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

All India AYUSH Postgraduate Entrance Test 2026 ( AIAPGET )

Rachit Kumar Saxena
Updated on May 26, 2026 18:40 IST

By Rachit Kumar Saxena, Manager-Editorial

Overview

The National Testing Agency will soon release the AIAPGET 2026 information bulletin on its official website. The exam conducting body will notify the AIAPGET 2026 exam pattern in the information bulletin. The candidates are advised to read and understand the AIAPGET exam pattern as notified by NTA because it will help them to shape their preparation. The AIAPGET exam will be conducted based on the exam pattern given in the information bulletin.

The candidates must prepare all the topics given in the AIAPGET syllabus because the NTA can ask any number of questions from any topic. The exam is conducted online as a Computer-Based Test(CBT). There is a provision of negative marking in the AIAPGET exam. The candidates are advised to avoid any guesswork during the exam to avoid a deduction of marks.

Table of contents
  • AIAPGET 2026 Exam Pattern: Highlights & Other Details
  • AIAPGET 2026 Negative Marking
  • AIAPGET 2026 Marking Scheme
  • AIAPGET Syllabus 2026
  • AIAPGET 2026 Exam Pattern: FAQs
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AIAPGET 2026 Exam Pattern: Highlights & Other Details

Students can check table given below for AIAPGET 2026 pattern

Details

Features

Mode of the examination

Online (computer-based)

Medium of the question paper

Ayurveda

English and Hindi

Unani

English and Urdu

Homeopathy

English only

Siddha

English and Tamil

Duration of the examination

2 hours

Total number of questions

120

Total marks

480

Type of Questions

Objective type

Negative marking

Yes

AIAPGET 2026 Exam Pattern: Details

Below menioned pointers comprises AIAPGET 2026 exam pattern details:

  • Examination will be conducted in double shift for all courses
  • Students will be allotted a desktop at exam centre. They will be provided a pen/pencil and a sheet of paper (for rough work) at exam centre.
  • Students will be given 120 minutes to solve question paper

AIAPGET Question paper pattern:

  • Questions will be multiple choice /objective type
  • Each question would have four response options
  • There will be 120 questions which can be solved in any sequence
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Will there be any long answer questions in AIAPGET?
A: 

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. 

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AIAPGET 2026 Negative Marking

The candidates should note that the AIAPGET exam has negative marking in the exam. The NTA deduct 1/4 of the marks assigned for the correct answer. It was introduced to reduce the guess work in the exam. 

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AIAPGET 2026 Marking Scheme

The marking scheme is another important factor in the preparation. It helps the candidates to calculate their marks. The candidates should note the NTA will deduct the marks from the aggregate for each incorrect answer as per the following marking scheme.

AIAPGET marking scheme:

  • Four marks will be awarded for every correct answer
  • One mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer
  • Marks would neither be awarded nor deducted for unattempted questions
  • Total marks scored by a student = (4 x Total number of correct answers) – Total number of incorrect answers
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AIAPGET Syllabus 2026

The candidates should note that the Syllabus and exam pattern of any exam go hand in hand. The candidates should prepare for both components of AIAPGET preparation simultaneously by solving the previous year's question paper. The candidates should note that NTA can ask any number of questions from any topic of the syllabus hence they should prepare the whole syllabus. The candidates can download the AIAPGET Syllabus below:

Download Here: AIAPGET 2026 Syllabus PDF 

View Syllabus
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AIAPGET 2026 Exam Pattern: FAQs

Check some of the FAQs related to AIAPGET 2026 exam pattern here:

Q:   I am 32 years old. Can I apply for AIAPGET?
A: 

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.

Q:   What is the question pattern for the AIAPGET?
A: 

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. 

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

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.

Q:   Who conducts AIAPGET exam?
A: 

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.

Q:   Will there be negative marking in AIAPGET?
A: 

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

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Answered Yesterday

There is no age limit for the AIAPGET exam. The candidates of any age can apply for the exam. But there is a minimum age limit of 18 years.

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Vipra Sharma

Contributor-Level 6

Answered Yesterday

The All India AYUSH Post-Graduate Entrance Test 2026 exam notification has been delayed. The AIAPGET exam 2026 will be held in August/September.

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Nishtha Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

As Homoeopathy falls under the AYUSH medical systems, NTA has made AIAPGET exam mandatory as the single national gateway for all postgraduate Homoeopathy admissions. So, AIAPGET is compulsory for MD admission in Motiwala Homoeopathy Medical College.

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Saumya Gairola

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

AIAPGET exam for MD admission in Motiwala Homoeopathy Medical College has total of 120 MCQs. Test duration is 120 minutes. Maximum Marks are 480. Language of the test is English. There are 4 marks given for corrected answer and -1 for incorrect answer.
 

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Saumya Gairola

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

AIAPGET cutoff 2026 for MD in Motiwala Homoeopathy Medical College has not been released. The minimum marks required for admission to MD in 2025 was as follows:

  • UR/EWS Category: 50th Percentile -Minimum 112 Marks
  • Reserved Categories: 40th Percentile -Minimum 96 Marks

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Saumya Gairola

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

The candidates can check process given below to download AIAPGET answer key:

  • Visit -exams.nta.nic.in/aiapget
  • Follow the link "AIAPGET 2026 Answer Key" available on the homepage
  • Enter details such as application number and password
  • AIAPGET 2026 answer key will be available on screen
  • Check and calculate te

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Vipra Sharma

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

Aspirants have to pass AIAPGET for admission in MD courses at Baroda Homoeopathic Medical College. The minimum passing standard in the written test is 50%. Candidates with score equal or above minimum marks are offered admission in MD.

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered 2 months ago

The merit list is released by the AYUSH Admission Central Counselling Committee (AACCC) based on the AIAPGET entrance examination for various All India categories. 

To check the merit list, students can go to the official website of AYUSH and look for the merit list available on the site. Students sh

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Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

The selection process to avail admission at Nehru Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital for its MD course required students to attain a valid rank in the AIAPGET entrance examination and appear for the counselling process to be selected for admission. 

The minimum rank required for admission woul

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Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Nehru Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital AIAPGET cutoff 2025 for the OBC All India categories was released only for the MD in Homeopathy (Organon of Medicine and Homeopathic Philosophy) programme. The maximum rank needed for admission was 4 for this course. Hence, students need to secure a ra

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Neerja Rohatgi

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