INICET May 2026 — Exam Date, Application Window & Complete Schedule

INICET May 2026 is the AIIMS-conducted postgraduate medical entrance for the July 2026 admission cycle. Here is the complete schedule — application window, fee, eligibility, document checklist, admit-card timeline and exam-day logistics.

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Last verified: 29 May 2026 against AIIMS INICET Information Bulletin and aiimsexams.ac.in. natboard.edu.in · nmc.org.in

Quick Answer

INICET May 2026 is scheduled for May 2026 (exact date pending AIIMS notification). The session feeds the July 2026 PG admission cycle for AIIMS / JIPMER / PGIMER / NIMHANS. Application opens ~6 weeks prior (mid-March 2026), fee ~₹2,000 (General). Eligibility: MBBS from NMC-recognised institute + completed internship + State Medical Council registration. Apply on aiimsexams.ac.in.

Important: all specific dates and fees on this page are provisional pending the official AIIMS INICET May 2026 notification. Always cross-check the latest Information Bulletin at aiimsexams.ac.in before acting.

INICET May 2026 — Provisional Schedule

MilestoneProvisional Window
Notification releaseLate February – Early March 2026
Application window opensMid-March 2026
Application window closesMid-April 2026
Late-fee window (if any)~7 days after close
Admit card release4–7 days before exam
Exam date
Result declarationWithin 2–3 weeks of exam
Counselling startsJune–July 2026 for July admission cycle

Application Fee (Provisional)

CategoryFee (INR)
General / OBC / EWS₹2,000
SC / ST₹1,600
PwD₹100

Document Checklist

  • ✓ Recent passport-size photograph (JPEG, AIIMS-spec sized)
  • ✓ Signature in JPEG (specified size)
  • ✓ Valid government photo ID (Aadhaar / PAN / Passport / Voter ID / Driving licence)
  • ✓ MBBS degree / provisional pass certificate
  • ✓ Internship completion certificate (or expected-completion certificate with cutoff date)
  • ✓ State Medical Council / NMC permanent registration certificate
  • ✓ Category certificate (SC / ST / OBC-NCL / EWS / PwD) — only if claiming reservation
  • ✓ Valid debit/credit card / UPI / netbanking for fee payment

Prep schedule for May 2026: if today is end-May 2026, you have roughly 12 months. Spend months 1–8 on subject coverage with daily PYQs (60–80 MCQs/day), months 9–11 on Grand Tests + image-MCQ drilling, and the final month on revision-only. Kinase's AI Exam Countdown Planner auto-adjusts your daily target based on remaining days.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is INICET May 2026?▼
INICET May 2026 is scheduled for May 2026 (exact date to be confirmed by AIIMS Delhi). The session feeds the July 2026 postgraduate admission cycle at AIIMS, JIPMER, PGIMER and NIMHANS. Verify the final date on the AIIMS portal: aiimsexams.ac.in.
When does the INICET May 2026 application window open?▼
The application window typically opens ~6 weeks before the exam (mid-March to mid-April 2026). AIIMS publishes the exact dates in the INICET 2026 Information Bulletin. Late-fee window usually runs for ~7 days after the regular deadline.
What is the INICET 2026 application fee?▼
The INICET application fee is typically ₹2,000 for General / OBC / EWS candidates and ₹1,600 for SC / ST candidates. PwD candidates: ₹100. Verify the current fee on the AIIMS bulletin — fees are revised every 2-3 sessions.
Who is eligible for INICET May 2026?▼
Eligibility: (1) MBBS from an MCI/NMC-recognised institute (Indian or foreign with NMC equivalence + FMGE clearance); (2) completed compulsory rotating internship by the cutoff date specified in the AIIMS bulletin; (3) permanent registration with a State Medical Council. No upper age limit; unlimited attempts.
How do I apply for INICET May 2026?▼
Apply only through the official AIIMS portal: aiimsexams.ac.in. Steps: (1) Create AIIMS account; (2) fill the application form with academic + personal details; (3) upload photo, signature, ID proof, MBBS degree, internship completion certificate; (4) pay the application fee online; (5) print the final form for records. Keep the application number safe — needed for admit card download.
When are INICET May 2026 admit cards released?▼
Admit cards are typically released 4–7 days before the exam date on the AIIMS portal. Candidates must download and carry a printed copy along with a valid government photo ID to the test centre.
Sourced from AIIMS portal
Feeds July 2026 admission cycle
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