INICET November 2026 Result
The INICET November 2026 result is expected on November 7, 2026 — just six days after the exam. This is the fastest result turnaround of any major medical PG entrance exam in India. The result is published as a PDF merit list on aiimsexams.ac.in, listing candidates by roll number along with their percentile score and category rank.
| Expected Result Date | November 7, 2026 |
| Where to Check | aiimsexams.ac.in — INI-CET November 2026 section |
| Format | Downloadable PDF merit list |
| What It Shows | Roll number, percentile score, category rank |
| Answer Key | Not released publicly by AIIMS |
| Result Validity | Current session only — no carryover to next INICET session |
The INICET result is not a detailed scorecard like NEET PG. AIIMS publishes a merit list in PDF format that contains:
- ✓ Your roll number
- ✓ Your percentile score (not raw marks)
- ✓ Your category rank (UR / OBC / SC / ST / EWS)
- ✓ Whether you qualify for counselling (percentile ≥ 50th for UR)
What it does NOT show: Individual question-wise answers, subject-wise scores, or raw marks out of 200. Since AIIMS does not release an answer key, you cannot independently verify your score from the result alone.
INICET results use a percentile-based ranking system, not raw marks. Your percentile indicates the percentage of candidates who scored below you. A 90th percentile means you performed better than 90% of test-takers. The merit list is ordered by percentile, and your category rank is derived from your position within your reserved category.
The rank-to-seat relationship is critical for choice filling. Top ranks (roughly within the top INDICATIVE few hundred for MD/MS) typically secure high-demand branches like Radiology, Dermatology, Ophthalmology and General Medicine at AIIMS New Delhi. Ranks further down the list still have strong options at newer AIIMS campuses, JIPMER, and PGIMER — but branch availability narrows significantly.
Because total seats across all INIs are limited compared to NEET PG, even competitive ranks may not secure your first-preference branch. Checking historical closing ranks for each institute and branch before filling choices is essential.
When two or more candidates have the same percentile, AIIMS applies tie-breaking rules in the following order:
- 1. Candidate with higher marks in the section with the highest individual section score
- 2. If still tied, candidate older in age gets the higher rank
- 3. Computer-generated random number as final tie-breaker
Your strongest section and age can influence rank in borderline cases.
| Aspect | INICET | NEET PG |
|---|---|---|
| Result Format | PDF merit list (percentile) | Individual scorecard (marks + rank) |
| Turnaround Time | ~6 days | 2–3 weeks |
| Answer Key | Not released | Released (with challenge window) |
| Subject-wise Scores | No | Yes |
| Raw Marks Shown | No | Yes |
| Rank Validity | Current session only | Current session only |
| Step 1 | Result released — check your rank on aiimsexams.ac.in (Nov 7) |
| Step 2 | Mock counselling round — practice choice filling (mid-Nov, expected) |
| Step 3 | Counselling Round 1 — fill choices, allotment (late Nov, expected) |
| Step 4 | Counselling Round 2 — upgrades and unfilled seats (Dec, expected) |
| Step 5 | Open Round and Stray Vacancy Round (if applicable) |
| Step 6 | Joining at allotted institute — January 2027 batch start |