AIAPGET 2025 – Complete Admission Guide

Overview

AIAPGET 2025 (All India AYUSH Post Graduate Entrance Test) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission into MD/MS/PG Diploma courses in Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Siddha, and Unani systems of medicine. The exam is mandatory for admission into government, private, and deemed AYUSH colleges in India.

  • Mode: Computer-Based Test
  • Medium: Ayurveda – Hindi & English, Unani – English & Urdu, Siddha – English & Tamil, Homeopathy – English only
  • Duration: 120 minutes
  • Total Questions: 120
  • Marking Scheme: +4 for correct, -1 for incorrect

Application

Applications for AIAPGET 2025 are to be submitted online at aiapget.nta.nic.in. Candidates must ensure eligibility before applying.

  1. Visit the official AIAPGET website
  2. Register and create a login
  3. Fill out the application form
  4. Upload photo, signature, and documents
  5. Pay the application fee online
  6. Print confirmation page
CategoryFee (INR)
General (UR)2700
OBC-NCL / EWS2450
SC / ST / PwD1800

Eligibility

  • BAMS / BHMS / BUMS / BSMS degree from recognized institution
  • Completion of internship before cut-off date (expected July 2025)
  • Permanent registration with respective state or central council
  • Foreign nationals must follow eligibility criteria laid down by respective ministries and institutions

Exam Pattern

FeatureDetails
Mode of ExamComputer-Based Test
Duration120 minutes
Total Questions120
Marks per Question4
Negative Marking-1 for incorrect answers
Maximum Marks480

Syllabus

The syllabus will be based on the graduate level curriculum of the respective discipline (Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, Homeopathy) as prescribed by NCISM and NCH.

  • Ayurveda – BAMS syllabus
  • Homeopathy – BHMS syllabus
  • Siddha – BSMS syllabus
  • Unani – BUMS syllabus

Admit Card

  • Available for download at aiapget.nta.nic.in
  • Download using Application Number and DOB
  • Take a printout and carry with photo ID to exam center

Preparation

  • Revise your BAMS/BHMS/BUMS/BSMS course material thoroughly
  • Focus on NCISM/NCH-guided core topics
  • Practice MCQs from previous years and mock tests
  • Time yourself during mock exams

Analysis

Previous exams show that questions are concept-based and often direct from NCISM/NCH prescribed undergraduate curriculum. A balanced approach between memorization and clinical reasoning is recommended.

Result

  • Results will be declared at aiapget.nta.nic.in
  • Includes scorecard, percentile, and All India Rank
  • Expected release: 3–4 weeks after the exam

Cutoff

CategoryQualifying Percentile
General50th percentile
SC/ST/OBC40th percentile
UR-PwD45th percentile

Counselling

  • Conducted by AACCC at aaccc.gov.in
  • Rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Mop-up
  • Choice filling, document verification, and reporting done online
  • Separate state counselling also held by state authorities

Answer Key

The provisional answer key will be released by NTA for public challenge. Final key will be published along with the result.

Question Paper

AIAPGET 2025 is a secure CBT. Memory-based question papers will be available from students and coaching institutes after the exam.

Important Dates (Tentative)

EventDate
Application StartsMay 2025
Application EndsJune 2025
Admit Card ReleaseJuly 2025
Exam DateLate July 2025
Answer Key1st week of August 2025
Result DeclarationMid-August 2025
Counselling BeginsSeptember 2025

FAQs

What is AIAPGET?
AIAPGET is a national-level postgraduate entrance exam for AYUSH disciplines (Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, Homeopathy).
Who conducts AIAPGET?
AIAPGET is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
Is AIAPGET conducted in offline mode?
No, AIAPGET is a computer-based online exam.
What is the duration of the exam?
The total exam duration is 120 minutes (2 hours).
Can I challenge the answer key?
Yes, candidates can challenge the provisional answer key by paying a fee per question.

Need More Information?

You can download the official course guidelines as a PDF.

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