AIAPGET 2026 Registration Starts
NTA begins registration for AIAPGET 2026, exam on August 22. Check eligibility and application fee.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has commenced the online registration process for the All India AYUSH Post Graduate Entrance Test (AIAPGET) 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official website, exams.nta.nic.in/aiapget.
The AIAPGET is conducted by the NTA on behalf of the Ministry of Ayush, the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM), and the National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH), with the approval of the Ministry of Education. The entrance examination serves as a common gateway for admission to MD/MS programmes in Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy under both All India Quota (AIQ) and State Quota seats.
The online application process began on July 10, 2026, and will continue until July 30, 2026, up to 9:00 PM. The last date for fee payment is July 30, 2026, up to 11:59 PM. An application correction window will be available from August 1 to August 2, 2026.
The AIAPGET 2026 exam is scheduled to take place on August 22, 2026, in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. The examination will consist of 120 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and will be conducted in around 122 cities across India.
To be eligible for AIAPGET 2026, candidates must satisfy the educational qualification prescribed for the respective AYUSH discipline, complete the compulsory internship wherever applicable, and have valid registration with the relevant statutory council. The application fee varies by category, with General/OBC-NCL candidates required to pay ₹2,700, General-EWS candidates required to pay ₹2,450, and SC/ST/PwD/PwBD/Third Gender candidates required to pay ₹1,800.
Candidates should refer to the official Information Bulletin for category-specific fee details and any updates. The examination pattern and medium of examination vary by discipline, with Ayurveda being conducted in Hindi and English, Homoeopathy in English only, Siddha in Tamil and English, and Unani in Urdu and English.
Before filling out the application form, candidates should keep the required documents ready, including a recent passport-size photograph. The NTA has clarified that merely submitting the application form or appearing for the examination does not guarantee admission, and eligibility will be verified during the counselling and admission process by the respective authorities.
The AIAPGET 2026 is a significant opportunity for candidates seeking admission to postgraduate AYUSH courses. With the registration process now underway, eligible candidates are advised to submit their applications before the deadline.
The exam is expected to be highly competitive, and candidates should prepare thoroughly to increase their chances of securing a seat in their preferred course. The AIAPGET 2026 is an important step towards a career in AYUSH, and candidates who perform well in the exam will be one step closer to achieving their goals.
In conclusion, the AIAPGET 2026 registration process has begun, and eligible candidates should submit their applications before the deadline. The exam is scheduled to take place on August 22, 2026, and candidates should prepare thoroughly to increase their chances of success.
The significance of AIAPGET 2026 cannot be overstated, as it provides a common gateway for admission to postgraduate AYUSH courses across the country. The exam is an important step towards a career in AYUSH, and candidates who perform well will have access to a wide range of opportunities in the field.
