The NTA will conduct the AIAPGET 2026 exam today n CBT mode. There will be two examination shift. The first exam shift will take place from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and second exam shift will be held from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Check exam date, examination pattern, reporting time, shift details, exam difficulty level, good attempt questions and other details below.
The AIAPGET (All India AYUSH Post Graduate Entrance Test) will be conducted on August 22, 2026 by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in online mode. AIAPGET 2026 will be conducted in CBT (Computer-Based Test) format. The exam will be held in two shifts. The first exam shift will be conducted for Ayurveda from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon; on the other hand, the second exam shift will take place for Homoeopathy, Siddha, and Unani from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
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The AIAPGET exam will have a time duration of two hours in online mode. Candidates must arrive at least 120 minutes prior to the commencement of the examination and gate closing. The AIAPGET 2026 will be conducted in 122 examination centres across the nation. Each state will have some exam centres for candidates. The total marks for the AIAPGET 2026 is 480 marks.
- AIAPGET 2026 Shift Timing
- AIAPGET 2026 Exam Pattern, Negative Marking
- AIAPGET 2026 Exam Difficulty Level
- AIAPGET 2026 Good Attempt Questions:
AIAPGET 2026 Shift Timing
The candidates can see the AIAPGET exam shift timing below:
| Events | Details |
|---|---|
| AIAPGET 2026 Exam Shift for Ayurveda | 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon |
| AIAPGET 2026 Exam Shift for Homoeopathy, Siddha, and Unani | 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
| AIAPGET 2026 Reporting Time | 2 hours prior to the exam shift |
| AIAPGET 2026 Total Marks | 480 Marks |
The shift timing was notified in the AIAPGET admit card.
AIAPGET 2026 Exam Pattern, Negative Marking
The AIAPGET 2026 exam will consist of a total of 120 MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions) carrying a total of 480 marks. Candidates must note that there will be a negative marking of -1 for every incorrect answer. Also, +4 marks will be awarded for every correct response; no marks will be awarded and deducted for the unattempted questions by the candidates. Candidates must go through the AIAPGET previous years' question papers to understand the examination pattern. Candidates will be provided 2 hours to complete the exam.
| Number of Answers |
Marks Awarded |
|---|---|
| For every correct answer |
+4 marks will be awarded |
| For every incorrect answer | -1 marks will be deducted |
| For every unanswered question | no marks will be given or deducted |
AIAPGET 2026 Exam Difficulty Level
The AIAPGET 2026 examination difficulty level will be moderate to difficult according to past years trends. You can check the difficulty level for each section below:
| Subjects | Difficulty Level | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Ayurveda | To be Notified | English and Hindi Language |
| Unani | To be Notified | English and Urdu Language |
| Siddha | To be Notified | English and Tamil Language |
| Homeopathy | To be Notified | English Language only |
AIAPGET 2026 Good Attempt Questions:
The candidates must attain the minimum passing criteria i.e 50 per cent in the AIAPGET 2026 exam. Candidates have to achieve at least 65 to 70 per cent in the exam to be eligible for a desirable course and institute. Candidates are advised to prepare strategically. All the Best.

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Student Forum
Answered 18 hours 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.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 18 hours 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.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 18 hours 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.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 18 hours 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.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 18 hours 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.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 days ago
Yes, the NTA has 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.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 weeks 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.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
The NTA will conduct the AIAPGET 2026 exam on August 22 at 122 exam centres across the nation. The AIAPGET 2026 admit card will be released by August 12.
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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.
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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.
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