INI-CET is a common entrance test that currently substitutes for all post graduate entrance tests of AIIMS, JIPMER, NIMHANS and others for admission into post graduate courses such as MD, MS, DM (6 years), MCh (6 years) and MDS. It takes place twice a year typically in the month of May for admission to the July session in the same year and month of November for admission starting January in the succeeding year.