INI CET Result 2026: Out on 23 May at aiimsexams.ac.in, Counselling, Cutoff and Scorecard

INI CET 2026 May session result was declared on May 23, 2026, by AIIMS New Delhi at aiimsexams.ac.in. A total of 51,563 candidates qualified for PG medical admissions at AIIMS (all campuses), PGIMER Chandigarh, JIPMER Puducherry, NIMHANS Bengaluru, and SCTIMST Trivandrum. For the November 2026 session, registration is open till October 13, 2026 — the exam is on November 1, 2026 and the result is expected on November 7, 2026.

You can log in with your registration number and password at aiimsexams.ac.in to download your individual scorecard. The official result PDF, also available on the same portal, carries the complete merit list of qualified candidates with their ranks and percentile scores.

• INI CET May 2026 result declared on May 23, 2026; 51,563 candidates qualified for July 2026 session admissions
• Qualifying cutoff (May 2026): 50.17 percentile for General/EWS; 45.29 percentile for OBC-NCL, SC, ST, and PwBD
• The scorecard shows your overall rank, percentile score, category rank, and qualification status
• INI CET November 2026 exam: November 1, 2026; result expected November 7, 2026
• November 2026 session registration window: September 16 – October 13, 2026
• Qualifying gives you counselling eligibility only — your actual seat depends on rank vs. closing rank at your chosen institute and speciality

INI CET Result Previous Year Statistics

The number of candidates qualifying INI CET has grown steadily across the May sessions — from around 45,360 in 2024 to 51,563 in 2026. This reflects both rising participation and a broader pool clearing the qualifying percentile. The total candidates appearing has fluctuated between 75,000 and 85,000 per May session, making INI CET one of the more competitive PG medical entrance exams in India.

Source: AIIMS INICET July 2025 Result Notification (Official PDF)

The qualifying cutoff percentile has remained stable despite rising volumes. The absolute score you need to hit the 50th percentile rises every cycle as the test-taker pool gets stronger — so the exam effectively becomes harder even when the published cutoff looks unchanged.

The number of qualified candidates jumped by over 6,000 between 2025 and 2026, pointing to a larger test-taker pool clearing the percentile threshold. For aspirants targeting 2027 sessions, preparation benchmarks should be set against scores needed for the top 50th percentile, not just clearing the qualifying floor.

How to Check INI CET Result 2026

AIIMS releases the INI CET 2026 result in two forms: a downloadable PDF merit list open to everyone, and an individual scorecard behind a candidate login. You need both — the PDF to see your rank in the full list and the scorecard to carry to counselling.

Method 1: Download the merit list PDF

1. Visit aiimsexams.ac.in
2. Click on Recruitment & Academics, then select Result
3. Find the INI CET 2026 result notification link for the relevant session
4. Click to open or download the PDF, which lists all qualified candidates with roll number, rank, and percentile

Method 2: Download your individual scorecard

1. Open aiimsexams.ac.in
2. Click Candidate Login and enter your registration number and date of birth/password
3. Your scorecard showing percentile, overall rank, and category rank appears on screen
4. Download and save it — you will need it for counselling and document verification

INI CET 2026 Scorecard: Details Mentioned

Your INI CET 2026 scorecard is the document AIIMS issues after the result and the one you carry to counselling for identity and performance verification. It carries both your personal details and your performance data from the exam.

Check every detail on your scorecard as soon as you download it. If your name, category, or date of birth is wrong, report it to AIIMS right away — corrections get harder to process once counselling registration opens.

What After INI CET Result 2026?

Qualifying INI CET opens the door to centralised PG medical counselling across all Institutes of National Importance. Here is how the process works after the result.

Step 1 — Counselling registration
AIIMS New Delhi opens a separate online counselling portal after each session’s result. You register for counselling independently — your exam registration does not carry over. Pay the non-refundable counselling registration fee and complete your profile on the portal.

Step 2 — Choice filling and locking
Fill in your preferred institute-speciality combinations in rank order. The system assigns seats based on your merit rank and the choices you lock. Think carefully before locking — once the round closes, your preference order cannot be changed for that round.

Step 3 — Multiple counselling rounds
INI CET counselling runs over at least two main rounds, followed by an open round for remaining vacancies. For the May 2026 session, Rounds 1 and 2 are already complete; the open round is in progress as of September 2026. Candidates who participated but did not get an acceptable seat in earlier rounds can participate in the open round subject to eligibility conditions.

Step 4 — Document verification and joining
Once you get a seat allotment, report to the allotted institute within the joining deadline. Carry your INI CET scorecard, MBBS/BDS degree certificate, internship completion certificate, category certificate (if applicable), recent passport-size photographs, and a valid government-issued photo ID. Missing the joining deadline means forfeiture of the allotted seat.