NewsIMTSNOTICE: INI CET 2026 admit cards were released on 2 November with the exam scheduled for 9 November 2025. Many candidates report being allotted exam centres 500-600 km away from their homes despite giving clear preferences. Students called this situation "cheating" as they must travel long distances after paying Rs 4,000 as exam fees. Several doctors compared AIIMS Delhi with NBE for random centre allocation. One candidate received a centre 600 km away while friends who applied later got centres within 50 km. Another student who applied early was allotted a centre 350 km away. Candidates face additional challenges as train reservations are unavailable on most routes. The exam is for admissions to postgraduate medical courses at AIIMS, JIPMER, NIMHANS, PGIMER and SCTIMST. (Updated 3 Nov 2025, 15:58 IST; source: link)
Medical Students Face Long Journeys to INI CET Exam Centres
Many candidates appearing for the INI CET 2026 examination on November 9 have been allocated test centres located 500-600 kilometers away from their homes. This has happened despite students clearly mentioning their location preferences during registration. The issue has sparked frustration among medical students who paid Rs 4,000 as examination fees but now face additional travel and accommodation expenses. Some candidates who applied early report receiving distant centres while their friends who registered later got centres within 50 kilometers of their homes. This seemingly random allocation has led many students to describe the situation as unfair and problematic.
Travel Challenges Add to Exam Stress for Candidates
The distant exam centre allocation for INI CET 2026 has created additional hurdles for aspiring postgraduate medical students. With just a week between admit card release on November 2 and the examination date, candidates are struggling to arrange transportation to faraway centres. Many students report that train reservations are unavailable on most routes, further complicating their travel plans. The INI CET examination is crucial as it determines admissions to prestigious institutions including AIIMS, JIPMER, NIMHANS, PGIMER and SCTIMST. Students are comparing this situation unfavorably with other national medical entrance examinations, questioning why centre preferences were collected if they would not be honored.
Key Points
- NOTICE: INI CET 2026 admit cards were released on 2 November with the exam scheduled for 9 November 2025.
- Many candidates report being allotted exam centres 500-600 km away from their homes despite giving clear preferences.
- Students called this situation "cheating" as they must travel long distances after paying Rs 4,000 as exam fees.
