AIAPGET 2026: Counselling Schedule Out at aaccc.gov.in; Check Dates, Registration Steps, Eligibility and Fees

The schedule for online AIAPGET counselling for the academic year 2026-27 has been released by the Ayush Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC) for candidates who qualified in the All India Ayush Post Graduate Entrance Test (AIAPGET) 2026. 

The Counselling process has been structured into three main rounds, followed by two Stray Vacancy Rounds (SVR-I and SVR-II). Verification of the tentative seat matrix has been scheduled for October 24 to 25, 2026, and Round 1 registration and payment will remain open from October 26 to November 1, 2026. The Round 1 seat allotment result is due on November 3, 2026, and the last stage of the cycle, SVR-II, is scheduled to conclude on December 31, 2026.

Source: aaccc.gov.in/pg-counselling/

AIAPGET Counselling 2026 Important Dates

How to Register for AIAPGET Counselling 2026 (Round 1 Registration from October 26, 2026)

1. Visit the official AACCC website, aaccc.gov.in, and open the PG Counselling section.
2. Register on the AACCC PG portal using the same e-mail address and mobile number provided to the NTA during AIAPGET 2026 registration, as the data entered on the NTA portal is pre-populated for counselling.
3. Pay the non-refundable registration fee and the refundable security deposit within the registration window (exact amounts are likely to be specified in the AACCC PG Information Bulletin).
4. Fill in and lock the preferred courses and colleges within the choice filling window.
5. Check the seat allotment result on the portal, download the allotment letter, and report to the allotted institute within the reporting dates.

What is AIAPGET 2027?

AIAPGET stands for All India AYUSH Post Graduate Entrance Test. It is a national-level entrance exam conducted once a year by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India. The exam is the single national gateway for admission to MD, MS, and PG Diploma courses across four AYUSH streams — Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy.

AIAPGET covers institutions across India that offer AYUSH postgraduate programmes under both All India Quota (AIQ) and State/UT Quota. Counselling for AIQ seats is handled exclusively by the AYUSH Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC), while state quota seats are managed by respective state and UT counselling authorities.

More than 49,000 candidates appeared for AIAPGET 2026 — the highest in recent years — up from 42,075 in 2025, reflecting growing interest in AYUSH postgraduate education. The exam is open to graduates holding BAMS, BUMS, BSMS, or BHMS degrees who have completed their mandatory one-year internship. There is no upper age limit and no restriction on the number of attempts.

AIAPGET 2027 Key Highlights

Source: NTA AIAPGET Official Portal

AIAPGET 2027 Important Dates

The official schedule for AIAPGET 2027 has not been released by NTA yet. All expected dates below are based on 2025 and 2026 patterns. You should check exams.nta.nic.in/aiapget regularly from April 2027 onwards for the official 2027 schedule.

All AIAPGET 2027 dates listed below are expected and tentative. The official schedule will be published by NTA in the information bulletin. Always confirm dates from the official NTA portal.

Source: NTA AIAPGET Official Website

Previous Year AIAPGET Timeline: 2025 and 2026

AIAPGET 2027 Eligibility Criteria

You must meet all eligibility conditions before applying for AIAPGET 2027. The eligibility rules are set by the Ministry of AYUSH and remain consistent across cycles. Check the official notification carefully before submitting your application.

Stream-wise Degree Requirement

Key Eligibility Conditions for AIAPGET 2027

• You must hold a recognised BAMS, BUMS, BSMS, or BHMS degree from a university recognised under the respective Central Council Act (CCIM Act or CCH Act).
• You must have completed a minimum one year of compulsory rotating internship on or before the last date of AIAPGET 2027 application. Candidates still completing their internship must check the official notification for any relaxation.
• Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply.
• There is no upper age limit for AIAPGET 2027.
• There is no restriction on the number of attempts.
• You can only select one stream per application. You cannot appear for multiple streams in the same year.

Always check the official AIAPGET 2027 information bulletin for the exact eligibility conditions, especially regarding internship completion deadlines, which have been subject to change in some previous cycles.

AIAPGET 2027 Application Process

AIAPGET 2027 registration will be done entirely online at exams.nta.nic.in/aiapget. There is no offline mode. In 2026, registration was open for about 20 days (July 10 to July 30). Start the process as soon as registration opens — do not wait until the last date.

How to Apply for AIAPGET 2027: Step-by-Step

1. Step 1 — New Registration: Visit the official AIAPGET portal. Click on "New Registration." Enter your name, date of birth, mobile number, and email ID. You will receive your Application Number and password via SMS and email. Save these credentials carefully.
2. Step 2 — Fill the Application Form: Log in and complete all required sections — personal information, academic qualifications, AYUSH stream (choose one), exam city preference, and contact details. Also select your preferred medium of exam (e.g. English or Hindi for Ayurveda).
3. Step 3 — Upload Documents: Upload a scanned passport-size photograph (10–200 KB, JPEG) and your signature (4–30 KB, JPEG). If applicable, also upload your category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) and PwD certificate.
4. Step 4 — Pay Application Fee: Pay the fee online via debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI. Your application is incomplete until the payment is successfully confirmed. The fee is non-refundable.
5. Step 5 — Submit and Save Confirmation: After successful payment, submit the form and download your confirmation page. Keep a printout for future reference during admit card download and counselling.

Application Form Correction (Edit Window)

NTA provides a short correction window after the registration deadline. You can correct limited details like your photograph, signature, and some personal information. You cannot change your chosen stream or exam medium after final submission. In 2026, the correction window was only two days (August 1–2). Plan your application carefully before submitting.

AIAPGET 2027 registration is expected to open in June–July 2027. Missing the deadline means you cannot appear for that cycle. Check the official NTA portal for exact dates.

AIAPGET 2027 Application Fee

The AIAPGET application fee is paid online and is non-refundable. The expected fee structure for 2027 is based on the previous year notification. NTA may revise the fee, so confirm the exact amounts from the official AIAPGET 2027 information bulletin when released.

Fee amounts are estimated based on previous year AIAPGET notifications and are subject to revision. Refer to the official AIAPGET 2027 information bulletin for confirmed fee amounts and accepted payment methods.

AIAPGET 2027 Syllabus

The AIAPGET syllabus is not a separate restricted list — it covers the entire UG curriculum of each AYUSH stream as prescribed by the Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM) for Ayurveda, Unani, and Siddha, and the Central Council of Homoeopathy (CCH) for Homoeopathy. All 120 questions come from subjects covered during the 5.5-year BAMS, BUMS, BSMS, or BHMS programme.

NTA does not release official topic-wise weightages for AIAPGET. Based on previous year question papers, clinical subjects like Kayachikitsa (Ayurveda), Materia Medica (Homoeopathy), and Moalijat (Unani) typically carry higher question counts. You should cover all subjects, with additional time on high-weightage areas.

AIAPGET Syllabus — Ayurveda (BAMS)

• Padartha Vigyana and Ayu Itihas
• Sanskrit (Samskrit)
• Kriya Sharira (Ayurvedic Physiology)
• Rachana Sharira (Ayurvedic Anatomy)
• Dravyaguna (Ayurvedic Pharmacology)
• Rasa Shastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana (Pharmaceutics)
• Agad Tantra (Toxicology and Medical Jurisprudence)
• Swasthavritta (Preventive and Social Medicine)
• Roga Nidana and Vikriti Vigyana (Pathology and Diagnostics)
• Kayachikitsa (Internal Medicine)
• Panchakarma
• Shalya Tantra (Surgery)
• Shalakya Tantra (ENT and Ophthalmology)
• Prasuti Tantra and Striroga (Obstetrics and Gynaecology)
• Kaumarbhritya (Paediatrics)

AIAPGET Syllabus — Homoeopathy (BHMS)

• Organon of Medicine and Homoeopathic Philosophy
• Materia Medica
• Repertory
• Practice of Medicine
• Anatomy, Physiology, and Biochemistry
• Community Medicine and Preventive Medicine
• Pathology and Microbiology
• Obstetrics and Gynaecology

AIAPGET Syllabus — Unani (BUMS)

• Kulliyat (Fundamentals of Unani Medicine)
• Tashreeh ul Badan (Anatomy)
• Moalijat (Internal Medicine)
• Ilmul Advia (Pharmacology)
• Jarahat (Surgery)
• Moalijat Ain, Uzn, Anf, Halaq, Asnan (ENT and Ophthalmology)
• Amraz Jild wa Tazeeniyyat (Dermatology)
• Qabalat wa Amraz un Nisa (Obstetrics and Gynaecology)
• Ilm ul Atfal (Paediatrics)
• Tahaffuzi wa Samaji Tibb (Community Medicine)

AIAPGET Syllabus — Siddha (BSMS)

• Sirappu Maruthuvam (Special Therapies)
• Gunapadam — Mooligai (Herbal Pharmacology)
• Gunapadam — Thadhu & Jeevam (Inorganic and Zoological Pharmacology)
• Noi Naadal Noi Mudhal Naadal (Pathology and Diagnostics)
• Maruthuvam (Practice of Medicine)
• Anatomy, Physiology, and Biochemistry
• Community Medicine and Preventive Medicine

AIAPGET 2027 Admit Card

NTA will release the AIAPGET 2027 admit card on its official portal a few days before the exam. Based on previous years, the admit card is expected in August 2027. You can download it using your Application Number and password from exams.nta.nic.in/aiapget.

How to Download AIAPGET 2027 Admit Card

1. Visit exams.nta.nic.in/aiapget.
2. Click on "Download Admit Card — AIAPGET 2027" in the Candidate Activity section.
3. Enter your Application Number and date of birth or password.
4. Download and print the admit card on A4-size paper (black-and-white print is acceptable).

Details Printed on the AIAPGET Admit Card

• Candidate’s name, photograph, and signature
• Application Number and Roll Number
• Exam centre name and full address
• Exam date, shift, and reporting time
• Stream (Ayurveda/Unani/Siddha/Homoeopathy) and medium of exam
• Important instructions for exam day conduct and dress code

No candidate will be allowed into the exam hall without a printed, valid AIAPGET admit card and a government-issued photo ID. Keep your admit card safe until the counselling process is fully complete.

Documents to Carry on AIAPGET 2027 Exam Day

• Printed AIAPGET 2027 Admit Card
• One valid original photo ID — Aadhaar Card, Passport, Voter ID, or PAN Card
• One passport-size photograph matching the one uploaded during registration
• PwD Certificate (if applicable)
• Transparent water bottle (no electronic devices, bags, or stationery allowed in the hall)

Top Colleges Accepting AIAPGET 2027 Score

About 209 colleges across India accept AIAPGET scores for PG AYUSH admissions. These include premier national institutes, university departments, and private colleges offering MD, MS, and PG Diploma programmes. The approximately 2,274 All India Quota seats are distributed across these colleges under AACCC counselling, with additional state quota seats available through state-level processes.

Top Government AYUSH PG Institutes — Ayurveda

Top Government AYUSH PG Institutes — Homoeopathy, Unani, and Siddha

For the complete seat matrix with institute-wise and course-wise seat counts for AIAPGET 2027, check the AACCC website at aaccc.gov.in once the 2027 counselling schedule is released. The official seat matrix is published before Round 1 registration opens each year.

Preparation Tips for AIAPGET 2027

AIAPGET 2027 is expected in August 2027, giving you about 10 months from October 2026 to prepare. With 120 questions covering your entire 5.5-year UG curriculum in just 2 hours, preparation needs to be systematic and consistent. The negative marking also means accuracy is as important as speed.

Subject-wise Preparation — Ayurveda

• Focus heavily on Kayachikitsa and Dravyaguna — these subjects are consistently the highest-scoring areas in the Ayurveda paper based on previous years’ patterns.
• Revise Rachana Sharira and Kriya Sharira carefully. Many candidates underestimate first-year subjects during clinical training, but these appear regularly in AIAPGET.
• Make subject-wise short notes for Rasa Shastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana — the large number of formulations, ingredients, and indications makes it a high-scoring section for well-prepared candidates.
• Cover Shalya Tantra and Shalakya Tantra — these have shown increasing representation in recent AIAPGET papers.

Subject-wise Preparation — Homoeopathy

• Materia Medica and Repertory are the most scoring sections. Regular practice of drug pictures and repertory rubrics is essential.
• Revise Organon of Medicine aphorisms carefully — Hahnemann-direct questions appear in every AIAPGET Homoeopathy paper.
• Do not neglect Practice of Medicine — clinical and applied questions have increased in recent years.

Subject-wise Preparation — Unani and Siddha

• Focus on core clinical subjects: Moalijat for Unani and Maruthuvam for Siddha — these carry the most questions in each paper.
• Cover pharmacology subjects carefully — Ilmul Advia for Unani and Gunapadam for Siddha. Drug properties, classification, and indications are commonly tested.

General Tips for AIAPGET 2027

• Solve at least 3 years of previous AIAPGET question papers. This gives you a clear picture of the question style, difficulty, and the subjects that appear most frequently.
• Use MCQ-based practice books specific to your AYUSH stream. Speed and accuracy both matter in a 2-hour, 120-question exam.
• Attempt full-length mock tests in CBT mode to build comfort with the computer-based format. NTA usually releases a free demo test before the exam — use it before your scheduled date.
• Revise 2–3 subjects per week in a structured schedule rather than trying to cover everything at once. Spaced revision improves long-term retention.
• Because of the −1 negative marking, do not guess randomly. Skip questions you are genuinely unsure about — an unattempted question costs you nothing.
• Just qualifying is not enough for a preferred seat. To access good government Ayurveda PG colleges, aim for at least 200–250 marks. For premier national institutes like AIIA Delhi or NIA Jaipur, target 300 or above.