AIIMS INI CET July 2025: Meet the Top 10 Rankholders
New Delhi: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, officially announced the results of the Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INICET) for the July 2025 session and this year’s top spot has been secured by Dr Trupti, who achieved a perfect percentile score of 100.000, earning her the All India Rank 1.
The examination serves as a gateway for postgraduate medical education [MD/MS/M.Ch.(6years)/ DM(6 years)/MDS & MD (Hospital Administration)] at AIIMS, New Delhi and other AIIMS, JIPMER Puducherry, NIMHANS Bengaluru, PGIMER Chandigarh & SCTIMST Trivandrum for the July 2025 session.
Dr. Trupti has completed her MBBS from Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences. She wants to pursue PG in medicine, and she had to struggle with surgery during her initial days. Sharing her exam strategies with YouTube channel Marrow, she stated, “It is important to do consistent reading and revision, with a focus on practicing questions and reviewing GTs (Mock exams). Allocate time for each subject and revision. Review highlighted points in notes for quick revision. Manage stress and stay focused during the exam.”
She started giving GTs after the internship, initially once a month, and later increased the frequency to once a week. Dr. Trupti reviewed GTs on the same day, focusing on weaker subjects and making a note of mistakes. She utilized custom modules with hashtags like NEET AIMS and clinical questions, solving PYQs and new questions. Dr. Trupti emphasized the importance of accepting mistakes and persevering, citing her own journey from NEET PG AIR 19,000 to INI-CET AIR 1. She has attempted more than 25 GTs.
Following closely behind is Dr Shashawat, with a near-perfect percentile of 99.999, taking the second position. Dr. Shashwat began preparing in his 3rd year of med school, completing major subjects like surgery, OBG, and medicine. In an interview with YouTube channel Marrow, Dr Shashawat stated, “Handwritten notes improve retention, but take more time. Use printed notes for subjects of less importance or when time is limited. Utilize the internship period to revise and practice QBank questions, focusing on weaker subjects. Focus on updates and recent changes, but don't get distracted by FOMO (fear of missing out). Don't get demotivated by dips in performance. Focus on progress and learning from mistakes. Half of the subjects I completed 50% of the final year subjects also”
Dr Shloka and Dr Debayan, both scoring 99.998, secured the 3rd and 4th ranks, respectively. Dr. Shloka graduated from BJ Medical College, and this was her first attempt. Overwhelmed by her daughter’s success, Dr Shloka’s mother stated, “Studies have always been her priority; she has even sacrificed her hobbies for it. We are very proud of her.” Dr. Shloka said, “It is equally important to have supportive family and friends. My family has handled my panic attacks; I could have never done this without them.” Dr. Shloka revised notes, PQs, and Marrow notes in the last month, avoiding new study material. She emphasized the importance of PYQs but noted that NEET PG requires in-depth knowledge, not just PQ practice.
“I would first see the video to understand the know-how and terminologies before going through the textbook. I think a small study routine, revising notes, practicing QBank, and giving GTs regularly is important. Dr. Debayan emphasized the importance of starting early to assess weaknesses and work on subjects. Each question requires a lot of understanding, and a lot of statement-type questions. Hence, in-depth knowledge is important,” added Dr Debayan, AIR 4. He has solved 69 GTs to prepare himself for the exam.
Dr Jaya Surya stood fifth with a percentile of 99.996, followed by Dr Philip in sixth place and Dr Vineet and Dr Akshat, who both secured the seventh and eighth spots, respectively, with 99.994. Dr Kushwanth earned the ninth position with 99.991, while Dr Bhavek rounded off the top ten with 99.990.
Dr Jaya Surya, AIR 6, has pursued his MBBS from Gandhi Medical College. Sharing his experience, he stated, “I experienced a dip in my GT score but took measures to improve it. I enjoyed giving GTs, they were game changers for me. I started preparing during my 3rd year only. I initially wanted to go to the UK, but then decided to stay here and pursue NEET PG. I used to write grand test every 10 to 15 days.”
Last year in May, Dr Philip, AIR 7, secured AIR 173, and he got a seat in AIIMS Delh,i but he was not satisfied; so, he took a leap of faith and started preparing again from this January and ultimately secured Rank 6. He bookmarked around 3,000 questions initially and reviewed them, reducing the number to 500-600, which helped him focus on high-yield questions. He found difficulty in mastering anatomy and biochemistry.
Elated at their son’s success, Dr Vineet’s parent told Marrow, “We are feeling on top of the world (His father). He has worked very hard. I knew he would do good and this success was really good. Even when going for an interview, he has been solving the questions. He has been consistent and dedicated (his mother).” “Now they know I was indeed reading in my room,” Dr Vineet said jokingly. He reviewed GTs thoroughly, spending 2 hours reviewing 50 questions, and read the entire explanations to reinforce concepts. Dr. Vineet emphasised staying calm during the exam and eliminating wrong options to arrive at the correct answer. Dr Vineet has completed his MBBS from a private medical college in Navi Mumbai, and it was his first attempt. He initially concentrated more on ENT.
Dr Akshat Kaushik, AIR 8, has completed his MBBS from AIIMS Delhi and expressed his happiness by stating, “I still can not believe it, I am a little overwhelmed as it exceeded my expectation.” Dr. Akshat emphasized the importance of building a strong clinical base during MBBS, which helped him in his NEET PG preparation. “Focus on your own progress and don't get too attached to ranks. Own your journey and make it your own, rather than comparing yourself to others. Knowledge without practice is useless, and practice without knowledge can be dangerous,” he added.
When asked about his initial reaction on securing AIR 9, Dr Kushwanth stated, “I could not utter a single word, I was elated. I rechecked my number quite a few times. Last time I had ranked 350 something. So, this time I worked hard, but I did not expect a single-digit rank. I just wanted to get into a good medical institute to pursue medicine.” He suggested that one should use active recall to reinforce learning, revisiting topics studied earlier to solidify knowledge.
Dr Bhavek, AIR 10, has pursued his MBBS from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Ajmer. Sharing tips for NEET PG aspirants, Dr Bhavek stated, “Consistency is the only thing that matters. Being consistent is the most difficult thing in this journey, and it is also frustrating, but it has to be done. Review all incorrect, skipped, and even correct answers to learn from them. When your preparation is very good, that itself gives you a lot of confidence, and confidence helps you to keep calm.”
The INI CET is a highly competitive national-level entrance exam conducted by AIIMS New Delhi for admission into postgraduate courses like MD, MS, MCh (6 years), DM (6 years), and MDS across top medical institutions designated as Institutes of National Importance (INIs).
