AIAPGET 2026 : Application Form, Exam Date, Eligibility, Pattern, Registration, Syllabus
AIAPGET 2026 is the national entrance exam for postgraduate AYUSH courses like MD/MS in Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Unani, and Siddha, tentatively scheduled for the first week of July 2026. To be eligible, candidates must have a BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, or BSMS degree and complete a one-year internship before the specified cutoff date. There is no age limit, and no limit on the number of times a candidate can take the exam.
Eligibility
- Educational Qualification: A valid BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, or BSMS degree from a recognized institution.
- Internship: Completion of a one-year compulsory rotatory internship by the official deadline.
- Registration: A mandatory provisional or permanent registration certificate from the Central or State AYUSH Council.
- Age Limit: There is no upper age limit for candidates.
- Attempt Limit: There is no limit on the number of times a candidate can take the exam.
Exam details
- Exam: All India AYUSH Post Graduate Entrance Test (AIAPGET).
- Purpose: Admission to postgraduate (MD/MS) courses in Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Unani, and Siddha.
- Tentative Exam Date: First week of July 2026.
- Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA).
Important notes for provisional candidates
- Candidates who are in the final phase of their internship can apply provisionally.
- They must complete the internship by the deadline to be eligible for counseling and admission.
Preparation resources
- Syllabus: The official syllabus can be downloaded from the NTA AIAPGET website.
- Study Material: Review undergraduate textbooks and class notes, focusing on both traditional and modern science subjects, as both are included in the syllabus.
- Practice: Use previous years' question papers and mock tests to prepare.