AIAPGET 2026
AIAPGET 2026 (All India AYUSH Postgraduate Entrance Test) notification and official dates are expected to be released soon by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The exam is tentatively scheduled for July 2026 for admission to MD/MS and PG Diploma courses in Ayurveda, Homoeopathy, Unani, and Siddha streams across India.
This national-level computer-based test serves as the single entrance examination for postgraduate AYUSH courses. Aspirants can expect the application form in May-June 2026, followed by admit card release in June 2026. The exam is conducted by NTA on behalf of the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
AIAPGET 2026: Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | AIAPGET 2026 (All India AYUSH Postgraduate Entrance Test) |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Level | National |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Tentative Exam Date | July 2026 |
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Purpose | Admission to AYUSH PG courses (MD/MS/PG Diploma) |
| Official Website | exams.nta.ac.in |
| Number of Questions | 120 |
| Total Marks | 480 |
What is AIAPGET 2026?
AIAPGET stands for All India AYUSH Postgraduate Entrance Test. It is the gateway exam for admission to various postgraduate courses in the AYUSH system of medicine, including Ayurveda, Homoeopathy, Unani, and Siddha.
The exam is conducted once a year in online CBT mode. Qualifying AIAPGET 2026 is mandatory for All India Quota seats as well as many state counselling processes.
AIAPGET 2026 Important Dates (Tentative)
| Event | Tentative Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | March – April 2026 |
| Online Application Start | May – June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | June 2026 |
| Correction Window | June 2026 |
| City Intimation Slip | June 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | June 2026 |
| AIAPGET 2026 Exam Date | July 2026 |
| Result Declaration | August 2026 |
AIAPGET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold a BAMS / BUMS / BSMS / BHMS / Graded BHMS degree (or provisional pass certificate) from a recognized university.
- Must have completed or be likely to complete one-year compulsory internship by the specified cutoff date (usually 31 August of the admission year).
- Permanent or provisional registration with the respective AYUSH council or state board is required.
- There is no upper age limit and no limit on number of attempts.
AIAPGET 2026 Exam Pattern
- Mode: Computer-Based Test
- Duration: 120 minutes
- Questions: 120 objective-type (MCQs)
- Total Marks: 480
- Marking Scheme: +4 for correct answer, -1 for incorrect answer, 0 for unattempted
- Medium: English & Hindi (Ayurveda), English & Urdu (Unani), English & Tamil (Siddha), English only (Homoeopathy)
How to Apply for AIAPGET 2026 (When Application Opens)
- Visit the official website exams.nta.ac.in.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number
- Fill personal, educational and contact details
- Upload scanned documents and pay the application fee
- Submit and download the confirmation page
AIAPGET 2026 Admit Card
The AIAPGET 2026 admit card will be released online a few days before the exam. Candidates can download it using their Application Number and Date of Birth / Password from the official website.
