What are the eligibility criteria for the AIAPGET?

Students will have to fulfill the following eligibility criteria for AIAPGET exam: Internship: Students should have completed one year of internship Educational Qualification: Students should have passed B.A. MS BUMS BSMS BHMS and Graded BHMS degrees or possess provisional pass certificates. Certificate Permanent or provisional registration Certificate of B.A. MS BUMS BSMS BHMS Graded BHMS degree qualification issued by the CCIM, CCH, state board, universities, or deemed universities. Age and number of attempts: There are no upper age criteria for the AIAPGET exam. Students can appear as many times as he likes as there is no capping on the number of attempts.

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.

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.

Who releases syllabus for AIAPGET?

AIAPGET syllabus is released by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The syllabus is released on the official AIAPGET website, and it varies for each discipline. The syllabus covers all the topics that have been covered in the undergraduate course of the particular discipline. For example, for a master's degree in Ayurveda, the syllabus will be based on the course curriculum for BHMS. The syllabus for AIAPGET is very vast as it covers entire course curriculum at undergraduate level of BAMS, BHMS, BSMS and BYMS.

What is the AIAPGET exam?

AIAPGET (All India AYUSH Postgraduate Entrance Test) is conducted for admissions to postgraduate courses in Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy. The NTA (National Testing Agency) on behalf of the Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy), GoI (Government of India) conducts the All India AYUSH Postgraduate Entrance Test exam. All India AYUSH Postgraduate Entrance Test is conducted annually in a computer-based mode. Students who qualify for the examination by scoring the minimum cut-off percentile can opt for Master of Surgery Doctor of Medicine, or Post-Graduation Diploma courses in the above-mentioned disciplines. Admission for Doctor of Medicine, Master of Surgery or Post-Graduation Diploma courses in Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy are given on the basis of merit. Those who qualify for the All India AYUSH Postgraduate Entrance Test will be asked for a counseling round which is conducted by AYUSH AACCC (Admissions Central Counseling Committee).

What are the books required for the AIAPGET?

A list of the best books for the AIAPGET exam is mentioned below; Books for Ayurveda; 1- A Guide to Ayurvedic Competitive Examinations by Dr. G Prabhakara Rao 2- A Descriptive Glossary of Diseases in Ayurveda S R Sudarshan 3- Comparative Hindu Material Medical Chandra Chakraborty 4- Prasna Vikalpa MD Entrance Guide) by Dr Sunil Kumar Books for Homeopathy: 1- MCQs in Homeopathic Material Medical by Dr. Rajesh M Patni 2- Success- A Guide on Homoeopathy for Competitive Examinations by Dr. Nani Kumar Singh, Dr. Ratan Chandra Shil, and Dr. Nikhil Kumar Bisui. 3- SARP and SARP series on Medicine 4- KAIZEN by Dr Gajendra Singh. Books for Unani; 1- The Prime: MCQs for Post-Graduation Unani Entrance Examination by Dr. Haqeeq Ahmad and Dr. Izharul Hasan. 2- Concept by Dr. Aysha Raza and Dr. Sofia Bilquees. 3- The Premier Advance by Dr. Izharul Hasan and Dr. Shah Faisal. 4- The Pioneer by Dr. Izharul Hasan and Dr. Danish Chishti.

Do I need to prepare both the syllabus of BAMS, BHMS for AIAPGET?

Yes. Candidates need to prepare whole syllabus for AIAPGET exam comprising topics and subjects studied for BAMS and BHMS at undergraduate level. In addition, candidates also need to prepare chapters which were taught for BSMS and BYMS. Syllabus for AIAPGET exam is released by National Testing Agency with the official information brochure. Candidates are advised to check the syllabus first and prepare study plan accordingly.

AIAPGET 2026 Syllabus for Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Unani, Siddha: PDF Download

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Updated on Feb 25, 2026 12:50 IST

By Mukul Kumar Mishra

AIAPGET syllabus 2026 is an important part of whole preparation plan. Once students have idea about syllabus, they prepare daily plan to cover each topic. AIAPGET syllabus 2026 is released by exam conducting body. AIAPGET exam is held for providing admission into post graduate Ayush courses across colleges and institutes. Syllabus for AIAPGET differs for each stream. The syllabus mainly covers topics that have been covered in the undergraduate course of that particular discipline. For example, if a candidate is applying for a master’s degree in Ayurveda, his/ her syllabus for AIAPGET will be the course curriculum for BHMS. Candidates can refer to the lists given below for reference.

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