INI-CET (Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test) — Free Online Mock Test
INI-CET (Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test) · MCQ. India examination. · Official language: English.
INI-CET exam at a glance
INI-CET key facts & eligibility
| Conducting body | AIIMS New Delhi, on behalf of all participating Institutes of National Importance. |
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| Official website | aiimsexams.ac.in — AIIMS ↗ |
| Mode | Computer-based test (CBT) at designated centres, delivered in four blocks of 50 questions (about 45 minutes each) — once a block is submitted you cannot navigate back. |
| Frequency | Twice a year — a May session (feeding the July academic term) and a November session (feeding the January term). |
| Scoring & marking | Introduced in 2021, INI-CET merged the previously separate AIIMS PG, JIPMER PG, PGIMER and NIMHANS PG entrance exams into one test. It has 200 multiple-choice questions (200 marks) in 180 minutes with negative marking — +1 for a correct answer, −1/3 for a wrong one and 0 for unattempted. Results are rank-based for centralized counselling. |
| Score validity | Used for the session’s counselling and seat allotment only. |
| Language | English. |
Who is eligible for INI-CET?
MBBS/BDS from an NMC/DCI-recognised institution with valid registration, having completed (or about to complete) the compulsory one-year rotating internship by the cut-off; a minimum aggregate of about 55% (around 50% for reserved categories). BDS candidates apply for the MDS stream.
Last verified August 2026 against AIIMS Exams — INI-CET, Careers360 — INI-CET replaced AIIMS PG/JIPMER PG/PGIMER/NIMHANS. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
INI-CET section breakdown
The INI-CET mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.
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INI-CET (55 Q)
INI-CET scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: INI-CET has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.
Scale: INI-CET (pass 700/1000).
How INI-CET is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
INI-CET time strategy
With 55 questions in 180 minutes, you have about 196 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- INI-CET (55 Q)
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
INI-CET topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of INI-CET, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
INI-CET (55 Q)
- Clinical Medicine · 28
- SAH Workup · 1
- PE Workup · 1
- Pulmonary TB · 1
- Variceal Bleed · 1
- H. pylori · 1
- Colorectal Cancer Screening · 1
- Pancreatitis · 1
INI-CET difficulty calibration
Elite tier. Elite-tier: among the toughest exams in its category. Most successful candidates prepare for 6-12+ months.
INI-CET (Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test) · MCQ. India examination. · Official language: English.
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How Wrexa Edge prepares you for INI-CET
- Real test-day interface
- 50 distinct variants
- Detailed analytics
- Spaced repetition (Notebook)
- Optional proctoring
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Expert take: what INI-CET really tests
INI-CET is the single computer-based entrance test conducted by AIIMS New Delhi for postgraduate medical and dental admission to India’s Institutes of National Importance (AIIMS, PGIMER, JIPMER, NIMHANS and more). Introduced in 2021, it consolidated the previously separate AIIMS, JIPMER, PGIMER and NIMHANS PG entrances into one merit list — 200 questions in 180 minutes with −1/3 negative marking.
Preparation tips
- Practise the block-wise, no-back-navigation format with timed 50-question mock blocks.
- INI-CET rewards clinical-vignette and image reasoning beyond the NEET-PG level, so drill high-yield reasoning.
- Manage the −1/3 penalty by attempting only reasonably confident answers.
⚠️ Common mistakes to avoid
- Treating it like NEET-PG and under-preparing for its higher difficulty and clinical depth.
- Poor block time-management — leaving questions in an early block that cannot be revisited once submitted.
INI-CET study plan
A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.
- Pre-clinical, para-clinical, clinical subjects
- High-yield reasoning beyond NEET-PG
- Recent editions of standard texts
- Image and clinical-vignette reasoning
- Cross-subject integration
- Question banks
- Timed 50-question blocks (no back-navigation)
- Negative-marking discipline (−1/3)
- Full 200-question mocks
Where INI-CET can take you
A strong INI-CET result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- PG medical/dental seats
- Specialist training
Best books & official prep for INI-CET
- Official information bulletin & previous papers — AIIMS
Official practice: AIIMS publishes the information bulletin and exam pattern on aiimsexams.ac.in.
Previous-year papers: Previous-year INI-CET papers circulate widely for practice.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the INI-CET exam pattern?
- INI-CET (Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test) contains 55 questions across 1 section: INI-CET (55 Q). Total duration is 180 minutes (about 196 seconds per question).
- Does INI-CET have negative marking?
- No — INI-CET has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
- How is INI-CET scored?
- Scaled score range: 100 to 1000. INI-CET (pass 700/1000).
- How can I practise INI-CET online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you 10 free full-length INI-CET mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 40 more with Pro. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of INI-CET?
- INI-CET is rated Elite difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Elite-tier: among the toughest exams in its category. Most successful candidates prepare for 6-12+ months. INI-CET (Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test) · MCQ. India examination. · Official language: English.
- How long is the INI-CET exam?
- INI-CET runs for 180 minutes total. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in INI-CET?
- INI-CET is split into: INI-CET (55 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. INI-CET (Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test) · MCQ. India examination. · Official language: English.
- What tools or aids are allowed during INI-CET?
- No special tools are required. Note: real exam is proctored — Wrexa Edge mirrors this with a webcam-based proctoring flow you can enable.
- Is the INI-CET test adaptive?
- No — INI-CET is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many INI-CET mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct INI-CET variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 10 free for everyone and 40 more with Pro. That's 2750 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free INI-CET test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge INI-CET test series for 2026 gives you 10 free full-length mock tests (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
- Are INI-CET previous year question–style papers included?
- Every INI-CET mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 55-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free INI-CET mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's INI-CET mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and marking scheme, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
- Can I take the INI-CET mock test on mobile?
- Yes. INI-CET mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
- What is the INI-CET syllabus?
- The INI-CET syllabus maps to its 1 section: INI-CET (55 Q). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
- What is the eligibility for INI-CET?
- Eligibility for INI-CET — age, qualification and number of attempts — is set by the official conducting body and can change each cycle, so always confirm the current official notification before applying. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic INI-CET practice: 10 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the INI-CET exam and how should I prepare?
- Official INI-CET exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you 10 free INI-CET mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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