Quick answer: The INI-CET November 2026 session (for the January 2027 admissions) is scheduled for 1 November 2026 as a computer-based test, with the result expected on 7 November 2026. The exam is conducted by AIIMS New Delhi.
INI-CET November 2026 key dates
- Exam date: 1 November 2026 (Sunday), computer-based
- Admit card: reported for around 26 October 2026, but unconfirmed, so watch the official website
- Result: 7 November 2026, to be checked on the AIIMS exam portal
- Registration: one prep site reports 16 September to 13 October 2026, with a status-check window of 17 to 19 October. Another page is inconsistent, so rely on the official notice.
- Counselling (Mock Round, Round 1, Round 2, Open Round): dates not announced yet
Exam pattern
The paper has 200 questions in four sections of 50 questions each, with 45 minutes per section, so three hours in total. The marking scheme and negative marking were not stated in the sources we checked, so read the information bulletin before the exam.
Who can appear?
Candidates need a recognised MBBS degree (or BDS for MDS) and must complete the one-year internship by the cut-off the institutes announce. There is no general upper age limit for MD, MS and MDS, though DM and MCh courses may have their own criteria, and there is no cap on attempts. Indian nationals, OCI/PIO cardholders and eligible foreign nationals can apply.
Institutes covered
The test is used for admission to AIIMS campuses, JIPMER Puducherry, PGIMER Chandigarh, NIMHANS Bengaluru and SCTIMST Thiruvananthapuram.
Last-week tips
Download the admit card as soon as it is released, check the reporting time and the allowed documents, and practise sectional timing, since each 45-minute section is separate.
FAQ
Where do I check the result? On the AIIMS exam website, aiimsexams.ac.in.
Is the exam online? Yes, it is a computer-based test.
Sources: PW and Reflex Prep guides citing the AIIMS examination calendar. Both are third-party sites, so confirm every date on the official portal.
