Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test

Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test

INI CET 2025 Exam Pattern: Full Breakdown

INI-CET is held for admissions to postgraduate courses in institutes of national importance, such as AIIMS and PGIMER.

The exam pattern for the INI CET 2025 January session and the official informationrmation brochure, was released by AIIMS. Candidates can find the details of the exam pattern on the official website. The pattern includes essential informationrmation such as the exam mode, duration, marking scheme, and number of questions. For the INI CET 2025, the exam is conducted online, and the test paper will consist of 200 objective-type questions. Candidates will have three hours to complete the exam. Below are the key features of the INI CET exam pattern.

INI CET 2025 January Session: Key Highlights

Details Features
Mode Computer-based
Duration 3 hours (180 minutes)
Type of Questions Objective
Number of Questions 200
Question Types Single correct answer, Multiple correct answers
Negative Marking Yes

INI CET 2025 Pattern: Detailed Explanation

The INI CET 2025 will be conducted in a computer-based format. Candidates will be assigned a separate system at the exam centre, and each candidate will receive a unique login ID for the exam day. Candidates are advised to log in to their account at least five minutes before the exam starts. The total time to complete the exam will be 180 minutes, after which candidates must submit their responses online.

Types of Questions

The INI CET 2025 exam questions will be objective-type, meaning each question will have four possible answers. Instead of writing descriptive answers, candidates must select the correct option from the provided choices. Some questions may have more than one correct answer and may be categorized as multiple correct answer type questions. Candidates must be careful while answering such questions.

Single Correct Answer Type Question
For example: _Bile helps in _________
a) Digestion of proteins
b) Breaking down of nucleic acids
c) Emulsification of fats
d) Phagocytosis

The correct answer here is Emulsification of fats (c). Candidates should select the option that accurately answers the question. These are single-best-answer type questions.

Multiple Correct Answer Type Question
For these questions, more than one option may be correct, such as:

  • If a, b, and c are correct
  • If a and c are correct
  • If b and d are correct
  • If all four options (a, b, c, d) are correct

Candidates must read each question carefully to determine the correct responses. However, even if multiple answers are correct, only one response should be marked for these questions.

INI CET 2025 Marking Scheme

AIIMS Delhi will release the official marking scheme for the INI CET 2025. Based on the current system, candidates will be penalized for incorrect answers with a negative mark of -1/3. Here’s a breakdown of the marking scheme:

Response Type

Marks Awarded

Correct Answer

+1

Incorrect Answer

-1/3

No Response

0