INI-CET January 2027 Registration Begins: Check Application Dates, Exam Date & PG Courses
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi has invited online applications for the Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI-CET) January 2027 session for admission to postgraduate medical courses.
The examination will be conducted for admission to MD, MS, M.Ch. (6 years), DM (6 years) and MDS programmes at AIIMS New Delhi and other participating Institutes of National Importance, including JIPMER Puducherry, NIMHANS Bengaluru, PGIMER Chandigarh and SCTIMST Thiruvananthapuram.
INI-CET January 2027 Important Dates
As per Admission Notice No. 148/2026 dated September 2, 2026, the online registration process begins on September 16, 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Prospectus Part-A & Part-B Upload | September 16, 2026 |
| Online Registration Begins | September 16, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | October 13, 2026, up to 5:00 PM |
| Status of Registration | October 17–19, 2026 |
| Final Registration Status & Admit Card | October 26, 2026 |
| INI-CET Examination | November 1, 2026 |
| Examination Centres | Cities across India |
INI-CET January 2027 Application Form
Eligible candidates can submit their INI-CET January 2027 application through the AIIMS examination portal. Candidates should carefully enter their personal, academic and other required details while completing the application process.
AIIMS advises applicants to regularly check the official examination website because subsequent notices, corrigenda, addenda and updates will be published there.
The AIIMS examination portal also provides the One-Time Registration facility, where candidates' basic information is used across examinations.
Courses Offered Through INI-CET
INI-CET January 2027 will be used for admission to the following PG programmes:
- MD
- MS
- MDS
- M.Ch. (6 years)
- DM (6 years)
The examination covers postgraduate admissions at AIIMS New Delhi and other participating Institutes of National Importance.
INI-CET January 2027 Exam Date
The INI-CET January 2027 examination is scheduled for November 1, 2026 (Sunday).
The examination will be conducted at centres located in cities across India, as mentioned in the admission notice.
Candidates should download their admit card after it is made available and carefully check the examination centre and other details.
Participating Institutes
The January 2027 INI-CET admission process covers PG courses at:
- AIIMS, New Delhi
- Other AIIMS institutes
- JIPMER, Puducherry
- NIMHANS, Bengaluru
- PGIMER, Chandigarh
- SCTIMST, Thiruvananthapuram
Important Instructions for Candidates
Candidates should keep track of the official AIIMS examination portal for updates related to the application, admit card and examination.
AIIMS has also stated that applicants whose required fees are not paid will be rejected and no correspondence will be entertained in this regard.
The detailed eligibility criteria and other requirements are provided in Prospectus Part-A and Part-B.
Key Highlights
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Examination | INI-CET January 2027 |
| Conducting Institute | AIIMS New Delhi |
| Courses | MD/MS/MDS/DM/M.Ch. |
| Registration Begins | September 16, 2026 |
| Application Last Date | October 13, 2026 |
| Admit Card | October 26, 2026 |
| Exam Date | November 1, 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Entrance examination |
| Exam Centres | Cities across India |
Conclusion
The INI-CET January 2027 application process has started, with online registration opening on September 16, 2026. Eligible candidates have until October 13, 2026, up to 5:00 PM, to submit their applications. The entrance examination is scheduled for November 1, 2026.
Candidates should regularly visit the official AIIMS examination portal for the latest updates and examination-related notices.
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