FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ s) Sl. No. Question Reply 1. What is All India Pre- Medical/Pre-Dental Test (AIPMT)? 2. Which are the States, Universities and Institutions participating in AIPMT 2016 for filling up of MBBS/BDS seats under their control? 3. Whether the examination will be offline or online? 4. What is the examination date for AIPMT 5. What is the syllabus for AIPMT AIPMT is an Entrance Test for selection of candidates for admission to MBBS/BDS courses under 15% All India Quota seats in Government Medical/Dental colleges of India under the control of DGHS, Govt. of India except in the States of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Jammu & Kashmir. Besides under 15% merit positions of All India Quota seats, the following States/Universities/Institutions have also consented to use the merit list of AIPMT 2016 for admission to MBBS/BDS seats under their control: 1. Haryana 2. Himachal Pradesh 3. Madhya Pradesh 4. Manipur 5. Meghalaya* 6. Odisha 7. Rajasthan 8. Chandigarh (UT) 9. University of Delhi 10. Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune 11. Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (UP) 12. Hamdard University, New Delhi * Subject to confirmation from the state Govt. AIPMT- 2016 will be an offline pen and paper test. The date of examination is 1 st May, 2016 (Sunday). The Question Paper of AIPMT 2016 shall be based on the syllabus as notified by the Medical council of India which is at Appendix-I of the Information Bulletin of AIPMT-2016 available on the website www.aipmt.nic.in 6. What will be the pattern of AIPMT The AIPMT 2016 consists of one paper containing 180 objective type questions (four options with single correct answer) from the subjects Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Botany & Zoology) to be answered on the specially designed machine-gradable sheet using Ball Point Pen only.
7. What are the duration/timings of AIPMT 8. Which are the cities where AIPMT 2016 will be held? 9. How to fill up online application form for AIPMT Are there any guidelines for the students before filling the application form? 10. If any candidate face problem in filling up of form, to whom can he approach? 11. Whether the service of Facilitation Centres is chargeable? 12. How to remit fee for AIPMT The duration of AIPMT-2016 will be 03 hours from 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. However, no entry will be allowed after 9.30 a.m. A list of examination centre cities is provided at Appendix-II in the Information Bulletin of AIPMT- 2016. Application form for AIPMT can be submitted only online through website www.aipmt.nic.in. Details are available under Chapter-4 Mode of submission of Application Form and fee details as provided in the Information Bulletin of AIPMT 2016. Keep the correct details ready before submission of form after carefully reading of Bulletin. Candidate can take the assistance of Facilitation Centres for submission of application form. Common Services Centres will act as the Facilitation Centres this time and will provide the services against the fee prescribed. Yes. At the prescribed fee. Details are given in Chapter-12. The examination fee for AIPMT - 2016 can be remitted in the following manner: 1. Online payment through Debit/Credit Card 2. Payment through e-challan at the branches of HDFC Bank/ICICI Bank/Syndicate Bank/State Bank of India/Canara Bank/e-wallet(CSC) For details, please refer to Chapter-4 of Information Bulletin. 13. If any candidate faces any problem in remittance of fee, to whom can he/she approach? Candidates can approach the concerned Banks on contact numbers which are available on the website of the AIPMT-2016. 14. How to find out the nearby HDFC Bank/ICICI Bank/Syndicate Bank/State Bank of India etc for fee remittance? The website www.aipmt.nic.in has a link Help, to show nearby branches of HDFC Bank/ICICI Bank/Syndicate Bank/State Bank of India for facilitating candidates to make payment by e-challan.
15. What is the date and fee schedule for submission of Online application form and remittance of fee for AIPMT- WITHOUT LATE FEE Schedule for on-line submission of application forms For fee through e-challan 15.12.2015 (Tuesday) to 08.01.2016 (Friday) For fee through other e-modes 15.12.2015 (Tuesday) to 12.01.2016 (Tuesday) Last date for successful final transaction of fee 12.01.2016 (Tuesday) 12.01.2016 (Tuesday) WITH LATE FEE Schedule for on-line For fee through For fee through other submission e-challan e-modes 13.01.2016(Wednesday) 13.01.2016 (Wednesday) to of application forms to 06.02.2016 10.02.2016 (Wednesday) (Saturday) Last date for successful transaction of fee 10.02.2016(Wednesday) 10.02.2016 (Wednesday) FEE DETAILS WITHOUT LATE FEE WITH LATE FEE FOR GENERAL/OBC Rs.1400/- (INR) Rs.2800/- (INR) (Rs.1400+Rs.1400) FOR SC/ST/PH Rs.750/- (INR) Rs.2150/- (INR) (Rs.750+Rs.1400) 16. If a candidate for any reason not appearing or appeared in the examination, is there any provision for fee refund? 17. What is the minimum and maximum age for appearing in AIPMT 2016 for 15% all-india quota seats? 18. What is the eligibility for seats under the control of participating States/Universities/Institutions and AFMC No. Once the online application form is submitted successfully by the candidate, it cannot be withdrawn. Claims for refund of application fee will not be entertained under any circumstances. (i) A candidate who have completed the age of 17 years at the time of admission or will complete the age on or before 31st December of the year of his/her admission to the 1st year MBBS/BDS Course and is an INDIAN NATIONAL. (ii) The upper age limit for candidates seeking admission under 15% All India Quota Seats is 25 years as on 31st December of the year of the entrance examination. Further provided that this upper age limit shall be relaxed by a period of 5 (five) years for the candidates of Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes/Other Backward Classes. Candidate must born on or between (a) 01/01/87 to 01/01/2000 (SC/ST/OBC Category) (b) 01/01/92 to 01/012000 (Other Category) A candidate who have completed the age of 17 years at the time of admission or will complete the age on or before 31st December of the year of his/her admission to the 1st year MBBS/BDS Course and is an INDIAN NATIONAL. Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) may also appear in AIPMT for admission in seats under the control of participating States/Universities/Institutions subject to rules and regulations of the Government of India, respective State Governments and the
University/Institution concerned. OCI candidates may verify eligibility norms of participating States/Universities/Institutions before applying for AIPMT 2016. The upper age limit for candidates seeking admission under seats in the control of participating States/Universities/Institutions shall be as per their rules and regulations. 19. Is candidate from Andhra Pradesh, J&K and Telangana studying in Mumbai and Domicile of Maharashtra eligible for 15% All India Quota seats? 20. What will be the information filled by a candidate from one State and domicile of another State in the application form against the column - State to which candidate belongs? 21. What are the enclosures that should be attached with the confirmation page to be sent to the Board s? 22. If mistakenly during filling up of the form, wrong particulars are filled in the online form, how it will be corrected. 23. Is a candidate passed class XII with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English subjects from NIOS, eligible to appear for AIPMT? 24. If a student studied up to class 11 th from CBSE Board from KSA/abroad and class XII from CBSE School in India, will he/she be eligible to appear in AIPMT? Yes, if in case, the candidate is not eligible to seek admission to MBBS/BDS seats in Medical/Dental Colleges in the State of Andhra Pradesh, J&K and Telangana. The candidate is also required to submit a self-declaration to this effect. Format is at Appendix-III of Information Bulletin. State of Origin. For example, a candidate from Andhra Pradesh and domicile of Gujarat should fill Andhra Pradesh against the column State to which candidate belongs. The candidates are NOT REQUIRED TO SEND the print out of the Confirmation Page or any document (s) to the AIPMT Unit Candidates are requested to read the Bulletin carefully before submission of application. They should keep the entire information ready as per Replica of AIPMT-16. No correction will be allowed after submission of Application form. Verify the information before final submission of data. All the information (especially category) which is correct on the date of submission of form will be considered valid and no change is allowed later. Yes, candidate passed class XII examination with an aggregate of 50% marks in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Bio-Technology and also passed English in the Qualifying Examination from any recognised Board/University can appear in the AIPMT subject to fulfilling other conditions. Yes. All Indian Nationals are Eligible to appear in the AIPMT for 15% All India Quota Seats.
25. Is it compulsory to take Maths if I want to appear in AIPMT? 26. Candidate passed 12 th class in the subjects of English, Hindi, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physical education and appeared/appearing for Biology subject from another Board will be eligible for AIPMT. 27. Can a candidate, appearing in Class XII in the year 2016, is eligible to appear in AIPMT 28. From which date the AIPMT- 2016 forms will be available. 29. Is the availability of forms will be online or it can be purchased from any bank or institution. 30. For how many attempts / numbers a student can appear for AIPMT? 31. How to send confirmation Page of Application Form of AIPMT 32. Can one send confirmation page of online application through courier? 33. If a candidate born in USA and studied in India and holding OCI Card wants to apply for AIPMT 2016 is he/she is eligible for AIPMT 34. What is the scheduled date for web hosting of Admit Cards for AIPMT It is not necessary to offer Maths to appear in AIPMT. No. Any examination equivalent to class XII examination of a recognized Board/University comprising of Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology including practical test in these subjects and English is only eligible to appear in AIPMT. Yes. The Online Application for AIPMT-2016 will be available on www.aipmt.nic.in from 15 th December 2015. The application forms are available online only. A candidate can apply by logging into website www.aipmt.nic.in. Forms are not available in any bank. There is no attempt limit. The candidates are NOT REQUIRED TO SEND the the Confirmation Page of the online application form or any document (s) to AIPMT Unit. No. Not required. Yes. Indian Nationals and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) are Eligible for appearing in the AIPMT 2016. However, OCIs are not available for seats under 15% All India Quota. Eligibility of OCI candidates for admission under seats in the control of participating States/Universities/Institutions shall be ascertained before applying for AIPMT. The tentative schedule of hosting of Admit Cards is 1 st April, 2016.
35. When will be the result of AIPMT 2016 declared? 36. How does one know the complete guidelines/ instructions for AIPMT 37. What are All-India quota seats? 38. Will admission to State Medical Colleges/ Universities /Institutions / AFMC for seats other than 15% All India quota is through AIPMT 39. Will there be negative marking in AIPMT? By 5 th June, 2016. The Guidelines for AIPMT 2016 are available in the Information Bulletin of AIPMT 2016 which is available on the website www.aipmt.nic.in. Under 15% merit positions of All India Quota seats in Government Medical Colleges filled through the Counseling conducted by DGHS are All India quota seats. Yes, only in those States/Universities/Institutions/ AFMC opted to use merit list of AIPMT 2016. Details are at Annexure-IV of Information Bulletin of AIPMT 2016. Yes. Each correct answer will get 04 marks and for each incorrect response, 01 mark will be deducted from the total score. 40. How long the result of AIPMT 2016 is valid? 41. Is there any helpline for AIPMT 2016 examination for the aspirants? 42. Can anyone cancel the application submitted for AIPMT? 43. What do the candidates need to bring to the exam centre? The result of successful candidates of AIPMT 2016 is valid for the academic session 2016-16 only. Available on website. Online Application forms once submitted successfully cannot be cancelled/ withdrawn. The candidate is required to bring following at the examination centre:- Admit Card along with passport size photograph affixed on it; One Post Card Size Photograph affixed on the proforma and One passport size photograph to be affixed on attendance sheet. Candidates are advised not to bring any other item at the examination centres. There will not be any arrangement for safe keeping of any material at the centre. Neither CBSE nor centre will be responsible for any loss, etc. Please Note: Ball Point Pen will be supplied to the candidates at the centre.
44. Can the candidate bring anything other than that mentioned in S.No.43 above to the examination centre? 45. Will any candidate be able to leave early if he finishes the test before the allocated test time? 46. If one does not get Admit Card, whom should he contact? 47. How will one know the result of the AIPMT 48. Who will conduct Counselling after AIPMT 49. Can one see images of OMR sheets and Responses on website? 50. Is there any provision for re-checking of answer sheet? 51. Is there any provision to challenge the response(s) against the OMR grading? 52. What is the Entry time at the Examination Hall? No other article will be allowed in said examination centre. Hence, candidate should not carry any other things. No candidate will be allowed to leave the examination hall/room before the test concludes. Admit card will be uploaded on website and this facility will remain operation till one day prior to the day of examination i.e. 30 th April,2016. Thus, download the Admit Card within stipulated time only. The result of AIPMT 2016 will be uploaded on the website www.aipmt.nic.in, www.cbseresults.nic.in as per schedule. For 15% All India Quota seats, counselling will be conducted by the DGHS. For seats under the control of participating States/Universities/Institutions, their respective authorities. Details are available at Annexure-IV of Information Bulletin. The images of OMR Sheet and Responses captured by the machine will be displayed on the website www.aipmt.nic.in for any three days between 20 th May, 2016 and 25 th May, 2016. Candidates can view the same during said period free of cost. No. 1. Candidates will be given an opportunity to submit representation against the OMR grading on payment of Rs.1000/- per response challenged. 2. Rs.1000/- per response will be refunded to candidate if his/her challenge is accepted by the Board. Entry will be allowed from 7.30 A.M. However, no one is allowed to enter in the centre after 9.30 A.M.