Planning to step into the prestigious institutes of AIIMS, JIPMER, PGIMER, or NIMHANS? Your gateway to these medical colleges involves the INI CET 2025 counselling. As the exam approaches, applicants are not only preparing for the test, but also getting ready for this vital post-exam procedure: counselling and seat allotment.

To grasp the new counselling schedule, steps required, and documents needed is the first step towards getting your desired PG medical seat. Let’s explore all the important updates that you need to know in order to navigate in the INI CET 2025 counselling process.

Keep reading for a detailed insight.

What is INI CET Counselling?

INI CET (Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test) is the door to admission to MD, MS, DM (6 yrs), MCh (6 yrs), and MDS courses in top institutes like AIIMS, JIPMER, PGIMER, and NIMHANS.

After the announcement of results, individuals who qualify with minimum cut-off marks move on to the counselling procedure for seat allotment online.

INI CET Counselling 2025 Complete Process

All procedures for the INI CET 2025 counselling session will be conducted exclusively online. Eligible candidates may engage in the counselling process via the official AIIMS, New Delhi website.

Candidates will be selected for counselling after successfully passing the entrance examination and achieving the minimum cut-off marks. Each phase of the counselling process is outlined below.

• Stage 1: Registration Process

In the initial round of the counselling session, candidates must re-register on the official AIIMS website at www.aiimsexams.ac.in. Upon entering all required information in the registration window, a new candidate ID and password will be generated. Candidates should retain these credentials for subsequent steps.

• Stage 2: Choice Filling and Locking Procedure

After logging into the website with the credentials obtained during registration, candidates must indicate their preferences for institutes and courses on a designated form, ensuring to save or lock their choices to prevent data loss. The steps from entering information to locking are given below.

• Step 1: After logging into the website, navigate to the “Make Choice” option.
• Step 2: Select the preferred institute.
• Step 3: Click on the “Add Choice” link.
• Step 4: To remove a choice, click on the “Delete” tab.
• Step 5: Complete all preferences on the form.
• Step 6: Click the “Save” button.
• Step 7: Review all preferences.
• Step 8: Check the confirmation box and click the “Submit” button.

• Stage 3: Checking of Seat Allotment List

Following the submission of the choice filling form, candidates must verify the seat allotment list, which will be published based on their submitted preferences.

• Stage 4: Final Round for the Submission of Preferences

Candidates will have the opportunity to modify their preferences after the first round of choice filling and prior to the publication of the seat allotment list for the final round. Failure to participate in this round may result in disqualification from the counselling session.

• Stage 5: Review of Seat Allotment List for the Final Round

After submitting their preferences for the final round, candidates should check the seat allotment list that will be created and released right after the final round of the choice filling process.

• Stage 6: Acceptance or Rejection of the Seat Allotment

Once candidates have reviewed the seat allotment list, they must log in to the official AIIMS website using the credentials received during registration to check and select from the options listed below.

• Students who wish to accept the seat assigned to them and do not want to participate in future counselling processes.
• Candidates who choose not to accept the seat assigned to them and want to go for the next round of the counselling process.
• Candidates who accept their preferred seat but still want to participate in the next round of the counselling process.

• Stage 7: Document Verification Process

After successfully completing all the previous steps, candidates must report to the relevant institute with all necessary original documents to finish the verification process. Candidates should bring the required documents in original form as well as a self-attested copy of each document.

Documents Required for Verification in INI CET Counselling Procedure

Candidates are required to present the following documents at the colleges to finalise the INI CET counselling process. Those who are unable to perform this step will lose their position in the counselling session. Here is the list of documents required:

• INI-CET allotment letter
• Mark sheet for MBBS/BDS 1st, 2nd, and 3rd professional examinations
• Permanent or provisional registration certificate issued by NMC/Dental Council of India (DCI) or SMC/State Dental Council
• High school or higher secondary school certificate or birth certificate as proof of date of birth
• INI CET offer letter
• Registration slip
• INI CET admit card
• MBBS/BDS degree certificate
• Internship completion certificate
• Additional documents – SC/ST certificate, OBC/EWS certificate, PwD certificate
• Any other documents requested by the authority

Reservation Guidelines for INI CET 2025

The allocation of seats for INI CET 2025 follows the reservation policies established by the government. The reservation for medical seats, categorised by type, is detailed below:

Category	Reservation Rate (%)
ST	7.5%
EWS	10%
SC	15%
OBC	27%
General	40.5%

FAQs about INI CET Exam Counselling

1. What will be the INI CET 2025 seat matrix?

The governing body publishes the INI CET 2025 seat matrix on the official website: www.aiimsexams.ac.in. These seats are allocated for different MD, DM, MS, MDS, and MCh programmes.

The INICET seat matrix for 2025 includes the seats offered across all 23 INIs, which consist of 19 AIIMS institutions in India, along with PGIMER, NIMHANS, JIPMER, and SCTIMST.

2. How and when can I verify the seat allotment result for INI CET 2025 Counselling?

Seat allotment results are posted online at www.aiimsexams.ac.in. Candidates can easily download the seat allotment PDF to see their institute and course details.

3. Is it mandatory to carry the INI CET 2025 admit card while counselling?

Yes, the INI CET 2025 admit card is a compulsory document for the counselling process. It is going to be checked during the document verification process, alongside other compulsory certificates.

4. How many rounds will be there in the INI CET 2025 counselling process?

INI CET 2025 counselling is divided into four rounds: a Mock Round, Round 1, Round 2, and an Open Round. The Open Round is held only when seats are available after the first two rounds.

5. What are the eligibility criteria for INI CET 2025 counselling?

Candidates must clear the INI CET 2025 exam in order to become eligible for this session. For General/EWS categories, a minimum of the 50th percentile is needed, and for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates, the 45th percentile is required.

Conclusion

INI CET 2025 counselling is more than just a procedural formality — it’s the last step towards your postgraduate seat. Through an online and structured procedure, eligible candidates can secure their preferred speciality and institute as per their merit and choice.

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