AIAPGET 2026 counselling put on hold until further notice

The Ayush Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC) announced today, October 27, 2026, that the All India AYUSH Post Graduate Entrance Test (AIAPGET) counselling 2026 has been put on hold until further notice. The committee cited administrative reasons for the suspension, which impacts thousands of candidates seeking admission to postgraduate AYUSH courses for the 2026-27 academic session.

A revised counselling schedule and seat matrix are expected to be released soon on the official AACCC website, aaccc.gov.in. This development comes after the AACCC had previously issued a detailed counselling schedule, with Round 1 registration initially slated to commence on October 26, 2026.

Impact on AIAPGET 2026 Counselling Schedule

The suspension means that all previously announced dates for AIAPGET 2026 counselling, including registration, choice filling, and seat allotment, are now invalid. Round 1 registration was scheduled to close on November 1, 2026, with choice filling from October 27 to November 1, 2026. The Round 1 result was anticipated on November 3, 2026, followed by reporting at allotted institutes from November 4 to 13, 2026.

The revised AIAPGET 2026 seat matrix, detailing available seats across participating institutions and categories, will be released concurrently with the updated counselling schedule. A total of 49,864 candidates appeared for the AIAPGET 2026 examination, out of 51,482 registered applicants, making this delay significant for a large number of aspirants.

Background of AIAPGET 2026 Examination

The AIAPGET 2026 examination was conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on August 22, 2026. A re-examination was held for 49 candidates on September 1, 2026. The results for AIAPGET 2026 were declared on September 18, 2026. The internship completion cut-off date for eligibility was extended to October 31, 2026, allowing more candidates to qualify for the counselling process.

The application correction window for AIAPGET 2026 was available until August 2, 2026. The counselling process aims to support admissions to various categories of postgraduate AYUSH courses, including those in government, government-aided, central university, national institution, and deemed university settings.

Documents Required for Counselling

While the counselling is on hold, candidates are advised to prepare the necessary documents for verification once the process resumes. These documents include the AIAPGET 2026 admit card, scorecard or rank letter, and the AACCC provisional seat allotment letter. Academic records such as Class 10 and 12 marksheets and certificates, along with the relevant Bachelor’s degree certificate (BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, or BSMS) and marksheets of all professional examinations, are also required.

Further essential documents comprise the compulsory rotatory internship completion certificate, permanent or provisional registration certificate, and a valid photo identity proof. Candidates belonging to specific categories must also provide their caste certificate, EWS certificate, OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate, or PwBD certificate, if applicable. Recent passport-size photographs are also necessary. Candidates should carry original documents along with photocopies for verification, as the allotted institute may request additional documents.

Further reading

• UP NEET MDS counselling 2026 postponed until further orders
• AIAPGET 2026 counselling dates out: register for PG and UG admissions
• AIAPGET counselling 2026 round 1 registration starts October 26; check full schedule
• NEET UG mop up round counselling: KNRUHS web options for MBBS, BDS open until October 17
• WBNSOUL LCES 2026 Phase-I notice released: attend counselling from 27 October

Written by Nishit Kumar

Nishit Kumar is a senior EdTech industry leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling education platforms, shaping their product, content, and growth strategy. At FindMyCollege, Nishit oversees content and editorial strategy, guiding topic selection and content frameworks to ensure accuracy, relevance, and student-first value across the website.

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