Is INI CET 2025 only for AIIMS?

The candidates preparing to appear for INI CET exam 2025 must be wondering about the exam and admission details. Check INI CET exam details for AIIMS.

Is INI CET 2025 only for AIIMS: AIIMS Delhi conducts INI CET to grant admission in several PG medical courses offered by various AIIMS colleges in India. However, it is a misconception that the INI CET exam is limited to AIIMS colleges only. Colleges like JIPMER, Puducherry, NIMHANS, Bengaluru, PGIMER, Chandigarh, SCTIMST Trivandrum etc. also accept INI CET scores for medical PG admissions.
The INI CET admission at colleges except AIIMS is done based on INI CET scores followed by a counselling process. The INI CET 2025 Exam January session is all set to be held on November 10, 2024. Students who qualify the institute-wise exam cutoff will be considered for admission. Scroll through the article to find out more.

List of Colleges Accepting INI CET Expect AIIMS

Apart from the AIIMS, various colleges accept INI CET exam scores. A few of the INI CET colleges have been captured below along with courses offered, and the average course fees to have an idea:

College Name

Location

Courses Offered

Average Course Fees

PGIMER, Chandigarh

Chandigarh

  • MD
  • MS
  • MCH
  • DM

INR 3,370- INR 5,240

JIPMER

Pondicherry

  • DM
  • MCH

INR 24,960 (1st year)

NIMHANS

Bangalore

  • MD
  • DM
  • M.CH

INR 1.5 Lakh (total fees)

SCTIMST College

Thiruvananthapuram

  • M.CH
  • DM
  • PDCC

INR 81,720 (1st year fees)

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Admission Process at Colleges Accepting INI CET Expect AIIMS

As per the data, there are only 17 Medical colleges that accept INI CET scores, amongst them around 15 are government and 2 are private colleges. Various Medical colleges offer admission through the INI CET scores. The admissions into INI CET colleges are based on INI CET scores followed by a Group Discussion/ Personal Interview round.
The exam date for the INI CET exam 2024 is out now and INI CET 2024 January Session exam will be held on November 10, 2024. For admissions, the Students are shortlisted based on their scores obtained in the INI CET scores. Qualified Students need to participate in the counselling process. Thereafter, they are invited for document verification and can have to undergo personal interviews. To apply for INI CET, the Students must hold an MBBS, BDS, or equivalent degree from a reputable institution, as determined by MCI or DCI.

INI CET 2025 Cutoff Scores for Other Institutes Expect AIIMS

The Students willing to take admission in other INI CET colleges except AIIMS must meet the cutoff score. The expected INI CET 2025 cutoff score for other institutes and AIIMS are:

PGIMER INI CET Cutoff

The general category PGIMER INI CET cutoff are:

Courses

Cutoff Round 1

MD Radiodiagnosis

12

MD Medicine

23

MD Nuclear Medicine

47

MS Orthopaedics

76

JIPMER INI CET Cutoff

The general category INI CET cutoff for JIPMER are:

Courses

Cutoff Round 1

MD Radiodiagnosis

32

MD Medicine

38

MD Paediatrics

94

MS Opthalmology

341

NIMHANS INI CET Cutoff

The general category NIMHANS INI CET cutoff is:

Courses

Cutoff Round 1

M.CH in Neuro Surgery

103

MD in Psychiatry

284

INI CET AIIMS Delhi Cutoff

The general category INI CET cutoff for AIIMS Delhi are:

Courses

Cutoff Round 1

MD Radiodiagnosis

10

MD Medicine

70

MD Paediatrics

30

MS Opthalmology

504

INI CET AIIMS Patna Cutoff

The general category INI CET cutoff for AIIMS Patna are:

Courses

Cutoff Round 1

MD Radiodiagnosis

153

MD Medicine

122

MD Paediatrics

363

MS Opthalmology

1470

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How to Apply for INI CET 2025 in Other Colleges?

To appear apply for INI CET, the Students must register at aiimsexam.ac.in. The Students must apply for the desired course on the official website of the college. After registration and appearing in the INI CET exam, the Students who have cleared the exam will be invited for counselling process. The INI CET college will be offered based on the counselling process.

INI CET 2025 Preparation Tips for JIPMER, PGIMER, NIMHANS & AIIMS

The Students appearing for the INI CET exam 2025 for admission to JIPMER, NIMHANS, and AIIMS must know how to prepare for the exam effectively. Have a look at the basic guidelines for better preparation:

  1. Know the INI CET  Syllabus

Knowing the INI CET 2025 Syllabus will help the candidate to understand the topics and range of questions asked in the exam.

  1. Focus on Subject-wise Important Topics

Knowing important topics from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology can help the Students prepare for the INI CET 2025 effectively.

  1. Refer to Proper Study Material

The most important factor to prepare for INI CET  2025 is referring to good study material. Limiting the resources and referring to standard books will be useful.

4. Take Regular Breaks

Apart from the study routine, include leisure activities as well in the daily timetable. A break from regular activities helps in the preparation for the exam.

5. Practice INI CET Previous Year Question Papers

Time management skills are essential for the INI CET exam. Practicing from the previous year's question papers will boost Students' confidence.

6. Practice Self Evaluation

Evaluating the performance in mock tests based on the INI CET 2025 exam pattern will give an insight into the weaker areas that need improvement.

The INI CET exam is a gateway for admission to various prestigious medical institutes such as JIPMER, PGIMER, NIMHANS, and AIIMS. The Students willing to pursue postgraduate courses must register and apply for the ININ CET exam. The INI CET exam will be conducted in two sessions. Before applying, the Students must check the registration date, eligibility criteria, and other relevant details from the respective colleges.

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