The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) is reminding all aspiring candidates that the application window for the AIIMS INICET January 2026 session closes today, October 21, 2025. This is your final opportunity to apply for the Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI-CET), which is crucial for admission to postgraduate medical courses. Ensure you complete your application on the official AIIMS website at aiimsexams.ac.in before the deadline.
The application portal will shut down at 5 PM today. For those who might need to make corrections, a dedicated correction window will be open from October 24 to October 26, 2025. Candidates can expect their admit cards to be released on November 1, 2025, with the INICET exam scheduled for November 9, 2025.
While it’s not mandatory, it is highly recommended that all applicants register their basic details in the One Time Registration (OTR) system and leverage the Digi-Locker facility for fetching and verifying their information within the OTR, if applicable.
Direct link to apply for AIIMS INICET January 2026
AIIMS INICET January 2026: How to Apply
Follow these simple steps to submit your online application:
- Visit the official AIIMS website: aiimsexams.ac.in.
- Navigate to the ‘Academic Courses’ link and select the INICET option.
- Complete your registration by entering the required details and clicking ‘Submit’.
- Fill out the application form accurately.
- Proceed to pay the application fee.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page for your records.
- It’s advisable to keep a hard copy of the confirmation page for future reference.
The INI-CET is a vital entrance examination for securing admissions to PG courses such as MD, MS, M.Ch. (6 years), DM (6 years), MDS, and MD (Hospital Administration) for the January 2026 session. The exam is conducted across prestigious institutions including AIIMS New Delhi, JIPMER Puducherry, NIMHANS Bengaluru, PGIMER Chandigarh, and SCTIMST Trivandrum. For more comprehensive details, please refer to the official AIIMS website.