All India AYUSH Post Graduate Entrance Test (AIAPGET)
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has been conducting the All India Ayush Post Graduate Entrance Test (AIAPGET) since 2019, on behalf of the Ministry of AYUSH with the approval of the Ministry of Education.
AIAPGET is a single entrance examination namely ‘All India AYUSH Post Graduate Entrance Test’ for admission to Postgraduate AYUSH Courses for the academic session which will include the following: All India and State quota seats for admission to MD / MS / PG DIPLOMA Courses in Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha & Homeopathy system of medicine for all AYUSH Colleges, Institutions & Universities/ Deemed Universities across the country.
Candidates have to apply for AIAPGET“Online” ONLY by accessing the website: aiapget.nta.ac.in. Admission to MD/MS/PG Diploma in Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha & Homeopathy Courses Online registration and submission of Application Form through NTA aiapget.nta.ac.in
Application process
- Candidates must read carefully the Instructions given in the Information Bulletin available on the NTA Website. Candidates not obeying the Instructions shall be summarily disqualified.
- Candidates can apply for AIAPGET 2021 through “Online” mode only. The Application Form in any other mode will not be accepted.
Step-1: Apply for Online Registration using your own Email Id and Mobile No.
Step-2: Fill in the Online Application Form and note down the system generated Application Number.
Step-3: Upload scanned images of: (i) a recent photograph (file size 10Kb – 200Kb) either 2 in colour or black & white with 80% face (without mask) visible including ears against white background; (ii) candidate’s signature (file size: 4kb - 30kb); (iii) PwD certificate (file size: 50kb to 300kb) in jpg/jpeg format.
Step-4: Pay fee using the Payment Gateway(s) integrated to the Online Application through Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI / Wallet.
- After successful completion, the Confirmation Page which is generated by successful payment of the Application Form, should be downloaded and a printout of the same must be kept for future reference.
Fee Details
The Application fess are mentioned with the category below
Category | Fees |
General (UR)/ OBC-(NCL) | ₹ 2700/- |
General-EWS | ₹ 2700/- |
SC/ST/PwD | ₹ 1800/- |
Third gender | ₹ 1800/- |
Syllabus
The syllabus for the exam consists of subjects/knowledge areas as per the Graduate Level Education Regulations of respective disciplines issued by NCISM/NCH. Candidates can refer to the NCISM/NCH for a complete syllabus document.
Marking Scheme:
i) Each question carries 4 marks.
ii) For each correct answer, the candidate will get four marks.
iii) For each incorrect response, one mark will get deducted from the total
score.
iv) Un-attempted will be given no marks.
v) To answer a question, the candidate needs to choose one option as the correct
option.
vi) However, after the process of Challenges of the Answer Key, if there are
multiple options that are correct or there is a change in key, only those candidates who have
attempted it correctly as per the revised answer key will be awarded marks.
Eligibility Criteria for AIAPGET
- Candidate in possession of BAMS/ BUMS/ BSMS/ BHMS/Graded BHMS degree or Provisional BAMS/ BUMS/ BSMS/ BHMS Pass Certificate recognized as per the provisions of the IMCC 1970/HCC 1973 Act and possess permanent or provisional registration certificate of BAMS/ BUMS/ BSMS/ BHMS/Graded BHMS degree qualification issued by the NCISM/NCH/State Board/Universities/Deemed Universities and have completed one year of internship or/are likely to complete the internship as per the NCISM/NCH/AYUSH notification, may apply for AIAPGET through Online Application Registration system at website www.aiapget.nta.ac.in
- Requests for appearing in AIAPGET from candidates completing internship after the notified date or having qualifications that are not recognized by the competent authority shall be summarily rejected. Candidates are further advised not to canvas for the same.
- The dates indicated by candidates in regard to 12 months Compulsory Rotating Internship i.e. starting date, completion date, shall be treated as final and candidates will be required to submit the original Compulsory Rotating Internship completion certificate at the time of counseling. The cut-off date for completion of internship towards determination of eligibility for appearing in AIPGET-2021 shall be 31st October 2021.
- Some of the Universities/Institutions with regulations that candidates who are already pursuing any PG Course in their University or in another University are not eligible for admission till they complete the course. The candidates who are already pursuing PG Courses either through All India Quota or State Quota and are applying for a seat under All India Quota/State quota seats may confirm the eligibility conditions of that University in this regard. NTA/MoA/AIIA shall not be responsible if such candidates are refused admission. Such candidates may opt for the subject and the college at their own risk and cost. The eligibility criteria will be as per NCISM/NCH regulations and notifications of the Ministry of AYUSH, Govt of India.