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AIAPGETAll India AYUSH Post Graduate Entrance Test

Conducting body
National Testing Agency (NTA), on behalf of the Ministry of AYUSH
Level
Postgraduate entrance (AYUSH)
Frequency
Once a year
Mode
Computer-based test (CBT)
Duration
2 hr
Negative marking
+4 for a correct answer, -1 for a wrong answer, 0 for unattempted

About AIAPGET

AIAPGET is the single national entrance test for postgraduate admission across the AYUSH systems — Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy. It has been conducted by the National Testing Agency on behalf of the Ministry of AYUSH, providing a common, standardised selection route for MD/MS and PG Diploma seats in these systems.

The computer-based test presents 120 multiple-choice questions for a maximum of 480 marks over two hours, with +4 for each correct answer and -1 for each wrong answer. Candidates take the paper corresponding to their undergraduate stream, so the syllabus mirrors the relevant BAMS, BUMS, BSMS or BHMS curriculum.

AIAPGET results feed centralised AYUSH PG counselling (conducted by the AYUSH Admissions Central Counselling Committee for the All India Quota) and state counselling for the remaining seats. It has consolidated what were previously fragmented AYUSH PG admissions into one national exam.

Accepted by: MD/MS and PG Diploma programmes in Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy across participating AYUSH institutions in India

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AIAPGET eligibility

Candidates holding a BAMS/BUMS/BSMS/BHMS (or graded BHMS) degree recognised under the applicable Act, with permanent or provisional registration, who have completed or will complete the required one-year internship by the prescribed cut-off date.

AIAPGET exam pattern

Questions
120 MCQs
Total marks
480
Duration
2 hr

Sections

  • Discipline-specific paper for Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha or Homoeopathy (single paper as per the candidate's stream)

Marking scheme: +4 for a correct answer, -1 for a wrong answer, 0 for unattempted

AIAPGET syllabus outline

  • Ayurveda stream — subjects of the BAMS curriculum (for MD/MS Ayurveda)
  • Unani stream — subjects of the BUMS curriculum
  • Siddha stream — subjects of the BSMS curriculum
  • Homoeopathy stream — subjects of the BHMS curriculum

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