AIAPGET 2027
National Testing Agency (NTA), on Behalf of NCISM and NCH
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Overview
AIAPGET is the NTA-conducted entrance test for MD/MS in Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy. Dates for the 2027 cycle are not announced yet. The National Testing Agency (NTA) holds the All India Ayush Post Graduate Entrance Test on behalf of the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) and the National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH), in consultation with the Ministry of Ayush. As per the 2026 information bulletin, it is the common entrance test for All India Quota and State Quota MD/MS seats, and no other Ayush college or university runs a separate entrance exam for these courses in that session. The 2026 test (academic session 2026-27) had 51,482 registered candidates, of whom 49,864 appeared, at 205 centres in 104 cities.
AIAPGET at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | National Testing Agency (NTA), on behalf of NCISM and NCH |
| Level | Postgraduate entrance test for Ayush graduates |
| Purpose | Admission to MD/MS courses in Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (All India Quota and State Quota seats) |
| Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Frequency | One test per academic session (the 2026 test was held on 22 August 2026) |
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Questions and marks | 120 multiple-choice questions, 480 marks |
| Languages | Ayurveda: Hindi and English; Homoeopathy: English only; Siddha: Tamil and English; Unani: Urdu and English |
| Application fee (2026 cycle) | General (UR) ₹2,700; General-EWS/OBC-NCL ₹2,450; SC/ST/PwBD/Third Gender ₹1,800, plus bank or gateway charges |
| Exam centres (2026) | 205 centres in 104 cities |
| Official website | exams.nta.nic.in/AIAPGET |
Important dates (AIAPGET 2027)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Applications open | Not announced yet |
| Applications close | Not announced yet |
| Correction window | Not announced yet |
| Admit card | Not announced yet |
| Exam | Not announced yet |
| Provisional answer key and challenge window | Not announced yet |
| Result | Not announced yet |
| Counselling (AACCC for All India Quota; state or UT authorities for State quota) | Not announced yet |
Previous cycle: AIAPGET 2026 dates
| Event | Date (2026 cycle) |
|---|---|
| Applications | 10 July 2026 to 30 July 2026 (form until 9:00 PM, fee until 11:59 PM) |
| Correction window | 1 to 2 August 2026 |
| Exam | 22 August 2026; re-examination for 49 affected candidates at Jaipur on 1 September 2026 |
| Result and NTA scores | 18 September 2026 |
AIAPGET 2026: candidates, cut-offs and counselling
| Subject | Registered | Appeared |
|---|---|---|
| Ayurveda | 36,979 | 35,838 |
| Homoeopathy | 10,992 | 10,643 |
| Siddha | 766 | 734 |
| Unani | 2,745 | 2,649 |
| Total | 51,482 | 49,864 |
Of the 49,864 candidates who appeared in 2026, 31,178 were women and 18,686 were men; by category, 16,782 were General, 3,822 General-EWS, 21,019 OBC-NCL, 6,025 SC and 2,216 ST. In NTA's result release of 18 September 2026, the Ayurveda qualifying cut-offs were the 50th percentile for UR/EWS candidates, the 40th percentile for OBC, SC and ST candidates and the 45th percentile for UR/EWS-PwD candidates. NTA has no role in counselling: the Ayush Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC) counsels for All India Quota seats, and the designated state or UT authorities counsel for State/UT quota seats on the basis of AIAPGET merit.
Sources: AIAPGET 2026 information bulletin, NTA public notice of 22 July 2026, NTA result press release of 18 September 2026 and the NTA AIAPGET website. Checked on 5 October 2026.
Conducting Body
National Testing Agency (NTA), on Behalf of NCISM and NCH
Category
Other
Level
National
Important Dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application opens | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
| Application closes | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
| Exam date | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility below is as per the AIAPGET 2026 information bulletin and the NTA public notice of 22 July 2026. The 2027 criteria will be published with the 2027 bulletin.
| Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Qualifying degree | BAMS, BUMS, BSMS, BHMS or Graded BHMS degree (or provisional pass certificate) recognised under the NCISM/NCH Acts, with permanent or provisional registration |
| Internship | One year of compulsory rotatory internship completed, or likely to be completed by the cut-off date. 2026 cut-off: 31 October 2026 (extended from 31 August 2026 for Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy) |
| Minimum marks | Not specified in the eligibility chapter of the bulletin; NCISM, NCH, state and university rules apply at admission |
| Age limit | No upper age limit |
| Nationality | Indian citizens only |
| Candidates already in a PG course | Some universities do not admit candidates already pursuing a PG course until it is complete; such candidates apply at their own risk |
- Reservation at counselling follows Government of India, NCISM, NCH and counselling-authority norms: GEN-EWS 10%, OBC-NCL 27%, SC 15% and ST 7.5% of seats in every course.
- The original internship completion certificate must be produced at counselling.
- Eligibility is provisional at every stage; false or suppressed information leads to cancellation of candidature or admission.
Source: AIAPGET 2026 information bulletin (chapters 3 and 4) and the NTA notice of 22 July 2026, 2026 cycle.
Exam Pattern
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Duration | 120 minutes (2 hours) |
| Number of questions | 120 |
| Maximum marks | 480 |
| Question type | Multiple-choice questions with a single correct response |
| Marking scheme | +4 for each correct response, -1 for each incorrect response, 0 for unattempted questions |
- Medium by subject: Ayurveda in Hindi and English; Homoeopathy in English only; Siddha in Tamil and English; Unani in Urdu and English.
- If a question is dropped because of a technical error, full marks go to all candidates. If the answer key changes after challenges, only candidates who attempted the question correctly as per the revised key get marks.
- If a translation is ambiguous, the English version of the question is treated as final.
- Syllabus basis: the paper covers the subjects and knowledge areas in the graduate-level education regulations of the respective system, issued by NCISM or NCH. The NTA bulletin does not list topics and refers candidates to the NCISM and NCH websites.
Source: AIAPGET 2026 information bulletin (chapter 2), 2026 cycle.
How to Apply for AIAPGET 2027
- Register on the NTA AIAPGET website with your own e-mail ID and mobile number, create a password and security question, and note the system-generated application number.
- Log in with the application number and password, enter personal, educational and internship details, choose exam cities in order of priority, and upload the live photograph and scanned images.
- Pay the examination fee online by debit card, credit card, UPI or net banking.
The three steps can be done together or separately. Name, date of birth, gender and photograph should match the candidate's Aadhaar details. Morphed, AI-generated or heavily edited photographs can lead to rejection.
| Category | Application fee (2026 cycle) |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | ₹2,700 |
| General-EWS / OBC-NCL | ₹2,450 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Third Gender | ₹1,800 |
Bank or payment-gateway charges and GST are payable in addition. Files to upload:
- Photograph: colour, JPG, 10 to 200 KB
- Signature: JPG/JPEG, 10 to 30 KB
- Identity document, for candidates not verifying through Aadhaar or DigiLocker: JPG/JPEG, 10 to 200 KB
- Disability/UDID certificate, if applicable: PDF, 50 to 300 KB
Source: AIAPGET 2026 information bulletin, 2026 cycle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who conducts AIAPGET 2027?
AIAPGET 2027 is conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA), on behalf of NCISM and NCH.
What is the eligibility for AIAPGET 2027?
Eligibility below is as per the AIAPGET 2026 information bulletin and the NTA public notice of 22 July 2026. The 2027 criteria will be published with the 2027 bulletin. Criterion Requirement Qualifying degree BAMS, BUMS, BSMS, BHMS or Graded BHMS degree (or provisional pass certificate) recognised under the NCISM/NCH Acts, with permanent or provisional registration Internship One year of compulsory rotatory internship completed, or likely to be completed by the cut-off date. 2026 cut-off: 31…
What is the exam pattern of AIAPGET 2027?
Particulars Details Mode Computer Based Test (CBT) Duration 120 minutes (2 hours) Number of questions 120 Maximum marks 480 Question type Multiple-choice questions with a single correct response Marking scheme +4 for each correct response, -1 for each incorrect response, 0 for unattempted questions Medium by subject: Ayurveda in Hindi and English; Homoeopathy in English only; Siddha in Tamil and English; Unani in Urdu and English. If a question is dropped because of a technical error, full…
How do I apply for AIAPGET 2027?
Register on the NTA AIAPGET website with your own e-mail ID and mobile number, create a password and security question, and note the system-generated application number. Log in with the application number and password, enter personal, educational and internship details, choose exam cities in order of priority, and upload the live photograph and scanned images. Pay the examination fee online by debit card, credit card, UPI or net banking. The three steps can be done together or separately…
What is the official website of AIAPGET 2027?
The official website is https://exams.nta.nic.in/AIAPGET/.