Exam Pattern and Best Books for Preparation of INI CET Exam (AIIMS PG Entrance Exam)

 

What is INI CET Exam?

• INI CET stands for Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test. 
• It is a Combined Entrance Test (CET) for admission into postgraduate courses [MD, MS, DM (6 yrs), MCh (6 yrs) and MDS] at Institutes of National Importance (INI) for Medical Education namely, AIIMS-New Delhi and all new AIIMS, JIPMER Puducherry, PGIMER-Chandigarh, NIMHANS-Bengaluru.

Which Institutes are participating in INI CET Exam?

1. AIIMS New Delhi (Ansari Nagar, New Delhi-110608 www.aiimsexams.org)

2. AIIMS Bhopal (Saket Nagar, Bhopal-462020 www.aiimsbhopal.edu.in)

3. AIIMS Bhubaneswar (Sijua, Ptarpada, Bhubaneshwar-751019 www.aiimsbhubaneswar.edu.in)

4. AIIMS Jodhpur (Basni Industrial Area 2, Jodhpur-342005 www.aiimsjnodhpur.edu.in)

5. AIIMS Nagpur (Plot No.2, Sector-20, MIHAN, Nagpur-441108 www.aiimsnagpur.edu.in)

6. AIIMS Patna (Phulwarisharif, Patna–801505 www.aiimspatna.org)

7. AIIMS Raipur (Tatibandh, GE Road, Raipur-492099, www.aiimsraipur.edu.in)

8. AIIMS Rishikesh (Virbhadra Road, Rishikesh-2498201 www.aiimsrishikesh.edu.in)

9. JIPMER, Pondicherry (Jipmer Campus Road, Gorimedu, Dhanvantari Nagar, Puducherry-6050026 www.jipmer.edu.in)

10. NIMHANS, Bengaluru (Hosur/Marigowda Road, (Lakkasandra Wilson Garden) Bangaluru-560029 www.nimhans.ac.in)

11. PGIMER, Chandigarh (Madhya Marg, Sector-12, Chandigarh-160012 www.pgimer.edu.in)

Which authority will have the responsibility to conduct INI CET Exam?

• AIIMS, New Delhi is the sole authority for conduct of all aspects related to INI CET such as application, conduct of exam, declaration of results and Seat Allocation

How many seats are offered through INI CET Exam?

Total seats offered: 744 seats

What is the exam pattern for INI CET Exam?

• The examination for INI-CET is conducted in a computer-based test (CBT) mode. 
• The duration of examination is 3 hours (180 minutes) consisting of 200 objective type of questions of varying types (including Single Correct Choice and Multiple Correct Choice questions). 

What is the Eligibility criteria for appearing in INI-CET?

• The candidate must possess MBBS degree recognized by the National Medical Commission (previously MCI) and must have completed the required period of 12 months compulsory rotating Internship/Practical training 

• A minimum of the following marks (aggregate of all professional MBBS professional examinations):

a) For candidates belonging to the SC/ST Categories 50% marks in aggregate
b) For all other categories including OBC/EWS Category 55% marks in aggregate 

c) For Persons with Benchmark Disabilities [PWBD] candidates 50% marks in aggregate

• For Indian National graduated from Foreign Universities , marks obtained in the FMGE (Foreign Medical Graduate Examination) conducted by National Board of Examination (NBE), shall be considered in lieu of aggregate marks. The eligibility criteria of minimum marks shall remain as mentioned above in points a, b and c as applicable. 

Best MCQ Books for preparation of INI CET Exam 

• Apart from the usual subject wise MCQ books required for the preparation of NEET PG entrance exam, you should read the book  AIIMS ESSENCE by Pritesh Singh in the last month at least 2 times before appearing in the exam.

AIIMS ESSENCE by Pritesh Singh

• This book has authentic questions of AIIMS with exact language and options including image-based questions fully coloured
• The references has been provided from latest editions of Harrison, Bailey & love, Robbins, Goodman & Gilman, Schwartz, Sabiston, Gray's anatomy, Park, Harper and Ganong along with thoroughly verified answers from subject specialist, faculty members of Dr Pritesh Institute and PG 
• Explanations have been provided in tabulated form with only high yielding and relevant facts highlighted important, golden facts and previously asked questions 
• Controversial questions and image-based questions are handled with special care to clear the concept explanations from latest editions of standard and most authentic text books line diagrams to minimise tedious efforts 
• Mnemonics have been provided for better remembering, retention and recall

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References:

https://www.aiimsexams.org/pdf/PART- A-INI-CET INFORMATION BROCHURE Ver - 5.pdf