INI-CET Eligibility

INI-CET Eligibility

Qualification

For MD, MS, six-year DM, six-year MCh and MD (Hospital Administration), candidates must possess an MBBS degree from a university recognised by the National Medical Commission or Medical Council of India as applicable. For MDS, candidates must possess a BDS degree recognised by the Dental Council of India.

Internship

For the January 2027 session, the required 12-month compulsory rotating internship or practical training must be completed on or before 31 January 2027. Candidates completing the internship after 31 January 2027 are not eligible for registration for this session.

Minimum Marks

Indian national candidates generally require at least 55% aggregate marks in the professional examinations, while SC and ST candidates require at least 50%. The applicable category rules also apply to PwBD candidates.

Registration

Candidates must satisfy the applicable medical or dental council registration requirements. Institute-specific admission eligibility is governed by the relevant Part B prospectus.

Age

The common INI-CET examination eligibility does not prescribe a general upper age limit. Individual institutes may prescribe course-specific conditions in their Part B prospectuses.