📅 Exam Schedule
INICET 2026 Exam Date
The INI-CET (Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test) November 2026 exam is scheduled for November 1, 2026 (Sunday). This session fills the January 2027 batch at AIIMS and other Institutes of National Importance. Conducted by AIIMS New Delhi, INI-CET is unique in declaring its result in just 6 days — making the November 7, 2026 result date one of the most anticipated days in medical PG calendars.
November 2026 Session — Quick Facts
| Exam Name | INI-CET November 2026 (January 2027 Batch) |
| Exam Date | November 1, 2026 (Sunday) |
| Conducted By | AIIMS New Delhi (aiimsexams.ac.in) |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Admit Card | Expected late October 2026 |
| Result Date | November 7, 2026 (6 days after exam) |
| Counselling | After November 7 result |
| Batch Start | January 2027 |
Both INICET 2026 Sessions at a Glance
INICET is held twice yearly. Here is the complete 2026 picture for both sessions:
| Parameter | May 2026 Session | November 2026 Session |
|---|---|---|
| Exam Date | May 16, 2026 ✓ Done | November 1, 2026 |
| Batch Filled | July 2026 | January 2027 |
| Result Date | May 23, 2026 ✓ Done | November 7, 2026 |
| Admit Card | Released ✓ | Late October 2026 (expected) |
| Conducted By | AIIMS New Delhi | AIIMS New Delhi |
| Seats Available | ~815 MD/MS/MDS/DM/MCh | ~815 MD/MS/MDS/DM/MCh |
Why November matters more: The January batch at AIIMS New Delhi is considered the flagship batch. More candidates appear in November, but the seats — including the most sought-after specialties at AIIMS Delhi — are also available in full.
Detailed Timeline — November 2026 Session
| Registration Opens | Expected August–September 2026 (tentative) |
| Registration Closes | Expected September–October 2026 (tentative) |
| Correction Window | Shortly after registration closes |
| Mock Round (Choice) | October 2026 (before counselling Round 1) |
| Admit Card | Late October 2026 (expected ~10 days before exam) |
| Exam Date | November 1, 2026 (Sunday) |
| Result | November 7, 2026 |
| Counselling Round 1 | Mid-to-late November 2026 (expected) |
| Counselling Round 2 | Late November 2026 (expected) |
| Open Round | December 2026 (expected) |
| Joining / Batch Start | January 2027 |
Note: Dates other than the exam and result are based on past INICET cycles. Always verify the official schedule at aiimsexams.ac.in.
Why INICET Declares Results So Fast
Six days from exam to result is extraordinary — NEET PG typically takes 2–3 weeks and UPSC CMS takes months. AIIMS can do this because:
- · The exam is fully computer-based with no human evaluation
- · AIIMS does not release a public answer key or run an objection window
- · The scoring system is locked and automated — results are computed overnight
- · The smaller candidate pool (vs NEET PG) allows faster processing
This is both an advantage (no long waiting period) and a limitation — if you feel a question was wrong, there is no official objection process. Memory-based recall papers shared by toppers are the only unofficial verification available.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is INICET November 2026 confirmed for November 1?
Based on the official AIIMS notification and historical pattern, November 1, 2026 is the scheduled date for the INI-CET exam (January 2027 session). Always confirm at aiimsexams.ac.in.
Can I appear in both May and November INICET in 2026?
Yes. The May 2026 session is already complete. Candidates who did not qualify or want to improve their rank can appear in the November 2026 session. Each session is independent, and your rank from one session is not carried forward to the next.
Is INICET harder than NEET PG?
Yes, by general consensus. INICET questions require deeper clinical reasoning and include a higher proportion of image-based and multi-correct questions. The syllabus is nearly identical, but the difficulty level is higher. This is compounded by far fewer seats — about 815 vs 52,000 in NEET PG.
Should I attempt NEET PG (August 30) and INICET (November 1) in the same year?
Most candidates do — and it makes sense. There are 63 days between NEET PG and INICET, and the syllabus overlap is 90–95%. If you clear NEET PG first, you can decide whether to use that rank for counselling or hold out for an AIIMS seat.