Specialties like Hospital Administration, Anatomy, Physiology, and Nuclear Medicine are expected to record the lowest closing marks in INI CET July 2026’s final counselling round — with General category scores as low as 45–55 out of 200, based on January 2026 session trends.

INI CET July 2026 counselling is scheduled to conclude by June 30, 2026. Conducted by AIIMS, this exam opens seats at 19+ Institutes of National Importance including all AIIMS campuses, PGIMER Chandigarh, JIPMER Puducherry, NIMHANS Bangalore, and SCTIMST Thiruvananthapuram. While high-demand specialties like MD General Medicine and MD Radiology command closing scores above 130, a consistent set of courses sees its final-round seats filled at scores well below 90. Knowing these courses gives you a clearer picture of your real chances if you are heading into the final round.

  • INI CET July 2026 carries a maximum of 200 marks; the qualifying threshold is the 50th percentile for General and EWS students.
  • The final counselling round sees the steepest drop in closing marks as all unfilled seats across every INI become available together.
  • Hospital Administration, Anatomy, Physiology, and Biochemistry have historically shown the lowest closing marks across all counselling rounds.
  • General category students scored as low as 45–55 marks out of 200 to secure Hospital Administration seats in the final round of the January 2026 session.
  • SC and ST category students can secure seats at 15–25 marks below the General category closing in low-demand specialties.
Direct Link to INI CET July 2026 Final Round Allotment Result (OUT) — aiimsexams.ac.in

Table of Contents

  1. INI CET July 2026 Final Round Cutoff Overview
  2. Specialties with Lowest Closing Marks
  3. Category-wise Cutoff for Low Cutoff Specialties
  4. Why These Specialties Have Lower Cutoffs
  5. Career Value of Low Cutoff Specialties
  6. FAQs

INI CET July 2026 Final Round Cutoff Overview

INI CET is a 200-question paper. Each correct answer earns +1 mark; each wrong answer deducts 1/3 mark. The maximum score is 200. The qualifying cutoff is the 50th percentile for General and EWS students and the 45th percentile for OBC, SC, ST, and PwD students.

Cutoffs vary significantly by specialty and institute. High-demand clinical specialties like MD General Medicine, MD Radiology, and MD Dermatology at AIIMS Delhi typically close above 130 marks even in Round 1. Pre-clinical, para-clinical, and certain clinical support specialties close considerably lower — and their closing marks drop further in the final round as unclaimed seats from all INIs are pooled together.

Cutoff Band Expected Closing Marks — General, Final Round (out of 200) Typical Specialties
Very High 130–160 MD General Medicine, MD Radiology, MD Dermatology, MS Ophthalmology
High 110–130 MS General Surgery, MD Paediatrics, MS Orthopaedics, MD Anaesthesia
Moderate 85–110 MD Psychiatry, MD Pathology, MD Microbiology, Emergency Medicine
Low 65–85 PMR, Nuclear Medicine, Transfusion Medicine, Radiation Oncology, Pharmacology
Very Low 45–65 Hospital Administration, Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Forensic Medicine

Specialties with Lowest Closing Marks in INI CET July 2026 Final Round

The following specialties are expected to record the lowest closing marks in the INI CET July 2026 final round. All figures are estimated based on INI CET January 2026 and July 2025 final-round allotment trends.

Specialty Expected Closing Marks — General (Final Round) Expected Closing Marks — SC/ST (Final Round) Key INIs Offering Seats
Hospital Administration 45–55 28–38 AIIMS Delhi, PGIMER Chandigarh
MD Anatomy 50–62 33–45 AIIMS Delhi, AIIMS Bhopal, AIIMS Jodhpur, AIIMS Rishikesh, JIPMER
MD Physiology 52–65 35–48 AIIMS Delhi, AIIMS Patna, AIIMS Bhubaneswar, AIIMS Rishikesh
MD Biochemistry 54–67 37–50 AIIMS Delhi, AIIMS Bhopal, AIIMS Bhubaneswar, JIPMER
MD Forensic Medicine 58–72 40–55 AIIMS Delhi, AIIMS Rishikesh, JIPMER, PGIMER
MD Pharmacology 65–80 47–62 AIIMS Delhi, AIIMS Jodhpur, AIIMS Rishikesh, AIIMS Patna
MD Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR) 65–78 47–60 AIIMS Delhi, AIIMS Bhopal, NIMHANS Bangalore
MD Nuclear Medicine 66–80 48–62 AIIMS Delhi, PGIMER Chandigarh, JIPMER Puducherry
MD Transfusion Medicine 68–82 50–65 PGIMER Chandigarh, AIIMS Delhi, JIPMER Puducherry
MD Radiation Oncology 72–86 54–68 AIIMS Delhi, AIIMS Jodhpur, PGIMER, JIPMER

Category-wise Cutoff for Low Cutoff Specialties

India’s reservation policy applies to INI CET counselling. Reserved category students qualify at the 45th percentile and are allotted seats under separate reservation pools, which lowers their effective closing marks in every round. The table below shows expected category-wise closing marks for the lowest cutoff specialties in the INI CET July 2026 final round.

Specialty UR / EWS OBC-NCL SC ST
Hospital Administration 45–55 37–47 30–40 25–35
MD Anatomy 50–62 42–54 33–45 28–40
MD Physiology 52–65 44–57 35–48 30–43
MD Biochemistry 54–67 46–59 37–50 32–45
MD Forensic Medicine 58–72 50–64 42–56 36–50
MD PMR 65–78 57–70 48–61 42–55
MD Nuclear Medicine 66–80 58–72 49–63 43–57

EWS closing marks generally align with the UR category since both share the 50th percentile qualifying threshold. PwD horizontal reservations apply within each vertical category.

Why These Specialties Have Lower Cutoffs

Understanding what drives low cutoffs helps you build a well-informed preference list:

  • Smaller applicant pool: Pre-clinical subjects like Anatomy, Physiology, and Biochemistry attract very few applicants compared to clinical MD/MS courses. Most MBBS graduates prioritise patient-facing specialties, leaving these seats far less contested.
  • Non-clinical career path: Hospital Administration and Forensic Medicine lead primarily to administrative or medico-legal roles rather than direct patient care, which reduces their preference rankings among most MBBS graduates.
  • Narrower downstream pathways: Transfusion Medicine and Nuclear Medicine, while expanding, offer fewer immediate super-specialty routes compared to MD Medicine or MS Surgery, keeping applicant numbers lower each session.
  • Seat supply outpacing demand: Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology, and Biochemistry departments exist across all AIIMS campuses. With 15+ institutes offering these seats, total availability regularly exceeds applicant interest in several sessions.
  • Round attrition: Students who lock a preferred specialty in earlier rounds surrender their lower-preference allotments. This adds more seats to the final round and pushes closing marks down further than any earlier round.

Career Value of Low Cutoff Specialties at INIs

A low cutoff does not mean a weak career. Several of these specialties offer compelling long-term trajectories:

  • Academic medicine: MD Anatomy, MD Physiology, MD Biochemistry, and MD Pharmacology from AIIMS or PGIMER are premium qualifications for medical college faculty positions, carrying strong job security and structured pay scales.
  • Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Oncology: India is rapidly expanding its cancer care infrastructure. Seats in Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Oncology at AIIMS Delhi, PGIMER, and JIPMER place you at the leading edge of this growth, with clear DM and MCh super-specialty pathways available after completing the MD.
  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: PMR demand is rising due to India’s growing elderly population and increased trauma incidence. AIIMS Delhi’s PMR programme is internationally recognised and produces graduates with strong private practice and academic options.
  • Hospital Administration: An MD in Hospital Administration from AIIMS Delhi or PGIMER is the medical equivalent of an MBA — a direct path to senior roles in healthcare leadership, hospital management, and public health policy with government bodies or private healthcare groups.
  • Institute over specialty: An MD Anatomy or MD Pharmacology at AIIMS Delhi consistently delivers better research exposure, mentorship quality, and placement outcomes than the same specialty at a lesser-ranked institution. Weigh the INI’s reputation alongside the specialty before finalising your preference list.

INI CET July 2026 Low Cutoff Specialties FAQs

Ques. Which specialty is expected to have the lowest closing marks in INI CET July 2026 final round?

Ans. Hospital Administration is expected to record the lowest closing marks in the INI CET July 2026 final round, with General category closing scores estimated at 45–55 out of 200, based on January 2026 session trends. Official allotment data will be published on aiimsexams.ac.in after the final round closes.

Ques. What is the total marks for INI CET July 2026?

Ans. INI CET July 2026 is a 200-question paper. Each correct answer earns +1 mark, and each incorrect answer carries a deduction of 1/3 mark. The maximum possible score is 200 marks.

Ques. Can I get a seat in INI CET July 2026 with less than 70 marks?

Ans. Yes, provided you score above the qualifying percentile and apply for low-demand specialties such as Hospital Administration, Anatomy, Physiology, or Biochemistry. In the final round of INI CET January 2026, General category students secured seats in these subjects with scores between 45 and 67 out of 200. Reserved category students can secure seats at even lower marks.

Ques. Which INI CET specialties have the lowest cutoffs for SC and ST students?

Ans. Hospital Administration, MD Anatomy, MD Physiology, and MD Biochemistry consistently show the lowest closing marks for SC and ST students in the final round. Based on 2025 session trends, ST category closing marks in these subjects can fall as low as 25–40 out of 200 in the final counselling round.

Ques. Is it worth choosing a low cutoff specialty at a top INI in INI CET?

Ans. Yes, for many students it is. A low cutoff specialty at a premier INI like AIIMS Delhi, PGIMER Chandigarh, or JIPMER Puducherry offers superior research exposure, faculty mentorship, and career outcomes. Weigh both the specialty and the institute’s reputation before finalising your preference list — the INI often matters as much as the specialty.

Ques. When will INI CET July 2026 final round allotment be published?

Ans. The INI CET July 2026 final round allotment result is expected to be published around June 30, 2026 on the official AIIMS portal. Students should visit aiimsexams.ac.in regularly for the latest updates on allotment results and institute reporting instructions.