AIAPGET 2026: Exam Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Cutoff and Counselling

The AIAPGET 2026 (All India Ayush Post Graduate Entrance Test) was conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on 22 August 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India. NTA declared the AIAPGET 2026 result on 18 September 2026, with more than 27,700 candidates qualifying out of 49,864 who appeared across Ayurveda, Homoeopathy, Unani, and Siddha streams. For all qualified candidates, the next critical step is AACCC (Ayush Admissions Central Counselling Committee) counselling for approximately 2,274 AYUSH PG seats — the dates are expected to be announced on aaccc.gov.in shortly.

• Counselling Registration: AACCC AIAPGET 2026 PG counselling registration is expected to begin by mid-to-late October 2026. In 2025, Round 1 counselling started shortly after results were declared, with Round 3 (stray vacancy) running through early November 2025.
• Seat Allotment: AACCC will allot 2,274 seats across MD/MS/PG Diploma courses in Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy. Candidates must register on aaccc.gov.in, fill in choices, and lock them before the deadline to be considered for Round 1 allotment.
• Stray Vacancy Round: After two regular rounds, AACCC runs a stray vacancy round for unfilled seats. In 2025, the stray round registration deadline was 3 November 2025. Expect a similar timeline in 2026 — by mid-November.
• Reporting Deadline: After each allotment round, candidates must report to their allotted institute within the specified window — typically 3–5 days from allotment. Missing the reporting deadline forfeits the allotted seat and candidature for that round.

What is AIAPGET 2026?

The All India Ayush Post Graduate Entrance Test (AIAPGET) is a national-level entrance exam for admission to MD and MS postgraduate programmes in Ayurveda, Homoeopathy, Siddha, and Unani systems of traditional medicine. The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts AIAPGET every year on behalf of the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India. The exam is held once annually, usually in July or August, and the counselling for seat allotment is managed by the Ayush Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC).

AIAPGET is the single national gateway for AYUSH PG admissions. It is not a common paper — each AYUSH stream (Ayurveda, Homoeopathy, Siddha, Unani) has its own separate question paper based on the respective UG curriculum. If you hold a BAMS degree, you appear for the Ayurveda paper; BHMS graduates take the Homoeopathy paper, and so on.

In 2026, 49,864 candidates appeared for the exam — a significant increase from 42,075 in 2025, representing about 18% growth in one year. Yet the total available PG seats remain around 2,274, which means competition is intense: roughly 22 qualified candidates compete for each seat on average. This makes a strong rank in your stream crucial for getting into a top national AYUSH institute.

Source: NTA AIAPGET Official Website

AIAPGET 2026 Important Dates

The AIAPGET 2026 cycle moved at a brisk pace — from application start in July to result declaration in September 2026. With the exam and result both over, the counselling rounds are now the only remaining events in the 2026 cycle. The table below lists the upcoming counselling events first, followed by all past events in chronological order.

All qualified candidates must keep checking aaccc.gov.in regularly for counselling schedule updates. Missing the Round 1 registration window means you can only participate from Round 2 onwards, where seat availability is lower.

AIAPGET 2026 Toppers

NTA released the AIAPGET 2026 toppers list along with the result on 18 September 2026. Since each stream has a completely separate rank list, there are four toppers — one for each AYUSH stream. The topper marks range from 319 out of 480 in Siddha to 417 out of 480 in Homoeopathy, reflecting the different syllabus scopes and candidate pools across streams.

Homoeopathy topper Akshaya scored 417 out of 480 — roughly 86.9% accuracy across 120 questions, requiring approximately 103–104 correct answers with very few errors. This level of mastery across Materia Medica, Organon, Pathology, and Practice of Medicine is exceptional.

In Ayurveda, the vast and multi-subject syllabus spanning 15+ subjects made 390 out of 480 — roughly 97–98 correct answers — the highest nationally. The Siddha topper’s score of 319 is lower in absolute terms but represents peak performance within the Tamil medicine curriculum and a smaller but intense candidate pool of 432 qualifiers. Candidates can use these topper marks as benchmarks to calibrate their own preparation targets for future attempts.

AIAPGET 2026 Syllabus

The AIAPGET 2026 syllabus is prescribed by NTA on behalf of the Ministry of AYUSH. It covers the complete undergraduate AYUSH curriculum as defined by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) for Ayurveda, Unani, and Siddha, and by the National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH) for Homoeopathy. There is no shared syllabus between streams — each paper tests only the subjects of that system of medicine.

The total syllabus span is large. For Ayurveda alone, there are 15+ distinct subjects across the five years of BAMS. Candidates often find it helpful to prioritise high-weightage subjects (based on previous year paper analysis) while still ensuring adequate coverage across all subject areas.

Ayurveda (BAMS) Syllabus

The Ayurveda paper covers all subjects taught across the five years of BAMS:

• Rachana Sharir — Anatomy from an Ayurvedic perspective; body structures and marma points
• Kriya Sharir — Physiology; Ayurvedic understanding of bodily functions and the tridosha framework
• Dravyaguna Vigyan — Materia Medica and Pharmacology; properties, actions, and therapeutic uses of medicinal plants
• Rasa Shastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana — Pharmaceutics and Iatrochemistry; preparation of Ayurvedic formulations
• Rog Nidan — Pathology and Ayurvedic Diagnosis; disease classification and diagnostic frameworks
• Charak Samhita — Classical text; Samhita-based foundational principles and clinical concepts
• Kayachikitsa — Internal Medicine; Ayurvedic management of major diseases
• Panchakarma — Detoxification and bio-purification; Vamana, Virechana, Basti, Nasya, Raktamokshana
• Shalya Tantra — Ayurvedic Surgery; surgical principles, instruments, and wound management
• Shalakya Tantra — ENT and Ophthalmology in Ayurveda
• Prasuti Tantra & Stri Roga — Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• Kaumarbhritya — Paediatrics; Ayurvedic child health and neonatal care
• Swasthavritta — Preventive Medicine, Social Health, Yoga, and Dinacharya
• Agadtantra — Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
• Research Methodology and Medical Statistics

Homoeopathy (BHMS) Syllabus

The Homoeopathy paper covers subjects from the five-year BHMS curriculum. Materia Medica and Organon are the most important subjects by question share:

• Homoeopathic Materia Medica — Drug pictures, keynotes, and remedy selection; typically the highest-tested subject
• Organon of Medicine and Homoeopathic Philosophy — Hahnemann’s Organon; principles and philosophy of Homoeopathy
• Homoeopathic Pharmacy — Potentisation, preparation, and dispensing of medicines
• Anatomy
• Physiology including Biochemistry
• Pathology and Microbiology
• Practice of Medicine — Clinical Homoeopathy; diagnosis and treatment
• Surgery including ENT, Ophthalmology, and Dental Homoeopathic Therapeutics
• Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Infant Care, and Homoeopathic Therapeutics
• Community Medicine
• Forensic Medicine and Toxicology

Siddha (BSMS) Syllabus

The Siddha paper is based on the Tamil traditional medicine system taught in the five-year BSMS programme:

• Gunapadam — Siddha Materia Medica; properties and uses of herbs, minerals, and animal products
• Pothu Maruthuvam — General Medicine in Siddha
• Sirappu Maruthuvam — Special Medicine; targeted disease management
• Siddha Philosophy — Five-element theory (Lymbootha Kolgai), Three-humoral theory (Uyir Thaathukkal), 96 Fundamental Principles (Thathuvams)
• Noi Kanippu — Siddha Diagnostic Methods including pulse diagnosis and urine analysis
• Thol Maruthuvam — Dermatology in Siddha
• Surgery and Obstetrics and Gynaecology from the BSMS curriculum

Unani (BUMS) Syllabus

The Unani paper tests subjects from the five-year BUMS curriculum based on Graeco-Arabic principles of medicine:

• Kulliyat-e-Tibb — Principles of Unani Medicine; the foundational theoretical framework
• Ilmul Advia — Unani Pharmacology and Materia Medica; properties and actions of drugs
• Moalajat — Internal Medicine in Unani; clinical management of diseases
• Jarahat — Surgery
• Ilm ul Tashrih — Anatomy
• Munafeh ul Azah — Physiology
• Amraz Niswan wa Ilmul Qabilat — Gynaecology and Obstetrics
• Ilmul Atfal — Paediatrics

Source: NTA AIAPGET Information Bulletin

AIAPGET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

You must meet all the eligibility conditions set by the Ministry of AYUSH and NTA to appear for AIAPGET. The requirements differ slightly between NCISM-regulated streams (Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha) and the NCH-regulated stream (Homoeopathy), particularly for the internship completion deadline.

Academic Qualification

• You must hold a BAMS (Ayurveda) / BHMS (Homoeopathy) / BSMS (Siddha) / BUMS (Unani) degree from a university or institution recognized by the relevant national regulatory body.
• Degrees from institutions not recognized by NCISM (for Ayurveda/Unani/Siddha) or NCH (for Homoeopathy) are not valid for AIAPGET eligibility.

Internship Completion Deadline

• NCISM streams (Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani): You must complete the one-year compulsory rotatory internship by 31 July 2026.
• NCH stream (Homoeopathy): You must complete the internship by 31 August 2026.
• Candidates who had not completed their internship by these dates were not eligible for AIAPGET 2026. This deadline applies annually and may be adjusted slightly for future exam cycles.

Registration Requirement

• You must hold a valid provisional or permanent registration certificate for your UG degree (BAMS/BHMS/BSMS/BUMS) issued by the Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM), the Central Council of Homoeopathy (CCH), a state medical board, a university, or a deemed university.

Nationality

• Indian nationals are eligible. Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) and Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) may also apply, subject to Ministry of AYUSH guidelines.

Number of Attempts

• There is no upper limit on the number of times you can appear for AIAPGET. You can attempt as many times as you wish, provided you meet the eligibility criteria in the year you apply.

Candidates whose BAMS/BHMS/BSMS/BUMS degree is from an institution not recognized by NCISM, NCH, or the relevant state medical board are not eligible for AIAPGET, regardless of marks or internship completion status.

AIAPGET 2026 Application Process

The AIAPGET 2026 application window opened on 10 July 2026 and closed on 30 July 2026 at exams.nta.nic.in/AIAPGET. The 2026 registration is now over. The process below serves as a reference for candidates planning for future AIAPGET cycles — NTA follows a broadly similar procedure each year.

How to Fill the AIAPGET Application Form

• Step 1 — New Registration: Visit the official NTA AIAPGET portal. Register with your mobile number and email ID, create a password, and note your system-generated application number.
• Step 2 — Personal Details: Enter your name, date of birth, gender, category, nationality, and contact address exactly as on your official documents.
• Step 3 — Academic Details: Enter your UG degree details — university name, roll number, year of passing, internship completion date, and stream (Ayurveda/Homoeopathy/Siddha/Unani).
• Step 4 — Upload Documents: Upload a recent passport-size photograph and your signature in the specified format (JPG, within the NTA-specified size limits).
• Step 5 — Select Exam City: Choose your preferred exam city from the available options. NTA allots exam centres in or near your chosen city based on availability.
• Step 6 — Pay Application Fee: Pay through online mode — credit card, debit card, net banking, or UPI. The fee is non-refundable once paid.
• Step 7 — Submit and Save: Review all details carefully before final submission. Download and save the confirmation page.

AIAPGET 2026 Application Fee

The application fee is non-refundable regardless of whether you appear for the exam, whether your application is accepted, or whether the exam is cancelled. A correction window was available on 1–2 August 2026 for editing limited form details — stream and exam city changes were generally not permitted in the correction window.

Top Colleges Accepting AIAPGET 2026 Score

AIAPGET score is used for admission to MD/MS/PG Diploma courses in AYUSH institutions across India. The most sought-after seats are at National Institutes under the Ministry of AYUSH — these fill up at very high ranks and offer the most comprehensive PG infrastructure, faculty, and research facilities.

AACCC counselling covers only All India Quota (AIQ) seats. For state quota seats, you must separately register for the respective state government’s AYUSH PG counselling, which runs independently after AACCC rounds are over. The exact number of AIQ seats per institute is published in the AACCC seat matrix before counselling begins.

The PG specialisations available at top national institutes in Ayurveda include MD in Kayachikitsa (Internal Medicine), Panchakarma, Dravyaguna Vigyan (Pharmacology), Prasuti Tantra (Obstetrics and Gynaecology), Shalya Tantra (Surgery), Kaumarbhritya (Paediatrics), Rog Nidan (Pathology and Diagnosis), and Shalakya Tantra (ENT and Ophthalmology). NIH Kolkata in Homoeopathy offers MD in Materia Medica, Organon of Medicine, Repertory, Practice of Medicine, and Homoeopathic Pharmacy.

AIAPGET 2026 Preparation Tips

If you are preparing for AIAPGET in a future cycle, or looking to improve on your 2026 performance for a retake, the strategies below are based on the exam structure, topper approaches, and patterns observed across streams and years.

• Your UG textbooks are your primary source. AIAPGET is 100% based on the BAMS/BHMS/BSMS/BUMS curriculum. Standard prescribed texts — Charaka Samhita for Ayurveda; Kent’s Materia Medica and Boericke’s for Homoeopathy — are non-negotiable. Do not rely solely on coaching notes.
• Focus on high-weightage subjects in your stream. In Ayurveda, Dravyaguna Vigyan, Kayachikitsa, Rachana Sharir, and Panchakarma tend to carry more questions. In Homoeopathy, Materia Medica and Organon of Medicine are the highest-weighted areas. Allocate your revision time accordingly.
• Solve previous year AIAPGET papers — at least 5 years. Question formats and topics recur. Solving past papers helps you identify high-frequency topics, recognize NTA’s question style, and gauge your accuracy under real time pressure.
• Be strategic about negative marking. Skip questions where you genuinely cannot eliminate at least two wrong options — an unattempted question costs nothing, while a wrong answer costs you 1 mark. This discipline is what separates consistent scorers from inconsistent ones.
• Practice with timed mock tests. You get exactly 1 minute per question. Practise full 120-question papers in exactly 2 hours — repeatedly — so the pacing becomes instinctive on exam day.
• Revise classical Ayurvedic texts systematically (Ayurveda stream). Charak Samhita and Sushruta Samhita-based questions appear every year. Focus on frequently cited sutras and their clinical applications rather than memorizing texts verbatim.
• Plan two full-syllabus revision rounds in the final 3 months. Most toppers do at least two complete syllabus sweeps — first for understanding and second for speed — using short notes or flashcards for drug names, shloka references, and diagnostic criteria.