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INI-CET

INI-CET is the combined entrance for postgraduate medical seats (MD, MS, MCh, DM (6 yr), MDS, and MD (Hospital Administration)) at AIIMS, JIPMER, PGIMER Chandigarh, NIMHANS, and SCTIMST Trivandrum. It is held twice a year.

At a glance
Conducted by AIIMS New Delhi
Mode Computer-based test (CBT)
Total Questions 200 objective-type questions
Duration 3 hours (180 minutes)
Marking Scheme +1 for correct, −1/3 for incorrect, 0 for unattempted

Official sources

Exam pattern

  • Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT).
  • Duration: 3 hours (180 minutes).
  • Structure: 200 questions divided into 4 parts of 50 questions each (45 minutes per part). Parts appear sequentially; once a part's time expires, it auto-submits and cannot be revisited.
  • Question Types: Objective type of varying types, including Single Correct Choice and Multiple Correct Choice questions.
  • Marking Scheme: +1 for correct answer, −1/3 for incorrect answer, 0 for unanswered or marked for review.
  • Tie-breaker: 1) Less negative marks, 2) Older by age.

Syllabus

The syllabus covers the MBBS curriculum (pre-clinical, para-clinical, and clinical subjects). The exam emphasizes clinical application and case-based problem solving.

How to prepare (free, in order)

  1. Master standard MBBS core subjects (anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, medicine, surgery, obstetrics & gynaecology, paediatrics, etc.).
  2. Practise clinical application and multi-correct conceptual questions rather than rote recall.
  3. Solve previous years' questions (available via unofficial memory-based sources, as AIIMS does not release official papers) under timed conditions to adapt to the 4-part 45-minute strict section pacing.

Free resources