The National Testing Agency (NTA) is responsible for organizing AIAPGET every year. All India AYUSH Postgraduate Entrance Test, abbreviated as AIAPGET, is a National-level exam for admission to the postgraduate and doctoral courses in Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy courses.
It is conducted in a computer-based mode. Admission for the above-said courses is given based on merit. Candidates seeking admission to MD, MS, or PG Diploma courses through the AIAPGET exam must submit their AIAPGET application form 2024 as per the prescribed schedule.
Through this article, candidates can check all important details regarding AIAPGET 2024 eligibility criteria, registration, exam pattern, and syllabus etc.
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AIAPGET Highlights
| Name of Exam | All India AYUSH Postgraduate Entrance Test |
| Examination level | National-level |
| Organized by | National Testing Agency |
| Mode of exam | Online |
| Mode of application | Online |
| Course offered | MS, MD or PG diploma in Ayurveda/ Homeopathy/ Unani/ Siddha |
| Duration of exam | 2 hours |
| Total marks | 480 |
| Number of test cities | 93 |
| Total seats | Approx. 2,274 |
AIAPGET Exam Important Dates 2024
Candidates can check the tentative schedule from the table below.
| Events | Dates (tentative) |
| Commencement of online registration | August 2024 |
| AIAPGET last date to apply | August 2024 |
| Start of correction window facility | August 2024 |
| Release of admit card | September 2024 |
| AIAPGET 2024 exam date | September 2024 |
| Availability of answer key | September 2024 |
| Result announcement | October 2024 |
AIAPGET Eligibility Criteria 2024
Candidates have to satisfy the prescribed AIAPGET eligibility criteria before applying for the exam. Detailed info regarding AIAPGET eligibility conditions is given below.
Candidates having a BAMS/ BSMS/ BUMS/ BHMS/Graded BHMS degree or a provisional passing certificate from a recognized institute are considered eligible to apply.
Candidates should have completed a one -year of mandatory internship as per the prescribed schedule.
There will be no upper age limit for appearing in the AIAPGET exam.
NTA has not specified any AIAPGET attempt limit.
AIAPGET 2024 Application Form
It is expected that the AIAPGET application process will be commenced in August 2024. The authority will release the application form in online mode only. To register themselves, candidates need to visit the official website of NTA AIAPGET and provide their email id and contact number.
After completing the registration process, an application number will be generated. By using the number, candidates will be able to fill out the application form.
Candidates should fill the application form with asked details carefully and accurately. Upload the scanned documents as per the given dimensions.
Make the payment of the application fee online mode. Candidates should take the printout of the application form and keep it safe till the admission process gets over.
AIAPGET Application Fee
Candidates can pay the AIAPGET application fee online via Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or e-wallet payment gateways. Details about the AIAPGET Application fee are mentioned below.
| Category | Application fee |
| Unreserved category/ OBC-NCL | Rs 2700/- |
| EWS | Rs 2450/- |
| SC/ ST/ PWD/ third gender | Rs 1800/- |
AIAPGET Examination Pattern
Details related to the AIAPGET exam pattern 2024 are provided below.
| Mode of exam | Online- computer-based test |
| Type of questions | MCQs |
| Exam duration | 2 hours |
| Total number of questions | 120 questions |
| Total marks | 480 |
| Marking criteria | +4 for each correct answer -1 for each negative marking |
AIAPGET Syllabus 2024
Candidates must go through the AIAPGET syllabus before starting preparation. The conducting body will release the exam syllabus along with the AIAPGET information brochure online in pdf format. The syllabus of AIAPGET will include subjects and topics which need to be studied for the exam.
The syllabus will cover all the important topics Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Siddha, and Unani, syllabus from graduate level Education Regulations of particular streams issued by NCISM/ NCH.
AIAPGET Admit Card 2024
The authority will release the admit card through online mode in September 2024 tentatively. Candidates who complete the AIAPGET registration successfully will be able to access the admit card by providing their login credentials.
AIAPGET Hall ticket will comprise details like the candidate’s roll number, name, exam centre, exam date & time, and other exam-related instructions. Candidates should carry the printout of the AIAPGET admit card at the exam centre on the exam day.
AIAPGET Answer Key 2024
NTA will publish the AIAPGET answer key 2024 online on its official website. The authority will upload the answer key separately for AIAPGET homeopathy, Ayurveda, Unani, and Siddha courses. The answer key consists of accurate answers to all sets of AIAPGET 2024 question papers.
In case of any discrepancy or error found in any particular answer, the candidate will be allowed to raise objections against that question by paying Rs 200/-. Candidates can challenge the provisional answer key within a given period. After that, the final answer key will be announced and the result will be prepared based on the same.
AIAPGET Result 2024
The authority will announce AIAPGET results in online mode on its official website. Candidates who will achieve the minimum AIAPGET Cutoff marks will be considered qualified for the exam. Candidates can download the AIAPGET scorecard from the NTA website by providing their application number, password, and date of birth.
AIAPGET Result will include details like total marks secured in the exam, percentile, and All India rank. Based on the merit rank, qualified candidates will be invited for counselling round.
AIAPGET Counselling 2024
Selected candidates who qualify for the exam will be allowed to participate in the counselling rounds. The process of AIAPGET counselling will be organized by the counselling authority of the states/ AYUSH/ UTs/ Universities as per the prescribed schedule.
To participate in the counselling round, students will have to register on the official website and fill in the choice of institutes and programmes to which they looking for admission. Allotment of seats will be done based on the All-India Rank, choice filled by the candidate, the availability of seats, and other factors. After the seat allotment, candidates should report to the allotted college with the required documents for confirmation of their admission.
FAQs
The exact exam date has not been announced yet. However, it is expected that the AIAPGET exam for the year 2024 will be held in September 2024.
Applicants should hold a bachelor’s done with a minimum aggregate percentage of 50%.
Through AIAPGET, admission will be offered to around 2,274 seats in PG courses.
The counselling will be held in online mode only.
Is there any negative marking in AIAPGET?
Yes, 1 mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer.