INI CET 2023 Marks Distribution & Latest Exam Pattern

If there’s one medical entrance examination which has a difficulty level same as NEET PG & FMGE, it is the INI-CET exam!

Every year thousands of students appear for the INI-CET exam to secure a seat in their desired medical institutions (AIIMS, PGIMER, NIHMANS, JIPMER) to pursue their post graduation. 

And the competition is getting fierce every year. With the INI CET 2023 exam scheduled for 7th May 2023, it is imperative that you have a clear understanding of INICET exam pattern and marks distribution. 

This post will help you understand the same so that you are fully prepared for the battle. So, let’s get started. 

INI CET Exam Pattern: Highlights

INI CET 2023 Marking Scheme

The INICET exam consists of 200 objective-type questions. As per the marking scheme, 1 mark is allotted for every correct answer and for every incorrect answer in the exam, 1/3rd of marks are deducted. 

However, there is no deduction of marks for any unanswered question. 

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INI CET Question Types

INICET 2023 will comprise objective-type questions and will have four response options. Candidates will have to choose the correct answer for each question. 

However, a question can have more than one response as a correct answer. Such types of questions will fall under multiple correct answer type questions. Candidates will be awarded marks as per the response marked by them. 

Please note that even though a question may have more than one correct answer, there is only one correct response even for these questions. Candidates must mark only one response on the OMR sheet for such questions.

Also read: Success Story– How Dr. Manika Malik Cracked INI CET 2021 with Rank 58

INI CET 2023 Exam Duration

The duration of the INICET exam is 180 minutes or 3 hours. 

INI CET 2023 Result

As per the official notification released by the All India Insitute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), the result of the INI CET 2023 examination for the July 2023 session will be declared on 13th May 2023 (Saturday). 

Candidates will be able to check their results on aiimsexams.ac.in 

The date for the start of the counselling process (Mock Round) will be released on the official website of AIIMS after the result is declared. 

The result will comprise crucial information about a candidate, including roll number, overall rank, percentile, and IP (Institutional Preference). AIIMS Delhi will also release the INICET 2023 cutoff along with the results. 

Watch this video by Dr. Nikita Nanwani, our Radiology faculty, wherein she discusses last month's preparation & revision strategy for the upcoming INICET May 2023 exam. 

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Preparation Tips for INI-CET 2023 Exam

To crack the INI CET exam with ease, students must follow their daily study schedule religiously. Consider starting your preparation with easy topics/subjects and then move gradually to challenging topics. Besides that, follow the below-mentioned tips for effective INI-CET exam preparation: 

Solve Previous Year’s Questions

Solving more PYQs during your preparation period will help you get a detailed understanding of the types of questions asked in the examination. It will also help you get an idea about the exam pattern. 

Practice Multiple Choice Questions Daily

Multiple choice questions are the perfect daily ritual every medical student should follow. Solving MCQs on a regular basis helps you discover your weak areas and topics that need immediate attention.

Attempt Mock Tests

Mock tests have always been beneficial for students. Attempting Mock tests during your INI-CET preparation will help you with your speed, accuracy and time management. You should target attempting one mock test in a week.

Also Read: INI-CET Counselling 2023: Important Dates, Schedule, Registration

INI CET Previous Year Question Papers

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