AIAPGET 2026 Provisional Answer Key Out, Challenge Window Open Till September 5
The National Testing Agency (NTA) on 4 September 2026 released the provisional answer key and question papers with recorded responses for the All India Ayush Post Graduate Entrance Test (AIAPGET) 2026 at exams.nta.nic.in/aiapget. Candidates who appeared for the examination can now access their responses and challenge any discrepancies in the provisional answer key till September 5, 2026.
This release is crucial for candidates aspiring for admission to Postgraduate ASU & H Courses for the Academic Session 2026–27, allowing them to calculate their probable scores before the final results are declared. The AIAPGET serves as a single entrance examination for these courses, streamlining the admission process across various traditional medicine disciplines.
AIAPGET 2026 Answer Key: How to Challenge
Candidates can challenge the provisional answer key for AIAPGET 2026 by paying a non-refundable fee of INR 200 per question. The window for submitting challenges is open until 5 September 2026. This process allows candidates to raise objections against any incorrect answers provided in the provisional key, ensuring fairness and accuracy in the final evaluation.
To challenge the answer key, candidates must:
- Log in to the official portal using their application number and date of birth.
- Upload supporting documentary references for each question challenged.
- The NTA will review these challenges prior publishing the final answer key and later, the results.
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AIAPGET 2026 Exam Details and Marking Scheme
The AIAPGET 2026 examination was conducted on 22 August 2026, across two shifts. The first shift, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, was for Ayurveda, while the second shift, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, covered Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy. The exam consisted of 120 objective questions, carrying a total of 480 marks, with a duration of 120 minutes.
The NTA has a clear marking scheme for the AIAPGET 2026. Each correct objective answer fetches +4 marks, while an incorrect objective answer leads to a deduction of -1 mark. Unattempted questions do not incur any penalty and receive 0 marks. This negative marking system emphasizes accuracy in responses.
| Performance Action | Written Exam Scheme | Marking Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Correct Objective Answer | Objective CBT Sections | +4 Marks added |
| Incorrect Objective Answer | Objective CBT Sections | -1 Mark deducted per wrong answer |
| Unattempted Question | Objective Questions | 0 Marks (No penalty) |
How to Download AIAPGET Answer Key 2026
Candidates can follow these steps to download the AIAPGET 2026 Answer Key and their recorded responses:
- Go to the official website, exams.nta.nic.in/aiapget.
- Look for the link related to ‘AIAPGET 2026 Provisional Answer Key’ or ‘Question Paper with Recorded Responses’.
- Click on the respective link and log in using your application number and date of birth.
- The provisional answer key and your recorded responses will be displayed on the screen.
- Download and save the answer key for future reference and to calculate your probable score.
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