CET prospectus describes the examination as the entrance test for postgraduate courses at participating INIs.
Participating Institutes
The participating institutes include AIIMS institutions and other Institutes of National Importance such as:
- AIIMS New Delhi
- AIIMS Bhopal
- AIIMS Bhubaneswar
- AIIMS Jodhpur
- AIIMS Nagpur
- AIIMS Patna
- AIIMS Raipur
- AIIMS Rishikesh
- AIIMS Bilaspur
- AIIMS Gorakhpur
- AIIMS Guwahati
- AIIMS Jammu
- AIIMS Rajkot
- JIPMER Puducherry
- NIMHANS Bengaluru
- PGIMER Chandigarh
- SCTIMST Thiruvananthapuram
The exact institute/course-wise seat position for January 2027 will be known after AIIMS releases the relevant prospectus and seat-position documents.
Eligibility
AIIMS INI-CET Educational Qualification – Full Details
For AIIMS INI CET July 2027, the educational qualification is course- and specialty-specific. Candidates must possess the prescribed postgraduate medical qualification (MD/MS/DNB or equivalent) in the relevant specialty, with the qualification recognized by the competent authority. The official AIIMS prospectus provides a separate qualification requirement for each course.
DM Courses
For admission to DM programmes, candidates generally need an MD/DNB qualification in the relevant specialty. Some examples from the official qualification list are:
| DM Course | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| DM Acute Care/Emergency Medicine | MD in Internal/General Medicine or Emergency Medicine, or equivalent |
| DM Addiction Psychiatry | MD/DNB in Psychiatry |
| DM Cardiac Anaesthesia & Critical Care | MD/DNB in Anaesthesiology |
| DM Cardiology | MD/DNB in Medicine/Pediatrics or equivalent |
| DM Clinical Hematology | MD/DNB in Medicine/Pediatrics |
| DM Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology | MD in Medicine/Pediatrics or equivalent |
| DM Clinical Pharmacology | MD/DNB in Medicine/Pharmacology/Pediatrics |
| DM Critical Care Medicine | MD in Anaesthesiology/Medicine/Chest Medicine or equivalent |
| DM Endocrinology | MD/DNB in Medicine/Pediatrics |
| DM Gastroenterology | MD/DNB in Medicine or relevant equivalent qualification |
| DM Nephrology | MD/DNB in Medicine/Pediatrics |
| DM Neurology | MD in Medicine/Pediatrics or equivalent |
| DM Pulmonary Critical Care & Sleep Medicine | MD in Medicine/Pulmonary/Chest/Respiratory Medicine |
| DM Virology | MD in Microbiology |
These requirements vary by institute and course; for several courses, AIIMS, PGIMER, JIPMER, SCTIMST or NIMHANS prescribe specific accepted feeder qualifications.
M.Ch. Courses
For M.Ch. programmes, candidates generally require an MS/DNB qualification in Surgery or the relevant specialty.
Examples include:
- M.Ch. Breast, Endocrine & General Surgery: MS in Surgery/General Surgery or equivalent.
- M.Ch. CTVS: MS/DNB in Surgery/General Surgery.
- M.Ch. GI Surgery/Surgical Gastroenterology: MS/DNB in Surgery/General Surgery.
- M.Ch. Gynaecologic Oncology: MD/MS in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
- M.Ch. Hand & Microvascular Surgery: MS in Orthopaedics.
- M.Ch. Head & Neck Surgery: MS in Surgery/ENT.
- M.Ch. Joint Replacement & Reconstruction: MS/DNB in Orthopaedics.
- M.Ch. Neuro-Surgery: MS/DNB in Surgery/General Surgery.
- M.Ch. Paediatric Surgery: MS in Surgery/General Surgery.
- M.Ch. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery: MS in Surgery/ENT/Orthopaedics, depending on the institute.
- M.Ch. Surgical Oncology: MS in Surgery/ENT or other specified qualifications.
- M.Ch. Urology: MS in Surgery/General Surgery.
- M.Ch. Vascular Surgery: MS/DNB in General Surgery or equivalent.
Important Points
- MD/MS/DNB qualification is not the same for every course.
- The candidate must have the specific feeder specialty prescribed for the desired course.
- Equivalent qualifications must be recognized by the NMC/MCI or the competent authority, wherever specified.
- The eligibility may also differ between participating INIs for the same or similarly named specialty.
- Therefore, candidates should check the course-wise qualification table in the official prospectus before applying.
The official AIIMS website publishes the INI-CET prospectus and admission information; the January 2026 prospectus is available through the AIIMS examination portal.
For AIIMS INI CET July 2027: the above qualification details are based on the provided INI-SS January 2026 course-wise qualification document, so the final 2027 eligibility should be checked against the official 2027 prospectus when released. AIIMS has a 2027 examination calendar page, but the detailed 2027 prospectus/qualification table may differ.
AIIMS INI CET July Eligibility 2027 Institute-wise Download PDF
AIIMS INI-SS Age Limit & Relaxation
| Institute | Upper Age Limit | Cut-off Date |
|---|---|---|
| AIIMS New Delhi & Other AIIMS | 35 years | TBA |
| PGIMER Chandigarh | 45 years | TBA |
| NIMHANS Bengaluru | 37 years | TBA |
| SCTIMST Trivandrum | 40 years | TBA |
| JIPMER Puducherry | No upper age limit | — |
Age Relaxation
Age relaxation is applicable at all participating INIs:
- OBC candidates: Up to 3 years
- SC/ST candidates: Up to 5 years
Note: For INI-SS 2027, candidates should check the official prospectus for the applicable cut-off date and age limits, as the above figures are based on the 2026 criteria.
AIIMS INI CET July 2027 Exam Pattern
Stage-I Exam Pattern
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Applicable to | All participating Institutes |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Number of Questions | 80 |
| Total Marks | 80 |
| Language | English |
| Question Type | Objective-type, Single Correct Choice |
| Correct Answer | +1 mark |
| Incorrect Answer | −1/3 mark |
| Unanswered/Marked for Review | 0 marks |
| Syllabus | General/Basic component of the qualifying qualification + specialty/sub-specialty/system/component related to the course |
| Stage-I Qualifying Criteria | 50% marks |
Stage-II Exam Pattern and Qualification
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Applicable to | AIIMS & PGIMER Chandigarh |
| Total Marks | 20 |
| Stage-I Requirement | Must secure 50% or more marks |
| Online Application | Must have applied for AIIMS/PGIMER Chandigarh seats in the respective specialty/course |
| Eligibility | Must fulfill AIIMS/PGIMER Chandigarh eligibility criteria |
| Candidates Shortlisted | Up to 3 times the seats in each category for AIIMS/PGIMER Chandigarh, or 2 times the total seats in the respective category across AIIMS/PGIMER Chandigarh & other INIs, whichever is higher, subject to the competent authority’s decision |
| Assessment | Departmental clinical/practical/lab-based assessment |
| Assessment Venue | Respective department, AIIMS New Delhi |
| Assessment Content | Sub-specialty/system/component related to the applied specialty/course |
| Stage-II Marks | 20 |
| Combined Qualification | 50% or more in Stage-I + Stage-II combined |
| Absence in Stage-II | Candidate will not qualify for AIIMS/PGIMER Chandigarh seats |
Merit Lists
| Merit List | Applicable For | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Common Merit List (CML) | All INIs except AIIMS & PGIMER Chandigarh | Stage-I performance; qualified candidates are ranked by overall merit |
| AIIMS Merit List (AML) | AIIMS & PGIMER Chandigarh | Stage-I + Stage-II combined marks (100 marks) |
CML: Candidates must appear in and qualify Stage-I.
AML: Candidates must appear in and qualify both Stage-I and Stage-II.
Sponsored/Foreign National & OCI Candidates
Sponsored and Foreign National candidates are placed in the respective merit list according to their performance and eligibility. Seats under the Sponsored/Foreign National category are non-convertible with General Category seats.
For OCI/PIO candidates, eligibility is determined according to the Supreme Court’s decision dated February 3, 2024:
- OCI cardholders considered Indian Nationals are eligible only for open/unreserved Indian National seats.
- OCI/PIO cardholders considered Foreign Nationals are eligible only for Foreign National seats.
The exact marking scheme and examination pattern for INI-CET July 2027 should be confirmed in the official prospectus when it is released.
INI-SS Application Process, Result & Seat Allocation
Phase I – Application Process
The entire INI-SS application process is conducted online through the AIIMS examination portal. Candidates can access the INI-SS section through Academic Course → INI-SS on the AIIMS website. Candidates should regularly check the portal for updates and important dates.
Category Certificate Validity
OBC (NCL) Certificate
- Candidates must upload a valid OBC-NCL certificate issued in the prescribed format.
- For the January 2026 session, the certificate had to be issued between April 1, 2025 and October 31, 2025.
- The certificate must confirm Non-Creamy Layer status, and the candidate’s caste must be included in the Central OBC List.
- The certificate should be valid for the 2025–26 financial year.
- Candidates awaiting renewal could upload the previous certificate along with the acknowledgement of their renewal application, but the valid certificate had to be produced when required.
EWS Certificate
- Candidates applying under EWS must submit the prescribed Income & Assets Certificate issued by the competent authority.
- For January 2027, the certificate had to be based on FY 2025–26 income and issued within the prescribed period.
- Certificates issued outside the specified dates were not accepted.
Phase II – Declaration of Result
The INI-SS result is declared on the AIIMS official website based on the candidate’s performance according to the prescribed examination scheme.
Phase III – Seat Allocation
Seat allocation is conducted online using the two merit lists:
- Common Merit List (CML)
- AIIMS Merit List (AML)
Candidates fill their preferred INIs and order of choices after the result. Seat allocation is carried out according to the candidate’s overall rank and preferences.
| Candidate Status | Seat Allocation |
|---|---|
| CML qualified only | Eligible for INIs other than AIIMS & PGIMER Chandigarh |
| CML + AML qualified | Considered for seats across eligible INIs, including AIIMS & PGIMER Chandigarh |
| Sponsored/Foreign National | Considered only for seats advertised under the respective category |
Key Seat Allocation Rules
- Allocation is made in order of overall rank in the respective CML/AML.
- The best available seat is allotted according to the candidate’s preference.
- For candidates qualified in both CML and AML, the best available choice from both allocation processes is considered.
- Sponsored/Foreign National candidates follow a similar process, restricted to seats in their respective categories.
- Seats are non-convertible/non-interchangeable between different sub-groups, unless specifically permitted under applicable rules.
- Vacant seats in General, Sponsored or Foreign National categories are carried forward to the next session.
The detailed seat-allocation procedure and results are published on the AIIMS examination website according to the prescribed schedule.
How to Apply
Candidates will be required to complete the application process online through the AIIMS examination portal:
- Register for the examination.
- Complete Basic Candidate Information.
- Generate the Exam Unique Code (EUC), wherever applicable.
- Complete the final registration.
- Upload the required documents/images.
- Pay the application fee.
- Select examination city/options as prescribed.
- Submit the application.
- Download and save the registration/confirmation details.
AIIMS has stated in its INI-CET prospectus that the examination process consists of application, examination, and seat allocation phases.
Official Website
Candidates should regularly check the AIIMS Examination Section official website for the AIIMS INI CET July 2027 notification, prospectus, application form, admit card, result, and counselling/seat-allocation updates. The official portal already provides a 2027 calendar section.
Important: The INI-CET January 2027 notification has not yet been released as of August 14, 2026, so the exact application and examination dates should not be published as confirmed dates yet.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. When will the AIIMS INI CET July 2027 application form open?
It will open in October, as per the schedule released on the AIIMS website
Q2. What is AIIMS INI-CET 2027?
AIIMS INI-CET 2027 is a national-level postgraduate medical entrance examination conducted by AIIMS New Delhi for admission to PG medical courses such as MD, MS, DM (6 years), MCh (6 years) and MDS at participating Institutes of National Importance.
Q3. Who is eligible for AIIMS INI CET July 2027?
Candidates must have the required qualifying degree and internship prescribed for the course. The exact eligibility and course-wise qualification requirements will be specified in the official INI-CET 2027 prospectus.
Q4. What is the INI-CET 2027 exam pattern?
The examination is conducted in computer-based mode and consists of objective-type questions. The exact number of questions, duration, marking scheme, and syllabus should be checked in the official 2027 prospectus.
Q5. Are there any qualifying marks for INI CET 2027?
Yes, the qualifying marks are 50 percent
Q6. How can I apply for AIIMS INI CET July 2027?
You have to complete the registration and application process online through the official AIIMS examination portal. You should upload the required documents, pay the application fee, and submit the form within the prescribed deadline.
Q7. What is the age limit for AIIMS INI CET July 2027?
It varies institute-wise; for AIIMS, it is 35 years; for others, you can check above in this article in the age limit section.