NTA Extends Internship Completion Deadline for AIAPGET 2026 AYUSH Candidates
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the Compulsory Rotatory Internship (CRI) completion cut-off date for candidates appearing in the All India AYUSH Post Graduate Entrance Test (AIAPGET) 2026. As per the latest public notice, the internship completion deadline has been revised from August 31, 2026, to October 31, 2026, providing significant relief to thousands of AYUSH graduates pursuing postgraduate admissions for the 2026–27 academic session.
The revised eligibility criterion applies to candidates from Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, and Homoeopathy courses. NTA clarified that the extension was granted after receiving multiple representations from aspirants and based on communications from the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) and the National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH).
AIAPGET 2026 Internship Deadline: Highlights
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | AIAPGET 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Courses Covered | Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani & Homoeopathy |
| Previous Internship Deadline | August 31, 2026 |
| Revised Internship Deadline | October 31, 2026 |
| Application Last Date | July 30, 2026 (9:00 PM) |
| Exam Date | August 22, 2026 |
| Official Website | exams.nta.nic.in/AIAPGET |
Internship Deadline Extended to October 31
The NTA has officially revised the internship completion cut-off date, allowing eligible AYUSH graduates additional time to complete their compulsory rotatory internship.
Under the revised notification:
- Candidates completing their internship on or before October 31, 2026, will now be eligible for AIAPGET 2026.
- Earlier, only those completing the internship by August 31, 2026 were eligible.
- The extension applies only to Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, and Homoeopathy candidates.
Why Did NTA Extend the Deadline?
According to the official notice, NTA received a large number of requests from candidates seeking additional time to complete their compulsory internship.
After considering recommendations from the NCISM and NCH, the agency decided to revise the eligibility deadline so that eligible students are not deprived of the opportunity to appear for AIAPGET 2026 due to internship scheduling delays.
AIAPGET 2026 Registration Continues
The AIAPGET 2026 application process is currently underway.
Important dates include:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Begins | July 10, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | July 30, 2026 (9:00 PM) |
| Fee Payment Deadline | July 30, 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Application Correction | August 1–2, 2026 |
| Examination Date | August 22, 2026 |
Candidates who become eligible because of the revised internship deadline should complete their online application before the registration window closes.
Other Eligibility Conditions Remain Unchanged
NTA has clarified that only the internship completion date has been revised.
The following remain unchanged:
- AIAPGET 2026 examination schedule.
- Educational qualification requirements.
- Registration process.
- Examination pattern.
- Syllabus.
- Information Bulletin guidelines.
Who Can Benefit?
The revised deadline benefits:
- Final-year AYUSH interns.
- Candidates whose compulsory internship concludes between September and October 2026.
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Students pursuing:
- BAMS
- BHMS
- BUMS
- BSMS
These candidates will now remain eligible for postgraduate admissions through AIAPGET 2026, provided they complete the internship by the revised cut-off date.
How to Apply for AIAPGET 2026
Eligible candidates can apply by following these steps:
- Visit the official AIAPGET portal.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in personal and academic details.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the application form.
- Download the confirmation page for future reference.
Documents Required
Candidates should keep the following documents ready:
- AYUSH degree/provisional certificate.
- Internship completion certificate (to be completed by October 31, 2026).
- Registration certificate issued by the concerned council.
- Aadhaar Card or valid photo ID.
- Passport-size photograph.
- Signature.
- Category certificate (if applicable).
- PwD certificate (if applicable).
About AIAPGET
The All India AYUSH Post Graduate Entrance Test (AIAPGET) is a national-level entrance examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the Ministry of AYUSH. It serves as the single entrance examination for admission to MD/MS postgraduate programmes in Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, and Homoeopathy offered by government, private, deemed, and state universities across India.
FAQs
Why has NTA extended the AIAPGET 2026 internship deadline?
NTA extended the internship completion deadline after receiving representations from candidates and based on recommendations from the NCISM and NCH. The revised cut-off date is October 31, 2026.
What is the new internship completion deadline for AIAPGET 2026?
The revised compulsory rotatory internship completion deadline is October 31, 2026, instead of the earlier August 31, 2026.
Which candidates are covered under the revised deadline?
The revised eligibility applies to candidates pursuing Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, and Homoeopathy postgraduate admissions through AIAPGET 2026.
What is the last date to apply for AIAPGET 2026?
The online application window will remain open until July 30, 2026 (9:00 PM).
Has the AIAPGET 2026 exam date changed?
No. The internship deadline has been revised, but the AIAPGET 2026 examination will be held on August 22, 2026, as per the existing schedule.
