NTA will conduct AIAPGET 2025 online. Read the article below to know more about the examination, preparation tips and the best books for AIAPGET. Candidates have to register online and submit application form for AIAPGET exam.
All India AYUSH Postgraduate Entrance Test (AIAPGET) is a single entrance examination for admission to PG courses in the fields of Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Siddha and Unani. Candidates preparing for this examination often get confused as to what to expect in AIAPGET 2025. For ease of understanding, one can consider AIAPGET as four different examinations that happen to have the same pattern. The question paper for every discipline will be different in AIAPGET 2025. The syllabus and eligibility requirement is also different for various courses.
What remains common for the entrance test is the pattern and hence, the preparation. So how to prepare for AIAPGET 2025? In this article, we have covered a few tips on AIAPGET preparation and the best books to begin with. Candidates must refer these books for AIAPGET 2025 preparations.
- How to prepare for AIAPGET 2025?
- AIAPGET Preparation: Best Books
- AIAPGET 2025: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How to prepare for AIAPGET 2025?
AIAPGET Preparation Tip #01: The best time to start preparing
The curriculum of the AYUSH UG courses is very complex. It is completely different from what one has studied up to Class XII. To understand and get a clarity of the concepts in AYUSH disciplines, a candidate needs at least 3-4 years. Thus, experts suggest that the best time to start preparing for AIAPGET is in the fourth year of the AYUSH UG degree course.
AIAPGET Preparation Tip #02: Understanding the exam pattern
The next step is to understand the AIAPGET exam pattern. The pattern remains constant for all four streams. There will be 120 multiple choice questions in the examination which have to be solved in 120 minutes. Also, there will be negative marking in the examination. The preparation for AIAPGET 2025 must be done taking into consideration all the key parameters of the exam pattern.
AIAPGET 2025 Exam Pattern
| Name of the examination |
All India AYUSH Postgraduate Entrance Test |
| Mode of the examination |
Online |
| Duration of the examination |
120 minutes |
| Total number of questions asked |
120 |
| Total marks |
480 |
| Type of questions |
MCQ |
| Negative marking |
Yes |
AIAPGET Preparation Tip #03: Referring to the question papers of previous years
All those preparing for AIAPGET 2025 must refer to the question papers of the previous years. This will help in understanding what type of questions can be asked in the examination. They will also familiarize the aspirants with the examination and give them a fair idea of what can be expected on the exam day.
AIAPGET Preparation Tip #04: Filling the gaps and understanding the syllabus
AIAPGET syllabus is very important during the preparation phase. While everything in the syllabus is a part of the undergraduate degree curriculum, students often miss a few things while in college. Also, AIAPGET has objective-type questions, implying that the questions asked in this examination will be direct. Therefore, it is important to go through AIAPGET syllabus during the preparation phase to make sure that nothing is being omitted. All candidates in the AIAPGET preparation phase must make sure that they cover the topics that were left earlier.
AIAPGET Preparation Tip #05: Taking mock tests
The last and final tip for the preparation of AIAPGET 2025 is solving mock tests or sample papers regularly. During the examination, a candidate gets a minute to attempt a question. To be able to answer these accurately, one needs to develop the habit of solving questions with speed while maintaining the accuracy. This can be achieved only with the help of mock tests/sample papers. Candidates must ensure that they are solving at least two full tests in a month during the preparation phase of AIAPGET 2025.
Commonly asked questions
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.
AIAPGET Preparation: Best Books
There are many books that can be referred to for the preparation of AIAPGET 2025. A few books that were suggested by experts in fields of Ayurveda, Homeopathy and Unani, have been listed below. Suggestions for AIAPGET preparation books for Siddha can be given in the comment section below.
AIAPGET books 2025
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Homeopathy |
|---|---|
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AIAPGET 2025: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. Who conducts AIAPGET 2025 exam?
Q. When will NTA start registration for AIAPGET 2025 exam?
Q. Will AIAPGET 2025 exam be held in pen and paper mode?
Q. What is the deadline to submit AIAPGET 2025 application form?
Q. When will AIAGET 2025 exam held?
Q. How many questions will be there in the exam?
Q. Will there be a negative marking in AIAPGET 2024?
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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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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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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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Nehru Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital AIAPGET cutoff 2025 was released for admission to the MD course for various All India categories.
For the General AI category, the cutoff was only published for admission to the MD in Homeopathy (Practice of Medicine) course, with the cutoff being 3 ac
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Yes, you could get into the National Homeopathy Research Institute in Mental Health with a rank of 100 in the AIAPGET entrance examination if you belong to the General AI category.
This category had the maximum cutoff rank of 152. Both of the courses offered for this category can be availed with a r
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Answered a week ago
To get into the National Homeopathy Research Institute In Mental Health for the MD course, students have to first appear in the AIAPGET entrance examination and then undergo the counselling process to be considered eligible for admission.
The minimum AIAPGET cutoff rank required would depend on the
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National Homeopathy Research Institute in Mental Health MD cutoff 2025 for the OBC category students belonging to the All India quota fell in the ranges between 121 and 147 according to the 3 rounds of seat allotment. As per this range, the toughest course for admission was MD (Hom.) in Practice of
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To check the merit list for admission to the Mahesh Bhattacharya Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, students would have to go to the official website of AACCC (Ayush Admissions Central Counselling Committee) for merit lists for the All India Quota.
The merit list is declared after the result
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To be selected for the MD course and its various specialisations at this institute, candidates need to first appear in the AIAPGET entrance examination, attain valid ranks and then appear in the counselling process to be considered for a seat.
The minimum rank required varied by categories and the c
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Yes, you can get admission at this institute, with a rank of 100, if you belong to the General AI category. As per the Mahesh Bhattacharya Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital MD cutoff 2025, the overall range fell between 93 and 178 for this category. Hence, students with a rank of 100 can ava
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