NTA invites applications for AIAPGET 2022, Check out eligibility criteria, schedule, exam scheme, application process

[Note: (i) Multiple Application Forms submitted by a candidate will not be accepted at any cost.

(ii) The fee can be submitted only online through Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card or UPI Services. Processing charges and GST as applicable are chargeable to the candidate (in addition to the Examination fee) by the concerned Bank/Payment Gateway Integrator. For details / procedure, please see Annexure-I]

Candidates must read carefully the Instructions (including how to fill up Application Form online) given in the Information Bulletin available on the NTA Website. Candidates not complying with the Instructions shall be summarily disqualified.

Candidates can apply for AIAPGET 2022 through "Online" mode only. The Application Form in any other mode will not be accepted.

Only one application is to be submitted by a candidate. More than one application i.e. multiple Application Forms submitted by a candidate will not be accepted.

Instructions for filling Online Application Form:

 Download Information Bulletin and Replica of Application Form. Read these carefully to ensure your eligibility.

 Follow the steps given below to Apply Online:

Step-1: Apply for Online Registration using own Email Id and Mobile No.

Step-2: Fill in the Online Application Form and note down the system generated Application Number. Upload scanned images of: (i) a recent photograph (file size 10Kb – 200Kb) either in colour or black & white with 80% face (without mask) visible including ears against white background; (ii) candidate‟s signature (file size: 4kb - 30kb); (iii) PwD certificate (file size: 50kb to 300kb) in pdf format.

Step-3: Pay fee using the Payment Gateway(s) integrated to the Online Application through Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI and keep proof of fee paid.

All the 3 Steps can be done together or at separate timings.

After (successful completion of Step-3, Confirmation Page of the Application Form, should be downloaded and a printout of the same may be retained for future reference.The Confirmation Page of the online Application Form could be generated only after successful payment by the Candidate.

In case the Confirmation Page is not generated after payment of prescribed Fee, then the candidate should approach the concerned Bank/Payment Gateway integrator (in the helpline number and email given in Annexure-I of the Information Bulletin), for ensuring the successful payment.

Inspite of above, if successful transaction is not reflected on the Portal, the candidate may contact NTA Helpline. If the payment issue is still not resolved, the candidate may pay second time.

However, any duplicate payment received from the candidate by NTA in the course of said transactions will be refunded through the same payment mode through which the duplicate payment is received, after fee reconciliation by NTA.

Information such as his/ her name, contact details / address, category, PwD status, educational qualification details, date of birth, choice of exam cities, etc. provided by the candidate in the online Application Form will be treated as final. Any request for change in such particulars after the closure of correction period will not be considered by NTA.

NTA does not edit/modify/alter any information entered by the candidate under any circumstances. Any request for change in information will not be entertained. Therefore, candidates are advised to exercise utmost caution while filling up correct details in the Application Form. Corrections sent by the candidate through Post/ Fax/ WhatsApp/Email/by Hand will not be entertained by NTA.

NTA disclaims any liability that may cause due to incorrect information provided by the candidate in his/her online Application Form.

Candidates must ensure that their email address and mobile number to be registered in their online Application Form are their own, as relevant/important information/ communication will be sent by NTA through e-mail on the registered e-mail address and / or through SMS on registered mobile number only. NTA shall not be responsible for any noncommunication / mis-communication with a candidate in the email address or mobile number given by him/her other than his/her own.

Candidates are advised to visit the NTA Website and check their e-mails regularly for latest updates.

Candidates shall appear in the exam at their own cost at the Examination Centre on the Date / Shift and time indicated on their respective Admit Cards which would be issued by the NTA in due course through its Website.

Scheme of Examination

Pattern of Examination

Syllabus:

The syllabus for the exam shall comprise of subjects/knowledge areas as per the Graduate Level Education Regulations of respective discipline issued by NCISM/NCH. Kindly refer to the NCISM/NCH for complete syllabus document.

Marking Scheme:

i) Each question carries 04 (four) marks.

ii) For each correct response, candidate will get 04 (four) marks.

iii) For each incorrect response, 01 (one) mark will be deducted from the total score.

iv) Un-answered/un-attempted will be given no marks.

v) To answer a question, the candidate needs to choose one option as correct option.

vi) However, after the process of Challenges of the Answer Key, in case there are multiple correct options or change in key, only those candidates who have attempted it correctly as per the revised Answer key will be awarded marks.

vii) In case a Question is dropped due to some technical error, full marks shall be given to all the candidates irrespective of the fact who have attempted it or not.

viii) In case of any ambiguity in translation/construction of a question in the exam, its English version shall be treated as final and the decision of NTA shall be final in this regard.

Eligibility Criteria for AIAPGET-2022

Candidates in possession of BAMS/ BUMS/ BSMS/ BHMS/Graded BHMS degree or Provisional BAMS/ BUMS/ BSMS/ BHMS Pass Certificate recognized as per the provisions of the IMCC 1970/HCC 1973/ NCISM 2020/NCH 2020 Act and possess permanent or provisional registration certificate of BAMS/ BUMS/ BSMS/ BHMS/Graded BHMS degree qualification issued by the CCIM/CCH/NCISM/NCH/State Board/Universities/Deemed Universities and have completed one year of internship or/are likely to complete the internship as per the NCISM/NCH/AYUSH notification, may apply for AIAPGET 2022 through Online Application Registration system at website www.aiapget.nta.nic.in

Requests for appearing in AIAPGET 2022 from candidates completing internship after the notified date or having qualifications that are not recognized by the competent authority shall be summarily rejected. Candidates are further advised not to canvass for the same.

The dates indicated by candidates in regard to 12 months Compulsory Rotating Internship i.e. starting date, completion date, shall be treated as final and candidates will be required to submit the original Compulsory Rotating Internship completion certificate at the time of counselling.

The cut-off date for completion of internship towards determination of eligibility for appearing in AIAPGET-2022 shall be 31st October 2022.

Some of the Universities/Institutions with regulations that candidates who are already pursuing any PG Course in their University or in another University are not eligible for admission till they complete the course. The candidates who are already pursuing PG Courses either through All India Quota or State Quota and are applying for a seat under All India Quota/State quota seats may confirm the eligibility conditions of that University in this regard. NTA/NCISM/NCH shall not be responsible if such candidates are refused admission. Such candidates may opt for the subject and the college at their own risk and cost. The eligibility criteria will be as per NCISM/NCH Act regulations and notifications of Ministry of AYUSH, Govt of India.

Choice of Cities for Exam Centre

The City of Examination Centres where the test shall be conducted are given at Annexure-III. It is mandatory for candidates to select four cities of their choice while filling Online Application Form of AIAPGET 2022. Effort will be made to allot Centre of Examination to the candidates in order of the City Choice opted by them in their Application Form. However, due to logistic & administrative reasons, a different city of nearby area may be allotted.

The City of Examination once chosen and allotted cannot be changed (after the closing of the correction window) and any request in this regard will not be entertained.

NTA will allocate the Examination Centre in the chosen city, which will be mentioned in the Admit Card. 

General Instructions

AIAPGET 2022 is an Examination for Admission to Postgraduate/PG diploma Ayush Courses for the Academic Session 2022-2023.

Merely appearing in AIAPGET 2022 does not make a candidate qualified and eligible for admission in Institutions and it does not confer any automatic rights to secure a PG seat.

The last date for submission of the online application for the above exam is as mentioned in the Information at a Glance.

The last date for submission of the application fee online for the above exam is as mentioned in the Information at a Glance.

However, registered candidates can edit their particulars in certain field(s)at the time of correction facility given during the period as notified in the Information at a Glance or through a separate Public Notice to be issued in this regard. No new registrations will be entertained during the correction period.

Applications of candidates producing false or fabricated information will not be considered and candidates may be debarred from appearing in any future examinations conducted by NTA/NCISM/NCH.

Before initiating registration process, candidates should go through the Information Bulletin carefully for eligibility criteria, scheme, and pattern of Examination etc. Any queries and other issues will only be entertained if the requested information is not given in the Information Bulletin.

Incomplete application, if not in accordance with instructions, will not be considered and is liable to be rejected. Applicant should carefully fill up all the fields during registration process correctly. Application cannot be modified/edited, after the closing of correction window period.

The Examination Fee once paid will neither be refunded nor be carried forward under any circumstances.

NTA/NCISM/NCH reserves the right to withdraw permission, if any, granted inadvertently to any candidate who is not eligible to appear in AIAPGET 2022 even though Admit Card/Registration Number has been issued or is displayed on website.

Candidates must verify criteria of eligibility for admission from the respective institutions where they want to seek admission.

The existing schedule, pattern, policy and guidelines are for ready reference only but in no way, they are or are ought to be treated as representative or acknowledgment of fact that NTA/MoA/NCISM/NCH is bound to follow the same in future.

In case of any ambiguity in interpretation of any of the instructions/terms and conditions/ rules/criteria regarding the determination of eligibility/conduct of examinations/ registration of candidates/information contained herein, the interpretation of the NTA/NCISM/NCH will be final and binding. 

Requests shall not be entertained for change in date or subject of examination.

Absentees from the Examination will forfeit their Examination fee. No further communication will be acknowledged in this regard. 

Result for AIAPGET 2022 will be available on the website aiapget.nta.nic.in only.

Candidates should ensure before applying for online registration that their degree is recognized as per provisions of CCIM/CCH/NCISM/NCH. If it is found at any time that degree is not recognized, the candidature/result of the candidate shall be cancelled. 

All the correspondence should be addressed by e-mail. The e-mail query shall be addressed only if it is not anonymous and contains the name, postal address and contact number of the sender. An e-mail containing vague or general queries and other queries as contained in the Information Bulletin shall not be entertained. Queries shall not be entertained from person claiming themselves to be representative, associates or officiates of the applicant candidate. 

The following information shall not be revealed by phone or email:

a. Internal documentation /status of NTA

b. Internal decision-making process of NTA/NCISM/NCH, Any claim/counter claim thereof

c. Dates and venue of internal meetings or name of the staff/officers dealing.

d. Any information which in the opinion of NTA/NCISM/NCH cannot be revealed.

Terms & Conditions of AIAPGET 2022 as mentioned in the Information Bulletin shall apply.

AIAPGET 2022 will be conducted by NTA at exam centers engaged for the purpose. Candidates are advised to familiarize themselves with the route and location of the exam centre. (Refer to Annexure III for List of Exam cities)

Candidates are advised to look into the website aiapget.nta.nic.in regularly for various information, updates and notices pertaining to AIAPGET 2022 examination.

Kindly note that by registering for the AIAPGET 2022, candidates are covered by Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). As per NDA, candidates cannot disclose any question or contents of question paper in part or otherwise with any person or party or website or such other media/publication. Any act in breach of the NDA shall be liable for penal action as per law. Kindly note that this is a punishable offence and shall lead to cancellation of candidature.

Candidates are deemed to have read, agreed and accepted the contents of Information Bulletin and the terms and conditions in the information bulletin for AIAPGET 2022 on completing the registration/Online Application Form by the candidates.

Candidates can register for AIAPGET 2022 only once.

Possession/Use of mobile phone or any such electronic devices is strictly prohibited in the premises of AIAPGET 2022 Test Centers. Candidates shall be liable for penal action for Possession/ Use of Mobile phones/ Electronic devices.

The jurisdiction for court cases/disputes shall be within the exclusive jurisdiction of competent courts at Delhi/New Delhi only.

Registration and Application Process

Instructions for filling online Application Form

Candidates have to apply for AIAPGET-2022 "Online" ONLY by accessing the website: aiapget.nta.ac.in. The Application Form other than online mode would not be accepted in any case. Only one application is to be submitted by a candidate. More than one application i.e. multiple Application Forms submitted by a candidate will be rejected.

It is suggested that the candidate should keep the following ready before starting the filling of the Application Form:

•  A computer with proper internet connectivity
• The particulars of a valid Government ID proof
• The Date of Birth (as mentioned in Class X Board Certificate)
• Govt Identity Details like Aadhaar Number (last 4 digits)/Election Card (EPIC No.)/Passport number/Ration Card Number/ Bank Account Number/PANNumber/ Other valid Govt IDs.
• Educational/Qualification details
• Scanned clear passport photograph in JPG/JPEG format (size between 10 kb–200 kb) either in colour or black & white with 80% face (without mask) visible including ears against white background
• Scanned clear signature in JPG/JPEG format (size between 4 kb–30 kb)
• PwD certificate (file size: 50kb to 300kb) in pdf format.
• List of City of your choice (Refer Annexure-III for Cities)
• Bank account details for payment of fee.
• A valid e-mail Id as important communications will be made on this e-mail Id
• A valid mobile number as important information via SMS will be sent to this number
• A valid debit/credit card or Net banking account for ONLINE payment.

Information Bulletin should be downloaded and read carefully by the candidate to be sure about his/her eligibility and acquaint with requirements for submission of Online Application Form.

In order to avoid correction in the particulars in later stage, the candidate should exercise utmost caution before filling up correct details.

Follow following Steps may be followed to Apply Online:

Step-1: Apply for Online Registration using own Email Id and Mobile No.

Step-2: Fill in the Online Application Form and note down the system generated Application Number. Upload scanned images of: (i) the recent photograph (file size 10Kb – 200Kb) either in colour or black & white with 80% face (without mask) visible including ears against white background;

(ii) candidate‟s signature (file size: 4kb - 30kb) (iii) PwD certificate (file size: 50kb to 300kb) in pdf format.

Step-3: Pay fee using Canara Bank/ICICI Bank Payment Gateway through Net Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI and keep proof of fee paid.

All the 3 Steps can be done together or at separate timings. The submission of Application of a candidate could be considered as successful and his/her candidature would be confirmed only on the successful transaction/receipt of the prescribed application fee from him/her.

Procedure for Filling Application Form

Part I: Registration Page

Fill in the basic information and note down the system generated Application No.

(i) Candidate‟s Name/Mother‟s Name/Father‟s Name: Provide Candidate‟s Name, Mother‟s Name, Father‟s Name as given in the Secondary School Examination or equivalent Board/ University Certificate in capital letters. No prefix in the name of the candidate is allowed.

(ii) Date of Birth: dd/mm/yyyy Provide Candidate‟s date of birth as recorded in Secondary School Examination or equivalent Board/ University Certificate.

(iii) Mobile Number and e-mail Address: Candidates must provide own Mobile Number and e-mail address.

Note: Only one e-mail address and one Mobile Number are valid for one application

PART II: Fill in the complete Application Form

Fill in the complete Application

Note:

(i) Other Backward Classes (OBC) -Non Creamy Layer as per the Central List of Other Backward Classes available on National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC), Government of India website (www.ncbc.nic.in). Thus, the candidates falling in this list may mention OBC in the Category Column. State list OBC Candidates who are not in OBC-NCL (Central List) must choose General.

(ii) Economically Weaker Section (EWS) -As per the OM No. 20013/01/2019-BCII dated January 17, 2019 issued by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and the OM No. 12-4/2019-U1 dated 17.01.2019 as well as the Letters No 35-2/2019-T.S.I dated 21.01.2019, 01.02.2019, 04.02.2019 and 15.02.2019 of MHRD Department of Higher Education (which is now known as Ministry of Education) regarding implementation of reservation for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) for admission in Central Educational Institutions.

(iii) Provide complete postal address with PIN Code (Correspondence Address as well as Permanent Address) for further correspondence. PIN code of Correspondence Address should be given in the space provided for this purpose.

Note: The NTA/NCISM/NCH shall not be responsible for any delay/loss in postal transit or for an incorrect Correspondence address given by the Applicant in the Application Form.

Choice of Cities for Examination Centres: The City of Examination Centers where the test shall be conducted are given at Annexure-III. It is mandatory for candidates to select four cities of their choice while filling Online Application Form of AIAPGET 2022. Effort will be made to allot Centre of Examination to the candidates in order of the City choice opted by them in their Application Form. However, due to administrative reasons, a different city of nearby area may be allotted.

 Uploading of scanned images

(i) Candidate‟s Photograph: to be uploaded

 Photograph should not be with cap or goggles. Photograph should cover 80% face (without mask) visible including ears against white background.

 Spectacles are allowed if being used regularly.

 Polaroid and Computer generated photos are not acceptable.

 Applications not complying with these instructions or with unclear photographs are liable to be rejected.

 Candidates may please note that if it is found that photograph uploaded is fabricated i.e. de- shaped or seems to be hand-made or computer made, the form of the candidate will be rejected and the same would be considered as using unfair means and the candidate would be dealt with accordingly.

 Application without photograph shall be rejected. The photograph need not be attested. Candidates are advised to take 6 to 8 passport size coloured photographs with white background.

Note: Passport size photograph is to be used for uploading on Online ApplicationForm and also for pasting on Attendance Sheet at the Examination centre.

 The candidate should scan his/her passport size photograph for uploading. File size must be between 10 kb to 200 kb.

(ii) Candidate‟s Signature: to be uploaded

The candidates are required to upload the full signature in running handwriting in the appropriate box given in the Online Application Form. Writing full name in the Box in Capital letters would not be accepted as signature and the Application Form would be rejected. Further, unsigned Online Application Forms will also be rejected.

 The candidate should put his full signature on white paper with Blue/Black Ink pen and scan for uploading.

 File size must be between 04 kb to 30 kb.

Note: Candidate must ensure that the uploaded images are clear and proper.

Check List for filling the Online Application Form:

The candidates are advised to ensure the following points before filling the Online Application Forms:

(i) Whether they fulfill the eligibility conditions for the Test as prescribed under the heading „Conditions of Eligibility‟.

(ii) That they have filled their gender and category viz General/OBC (NonCreamy Layer)/SC/ ST/Gen-EWS/ Male/Female/Third gender, in the relevant column correctly.

(iii) That they have filled their Subject and City of Examination in the relevant column correctly.

(iv) That the Person with Disability (PwD) candidate has filled the relevant column in the Online Application Form. Only PwD candidates have to fill this column and the others have to leave it blank.

(v) Whether they have kept a Printout of Application Form (confirmation page) for their own record.

Important Points to Note:

(i) The Candidates should fill their complete postal address with PIN Code for further correspondence.

(ii) The Candidate must ensure that e-mail address and Mobile Number provided in the Online Application Form are their own (which cannot be changed later) as communication may be sent by NTA through e-mail or SMS.

(iii) The Candidate should not give the postal address, Mobile Number or e-mail ID of Coaching Centre in the Online Application Form.

(iv) In order to appear in AIAPGET, 2022, the candidates are required to apply „online‟. The Application Form other than online mode shall not be accepted. No change will be accepted through offline mode i.e. through fax/application including e-mail etc.

(v) Online submission of application may be done by accessing the NTA official website: aiapget.nta.nic.in.

(vi) Online Application Form cannot be withdrawn once it is submitted successfully.

(vii) Application Form of candidates who do not fulfill the eligibility criteria shall berejected.

(viii) A candidate is allowed to submit only one Application Form. If a candidate submits more than one Application Form, the candidature is likely to be cancelled.

(ix) Request for change in any particular in the Application Form shall not be entertained after closing of the correction window.

Note: However, a chance may be given to the candidates to correct/modify/edit some of the particular(s) of the Application Form online only during Correction window.

(x) The City of Examination Centres where the test shall be conducted are given in the Information Bulletin. The Cities indicated for the entrance Examination should be carefully chosen by the candidate, as no change will be allowed once application is submitted.

(xi) Selection of a candidate in the test is provisional, subject to being found otherwise eligible for admission.

(xii) In case a candidate is found providing incorrect information or the identity is proved to be false at any time in the future, the candidate shall face penal action as per the law.

(xiii) The Candidates are not required to send/ submit the confirmation page of Online Application Form to the NTA. However, he/she is advised to retain the following documents with them as reference for future correspondence:

 At least four printouts of the Confirmation Page of Online Application Form.

 Proof of fee paid

 Photographs (same as uploaded on the Online Application Form) –6 to 8 passport size photographs need to be kept aside.

 The name on the photo identification must match with the name as shown on the Admit Card. If the name has been changed due to events such as marriage, candidate must show the relevant document at the time of exam. Marriage Certificate / Divorce / Decree / Legal Name Change Document.

Provision of Aadhaar:

The Aadhaar number is only one of the types of identification and is not mandatory. Candidates may also enter Passport number, Ration Card number, Election Card (EPIC No.), Bank Account number or any other valid Government identity number.

Procedure for appearing in Computer Based Test (CBT)

The detailed procedure for CBT are provided at Annexure-IV. Please read them carefully. 

Conduct of the Examination

Important Instructions for Candidates

(Candidates are advised to go through instruction printed on Admit Card carefully before going for the Examination)

a. Candidates MUST bring the following documents on the day of Examination at the test centre. Candidates who will not bring these will not be allowed to appear in the examination.

i. Print copy of Admit Card downloaded from NTA website

ii. One passport size photograph (same as uploaded on the Online Application Form) for pasting on the specific space in the attendance sheet at the Centre during the Examination

iii. Any one of the authorized Govt. photo IDs (original, valid and nonexpired), viz. PAN card/ Driving License/ Voter ID/ Passport/ Aadhaar Card (With photograph)/ Aadhaar Enrolment No/ Ration Card

iv. PwD certificate issued by the Competent Authority, if claiming the relaxation under PwD category.

If the name has been changed due to events such as marriage, candidate must show the relevant document at the time of exam. Marriage Certificate / Divorce / Decree / Legal Name Change Document.

b. The candidates shall report at the Examination Centre two hours before the commencement of the Examination so as to complete the registration formalities well before the time of exam.

c. Registration desk will close 90 minutes prior to the examination.

d. The candidates are advised to read the instructions on the Admit Card carefully and follow them strictly.

e. Candidates should take their seat immediately after opening of the Examination hall on their allotted seat. If not they are likely to miss some of the general instructions to be announced in the Examination Rooms/Halls. The NTA shall not be responsible for any delay.

f. Any candidate found to have changed room/hall or the seat on his/her own other than allotted would be considered as a case of Unfair means and the candidature shall be cancelled and no plea would be accepted.

g. The candidate must show, on demand, the Admit Card for entry in the Examination room/hall. A candidate who does not possess the valid Admit Card shall not be allowed to enter the Examination centre.

h. The candidate should ensure that the question paper available on the computer is as per the opted Subject Code/ Discipline indicated in the Admit Card. In case, the subject of question paper is other than the opted paper, the same may be brought to the notice of the Invigilator concerned.

i. Candidates are not allowed to carry any baggage inside the Examination Centre. NTA will not be responsible for any belongings stolen or lost at the premises.

j. Candidate shall appear at their own cost at the Centre on Date and time as indicated in their Admit Card issued by the NTA.

k. No candidate, without the special permission of the Centre Superintendent or the Invigilator concerned, will leave his/her seat or Examination Room/Hall until the full duration of the paper is over. Candidates must follow the instructions strictly as instructed by the Centre Superintendent/Invigilators.

l. Candidates should not be in possession of any material listed in the list of prohibited material.

m. All calculations/writing work are to be done only in the rough sheet provided at the centre in the Examination Room/Hall and on completion of the test candidates must hand over the rough sheets to the invigilator on duty in the Room/Hall.

n. The candidate must sign and paste the photograph on the Attendance Sheet at the appropriate place.

o. The candidates are governed by all Rules and Regulations of the NTA with regard to their conduct in the Examination Hall. All cases of Unfair means will be dealt with as per rules. 

Declaration of Results

The result will be compiled based on Final Answer Keys. No grievance with regard to Answer Key(s) after Declaration of Result of AIAPGET-2022 will be entertained. The raw (actual) marks obtained by a candidate will be considered further for computation of the Result of AIAPGET-2022. No Score Card will be dispatched to the candidates and the candidates are advised to download their Score Cards from the website: aiapget.nta.nic.in only.

There is no provision for rechecking/re-evaluation/re-totaling of the result/score and no query in this regard will be entertained.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is an Examination conducting body and will provide AIAPGET Score 2022. The NTA does not collect the information regarding total number of seats available in the Institutions and reservation criteria followed by the Institutions.

Rules for tie-breaking: -

In the event of two or more candidates obtaining same mark/Rank, the merit position shall be determined by using following tie breaker criteria in descending order:

Candidate having lesser number of negative responses in the whole paper will

be placed at a better merit position.

Candidate having higher percentage of Marks during entire BAMS/BUMS/BHMS/BSMS course will be placed at a better merit position.

Candidate older in age will be placed better in the merit position.

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