INI CET Exam 2025

The Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI-CET) is a national-level entrance examination conducted by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) for admission to postgraduate courses, including the Master of Dental Surgery (MDS), at premier institutions such as AIIMS, JIPMER, PGIMER, and NIMHANS. The INI-CET is held twice a year, typically in May and November.

As per the official AIIMS schedule, the INI-CET for the July 2025 session is slated for May 18, 2025.

This highly competitive exam demands rigorous preparation. Aspirants aiming for the INI-CET MDS July 2025 session should stay updated with the exam schedule, key dates, syllabus, and registration process.

INI-CET MDS July 2025 Highlights

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	INI-CET MDS July 2025
Conducting Body	All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
Exam Level	National
Mode of Exam	Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Duration	3 hours
Total Number of Questions	200
Question Type	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Official Website	aiimsexams.ac.in
Exam Date	May 18, 2025

INI-CET MDS July 2025: Exam Schedule and Key Dates

Staying informed about important dates is crucial to ensure timely completion of all application procedures. Below is the tentative exam schedule for INI-CET MDS July 2025:

Event	Date (Tentative)
Online Registration Starts	To be announced
Last Date to Submit Registration	To be announced
Correction Window for Registration	To be announced
Release of Admit Card	To be announced
Exam Date	May 18, 2025
Result Announcement	To be announced

INI-CET MDS July 2025 Registration

The INI-CET MDS registration process is conducted online. To complete your application, follow these steps:

1. Visit the AIIMS Exam Portal: Access the official website at aiimsexams.ac.in.
2. Create an Account: Provide your basic details to create a user ID and password.
3. Log In: Use your credentials to log in to the portal.
4. Fill in the Application Form: Enter all required personal, educational, and contact information.
5. Upload Required Documents: This includes recent photographs, signatures, and any applicable category certificates.
6. Pay the Registration Fee: Fees can be paid online via net banking, credit/debit card, or UPI.
7. Print the Confirmation Page: After successful submission, print the confirmation page for your records.

INI-CET MDS Exam Pattern

The INI-CET MDS is conducted by AIIMS in a computer-based format. The exam pattern primarily focuses on 19 main subjects. The total duration of the test is 180 minutes, comprising 200 MCQ-based questions. The exam is administered in English, and the syllabus is designed based on undergraduate-level content. Familiarity with the test pattern, syllabus, question types, and scoring system is essential to achieve the minimum INI-CET MDS cutoff score.

AIIMS INI-CET MDS 2025 Exam Pattern

Details	Features
Mode	Computer-based
Language	English
Duration	3 hours (180 minutes)
Type of Questions	Multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
Number of Questions	200
Question Types	Single correct answer, Multiple correct answers
Subjects	19 subjects
Syllabus	Undergraduate Level

INI-CET MDS July 2025 Syllabus

The syllabus for INI-CET MDS is comprehensive, covering a wide range of topics from various dental disciplines. The exam syllabus includes the following subjects:

• Anatomy
• Physiology
• Biochemistry
• Dental Anatomy and Dental Histology
• Pathology
• Microbiology
• Pharmacology
• Dental Materials
• Medicine
• Surgery
• Oral Pathology
• Periodontics
• Oral Medicine and Radiology
• Orthodontics
• Pedodontics
• Prosthodontics
• Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
• Oral Surgery
• Public Health Dentistry

Aspirants should also focus on general knowledge and logical reasoning questions in addition to dental-specific topics.

INI-CET MDS Eligibility

Aspirants should verify their eligibility before applying for the exam. The eligibility criteria for INI-CET MDS July 2025 are as follows:

INI-CET MDS Eligibility (continued)

• Educational Qualification: A Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree from a recognized dental college or university in India is mandatory.
• The BDS degree must be recognized by the Dental Council of India (DCI).
• Candidates must have completed a 12-month compulsory rotating internship on or before the date of the examination.

INI-CET MDS July 2025 Admit Card

The INI-CET MDS admit card will be released on the official AIIMS exam portal. Candidates must log in to the portal using their registered credentials to download the admit card. The admit card will contain essential information such as the exam date, time, venue, and instructions. It is a mandatory document to appear for the examination, so candidates must ensure they carry a printout of the admit card to the examination center.

INI-CET MDS July 2025 Result

After the completion of the INI-CET MDS exam, AIIMS will announce the results on their official website. Candidates can check their results by logging in with their credentials. The result will include the candidate's overall score and rank. Based on the results, candidates will be eligible for counseling for admission to various participating institutions offering MDS programs.

INI-CET MDS Counseling

After the declaration of results, qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the INI-CET MDS counseling process. The counseling process will be conducted in multiple rounds, and candidates will be allotted seats based on their rank and preferences. Candidates will need to select their preferred institution and MDS specialty during counseling. Document verification and payment of fees will also be a part of the counseling process.

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