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AIAPGET: All India AYUSH Post Graduate Entrance Test
The AIAPGET: All India AYUSH Post Graduate Entrance Test is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi (An Autonomous Organization under Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India). On the basis of rank in AIAPGET Post Graduate (PG) seats will be offered in AYUSH programmes i.e. Ayurveda, Yoga and
Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy leading to the award of AYUSH MD/MS/PG Diploma.
The AIAPGET is the only entrance exam that
is valid for admission to MD / MS / PG DIPLOMA Courses in AYUSH subjects. No other
entrance exam either state or institution level is accepted for
admission.
AIAPGET Important Dates
- Registration begins: January
- Registration closes: January/February
- Download Admit Card: April
- AIAPGET Exam Date: April / May
- AIAPGET Result: May / June
AIAPGET Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates should have successfully completed their BAMS/ BUMS/
BSMS/ BHMS/Graded BHMS degree recognized as per the provisions of the
IMCC 1970/HCC 1973 Act and possess permanent or provisional registration
certificate of BAMS/ BUMS/ BSMS/ BHMS/Graded BHMS degree qualification
issued by the CCIM/CCH/state board/universities/deemed universities.
They must have completed their one year of internship or/are likely to
complete the internship before the date of counselling are eligible to
apply for AIAPGET.
- Candidates who are at any stage found ineligible to sit for AIAPGET will not be permitted to appear for the examination or counselling.
- Those requests for appearing in AIAPGET from candidates who are
completing their internship after the date of counselling shall be
summarily rejected.
- Candidates having qualifications that are not recognized by the competent authority will be rejected.
- The candidates are required to submit the original Compulsory
Rotating Internship completion certificate at the time of counselling.
The dates mentioned by the candidates in regard to 12 months Compulsory
Rotating Internship i.e. starting date, completion date, shall be
treated as final.
- There are few Universities/Institutions having regulations that
candidates who are already pursuing any PG Course in their University or
in another University are not eligible for admission till they complete
the course. Those candidates who are already pursuing PG Courses either
through All India Quota or State Quota and are applying for a seat
under All India Quota/State quota seats may confirm the eligibility
conditions of that University in this regard. Therefore, MoA/AIIA shall
not be responsible if such candidates are refused for admission.
AIAPGET Exam Pattern
Exam Pattern: Computer Based
Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
Number of Questions: 100 Multiple Choice Questions with single correct response.
Time Allotted: 90 minutes.
Marking System: 01 mark will be awarded for each correct answer and 0.25 marks shall be deducted for each wrong answer.
Candidates MUST bring to the test centre the following documents-
i. 2 nos. of printed copies of Admit Card with latest passport size photo pasted on it (One will be retained by the centre).
ii. Any one of the authorized photo IDs including PAN card/Driving
license/Voter ID/Passport/ Aadhaar Card (must be original, valid and
non-expired).
iii. It is important to note that the candidates must bring the
same photo identity proof as mentioned during the registration process.
iv. Self-attested copy of authorized photo ID which will also be retained by the center.
AIAPGET Examination Fee
2,700 (for general and OBC) 1,800 (for SC,ST, PwD)
P.S.: The above fee is inclusive of examination fees. The
Information Bulletin will not be sold separately and shall only be
available at the official website.
Candidates are required to pay the prescribed registration fees
through payment gateway using Credit Card or Debit Card issued by banks
in India or through Internet Banking. No other modes of payment will be
entertained. Service charges and other taxes for transaction as
applicable by bank has to be paid by the applicant.
The examination fee will be forfeited for candidates who remain
absent from the examination or if declared ineligible. Fee shall neither
be refunded nor carried forwarded if the application for AIAPGET is rejected or candidature is found to be ineligible or candidate is
unable to appear in the examination.
AIAPGET Admit Card
Candidates are required to download their Admit card for AIAPGET online. They need to take a printout of the same and paste their
latest passport size photograph of minimum 35x45 mm with at least 75%
coverage of face & head of the candidate.
AIAPGET Online Registration
The AIAPGET Registration is completely online. NTA is administering authority for the test. Candidates with a suitable college degree in AYUSH subjects must need to write AIAPGET for Post Graduate admission.
Register Online for AIAPGET; Lor On To https://nta.ac.in/
AIAPGET Exam Centres
- Ahmedabad
- Bangalore
- Bhopal
- Bhubaneswar
- Chandigarh
- Chennai
- Dehradun
- Delhi
- Guwahati
- Hyderabad
- Jaipur
- Kochi
- Kolkata
- Lucknow
- Mumbai
- Nagpur
- NCR
- Patna
- Pune
- Raipur
- Thiruvananthapuram
Candidates will not be provided any TA, DA or any accommodation
facility to appear for AIAPGET. They have the option of giving
preferences of their examination city during the online registration and
shall have to appear at the centre as shown on their Admit Cards.
AIAPGET Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Is AIAPGET a mandatory test?
Yes, the AIAPGET is a mandatory test for obtaining admission to any AYUSH Postgraduate Courses.
- Who will be eligible for State quota seats counselling?
Candidates
in possession of BAMS/ BUMS/ BSMS/ BHMS / Graded BHMS degree from a
AYUSH College/Institute duly recognized as per the provisions of the
Indian Medicine Central Council (IMCC) Act/Central Council of Homeopathy
(CCH) Act, possessing either a permanent or provisional registration
certificate of BAMS/ BUMS/ BSMS/ BHMS Graded BHMS degree or equivalent
qualification issued by the CCIM / CCH and have completed one year of
internship or are likely to complete the same on or before the date of
counselling may apply for AIAPGET.
- Who will determine the final merit list for All India (open/other state) / state quota seats?
The
merit for All India (open/other state) / state quota seats will be
prepared by concerned state Authority/University using AIAPGET ranks and as per applicable Regulation and/or their eligibility
criteria, Guidelines, reservation policy, benefits for In-service
candidates, rural posting (if applicable) etc.
- What is the entrance test format for AIAPGET?
All
India AYUSH Post Graduate Entrance Test (AIAPGET) is a
Computer-Based Test (CBT). This is not an Internet-based test, i.e. a
candidate does not take the test over the Internet. Instead of reading
the questions from a paper booklet and darkening the ovals in an answer
sheet, a candidate will now read the questions on a computer screen and
choose an answer by using a mouse to click on the appropriate option.
- How is the computer-based format different from the paper and pencil format?
The
only difference between computer-based format and paper and pencil
format is in the way the questions are presented, and how responses are
recorded.
- Can I take the exam from any computer?
No, a candidate
will only have to appear for the exam on a pre-assigned workstation of
the test center allocated to him/her mentioned in the admit card.
- Can I move back and forth between the questions?
Yes,
candidates will have the option to navigate between the questions.
Candidates are advised to make use of the Demo test that is available on
the AIAPGET official website to familiarize themselves with the
navigation and functionality of the actual exam. However, a 15-minute
demo test will also be available prior to the start of the actual exam
in the examination center.
- What type of questions will there be?
The question paper
will only comprise of multiple choice questions (MCQ), each with four
(4) options and only one (1) correct response.
- What is the syllabus / course on which the exam would be based?
The exam will include almost all subjects taught during the BAMS/ BUMS/ BSMS/ BHMS course as prescribed by CCIM/CCH.
- Where can I get the name of test centres for AIAPGET?
The name of test centre AIAPGET 2018 will be mentioned in admit card issued for the registered candidate.
- Can I use my friend’s email address when registering for AIAPGET?
No, candidates are required to use their own valid and unique email address.
- Is there a restriction on what can be entered within the address fields during the online registration?
Yes,
you need to limit each address line to 35 characters including spaces.
You may make use of Address line 1, 2 and 3 in case of longer addresses.
Special characters are acceptable.
- If I have made any mistake(s) while registering for AIAPGET, can I make changes later to rectify?
Once after clicking into ‘Final Submit’ during the registration process, the candidate’s details cannot be edited/changed.
- Can I change my test city?
No, once you have completed
your online registration, you will not be allowed to change your test
city. Please select your preferred choices carefully. However, AIIA/MoA
reserves the right to change the city based on the feasibility.
- Can I cancel the exam?
No, under no circumstances will a cancellation / refund be allowed.
- If I do not take my exam, will I be eligible for a refund?
No, your fees will not be refunded in case you do not appear for your exam.
- Will there be any breaks during the exam?
No, there will
be no scheduled breaks during the test but candidates are allowed to go
to the restroom by raising their hand to inform the test centre
administrator. However, the on-screen timer will continue running even
during restroom breaks.
- How do I know when the exam time has ended?
There will be
an on-screen timer on the top right corner of your screen which will
count down from 1 hours and 30 minutes. Candidates are advised to check
this timer regularly and allocate their time carefully. A pop-up window
will appear before the exam ends to alert candidates.
- Will I be able to leave early if I finish the exam before the allocated exam time has ended?
No,
candidates will not be allowed to leave the centre until the entire
duration of the exam is up with the exception of genuine medical
conditions.
- What are the types of result of AIAPGET?
AIIA/MoA shall be declaring the results as a common merit list separately for Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy streams.
- How will the tie of marks be solved? What is the tie-breaking criteria?
In
case two or more candidates obtaining equal marks in the competitive
entrance examination, their inter se merit will be determined based on
rules and regulations as per the concerned State/institute/universities
rules.
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