The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially announced the dates for the All India Ayush Post Graduate Entrance Test (AIAPGET) 2025, providing a clear roadmap for thousands of aspiring students seeking admission to postgraduate AYUSH courses across India. This crucial examination facilitates admissions to MD/MS/PG Diploma programs in Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy disciplines.
Key Dates at a Glance:
- Application Period: The online application process for AIAPGET 2025 commenced on May 9, 2025, and will conclude on June 8, 2025, at 11:50 PM. Candidates are strongly advised to complete their applications well before the deadline to avoid any last-minute technical glitches.
- Application Correction Window: A correction window will be open from June 10 to June 12, 2025, allowing candidates to rectify any errors in their submitted application forms.
- City Intimation Slip: The NTA will release the advance city intimation slip on June 24, 2025, providing candidates with information about their allotted examination city.
- Admit Card Release: The AIAPGET 2025 admit cards are slated for release on June 30, 2025. These will be available for download on the official NTA AIAPGET website.
- Examination Date: The AIAPGET 2025 examination will be conducted on July 4, 2025.
- Result Declaration: While a precise date is yet to be confirmed, the results for AIAPGET 2025 are tentatively expected to be declared in August 2025.
Eligibility Criteria:
To be eligible for AIAPGET 2025, candidates must fulfill the following criteria:
- Possess a BAMS/BUMS/BSMS/BHMS/Graded BHMS degree or a Provisional BAMS/BUMS/BSMS/BHMS pass certificate from an institute recognized under the IMCC 1970/HCC 1973/NCISM 2020/NCH 2020 Act.
- Hold a permanent or provisional registration certificate of BUMS/BAMS/BHMS/BSMS/Graded BHMS degree qualification issued by the CCIM/CCH/NCISM/NCH/State Board/Deemed Universities/Universities.
- Have completed a one-year compulsory rotating internship on or before July 31, 2025.
- There is no upper age limit for appearing in the AIAPGET examination.
Examination Pattern:
AIAPGET 2025 will be a computer-based test (CBT) with the following key features:
- Mode: Online (Computer-Based Test)
- Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes)
- Total Questions: 120 multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
- Total Marks: 480 marks
- Marking Scheme:
- +4 marks for every correct answer.
- -1 mark for every incorrect answer.
- No marks deducted for unattempted questions.
- Medium of Examination: The question paper will be offered in specific languages depending on the discipline:
- Ayurveda: English and Hindi
- Unani: English and Urdu
- Homeopathy: English only
- Siddha: English and Tamil
Syllabus:
The AIAPGET 2025 syllabus broadly covers subjects from the respective undergraduate AYUSH disciplines (Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy). Candidates are advised to refer to the detailed syllabus released by the NTA on their official website for comprehensive preparation. It is crucial to thoroughly revise topics covered in their BAMS/BUMS/BSMS/BHMS curricula, focusing on core concepts and clinical applications.
Admit Card and Result:
The admit card, a mandatory document for entry to the examination hall, will contain crucial details such as the candidate’s name, roll number, application number, discipline, exam date and time, and the exam centre address. Candidates must download and print their admit cards from the official website using their application number and date of birth.
The AIAPGET 2025 results will be declared online in the form of a scorecard, which will include the candidate’s All India Rank (AIR) and marks obtained. A merit list will be prepared based on these scores, and qualifying candidates will be eligible to participate in the counselling process conducted by the AYUSH Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC) for admission to various postgraduate courses.
Preparation Tips:
With the exam date approaching, candidates should intensify their preparation. A strategic approach would involve:
- Thoroughly reviewing the official syllabus.
- Solving previous years’ question papers to understand the exam pattern and question types.
- Focusing on conceptual clarity and strong foundational knowledge.
- Regular revision and mock tests to improve speed and accuracy.
Aspiring AYUSH postgraduates are encouraged to stay updated with the latest announcements on the official NTA AIAPGET website (exams.nta.ac.in/AIAPGET/) to ensure they don’t miss any critical information regarding the examination and admission process.