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How to Apply for AIIMS PG/INI-CET 2026

INI-CET - PG entrance for 12 INI institutes (AIIMS, JIPMER, PGIMER). MBBS graduates apply.

📁 Education ⏱️ 30-45 mins 💰 ₹1500-3000

About This Guide

INI-CET (formerly AIIMS PG, JIPMER PG combined) for postgraduate medical admissions to AIIMS Delhi/other AIIMS, JIPMER, PGIMER Chandigarh, NIMHANS Bangalore, Sree Chitra Tirunal. Twice yearly (Jan, July). 200 questions, 3 hours. Apply at aiimsexams.ac.in.

Eligibility Criteria

MBBS from MCI-recognized institute
Internship completed
Indian citizen
No upper age limit
Foreign degree: FMGE/equivalent required

Documents Required

Keep these documents ready before starting application. Missing documents = delayed approval.

MBBS degree
MCI registration
Internship completion certificate
Aadhaar
Photo
Signature
Category certificate
PwD certificate

Step-by-Step Application Process

Follow these steps in order. Each step is critical - skip none.

Visit Portal

aiimsexams.ac.in.

Personal details, MBBS info.

Educational details, course preferences.

Choose Course Preferences

MD/MS specializations.

Choose Test Cities

2-3 priority.

Upload Documents

Strict specs.

Pay Fee

₹3,000 Gen/OBC, ₹2,400 SC/ST/PwD.

Submit

Application Number.

Admit Card

2-3 weeks before exam.

Result

2-4 weeks. Rank declared.

Counseling

AIIMS counseling for seat allocation.

Key Benefits

AIIMS PG admission
Best medical PG in India
MD/MS specializations
Free education at AIIMS
Stipend during PG ₹83K-1L+
Research opportunities
Career: AIIMS faculty/private practice/research
International recognition

What Happens After Application?

Result + rank in 4 weeks. AIIMS counseling. Top 1% scores get top specializations at AIIMS Delhi.

Frequently Asked Questions

INI-CET vs NEET PG?

INI-CET: only 12 INI institutes (AIIMS etc). NEET PG: all other medical PG admissions in India. Take BOTH.

AIIMS Delhi cutoff?

Top 100-200 ranks for popular specialties. Radiology, Dermatology most competitive. Surgery, Medicine 200-500 rank.