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The AIAPGET 2026 exam is expected to be conducted in July 2026 by NTA across 90+ cities in India. Conducted by the NTA, it includes 120 MCQs for admission to MD/MS/PG Diploma courses in Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Unani, and Siddha. (Reference: AIAPGET 2025 was conducted on 4 July 2025.)
The NTA AIAPGET 2026 information bulletin and application form are expected to be released in the first week of May 2026 on exams.nta.ac.in/AIAPGET, with a ~20-day application window. Admit cards are released a few days before the exam, and results follow within ~4-6 weeks.
By the end of this blog, you will know
- Step-by-step details of the AIAPGET 2026 application process, eligibility criteria, and required documents.
- The full exam schedule, admit card instructions, exam pattern, and syllabus structure.
- Information about counselling rounds and how seats are allotted for MD/MS/PG Diploma courses.
What is the AIAPGET exam?
The AIAPGET is a national-level exam held annually for students who want to pursue postgraduate studies in Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Siddha, or Unani. Organised by the NTA on behalf of the Ministry of AYUSH, this computer-based exam serves as the sole entrance route for MD, MS, and PG Diploma courses in the AYUSH streams.
Candidates who meet the minimum qualifying percentile become eligible for admission through centralised counselling conducted by the AYUSH Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC). Selections are purely merit-based, depending on the scores obtained in AIAPGET.
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Key Highlights of AIAPGET Exam 2026
Before starting your preparation, it's important to understand the structure and scope of the AIAPGET exam 2026. Here's a summary of essential exam information (verified for the AIAPGET 2026 cycle; exam pattern unchanged from 2025):
Particular | Details |
Full Exam Name | All India AYUSH Postgraduate Entrance Test (AIAPGET) |
Conducting Authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
Exam Category | National-level PG Entrance Exam |
Exam Frequency | Once a year |
Exam Format | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
Courses Covered | MD, MS, PG Diploma in Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha & Homeopathy |
Number of Questions | 120 (Objective type) |
Total Marks | 480 |
Exam Duration | 2 Hours |
Marking Scheme | +4 for each correct answer, -1 for each incorrect answer |
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Total Number of Seats (2025 reference) | 2,274 (2026 seat matrix to be released by Ministry of AYUSH) |
Application Fee (per 2025 cycle) | ₹2,700 (General/OBC), ₹2,450 (Gen-EWS), ₹1,800 (SC/ST/PwD) — 2026 fee to be confirmed in official notification |
Total Candidates Registered (2024 reference) | 40,123 |
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AIAPGET 2026 Important Dates
Here's the expected AIAPGET 2026 schedule. All dates are tentative until the official notification is released by NTA:
Event | Expected Date (2026 cycle) |
Information Bulletin & Application Start | Expected: First week of May 2026 |
Application Last Date | Expected: Late May 2026 (~20-day window) |
Admit Card Release | Expected: A few days before exam (late June 2026) |
AIAPGET 2026 Exam | Expected: July 2026 |
Declaration of Results | Expected: August 2026 (~4-6 weeks after exam) |
AACCC Counselling | Expected: August-October 2026 |
Reference (AIAPGET 2025 cycle, for context): AIAPGET 2025 was held on 4 July 2025, admit card released 30 June 2025, registrations ran 9 May to 8 June 2025, internship deadline 31 July (AYUSH) / 31 August (Homeopathy).
How to Apply for AIAPGET 2026?
The online application process for AIAPGET 2026 will be managed by the National Testing Agency (NTA) through its official portal. Since the exam is held for multiple AYUSH disciplines, candidates must ensure they select the correct stream — Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Unani, or Siddha — while filling the form.
Application steps (same as previous cycles): Visit www.aiapget.nta.ac.in → Register with valid email/mobile → Fill the application form → Choose your discipline → Upload required documents → Pay the application fee → Review and submit.
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AIAPGET 2026 Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility criteria for AIAPGET 2026 (unchanged from 2025 cycle):
Eligibility Criteria | Requirement |
Educational Qualification | Must hold a degree in BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS, or Graded BHMS from a recognised institute |
Provisional Certificate | Candidates with a provisional pass certificate (as per IMCC 1970 / HCC 1973) are also eligible |
Registration | Must possess a permanent or provisional registration certificate issued by CCIM/CCH/state boards/universities |
Internship Requirement | Should have completed a one-year internship or be likely to complete it by 31 August 2026 (as per NCH guidelines) |
Age Limit | There is no upper age limit for appearing in AIAPGET 2026 |
Number of Attempts | NTA has not specified any attempt limit; candidates can appear multiple times if needed |
AIAPGET 2026 Exam Pattern
AIAPGET 2026 will be conducted in computer-based format (unchanged from 2025): 120 multiple-choice questions in 2 hours, 480 total marks, +4 per correct answer, -1 per incorrect, 0 for unattempted. Syllabus based on UG curriculum of the selected discipline. Medium: Ayurveda (English & Hindi), Unani (English & Urdu), Siddha (English & Tamil), Homeopathy (English only).
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AIAPGET 2026 Subject-Wise Syllabus
The syllabus for AIAPGET 2026 is based on UG curriculum across four streams (unchanged from 2025): Ayurveda — Agada Tantra, Ayurveda Samhita evam Siddhant, Dravyaguna Vigyana, Kayachikitsa, Kriya Sharira, Rachana Sharira, Roga Nidana, Rasa Shastra, Rasayana, Panchakarma, Kaumarabhritya, Prasuti, Shalakya Tantra, Shalya Tantra, Swasthavritta, Yoga, etc. Unani — Kulliyate-Tib, Tashreehul-Badan, Mahiyatul-Amraz, Ilmul-Advia, Moalajat, Ilaj-bit-Tadabeer, etc. Homeopathy — Homoeopathic Philosophy, Materia Medica, Practice of Medicine, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, Homoeopathic Pharmacy, Repertory. Siddha — Siddha Maruthuva Adippadai, Noi Naadal, Gunapadam, Aruvai Maruthuvam, Kuzhanthai Maruthuvam, Pura Maruthuvam, Nanju Maruthuvam, etc. Refer to the official NTA AIAPGET PDF for the complete subject-wise topic breakdown.
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AIAPGET 2026 Admit Card
Once the AIAPGET 2026 application is submitted, candidates can download their admit cards from the official NTA portal a few days before the exam. The admit card will not be sent via post or email. It contains the exam date, reporting time, centre address, and exam instructions.
What to Carry on AIAPGET 2026 Exam Day?
- Printed copy of AIAPGET 2026 admit card
- One passport-sized photo (same as uploaded in the application)
- A valid, original photo ID (Aadhaar card, Passport, Voter ID, Driving Licence, etc.)
What Not to Carry to the Exam Centre?
- Mobile phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth devices, pagers, calculators, cameras
- Printed/written materials, books, notebooks, loose sheets
- Geometry boxes, pencil boxes, handbags, wallets, metallic items
- Edibles, tea/coffee, cold drinks, or water bottles (except for diabetic candidates)
- Smoking, spitting, or chewing tobacco/gutka is strictly prohibited inside the venue
AIAPGET 2026 Cut-Off
The AIAPGET 2026 cut-off scores will be declared shortly after NTA releases the results. Your rank and marks will play a crucial role in determining which institutes you're eligible for during counselling. Below is the expected category-wise cut-off (based on past trends):
Category | Expected Percentile | Expected Score Range (Out of 480) |
General (UR) | 50th percentile | 340 – 360 |
EWS | 50th percentile | 340 – 360 |
UR – PwD | 45th percentile | 310 – 330 |
SC / ST / OBC (including NCL) | 40th percentile | 280 – 300 |
SC / ST / OBC – PwD | 40th percentile | 280 – 300 |
AIAPGET 2026 Result & Answer Key
The AIAPGET 2026 result is expected in August 2026 on the official NTA portal. The result will show total marks, percentile, and All India Rank (AIR). Only those who achieve the minimum qualifying percentile will be eligible for counselling. Score is valid for the 2026-27 academic cycle only.
The AIAPGET 2026 answer key will be released in two phases on ntaaiapget.nic.in: a provisional key (a few days after the exam, with objection window at ₹200 per question) followed by the final answer key (released with results, binding and non-contestable).
AIAPGET 2026 Counselling Process
Candidates who qualify for AIAPGET 2026 will be invited to participate in the centralised counselling process managed by the AYUSH Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC). Steps:
- Step 1: Register on the official AACCC counselling portal.
- Step 2: Fill in your preferred courses and colleges.
- Step 3: Seat allotment based on merit and reservation criteria.
- Step 4: Report to the allotted institute with required documents.
The counselling will cover All India Quota seats across government, private, and deemed AYUSH colleges.
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Top AIAPGET Participating Colleges
Select institutions offering postgraduate AYUSH courses through AIAPGET counselling include (unchanged from 2025 cycle):
Ayurveda
Dr NRS Government Ayurvedic College Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh), Government Ayurvedic College Guwahati (Assam), Ch. Brahm Prakash Ayurveda Charak Sansthan Delhi, Shri N.P. Awasthi Govt. Ayurveda College Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Amrita School of Ayurveda Kollam (Kerala), Dayanand Ayurvedic Medical College Siwan (Bihar), Bharatiya Sanskriti Prabodhini's Gomantak Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya Shiroda (Goa).
Homoeopathy
Nehru Homoeopathic Medical College Delhi, Government Homoeopathic Medical College Kozhikode (Kerala), Government Homoeopathic Medical College Bhopal (MP), Dr Gururaju Govt. Homoeopathic Medical College Krishna (AP), JSPS Govt. Homoeopathic Medical College Hyderabad (Telangana).
Unani
School of Unani Medical Education & Research at Jamia Hamdard (Delhi), Govt. Nizamia Tibbia College Charminar (Telangana), Jamia Tibbiya Deoband (UP), Central Research Institute of Unani Medicine Hyderabad, National Institute of Unani Medicine Bangalore.
Siddha
National Institute of Siddha Chennai, Govt. Siddha Medical College Palayamkottai, Govt. Siddha Medical College Chennai (all Tamil Nadu).
Whether you're aiming for MD, MS, or a PG Diploma in Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, or Homeopathy, AIAPGET 2026 is your gateway. From understanding the syllabus to staying updated on key dates, every step matters. Make sure to stay organised, check official notifications regularly, and be ready for counselling once results are out.
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