AIAPGET Aryuveda Exam 2026 Syllabus,Exam Pattern,Books,Seats,cut-off,Question Paper, Eligibility Criterion, Difficulty Level of Exam, Career Scope & Study Tips

The AIAPGET Ayurveda Exam 2026 is a national-level postgraduate entrance examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to MD/MS (Ayurveda) programs across AYUSH colleges in India. This comprehensive guide aims to provide aspiring candidates with all essential information related to the exam — including the updated syllabus, exam pattern, recommended books, seat matrix, cut-off trends, and previous year question papers. Additionally, the article outlines the eligibility criteria, difficulty level analysis, and career prospects after qualifying for the AIAPGET. It also offers effective study tips, time management strategies, and expert-recommended preparation techniques to help candidates succeed in their journey towards postgraduate Ayurvedic education. Whether you’re a first-time test taker or a repeater, this article serves as a complete resource to streamline your AIAPGET 2026 preparation.

📘 AIAPGET Ayurveda 2026: Exam Overview

Feature	Details
Exam Name	AIAPGET (All India AYUSH Post Graduate Entrance Test)
Conducting Body	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam Level	National-level Entrance Exam
Course Offered	MD/MS (Ayurveda)
Exam Frequency	Once a year
Mode of Examination	Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Duration of Exam	120 minutes (2 hours)
Total Questions	120
Question Type	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total Marks	480 marks
Marking Scheme	+4 for each correct answer; -1 for each incorrect answer
Medium of Exam	English & Hindi (Ayurveda)
Eligibility	BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) from a recognized university
Internship Requirement	Completed or likely to complete the compulsory internship by 31st October 2026
Participating Institutes	Government, Semi-Govt., Private AYUSH Colleges across India
Reservation Policy	As per Government of India norms
Application Mode	Online
Official Website	https://aiapget.nta.nic.in

📚 AIAPGET Ayurveda 2026 – Expanded Syllabus with Key Topics

Subject	Key Topics Covered
Padartha Vigyan & Ayurveda Itihas	– Six Darshanas and their influence on Ayurveda – Concept of Satkaryavada, Samavaya, Karana – Trividha Bodhya Sangraha – Historical development of Ayurveda – Contribution of Acharyas (Charaka, Sushruta, Vagbhata, etc.)
Sanskrit	– Grammar: Sandhi, Samasa, Karaka, Shabdarupa, Dhaturoopa – Vocabulary and terminology from Samhitas – Translation and interpretation of Ayurvedic terms/texts
Rachana Sharir	– Asthi, Majja, Snayu, Peshi, Sira, Dhamani, Srotas – Garbha Sharir (embryology) – Marma Sharir (Vital points) – Comparison with modern anatomy
Kriya Sharir	– Tridosha, Sapta Dhatu, Tri Mala – Agni and its types – Aama and its role in disease – Concept of Srotas: types, functions, and disorders – Homeostasis and feedback regulation in Ayurveda
Dravyaguna Vigyan	– Classification of Dravyas – Rasa, Guna, Virya, Vipaka, Prabhava – Karma of Dravyas (Deepana, Pachana, Rasayana, etc.) – Viruddha Ahara (incompatible food) – Anupana and Sahapana
Rasa Shastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana	– Parada, Gandhaka, Tamra, Abhraka and their processing – Shodhana, Marana, Amritikarana, Jarana – Avaleha, Bhasma, Asava-Arishta, Taila, Ghrita, etc. – Drug preservation and dosage calculation
Rog Nidan Evam Vikriti Vigyan	– Nidana Panchaka: Hetu, Purvarupa, Rupa, Upashaya, Samprapti – Dosha-Dushya Sammurchana – Vyadhi Samprapti Ghataka – Kriyakala (Shatkriyakala) – Modern correlation with pathology
Agad Tantra, Vyavahar Ayurveda, Vidhi Vaidyaka	– Classification of poisons (Sthavara, Jangama, Kritrim) – Visha Lakshana & management – Raktavisha, Dushi Visha – Legal responsibilities of physicians – Medico-legal aspects, injuries, forensic identification
Swasthavritta and Yoga	– Dinacharya, Ritucharya, Sadvritta, Achara Rasayana – Ashtanga Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Patanjali Yoga Sutra – Traya Upastambha (Ahara, Nidra, Brahmacharya) – Personal & social hygiene
Charaka Samhita (Purvardha + Uttarardha)	– Sutrasthana: concepts of health and disease – Nidanasthana: disease causation and diagnosis – Chikitsasthana: treatment principles – Kalpasthana & Siddhisthana: Panchakarma, emesis, purgation, etc.
Kayachikitsa	– Management of systemic diseases (Jwara, Pandu, Prameha, Amlapitta, Kushtha, etc.) – Rasayana and Vajikarana – Disease-specific chikitsa sutra – Panchakarma and Upakrama
Shalya Tantra	– Surgical techniques (Chedana, Bhedana, Lekhana, etc.) – Ksharasutra therapy – Agnikarma, Jalaukavacharana – Fractures, wounds (Vrana), piles, fistula treatment
Shalakya Tantra	– Eye, ENT, oral and dental disorders in Ayurveda – Netra Rogas and management (Timira, Abhishyanda) – Kesha, Nakha, Mukha vikara – Use of Anjana, Nasya, Kavala
Stri Roga and Prasuti Tantra	– Menstrual disorders (Artava Dushti, PCOD-like conditions) – Garbha Vriddhi (pregnancy care) – Prasava Karma (labour & delivery) – Yonivyapad (gynec disorders)
Kaumarbhritya (Balaroga)	– Neonatal care, child nutrition, common pediatric diseases – Jatakarma, Samskaras – Immunity and Ojas in children – Preventive pediatrics
Research Methodology & Medical Statistics	– Hypothesis, variables, sampling techniques – Data collection, analysis, mean, SD, chi-square, t-test – Evidence-based Ayurveda – Clinical trial types & protocol design

Detailed Analysis of AIAPGET Ayurveda Paper 2020 – 2025

Subject / Chapter	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025
Padartha Vigyan & Ayurveda Itihas	10	11	9	7	7	7
Sanskrit	4	5	4	3	4	3
Rachana Sharir	7	6	6	5	6	6
Kriya Sharir	6	6	7	6	6	6
Dravyaguna Vigyan	11	11	10	9	9	10
Rasa Shastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana	10	9	10	9	9	9
Rog Nidan	8	9	9	8	8	8
Agad Tantra	5	6	6	5	5	5
Swastha Vritta	6	6	7	6	6	6
Prasuti Tantra & Stri Roga	7	7	6	6	7	6
Kaumarbhritya (Balaroga)	6	6	6	5	6	6
Kayachikitsa	14	14	15	14	14	15
Shalya Tantra	6	6	6	6	6	6
Shalakya Tantra	5	5	6	6	5	5
Panchakarma	5	6	6	6	6	6
Research & Modern Medicine	3	3	3	4	4	4

📊 AIAPGET Ayurveda Paper Analysis (2020–2025)

Year	Overall Difficulty Level	Paper Trend	Key Features / Observations
2025	Moderate to Difficult	Conceptual + Clinical oriented	Heavy focus on Charak Samhita, clinical-based MCQs, and Tridosha & Vikriti Vijnana. Few memory-based questions.
2024	Moderate	Balanced between theory and clinical	Repeated emphasis on Agni, Prakriti, Srotas, and Kayachikitsa. More applied questions from Roga Nidana and Dravyaguna.
2023	Moderate to Difficult	Clinical + Statement-based	Increase in assertion-reason & statement-based MCQs. Focus on Rasashastra, Ashtang Hridaya Sutra Sthana, and Bhaishajya Kalpana.
2022	Moderate	Traditional + Reasoning blend	Inclusion of questions from Sanskrit Shlokas, Maulik Siddhanta, and modern anatomy. Some tricky distractors.
2021	Easy to Moderate	Memory-based + factual	More straightforward questions from basic principles (Padartha, Samanya Vishesh), Kriya Sharir, and Dravyaguna. Less case-based questions.
2020	Easy	Straightforward & factual	Mostly direct questions, many repeated from past years. High weightage to basic Ayurveda and Nighantu terms.

📝 AIAPGET Ayurveda Exam Pattern 2026

Component	Details
Mode of Examination	Online (Computer-Based Test – CBT)
Duration	120 Minutes (2 Hours)
Language of Paper	Ayurveda – Sanskrit & English
Type of Questions	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Number of Questions	120 Questions
Total Marks	480 Marks
Marking Scheme	+4 marks for each correct answer -1 mark for each wrong answer
Unattempted Questions	0 marks
Subjects Covered	Entire BAMS syllabus (UG Ayurveda subjects)
Negative Marking	Yes (1 mark deducted for wrong answers)
Qualifying Criteria	UR/EWS: 50th percentile SC/ST/OBC: 40th percentile PwD: 45th percentile

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🧠 Important Notes:

• The exam is conducted by NTA (National Testing Agency).
• The difficulty level is generally moderate to high.
• The paper includes questions from all three years of BAMS — including basic principles (Padartha, Sanskrit), clinical subjects (Kayachikitsa, Shalya, etc.) and modern subjects like physiology, pathology, etc.

✅ AIAPGET 2026 Eligibility Criteria (Ayurveda)

Criteria	Details
Nationality	Indian Citizens/OCI/NRIs are eligible
Educational Qualification	Must have completed BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) from a recognized institute
Internship Requirement	Must have completed or likely to complete the compulsory rotatory internship by 31st October 2026
Minimum Marks Required	No minimum marks required in BAMS to appear for the exam (only pass required)
Registration	Must have registration with NCISM or State Medical Council [AYUSH Medical Council].
Number of Attempts	No limit on number of attempts
Age Limit	No upper age limit specified

AIAPGET Ayurveda minimum qualifying cut‑off marks

Year	Category	Qualifying Percentile	Min Marks (Out of 480)
2024	UR / EWS	50th percentile	123
	OBC / SC / ST	40th percentile	106
	UR‑PwD	45th percentile	108
	OBC‑PwD	40th percentile	112
2023	UR / EWS	50th percentile	120
	OBC / SC / ST / PwD	40–45th percentile	~100–110 marks*
2022	UR / EWS	50th percentile	~same as 2023 marks*
	OBC / SC / ST / PwD	40–45th percentile	~100 marks*
2021	UR / EWS	50th percentile	~100–110 marks*
	OBC / SC / ST / PwD	40–45th percentile	~90–100 marks*
2020	UR / EWS	50th percentile	~100 marks*
	OBC / SC / ST / PwD	40–45th percentile	~90–100 marks*

📝 AIAPGET 2025 – Ayurveda Cut-off (Category-wise)

Category	Cut-off Percentile	Maximum Marks	Minimum Marks	No. of Qualified Candidates
UR / EWS	50th Percentile	381	101	14,902
OBC	40th Percentile	100	86	1,076
SC	40th Percentile	100	86	341
ST	40th Percentile	100	86	153
UR / EWS – PwD	45th Percentile	100	94	11
OBC – PwD	40th Percentile	90	90	3

AIAPGET 2025 – Subject-wise Topper (Ayurveda)

Course	Application No.	Name	Gender	Category	PwD	Max Marks	Marks Obtained	Percentile
Ayurveda	254010011820	Aniket Sanjay Patil	Male	OBC (NCL)	No	480	381	99.996647

AIAPGET Latest Ayurveda Book

📘 AIAPGET Ayurveda Chapter-Wise Book List with Author Name

Book Title	Author/Publisher	Features
AIAPGET Ayurveda Chapter-wise Solved Papers	Dr. Poonam Patel / CBH Publications	Chapter-wise MCQs with solutions (Previous Year Qs)
AIAPGET Ayurveda Exam Guide	Dr. Shivaji Pawar	Theory + MCQs + PYQs
Essentials of Ayurveda for AIAPGET	Dr. Rakesh Sharma	Conceptual theory + chapter-wise segregation
AIAPGET Ayurveda Question Bank (Chapter-wise)	Diwakar Education Hub	4000+ MCQs Chapter-wise, PYQs, High-level difficulty
PG Entrance Guide in Ayurveda (Vol 1-4)	Dr. R.L. Gupta / Chaukhambha Orientalia	Subject-wise content and MCQs
AIAPGET Ayurveda Chapter-wise MCQ Book	Target Ayurveda / Parampara Books	Topic-wise practice with solutions
Bhaishajya Kalpana – PG Entrance Book	Dr. Rajeev Sharma	Subject-focused book for Rasashastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana
Dravyaguna Vigyan for PG Entrance	Dr. Neeraj Tiwari	Conceptual theory and MCQs for Dravyaguna
Rachana Sharir PG Entrance Book	Dr. Sushil Kumar	Anatomy (Sharir Rachana) with diagrams + MCQs
Kriya Sharir PG Entrance Book	Dr. Vaibhav Dongaonkar	Physiology (Sharir Kriya) with MCQs and recent questions
Samhita Based MCQs (Charaka, Sushruta, Ashtanga)	Dr. Sunita Yadav / Chaukhambha	Samhita-specific chapter-wise solved MCQs
Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana MCQs	Ayurveda House / Target Ayurveda	Drug formulation & pharmaceutical MCQs

Ayush Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC)

Counseling & Admissions

The Authorities for the conduct of counseling of All India Quota (AIQ) Seats:

1. AACCC, M/o Ayush shall conduct counseling for admission to AIQ seats of UG & PG courses under Government/Government Aided, National Institutes, Central Universities and Deemed Universities of Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani & Homoeopathy streams.
2. The counseling for admission to AIQ seats of UG & PG courses of Private Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani & Homoeopathy Institutes shall be conducted by the respective counseling authority of State/UT Government.

Counseling Types & Rounds

A. ALL INDIA QUOTA (15%)

1. There will be four rounds of counseling i.e. Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and Stray Vacancy Round (SVR-I & II phase allotment), and shall be conducted online by AACCC, M/o Ayush.
2. The seats that remain vacant after R-3 will continue to be filled in the online Stray Vacancy Round (SVR-I & II) of AACCC-Counseling.

B. CENTRAL UNIVERSITIES/NATIONAL INSTITUTES (100%)

1. There will be four rounds of counseling i.e. Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and Stray Vacancy Round (SVR-I & II phase allotment), and shall be conducted online by AACCC, M/o Ayush.
2. The seats that remain vacant after R-3 will continue to be filled in the online Stray Vacancy Round (SVR-I & II) of AACCC-Counseling.

C. DEEMED UNIVERSITY (100%)

1. There will be four rounds of counseling i.e. Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and Stray Vacancy Round (SVR-DU).
2. After R-3, AACCC, M/o Ayush will forward the list of registered eligible and ineligible candidates to the respective Deemed Universities for smooth admission process in the online Stray Vacancy Round (SVR-DU) through AACCC portal.
3. All UG/PG seats of Deemed Universities are un-reserved, i.e., the reservation policy of Central Govt. is not applicable.

Read Complete Counseling Information Bulletin – Click Here

📊 BHU – Subject-wise Seat Matrix (AIAPGET-PG)

S. No.	Subject	Total Seats	All India Quota	Institutional Quota
1	Ayurved Samhita & Siddhant	5	3	2
2	Dravyaguna	4	2	2
3	Kaumarbhritya / Balroga	4	2	2
4	Kayachikitsa	6	3	3
5	Manovigyan & Manas Roga	1	1	0
6	Kriya Sharir	3	2	1
7	Prasuti Tantra & Stri Roga	5	2	3
8	Rachana Sharir	3	1	2
9	Rasa Shastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana	4	2	2
10	Rog Nidan evam Vikriti Vigyan	3	1	2
11	Shalakya Tantra	3	2	1
12	Shalya Samanyam	8	4	4
13	Swasthvritta & Yoga	1	0	1
Total		50	25	25

🏫 AIAPGET Ayurveda PG Participating Institutes

S.No.	Institute	State
Government Institutes
1	Dr. N.R.S. Govt. Ayurvedic College, Vijayawada	Andhra Pradesh
2	Sri Venkateswar Ayurved College, Tirupati	Andhra Pradesh
3	Govt. Ayurvedic College, Guwahati	Assam
4	Govt. Ayurvedic College, Patna	Bihar
5	Shri Narayan Prasad Awasthi Govt. Ayurveda College, Raipur	Chhattisgarh
6	Ayurvedic & Unani Tibbia College, Karol Bagh, New Delhi	Delhi
7	Ch. Brahm Prakash Ayurved Charak Sansthan, Khera Dabar, New Delhi	Delhi
8	Govt. Akhandanand Ayurved College, Ahmedabad	Gujarat
9	Govt. Ayurveda College, Vadodara	Gujarat
10	Govt. Ayurveda Medical College, Junagarh	Gujarat
11	Shri Krishna Govt. Ayurvedic College, Kurukshetra	Haryana
12	Shri Maru Singh Memorial Institute of Ayurveda, Sonipat	Haryana
13	Rajiv Gandhi Govt. PG Ayurvedic College & Hospital, Paprola	Himachal Pradesh
14	Govt. Ayurveda Medical College, Bangalore	Karnataka
15	Govt. Ayurveda Medical College, Mysuru	Karnataka
16	Taranath Govt. Ayurvedic Medical College, Bellary	Karnataka
17	Govt. Ayurveda College, Kannur	Kerala
18	Govt. Ayurveda College, Thripunithura (Ernakulam)	Kerala
19	Govt. Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram	Kerala
20	Govt. Ayurved College & Hospital, Gwalior	Madhya Pradesh
21	Govt. Ayurved College, Rewa	Madhya Pradesh
22	Govt. Dhanwantari Ayurved College, Ujjain	Madhya Pradesh
23	Pt. Khushilal Sharma Govt. Ayurved College, Bhopal	Madhya Pradesh
24	Govt. Ayurved College, Nagpur	Maharashtra
25	Govt. Ayurved College, Nanded	Maharashtra
26	Govt. Ayurved College, Osmanabad	Maharashtra
27	R.A. Podar Ayurvedic Medical College, Worli, Mumbai	Maharashtra
28	Gopabandhu Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Puri	Odisha
29	Govt. Ayurvedic College, Balangir	Odisha
30	KATs Ayurvedic College, Ganjam	Odisha
31	Govt. Ayurvedic College, Patiala	Punjab
32	Madan Mohan Malviya Govt. Ayurved College, Udaipur	Rajasthan
33	University College of Ayurveda, S.R. Ayurved University, Jodhpur	Rajasthan
34	Dr. Burugula Rama Krishna Rao Govt. Ayurvedic Medical College	Telangana
35	Govt. Ayurveda College, Varanasi	Uttar Pradesh
36	Lalit Hari State P.G. Ayurvedic College & Hospital, Pilibhit	Uttar Pradesh
37	State Ayurvedic College, Lucknow	Uttar Pradesh
38	Rishikul Govt. PG Ayurvedic College & Hospital, Haridwar	Uttarakhand
39	Uttarakhand Ayurved University (Gurukul Campus), Haridwar	Uttarakhand
40	Institute of Post-Graduate Ayurved Education & Research, Kolkata	West Bengal
Government‑Aided Institutes
41	Vaidyaratnam P.S. Varier Ayurveda College, Malappuram	Kerala
42	Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda College, Thrissur	Kerala
Central/University Institutes (CU‑NI)
43	All India Institute of Ayurveda, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi	Delhi
44	Institute of PG Teaching & Research in Ayurveda, Jamnagar	Gujarat
45	National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur	Rajasthan
46	Faculty of Ayurveda, IMS, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi	Uttar Pradesh
Deemed Universities
47	KLE University Shri B.M. Kankanawadi Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Belagavi	Karnataka
48	Amrita School of Ayurveda, Kollam	Kerala
49	Mahatma Gandhi Ayurved College Hospital & Research Centre, Wardha	Maharashtra
50	Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Ayurved & Research Centre, Pune	Maharashtra
51	Padmashri Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Ayurved & Research Institute, Navi Mumbai	Maharashtra
52	Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, College of Ayurved, Pune	Maharashtra
53	Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Ayurveda College & Hospital, Chennai	Tamil Nadu

🧾 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – AIAPGET Ayurveda

Question	Answer
Q1. What is AIAPGET?	AIAPGET stands for All India Ayush Post Graduate Entrance Test, conducted by the NTA for admission to MD/MS/PG Diploma in Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha & Homeopathy.
Q2. Who conducts AIAPGET?	The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the AIAPGET exam.
Q3. What is the eligibility for AIAPGET Ayurveda?	BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) degree with completion of a 1-year internship (by deadline specified in notification).
Q4. What is the exam mode?	Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.
Q5. What is the medium of the exam for Ayurveda?	English and Hindi for Ayurveda.
Q6. How many questions are asked in AIAPGET Ayurveda?	120 MCQs (Single correct answer).
Q7. What is the duration of the AIAPGET exam?	2 hours (120 minutes).
Q8. What is the marking scheme?	+4 for correct answer, -1 for wrong answer.
Q9. What is a good score in AIAPGET Ayurveda?	Around 350+ out of 480 is considered a strong score for top government colleges.
Q10. Is there any reservation?	Yes, as per Government of India/State Government rules. Reservation applies to SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PH categories.
Q11. How is AIAPGET different from NEET PG?	NEET PG is for Allopathy (MBBS graduates), while AIAPGET is for AYUSH disciplines including Ayurveda.
Q12. Is AIAPGET score valid for state quota seats?	Yes, many states use AIAPGET scores for state quota PG AYUSH seats.
Q13. How many seats are available in Ayurveda MD/MS via AIAPGET?	Approx. 4,000+ seats across India including both government & private colleges.
Q14. What are top colleges accepting AIAPGET Ayurveda scores?	BHU, IMS Varanasi, National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA) Jaipur, Govt. Ayurvedic Colleges (Karnataka, Maharashtra, Kerala, Gujarat, etc.).
Q15. What are the important subjects to prepare?	Samhita, Dravyaguna, Rachana, Kriya, Rasashastra, Agadtantra, Kayachikitsa, Panchakarma, Shalya, Shalakya, etc.
Q16. Is AIAPGET tough?	It is moderate to difficult, depending on preparation. Questions are mostly from the BAMS syllabus.
Q17. Can I get admission without internship completion?	No. Internship must be completed before the cut-off date mentioned in the notification.
Q18. Is there a separate AIAPGET for Ayurveda?	No. The AIAPGET is common, but question papers and counseling are discipline-wise (Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, Homeopathy).
Q19. Is coaching required for AIAPGET Ayurveda?	Not mandatory, but chapter-wise books, test series & previous year papers are recommended.
Q20. What is the counseling process after AIAPGET?	Central counseling (AACCC) + State counseling for AYUSH PG seats. Must register online and fill choices.