Kolkata, May 26, 2025: In a moment of immense pride and celebration, Kolkata girl, Dr. Nandini Chandgothia, a recent graduate from Guru Nanak Institute of Dental Sciences and Research (GNIDSR), a premier institution under the JIS Group Educational Initiatives has achieved a historic feat by securing the All-India Rank 1 with a 100 percentile score in the Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI-CET) for the July 2025 session.
Dr. Nandini Chandgothia
The INI-CET, conducted by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), is one of India’s most competitive and prestigious national-level entrance examinations for admission into postgraduate medical and dental programs such as MD, MS, MDS, DM, and M.Ch. It is the gateway to premier institutions including AIIMS-New Delhi and other AIIMS campuses, JIPMER-Puducherry, PGIMER-Chandigarh, NIMHANS-Bengaluru, and SCTIMST-Trivandrum.
Dr. Chandgothia, from the 2019–2024 batch of GNIDSR, not only emerged as the topper in this rigorous national exam held on May 17, 2025, but also earned recognition for her consistent academic brilliance, having previously secured All-India Rank 7 in NEET MDS 2025.
Speaking on this occasion, Sardar Taranjit Singh, Managing Director, JIS Group, said, “Dr. Nandini’s phenomenal success is a reflection of the academic rigour and nurturing environment we strive to provide at GNIDSR. Her achievement not only brings immense pride to the JIS Group family but also inspires thousands of aspiring healthcare professionals. We are committed to shaping future leaders in healthcare, and her journey sets a shining example of what perseverance and guided excellence can accomplish.”