If you have finished or are about to finish your undergraduate AYUSH degree and want a postgraduate seat in Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha or Homoeopathy, the All India Ayush Post Graduate Entrance Test (AIAPGET) is the gateway you cannot ignore. For the 2027 admission cycle, the Natioanl Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the official notification, information bulletin and online application link on ntaaiapget.nic.in (also reachable via exams.nta.nic.in/aiapget). Until that notice is live, treat every date in this article as indicative, based on the previous AIAPGET cycle and NTA practice.
This CollegeDwar guide is written for final-year interns, fresh graduates and repeat aspirants across India from metro cities to tier-2 towns who need clear, actionable answers on eligibility, application fee, documents, correction window and common mistakes. We explain the process in simple language so you can register confidently and focus on clinical revision instead of last-minute form panic.
What Is AIAPGET and Why Does the 2027 Application Matter?
AIAPGET is a single national entrance examination conducted by NTA on behalf of the Ministry of Ayush, with participation from regulators such as the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) and the National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH). It is designed to fill MD/MS and equivalent postgraduate seats in Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy for the academic session that begins after the 2027 test.
According to NTA’s public messaging for recent cycles, AIAPGET serves as the common entrance test for both All India Quota (AIQ) and State Quota MD/MS programmes at AYUSH colleges, universities and deemed universities across the country. That means your performance on one exam can shape options in multiple states provided you meet each counselling authority’s rules.
For context, the 2026 cycle (academic session 2026–27) saw tens of thousands of registered candidates and examination centres spread across more than 100 cities. While numbers change every year, the takeaway for 2027 aspirants is simple: plan early, read the official bulletin word by word, and do not rely on screenshots from WhatsApp groups alone.
Who Should Apply in 2027?
- BAMS graduates targeting MD/MS Ayurveda or related PG specialisations.
- BHMS or Graded BHMS holders aiming for MD Homoeopathy seats.
- BUMS graduates for Unani postgraduate programmes where applicable.
- BSMS graduates for Siddha PG courses, often with language considerations for the test paper.
- Interns who will complete compulsory rotatory internship before the notified cut-off date.
Some graduates also explore interdisciplinary higher education later for example, health analytics, population sciences or research institutes alongside or after clinical training. Institutions such as the International Institute for Population Sciences Mumbai represent a different but related path in public health research, while premier medical technology centres like Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology Thiruvananthapuram illustrate how specialised postgraduate training beyond AYUSH can shape a long-term career. AIAPGET, however, remains the mandatory first step for AYUSH MD/MS admissions under the national framework.
AIAPGET 2027 Important Dates (Expected Until Official Notice)
NTA has not announced final AIAPGET 2027 dates at the time this article was prepared. Based on the AIAPGET 2026 timeline and typical scheduling, you can use the table below as a planning reference not as confirmed dates.
- Notification and information bulletin: Usually published a few weeks before registration opens (2026 cycle opened in July).
- Online application window: Often spans roughly two to three weeks; the 2026 window ran from 10 July to 30 July 2026 (form submission until 9:00 PM, fee payment until 11:59 PM on the last day).
- Application correction window: Typically one to three days immediately after registration closes (2026: 1–2 August 2026).
- Advance intimation of exam city: Released before admit cards.
- Admit card: Usually available about a week before the exam.
- Exam date: The 2026 test was held on 22 August 2026; 2027 may fall in a similar late-monsoon window unless the ministry revises the calendar.
- Answer key, result and NTA score: Generally within a few weeks post-exam (2026 result: 18 September 2026).
- Counselling: AACCC handles AIQ MD/MS AYUSH counselling; state/UT authorities manage state quota seats on separate schedules.
Action tip: Bookmark ntaaiapget.nic.in, enable email/SMS alerts on your registration mobile number, and check the portal every morning once May–July 2027 approaches third-party sites often lag behind the official PDF notice.
Eligibility Criteria for AIAPGET 2027
Final eligibility for 2027 will be printed in the Information Bulletin AIAPGET–2027. Until then, use the 2026 bulletin rules as the most reliable preview. NTA generally keeps criteria stable unless regulators change internship or registration norms.
Educational Qualification
You must hold or be about to receive a recognised degree in the relevant stream:
- BAMS for Ayurveda PG programmes.
- BHMS or Graded BHMS for Homoeopathy PG programmes.
- BUMS for Unani PG programmes.
- BSMS for Siddha PG programmes.
A provisional pass certificate from your university is usually acceptable at the application stage if your final degree certificate is pending, subject to verification during admission.
Registration With AYUSH Council or State Board
Candidates must possess provisional or permanent registration with the State Board of Indian Medicine / Homoeopathy or the relevant central council, as specified in the bulletin. Keep registration number, date and issuing authority ready before you start the form mismatch here is a frequent reason for counselling document rejection later.
Compulsory Rotatory Internship
Completion of a one-year compulsory rotatory internship is mandatory. You may apply if you are likely to finish internship by the cut-off date mentioned in the notice. For AIAPGET 2026, the internship cut-off was extended to 31 October 2026 (from an earlier August date) for Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy showing that this date can change via public notice. For 2027, assume a similar autumn cut-off until confirmed.
Age, Nationality and Attempts
- Nationality: Indian citizens (as per bulletin; check for any OCI/NRI clauses in the 2027 PDF usually AIAPGET targets I—ndian nationals for these seats).
- Age limit: No upper age limit has been specified in recent bulletins.
- Number of attempts: Generally not capped; you can reappear if you meet eligibility each year.
- Minimum marks in UG: Not always stated in the entrance bulletin; college/university admission rules may apply at the seat allotment stage.
AIAPGET 2027 Application Fee (Category-Wise)
Fee is paid online only during the application window debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI, plus applicable payment gateway charges. The 2027 fee will be listed in the official notice. For budgeting, refer to the AIAPGET 2026 fee structure:
- General (UR): ₹2,700
- General-EWS / OBC-NCL: ₹2,450
- SC / ST / PwBD / Third Gender: ₹1,800
There is no offline challan in recent cycles. If payment fails but amount is debited, use the portal’s payment status tab and NTA’s helpdesk channels do not submit a second duplicate application unless the bulletin allows it.
Category certificate tip: If you claim EWS, OBC-NCL, SC or ST benefits during counselling, your AIAPGET application category should align with valid certificates issued in the prescribed format and financial year mentioned in the bulletin.
Documents Required Before You Start Registration
Scan originals in the format and size limits specified in the 2027 bulletin (typically JPG/JPEG for images and PDF for certificates). Prepare these in advance:
- Recent passport-size photograph (plain background, face clearly visible avoid filters or heavy jewellery that obscure identification).
- Signature in running hand on white paper (digital scans must match bulletin dimensions).
- Class 10 certificate or birth proof for date of birth.
- AYUSH degree certificate or provisional pass certificate.
- Internship completion certificate or bonafide letter from the hospital/college if you finish internship near the cut-off.
- Registration certificate from the state/council.
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD) if applicable.
- PwBD certificate issued by the competent medical authority, if claiming PwBD quota or scribe facility.
- Photo ID proof (Aadhaar, passport, PAN, driving licence, etc., as permitted).
- Valid mobile number and email ID these remain your login credentials for admit card, result and counselling updates.
Keep multiple backup copies on cloud storage and a printed checklist. Name spellings must match your degree and Aadhaar wherever linked; even minor mismatches can delay seat verification.
Step-by-Step AIAPGET 2027 Registration on ntaaiapget.nic.in
The application is fully online. Below is the standard NTA workflow used in recent AIAPGET cycles; button labels may differ slightly when the 2027 interface goes live.
Step 1: Visit the Official Portal
Open https://ntaaiapget.nic.in or the AIAPGET section on exams.nta.nic.in. Use only the government domain ending in .nic.in. Avoid paid third-party “form filling” sites that charge unnecessary fees.
Step 2: New Registration
Click New Registration, read the instructions, tick the declaration and note your application number and password sent to your mobile/email. Write them down immediately NTA password reset during peak traffic can be slow.
Step 3: Fill the Application Form
Enter personal details (name, parents’ names, gender, category, PwBD status, address, nationality), academic history (university, year of passing, roll numbers), internship dates, AYUSH stream (Ayurveda/Unani/Siddha/Homoeopathy), medium of examination where choice exists, and four preferred exam cities in order of priority.
Step 4: Upload Scanned Images and Documents
Upload photograph, signature and certificates as per size limits. Use the portal’s preview tool. Blurry uploads are a common cause of rejection during document verification.
Step 5: Pay the Application Fee
Complete online payment and save the fee receipt. Without successful payment, the application is incomplete even if all fields are filled.
Step 6: Final Submit and Print Confirmation Page
Review every field, submit finally and download/print the confirmation page. This page is essential for future correspondence, correction windows and counselling.
Delhi and NCR candidates often choose exam cities in the capital region for convenience; if you are simultaneously tracking other national entrances, you may already be familiar with online registration flows used for exams like CAT or design tests such as NID DAT the discipline differs, but the habit of saving PDF confirmations and checking official portals daily applies equally to AIAPGET.
Correction Window and Editing Mistakes
NTA usually opens a limited correction facility for a short period after the registration deadline. In 2026, corrections were allowed on 1–2 August. Typical editable fields include photograph, signature, exam city preferences and minor personal details not always category or stream once the exam is allocated.
Use the correction window even for small errors. Counselling authorities match AIAPGET data with degree and caste/income certificates strictly. If a field is locked, contact NTA through the official helpdesk numbers listed in the bulletin rather than submitting a fresh duplicate application without guidance.
Exam Pattern and Language Options (Reference for 2027)
While the application form is your immediate task, understanding the test helps you select the correct stream and medium during registration:
- Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT).
- Duration: 120 minutes (2 hours).
- Questions: 120 multiple-choice questions.
- Maximum marks: 480 (as per recent pattern verify in 2027 bulletin).
- Marking: Check the latest bulletin for negative marking rules; prepare accordingly.
- Medium: Ayurveda Hindi and English; Homoeopathy English; Siddha Tamil and English; Unani Urdu and English (as per recent cycles).
Choose your medium carefully during application changing later may not be permitted. Siddha and Unani aspirants should practise in the bilingual format listed above, not only in English clinical notes.
After You Apply: Admit Card, Result and Counselling
Admit Card
Download the admit card from the same login when NTA activates the link. It shows exam date, shift, reporting time, centre address and instructions. No admit card is sent by post.
Result and NTA Score
Results are published on the official portal with score card and All India Rank details used for counselling. Save multiple copies of your score card PDF.
Counselling Pathways
- All India Quota: Conducted through AACCC (Ayush Admissions Central Counseling Committee) for participating MD/MS seats.
- State Quota: Each state/UT Ayush directorate or designated authority releases its own schedule, registration fee and document verification centres.
Register separately for AIQ and state processes if you want both pools. Seat surrender rules, bond policies and college preferences differ by state read each notice completely.
Common Application Mistakes to Avoid
- Wrong stream selection (e.g., choosing Ayurveda instead of Homoeopathy) this affects question paper and eligibility.
- Incorrect internship dates that do not match your completion certificate.
- Non-matching names across Aadhaar, degree and caste certificate.
- Invalid mobile/email leading to missed counselling alerts.
- Low-quality scans that fail verification.
- Missing payment before the deadline partially filled forms are not counted.
- Ignoring correction window assuming “small typos won’t matter.”
Preparation and Lifestyle Tips While the 2027 Form Is Pending
Use the weeks before registration to stabilise your internship logbook, collect council registration proof and organise degree transcripts. Clinically, revise subject-wise MCQ patterns from previous years’ papers where officially released. If you relocate for coaching or internship, cities with strong student ecosystems whether for AYUSH coaching in traditional hubs or for technology programmes at institutes like Indian Institute of Information Technology Kota (IIIT Kota) or Jaypee Institute of Information Technology can offer libraries and peer groups; choose what fits your specialisation.
Women graduates balancing clinic duties and exam prep may find structured campus support useful in institutions focused on higher education for women, such as Lady Shri Ram College for Women (LSR), Delhi, Indraprastha College for Women, Delhi, or Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore even if your immediate goal is AYUSH PG rather than those specific programmes. Research-oriented learners can later explore centres like the Regional Centre for Biotechnology or Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore for PhD-level work after postgraduate clinical training.
Students who pivot entirely out of clinical practice sometimes pursue degrees such as a Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) or IT courses at campuses like Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIIT Delhi); that is a separate career track, but it highlights why confirming your commitment to AYUSH PG before paying the AIAPGET fee matters.
Conclusion
The AIAPGET 2027 application form will appear on ntaaiapget.nic.in once NTA publishes the official notification and information bulletin. Until then, prepare your internship proof, council registration, category certificates and scanned images; budget roughly ₹1,800–₹2,700 plus gateway charges based on the 2026 fee slab; and mark tentative July–August milestones on your calendar using the previous cycle as a guide.
Register only through the official portal, pay the fee before the deadline, download your confirmation page and fix errors during the correction window. After the exam, align promptly with AACCC for All India Quota and your state Ayush authority for state seats. For the latest official PDF notices and registration links, rely on NTA first and use this CollegeDwar article as a structured companion checklist for a smooth AIAPGET 2027 application journey.
