The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) conducted the INI CET (Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test) 2025 for the January session on Sunday, November 10, 2024. The exam started at 9 am and concluded at 12 pm. This nationwide exam, conducted computer-based, is crucial for candidates aspiring to postgraduate medical programs like MD, MS, M.Ch. (6 years), DM (6 years), and MDS courses.
INI CET 2025: Exam Analysis
- Students reported that the INI CET 2025 exam had a moderate difficulty level, with some questions being repeated from previous exams.
- Around 60% of the questions were challenging, while 20% were moderate, and 20% were relatively easy. Most students attempted between 150 to 180 questions.
- Key subjects included Anatomy, Pharmacology, Pathology, Medicine, and Obstetrics & Gynecology, with a focus on clinically oriented questions.
- Overall, students found this session more difficult than the July session.
INI CET 2025 Cutoff Scores
The qualifying cutoff percentile varies by category:
| Category | Qualifying Cutoff Percentile |
|---|---|
| General/EWS | 50th percentile |
| SC/ST/OBC | 45th percentile |
| Bhutanese Nationals (PGI-Chandigarh only) | 45th percentile |
INI CET 2025 Exam Pattern
The INI CET 2025 exam will consist of 200 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) to be completed within a 3-hour duration. The test will assess candidates’ knowledge across various medical fields.
The important highlights of INI CET 2025 are given below.
| Details | Features |
| Mode | Computer-based |
| Duration | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
| Type of questions | Objective |
| Number of questions | 200 |
| Types of questions |
Single correct answer |
| Multiple correct answer | |
| Negative marking | Yes |
| Marking Scheme |
Correct Answer: +1 mark. |
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Incorrect Answer: -1/3 mark. |
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| Unanswered Questions: No marks will be deducted. |
Guidelines For INI CET 2025 Candidates
- AIIMS does not release an official INI CET 2025 answer key, however, candidates can calculate an approximate score by counting the correct and incorrect responses according to the marking scheme.
- The INI CET 2025 result (January session) is expected to be declared on November 16, 2024.
- INI CET 2025 Results will be available online in PDF format.
For more information, go to the official website or visit, INI CET 2025
