AIAPGET 2026 Highlights
The All India AYUSH Post Graduate Entrance Test (AIAPGET) is the national entrance exam for postgraduate courses in Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy. It is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
- Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA)
- Exam Level: National (postgraduate)
- Mode of Exam: Computer-based test (CBT)
- Frequency: Once a year
- Courses: MD/MS and PG Diploma in Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy
- Counselling: AYUSH Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC)
- Official Website: exams.nta.ac.in/AIAPGET
AIAPGET 2026 Dates
| Event | Date |
| Exam | 22 August 2026 |
| Re-exam (for affected Jaipur candidates) | 1 September 2026 |
| Result | 18 September 2026 |
AIAPGET 2027 dates have not been announced yet. NTA usually publishes them on exams.nta.ac.in/AIAPGET.
Who Can Appear for AIAPGET?
- Indian citizens with a BAMS, BUMS, BSMS or BHMS degree from a recognised institution.
- Compulsory rotating internship completed by the date set in the bulletin (31 October 2026 for the 2026 cycle).
- Permanent or provisional registration with the relevant State or Central Council.
- There is no limit on the number of attempts.
AIAPGET Exam Pattern
| Item | Details |
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Questions | 120 MCQs |
| Total marks | 480 |
| Marking | +4 for a correct answer, −1 for a wrong answer |
AIAPGET Result and Counselling
NTA publishes the result and scorecards on its AIAPGET website. All-India quota counselling for government, government-aided, central and deemed universities is conducted by AACCC; state-quota seats are filled through state counselling authorities.
FAQs on AIAPGET
Who conducts AIAPGET?
The National Testing Agency (NTA).
When was the AIAPGET 2026 result declared?
On 18 September 2026.
Is there negative marking in AIAPGET?
Yes. Each wrong answer costs 1 mark; each correct answer earns 4.
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