AYUSH Post Graduate Entrance Test 2026: Provisional Answer Key Out, Here's How To Check
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the AIAPGET 2026 provisional answer key along with the question papers and candidates’ recorded responses. Candidates who appeared for the All India Ayush Post Graduate Entrance Test (AIAPGET) 2026 can check the provisional key through the official NTA examination portal and raise objections if they find any answer incorrect.
The challenge facility opened on September 3, 2026, and will remain available until September 5, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Candidates must pay a non-refundable processing fee of ₹200 for each question challenged. The payment deadline is also September 5 at 11:59 PM.
Official AIAPGET website:
exams.nta.nic.in/AIAPGET/
Direct Answer Key Challenge page:
AIAPGET 2026 Answer Key Challenge
NTA official website:
nta.ac.in
AIAPGET 2026 Provisional Answer Key: Highlights
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Examination | All India Ayush Post Graduate Entrance Test 2026 |
| Short Name | AIAPGET 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | National Testing Agency |
| Provisional Answer Key | Released |
| Release Date | September 3, 2026 |
| Question Papers | Released |
| Recorded Responses | Released |
| Challenge Window | September 3–5, 2026 |
| Challenge Deadline | September 5, 11:59 PM |
| Challenge Fee | ₹200 per question |
| Fee Status | Non-refundable |
| Payment Deadline | September 5, 11:59 PM |
| Mode of Challenge | Online only |
| Result | Based on final answer key |
| Official Website | exams.nta.nic.in/AIAPGET |
The official NTA notice confirms that both the provisional answer keys and the question papers with recorded responses have been uploaded for candidates to review.
AIAPGET 2026 Answer Key Released
NTA has activated the “Answer Key Challenge AIAPGET – 2026” facility on the official AIAPGET portal. The challenge page was published on September 3.
Candidates can use the provisional answer key to compare their recorded responses with the answers currently considered correct by NTA.
The provisional key is not final. Candidates who believe that an answer is incorrect can formally challenge it during the specified objection window.
AIAPGET Answer Key Objection Last Date 2026
The deadline for submitting challenges is:
September 5, 2026, up to 11:59 PM
The same deadline applies to payment of the processing fee.
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Provisional key released | September 3, 2026 |
| Challenge window begins | September 3, 2026 |
| Last date to raise objections | September 5, 2026 |
| Closing time | 11:59 PM |
| Last date to pay challenge fee | September 5, 11:59 PM |
| Final answer key | After expert review |
| AIAPGET result | After finalisation of answer key |
NTA has explicitly stated that no challenge will be accepted after September 5 at 11:59 PM.
How to Check AIAPGET 2026 Provisional Answer Key
Candidates can follow these steps:
Visit the official AIAPGET portal.
Click on “Answer Key Challenge AIAPGET – 2026.”
Open the candidate login facility.
Enter the Application Number and Password.
Enter the captcha shown on the screen.
Submit the login information.
Select “View Question Paper” to check recorded responses.
Click “Click to view/Challenge Answer Key.”
Compare the provisional answers with your recorded responses.
Save the relevant details for calculating your probable score or submitting a challenge.
NTA’s official procedure specifically requires candidates to use their Application Number and Password to access the challenge facility.
Direct Link to Check AIAPGET Answer Key 2026
Candidates can access the answer-key facility through the official examination portal:
The dedicated challenge page is:
AIAPGET Answer Key Challenge 2026
The NTA portal currently lists the answer-key challenge facility under Candidate Activity.
How to Challenge AIAPGET Answer Key 2026
Candidates who disagree with one or more provisional answers can submit objections online.
The official process is:
Log in to the AIAPGET portal.
Select “Challenge(s) regarding Answer Key.”
Enter the Application Number and Password.
Open “View Question Paper” to check the recorded responses.
Click “Click to view/Challenge Answer Key.”
Match the Question ID carefully.
Select one or more Option IDs that you believe should be treated as correct.
Upload supporting documents if necessary.
Combine all supporting documents into a single PDF file.
Select “Submit and review Claims.”
Review the Option IDs selected for challenge.
Use “Modify your Claims” if any correction is needed.
Otherwise select “Final Submit.”
Click “Pay Now.”
Pay the prescribed ₹200 processing fee for every challenged question.
The claim is saved finally only after successful payment of the processing fee.
AIAPGET Answer Key Challenge Fee 2026
NTA has fixed the objection-processing fee at:
₹200 per question challenged
The amount is non-refundable.
| Questions Challenged | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1 question | ₹200 |
| 2 questions | ₹400 |
| 3 questions | ₹600 |
| 4 questions | ₹800 |
| 5 questions | ₹1,000 |
The fee can be paid through Debit Card, Credit Card or Net Banking. No challenge will be entertained without successful receipt of the processing fee.
Important Warning About Question IDs
Candidates need to be particularly careful when checking Question IDs.
NTA states that Question IDs in the answer-key list are not presented in sequential order. Candidates must therefore compare the Question ID in their question paper with the corresponding ID shown in the provisional answer-key list.
The Option ID appearing under the “Correct Option(s)” column is the answer presently considered correct by NTA.
Candidates should not submit a challenge solely by assuming that the questions appear in their original numerical order.
Can Candidates Upload Supporting Evidence?
Yes.
Candidates can upload documents in support of their objection.
NTA has instructed candidates to place all supporting material into one PDF file before uploading it through the challenge portal.
Candidates should ideally use authoritative academic references relevant to the question being challenged.
What Happens After AIAPGET Answer Key Objections?
Challenges submitted by candidates will be examined by a panel of subject experts.
If a challenge is found to be correct, NTA will revise the answer key and apply the revised answer appropriately to all candidates.
The sequence is:
Provisional Answer Key
↓
Candidate Objections
↓
Review by Subject Experts
↓
Final Answer Key
↓
AIAPGET 2026 Result
The AIAPGET result will be prepared and declared on the basis of the final answer key.
Will NTA Tell Candidates Whether Their Objection Was Accepted?
No.
NTA has clarified that candidates will not be individually informed about whether their challenge was accepted or rejected.
The answer key finalised by the subject experts after considering all challenges will be treated as final.
Candidates should therefore monitor the official portal for the final answer key and result instead of expecting an individual response from NTA.
AIAPGET 2026 Exam Date
The main AIAPGET 2026 examination was conducted on:
August 22, 2026
NTA states that the test was conducted at approximately 205 examination centres across 104 cities for about 51,482 candidates.
The examination was conducted in Computer-Based Test mode.
AIAPGET Re-Exam Conducted for 49 Candidates
NTA also conducted a separate re-examination on September 1, 2026, for 49 candidates.
These candidates had originally been scheduled at the Rajasthan College of Engineering for Women, Jaipur.
The re-examination was also conducted in CBT mode.
What Is AIAPGET?
The All India Ayush Post Graduate Entrance Test is the national-level entrance examination for admission to postgraduate AYUSH programmes.
NTA has been conducting AIAPGET since 2019 on behalf of the Ministry of Ayush/NCISM/NCH with approval from the Ministry of Education.
AIAPGET is used for admission to MD/MS postgraduate courses in:
Ayurveda
Siddha
Unani
Homoeopathy
It serves as the common entrance examination for applicable All India Quota and State Quota postgraduate AYUSH seats offered by participating colleges, universities, institutions and deemed universities.
Is the AIAPGET 2026 Answer Key Final?
No.
The currently released key is provisional.
Candidates have until September 5 to submit objections. The answers can change if the subject experts find a candidate challenge valid.
Therefore, any score calculated using the provisional key should be treated as an estimated score, not the final AIAPGET result.
AIAPGET Result 2026 Date
NTA has not announced the AIAPGET 2026 result date in the September 3 answer-key notice.
The result will be prepared after:
Completion of the objection period
Expert evaluation of challenges
Finalisation of the answer key
NTA has clearly stated that the final result will be based on the final answer key.
Candidates should avoid relying on unofficial result dates unless confirmed on the NTA portal.
Can Candidates Challenge the Answer Key After September 5?
No.
The official notice clearly states that:
No challenge will be accepted after September 5, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
Candidates should complete both the objection submission and fee payment before the deadline.
Simply selecting an answer for challenge without successfully paying the processing fee will not complete the process.
AIAPGET 2026 Helpdesk
Candidates experiencing difficulty with the answer-key process can contact NTA through:
Helpline: 011-40759000
Email: [email protected]
NTA has advised candidates to regularly visit its official websites for the latest AIAPGET announcements.
AIAPGET Answer Key 2026: Latest Update
| Update | Status |
|---|---|
| Main examination | Completed |
| Re-examination for 49 candidates | Completed |
| Question papers | Released |
| Recorded responses | Released |
| Provisional answer key | Released |
| Objection facility | Open |
| Objection deadline | September 5, 11:59 PM |
| Final answer key | Awaited |
| Result | Awaited |
NDTV also reports that candidates can raise objections until September 5 at 11:59 PM by paying ₹200 per challenged question. (NDTV)
Key Points
The AIAPGET 2026 provisional answer key is now available on the NTA examination portal. (National Testing Agency)
Candidates can access the question paper, recorded responses and provisional answers.
The challenge facility remains open until September 5, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
A fee of ₹200 per question must be paid for every objection submitted.
Challenges are reviewed by subject experts, and accepted corrections will be incorporated into the final key for all applicable candidates.
The AIAPGET result will then be prepared using the final answer key.
FAQs
Is the AIAPGET 2026 answer key released?
Yes. NTA released the provisional AIAPGET 2026 answer key on September 3, 2026.
Where can I check the AIAPGET provisional answer key?
Candidates can use the official portal:
What is the last date to challenge the AIAPGET answer key?
The challenge window closes on September 5, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
What is the objection fee?
Candidates must pay ₹200 per question challenged. The processing fee is non-refundable.
How can the challenge fee be paid?
Payment can be made through Debit Card, Credit Card or Net Banking.
What login details are required?
Candidates need their Application Number and Password and must enter the displayed captcha.
Can supporting documents be uploaded?
Yes. Candidates can upload supporting evidence, but all supporting documents must be combined into a single PDF file.
Will NTA refund the objection fee if the challenge is accepted?
No. NTA specifies that the ₹200 processing fee is non-refundable.
Will NTA individually inform candidates about accepted objections?
No. Individual candidates will not be informed about whether their challenge was accepted or rejected.
When was AIAPGET 2026 held?
The main examination was held on August 22, 2026, while a re-examination for 49 affected candidates was conducted on September 1.
When will AIAPGET Result 2026 be released?
NTA has not announced the result date in the current notice. The result will be declared after the challenge process and finalisation of the answer key.
