INICET May 2026 (July 2026 Intake) - Foreign National Rank Data

What is the situation?

• The INICET July 2026 exam was held on 16 May 2026; results were declared 23 May 2026.
• Counselling Round 1 opened in June 2026. Institute-wise, category-wise final closing ranks (including Foreign National category) are published by AIIMS only after all rounds of counselling are complete, typically on aiimsexams.ac.in.
• As of today (July 15, 2026), Round 1 data is still being consolidated and the official seat allotment PDFs with foreign national ranks have not been indexed publicly.

Tentative/Reference Data (Based on January 2026 & July 2025 trends)

• Foreign nationals can only apply to institutes/specialties they listed during online registration.
• Seat allocation is strictly merit-based within the foreign national pool.
• PGIMER Chandigarh specifically also accepts Bhutanese nationals under a separate sub-category.

Where to Get Official Data

• The Careers360 INI-CET cutoff page which updates after each round
• The Collegedunia INI-CET cutoff tracker

Tentative Foreign National Rank for MD Internal Medicine - INICET May 2026 Session

Key context first

Foreign/OCI Category - Overall Closing Ranks (All INIs combined, historical)

Tentative Rank for MD Internal Medicine Specifically

Important Caveats

1. Very small FN pool - sometimes only 1-2 foreign national candidates compete for 1 seat. So the actual "rank" of the admitted candidate could be quite high (e.g. rank 3,000) if no strong foreign national applied, OR very low (rank 50) if a topper chose it.
2. FN candidates are screened first from within their own registered choices - so the UR rank competition is the best reference you have, but actual FN admission could deviate significantly.
3. PGIMER Chandigarh - MD General Medicine historically closes around UR rank 185-205 (July 2025 session). Foreign nationals at PGIMER need to be roughly in this competitive band.
4. Official data for this specific session will be on aiimsexams.ac.in after counselling ends (~late July/August 2026).

How Many Foreign National Candidates Appear in One INICET Session?

Breakdown

Why So Few?

1. Strict eligibility - Foreign nationals need an MBBS equivalent degree, a No Objection Certificate from India's Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, and must meet the 50th percentile qualifying threshold.
2. Limited seats - As seen from the official AIIMS seat matrix, AIIMS New Delhi offers only 1 seat for MD Medicine in the Sponsored/Foreign National pool. With so few seats, word gets around and only serious candidates apply.
3. PGIMER Chandigarh additionally accepts Bhutanese nationals under a sub-category (qualifying at 45th percentile), which slightly adds to PGI's foreign pool.
4. Registration requirement - FN candidates must declare specific institutes and specialties at registration time, which filters out casual applicants.

Practical Implication for MD Internal Medicine

How Many Foreign Nationals Actually Sit the INICET Exam?

What we can estimate from available data:

Why the uncertainty?

• AIIMS publishes only total qualified candidates and category-wise ranks, not a breakdown of how many foreign nationals registered vs. appeared
• The Foreign National category is grouped with Sponsored/OCI in most published data
• The application fee for Foreign Nationals is Rs. 4,000 - same as UR - which is not a barrier, so registration numbers may be higher than actual appearances

Practical reality

INICET November 2026 - Complete Application Guide for Foreign Nationals

Step 1 - Check Basic Eligibility First

Step 2 - Get Your NOC (Most Critical Step - Start This FIRST)

• NOC from the Ministry of External Affairs alone is NOT valid
• It must specifically be from Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW)

1. Write an application letter addressed to: The Joint Secretary (ME), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi - 110011
2. Apply through your country's Indian Embassy or High Commission - they forward your request to MoHFW
3. Alternatively, apply directly via the MoHFW online portal: mohfw.gov.in
4. The deadline to submit NOC is typically the day of the exam (for the July 2025 session it was due by 5 PM on exam day - so around November 2026 for this session)

Step 3 - Grading Certificate from Your University

• Obtain a Grading System Certificate from your university/institution
• This certificate converts your grades/GPA into a percentage equivalent
• Use this to calculate your aggregate and fill the "Marks Column" in the application form

Step 4 - Documents to Collect (Full Checklist)

Step 5 - Application Process (Step by Step)

1. Registration - Create a new account with your email and mobile number
2. Basic Information - Fill personal details, select category as "Foreign National"
3. Generate EUC (Exam Unique Code) - Mandatory step before completing application. Previous session EUC is NOT valid
4. Complete Application - Fill academic details using your grading certificate
5. Select Institutes & Specialties - Important: you can ONLY apply to those institutes/specialties you list here. You cannot change this later
6. Upload documents - All scanned copies in specified formats (usually JPEG/PDF, size limits given in prospectus)
7. Upload NOC - Upload scanned copy; physical original submission details given in prospectus
8. Pay fee - Rs. 4,000 (non-refundable), online payment

Step 6 - Expected Timeline for November 2026 Session

Key Things Specific to Foreign Nationals

1. Seat pool is separate - You compete only within the Foreign National/Sponsored pool, not against Indian nationals
2. Institute & specialty locking - You must declare your preferred institutes and specialties at registration. You CANNOT apply to an institute/specialty you did not list during registration
3. PGIMER Chandigarh - If you are a Bhutanese national, you qualify at 45th percentile instead of 50th
4. OCI card holders born before 04.03.2021 with OCI card before that date are treated as Indian nationals - check which category applies to you

Where to Track Everything

• Official exam portal: aiimsexams.ac.in
• MoHFW NOC contact: mohfw.gov.in
• Indian Embassy in your country for forwarding NOC application

How to Apply for NOC from Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) for INICET

Who Issues It and Where to Contact

• Email: soic-mohfw[at]nic[dot]in
• Phone: +91-11-2306-3068 / 2306-1945
• Fax: +91-11-2306-1262

The Two Routes to Apply

Route 1 - Through Your Country's Indian Embassy/High Commission (Official/Recommended)

1. Visit the Indian Embassy or High Commission in your country
2. Submit an application addressed to: The Under Secretary (ME-II Section), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India
3. The Embassy forwards your application to MoHFW in New Delhi through diplomatic channels
4. MoHFW issues the NOC back through the Embassy to you
5. You then submit the NOC to AIIMS Examination Section

Route 2 - Direct to MoHFW (Advance Copy)

What to Include in Your Application Letter

Sample Application Letter Format

To,
The Under Secretary (ME-II Section),
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare,
Government of India,
Room No. 539-A, Nirman Bhawan,
New Delhi - 110 001, India

Through: The Indian Embassy/High Commission, [Your Country]

Subject: Request for No Objection Certificate (NOC) for appearing in 
         INI-CET November 2026 (January 2027 Session)

Respected Sir/Madam,

I, [Full Name], a national of [Country Name], holding Passport No. [XXX], 
respectfully request a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to appear in the 
Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI-CET) 
November 2026 session conducted by AIIMS New Delhi for admission to 
PG medical courses at Institutes of National Importance, India.

My details are as follows:
- Name: 
- Date of Birth:
- Nationality:
- Passport No.:
- MBBS University:
- Year of Graduation:
- Internship Completed on:
- Aggregate Marks:

I have enclosed the following documents for your reference:
1. Copy of valid passport
2. MBBS degree certificate
3. Internship completion certificate
4. Marksheets of all professional exams
5. Grading system certificate
6. INICET Registration slip

I kindly request you to issue the NOC at the earliest.

Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
[Signature]
[Full Name]
[Date]
[Address & Contact]

Critical Timeline - Do NOT Delay

Important Warnings

1. NOC from Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) alone is NOT valid - it must specifically be from MoHFW
2. The NOC must physically reach AIIMS Examination Section, Convergence Block, 1st Floor, AIIMS New Delhi - 110 608 by the deadline
3. Your INICET registration slip is needed before the Embassy can process - so register on aiimsexams.ac.in first (when applications open in September), then immediately take the registration slip to the Embassy
4. If you are already in India, you can approach MoHFW directly at Nirman Bhawan but still need the diplomatic forwarding for the official NOC

In Short - Action Plan Right Now

• Today: Email the Indian Embassy in your country asking for the NOC procedure and required documents list
• September 2026: Register on aiimsexams.ac.in as soon as applications open
• Immediately after registration: Take your registration slip to the Embassy and submit the full NOC application
• Track status by contacting MoHFW directly at soic-mohfw[at]nic[dot]in