Purpose
INI-CET is a national-level entrance exam conducted for admissions to postgraduate medical courses (MD/MS/M.Ch./DM) and dental courses (MDS) offered by various Institutes of National Importance (INIs) in India.
Conducting Authority
The exam is conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE).
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must hold an MBBS degree or a Diploma recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI).
- Minimum Marks: There is no minimum marks requirement for INI-CET.
- Residency: Candidates must be Indian nationals or Overseas Citizens of India (OCI).
- Age Limit: There is no upper age limit for INI-CET.
- Number of Attempts: Candidates can attempt the exam up to three times in consecutive years.
Exam Schedule
- Notification Release: 4th week of January 2025
- Application Form Release: 1st week of March 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 3rd week of April 2025
- Correction Window: 2nd week of May 2025
- Admit Card Availability: 1st week of June 2025
- Exam Date: March 29 and 30, 2025
- Result Declaration: 2nd week of July 2025
- Counselling and Seat Allocation: Begins immediately after result declaration
Application Process
- Visit the Official Website: Go to the NBE website (nbe.edu.in).
- Register: Complete the registration process by entering the required details.
- Fill the Application Form: Fill out the INI-CET application form and upload scanned documents.
- Pay the Application Fee: Pay the fee using credit/debit cards or net banking.
- Submit the Form: Submit the application form and print a hard copy for future reference.
Application Fee
- General Category Candidates: ₹4,250
- SC/ST/PwD Candidates: ₹3,000
Exam Pattern
- Mode: Computer-based Test (CBT)
- Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (210 minutes)
- Total Questions: 200 multiple-choice questions
- Total Marks: 800 marks
- Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Medium: English
Syllabus
The syllabus is based on the MBBS curriculum. Here are the main subjects and topics covered:
Pre-clinical Subjects
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Biochemistry
Clinical Subjects
- Pharmacology
- Pathology
- Microbiology
- Forensic Medicine
- Community Medicine
- General Medicine
- General Surgery
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Paediatrics
- Anaesthesia
- Orthopaedics
- Ophthalmology
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Dermatology and Venereology
- Radiology
- Psychiatry
Preparation Tips
- Understand the Syllabus: Familiarize yourself with the syllabus and focus on the important topics.
- Create a Study Plan: Allocate time for each subject and stick to your schedule.
- Practice Previous Year Papers: Solve previous year question papers to understand the exam pattern and difficulty level.
- Mock Tests: Take regular mock tests to assess your preparation and improve your speed and accuracy.
- Focus on Concepts: Strengthen your understanding of fundamental concepts rather than rote learning.
- Seek Guidance: Consider joining coaching classes or seeking guidance from teachers and mentors.
- Stay Healthy: Ensure you get enough sleep, eat healthy, and take breaks during your study sessions.