AIAPGET Exam 2026: Dates, Application Form, Admit Card, Answer Key, Result

AIAPGET Exam Highlights 2026

AIAPGET Exam 2026

The All India AYUSH Post Graduate Entrance Test (AIAPGET) 2026 is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency for admission to postgraduate AYUSH courses in Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy across India. The AIAPGET application form 2026 will be open on May to June 2026*. Interested candidates should visit the official website exams.nta.ac.in for submission of the forms. The application fee is likely to be INR 2,700 for General and OBC candidates and INR 1,800 for SC, ST, EWS, and PwD candidates. 

The AIAPGET Exam 2026 will be held online in computer-based mode on July 2026*, featuring 120 multiple-choice questions to be answered in 2 hours. The exam offers 4 marks for each correct answer and deducts 1 mark for each incorrect response, with a total of 480 marks. The medium varies by discipline: Ayurveda (English/Hindi), Unani (English/Urdu), Homeopathy (English), and Siddha (English/Tamil). 

Interested candidates must have a BAMS, BUMS, BSMS, or BHMS degree (or a provisional pass certificate) from a recognized university, and must complete their one-year internship by the specified date (July 31, 2026, or August 31, 2026, depending on the discipline). 

AIAPGET Admit Card 2026

The AIAPGET Admit Card 2026 will be released few days before the examination by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The AIAPGET Exam 2026 will be scheduled July 2026*. The official admit card will be released on June 2026*, and hence, it is mandatory to carry it on the day of the examination. Candidates who have successfully submitted their application form and meet eligibility criteria can download the admit card from the official website exams.nta.ac.in/AIAPGET by logging in with their application number and date of birth. 

The admit card includes your name, roll number, application number, discipline, date of birth, exam date and time, and address of the exam centre. Candidates should carefully check all details for accuracy, and any discrepancies should be reported to NTA immediately for correction. Along with the admit card, NTA will also release an advance city intimation slip, informing candidates of their allotted exam city, which can also be downloaded from the official website. On exam day, candidates must bring a printed copy of the admit card, a valid photo ID, and the self-declaration form (as per NTA instructions) to the exam centre.

AIAPGET Answer Key 2026 

The AIAPGET Answer key 2026 will be released online by the National Testing Agency (NTA) shortly after the exam, which is scheduled for July 2026*. Initially, a provisional answer key will be published for all four disciplines Ayurveda, Homoeopathy, Unani, and Siddha on the official website. Candidates can download the answer key by logging in with their application number and password. 

If candidates find discrepancies, they can challenge the provisional answer key by paying a fee of 200 per question within the specified window. After reviewing all challenges, NTA will release the final answer key, which can't be challenged further. The answer key helps candidates estimate their probable scores before the official results are declared. The final result will be prepared based on this final answer key. 

AIAPGET Result 2026  

The AIAPGET Result 2026 will be declared online by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in August 2026*. Candidates can check and download their results and scorecards from the official website by entering their application number and date of birth. 

The result will be released in the form of a scorecard, mentioning details such as the candidate’s name, roll number, discipline (Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, Homoeopathy), total marks obtained, All India Rank, category-wise rank, and cutoff marks. Separate merit lists will be published for each discipline, and only those who meet the minimum qualifying cutoff will be eligible for counselling and admission. The result is valid only for the 2026-27 academic session.

AIAPGET 2026 Counselling and Seat Allotment Process

After the AIAPGET 2026 results are declared, qualified candidates must participate in the centralized counselling process to secure admission to postgraduate AYUSH courses. Below is a detailed step-wise counselling and seat allotment process:

Step 1: After the AIAPGET 2026 results are announced, verify score, rank, and qualifying status on the official website.

Step 2: Qualified candidates must register online on the AACCC (AYUSH Admissions Central Counselling Committee) portal within the given dates and pay the required counselling registration and security deposit fees as per your category and choice of institute.

Step 3: Fill in your preferred courses and colleges, then lock your choices before the deadline. Now, candidates are allotted a seat based on your rank, preferences, reservation, and seat availability. 

Step 4: The allotment result is published online. If allotted a seat, download the allotment letter from the portal.

Step 4: Report to the allotted college with all required documents for verification and admission confirmation within the specified period.

AIAPGET Exam 2026 Pattern & Marking Scheme

Understanding the AIAPGET exam 2026 pattern is essential for effective preparation and optimal performance. The exam is conducted in a computer-based (online) mode and consists only of multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Each discipline Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Unani, and Siddha has its own language options for the question paper. The test duration is 2 hours, and there is a provision for negative marking, making accuracy important. Here are the key details:

AIAPGET Syllabus 2026 

The AIAPGET 2026 syllabus covers four main disciplines Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Unani, and Siddha each with its own set of core subjects and topics. The syllabus is based on the graduate-level curriculum for each system and includes both foundational concepts and applied knowledge. Candidates should thoroughly review the subject-wise topics to ensure comprehensive preparation. 

AIAPGET Eligibility Criteria 2026

Below are the detailed eligibility criteria candidates need to check before applying for the exam:

• Candidates must have a BAMS, BUMS, BSMS, BHMS, or Graded BHMS degree, or a provisional pass certificate under the IMCC 1970 or HCC 1973 Act.
• Candidates need to complete a one-year compulsory internship till the date of 31 July 2026 for the Indian System of Medicine and 31 August 2026 for the National Commission of Homeopathy. 
• Applicants must have a permanent or provisional registration certificate for their degree, issued by the relevant state or central council (CCIM, CCH, SCIM, SCH, NCH, or a recognized university).
• Candidates must be Indian citizens. 

AIAPGET Application Form 2026

The AIAPGET Application Form 2026 will be released on May 2026*, with the deadlines set for June 2026*. Candidates first need to register by providing basic details such as name, date of birth, email, and mobile number to generate a login ID and password. After logging in, applicants should fill out the application form with personal, academic, and contact details, select three preferred exam cities, and upload scanned images of their photograph and signature in the specified format. 

The final step was paying the application fee online using net banking, debit/credit card, or UPI. After successful fee payment, candidates were advised to download and print the confirmation page for future reference. The application fee is INR 2,700 for General and OBC candidates and INR 1,800 for SC, ST, EWS, and PwD candidates. Candidates were also provided with a correction window from June 2026* to edit any errors made while filling out the application form.

AIAPGET 2026 Application Fees

AIAPGET Cutoff 2026

The AIAPGET Cutoff 2026 is the minimum score and percentile candidates must achieve to qualify for postgraduate AYUSH admissions. The cutoff is announced by NTA after the exam and varies by category, discipline, and exam year. For General and EWS candidates, the qualifying cutoff is the 50th percentile, while for OBC, SC, and ST, it is the 40th percentile, and for General/EWS-PwD, it is the 45th percentile. Candidates who meet or exceed these percentiles are eligible for counselling and admission.

AIAPGET Exam 2026 Important Dates