Study Plan for INI CET 2022

This article compiles all the requisites that an INI CET 2022 aspirant needs. We have the exam pattern, syllabus, marking scheme, best books, and other exam tips for you, so you can get started with the right approach to your study plan.

The tentative exam dates for INI CET 2022 are out for both the January and the July sessions. While we await the final official announcement of dates for both sessions, here are some insights on tentative dates. The online exam is expected to be held in the 4th week of November 2021 and the 3rd week of June 2022. We will keep you updated on the final dates as soon as AIIMS makes the announcement.

INI CET stands for the Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test and is conducted twice a year. This exam gives candidates a shot at admissions to PG courses at eight AIIMS, NIMHANS Bengaluru, JIPMER Puducherry, and PGI Chandigarh.

This article will help students who wish to pursue this latest exam that takes the place of individual PG-level exams conducted in around 11 institutions around the country. This exam provides admission to 815 seats in Master of Surgery (MS), Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctorate of Medicine (DM), Masters of Chirurgie (MCh), and Masters of Dental Surgery (MDS). Visit the official website of AIIMS

INI CET 2022 Highlights

Particulars	Details
INI CET 2022 exam date	To be announced
INI CET result 2022 date	To be announced
AIIMS PG result declaring authority	AIIMS, New Delhi
Details mentioned on the INI CET scorecard 2022	Candidate INI CET roll number, category, All India Rank secured, category rank, percentile scores, and remarks
Scope of INI CET exam	Admission to 815 MD, MS, MDS, DM, MCh seats
Participating institutes	8 AIIMS, JIPMER, PGIMER and NIMHANS

Study Plan for INI CET 2022

Creating a game plan for the exam will help candidates qualify for the INI CET exam. Students will only be able to come up with a strategy when they know about the exam pattern, types of questions, marking scheme, books to read, tips, and other dates and details.

Know the INI CET 2022 exam pattern

The brief of the INI CET 2022 exam pattern includes insights on the mode of exam, marking, questions, language, and more. As for the mode of appearing for INI CET 2022, it is through a Computer Based Test (CBT). Other common parameters for all courses are multiple-choice questions, English as the medium for answering the paper, and a negative marking scheme. 

As for the duration of the exam, 90 minutes is allotted to MDS, while 180 minutes is allotted to MD and MS. Similarly, there will be 90 questions for candidates appearing for MDS paper, and 200 questions for the ones appearing for MD or MS paper.  

AIIMS is yet to list the prospectus and the exam pattern for the INI CET 2022, and we expect them to make the announcement soon.

INI CET 2022 Exam Pattern: Overview

Details	Features
Mode	Online
Duration	90 minutes for MDS and 180 minutes for MD/ MS
Number of questions	90 questions in MDS paper and 200 questions in MD/ MS paper
Type of questions	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) only
Language of the exam	English
Negative marking	Yes (1/3 marks)
Syllabus	UG Level

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Types of questions in the INI CET 2022 exam

Knowing what kind of questions you might face in advance will give you an advantage. Each question is either a single correct answer question or a multiple-choice question. Check the following examples for reference.

Single correct answer type question – Here, the question contains four options, one of which is the right answer. Example:

Bile helps in __________

a) Digestion of proteins

b) Breaking down of nucleic acids

c) Emulsification of fats

d) Phagocytosis

The right answer to the question is ‘emulsification of fats’. So, you need to mark ‘c’, to get the right score.

Multiple correct choice questions – Here, the answer to the question may be more than a single answer, i.e. a collection of options. So, candidates need to carefully go through the entire question and click the options that best suit the answer. 

Check the following example for a better understanding.

(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

So, here you get to choose more than one answer. You have to go through the entire question thoroughly and choose the option that you think is right. However, you need to know that only one option from the set of options (as provided above) is the right one. You have to select the right option to score.

Understanding the INI CET 2022 marking scheme

We have no official update on the INI CET 2022 marking scheme for either the July session or the January session. Though it is expected to be the same as that of AIIMS PG. AIIMS will release the final call on the marking scheme through its official brochure soon. 

The table below should give you an idea of what the marking scheme might look like:

Question type	Marking scheme
Multiple true-false types	1/5 mark awarded for every correct answer1/5 mark deducted for every incorrect answer
Match the following type	1/4 mark awarded for every correct answer1/4 mark deducted for every incorrect answer
Single best answer type	1 mark awarded for every correct answer1/3 mark deducted for every incorrect answer
Sequential arrangement type	1 mark awarded for every correct answer1 mark deducted for every wrong answer
Multiple completion type	1 mark awarded for every correct answer1/4 mark deducted for every wrong answer
Reason assertion type	1 mark awarded for every correct answer1/4 mark deducted for every wrong answer
Extended matching items/questions	1/2 mark awarded for every correct answer1/2 mark deducted for every wrong answer

INI CET 2022 syllabus

The conducting body has not yet released the information on the INI CET 2022 syllabus. The syllabus would however differ based on the subjects for each course. Collectively, the examination will have questions from the para-clinical, pre-clinical and clinical phases.

We will add the syllabus of INI CET 2022 as soon as it goes live to ensure candidates can access it easily. For further information or updates, we advise candidates to check the official website of the conducting body. You will find end-to-end details and the entire syllabus there.

Here is a list of the syllabus of some of the common subjects.

Anatomy

Microanatomy, Gross Anatomy, Neuroanatomy, Embryology & Genetics.

Biochemistry

Biological Cell, Hormones and PH, Enzymes, Food Assimilation and Nutrition, Biomolecules, Molecular Biology, Metabolic Pathways, Environmental Biochemistry, Physiological Buffer Systems, Immunology, Cancer and Cancer Makers.

Physiology

Gastrointestinal System, General Physiology, Reproduction, Nerve-Muscle, Kidney, Nutrition, Blood, Respiratory System, Cardiovascular System, Neurophysiology, Sensory System, Visceral and Motivational System, Motor System, EEG, Special Senses, Yoga, Sleep and Higher Nervous Functions.

Pathology

Complement System, Coronary Artery Disease, Tumour Markers, Glomerulonephritis Flow Cytometry, Barrett Esophagus, Pedigree Analysis, Sarcoidosis, Thyroid Carcinoma, Hypersensitivity.

Pharmacology

Neuropharmacology, Psychopharmacology, Toxicology, Clinical Pharmacology, Molecular, and Cellular Pharmacology.

Forensic Medicine

Firearm Injuries, Bloodstains, Seminal Stains, Types, and Signs of Drowning, IPC Sections, Narcoanalysis, Toxicology, Bites of various insects, Different doctrine, Autopsy methods of organ’s removal, Antemortem, Rigor Mortis, Cadaveric Spasm, Blast Injuries, Torture Methods.

Microbiology

Vectors, Immunodeficiency disorders, Heterophile Antigen, Lab diagnosis, species identification and relapse regarding Malaria, Mycoplasma pneumonia, Eggs in Parasitology, Dimorphic fungi, Viral Hepatitis Serology, Life cycle

Obstetrics

Preeclampsia, Postpartum Haemorrhage, Antepartum Haemorrhage, Uterine rupture, Uterine inversion, Biophysical profile, Induction of labor, Indications of cesarean section, Hyperemesis gravidarum

Pediatrics

Acute respiratory insufficiency program, Respiratory distress syndrome, Developmental milestones, Autism, Neonatal jaundice, Neonatal sepsis, Neonatal resuscitation, Tetralogy of Fallot, Bronchial Asthma, Nephrotic syndrome, Vitamins and mineral deficiency, Dengue fever, Paediatrics.

Gynecology

Symptoms of ovulation, Process to manage Fibroid uterus and prolapse of the uterus, Details of Trichomonas, Candida, Gonococcus, Bacterial vaginosis, Emergency contraception, Contraception and sterilization, Supports of uterus, Menstrual cycle, Menopause, Postmenopausal bleeding.

Best books for INI CET 2022

All candidates want to score well and crack the exam INI CET 2022. The key to this strategy is reading the right books. You might feel a bit confused about which book you should consider, or the books which have the entire syllabus covered. While there are a lot of books available in the market, it might get really tough to choose the right ones or simply sort some books from the huge list of INI CET 2022 books. 

To help you up with your preparation, we have compiled a list of books alongside their authors. 

Name of the book	Author
AIIMS Essence	Pritesh Singh
Self-Assessment and review of INI-CET	Manoj Chaudhary
How not to miss things?: NEET PG/INI CET high yield topics	Dr Shivaam Kesarwaani
Review of all recent papers of Central PG Entrance Exam 2019	Arvind Arora
Review of Postgraduate Medical Entrance Examination Vol -1Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology & Microbiology	Amit Ashish Arvind

The list is provided based on the previous exam session. We will refine this list after the official syllabus release. 

Tips to score well in INI CET July/December session

We suggest candidates come up with a strategy to prepare for the exam and ensure there are no shortcomings in the process. Here are some great tips that will help you.

• Stay updated on the INI CET latest pattern that the conducting body releases.
• To cover the entire syllabus of the exam efficiently, you must adopt a strategy and prepare as per a defined plan.
• The syllabus for this exam falls under the UG level. Candidates are advised to note and consider all the subjects of the MBBS course.
• Do not simply touch upon topics, but go deep into the subject for a better understanding. Ensure you have in-depth knowledge of the subject.
• Create a timetable to cover all the subjects and to ensure you give extra hours to tough topics.
• If you are not confident about a subject or chapter, make more time for it and try to get a better understanding of the topic.
• Attempt mock papers and try to solve previous exam papers.
• Do not neglect the clinical section; you will be tested for your clinical skill set as well.  

We will update this article as and when there are more updates from the conducting body – AIIMS. You can also check their official website for more insights.

Study Plan for INI CET 2022 – FAQs

Question- How can I prepare for INI-CET 2022?

Answer- Here are some preparation tips that can help you score well in the exams.

• Firstly, it is very important to understand the exam pattern, and syllabus of the exam.
• Priortize the topics based on the difficulty level.
• Stay updated on the INI CET latest pattern that the conducting body releases.
• Start with the fundamentals and prepare notes for each subject.
• Create a time table to stay updated with your performance and activities that you do the whole day.
• Attempt mock tests and previous year question papers to know the difficulty level of the questions.

Question- What is the exam pattern of AIIMS INI-CET?

Answer- The exam scheme of INI-CET is as follows-

Details	Features
Mode	Online (CBT)
Duration	90 minutes for MDS and 180 minutes for MD/ MS
Number of questions	90 questions in MDS paper and 200 questions in MD/ MS paper
Type of questions	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) only
Language of the exam	English
Negative marking	Yes (1/3 marks)
Syllabus	UG Level