The National Testing Agency will soon release notification for the All India AYUSH Post Graduate Entrance Test 2026, after that each and every single individual who wants to participate in this entrance examination will be able to apply through https://exams.nta.ac.in/AIAPGET/.
If you want to get admission to MD, MS, and PG Diploma courses in the AYUSH (Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy) streams for the academic year 2026-27, read this article thoroughly. Here, we have shared the eligibility criteria, exam pattern and much more.
AIAPGET 2026
The NTA will conduct the AIAPGET 2026 for the aspirants who are seeking admission for the MD, MS, and PG Diploma courses in the AYUSH streams at various institutions across the country in the academic year 2026-27.
| Exam Name | All India AYUSH Post Graduate Entrance Test 2026 |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency |
| Purpose | Admission to MD / MS / PG Diploma AYUSH courses |
| Academic Session | 2026–27 |
| Courses Offered | MD, MS, PG Diploma (Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Unani, Siddha) |
| Mode of Examination | Computer Based Test |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours |
| Total Questions | 120 MCQs |
| Exam Date | July 2026 |
| Official Website | https://exams.nta.ac.in/AIAPGET/ |
Important Dates
The NTA will soon announce the important dates for the AIAPGET 2026 with the release of the notification. Refer to the table below to check the expected timeline for this entrance examination.
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release | April 2026 |
| Application Start Date | May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | June 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | June 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | June 2026 |
| Entrance Examination | July 2026 |
| Answer Key Release | July 2026 |
| Result Declaration | July / August 2026 |
| Counselling Start | August / September 2026 |
Application Form
The application form for the AIAPGET 2026 will be available with the release of notification. It is expected to be available online on the official website in the first week of April 2025, and then it will remain available for four weeks.
Exam Date
The National Testing Agency will soon announce the exam date for the All India AYUSH Post Graduate Entrance Test 2026. It is expected that this entrance examination will take place across the country in July 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria to apply for the AIAPGET 2026 are as follows, go through the listed points to check who are eligible to apply for this entrance exam.
- MD / MS (Ayurveda): Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS).
- MD (Homeopathy): Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS) / Graded BHMS.
- MD (Unani): Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (BUMS).
- MD (Siddha): Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS).
- PG Diploma (AYUSH): BAMS, BHMS, BUMS or BSMS).
Additionally, you have completed a one-year compulsory internship as of June 30, 2026, and have registered with Central or State Ayurveda Council.
Application Fee
In order to apply for the All India AYUSH Post Graduate Entrance Test 2026, you need to pay an application fee. Refer to the table below to check what you need to submit an application form.
| Category | Amount |
| UR / OBC | ₹2,700 |
| EWS | ₹2,450 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹1,800 |
The application fee is non-refundable; it can be paid using the debit card, credit card, NET banking or UPI.
Exam Pattern
The NTA will conduct the AIAPGET 2026 in CBT mode with an exam time duration of 2 hours. A total number of 120 MCQs from different subjects, refer to table below to check the details about it.
Ayurveda
| Subject Group | No. of Questions |
| Pre-Clinical Subjects | 40 |
| Para-Clinical Subjects | 40 |
| Clinical Subjects | 40 |
| Total | 120 |
Homeopathy
| Subject Group | No. of Questions |
| Pre & Para-Clinical Subjects | 60 |
| Clinical Subjects | 60 |
| Total | 120 |
Unani
| Subject Group | No. of Questions |
| Pre-Clinical Subjects | 40 |
| Para-Clinical Subjects | 40 |
| Clinical Subjects | 40 |
| Total | 120 |
Siddha
| Subject Group | No. of Questions |
| Pre-Clinical Subjects | 40 |
| Para-Clinical Subjects | 40 |
| Clinical Subjects | 40 |
| Total | 120 |
Each question carries a weightage of 4 marks, and 1 mark is going to be deducted for incorrect response. The medium of this entrance examination is going to be English and Hindi.
How to Apply?
It is quite easy to apply for the AIAPGET 2026. Go through the step-by-step instructions available to submit an online application form.
- Go to the official website of the AIAPGET by visiting at https://exams.nta.ac.in/AIAPGET/.
- Tap on the ‘New Registration’ option, you will find under the section of Candidate Activity.
- Register yourself with a mobile number, email address, and other details, and go to the login page.
- Now, login with your email address and password to access the application form dashboard.
- Enter all the asked details accurately, and then upload all necessary documents in required size and format.
- Pay the application fee using one of the opted payment gateway, and click on the Submit button to apply for this entrance exam.