LATEST UPDATE 2026

The All India AYUSH Post Graduate Entrance Test (AIAPGET) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission into postgraduate MD/MS/PG Diploma courses in AYUSH systems such as Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Siddha, and Unani across India.  Following the AIAPGET 2025 exam on July 4, 2025 with results declared later that month, the AIAPGET 2026 cycle is expected to have its application form released around May 2026, with the registration window closing in June 2026, the exam likely held in July 2026, and the result expected by July–August 2026; candidates should watch for official notifications from the NTA and check the detailed information brochure on the official AIAPGET portal for exact dates and guidelines.

IMPORTANT DATES

The AIAPGET 2025 exam was held on July 4, 2025, with results declared on July 30, 2025, by the NTA. The Ayush Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC) is currently conducting the 2025 counselling, with new registration for special rounds in Unani/Siddha and Deemed Universities occurring from January 14–18, 2026. 

PROGRAMS OFFERED

After qualifying AIAPGET, candidates can take admission into various postgraduate programs in AYUSH systems. The main programs offered are:

MD (Doctor of Medicine) in Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Unani, Siddha

Specializations include subjects like Kayachikitsa, Panchakarma, Dravyaguna, Materia Medica, Practice of Medicine, etc.

MS (Master of Surgery) in Ayurveda and Unani

Surgical branches such as Shalya Tantra, Shalakya Tantra, General Surgery, ENT-related specialties, etc.

PG Diploma Courses (in some institutions)

Short-term postgraduate diploma programs in specific AYUSH specializations, depending on college availability.

These courses are offered in government, central, deemed universities, and private AYUSH colleges across India through AIAPGET counselling.

TOP COLLEGES & TOTAL SEATS

Here are some of the top colleges/institutes in India offering MD/MS AYUSH courses through AIAPGET (Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Unani, Siddha):

TOP AYURVEDA COLLEGES (MD/MS)

All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi

Institute of Teaching & Research in Ayurveda (ITRA), Jamnagar

Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi

National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA), Jaipur

Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) Ayurveda Colleges, Kerala

Government Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram

Government Ayurveda College, Tripunithura (Kerala)

Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune

TOP HOMEOPATHY COLLEGES (MD)

National Institute of Homoeopathy (NIH), Kolkata

Dr. D.Y. Patil Homoeopathic Medical College, Pune

Nehru Homoeopathic Medical College, New Delhi

Government Homoeopathic Medical College, Kozhikode (Kerala)

Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College, Mangalore

TOP UNANI COLLEGES (MD/MS)

National Institute of Unani Medicine (NIUM), Bengaluru

Jamia Hamdard University, New Delhi

Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh

Government Unani Medical College, Chennai

State Takmeel-ut-Tib College, Lucknow

TOP SIDDHA COLLEGES (MD)

National Institute of Siddha (NIS), Chennai

Government Siddha Medical College, Chennai

Government Siddha Medical College, Palayamkottai

Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University Siddha Institutions

These are among the most reputed institutes participating in AIAPGET counselling.

Here’s the latest information on total seats available through AIAPGET for postgraduate AYUSH courses (MD, MS & PG Diploma):

According to official AIAPGET exam highlights, approximately 2,274 seats are available for admission into postgraduate (MD, MS and some PG Diploma) AYUSH programs through AIAPGET across government institutions, central institutions, and deemed universities in India for the relevant counselling cycle.

For the AIAPGET, the total number of seats is expected to be around the same range (about 2,200-2,300 seats), with slight yearly variations depending on approved increases by regulatory bodies.

These seats are distributed among the four major systems: Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Unani, and Siddha, and are allotted through centralised counselling by the Ayush Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC) and respective state counselling authorities.

HOW TO APPLY

The application process for AIAPGET will be conducted online through the official NTA AIAPGET portal. Candidates must complete registration, fill the form, upload documents, and pay the fee before the deadline.

1. Online Registration: For the online registration, the candidates have to enter the basic details to create the login ID and password on the official website of NTA. The registration of AIAPGET will require the basic details of the candidate such as Name, e-mail ID, mobile number. 

2. Fill the application form: After registration, log in with the same registration number and fill up the application form, with the basic details as the candidate’s name, educational qualifications, communication details, personal details, etc. 

3. Upload the Documents: The scanned sign and photo are uploaded after completing the application form of AIAPGET online. The documents should be uploaded as per the specified format given below: 

4. Review the Application: After completing the form, the candidates must check and review if any information is being submitted wrong by them. In case of wrong information, the candidates can do the correction and submit the AIAPGET application form. 

5. Submit the fees: The fees of AIAPGET will be paid after completing the application form online. To pay the fee online, the candidate will have the option of Net banking / Debit Card / Credit card.

6. Print the Confirmation page: The last step is to take four printouts of the confirmation page, after successful payment of AIAPGET application fees. Candidates must keep this acknowledgment page till the admission process is over.

EXAM CENTERS

The AIAPGET exam is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across various cities in India. Candidates can select their preferred exam city while filling out the application form.

Admission to the Examination Centres

Candidates must bring the following documents to the Test Centre.

1. A printed copy of Admit Card.

2. One passport-size photograph (same as uploaded on the Online Application Form) for pasting on the specific space in the Attendance Sheet at the Centre during the Examination.

3. The candidates shall report at the Examination Centre two hours before the commencement of the examination so as to complete the frisking and registration formalities well before time. The registration desk will be closed 30 minutes prior to the examination.

4. The candidates are advised to read the instructions on the Admit Card carefully and follow them during the conduct of the examination.

5. Candidates should take their seats immediately after the opening of the Examination Hall. If the candidates do not report in time due to any reason i.e. traffic jam, train/bus delay etc, they are likely to miss some of the general instructions to be announced in the Examination Rooms/Halls. 

6. A seat indicating Roll Number will be allotted to each candidate. Candidates should find and sit on their allocated seats only. In case of a candidate changes room/hall or the seat on his/her own other than the one allotted, the candidature shall be canceled and no plea would be accepted for it.

ADMIT CARD

The candidates can download their AIAPGET admit card in the following manner:

Step 1. Go to the official website.

Step 2. Click on “Download admit card” in the current events section.

Step 3. Enter the following details:

1- Application number

2- Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY)

3- Security pin (Captcha)

Step 4. Click “submit”

Step 5. Check the details on the admit card for errors.

Step 6. Download and print the admit card.

EXAM RESULTS

Following are the step to check the AIAPGET result:

Step 1. Go to the official website.

Step 2. Select “Download result” in the current events section.

Step 3. Enter the following details

1- AIAPGET roll number

2- Date of birth

3- Security pin

Step 4. Click “submit”.

Step 5. Download and save the result.

COUNSELLING PROCESS & CUTOFFS

The admission to MD/MS/PG Diploma courses in Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Unani, and Siddha through AIAPGET is done only after qualifying the exam and participating in the counselling process. Counselling is conducted mainly by the Ayush Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC) along with respective state authorities.

AIAPGET COUNSELLING PROCESS

Registration for Counselling

After the AIAPGET result is declared, eligible candidates must register online on the official AACCC counselling website. Registration includes filling personal details, course preference, and paying the counselling fee.

Choice Filling and Locking

Candidates must select their preferred colleges and courses (MD/MS specialties) and lock their choices before the deadline.

Seat Allotment Rounds

Seat allotment is done based on:

AIAPGET rank

Category (General/SC/ST/OBC/PwD)

Choices filled

Seat availability

Counselling is usually conducted in multiple rounds:

Round 1

Round 2

Round 3 / Mop-Up Round

Stray Vacancy Round (if seats remain)

Result of Seat Allotment

AACCC releases the allotment result online. Candidates can download the allotment letter.

Reporting to the Allotted College

Candidates must report to the allotted institute with original documents for verification and complete admission by paying the required fees.

State Counselling

Apart from central counselling, state quota seats are filled through separate counselling conducted by respective state AYUSH authorities.

AIAPGET EXPECTED CUTOFFS

The cutoff for AIAPGET depends on exam difficulty, number of candidates, and seat availability. The qualifying percentile remains the same every year:

Minimum Qualifying Percentile

General Category: 50th percentile

SC/ST/OBC Category: 40th percentile

PwD Category: 45th percentile

Expected Marks Range (Approx.)

General: 250–300+ marks

OBC/SC/ST: 200–250 marks

PwD: 220–260 marks

PREVIOUS YEAR AIAPGET CUTOFF TREND (2025 Approx)

General Category: Around 50th percentile (260–280 marks)

SC/ST/OBC: Around 40th percentile (210–240 marks)

Top Colleges Closing Rank: Within top 500–2000 depending on branch

Important Note

AIAPGET cutoffs are released in percentile form officially, while marks vary each year. For exact cutoffs, candidates must refer to AACCC counselling notices and NTA score data.