AIAPGET application closes on 30 July: finish these steps first
The form submission window is almost over. Here is a clear last-day guide to eligibility, fees, documents, correction dates, the revised internship cut-off and the 22 August examination.
The AIAPGET 2026 application form is available on the National Testing Agency website, and candidates have only a short time left to complete it. According to the official schedule, online application submission will close on 30 July 2026 at 9:00 PM. Candidates who submit the form in time can pay the examination fee until 11:59 PM on the same day.
AIAPGET is the single entrance test used for admission to postgraduate Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy courses for the 2026–27 academic session. This means the form is important not only for All India Quota seats but also for state quota PG AYUSH admissions covered through the AIAPGET score.
AIAPGET 2026 important dates
The table below separates the form deadline from the fee deadline because the two timings are different. Candidates should still avoid waiting until the final hour, as traffic on the application portal can increase near closing time.
| AIAPGET 2026 event | Official date and time | What the candidate should do |
|---|---|---|
| Online application started | 10 July 2026 | Create an account and note the application number. |
| Last date to submit application | 30 July 2026, up to 9:00 PM | Complete and submit all form particulars before the portal closes. |
| Last date to pay application fee | 30 July 2026, up to 11:59 PM | Pay online and confirm that the Confirmation Page is generated. |
| Application correction window | 1 to 2 August 2026 | Edit only the particulars permitted by NTA on the portal. |
| Advance city intimation slip | To be announced | Download it from the official AIAPGET website when released. |
| Admit card | To be announced | Check the allotted centre, date, discipline and reporting time. |
| AIAPGET 2026 exam date | 22 August 2026, Saturday | Appear in CBT mode at the centre printed on the admit card. |
As of this update, NTA has not announced a change in the application closing date. Candidates should therefore work with 30 July at 9:00 PM as the final form-submission deadline and should not depend on a possible extension.
Who can apply for AIAPGET 2026?
Eligibility should be checked before paying the fee. NTA accepts the form provisionally, but final admission depends on document verification and the rules of NCISM, NCH and the relevant counselling authority.
Recognised AYUSH degree
You should hold a BAMS, BUMS, BSMS, BHMS or Graded BHMS degree, or a recognised provisional pass certificate, under the applicable NCISM or NCH provisions.
Registration certificate
You should possess a permanent or provisional registration certificate for the relevant qualification issued by the competent council, commission, State Board or UT Board.
One-year internship requirement
You should have completed the compulsory one-year rotating internship or be likely to complete it within the officially permitted cut-off date.
Citizenship and age
The bulletin states that applicants must be Indian citizens. It also states that there is no upper age limit for AIAPGET 2026.
Fresh update: internship cut-off extended to 31 October
The original Information Bulletin mentioned 31 August 2026. NTA later issued a separate public notice revising the internship completion cut-off to 31 October 2026 for Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy candidates. This is the current date candidates should use while checking internship eligibility.
If your internship is scheduled to finish after 31 August but on or before 31 October 2026, this revised notice is especially important for you. Keep the correct internship start and completion dates in the form because the original completion certificate will be required during counselling.
Candidates already pursuing a postgraduate course should also check the rules of the university or institution where they may seek admission. Some institutions do not allow admission to another PG course until the existing course has been completed. Qualifying AIAPGET alone does not override such institutional conditions.
How to fill the AIAPGET 2026 application form
The application is completely online. Do not send a printed form or certificates to NTA unless the agency specifically asks for them later. Use your own active mobile number and email address because examination communication will be sent through those details.
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Open the official registration page
Go through the AIAPGET website at exams.nta.nic.in/aiapget and use the candidate activity link for AIAPGET 2026 registration. Avoid links forwarded through unknown groups.
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Create the registration profile
Enter the required personal and contact details, create a password, choose a security question and note the system-generated application number. You will need this number for every future login.
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Complete personal and academic details
Select the correct discipline and programme, enter educational qualifications, registration details and internship dates, and review spellings against your official documents.
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Select four examination cities
Choose four convenient cities in order of preference. NTA will try to allot a preferred city, but a different city may be assigned for administrative or logistical reasons.
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Capture the live photograph and upload files
Use proper lighting and a plain, light-coloured background. Your face and both ears should be clearly visible. Upload your own unfiltered photograph, signature and applicable certificate in the prescribed format.
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Pay the fee and save proof
Pay through net banking, debit card, credit card or UPI. The application is successfully completed only when the Confirmation Page is generated. Download the page and payment proof in PDF form.
Documents and image sizes required
Keep the files ready before opening the final form page. A blurred signature, edited photograph or unreadable certificate may create a verification problem later.
| File | Accepted format | Prescribed size |
|---|---|---|
| Recent passport-size colour photograph | JPG/JPEG | 10 KB to 200 KB |
| Candidate signature | JPG/JPEG | 10 KB to 30 KB |
| Identity proof, where applicable | JPG/JPEG | 10 KB to 200 KB |
| PwBD or disability certificate, if applicable | 50 KB to 300 KB |
The passport photograph should be recent, in colour, against a white background, and should show about 80% of the face without a mask. NTA advises candidates not to upload morphed, AI-generated, filtered or heavily edited photographs. Aadhaar is recommended for easier authentication, but the bulletin permits another valid government-issued identity document when Aadhaar is not used.
Final check before pressing Submit
- Name and date of birth match the identity document
- Correct AYUSH discipline and qualification selected
- Internship start and completion dates are accurate
- Category and PwBD status are supported by valid documents
- Four examination cities are arranged in the right order
- Photograph and signature belong to the candidate
- Mobile number and email address are active
- Confirmation Page is generated after payment
AIAPGET 2026 application fee
The examination fee varies by category. Bank or payment-gateway processing charges and applicable GST are charged separately.
| Category | Application fee |
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| General (UR) | ₹2,700 |
| General-EWS / OBC-NCL | ₹2,450 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Third Gender | ₹1,800 |
OBC-NCL candidates should verify that their community is included in the current Central List. A candidate covered only by a state OBC list cannot automatically claim the Central OBC-NCL benefit. Select the category carefully and keep the supporting certificate ready for verification.
What can you do from 1 to 2 August?
NTA will open the AIAPGET 2026 application correction window from 1 August to 2 August 2026. It is meant for candidates who have already submitted their application. It is not a second registration period for new candidates.
Use the window for
- Reviewing the submitted particulars carefully
- Editing only those fields enabled by NTA
- Saving the corrected form within the available period
- Downloading the revised Confirmation Page, if generated
Do not assume that
- Every field will be open for editing
- A new application can be submitted during correction
- NTA will accept changes through email or WhatsApp
- A correction request will be accepted after 2 August
The Information Bulletin does not provide a field-by-field correction matrix. The actual editable options will be those displayed by NTA in the candidate login or mentioned in a separate correction notice. Candidates should therefore avoid online claims that say every detail can be changed.
AIAPGET 2026 exam date and paper pattern
The entrance test will be held on 22 August 2026 in Computer Based Test mode. Each candidate appears in the paper for the relevant AYUSH discipline. The syllabus follows the graduate-level education regulations of the respective discipline issued by NCISM or NCH.
Every correct answer carries four marks, one mark is deducted for an incorrect response, and an unanswered question receives zero marks. Since negative marking applies, accuracy and question selection matter along with speed.
| Discipline | Question paper medium |
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| Ayurveda | Hindi and English |
| Homoeopathy | English only |
| Siddha | Tamil and English |
| Unani | Urdu and English |
If there is any ambiguity in a translated question, the English version will be treated as final. The exact shift, examination centre and reporting instructions will be printed on the admit card.
Common last-day mistakes candidates should avoid
- Stopping after registration: An application number alone does not mean the full form has been submitted.
- Paying without checking the status: Save the Confirmation Page. If it is not generated, investigate the transaction immediately.
- Submitting multiple forms: The bulletin permits only one application per candidate, and multiple applications can lead to cancellation.
- Entering estimated internship dates: Use accurate dates because the original internship completion certificate will be checked during counselling.
- Using a family member’s mobile number or email: Use contact details that you can access throughout the exam and admission process.
- Choosing the wrong category: Reservation benefits are subject to certificate verification and the rules of the counselling authority.
- Uploading edited images: Filtered, AI-generated or heavily modified photographs may be rejected during verification.
- Depending on unofficial links: Apply only through the official NTA AIAPGET website and verify every new notice there.
What happens after AIAPGET registration?
Once the form and correction period are over, NTA will announce the advance city intimation slip and admit card dates on the examination website. The city slip gives advance information about the allotted examination city; it is not the admit card. The admit card will carry the final centre, shift, reporting time and discipline.
After the 22 August examination, NTA will display recorded responses and a provisional answer key for a limited period. Candidates will be able to challenge the provisional key online by paying the prescribed processing fee. The result and scorecard will then be released on the AIAPGET website.
NTA conducts the examination and declares the result, but it does not run counselling. AACCC conducts counselling for the covered All India Quota seats, while the designated state and UT authorities handle their respective quota seats according to their own eligibility, domicile and reservation rules.
AIAPGET 2026 FAQs
Q. What is the last date to fill the AIAPGET 2026 application form?
Ans. The last date to submit the online application form is 30 July 2026 up to 9:00 PM.
Q. What is the last time to pay the AIAPGET application fee?
Ans. Candidates who submit the form within time can pay the examination fee up to 11:59 PM on 30 July 2026.
Q. When will the AIAPGET 2026 correction window open?
Ans. NTA has scheduled online application correction for 1 and 2 August 2026. Only fields permitted on the candidate portal can be edited.
Q. What is the revised internship completion cut-off?
Ans. The internship completion cut-off has been revised from 31 August to 31 October 2026 for Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy candidates.
Q. Which degrees are accepted for AIAPGET?
Ans. Candidates with a recognised BAMS, BUMS, BSMS, BHMS or Graded BHMS degree, or applicable provisional pass certificate, may apply subject to the other eligibility conditions.
Q. Is there an upper age limit for AIAPGET 2026?
Ans. No. The official Information Bulletin states that there is no upper age limit for the examination.
Q. When will AIAPGET 2026 be conducted?
Ans. The Computer Based Test is scheduled for Saturday, 22 August 2026.
Q. How many questions are there in AIAPGET 2026?
Ans. The paper has 120 single-correct MCQs for 480 marks and must be completed in 120 minutes.
Q. Is there negative marking in AIAPGET?
Ans. Yes. A correct answer gets four marks, an incorrect answer attracts a deduction of one mark, and an unattempted question gets zero.
Q. What is the official website for AIAPGET registration?
Ans. The official examination website is exams.nta.nic.in/aiapget. Candidates should use the registration link available under Candidate Activity.
Official AIAPGET 2026 resources
For an application or admit-card problem, the bulletin lists the NTA helpdesk number 011-40759000 and email address aiapget@nta.ac.in. Keep your application number ready before contacting the helpdesk.
Complete the form first, then return to preparation
The AIAPGET application process is manageable when every step is completed in order. Check eligibility, enter genuine details, upload clear files, pay the correct fee and save the Confirmation Page. The correction window can help with permitted mistakes, but it should not be treated as a reason to submit the original form carelessly.
Once the application is safely complete, shift your attention back to discipline-wise revision, PYQs and timed practice. With the examination scheduled for 22 August, the remaining preparation period should be used for accurate recall and mock-test analysis rather than random resource switching. Save this page and share it with an eligible AYUSH graduate who may still have an incomplete form.
