Overview
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS New Delhi) has released the information brochure and started online registration for the INI CET January 2027 session. Eligible medical and dental graduates can apply through aiimsexams.ac.in until October 13, 2026, while the computer-based entrance examination is scheduled for November 1, 2026. This is an admission examination, so no fixed number of posts is involved; institute-wise postgraduate seat details will be published separately.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi |
| Post Name | INI CET January 2027 postgraduate admissions |
| Total Vacancies | Not applicable; institute-wise seat matrix to be notified separately |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | aiimsexams.ac.in |
INI CET is conducted for admission to postgraduate medical and dental programmes, including MD, MS, MCh (six-year), DM (six-year) and MDS, at participating Institutes of National Importance. Applicants should read the January 2027 brochure carefully because eligibility and admission conditions may differ by course and participating institution.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | September 2026 (registration open) |
| Last Date | October 13, 2026 |
| Exam Date | November 1, 2026 |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates should not wait until the closing date to complete registration. Payment failures, image-related errors or incomplete application details may prevent final submission.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- For MD, MS, DM (six-year) and MCh (six-year) courses, candidates should possess an MBBS degree from a university recognised by the National Medical Commission.
- For the MDS programme, applicants should hold a BDS degree recognised by the Dental Council of India or the competent regulatory authority.
- Candidates must have completed, or be due to complete, the required 12-month rotating internship/practical training by the cut-off date prescribed for the January 2027 session.
- Applicants generally need at least 55% aggregate marks in MBBS or BDS for General, OBC and EWS categories and 50% for SC and ST categories. PwBD candidates must meet the qualifying standard applicable to their respective category.
- Medical or dental registration with the appropriate council must be available as required during admission and document verification.
- Candidates awaiting completion of their internship should ensure that they can submit proof by the prescribed deadline.
Age Limit
- No general upper age limit is ordinarily prescribed for appearing in INI CET postgraduate admissions.
- Course-specific, sponsored, foreign national or institutional conditions may apply in certain cases.
- Candidates should verify the age and service requirements, if any, in the official January 2027 brochure before applying.
Fees
- General, OBC, foreign national and OCI candidates: ₹4,000, excluding applicable transaction charges.
- SC, ST and EWS candidates: ₹3,200, excluding applicable transaction charges.
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities: Exempt from payment of the application fee, subject to valid supporting documents.
- The fee should be paid online through the payment options provided in the application portal. Once paid, it is generally non-refundable.
Selection Process
- Registration and eligibility scrutiny: Candidates must complete the required registration stages, generate the necessary code where applicable, and submit course and examination details before the deadline.
- Computer-based test: Eligible candidates will appear for INI CET on November 1, 2026. Performance in the entrance examination will determine the candidate’s rank and qualification status.
- Online counselling and seat allocation: Qualified candidates will participate in counselling based on rank, category, institutional eligibility, preferences and seat availability. Original documents will be verified during the admission process.
How to Apply
- Visit the AIIMS examination portal at aiimsexams.ac.in.
- Open the academic courses or postgraduate section and select INI CET January 2027.
- Read the information brochure, eligibility rules, internship cut-off requirements and application instructions.
- Complete new registration using an active email address and mobile number. Candidates who already have an accepted registration ID should follow the portal instructions for the current session.
- Enter personal, academic, internship, category and registration details exactly as shown on official records.
- Upload a recent photograph, signature, thumb impression and relevant certificates in the specified format and file size.
- Generate the Examination Unique Code or complete the required session-specific registration stage, if prompted by the portal.
- Select the examination city and provide course-related information carefully. Availability may be based on the order in which candidates complete the process.
- Pay the applicable application fee online and confirm that the payment status has been updated successfully.
- Preview the form before final submission. Download the confirmation page and retain a printed copy, payment receipt and registration credentials for future use.
Important Links
FAQs
1. What is the last date to apply for INI CET January 2027?
The online application must be completed by October 13, 2026.
2. When will the INI CET January 2027 examination be held?
AIIMS has scheduled the computer-based examination for November 1, 2026.
3. Who can apply for INI CET 2027?
Candidates with a recognised MBBS or BDS degree who fulfil the internship, registration and minimum-marks requirements
