INICET Syllabus 2026 — All 19 Subjects with AIIMS-Pattern Weightage

The INICET syllabus is the standard MBBS curriculum (NMC GMER 2024) — identical to NEET-PG on paper. What differs is the AIIMS-style emphasis on clinical reasoning and image-based MCQs. Here is the complete subject map with 5-year AIIMS PYQ-derived weightage.

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Last verified: 29 May 2026 against AIIMS INICET bulletin and Kinase INICET PYQ archive 2020–2025. natboard.edu.in · nmc.org.in

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INICET 2026 syllabus is the MBBS curriculum (NMC GMER 2024) — identical to NEET-PG on paper. All 19 subjects are tested across 200 MCQs. Surgery (~24), Medicine (~22), OBG (~20), Pathology (~15), Pediatrics (~15), Pharmacology (~14) together carry ~55% of the paper. INICET's differentiator: 15-20% image-based MCQs (vs ~10% in NEET-PG) and AIIMS-style clinical vignettes.

Subject-wise Weightage Table

Question counts below are approximate, based on the last five INICET sessions (2020–2024 May + November combined). Treat them as planning targets — AIIMS adjusts ±2 questions per subject most cycles.

SubjectCategory~Qs% of paper
AnatomyPre-clinical105%
PhysiologyPre-clinical84%
BiochemistryPre-clinical84%
PathologyParaclinical157.5%
PharmacologyParaclinical147%
MicrobiologyParaclinical105%
PSM (Community Medicine)Paraclinical105%
FMT (Forensic Medicine)Paraclinical52.5%
MedicineClinical2211%
SurgeryClinical2412%
OBG (Obstetrics & Gynaecology)Clinical2010%
PediatricsClinical157.5%
OrthopedicsClinical73.5%
ENTClinical73.5%
OphthalmologyClinical73.5%
AnesthesiaClinical52.5%
DermatologyClinical52.5%
RadiologyClinical52.5%
PsychiatryClinical42%
Total200100%

Three-Tier Study Priority

Tier 1 — High Weight (~55%)

  • • Pathology (15)
  • • Pharmacology (14)
  • • Medicine (22)
  • • Surgery (24)
  • • OBG (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) (20)
  • • Pediatrics (15)

Allocate 55% of study hours.

Tier 2 — Mid Weight (~32%)

  • • Anatomy (10)
  • • Physiology (8)
  • • Biochemistry (8)
  • • Microbiology (10)
  • • PSM (Community Medicine) (10)
  • • Orthopedics (7)
  • • ENT (7)
  • • Ophthalmology (7)

Allocate 30% of study hours.

Tier 3 — Low Weight (~13%)

  • • FMT (Forensic Medicine) (5)
  • • Anesthesia (5)
  • • Dermatology (5)
  • • Radiology (5)
  • • Psychiatry (4)

Allocate 15% of study hours.

INICET-specific note: drill image-MCQs aggressively in the final 4–6 weeks. Histopath slides, ECGs, fundoscopy, X-rays, dermatology photos and gross specimens collectively account for 30–40 marks in every paper. Use the Kinase Image Bank filtered to INICET pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the INICET 2026 syllabus?▼
The INICET 2026 syllabus is the standard MBBS curriculum (NMC GMER 2024) — identical to NEET-PG and FMGE. All 19 subjects are tested across pre-clinical, paraclinical and clinical. The differentiator is the question style: INICET emphasises clinical vignettes and image-based MCQs (~15-20% image vs ~10% in NEET-PG).
Which subjects carry the most weightage in INICET?▼
Surgery (~24 Qs), Medicine (~22), OBG (~20), Pathology (~15), Pediatrics (~15) and Pharmacology (~14) together carry ~55% of the paper. Clinical subjects collectively dominate — about 64-67% of the 200-MCQ paper. Pre-clinical share is slightly lower than NEET-PG.
Is the INICET syllabus the same as NEET-PG?▼
Yes, the underlying syllabus is ~95% identical because both follow the MBBS curriculum. Differences: (1) INICET has marginally fewer pre-clinical questions and more clinical; (2) image-based MCQ share is higher in INICET (~15-20% vs ~10%); (3) clinical vignettes in INICET tend to mirror AIIMS bedside cases.
How should I prepare for the image-heavy INICET pattern?▼
INICET's image MCQs cover histopath slides, X-rays, ECGs, fundoscopy, dermatology photos, gross specimens and IHC patterns. Drill the Kinase Image Bank — 2,000+ tagged clinical images organised by subject — alongside text PYQs. Aim for 30 image MCQs/day in the final 6 weeks before the exam.
Do I need separate INICET preparation if I'm already studying for NEET-PG?▼
Mostly no. ~85% of NEET-PG prep transfers directly to INICET. The two areas where INICET-specific drilling pays off: (1) image-based MCQ recognition (higher INICET share), (2) AIIMS-style clinical vignettes (more nuanced clinical reasoning). Filter the Kinase QBank to INICET-only for the final 4-6 weeks before each session.
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