Introduction

The AIIMS PG 2026 Exam, also known as INI-CET 2026, is one of the most prestigious postgraduate medical entrance exams in India. It offers admission to MD, MS, DM, MCh, and MDS programs at AIIMS, JIPMER, NIMHANS, PGIMER, and other Institutes of National Importance.

To help you prepare better, we have compiled all key details about AIIMS PG 2026 including registration process, exam dates, cutoff, result, answer key, question paper, and seat allotment.

AIIMS PG 2026 Highlights

AIIMS PG 2026 Exam Dates

👉 Keep checking aiimsexams.ac.in for official notifications.

AIIMS PG 2026 Registration Process

The registration is done via the PAAR system (Prospective Applicants Advanced Registration). It involves:

• Basic Registration: Create profile, upload documents (photo, signature, thumb).

• Final Registration: Fill academic details, choose exam city, and pay fees.

Application Fee:

• General/OBC: ₹2000

• SC/ST/EWS: ₹1500

• PwD: Exempted

AIIMS PG 2026 Cutoff

The cutoff percentile determines the minimum qualifying marks.

AIIMS PG 2026 Result & Merit List

• Results will be published online in PDF format.

• Details include roll number, rank, percentile.

• Based on results, a merit list will be created for seat allocation.

👉 January session result: 15 Nov 2025 | July session result: 23 May 2026

AIIMS PG 2026 Answer Key & Response Sheet

• AIIMS may release the response sheet for candidates to check answers.

• The official answer key helps calculate probable scores.

• Coaching institutes also release unofficial answer keys right after the exam.

AIIMS PG 2026 Question Paper

The exam will have 200 MCQs covering:

• Pre-clinical: Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry

• Para-clinical: Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology

• Clinical: Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, OBG, ENT, Ophthalmology

👉 Solving previous year question papers is highly recommended.

AIIMS PG 2026 Seat Allotment & Counselling

• Conducted online by AIIMS.

• Candidates must register, fill preferences, and lock choices.

• Seats allotted based on rank, category, and preferences.

Preparation Tips for AIIMS PG 2026

• Revise clinical subjects thoroughly (carry higher weightage).

• Make short notes for last-minute revision.

• Attempt mock tests and AIIMS PG previous year papers.

• Focus on high-yield topics like Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Pathology, and OBG.