I am 32 years old. Can I apply for AIAPGET?

Yes, there is no upper age limit for the candidates appearing for AIAPGET. Therefore, you can apply for this examination. Candidates are advised to read all the eligibility criteria before applying online for the exam. Like age, there is no capping on number of attempts for AIAPGET. Candidates can appear as many times as they want. One of the important eligibility criteria for AIAPGET exam candidates should have BAMS/ BUMS/ BSMS/ BHMS/Graded BHMS degree and must have completed one year internship in the given deadline.

I had marked two questions for review in AIAPGET. Both of them were incorrect. Will marks be deducted for them?

If you have marked two questions for review in AIAPGET and both of them are incorrect, marks will be deducted for them. The answers marked for review will be treated as attempted and will be marked accordingly. So, if you have marked two incorrect questions for review, you will lose 2 marks for each incorrect question. However, if you have marked two correct questions for review, you will receive 2 marks for each correct question. Marking scheme is released along with the official information brochure.

Who conducts AIAPGET exam?

The National Testing Agency NTA is responsible for conducting the All India AYUSH Postgraduate Entrance Test. However, NTA's role is limited to conducting the examination and processing the results. The admission/ counselling is conducted under the supervision of the AYUSH Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC). Eligible candidates have to participate in the counselling process for seat allotment. They have to register and declare preference for college and course for counselling.

What is the question pattern for the AIAPGET?

AIAPGET Exam Pattern: 1- Mode of the examination: Online (computer-based) 2- Medium of the question paper: 1- Ayurveda: English and Hindi 2- Unani: English and Urdu 3- Homeopathy: English only 4- Siddha: English and Tamil 3- Duration of the examination: 2 hours 4- Total number of questions: 120 5- Total marks: 480 6- Type of Questions: Objective type 7- Negative marking: Yes.

Will there be negative marking in AIAPGET?

Yes, there is negative marking in AIAPGET. As per the existing exam pattern, for each incorrect response, one mark is deducted.

Will there be any long answer questions in AIAPGET?

According to AIAPGET exam pattern, there will be no descriptive questions in exam. Questions will be objective type. So, there will be no long answer questions in AIAPGET 2025. A total of 120 questions will be asked in AIAPGET exam and students will be given 120 minutes to answer them.

AIAPGET Exam Pattern 2026: Latest Marking Scheme, Total Marks, No. of Questions

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Updated on Feb 25, 2026 12:58 IST

By Mukul Kumar Mishra

AIAPGET exam pattern 2026: NTA, the exam conducting body will release exam pattern along with official brochure. Exam pattern comprises details about mode and medium, total number of questions, marking scheme etc. Syllabus and exam pattern are crucial aspects of whoel AIAPGET 2026 preparation. AIAPGET 2026 exam is expected to be held in July 2026. NTA will announce date for AIAPGET 2026 exam officially.

For the candidates preparing for AIAPGET, knowledge of the exam pattern will help them score well in this examination. For example, a candidate will mark only those answers about which he/she is sure and end up saving marks, if he/she is aware of the negative marking system of the AIAPGET exam pattern 2026. Read on to know more about the exam pattern of AIAPGET 2026.

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