INI-CET (Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test) is a national-level postgraduate medical entrance exam conducted by AIIMS, New Delhi.
It is held twice a year (May & November sessions) for admission to MD/MS/DM (6 yrs)/MCh (6 yrs)/MDS courses in prestigious medical institutes known as Institutes of National Importance (INIs) such as:
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AIIMS (All campuses)
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JIPMER, Puducherry
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PGIMER, Chandigarh
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NIMHANS, Bengaluru
Key Features
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Mode of Exam: Online (Computer-Based Test)
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Duration: 3 hours
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Question Type: MCQs & Single/Multiple Correct Type
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Total Questions: 200
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Syllabus: Based on MBBS curriculum (Pre-clinical, Para-clinical & Clinical subjects)
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Eligibility: MBBS/BDS with 1-year internship completion
Why INI-CET is Important?
INI-CET is considered tougher and more competitive than NEET-PG because the number of seats is limited, but the institutions are top-tier. Securing a seat through INI-CET is regarded as a prestigious achievement in the medical field.
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Preparation strategy
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Seat matrix
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Comparison with NEET-PG
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