INI CET 2025: January Session Exam Paper Analysis and Result Updates

The Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test conducted for the January 2025 session was held on November 10, 2024, by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in the computer-based format. In this test, many candidates in the country competed for very few postgraduate seats in various medical disciplines. The INI CET is one of the most competitive exams for medical aspirants, through which only the best get placed in the top institutes, including AIIMS, JIPMER, PGIMER, and NIMHANS.

Exam Analysis and Student Feedback

The general consensus from students indicated that the INI CET 2025 was of moderate difficulty, with a blend of clinical and theoretical questions. Here’s a detailed breakdown:

• Difficulty Level: Approximately 60% of the questions were perceived as relatively straightforward, while 30–40% posed more of a challenge.
• Subject-Wise Composition: A substantial number of questions focused on subjects such as Gynaecology, Pharmacology, Pathology, and Orthopedics.
• Clinical Emphasis: Many questions had a clinical focus, testing theoretical knowledge and practical application skills. This aligns with the recent trend of making the test more clinically oriented.

Key Exam Details and Structure

• Date and Time: Conducted on Sunday, November 10, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
• Duration: 3 hours (180 minutes)
• Number of Questions: 200 multiple-choice questions
• Question Types: Included single correct answer and multiple correct answers
• Negative Marking: Yes, negative marking was applied for incorrect responses.

Answer Key and Tentative Score Calculation

An answer key is expected to be released soon. Candidates can calculate their tentative scores by tallying the number of correct and incorrect responses using the marking scheme provided:

• Correct Answers: +1 for each correct response.
• Incorrect Answers: Deduction for each wrong answer as per the negative marking policy.

This tentative score helps candidates get an idea of their performance ahead of the official results.

INI CET Result and Counseling Details

The INI CET 2025 results are anticipated to be declared on November 16, 2024. The results will be available on the official AIIMS website in PDF format. Each session’s result is valid only for that particular session, meaning that January 2025 results will not be carried over to the July 2025 session.

Counseling and Seat Allotment

Following the results, AIIMS Delhi will conduct the counseling process for INI CET 2025 to allocate seats among successful candidates. Important points regarding counseling are as follows:

• Total Seats: 1,436 seats will be distributed among various medical institutions through multiple rounds of counseling.
• Registration Requirement: Candidates must register online to participate in the counseling rounds.
• Counseling Rounds: Four rounds of counseling are expected to be held for final seat allotment.

INI CET 2024 Qualifying Cutoff

To qualify for INI CET 2025, candidates must meet the specified percentile cutoffs:

• Unreserved (UR), EWS/Sponsored/Deputed/Foreign National/Overseas Citizens of India (OCI): 50th percentile
• SC/ST/OBC: 45th percentile
• Bhutanese Nationals (PGI-Chandigarh only): 45th percentile

Results and counseling dates will be given on the official website of AIIMS, so it is advised that the candidate should keep himself updated with this website for answer keys and results declaration, also counseling dates. Counseling registration is to be done very carefully as it asks eligibility and participation criteria.

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