INICET May 2026 — Session Recap and What Comes Next

INICET May 2026 was held on 16 May 2026 and its result was declared on 23 May, for the July 2026 admission cycle. Here is a recap of the session, and where to go for INICET November 2026.

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Last verified: 29 May 2026 against the AIIMS INICET Information Bulletin and aiimsexams.ac.in.

Quick Answer

INICET May 2026 was held on 16 May 2026 and the result was declared on 23 May 2026, for the July 2026 PG admission cycle at AIIMS institutions, JIPMER, NIMHANS, PGIMER and SCTIMST. The next session, INICET November 2026, is on 1 November 2026; registration closes 13 October.

This session is over. For dates, pattern and marking of the next session, see INICET November 2026.

INICET May 2026 — Key Dates

Exam, 9 am – 12 noon (CBT)
Result declared
Admission cycleJuly 2026
Next session (registration 16 September – 13 October)

Application Fee

For the January 2027 session (INI-CET November 2026). Source: INI-CET Prospectus Part A, Section VIII, on aiimsexams.ac.in.

CategoryFee (INR)
General / OBC-NCL₹4,000
SC / ST / EWS₹3,200
PwBDExempt

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 was held on 16 May 2026 as a computer-based test from 9 am to 12 noon, and AIIMS declared the result on 23 May 2026. It fed the July 2026 postgraduate admission cycle at AIIMS institutions, JIPMER, NIMHANS, PGIMER and SCTIMST. The next session is INICET November 2026, on 1 November 2026.
Can I still apply for INICET?▼
The May 2026 window has closed. Registration for INICET November 2026 runs from 16 September to 13 October 2026 on aiimsexams.ac.in.
What is the INICET 2026 application fee?▼
For the January 2027 session (INI-CET November 2026), the AIIMS prospectus sets the application fee at ₹4,000 for General / OBC-NCL candidates and ₹3,200 for SC / ST / EWS candidates; PwBD candidates are exempt. Source: INI-CET Prospectus Part A, Section VIII, on aiimsexams.ac.in.
Who is eligible for INICET May 2026?▼
Eligibility: (1) MBBS from an MCI/NMC-recognised institute (Indian, or foreign with NMC equivalence and a pass in the NBEMS screening test); (2) completed compulsory rotating internship by the cutoff date specified in the AIIMS bulletin; (3) permanent registration with a State Medical Council. AIIMS, JIPMER and PGIMER set no upper age limit; SCTIMST and NIMHANS set course-wise limits in their Part B of the prospectus.
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
200 MCQs, 3 hours

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