INI CET Cutoff 2026: Qualifying Cutoff Out, Category Wise Closing Ranks and Marks vs Rank

AIIMS, New Delhi released the INI CET 2026 qualifying cutoff on May 23, 2026, with the May session result. The cutoff for UR and EWS candidates is 50.17 percentile. For OBC, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates, it is 45.29 percentile. A total of 51,184 candidates qualified for the July 2026 intake counselling. These candidates can participate in seat allotment at AIIMS (all campuses), PGIMER Chandigarh, JIPMER Puducherry, NIMHANS Bengaluru, and SCTIMST Trivandrum. Round 1 choice filling opens on June 16, 2026, at aiimsexams.ac.in.

INI CET July 2026 counselling Round 1 choice filling and locking is scheduled from June 16 to 17, 2026. The Round 1 seat allotment result is expected shortly after on aiimsexams.ac.in.

• The INI CET 2026 qualifying cutoff for UR and EWS candidates is 50.17 percentile, declared on May 23, 2026 with the result.
• OBC, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates need a minimum of 45.29 percentile to qualify for the July 2026 intake counselling.
• A total of 51,184 candidates qualified for the July 2026 session – about 2,184 more than the May 2025 session.
• Only candidates ranked within the top 5 to 10 typically secure MD General Medicine or Radiodiagnosis at AIIMS Delhi.
• Institute-wise Round 1 closing ranks will be available after June 17, 2026. The 2025 final round data serves as reference until then.
• Approximately 2,000+ PG seats are available through INI CET counselling across all participating institutes for the July 2026 intake.
• All qualifying cutoff PDFs and counselling schedules are published at aiimsexams.ac.in.

INI CET Cutoff 2026: Important Dates

The table below covers all key events in the INI CET July 2026 session timeline. Upcoming events appear first in chronological order. Past events follow in the order they occurred.

Factors Affecting INI CET 2026 Cutoff

Both the qualifying percentile and the admission closing ranks shift from session to session. Here are the key factors that drive those changes:

• Total candidates in the qualified pool: The May 2026 session produced 51,184 qualified candidates. That is about 2,184 more than May 2025. More candidates chasing the same seats pushes closing ranks tighter across most institutes.
• Total seats available: Around 2,000+ PG seats are offered through INI CET counselling. If seat count stays flat while the candidate pool grows, every seat becomes harder to get.
• Exam difficulty: A harder paper lowers average scores. The percentile threshold stays at 50th, but the actual marks needed drop. An easier paper raises the qualifying score.
• Specialty preference patterns: Radiodiagnosis, Dermatology, and General Medicine are the most preferred PG specialties. Their closing ranks at top institutes stay consistently low. Basic science specialties like Anatomy and Biochemistry remain the least competitive.
• Institute preference patterns: Top-ranked candidates heavily prefer AIIMS Delhi, PGIMER, and NIMHANS. Newer AIIMS campuses attract fewer top-rank candidates, leading to more relaxed closing ranks at those campuses.
• Category-wise seat reservation: Seats for OBC, SC, and ST candidates are reserved under government norms. Closing ranks for reserved categories are always more relaxed than UR for the same specialty at the same institute.
• Addition of new seats or programs: When AIIMS adds seats or new institutes join the counselling pool, closing ranks ease marginally for those specialties or campuses.

INI CET 2026 Qualifying Cutoff: Category-Wise

The table below shows the official category-wise qualifying percentile for the INI CET May 2026 session. These are the minimum thresholds to enter the July 2026 intake counselling. Crossing these numbers gives you access to seat allotment – not a guaranteed seat at any institute.

Source: AIIMS Examinations – aiimsexams.ac.in

The score equivalent is approximate and shifts with exam difficulty each session. In May 2026, UR candidates needed about 98 to 100 marks out of 200 to hit the qualifying threshold. That score only qualifies you for counselling. Securing a competitive specialty at AIIMS Delhi needs a score closer to 145 to 155 marks.

INI CET 2026 Admission Cutoff: Institute-Wise Closing Ranks

The institute-wise admission cutoff will be released after Round 1 allotment. It is expected around June 20 to 22, 2026. Until then, the table below shows final round closing ranks from the July 2025 session as a reference. These numbers give you a reliable baseline for 2026.

The 2026 Round 1 closing ranks are not yet available as of June 15, 2026. The table below reflects July 2025 final round data. It will be updated once the 2026 Round 1 allotment result is declared.

*Range covers competitive to non-competitive specialties at each institute. A lower rank (smaller number) corresponds to high-demand specialties like Radiodiagnosis, General Medicine, and Dermatology. A higher rank corresponds to less preferred specialties like Anatomy and Biochemistry. Based on official July 2025 session counselling results.

INI CET 2026 Cutoff: Round-Wise Analysis

INI CET counselling runs across three rounds – Round 1, Round 2, and a Mop-up Round. Closing ranks shift across rounds. Here is what to expect from each:

• Round 1: Top-ranked candidates lock their most preferred seats. Closing ranks for AIIMS Delhi’s top specialties get set almost immediately. For most other institutes, Round 1 closing ranks tend to be tighter than the final round.
• Round 2: Seats freed by candidates who upgraded or withdrew re-enter the pool. Some institutes see closing ranks shift by 30 to 150 ranks. This is the main opportunity for mid-rank candidates to secure their preferred choices.
• Mop-up Round: Only unfilled seats remain. Non-competitive specialties at newer AIIMS campuses typically close at much higher ranks. Candidates with ranks above 5,000 find more options here.

The table below compares Round 1 and final round closing ranks for key specialties. Data is from the July 2025 session, UR category, as a reference for 2026.

AIIMS Delhi’s top specialties shifted by just 1 rank between Round 1 and the final round. At mid-tier institutes, the shift ranged from 30 to 150 ranks. Non-competitive specialties at newer AIIMS campuses can shift by 1,000 ranks or more. If you missed your target seat in Round 1, Round 2 is your best second chance. This is especially true for PGIMER, JIPMER, and AIIMS Jodhpur.

INI CET 2026 Specialty-Wise Cutoff

The admission cutoff varies sharply by specialty. The table below shows approximate UR closing ranks by specialty. Data comes from the July 2025 session final round for key INI CET participating institutes.

Closing ranks shown are for the UR category, July 2025 session final round. Reserved category closing ranks are typically 2 to 5 times higher (more relaxed). The INI CET 2026 data will be updated after each counselling round. NIMHANS is the most competitive institute specifically for Psychiatry and Neurology. DM Neurology at NIMHANS closed at rank 40 – below AIIMS Delhi’s closing rank for the same specialty.

INI CET Marks vs Rank 2026

INI CET ranks come from percentile scores calculated after each session’s result. The table below shows how marks translate to approximate ranks. It uses the November 2025 session result as a reference. The mapping shifts slightly with exam difficulty across sessions.

A 1 to 2 mark gap in the 120 to 140 range shifts your rank by 100 to 300 positions. This is where most competition concentrates for seats at PGIMER, NIMHANS, SCTIMST, and JIPMER. Score above 130 marks and you have a realistic shot at a competitive specialty. Options open at PGIMER, NIMHANS, or SCTIMST. Below 110 marks, your options are mostly limited to basic science specialties at newer AIIMS campuses.

INI CET 2026: Counselling Process Overview

AIIMS, New Delhi conducts INI CET counselling centrally for all participating institutes. The process runs in three rounds. Here is how it works:

• Registration and Document Upload: After the result, qualified candidates register for counselling on aiimsexams.ac.in and upload required documents. Registration for the July 2026 session ran from June 1 to 13, 2026.
• Mock Round: A practice round lets you preview where your rank lands with your chosen preferences. The mock round has no bearing on actual allotment. The July 2026 mock allotment result was released on June 15, 2026.
• Choice Filling and Locking: You rank your preferred institute-specialty-category combinations. Locked choices cannot be changed. Round 1 choice filling for July 2026 runs from June 16 to 17, 2026.
• Seat Allotment: AIIMS processes your rank, category, and locked choices to generate the allotment result. The Round 1 allotment result is expected around June 20 to 22, 2026.
• Fee Payment and Reporting: If allotted, you pay the acceptance fee and report to your institute for document verification. PwBD candidates have a designated reporting date of June 25, 2026 for Round 1.
• Upgrading in Round 2: If you hold a Round 1 seat but want a better option, you can participate in Round 2. A better seat in Round 2 cancels your Round 1 allotment automatically. Round 2 is expected in July 2026.
• Mop-up Round: Remaining unfilled seats go to the mop-up round. This is the final chance before institute-level processes fill any residual vacancies. The mop-up round is expected in August 2026.

How to Check INI CET Cutoff 2026

You can access the official qualifying cutoff and the round-wise closing rank PDFs from the AIIMS website. Follow these steps:

1. Go to aiimsexams.ac.in – the official AIIMS examinations portal.
2. Click the “Academic Courses” tab in the top navigation bar.
3. Select INI CET from the list of examinations.
4. In the notifications section, click “Result / Cutoff – May 2026 (July Session)” to download the qualifying cutoff PDF. This was released on May 23, 2026.
5. For Round 1 closing ranks, look for “Round 1 Allotment Result – INI CET July 2026” after it is published. This is expected after June 17, 2026.
6. Open the allotment result PDF and compare your rank against the closing rank for your preferred institute, specialty, and category.
7. If your rank is equal to or better than the closing rank shown, you are eligible for that seat in the next available round.

The closing rank PDFs list the last rank allotted for every institute-specialty-category combination in that round. Always check both the UR column and your specific category column. The category-wise closing rank may be much more relaxed than the UR closing rank for the same seat.