NI CET 2025 pattern for January session was released along with the official information brochure. AIIMS uploads the exam pattern on its official website. INI CET exam pattern comprises details about the mode of the exam, duration, marking scheme, and the total number of questions. According to the existing INI CET pattern, the examination is conducted in an online mode. AIIMS INI CET test paper comprises 200 objective questions and candidates get three hours to answer them. Read the article to know more about the exam pattern for INI CET session. INI CET 2025 January session was held on November 10, 2024 in computer-based mode.
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Q: Â Do questions repeat in the INI CET exam?
At times, questions get repeated in the INI CET exam. But candidates are advised to prepare thoroughly so that they can answer every possible question in the exam. As the INI CET is one of the toughest exams, candidates should focus on concepts. At least two revisions are required before the exam date. After finishing the INI CET syllabus, candidates should appear in a mock test and solve previous question papers. Appearing in the mock test and analyzing their performance will boost their confidence.
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Q: Â Why knowing INI CET exam pattern is important?
Aspirants should know the INI CET 2025 pattern, as it gives them an idea of the question paper. They get to know about the exam and make a strategy accordingly. The exam pattern comprises details such as the mode and medium of the exam, the total number of questions and their types, the exam duration, and the marking scheme. AIIMS releases the exam pattern along with the information brochure. The INI CET exam is usually held in November and May in computer-based mode. There will be 200 questions, and the exam duration will be 3 hours.
Upvote Q: Â What will be the duration of INI CET 2025 exam?
Candidates will be given three hours or 180 minutes to attempt INI CET 2024 July session question paper. According to INI CET 2024 exam pattern, a total of 200 multiple choice questions will be asked. Candidates will get 1 mark for every right answer and -1/3 for every wrong answer. No mark will be awarded or deducted for unanswered questions. Exam pattern is released along with the official information brochure.
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INI CET 2025 Pattern (January Session): Highlights
| Details | Features |
|---|---|
| Mode | Computer-based |
| Duration | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
| Type of questions | Objective |
| Number of questions | 200 |
| Varying types of questions | Single correct answer Multiple correct answer |
| Negative marking | Yes |
Q: Â Will there negative marking in INI CET exam?
Yes, there will be negative marking in INI CET 2025 exam. According to INI CET pattern 2024, -1/3 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer. For right answer, +1 mark will be awarded to candidates. Candidates are advised to answer only those questions where they feel confident of answer as negative marking may put toll on overall score. INI CET 2025 January session is scheduled to be held on November 5 in computer-based mode. Registration for INI CET 2025 January will begin most likley in the third week of September.
Upvote Q: Â Can I mark more than one answer in INI CET exam?
No, candidates will have to mark only one answer for each question. There will be 200 multiple choice questions and candidates will be given 3 hours to answer them. The exam will be held in English language only. There is a provision of negative marking in the exam. -1/3 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer. INI CET 2025 January session exam is scheduled to be held on November 10 in computer-based mode.
Upvote Q: Â How many questions will be there in the INI CET 2025 exam?
AIIMS will release INI CET 2025 exam pattern for January session. According to the existing pattern, there will be 200 questions in the exam. All the questions will be multiple choice type. Candidates will be given three hours to answer the question paper. There will be negative marking in the exam. For every wrong answer 1/3 mark will be deducted from the total. That is why candidates are advised to answer only those questions where they feel confident of right answer.
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INI CET Pattern: Explained
According to the pattern of INI CET 2025 pattern, the examination will be conducted in a computer-based mode. The examination will be held at digital centres where each candidate will be allotted a separate system to attempt the examination. They will be issued separate login IDs for the exam day. Candidates will be allowed to log in to their accounts five minutes before the examination begins. The total duration for INI CET 2025 January session exam will be 180 minutes. On completion of the time, candidates will have to submit their tests online.
Type of Questions:
Questions for INI CET 2025 will be objective type. This implies that each question will have four response options. Candidates don't need to write a descriptive type answer, instead, they will have to choose the correct response from the given options.Â
However, more than one response can be correct for a given question. Such questions will fall under multiple correct answer type questions. Candidates will be marked according to the responses marked by them.Â
Single correct answer type question
Bile helps in __________
a) Digestion of proteins
b) Breaking down of nucleic acids
c) Emulsification of fats
d) Phagocytosis
The answer to the above question is ‘emulsification of fats’, thus candidate has to mark ‘c’. No other option given above is correct. Such type of questions will be called 'single-best answer' type questions. Â
Multiple correct answer type question
Such questions will have responses like
(1) If a, b, c are correct
(2) If a and c are correct
(3) If b and d are correct
(4) If all four (a, b, c, & d) are correct
Candidates should read and understand the question thoroughly to be able to answer such questions. Since more than one given option will be correct here, such questions are called 'multiple correct answer' type questions. Candidates must note that, though the question may have more than one correct answer, there is only one correct response even for these questions. Candidates will ahve to mark only one response on the OMR sheet for such questions.
INI CET 2025 Marking Scheme
AIIMS Delhi will release the official marking scheme for INI CET 2025 January session. As per the existing marking scheme, candidates will be getting -1/3 negative mark for every wrong answer in the exam. Check the details of the INI CET marking scheme in the table below:
| Response Type |
Marks Awarded |
|---|---|
| Correct answer |
+1 |
| Incorrect answer |
-1/3 |
| No response (unanswered questions) |
0 |
Q: Â What is the minimum cut off percentile to qualify INI CET exam?
Candidates have to score the minimum marks to qualify for the AIIMS INI CET exam. The minimum marks vary for each category of students in the exam. While the General category candidates have to score minimum 50 percentile to qualify for the exam, those who belong to reserved category need to score 45 percentile marks. Anybody who score less than the minimum cut off will not be able to qualify for the exam. I
Upvote Q: Â Can I mark more than one answer in INI CET exam?
No, candidates will have to mark only one answer for each question. There will be 200 multiple choice questions and candidates will be given 3 hours to answer them. The exam will be held in English language only. There is a provision of negative marking in the exam. -1/3 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer. INI CET 2025 January session exam is scheduled to be held on November 10 in computer-based mode.
Upvote Q: Â How many marks will be deducted for wrong response in INI CET?
According to INI CET pattern, there is a provision of negative marking in the exam. Candidates will get +1 mark for every right answer while there will be a deduction of -1/3 mark for every wrong answer. Candidates are advised to answer only those questions where they feel confidence of right answer otherwise negative score may reduce the overall total score in INI CET 2025 exam.
Upvote INI CET 2024 Syllabus
INI CET 2025 syllabus comprises all subjects studied during MBBS. The syllabus mainly comprises three sections, clinical, pre and para clinical. All three sections comprise many subjects from anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, microbiology and others. Candidates should have idea about syllabus so that they have idea about what all subjcts have to be prepared to ace INI CET 2025 exam. Once candidates get an idea about the syllabus, they start plan, allocating time for each subjects.
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Q: Â Which part of INI CET syllabus is difficult to prepare?
All three subjects such as clinical, pre clinical, para clinical are equally difficult to prepare. Clinical topics are vast in comparison to pre and para clinical topics. Ideally candidates should focus on understanding the concept. Candidates should keep the fact in mind INI CET is one of the toughest exams so shallow preparation doesn’t work. They should have robust plan and strategy to crack the exam.
Upvote Q: Â Is it necessary to cover all sections and topics from the syllabus of INI CET?
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Q: Â What are the books required for the INI CET?
A list of the best books for the INI CET exam is listed below; Books for pre-Clinical Subjects: Books for Anatomy: 1- Read Self Assessment and Review of Anatomy by Rajesh K Kaushal 2- Anatomy for FMGE by P. Harinath, K. Raviraj & Vishwajit. R. D 3- Revise Anatomy in 15 days by K. Raviraj Books for Physiology: 1- Complete Review of Integrated Systems Physiology by S Krishna Kumar 2- Quick review series: Physiology for FMGE by Prem Balaguru & P. Harinath 3- Review of Physiology (PGMEE) by Soumen Manna Books for Biochemistry: 1- Biochemistry by Smily Pahwa 2- Quick review series: Biochemistry for FMGE by A. Balasubramanian 3- Self-Assessment and Review of Biochemistry by Rebecca James Books for Clinical Subjects: 1- Orthopaedics: PROAFS 2- Radiology: PROAFS 3- Skin: ACROSS Book 4- PSM: Review for PSM by Vivek Jain 5- Paediatrics: Jitendra Talekar and Notes by Dr. Marwah 6- Obstetrics & Gynaecology: Review Book by Dr. Sakshi Arora and Review Book by Harmeet Goal 7- Ophthalmology: Dr. Ruchi Rai for Ophthalmology 8- Anaesthesia: ACROSS Book 9- Surgery: Admit Tripathi and Ashish Gupta or Rachna Chaurasia / Arora 10- Medicine: Mudit Khanna MCQ Internal medicine.
Upvote Q: Â Will INI CET exam be held in online or offline mode?
INI CET 2025 exam will be conducted in computer-based mode for January session. Candidates will be informed about name and address of the exam centre through INI CET 2025 admit card. INI CET 2025 January session exam is scheduled to be held on November 10. INI CET 2025 question paper will comprise a total of 200 multiple choice questions and candidates will have 3 hours to answer them. Candidates must note that there is a provision of negative marking in the exam.
Upvote Q: Â What is INI CET 2025 exam date?
AIIMS has announced INI CET 2025 exam date for January session. The exam will be held on November 10, 2024 in computer-based mode. AIIMS INI CET application process will begin with basic registration. Candidates will have to complete the basic registration to proceed for the final registration. Candidates are advised to read the official information brochure once to know all about application process, eligibility criteria, exam pattern and the mrking scheme.
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