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EXAM SYLLABUS

The AIIMS PG INI-CET consists of a total of 200 multiple-choice questions to be attempted in 3 hours in an online computer-based format. Each correct answer carries +1 mark, while an incorrect answer results in a deduction of one-third of a mark. The approximate weightage of questions is 20–25% from pre-clinical and para-clinical subjects, 70–75% from clinical subjects, and 5–10% from dental or other non-clinical areas.

For MD/ MS/ M.Ch/ DM Courses (Based on Complete MBBS Syllabus)

For MDS Courses (Based on Complete BDS Syllabus)

EXAM PATTERN

Examination for INI CET shall be held as a Computer-based Test of a total of 200 questions and 200 marks. The total time allotted for the exam shall be 180 minutes. 

Note :- Questions will be based on Graduate level of concerned PG program.

Mode of Examination

The Examination for INI CET will be conducted as a Computer-based Test. The questions will contain both single correct choice and multiple correct choice type questions.

Medium of Examination

Questions shall be available in English only in INICET Examination.

Marking Scheme

For both Single Correct Choice & Multiple Correct Choice questions

1. For each correct answer, one mark will be awarded.
2. Negative marking of one-third marks shall be applicable for every wrong answer.
3. No marks will be deducted for questions left answered.

Minumum Percentile Cut-off

1. For Unreserved (UR) seats including Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), EWS and Sponsored/Deputed/Foreign Nationals will be 50th percentile.
2. For OBC, SC, ST, PwBD, and Bhutanese Nationals (PGI-Chandigarh only) seats will be 45th percentile.

Resolution of Tie Cases

In cases where more than one candidate secures equal MARKS, tie will be resolved by applying the following criteria sequentially,

1. less negative marks
2. Older by age.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Candidates willing to apply for INI CET Examination are required to fulfill certain conditions to be eligible for it. The candidate who does not satisfy the Eligibility criteria like Age, Minimum educational qualification, etc., their candidature shall be rejected by the authorities. 
The criteria for eligibility INI CET are decided by the conduction body itself.

The candidate’s eligibility for INI CET Examination is based on the fulfillment of the following conditions :- 

1. Nationality
2. Age Limit
3. Educational Qualifications & Minimum Marks

NATIONALITY

The candidate must be either of the following :- 

1. Indian National
2. Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)
3. Foreign National

AGE LIMIT

AIIMS has not prescribed any maximum age limit for the candidates applying for INI CET Examination.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION & MINIMUM MARKS

For Indian National and OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) & Sponsored Candidates

Educational Qualification :-

A candidate must possess MBBS degree for MD/MS/DM-6yrs/MCH-6yrs and BDS degree for MDS courses of a University recognized by the National Medical Commission/Medical Council of India as notified by Govt. of India and Dental Council of India respectively and must have completed the required period of 12 months compulsory rotating Internship/Practical training.

Minimum Marks:- 

The Indian National who has obtained an eligibility degree in India must have obtained a minimum of the following marks (aggregate of all professional MBBS/BDS professional examinations):

a) For candidates belonging to the SC/ST Categories 50% marks in aggregate

b) For all other categories including OBC/EWS Category 55% marks in aggregate

c) For Persons with Benchmark Disabilities [PWBD] candidates the minimum aggregate as provided in (a) and (b) will be applicable for the category to which the candidate belongs shall apply.

Note:- For Sponsored candidates, It is mandatory to upload a valid Sponsored certificates in the Completion of Application on or before closing dates. Candidates must have to submit an original sponsored certificate at the time of admission, failing which, their candidature will be canceled.

For Indian National graduated from Foreign Universities

Educational Qualification:-

For Indian National candidates who have graduated from foreign Universities, marks obtained in the FMGE (Foreign Medical Graduate Examination) conducted by the National Board of Examination (NBE), shall be considered in lieu of aggregate marks.

Minimum Marks:- 

The Indian National who has obtained an eligibility degree in India must have obtained a minimum of the following marks (aggregate of all professional MBBS/BDS professional examinations):

a) For candidates belonging to the SC/ST Categories 50% marks in aggregate

b) For all other categories including OBC/EWS Category 55% marks in aggregate

c) For Persons with Benchmark Disabilities [PWBD] candidates the minimum aggregate as provided in (a) and (b) will be applicable for the category to which the candidate belongs shall apply.

For Foreign National candidates

Educational Qualification:-

Candidates are required to obtain a certificate of grading system from applicable Universities/Institutions to determine the value of grading in percentage. The marks calculated accordingly must be filled in the “Marks Column”

Minimum Marks:- 

The eligibility of Foreign National applicants with respect to the minimum marks in aggregate in all the MBBS/BDS professional examinations will be 55% aggregate or equivalent.

Note :- The NOC obtained from Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India, should be submitted to the Examination Section on or before dates as mentioned in Important Dates Tab. Kindly note that no objection certificate obtained solely from the Ministry of External Affairs is NOT considered a valid NOC for INI-CET.

IMPORTANT DATES

AIIMS will be conducting INI CET 2026 May exam online. INI CET 2026 May exam date has been announced by AIIMS. Exam is scheduled to be held on May 16, 2026. The exam will be held in computer-based mode.  AIIMS will begin online registration for INI CET 2026 most likely in third week of March 2026.

EXAM ANALYSIS

The exam analysis I shared earlier is based on the latest available trends from the INI?CET July 2025 session (the exam conducted for January/July 2026 admissions).

1. Difficulty Level

Overall: Moderate to Difficult

Compared to NEET-PG: Slightly tougher for clinical reasoning and emergency management questions

Non-clinical (pre-clinical + para-clinical): Moderate, mostly recall-based

2. Section-wise Analysis

A. Pre-clinical & Para-clinical (20–25%)

Mostly theory-based MCQs

Key subjects: Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Forensic Medicine

Tricky topics: Embryology, Biochemistry pathways, Microbiology bug-drug matching

B. Clinical Subjects (70–75%)

Dominant portion of the paper

Questions are often case-based or scenario-based, testing clinical reasoning

High-yield subjects: Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, OBG, Orthopedics, ENT, Ophthalmology, Anesthesia, Radiology, Dermatology, Psychiatry

Trends:

1–2 questions per case scenario

Guidelines, ICU protocols, emergency management, investigations

C. Dental / Non-Clinical (5–10%)

For MDS aspirants or para-clinical students

Focus on oral pathology, dental materials, prosthodontics

3. Marking & Strategy

Correct = +1, Incorrect = –1/3

Negative marking requires careful elimination

Do not guess blindly, only attempt if you can eliminate options

4. Time Management

200 questions in 180 minutes ? ~55 seconds per question

Suggested strategy:

Clinical questions first

Pre-clinical next

Attempt dental / other non-clinical at the end

5. Cutoff Trends

General category: Top ranks usually required for high-demand branches

Medicine, Surgery, Radiology ? Top 50–200 ranks

Non-clinical / dental ? Rank 500+ may get a seat

6. Key Observations

Case-based reasoning is increasing every year

Memory-based recall dominates only in pre-clinical subjects

Time management and smart elimination are crucial

AIIMS often mixes national guidelines + recent updates

INI CET 2021 July session Exam Analysis

The exam analysis has been provided here based on students' reactions. Candidates must note that AIIMS doesn't release the official INI CET 2021 question paper and answer key.

Difficulty Level of the Exam

1. Majority of the candidates (79.4%) stated that the exam was moderate.
2. 11.8% of them found this year’s INI CET easy (and every aspirant secretly wishes to fall in this category).
3. Only 8.8% of the candidates stated that the exam was difficult.

Subjects with low weightage:
1. Anaesthesia
2. ENT
3. Biochemistry

Subjects with high weightage:
1. Medicine 
2. OBG
3. Surgery

Major Highlights

The exam was mainly focused on how well you can understand that topic.

1. The exam was Moderate to Difficult.
2. Around 25 questions were asked from clinical scenarios, most of which were giveaways straightforward (multiple myeloma, Wegener’s); very few got the difficult ones right and those are always shrouded in controversy.
3. One-liners: 75 to 80 (e.g. Topiramate use; triage; inhaled NO; thiazide in CKD)
4. Repeats: 35 to 40
5. Match the following: 18 to 20
6. Image-based: 42
7. Clinical scenarios: 25

INI CET 2020 Exam Analysis

Analysis has been done on the paper which has been recently successfully conducted for AIIMS-PG in June 2020.

Difficulty Level of the Exam

The overall difficulty level of the exam was Moderate to difficult level. The paper was not too easy but not too difficult like a proper AIIMS entrance exam is expected to be.

Type of questions

There were one-liner questions this time, however, the majority of the students said that the options were a bit confusing.

Subjects with high weightage

1. Medicine
2. OBG
3. Surgery
4. Pharmacology

Subjects with low weightage

1. Anesthesia
2. ENT
3. Ophthalmology
4. Psychiatry

Pattern of questions

1. Most of the questions were concepts-based clinical scenarios; Easy questions with close and confusing options.
2. All the 200, exam questions were Single Best Answer Types.
3. There were 100 easy, 50 moderate, and 50 difficult questions.
4. There were 5-7 questions direct repeats.
5. Very few image-based questions were there and no video questions.
6. Pharma was tough and the question paper was full of emergency medicine like the acute abdomen and intestinal obstruction. A lot of entomology from micro and community medicine was there.

Major Highlights

1. The exam was mainly focused on how well you can understand that topic.
2. The exam was Moderate to Difficult.
3. Only a single best response questions were there.
4. The maximum no. of students found that the exam was easy to finish within 3 hours.
5. Exam was mainly focused on concept-based clinical problems.
6. Some questions were too easy which were directly repeated from last year's AIIMS exam.

STUDY TIPS

Some general tips for clearing INI CET Examination has been listed below:-  

1. Be well Aware of Exam Pattern :- The candidates need to be well aware of the Exam pattern of the entrance test for the course they are desirous for. They should be well known with the marking scheme as well. It will make them aware of the Number of questions, time duration etc of the respective examination.

2. Complete knowledge of Syllabus :- The candidates must have full knowledge of the Syllabus of their respective examination. They should be well aware of topics asked under various subjects.

3. Preparation Strategy :- Applicants prior to commencing preparations should prepare a smart and effective entry-level testing strategy. Applicants should prepare a strategy in such a way that they will increase their chances of passing the entrance test with a good grade.

4. Time Management : Preparing for a test without timely administration is useless. Applicants should develop an appropriate timetable that covers all topics that come with the entrance test. Time should be handled by students in such a way that each topic of the program is followed before the examination.

5. Notes Preparation : Students who will be preparing for the examination should write down all the important points in one place. Selected notes should be short and clear. This will help the candidates to read all the important points during the review.

6. Short but frequent breaks :- The boring method of reading has never benefited the student. They should take short breaks between their study hours. These breaks will help to refresh the baptismal candidates and will help the baptismal candidates to continue learning in a new way.

7. Solving & Analyzing Mock Test :- Applicants should try out online or offline humorous tests. In this way, candidates will be able to evaluate their level of readiness and improve. Also, they will improve with their speed and accuracy.

8. Solving Previous Year Paper & Sample Paper :- Knowing the trends of the entry test, the best way to solve the sample papers or last year's papers. Also, by doing the paperwork from the previous year, the baptismal candidates will know the difficulty level of the test.

9. Be Confident & Positive in Approach :- Emerging students need to stay confident while preparing for INI CET 2022. Students should not feel stressed or discouraged before the entrance test. They need to stay positive and think positively.

10. Regular Practice :- Applicants should practice regular examinations. Without practice, preparation is nothing. Applicants should focus on their high performance in weak subjects. And there should be a reasonable amount of time between practice.

STUDY PLANS

Here is a realistic and effective study plan for INICET (AIIMS PG entrance) preparation in 3 months and 6 months. INICET is a highly competitive exam with 200 MCQs (mostly clinical/image-based, one correct answer, negative marking), covering 19 MBBS subjects. High-weightage subjects include:

Medicine (~20–25 questions)

Surgery (~20–25)

Pathology (~15–20)

Pharmacology (~15–20)

OBG (~12–15)

PSM (~12–15)

Pediatrics (~10)

Short subjects (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Forensic, Ortho, ENT, Ophtha, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Radiology) — collectively significant with image-based questions.

Focus on high-yield topics, PYQs (previous INICET/INI-SS papers), image-based questions, and clinical vignettes. Use standard resources like Marrow/Prepladder/DAMS notes + Q-banks, Ananthanarayan (Micro), Robbins (Patho), Harrison (Medicine snippets), Bailey & Love (Surgery), etc.

General Rules for Both Plans

Study 10–14 hours/day (quality > quantity; include breaks).

Daily: 60–70% new learning/revision + 30–40% MCQs/PYQs.

Weekly: 1 full mock + analysis (aim 2–3 mocks/week in last phase).

Revise volatile subjects frequently (Patho, Pharma, Medicine).

Make micro-notes/flashcards for quick recall.

Sleep 6–7 hours, exercise, avoid burnout.

3-Month Study Plan (Intensive – Ideal if you have some base)

Phase 1: Days 1–60 (Build & Strengthen – ~2 months)

Cover all 19 subjects once (focus on high-yield + concepts).

Prioritize order: Medicine ? Surgery ? OBG ? Patho ? Pharma ? PSM ? Peds ? Short subjects.

Daily routine: 8–10 hours subject study + 2–3 hours MCQs (subject-wise Q-bank + PYQs).

Finish weak subjects first if short on time.

Target: Complete first reading + basic MCQ exposure by end of Month 2.

Phase 2: Days 61–80 (First Full Revision + Active Recall)

Revise all subjects using quick notes/flashcards.

Focus on high-yield + image-based + repeated PYQs.

Daily: 6–8 hours revision + 4 hours mixed MCQs.

Attempt 1 subject-wise test every 3–4 days.

Phase 3: Days 81–90 (Final Boost + Sprint)

2–3 full-length INICET mocks/week (simulate exam timing).

Deep analysis of mistakes + revise weak areas only.

Last 10–15 days: Only revision + PYQs + high-yield images/clinicals.

Avoid new topics; focus on retention.

Many have cracked top ranks (e.g., AIR <100) in 3 months with focused MCQ practice + revision if they had some base from internship/NEET-PG prep.

6-Month Study Plan (Balanced – Recommended for most, especially from low base)

Month 1–3 (Foundation – First Pass)

Complete all 19 subjects once (thorough understanding).

Order: Start with volatile/high-weightage ? short subjects.

Month 1: Pre/Para-clinical + Pharma + Patho.

Month 2: Medicine + Surgery + OBG + PSM.

Month 3: Peds + Ortho + ENT/Ophtha + remaining shorts.

Daily: 8–10 hours theory + 2–4 hours MCQs (start slow, increase).

Make concise notes for each subject.

Weekly 1 grand test from Month 2 end.

Month 4 (Intensive Practice & First Revision)

First full revision of all subjects (faster pace).

Heavy MCQ practice (200–300/day mixed).

Focus on PYQs + image-based questions.

1–2 full mocks/week + detailed analysis.

Month 5 (Consolidation & Second Revision)

Second revision (only notes + high-yield).

Target weak subjects twice.

2–3 mocks/week.

Build stamina for 3-hour exam.

Month 6 (Peak & Final Sprint)

Third quick revision (flashcards + micro-notes).

Daily mocks/alternating subject tests.

Last 15–20 days: Only revision + error correction + relaxation technique

STUDY TIPS

Some general tips for clearing INI CET Examination has been listed below:-  

1. Be well Aware of Exam Pattern :- The candidates need to be well aware of the Exam pattern of the entrance test for the course they are desirous for. They should be well known with the marking scheme as well. It will make them aware of the Number of questions, time duration etc of the respective examination.

2. Complete knowledge of Syllabus :- The candidates must have full knowledge of the Syllabus of their respective examination. They should be well aware of topics asked under various subjects.

3. Preparation Strategy :- Applicants prior to commencing preparations should prepare a smart and effective entry-level testing strategy. Applicants should prepare a strategy in such a way that they will increase their chances of passing the entrance test with a good grade.

4. Time Management : Preparing for a test without timely administration is useless. Applicants should develop an appropriate timetable that covers all topics that come with the entrance test. Time should be handled by students in such a way that each topic of the program is followed before the examination.

5. Notes Preparation : Students who will be preparing for the examination should write down all the important points in one place. Selected notes should be short and clear. This will help the candidates to read all the important points during the review.

6. Short but frequent breaks :- The boring method of reading has never benefited the student. They should take short breaks between their study hours. These breaks will help to refresh the baptismal candidates and will help the baptismal candidates to continue learning in a new way.

7. Solving & Analyzing Mock Test :- Applicants should try out online or offline humorous tests. In this way, candidates will be able to evaluate their level of readiness and improve. Also, they will improve with their speed and accuracy.

8. Solving Previous Year Paper & Sample Paper :- Knowing the trends of the entry test, the best way to solve the sample papers or last year's papers. Also, by doing the paperwork from the previous year, the baptismal candidates will know the difficulty level of the test.

9. Be Confident & Positive in Approach :- Emerging students need to stay confident while preparing for INI CET 2022. Students should not feel stressed or discouraged before the entrance test. They need to stay positive and think positively.

10. Regular Practice :- Applicants should practice regular examinations. Without practice, preparation is nothing. Applicants should focus on their high performance in weak subjects. And there should be a reasonable amount of time between practice.

STUDY PLANS

Here is a realistic and effective study plan for INICET (AIIMS PG entrance) preparation in 3 months and 6 months. INICET is a highly competitive exam with 200 MCQs (mostly clinical/image-based, one correct answer, negative marking), covering 19 MBBS subjects. High-weightage subjects include:

Medicine (~20–25 questions)

Surgery (~20–25)

Pathology (~15–20)

Pharmacology (~15–20)

OBG (~12–15)

PSM (~12–15)

Pediatrics (~10)

Short subjects (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Forensic, Ortho, ENT, Ophtha, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Radiology) — collectively significant with image-based questions.

Focus on high-yield topics, PYQs (previous INICET/INI-SS papers), image-based questions, and clinical vignettes. Use standard resources like Marrow/Prepladder/DAMS notes + Q-banks, Ananthanarayan (Micro), Robbins (Patho), Harrison (Medicine snippets), Bailey & Love (Surgery), etc.

General Rules for Both Plans

Study 10–14 hours/day (quality > quantity; include breaks).

Daily: 60–70% new learning/revision + 30–40% MCQs/PYQs.

Weekly: 1 full mock + analysis (aim 2–3 mocks/week in last phase).

Revise volatile subjects frequently (Patho, Pharma, Medicine).

Make micro-notes/flashcards for quick recall.

Sleep 6–7 hours, exercise, avoid burnout.

3-Month Study Plan (Intensive – Ideal if you have some base)

Phase 1: Days 1–60 (Build & Strengthen – ~2 months)

Cover all 19 subjects once (focus on high-yield + concepts).

Prioritize order: Medicine ? Surgery ? OBG ? Patho ? Pharma ? PSM ? Peds ? Short subjects.

Daily routine: 8–10 hours subject study + 2–3 hours MCQs (subject-wise Q-bank + PYQs).

Finish weak subjects first if short on time.

Target: Complete first reading + basic MCQ exposure by end of Month 2.

Phase 2: Days 61–80 (First Full Revision + Active Recall)

Revise all subjects using quick notes/flashcards.

Focus on high-yield + image-based + repeated PYQs.

Daily: 6–8 hours revision + 4 hours mixed MCQs.

Attempt 1 subject-wise test every 3–4 days.

Phase 3: Days 81–90 (Final Boost + Sprint)

2–3 full-length INICET mocks/week (simulate exam timing).

Deep analysis of mistakes + revise weak areas only.

Last 10–15 days: Only revision + PYQs + high-yield images/clinicals.

Avoid new topics; focus on retention.

Many have cracked top ranks (e.g., AIR <100) in 3 months with focused MCQ practice + revision if they had some base from internship/NEET-PG prep.

6-Month Study Plan (Balanced – Recommended for most, especially from low base)

Month 1–3 (Foundation – First Pass)

Complete all 19 subjects once (thorough understanding).

Order: Start with volatile/high-weightage ? short subjects.

Month 1: Pre/Para-clinical + Pharma + Patho.

Month 2: Medicine + Surgery + OBG + PSM.

Month 3: Peds + Ortho + ENT/Ophtha + remaining shorts.

Daily: 8–10 hours theory + 2–4 hours MCQs (start slow, increase).

Make concise notes for each subject.

Weekly 1 grand test from Month 2 end.

Month 4 (Intensive Practice & First Revision)

First full revision of all subjects (faster pace).

Heavy MCQ practice (200–300/day mixed).

Focus on PYQs + image-based questions.

1–2 full mocks/week + detailed analysis.

Month 5 (Consolidation & Second Revision)

Second revision (only notes + high-yield).

Target weak subjects twice.

2–3 mocks/week.

Build stamina for 3-hour exam.

Month 6 (Peak & Final Sprint)

Third quick revision (flashcards + micro-notes).

Daily mocks/alternating subject tests.

Last 15–20 days: Only revision + error correction + relaxation techniques.

Focus 80% on clinical subjects + images.

OVERVIEW

Indian Institute of National importance Combines Entrance Test (INI CET) is a nationally integrated standard of PG medical entry test presented to students seeking a PG medical certificate from India. From 2021, all 6-year PG medical programs of various medical/dental institutions (AIIMS, JIPMER, PGIMER, NIMHANS) have been replaced by INI CET testing. The Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI-CET) is currently organized by AIIMS, New Delhi for PG medical students (six years) - MS, MD, M.Ch (6 years), DM (6) years) and MDS. Students who successfully complete this test are eligible for admission to AIIMS, JIPMER, NIMHANS, and PGIMER. 

SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process for AIIMS PG INICET (Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test) is a centralized, merit-based admission system conducted by AIIMS New Delhi for postgraduate courses (MD, MS, MDS, DM/MCh 6-year courses) across Institutes of National Importance (INIs). These include AIIMS New Delhi and other AIIMS campuses, JIPMER Puducherry, PGIMER Chandigarh, NIMHANS Bengaluru, and SCTIMST Trivandrum.

The process is uniform and follows the official prospectus (Part A and Part B) released by AIIMS. Here's a clear breakdown of the current/lates selection process (based on recent sessions like January/July 2025-2026 patterns, which remain consistent):

1. Eligibility Criteria

MBBS/BDS degree from an NMC/MCI-recognized institution.

Completion of 12-month compulsory rotatory internship by the specified cutoff date (e.g., 31st December for January session, 30th June/31st July for July session).

Minimum aggregate marks in MBBS: 55% for UR/EWS/OBC, 50% for SC/ST (relaxations apply).

Valid registration with NMC/State Medical Council.

Age limits: Generally no upper age limit for most categories, but some institutes (e.g., NIMHANS, SCTIMST) may have specific limits (e.g., 37 years in certain cases).

Additional for sponsored/foreign nationals: NOC from relevant authorities.

2. Entrance Exam (INI-CET)

Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT), single shift.

Duration: 3 hours (180 minutes).

Questions: 200 objective-type (mostly single correct choice; some multiple correct in older patterns, but primarily single-best-answer now).

Marking: +1 for correct, -1/3 for incorrect, 0 for unanswered/marked for review.

Syllabus: Covers all 19 MBBS subjects, with emphasis on clinical, image-based, and high-yield topics (Medicine, Surgery, Pathology, etc.).

Qualifying Cutoff: Percentile-based (typically 50th percentile for UR/EWS/Sponsored/Foreign; lower for reserved categories as per rules).

Results include raw scores, percentiles, and merit rank. Percentile determines eligibility for seat allocation.

3. Counselling & Seat Allocation

Conducted online by AIIMS New Delhi after result declaration. It's centralized and merit-cum-choice based.

Typical rounds (may vary slightly per session):

Mock Round: Practice round for choice filling and tentative allotment (non-binding).

Round 1: Choice filling ? Seat allotment ? Acceptance & reporting (join or float).

Round 2: For floated/vacant seats.

Open Round (if needed): For remaining seats; often includes security deposit rules.

Additional/Spot Rounds (if seats remain vacant).

Key steps in counselling:

Register on the official portal (aiimsexams.ac.in).

Fill and lock preferences (institute + specialty/course).

Seat allotment based on: INI-CET rank, category, choices filled, reservation roster, seat matrix.

Accept allotted seat (pay fees/security deposit if required), report to institute with documents.

Float option available in early rounds for better choices in subsequent rounds.

Strict deadlines; missing them leads to forfeiture.

Reservation:

As per Govt. of India rules: SC/ST/OBC (NCL), EWS, PwBD (5% horizontal).

No reservation in super-specialty courses in some institutes.

Sponsored/Foreign seats separate.

Seat Matrix: Varies per session (~800–1300+ total seats across INIs for MD/MS/MDS). AIIMS New Delhi has the highest number, followed by others. Detailed matrix released with notification/prospectus.

4. Post-Allocation

Report to allotted institute with originals for verification.

Pay fees and join by last date (e.g., courses start 1st January/July; last admission ~February/August).

Waitlist movement possible if someone doesn't join.