AIPGMET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

AIPGMET 2026, also known as AIAPGET (All India AYUSH Post Graduate Entrance Test), is a national-level entrance exam conducted for admission into postgraduate AYUSH courses such as MD/MS in Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Unani, and Siddha across India. The eligibility criteria for AIPGMET 2026 ensure that candidates have the necessary academic qualifications, internship completion status, and registration certificates to pursue postgraduate AYUSH studies.

The following article outlines the comprehensive eligibility criteria for AIPGMET 2026, ensuring aspiring candidates understand the required academic qualifications, registration mandates, internship prerequisites, and special provisions for disabled candidates and ongoing postgraduate students.  

Academic Qualification

Candidates must hold a recognized graduate degree in one of the following AYUSH systems from an institution recognized by the relevant statutory bodies:

• BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery)
• BUMS (Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery)
• BSMS (Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery)
• BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery)
• Graded BHMS degree is also accepted in some cases.

Alternatively, candidates may possess a provisional pass certificate indicating that they have completed the degree requirements.

Registration Certificate

• Applicants must have a permanent or provisional registration certificate issued by the respective central/state councils governing Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, or Homeopathy.
• For example, a registration certificate from CCIM (Central Council of Indian Medicine), CCH (Central Council of Homeopathy), or CCRUM (Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine) is mandatory.

Internship Completion

• Candidates should have completed or must be likely to complete a one-year compulsory internship on or before the specified cutoff date (usually June 30 of the exam year).
• Those who have not completed their internship by the deadline are not eligible to appear for the exam.

Nationality

• Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply for AIPGMET 2026 as it is conducted for admission to postgraduate AYUSH colleges across India.

Age Limit and Number of Attempts

• There is no upper age limit to apply for the AIPGMET
• Candidates can appear for the exam any number of times as there is no restriction on the number of attempts.

Disability (PwD) Candidates

• Candidates with benchmark disabilities, as defined under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act (RPwD), are eligible to apply under the PwD category.
• They are required to submit valid disability certificates issued by authorized medical boards.

Candidates Already Pursuing Postgraduate Courses

• Some universities and institutes may restrict candidates who are already enrolled in a postgraduate AYUSH program from appearing for the exam.
• Candidates must verify eligibility requirements with respective institutions before applying.

FAQs

Q1. What academic qualifications are required to be eligible for AIPGMET 2026?

Ans. Candidates must have completed a BAMS, BUMS, BSMS, BHMS, or Graded BHMS degree from a recognized institution or possess a provisional pass certificate.

Q2. Is completion of the internship mandatory to apply for AIPGMET 2026?

Ans. Yes, candidates must have completed or be expected to complete a compulsory one-year internship before the cutoff date, typically June 30 of the exam year.

Q3. Is there an age limit for appearing in AIPGMET 2026?

Ans. No, there is no upper age limit for candidates appearing in the AIPGMET exam.

Q4. Are candidates with disabilities eligible to apply for AIPGMET 2026?

Ans. Yes, candidates with benchmark disabilities as defined by the RPwD Act are eligible to apply under the PwD category with valid certifications.

Q5. Can a candidate apply for AIPGMET while pursuing a postgraduate AYUSH course?

Ans. Eligibility depends on university regulations as some institutions do not allow candidates already enrolled in a PG course to appear for AIPGMET. Candidates must confirm with individual institutions.

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