Version 1.0 — Published October 2026
Quick Answer
Final 7 days before INI-CET (Nov 1, 2026): Day 1 pharma + micro, Day 2 anatomy + physio, Day 3 pathology + biochem, Day 4 medicine, Day 5 surgery + OBG + peds, Day 6 minor specialities, Day 7 exam eve (full-length mock finish, light revision, early sleep). 3 full-length mocks total, 7-8 hours sleep nightly, no new topics, no caffeine after 4 PM.
Why This Matters for NEET PG & INI-CET
The last 7 days do not build knowledge — they protect it, tune pacing, and ensure you walk in rested. Yet more than half of serious candidates mismanage this window. The two most common failure modes are (1) over-mocking and burning out before exam day, and (2) opening new textbooks and panicking at everything they do not know. A clean day-by-day plan short-circuits both.
INI-CET is on Sunday November 1, 2026, from 9 AM to 12 noon. That gives you Monday October 26 (Day 1) through Saturday October 31 (Day 6 and exam-eve), and the morning of Day 7 is exam day. This article is calibrated to exactly that window. If your exam shifts, slide the plan accordingly.
The plan below is the version we recommend to top-100 AIIMS aspirants. It is subject-sequenced to put the heaviest cognitive load earlier in the week and the lightest the day before exam, mirrors section-weightage so you spend the most time on the subjects worth the most marks, incorporates sleep and nutrition explicitly, and leaves two half-day buffers to absorb life (fatigue, mild illness, logistics).
The 7-Day Framework at a Glance
| Day | Date | Primary subjects | Hours | Mock | Image load |
|---|
| 1 | Mon 26 Oct | Pharmacology + Microbiology | 10 h | Full-length (morning) | 60 |
| 2 | Tue 27 Oct | Anatomy + Physiology | 9 h | Sectional (50 Q, afternoon) | 50 |
| 3 | Wed 28 Oct | Pathology + Biochemistry | 10 h | Image sectional | 80 |
| 4 | Thu 29 Oct | Medicine | 10 h | Full-length (morning) | 40 |
| 5 | Fri 30 Oct | Surgery + OBG + Pediatrics | 10 h | Sectional (50 Q) | 40 |
| 6 | Sat 31 Oct | Minor specialities + Recent advances | 8 h | Final full-length (grand test) | 50 |
| 7 | Sun 1 Nov | Exam day | - | THE EXAM | - |
Across the week: 3 full-length mocks + 2 sectional mocks + 1 image sectional. Zero new topics. All days end by 10:30 PM lights-out.
Day 1 (Mon 26 Oct): Pharmacology + Microbiology
Pharmacology and microbiology front-load the week because they are high-volume recall subjects where quick re-pass yields the highest marginal gain per hour. Together they contribute roughly 20-25 marks on INI-CET.
Hour-wise plan
| Time | Task |
|---|
| 6:30-7:00 AM | Wake, hydrate, light exercise 20 min |
| 7:00-8:00 AM | Breakfast, scan recent-advances pharma list |
| 8:00-9:00 AM | Pharma: ANS, CVS, antimicrobials quick revision |
| 9:00-12:00 PM | FULL-LENGTH MOCK 1 (200 Q / 180 min) under exam conditions |
| 12:00-1:00 PM | Break, lunch |
| 1:00-2:30 PM | Mock review: wrong answers only |
| 2:30-4:00 PM | Pharma: Endocrine + GI + Respiratory drugs |
| 4:00-4:30 PM | Tea break (no caffeine after 4 PM) |
| 4:30-6:30 PM | Microbiology: Gram-positive + Gram-negative + Mycobacteria quick re-pass |
| 6:30-7:30 PM | Dinner |
| 7:30-9:00 PM | Microbiology: Virology + Parasitology + Mycology |
| 9:00-9:30 PM | Pharma recent advances flashcards (BPaL, finerenone, inclisiran, newer antivirals) |
| 9:30-10:30 PM | Image sectional: 60 pharma/micro visual recall items |
| 10:30 PM | Lights out |
Pharma must-recap list
- Autonomic nervous system — alpha vs beta subtypes, muscarinic subtypes, nicotinic ANS pathways.
- Antihypertensives — side effect profile mapping.
- Antimicrobials — spectrum, resistance mechanisms, newer agents (ceftaroline, ceftazidime-avibactam, cefiderocol, meropenem-vaborbactam).
- Anti-TB — BPaL, BPaLM, bedaquiline, pretomanid.
- Antidiabetics — SGLT2 inhibitors (empagliflozin, dapagliflozin, ertugliflozin), GLP-1 (semaglutide, tirzepatide), finerenone.
- Lipid lowering — bempedoic acid, inclisiran, PCSK9 inhibitors.
- Antiepileptics — mechanism of each.
Microbiology must-recap list
- Spore-forming bacteria, catalase/coagulase differentiation.
- Pigment-producing bacteria.
- Diarrhea pathogens — ETEC, EIEC, EPEC, EHEC, EAEC distinctions.
- Classical media.
- Viral hepatitis serology interpretation.
- Dengue serotypes and complications.
- COVID-19 — current approved therapeutics (nirmatrelvir-ritonavir, molnupiravir, remdesivir).
- Malaria classification and antimalarials.
Day 2 (Tue 27 Oct): Anatomy + Physiology
Anatomy and physiology together contribute 12-20 marks on INI-CET. The yield per hour is lower than clinical subjects, so one dedicated day is enough. Focus on image recognition for anatomy and classical graphs for physiology.
Hour-wise plan
| Time | Task |
|---|
| 6:30-7:00 AM | Wake, hydrate, light exercise |
| 7:00-8:00 AM | Breakfast, flashcard scan |
| 8:00-10:30 AM | Anatomy: head and neck + CNS tracts + brainstem levels |
| 10:30-11:00 AM | Short break |
| 11:00-1:00 PM | Anatomy: upper limb + lower limb + brachial/lumbosacral plexus lesions |
| 1:00-2:00 PM | Lunch |
| 2:00-3:30 PM | SECTIONAL MOCK 50 Q / 45 min (anatomy + physiology mix) |
| 3:30-4:30 PM | Mock review |
| 4:30-6:00 PM | Physiology: respiratory curves + renal + endocrine axes |
| 6:00-7:00 PM | Dinner |
| 7:00-9:00 PM | Physiology: cardiovascular + neurophysiology + GI |
| 9:00-10:00 PM | Embryology high-yield (branchial arch derivatives, pharyngeal pouches, aortic arches) |
| 10:00-10:30 PM | One-liner review |
| 10:30 PM | Lights out |
Anatomy must-recap list
- Brachial plexus — Erb, Klumpke, long thoracic, axillary, radial, median, ulnar.
- Lumbar and sacral plexus lesions.
- Cranial nerve nuclei and brainstem cross-section levels (midbrain, pons, medulla).
- Classical anatomical variations tested on INI-CET (variant renal artery, aberrant subclavian, replaced hepatic).
- CT and MRI cross-sectional landmarks.
Physiology must-recap list
- Dissociation curves — oxygen, CO2, Bohr, Haldane.
- PV loops — normal, aortic stenosis, aortic regurgitation, mitral stenosis.
- Renal clearance and GFR estimation.
- Pulmonary function tests — restrictive vs obstructive.
- HPA axis, HPG axis, HPT axis.
Day 3 (Wed 28 Oct): Pathology + Biochemistry
Pathology is the single largest Tier-1 subject by image-MCQ load. Dedicate one full day to it and pair with biochemistry for a lighter afternoon load.
Hour-wise plan
| Time | Task |
|---|
| 6:30-7:00 AM | Wake, hydrate, light exercise |
| 7:00-8:00 AM | Breakfast, recent-advances pathology scan (WHO 2021 CNS, WHO lymphoid 5th edition) |
| 8:00-10:00 AM | Pathology: general + inflammation + neoplasia molecular |
| 10:00-11:30 AM | Pathology: CVS + Respiratory + GI tumors |
| 11:30-1:00 PM | IMAGE SECTIONAL MOCK: 80 image MCQs |
| 1:00-2:00 PM | Lunch |
| 2:00-3:30 PM | Image mock review — slide identification drill |
| 3:30-5:30 PM | Pathology: Hematopathology + Renal + Breast + Reproductive |
| 5:30-6:30 PM | Biochemistry: metabolism maps |
| 6:30-7:30 PM | Dinner |
| 7:30-9:00 PM | Biochemistry: inborn errors, lysosomal storage, glycogen storage |
| 9:00-10:00 PM | Biochemistry: molecular diagnostics (PCR, Southern/Northern/Western, sequencing) |
| 10:30 PM | Lights out |
Pathology image targets (must-know in under 15 sec each)
- Clear cell RCC, HCC trabecular, GIST spindle, meningioma whorls with psammoma.
- Follicular carcinoma capsular invasion, papillary thyroid Orphan Annie, medullary thyroid amyloid.
- BCC peripheral palisading, melanoma, SCC keratin pearls.
- Hodgkin RS cell, Burkitt starry sky, follicular lymphoma, mantle cell cyclin D1.
- CML blast crisis, AML Auer rods, ALL morphology, hairy cell leukemia.
- Signet ring (gastric diffuse), rosette formation (medulloblastoma Homer-Wright, retinoblastoma Flexner-Wintersteiner).
- Krukenberg tumor, teratoma elements, dysgerminoma.
Day 4 (Thu 29 Oct): Medicine
Medicine is the largest subject on INI-CET (25-30 marks). It gets a full dedicated day plus a mid-week full-length mock to re-tune pacing.
Hour-wise plan
| Time | Task |
|---|
| 6:30-7:00 AM | Wake, hydrate, light exercise |
| 7:00-8:00 AM | Breakfast, scan medicine one-liners |
| 8:00-9:00 AM | CVS: ACS, HF, arrhythmias, valvular disease — guidelines update scan (ACC/AHA 2024) |
| 9:00-12:00 PM | FULL-LENGTH MOCK 2 (200 Q / 180 min) |
| 12:00-1:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:00-2:30 PM | Mock review |
| 2:30-4:00 PM | Endocrinology: diabetes updates (SGLT2, GLP-1), thyroid, adrenal, pituitary |
| 4:00-5:00 PM | Nephrology: AKI, CKD, glomerular diseases, finerenone, newer agents |
| 5:00-6:30 PM | Gastro + Hepato: cirrhosis, HCC screening, IBD, newer biologics |
| 6:30-7:30 PM | Dinner |
| 7:30-9:00 PM | Infectious diseases: TB updates (BPaL, BPaLM), HIV (U=U, newer ART), sepsis definitions |
| 9:00-10:00 PM | Neurology: stroke thrombolysis window updates, Alzheimer newer therapies, movement disorders |
| 10:30 PM | Lights out |
Medicine recent-advances flashcards
- Updated hypertension cutoffs (ACC/AHA 2017 remain stage 1 at 130/80).
- Sepsis-3 definition (SOFA score, qSOFA).
- Stroke extended window thrombolysis (0-4.5 h standard; 4.5-9 h in selected imaging-eligible; thrombectomy up to 24 h).
- BPaL regimen for MDR-TB (bedaquiline + pretomanid + linezolid).
- Finerenone for CKD-DKD (FIDELIO-DKD trial).
- Inclisiran — siRNA against PCSK9, SC every 6 months.
- Semaglutide and tirzepatide for diabetes and obesity.
Day 5 (Fri 30 Oct): Surgery + OBG + Pediatrics
Three heavy clinical subjects together contributing 50-60 marks. One day is tight — stay focused.
Hour-wise plan
| Time | Task |
|---|
| 6:30-7:00 AM | Wake, hydrate, light exercise |
| 7:00-8:00 AM | Breakfast, surgery instrument review |
| 8:00-10:00 AM | Surgery: trauma + ATLS + damage control + massive transfusion |
| 10:00-11:30 AM | Surgery: GI, hernia, breast, endocrine, HPB |
| 11:30-1:00 PM | SECTIONAL MOCK 50 Q / 45 min (surgery + OBG + peds mix) |
| 1:00-2:00 PM | Lunch |
| 2:00-3:30 PM | OBG: hypertensive disorders, FOGSI/ACOG updates, PPH, labour management |
| 3:30-5:00 PM | OBG: oncology + infertility + contraception + MTP Act updates |
| 5:00-6:30 PM | Pediatrics: immunization schedule, neonatology, nutrition, genetic syndromes |
| 6:30-7:30 PM | Dinner |
| 7:30-9:00 PM | Pediatrics: PALS updates, pediatric emergencies, respiratory + GI |
| 9:00-10:00 PM | Mock review + weak-area flashcards |
| 10:30 PM | Lights out |
High-yield checkpoints
- ATLS primary survey ABCDE sequence.
- Splenic injury OIS grading — Grade I through V.
- Massive transfusion 1:1:1 ratio (RBC:FFP:platelets).
- FIGO staging of cervical cancer 2018 revision.
- WHO growth charts, Indian immunization schedule 2024.
- Breastfeeding exclusivity 6 months, complementary feeding timing.
Day 6 (Sat 31 Oct): Minor Specialities + Recent Advances + Grand Test
Hour-wise plan
| Time | Task |
|---|
| 6:30-7:00 AM | Wake, hydrate, light exercise |
| 7:00-8:00 AM | Breakfast |
| 8:00-9:00 AM | Ophthalmology: optics, retina, glaucoma classical signs |
| 9:00-12:00 PM | FINAL FULL-LENGTH MOCK 3 (200 Q / 180 min) — this is your dress rehearsal |
| 12:00-1:00 PM | Lunch, no mock review yet (keep adrenaline down) |
| 1:00-2:30 PM | Mock review — look for pacing issues more than content |
| 2:30-3:30 PM | Orthopedics: fractures, implants named, CRPS, kids ortho syndromes |
| 3:30-4:30 PM | ENT: BERA, PTA, laryngeal tumors, otosclerosis, sinusitis |
| 4:30-5:30 PM | Dermatology: psoriasis biologicals, atopic dermatitis dupilumab, pemphigus |
| 5:30-6:30 PM | Psychiatry: DSM-5-TR updates, newer antidepressants, ECT indications |
| 6:30-7:30 PM | Dinner |
| 7:30-9:00 PM | PSM: biostatistics, epidemiology (sensitivity/specificity/PV calculations) |
| 9:00-9:30 PM | Forensic: toxicology, autopsy findings |
| 9:30 PM | STOP STUDYING. Pack exam bag (see Day 7 checklist) |
| 10:00 PM | Shower, call family |
| 10:30 PM | Lights out |
Minor specialities checkpoint
- Ophthalmology: open-angle vs closed-angle glaucoma, retinal detachment vs retinal vein occlusion, newer intravitreal (faricimab, brolucizumab).
- Orthopedics: Salter-Harris classification, Garden classification femoral neck, implants (DHS, PFN, interlocking nail).
- Psychiatry: SSRIs vs SNRIs, atypical antipsychotics, benzodiazepines, lithium.
- Dermatology: biologicals (adalimumab, infliximab, dupilumab, risankizumab for psoriasis).
- PSM: sensitivity/specificity, PPV/NPV calculations, biostatistics tests.
Day 7 (Sun 1 Nov): EXAM DAY
| Time | Task |
|---|
| 5:30 AM | Wake, calm 10-min stretching |
| 5:40-6:00 AM | Shower, dress |
| 6:00-6:30 AM | Light breakfast — toast, egg, banana, tea or coffee (familiar foods only) |
| 6:30-7:00 AM | Final flashcard flip: one-liner sheet only. NO new content. |
| 7:00 AM | Leave for exam center (plan to arrive 90 min early) |
| 8:30 AM | Reach center, check seat, hydrate moderately, bio-break |
| 9:00 AM | EXAM STARTS — 200 Q / 180 min / 4 blocks of 50 |
| 12:00 noon | Exam ends. Hand over OMR/computer. |
| 12:00-1:00 PM | Decompress. Do NOT discuss questions. Eat. |
| 1:00 PM onwards | Sleep, celebrate quietly, do not open MCQs |
What to carry (packed on Day 6 night)
- Admit card (printed, 2 copies)
- Original photo ID (PAN or Aadhaar or Passport — as specified)
- 2 passport-size photos (recent, same as admit card)
- Transparent water bottle (if permitted — check guidelines)
- Pen (black ballpoint, 2)
- Watch (if analog permitted — check guidelines)
- Hand sanitizer, tissues (small)
- Light snack for pre-exam (banana, dates)
What NOT to carry
- Mobile phone (deposit outside or leave in vehicle)
- Smartwatch, calculator, electronic device
- Study material of any kind
- Food inside hall (unless permitted and declared)
- Jewelry beyond minimum
Sleep, Nutrition and Energy Protocol
| Variable | Target | Red flag |
|---|
| Sleep per night | 7-8 h | Below 6 h for 2 consecutive nights |
| Wake time | 6:30 AM Day 3 onwards | Oversleeping past 8 AM |
| Caffeine | 1-2 cups, none after 4 PM | More than 3 cups |
| Water | 2-3 L/day | Dark urine, dizziness |
| Exercise | 20-30 min light cardio | Skipping entirely |
| Screen time | Study-only after 9 PM | Social media doom-scroll |
| Alcohol | None | Any intake |
| New foods | None | Introducing restaurant or street food |
| WhatsApp aspirant groups | Mute or exit | Hourly checking |
High-Yield One-Liners
- INI-CET 2026 is on Sunday Nov 1, 9 AM to 12 noon; last 7 days are revision-only.
- 3 full-length mocks is optimal in the final week; more causes burnout.
- Sleep 7-8 hours nightly; one night under 5 hours drops performance 20-30 percent.
- No new topics after Day 1; new content yields less than revision in 7 days.
- Caffeine stops at 4 PM to protect night sleep.
- Image training yields the highest marginal gain per hour in week 7.
- Recent advances cluster is 10-20 marks on INI-CET; dedicate 1 hour daily to it.
- Mute aspirant WhatsApp groups by Day 3 to protect cognitive bandwidth.
- Exam-day food should be familiar; no new or heavy foods in last 3 days.
- Arrive 90 minutes early at exam center on Day 7.
- Carry admit card plus original photo ID plus 2 recent photos.
- Full-length mocks go Day 1, Day 4 and Day 6 — Day 6 is the dress rehearsal.
- Day 7 evening: pack bag, no study after 7 PM, lights out 10:30 PM.
- Post-exam, do NOT discuss MCQs — it only raises anxiety for the next candidate.
- 4-7-8 breathing (inhale 4, hold 7, exhale 8) resolves acute panic in under 2 min.
Common Mistakes
- Over-mocking. Daily full-lengths cause burnout and anxiety from fluctuating scores. Three full-lengths plus two sectionals is the ceiling.
- Starting new topics in the final 7 days. Marginal gain is tiny; opportunity cost is large. Flag unknown topics for later and keep revising.
- Skipping sleep for extra revision. One night under 5 hours removes more marks than the extra hours add.
- Changing diet in the last 3 days. New or heavy foods risk GI upset on exam day. Stay familiar.
- Doom-scrolling aspirant groups. Comparing your mock scores to others feeds anxiety without adding information. Mute by Day 3.
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