Dermatology produced 91 of the 3,251 recalled INI-CET and AIIMS PG questions in the Kinase bank (2018–2026), placing it 16th of 19 subjects. Here are the chapters those questions came from, and a short checklist of concepts to revise before Sunday 1 November 2026.
Key Takeaways
- ✓Most-asked Dermatology chapters: Skin Infections & Infestations, Clinical Dermatology, Papulosquamous Disorders
- ✓About 2.8% of recalled INI-CET questions; AIIMS publishes no official subject weightage
- ✓Chapters taking a growing share recently: Papulosquamous Disorders
- ✓The concept checklist below is editorial, written against the top chapters, not counted from the bank
1Most-asked Dermatology chapters in INI-CET
Ranked by recalled INI-CET / AIIMS PG questions. “Papers asked” counts NEET-PG and INI-CET exam-years with at least one question on the chapter, out of the years with any question in Dermatology; the trend is computed on all recalled questions in the subject.
The top three chapters account for about 47.3% of recalled INI-CET Dermatology questions, so the rest of the subject still carries a large share. Papulosquamous Disorders has taken a growing share of questions in recent years. Skin Infections & Infestations and Clinical Dermatology have a shrinking share, but still appear, so do not drop them.
| Chapter | INI-CET questions | Papers asked (NEET-PG + INI-CET) | Trend (all recalls) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skin Infections & Infestations | 20 | 14 of 18 papers | Falling |
| Clinical Dermatology | 15 | 6 of 18 papers | Falling |
| Papulosquamous Disorders | 8 | 9 of 18 papers | Rising |
| Vesiculobullous Disorders | 8 | 6 of 18 papers | — |
| Allergic Disorders & Dermatitis | 6 | 9 of 18 papers | Falling |
| Hair and Nails | 6 | 9 of 18 papers | Steady |
2Dermatology questions by INI-CET year
| Year | Recalled INI-CET questions |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 6 |
Years with fewer recalled questions usually reflect thinner recall coverage, not fewer questions in the paper.
3Dermatology revision checklist
- ☐ Leprosy classification and treatment
- ☐ Scabies and fungal skin infections
- ☐ Psoriasis and lichen planus
- ☐ Pemphigus vs pemphigoid
- ☐ Drug reactions: SJS/TEN
- ☐ Classic skin signs and their diseases
4How to revise Dermatology for INI-CET
Dermatology is mostly picture-and-sign recognition. Revise each condition with its classic image, distribution and named sign, and learn the leprosy classification and treatment regimens.
Kinase Tip: See every Dermatology chapter with year-by-year counts on the Dermatology most-repeated topics page, then practise them on the INI-CET PYQ pages.
?Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most important Dermatology topics for INI-CET?
In Kinase's recall bank of INI-CET / AIIMS PG questions (2018–2026), the Dermatology chapters with the most questions are Skin Infections & Infestations, Clinical Dermatology, Papulosquamous Disorders. AIIMS does not publish an official topic list, so treat this as a revision order, not the full syllabus.
How many Dermatology questions come in INI-CET?
AIIMS does not publish subject-wise weightage. In the recall bank, Dermatology accounts for 91 of 3,251 recalled INI-CET questions (about 2.8%), ranking 16th of 19 subjects. Recall coverage varies by year, so read this as a rough share.
How should I revise Dermatology in the last month before INI-CET?
Dermatology is mostly picture-and-sign recognition. Revise each condition with its classic image, distribution and named sign, and learn the leprosy classification and treatment regimens. Solve the chapter's PYQs straight after revising it, and keep the final week for your error log, not new chapters.
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