The INI CET July 2026 EWS cutoff for Round 1 is not yet released — it is expected around June 12, 2026, at aiimsexams.ac.in. Based on January 2025 trends, EWS students at AIIMS New Delhi will need roughly 76–77 percentile to secure a seat in Round 1. Scores out of 200 for that band fall between 116 and 120 marks.
INI CET is conducted by AIIMS New Delhi for postgraduate admissions to MD, MS, MDS, DM, and M.Ch programmes at Institutes of National Importance including AIIMS, JIPMER, NIMHANS, PGIMER, and SCTIMST. EWS students — those from the General category with a family income below Rs 8 lakh per annum — compete for a 10% horizontal reservation in each participating institute. With the INI CET July 2026 result expected around June 12, 2026, knowing where the EWS cutoff is likely to land helps you plan your Round 1 choices before counselling opens.
- EWS students need a family income below Rs 8 lakh per annum and a valid EWS certificate to claim reservation.
- The EWS closing percentile is typically 5–10 percentile points below the General category closing percentile at each institute.
- AIIMS New Delhi has the highest EWS cutoff — expected around 76–78 percentile (approximately 116–121 marks out of 200).
- AIIMS Bibinagar carries the lowest EWS Round 1 cutoff among major INI CET institutes — expected around 58–61 percentile.
- INI CET has 200 MCQs worth 1 mark each, with negative marking of -1/3 per wrong answer; total marks = 200.
| Direct Link to INI CET July 2026 Cutoff (UPCOMING) — aiimsexams.ac.in |
What is EWS Reservation in INI CET?
EWS stands for Economically Weaker Section. The Government of India introduced a 10% horizontal reservation for EWS students in centrally funded institutions through the 103rd Constitutional Amendment. All AIIMS campuses and other INI CET participating institutes fall under this mandate.
EWS reservation in INI CET is available only to students from the General (Unreserved) category. Students from SC, ST, and OBC categories are not eligible for EWS seats. To claim EWS benefits during counselling, you must hold a valid EWS certificate issued by a competent authority such as a Sub-Divisional Magistrate, confirming that your family income is below Rs 8 lakh per annum and that you do not hold disqualifying property (agricultural land above 5 acres, residential flat of 1,000 sq ft or more, or a plot above 100 sq yards in a notified municipality).
In INI CET counselling, EWS seats are filled separately from the General category pool. The closing percentile at which the last EWS seat at an institute is allotted in Round 1 is the EWS cutoff. It is typically 5 to 10 percentile points lower than the General category closing percentile at the same institute.
Previous Year INI CET EWS Cutoff Trends
The table below shows the approximate EWS Round 1 closing percentiles from INI CET January 2025, used as the primary reference for predicting July 2026 figures. The Jan 2024 column shows the year-on-year shift.
| Institute | INI CET Jan 2025 EWS Round 1 Closing Percentile (Reference) | INI CET Jan 2024 EWS Round 1 Closing Percentile (Reference) |
|---|---|---|
| AIIMS New Delhi | ~76–77 | ~74–75 |
| JIPMER Puducherry | ~73–74 | ~71–72 |
| PGIMER Chandigarh | ~70–71 | ~68–69 |
| AIIMS Jodhpur | ~67–68 | ~65–66 |
| AIIMS Bhubaneswar | ~66–67 | ~64–65 |
| AIIMS Rishikesh | ~65–66 | ~63–64 |
| NIMHANS Bengaluru | ~64–65 | ~62–63 |
| AIIMS Bhopal | ~63–64 | ~61–62 |
| AIIMS Raipur | ~62–63 | ~60–61 |
| AIIMS Nagpur | ~60–62 | ~58–60 |
| AIIMS Bibinagar | ~58–60 | ~56–58 |
The trend from January 2024 to January 2025 shows a consistent rise of 1–2 percentile points at most institutes. AIIMS New Delhi moved from ~74–75 to ~76–77 percentile over that period. Newer campuses like AIIMS Nagpur and AIIMS Bibinagar saw similar gradual increases.
INI CET July 2026 Expected EWS Cutoff — Round 1
All figures in the table below are expected estimates based on INI CET January 2025 trends. The official INI CET July 2026 Round 1 cutoff has not been released. Use these numbers for planning only.
| Institute | Expected EWS Round 1 Closing Percentile (July 2026) | Expected Score Range (out of 200) |
|---|---|---|
| AIIMS New Delhi | 76–78 (expected) | 116–121 |
| JIPMER Puducherry | 73–75 (expected) | 111–116 |
| PGIMER Chandigarh | 70–72 (expected) | 106–111 |
| AIIMS Jodhpur | 67–69 (expected) | 101–106 |
| AIIMS Bhubaneswar | 66–68 (expected) | 99–104 |
| AIIMS Rishikesh | 65–67 (expected) | 97–102 |
| NIMHANS Bengaluru | 64–66 (expected) | 95–100 |
| AIIMS Bhopal | 63–65 (expected) | 93–98 |
| AIIMS Raipur | 62–64 (expected) | 91–96 |
| AIIMS Nagpur | 60–62 (expected) | 88–93 |
| AIIMS Bibinagar | 58–61 (expected) | 84–91 |
| SCTIMST Thiruvananthapuram | 61–63 (expected) | 90–95 |
These predictions carry a margin of 1–2 percentile points on either side. The EWS cutoff at any given institute can shift if the number of EWS applicants changes significantly or if Round 1 seat availability differs from 2025. Check aiimsexams.ac.in once the official cutoff is published.
Course-wise EWS Expected Cutoff at AIIMS New Delhi
Within AIIMS New Delhi, EWS cutoffs vary by course. High-demand clinical MD and MS programmes attract tighter closing percentiles than pre-clinical and para-clinical courses. The table below shows expected EWS Round 1 closing percentiles by course type at AIIMS New Delhi, based on 2025 patterns.
| Course Type | Examples | Expected EWS Round 1 Closing Percentile (July 2026) | Expected Score Range (out of 200) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Clinical MD | MD General Medicine, MD Paediatrics, MD Radiodiagnosis | 77–78 (expected) | 118–121 |
| Surgical MS | MS General Surgery, MS Orthopaedics, MS Ophthalmology | 76–77 (expected) | 116–119 |
| Other Clinical MD | MD Dermatology, MD Psychiatry, MD Anaesthesiology | 75–76 (expected) | 114–117 |
| Pre-clinical and Para-clinical MD | MD Biochemistry, MD Physiology, MD Microbiology | 70–73 (expected) | 106–112 |
EWS students aiming for clinical super-speciality feeder courses at AIIMS New Delhi should target 118 marks or above out of 200 to stay competitive in Round 1.
Factors Affecting INI CET EWS Cutoff 2026
Several variables can push the INI CET July 2026 EWS cutoff above or below the 2025 reference figures:
- Total number of EWS applicants: A larger EWS applicant pool raises competition and drives the closing percentile up.
- Paper difficulty level: A tougher exam lowers raw scores across the board and can ease the closing percentile slightly.
- EWS seats available per institute: EWS seats are 10% of total sanctioned intake. Any change in total intake directly changes EWS seat count.
- General category cutoff movement: EWS cutoff tracks the General cutoff closely. A 2-percentile rise in the General cutoff usually produces a similar shift in the EWS cutoff.
- Round 1 seat fill rate: If top-ranked EWS students do not participate in Round 1, the closing percentile for that round reflects only the seats that filled — which can be higher or lower than the overall trend.
- New institutes joining INI CET: Any addition of AIIMS campuses or INI institutes increases total seats and can ease pressure on existing institutes.
INI CET July 2026 EWS Cutoff FAQs
Ques. When will the INI CET July 2026 EWS cutoff be released?
Ans. The INI CET July 2026 result and Round 1 cutoff are expected around June 12, 2026. AIIMS New Delhi publishes the official cutoff at aiimsexams.ac.in after the result is declared and counselling registration opens.
Ques. What percentile do I need as an EWS student to get AIIMS New Delhi in Round 1?
Ans. Based on January 2025 trends, you need approximately 76–77 percentile to secure a seat at AIIMS New Delhi under the EWS category in Round 1. For July 2026, the expected range is 76–78 percentile, which corresponds to roughly 116–121 marks out of 200.
Ques. Who is eligible for EWS reservation in INI CET July 2026?
Ans. EWS reservation is available only to students from the General (Unreserved) category whose family income is below Rs 8 lakh per annum. SC, ST, and OBC students are not eligible. You also need a valid EWS certificate issued by the competent authority before the counselling date.
Ques. How many marks out of 200 are needed for a JIPMER EWS seat in Round 1?
Ans. Based on 2025 trends and July 2026 projections, you need approximately 111–116 marks out of 200 to secure a seat at JIPMER Puducherry under EWS in Round 1. This corresponds to an expected closing percentile of 73–75.
Ques. Is the EWS cutoff the same across all INI CET counselling rounds?
Ans. No. Round 1 typically shows the tightest closing percentile because demand is highest. In later rounds, vacancies from upgrades or non-participation can make seats available at slightly lower percentiles at some institutes. Seats at AIIMS New Delhi and JIPMER rarely see a significant drop across rounds.
Ques. What is the INI CET marking scheme, and how does it affect my score out of 200?
Ans. INI CET has 200 MCQs. Each correct answer carries 1 mark and each wrong answer deducts 1/3 of a mark. The maximum possible score is 200. Reaching the approximate EWS threshold of 116 marks at AIIMS New Delhi requires consistent accuracy — attempting more questions than you are sure about can reduce your net score due to negative marking.
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