
AIAPGET exam 2026: National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the AIAPGET 2026 on August 22 nationwide as a Computer-Based Test(CBT). The exam was cancelled at one exam centre in Jaipur due to a power failure and around 40 candidates were unable to complete their paper. The NTA released a notice on the social media platform 'X' regarding the cancellation of the exam and stated that the re-exam for those candidates will be conducted on September 1 at a different exam centre in Jaipur.
The AIAPGET Answer Key 2026 will be released online on or after September 1. Earlier, the NTA released the AIAPGET admit card on its official website to notify the exam centres to candidates.
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- What is AIAPGET?
- AIAPGET 2026 Dates
- AIAPGET 2026 Admit Card
- AIAPGET 2026 City Intimation Slip
- AIAPGET 2026 Eligibility & Application Form
- AIAPGET 2026 Syllabus
- AIAPGET 2026 Pattern
- AIAPGET 2026 Result
- AIAPGET 2026 Answer Key
- AIAPGET 2026 Cut Off
- AIAPGET 2026 Counselling
- AIAPGET 2026: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is AIAPGET?
All India AYUSH Postgraduate Entrance Test, commonly known as AIAPGET, is conducted for admissions to the postgraduate courses in Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy. The National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India conducts AIAPGET exam. It is conducted annually in a computer-based mode. Candidates who qualify for the examination scoring the minimum cut off percentile can opt for MS, MD, or PG diploma courses in the above-mentioned disciplines. Admission for MS, MD, or PG diploma courses in Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy is given on the basis of merit. Those who qualify AIAPGET 2026 will be asked for counselling round which is conducted by AYUSH Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC). Read all details about AIAPGET 2026 here.
Students can check AIAPGET highlights in table given below. Highlights comprises details about exam which helps students to understand exam in better way.
| Highlights |
|
|---|---|
| Name of the examination |
All India AYUSH Postgraduate Entrance Test (AIAPGET) |
| Conducting body |
NTA |
| Exam level |
Postgraduate exam at National level |
| Exam frequency |
Annual |
| Mode of exam |
Computer-based test |
| Courses offered |
MS, MD or PG diploma in Ayurveda/ Homeopathy/ Unani/ Siddha |
| Exam Fees in INR |
2,700 (for general and OBC) 2,450 (General-EWS) 1,800 (for SC,ST, PwD) |
| Exam duration |
2 hours |
| Total marks |
480 |
| Total number of questions |
120 |
| Marking Scheme |
+4 mark for right response -1 for wrong response Zero mark for no response |
| Language/Medium of exam |
Ayurveda: English and Hindi Unani: English and Urdu Siddha: English and Tamil Homeopathy: English only |
| No. of test cities |
93 |
| Total seats |
2,274 |
| Official website |
www.aiapget.nta.ac.in |
NTA NEET Help Desk:
8287471852 | 8178359845| 9650173668 | 9599676953 | 8882356803
Commonly asked questions
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.
The All India AYUSH Post-Graduate Entrance Test 2026 exam notification was released online. The AIAPGET exam 2026 was held on August 22 at 122 exam centres across the nation.
The students can check all the details of AIAGPET exam at aiapget.nta.nic.in. Candidates are advised to check this portal for the details of eligibility, counselling and other information.
AIAPGET 2026 Dates
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of AIAPGET 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| Sep ' 26 | AIAPGET 2026 result declaration TENTATIVE |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 22 Aug ' 26 | AIAPGET 2026 exam date |
| 18 Aug ' 26 - 21 Aug ' 26 | AIAPGET 2026 admit card release |
| 10 Jul ' 26 - 30 Jul ' 26 | AIAPGET 2026 Registration process |
AIAPGET 2026 Admit Card
NTA has issued the AIAPGET admit card 2026 on its official website - examinationservices.nic.in. The candidates need to download their admit card to know their AIAPGET exam centre, reporting and shift timing. The candidates must carry one photo identity card with the admit card to establish their identity when asked for.
How to download AIAPGET Admit Card 2026?
The candidates can download their AIAPGET admit card 2026 in the following manner:
- Go to the official website, exams.nta.ac.in/aiapget
- Click on “Download admit card” in the current events section
- Enter the following details
- Application number
- Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY)
- Security pin (Captcha)
- Click “submit”
- Check details on hall ticket card for errors
- Download and print admit card immediately.
Direct Link to Download AIAPGET Admit Card 2026
The candidates can download the AIAPGET admit card from the direct link given below:
Direct link to download AIAPGET Admit Card 2026
AIAPGET 2026 Exam Day Guidelines
What to carry?
- AIAPGET 2026 admit card
- An original, valid and non-expired photo Id proof (Driving Licence, Aadhar card, passport, voter Id, etc.)
- One passport size photograph (same as the one submitted with the application form)
What not to carry?
- Any textual material, Calculator, Docu Pen, Slide Rules, Log Tables, Smartwatch, printed or written material, bits of papers, mobile phone, Bluetooth devices, pager or any other electronic device.
- Smoking, chewing gutka, spitting, etc. in the examination hall is strictly prohibited. Instrument/Geometry/Pencil box, Handbag, Purse, Any kind of Paper/ Stationery, Eatables/snacks and Tea/coffee/cold drinks/Water, Mobile Phone/ Ear Phone/Microphone/Pager, Calculator, Camera, Tape Recorder, any metallic item or electronic gadgets, etc. are NOT allowed in the Examination Room/Hall.
- Candidates who are diabetic can carry eatables like sugar tablets/fruits (like banana/ apple/orange) and a transparent water bottle to the examination hall. However, they will not be allowed to carry packed foods like chocolate/candy/sandwich, etc.
AIAPGET 2026 Exam Cities
NTA has released the list of exam cities for AIAPGET along with the information brochure. The AIAPGET 2026 exam will be held in 122 centres across the nation. Each state will have some centres.
Commonly asked questions
AIAPGET exam is held in single shift as per the existing exam pattern. NTA releases the exam pattern along with the official information brochure. The exam is usually commence at 10 am in the morning and concludes at 12 pm in afternoon. The exact timing will be provided through AIAPGET admit card. Candidates are advised to report the exam centre 2 hours before the commencement of exam to complete the registration formalities.
Yes. AIAPGET admit card will contain personal and exam related details including name and address of AIAPGET centre. Details mentioned on the AIAPGET admit card are listed as follows:
- Name of the candidate
- Date of birth
- AIAPGET roll number
- Application number
- Candidate’s discipline (Ayurveda/ Unani/ Siddha/ Homeopathy)
- Date and time of the examination
- Address of the examination centre
Yes. AIAPGET admit card can be downloaded again from official website. Students must note admit card can be downloaded till exam day. But they are advised to download AIAPGET admit card in advance to avoid last minute technical glitches. Admit card can be downloaded after logging to the official website and providing login details.
Yes, the NTA released the AIAPGET admit card 2026 on its official website. The candidates can download their AIAPGET hall ticket to know their exam centre and shift timing.
AIAPGET 2026 City Intimation Slip
NTA released the AIAPGET city slip 2026 on August 13, 2026. The link to check the city intimation slip 2026 is provided below. Candidates were required to log in with their application number and password to check their city slip. The authority released the hall ticket online on August 18.
AIAPGET City Intimation Slip Link
AIAPGET 2026 Eligibility & Application Form
The National Testing Agency revised the cutoff date for internship completion to October 31. Earlier, it was August 31. The NTA released the AIAPGET 2026 information bulletin and officially kick-started the application process. The candidates were advised to read the information bulletin before filling the application form. The last date to apply for the exam was July 30, 2026.
Download Here: AIAPGET 2026 Information Bulletin
AIAPGET 2026 Eligibility Conditions
The candidates can see the AIAPGET 2026 eligibility conditions below:
- Candidates must possess BAMS/ BUMS/ BSMS/ BHMS/Graded BHMS degree
- Candidates with a provisional BAMS/ BUMS/ BSMS/ BHMS Pass Certificate (recognised as per the provisions of the IMCC 1970/HCC 1973 Act) can also apply for AIAPGET
- Permanent or provisional registration certificate of BAMS/ BUMS/ BSMS/ BHMS/Graded BHMS degree qualification issued by the CCIM/CCH/state board/universities/deemed universities
- He/she must have completed one year of internship or is likely to complete the internship on or before
August 31October 31, 2026, as decided by the National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH) - There is no upper age limit for the candidates appearing for AIAPGET 2026
- NTA has not specified the number of attempts permitted to clear AIAPGET; thus, a candidate can take the examination as many times as he/she needs to clear it.
AIAPGET 2026 Application Form
The NTA released a notice on its official website to explain the AIAPGET 2026 application filling process. The candidates can see the AIAPGET application filling process below:
- The candidates need to register first to generate the application number. After generating the application number, the candidates will be asked to log in with the application number and password to fill the form.
- The candidates will be required to fill the personal and academic details in the form.
- After filling the form, the candidates must sign the undertaking about the information
- After completing the application, the candidate will be asked to pay the application fee as per their category.
After paying the application fee, the candidates were to submit the form and a generated acknowledgement mail was sent to them.
Direct Link to Apply online for AIAPGET 2026
The candidates can follow the direct link to fill the application form
Get here - Direct link to apply for AIAPGET 2026
AIAPGET 2026 Application Fee
The candidates can see the AIAPGET 2026 application fee for each category below:
| Caste | Application Fee (in INR) |
|---|---|
| General and OBC |
2,700 |
| EWS | 2,450 |
| SC,ST & PwD | 1,800 |
The fee can be paid online only.
AIAPGET 2026 Application Correction Dates
The NTA provided the AIAPGET 2026 application correction facility on August 1 and 2.
Commonly asked questions
The AIAPGET 2026 applications were started online. The last date to apply online for the exam was July 30. The candidates were allowed to make corrections in their application form on August 1 and 2.
Yes. Candidates do have to make online registration to submit AIAPGET application form. Registration can be done on the official website, aiapget.nta.nic.in once the link will be activated. As part of registration, candidates ahve to submit basic details such as name, mobile number, email ID, date of birth, nationality etc. A login Id and password is generated after successful registration. After registration, candidates have to fill details in the application form, pay fee to complete the process.
No. National Testing Agency NTA only accept online application form for AIAPGET exam. The application form for AIAPGET (All India AYUSH Post Graduate Entrance Test) is submitted online through the official website. The application process starts with online registration. Candidates have to register on the website, fill in the application form, upload the necessary documents, and pay the application fee online. Before applying online, candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria set by NTA for AIAPGET.
Yes, the NTA has revised the internship completion cutoff date for the AIAPGET 2026 exam. Candidates whose internships will be completed on or before October 31 can now apply for the exam.
Earlier, this date was August 31, 2026.
AIAPGET 2026 Syllabus
AIAPGET 2026 syllabus comprises subjects and topics which need to be prepared for the exam. Before starting preparation, candidates should have idea about the syllabus for AIAPGET. The syllabus covers all the topics which candidates were taught during undergraduate courses. As AIAPGET exam is conducted for admission to 4 courses, Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Siddha, and Unani, syllabus varies accordingly. For an example, candidates who seek admission to master's course in Ayurveda need to prepare the undergraduate syllabus for Ayurveda.
Also Read: Know complete details of AIAPGET Syllabus
AIAPGET 2026: Courses Offered
Ayurveda
- Agada Tantra
- Ayurveda Samhita evam Siddhant
- Dravyaguna Vigyana
- Kaumarabhritya Bala Roga
- Kayachikitsa Kriya Sharira
- Mano Vigyana evam Manasa Roga
- Panchakarma Prasuti evam Stri Roga
- Rachana Sharira
- Rasa Shastra evam Bhaishajya Kalpana
- Rasayana evam Vajikarana
- Roga Nidana evam Vikriti Vigyana
- Shalakya
- Shalya Swasthavritta
- Yoga
Unani
- Amraze-Atfal
- Amraze-Jild-w-Tazeeniyat
- Amraze-Uzn-Anf-wa-Halaq
- Ilaj-bit-Tadabeer
- Ilmul-Advia
- Ilmul-Jarahat
- Ilmul-Saidla
- Kulliyate-Tib
- Mahiyatul-Amraz
- Moalajat Munafe-ul-Aza
- Qabalat-wa-Amraze-Niswan
- Tahaffuzi-wa-Samaji-Tib
- Tashreehul-Badan
Homeopathy
- Homoeopathic Pharmacy
- Homoeopathic Philosophy
- Materia Medica
- Paediatrics
- Practice of Medicine
- Psychiatry Repertory
Siddha
- Aruvai Maruthuvam Surgery
- Gunapadam Pharmacognosy Pharmacology and Pharmaceutics
- Kuzhanthai Maruthuvam Peadiatrics
- Nanju Maruthuvam Toxicology
- Noi Naadal Pathology and diagnostic methods
- Pothu Maruthuvam General Medicine
- Pura Maruthuvam External Therapy
- Siddha Maruthuva Adippadai ariviyal Fundamental Principles of Siddha Medicine
- Siddhar Yoga Maruthuvam Siddhars Yogic Science
- Sool and Magalir Maruthuvam Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Thol Maruthuvam Dermatology
- Varma Maruthuvam Varma Medicine
Commonly asked questions
Candidates need to carry one of the photo identity proof along with the admit card at AIAPGET 2026 centre. In addition, a photo needs to be carried at the exam centre. Check the list of documents to be carried on D-Day:
- Print copy of Admit Card
- One passport size photograph (same as uploaded on the Online Application Form)
- Any one of the authorized Govt. photo IDs (original, valid and nonexpired), viz. PAN card/ Driving License/ Voter ID/ Passport/ Aadhaar Card (With photograph)/ Aadhaar Enrolment No/ Ration Card
- PwD certificate issued by the Competent Authority, if claiming the relaxation under PwD category
Yes. The final answer key for AIAPGET is released along with the result. The provisional answer key is released a day after the exam. Candidates may raise objection against the provisional answer key for AIAPGET if he/she finds any descrepancies in it. But the final answer key can't be challenged in any condition.
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 Pattern
Candidates should have an idea about the AIAPGET 2026 exam pattern so that they know every aspect of test paper, including type of questions asked and weightage. AIAPGET exam pattern comprises important details, including mode, medium, total number of questions, time duration, and marking scheme. As per AIAPGET pattern, the question paper comprises 120 multiple-choice questions of 480 marks.
Exam timing will be 2 hours. NTA will conduct the exam in computer-based mode. As per the marking scheme, candidates will get 4 marks for right and -1 marks for the wrong answers. No mark will be awarded or deducted for unanswered questions.
Commonly asked questions
Candidates will have to login to the official website to download the result. They must enter their roll number, date of birth and the security pin provided to download the AIAPGET result. It must be noted NTA will not send result to individual candidate but he/she will have to download it. Candidates will have to score the minimum cut off marks to qualify for the exam.
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.
AIAPGET 2026 Result
Result: Sep ' 26
NTA will announce AIAPET results on its official website. The result cum scorecard will be uploaded online. Qualified candidates can download scorecard from official website with login details. Scoring minimum cut off percentile is mandatory to become eligible for AIAPGET counselling. The scores will be valid for that particular academic year and it won't be considered next year. Based on the marks secured by candidates, a merit has been prepared. The merit list contains details such as total marks, percentile secured and All India Rank. A separate list has been released for Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and homeopathy.
Commonly asked questions
Following details are menioned on AIAPGET result PDF:
- Name of the candidate
- AIAPGET roll number
- Candidate’s chosen discipline (Ayurveda/ Unani/ Homeopathy/ Siddha)
- Total marks obtained
- Subject-wise scores
- All India Rank Category-wise rank
- Qualifying marks for the category
No. Candidates will have to download AIAPGET result from the official website. Check the steps given below to download AIAPGET result:
- Go to the official website - ntaaiapget.nic.in
- Select “Download result” in the current events section
- Enter the following details, AIAPGET roll number, date of birth, security pin
- Click “submit”
- View the result and check the details mentioned in it
- Download and save the result
A total of 4 rounds of AIAPGET counselling is held for seat allotment. All three rounds except last stray round is held online. Candidates have to register and declare choice for college and course for seat allotment. Registration can be done on the official website. It must be noted registration is allowed only in starting three rounds. No registration is allowed in stray vacancy round AIAPGET counselling. Candidate should ensure that all the information filled in during the online registration/application form is correct and factual. AACCC shall not entertain any request to change/modify/edit/alter the information provided by the candidates.
AIAPGET 2026 Answer Key
Commonly asked questions
National Testing Agency (NTA) releases the answer key for AIAPGET exam. The provisional answer key is uploaded right after the exam while the final answer key is released along with the AIAPGET result. Candidates must note the provisional answer key can be challenged while the final answer key can't be challenged. NTA releases the result based on the final answer key.
Yes, candidates can challenge the answer key by paying INR 200 per question in the given deadline. Answer key is challenged if a candidate finds descrepancies in any question and answer. Candidates must note only the provisional answer key can be challenged while the final answer key can't be challenged. To challenge the answer key candidates have to login with application number and password, and select the number of question to be challenged.
No. NTA doesn't send the AIAPGET answer key on mail. Candidates have to download the provisional answer key from the official website. It must be noted the provisional answer can be challenged in the given deadline. Candidates have to pay INR 200 per question to submit objection against the answer key.
AIAPGET 2026 Cut Off
Commonly asked questions
Qualifying percentile for AIAPGET exam varies as per category of student. For general category, minimum qualifying percentile is 50th, while for SC/ST/OBC, it is 40 percentile. Only those who score minimum cut off as per category are declared qualified for exam.
AIAGPET cutoff is released by National Testing Agency (NTA) and participating institutes also release their individual cutoff for granting admission through AIAGPET scores. The cut off is released after result announcement. It must be noted candidates will have to score the minimum cut off to qualify for AIAPGET exam.
If a candidate does not secure marks as per the required qualifying percentile mentioned for a particular category then he/she will not be declared qualified for AIAPGET exam. Which means, he/she will not be able to participate in the counselling process for seat allotment.
AIAPGET 2026 Counselling
Commonly asked questions
AIAPGET counselling starts with online registration. Registration can be done on the official website, aaccc.gov.in. Apart from registration, the counselling process involves choice filling of college and course. Steps of the counselling process are given below:
- Step 1: Registration for AACCC-PG Counseling
- Step 2: Payment of Counseling Fee (Non-Refundable Registration Fee + Security Deposit Money)
- Step 3: Choice filling and locking Step
- 4: Release of Seat allotment list (Result Publication)
- Step 5: Reporting to the allotted college.
- Step 6: Submit willingness for up-gradation of the seat
NTA will conduct AIAPGET counselling in online mode. Candidates have to register online to participate in the counselling. Eligible candidates who qualify the exam can register on the official website for the counselling. After that, they have to pay fee to complete the registration process. After registration, candidates have to declare choices for college and course seeking admission into. Four rounds of counselling will be held for All India Quota seats.
AIAPGET 2026: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
NTA released the AIAPGET 2026 admit card on August 18. The NTA AIAPGET exam was held on August 22.
AIAPGET 2026 question paper with recorded response will be released a week after exam. Along with question paper, NTA will also release provisional answer key. Candidates have to download question paper and answer key from the official website, exams.ac.in/aiapget. Provisional answer key can be challenged by paying INR 200 per question.
AIAPGET Exam
Student Forum
Answered a week ago
Unani recorded the highest General/EWS cutoff among the four streams in 2024. The minimum mark was 157. In 2025, this range shifted lower across most streams compared with the previous year.
S
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
No. NTA releases the AIAPGET cutoff only after the exam and result. AIAPGET 2026 is scheduled for 22 August 2026. Candidates can currently refer to the 2024 and 2025 trend only.
S
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
The AIAPGET 2025 cutoff for the General/EWS category in Ayurveda ranged from 101 to 381 marks. This differs slightly from the 2024 cutoff of 123 to 389 marks for the same category.
S
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
NTA usually sets a 50th percentile for General/EWS candidates and a 40th percentile for OBC, SC and ST. UR/EWS-PwD candidates need the 45th percentile. These percentiles are expected to stay similar for AIAPGET 2026.
S
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
The AIAPGET 2026 exam is scheduled for 22 August 2026. It is a computer-based test with 120 MCQs. Candidates get 2 hours to complete it. The exam covers Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Siddha and Unani streams.
S
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Yes, the NTA released the AIAPGET admit card 2026 on its official website. The candidates can download their AIAPGET hall ticket to know their exam centre and shift timing.
A
Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
Yes, the NTA has revised the internship completion cutoff date for the AIAPGET 2026 exam. Candidates whose internships will be completed on or before October 31 can now apply for the exam.
Earlier, this date was August 31, 2026.
R
Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
The NTA conducted the AIAPGET 2026 exam on August 22 at 122 exam centres across the nation. The AIAPGET 2026 admit card was released on August 18.
S
Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
The AIAPGET 2026 applications were started online. The last date to apply online for the exam was July 30. The candidates were allowed to make corrections in their application form on August 1 and 2.
M
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
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.
V
Contributor-Level 6
Which stream had the highest AIAPGET cutoff in recent years?