NTA AIAPGET Answer Key 2026

Post Date: September 22, 2026  |  Updated: September 22, 2026

NTA AIAPGET Answer Key 2026: Provisional Key & Recorded Responses Released for Ayurveda, Homoeopathy, Siddha & Unani, Steps to Challenge

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the Provisional Answer Keys along with the Question Papers and Recorded Responses for the All India AYUSH Post Graduate Entrance Test (AIAPGET). Candidates who appeared for the computer-based entrance examination across Ayurveda, Homoeopathy, Siddha, and Unani disciplines can now access the portal to evaluate their performance, verify their recorded responses, and estimate their probable merit ranking for postgraduate admissions.

Alongside publishing the response sheets, NTA has activated the formal online challenge window. This mechanism empowers candidates to submit representations against any answer key discrepancies they identify by providing verified textbook references and paying the statutory challenge fee. Below is an exhaustive, transparent guide detailing key timelines, the answer key download procedure, scoring formulas, step-by-step challenge instructions, and post-challenge normalization rules.

1. AIAPGET Answer Key Overview

  • Exam Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA)
  • Examination Name: All India AYUSH Post Graduate Entrance Test (AIAPGET)
  • Academic Streams Covered: MD / MS in Ayurveda, Homoeopathy, Siddha, and Unani
  • Mode of Examination: Computer Based Test (CBT)
  • Document Type: Provisional Answer Key & Candidate Recorded Response Sheet
  • Objection Facility: Online Challenge Window via Candidate Application Login
  • Subsequent Step: Review by Subject Experts, Final Answer Key, and Scorecard Declaration

2. Important Dates for Answer Key and Challenge Submission

NTA provides a limited, strictly monitored window for raising challenges against the provisional key. Candidates must adhere to the following schedule:

  • Entrance Examination Held: Successfully conducted across designated nationwide CBT centers
  • Provisional Answer Key Release Date: Available now on the official candidate dashboard
  • Response Sheets Display Period: Active concurrently with the answer key
  • Challenge Window Open Date: Activated alongside the provisional notification
  • Closing Date for Raising Challenges: Open for a strict 48 to 72-hour window
  • Final Fee Submission Deadline: Same as objection closure time (up to 11:50 PM)
  • Final Answer Key Publication: Released prior to or along with the final AIAPGET NTA Scorecard

3. Step-by-Step Guide: How to Download AIAPGET Key & Response Sheets

To cross-examine your answers accurately, download your personalized response sheet and the master question paper using the steps below:

  1. Step 1 - Access the Exam Portal: Open the official AIAPGET portal maintained by the National Testing Agency on your browser.
  2. Step 2 - Candidate Login: Locate and click on the link that reads "AIAPGET Answer Key Challenge / Response Sheet Verification".
  3. Step 3 - Authentication: Log in using your choice of credentials:
    • Application Number and Password, OR
    • Application Number and Date of Birth.
  4. Step 4 - Download Recorded Responses: Click on "View Question Paper / Marked Responses" to view the questions alongside the exact options you chose during the CBT examination.
  5. Step 5 - Access Provisional Answer Keys: Click on "View / Challenge Answer Key". This displays the Question IDs in sequential order with the officially accepted Option ID for your specific discipline.
  6. Step 6 - Save Offline Copies: Download and save the PDF of your question paper and response sheet for future reference, as NTA removes individual access once the portal closes.

4. Marking Scheme and Raw Score Calculation Formula

AYUSH PG entrance examination evaluation strictly follows the standardized marking structure laid down by NTA:

  • Total Number of Questions: 120 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
  • Total Marks: 480 Marks.
  • Marks for Correct Answer: +4 Marks are awarded for every accurate response.
  • Negative Marking for Incorrect Answer: -1 Mark is deducted for each incorrect response.
  • Unanswered / Marked for Review: 0 Marks (No marks added or deducted).

Formula to Compute Estimated Raw Marks:

Total Raw Score = (Total Correct Answers × 4) – (Total Incorrect Answers × 1)

This calculated raw total serves as your benchmark score out of 480. In multi-shift examinations, raw scores are later converted into NTA Percentile Scores to ensure uniform evaluation across different test sessions.

5. Online Procedure to Challenge AIAPGET Answer Key

If you identify an answer that conflicts with classical AYUSH Samhitas, national pharmacopoeias, or standard medical textbooks, you can submit an objection using this protocol:

  1. Log In to Dashboard: Access your candidate portal using your Application Number and Date of Birth.
  2. Navigate to Objection Window: Click on the link marked "Challenge Regarding Answer Key".
  3. Identify Question and Option IDs: The screen displays Question IDs alongside the official Option ID selected by NTA. Look for the specific Question ID you wish to contest.
  4. Select Your Claimed Option: If you believe another option is correct, check the box next to your claimed Option ID. If you believe the question is fundamentally flawed or has multiple correct answers, select the appropriate option provided in the portal.
  5. Upload Supporting Documentary Evidence: Compile your academic references into a single PDF file (under the prescribed file size limit, typically 500 KB to 1 MB). The document must clearly cite the title of the Samhita / standard reference book, classical commentator, chapter, verse (Shloka number), edition, and page number.
  6. Pay the Non-Refundable Processing Fee: Pay the non-refundable processing fee of ₹200 per challenged question via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
  7. Submit and Print Receipt: Finalize the submission and save the transaction confirmation slip containing your challenge reference number.

6. Post-Challenge Verification and Final Merit Preparation

After the closure of the challenge window, NTA processes the representations through a structured verification system:

  • Expert Panel Review: Subject Matter Experts across Ayurveda, Homoeopathy, Siddha, and Unani review each challenged question alongside the references submitted by candidates.
  • Key Modification / Question Cancellation: If an objection is confirmed by the expert panel, the answer key is revised uniformly for all examinees. If a question is found ambiguous or dropped entirely, full marks (+4) are generally awarded to all candidates who appeared for that paper, in accordance with NTA exam guidelines.
  • Final Answer Key: A revised, final answer key is published on the portal. No further individual grievances or appeals are entertained once the final key is issued.
  • Result and Counseling Merit: NTA compiles results and percentile ranks using the final validated key. The compiled scores are then forwarded to the AYUSH Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC) and respective state counseling authorities for seat allotment across MD/MS courses.

7. Essential Instructions for Candidates Submitting Objections

  • Use Authoritative Textbooks Only: Challenges backed by classical Samhitas (Charaka, Sushruta, Vagbhata for Ayurveda; Organon of Medicine and Materia Medica for Homoeopathy; classical Unani/Siddha texts) or government-recognized pharmacopoeias carry weight. Informal coaching notes or unverified online summaries are rejected.
  • Verify Question IDs Carefully: Always cross-match the numeric Question ID and Option ID displayed in your online challenge window, rather than question numbers from your paper.
  • Do Not Send Physical Copies: Objections sent via postal mail, hand delivery, or emails to NTA will not be processed. Challenges are accepted strictly through the dedicated online portal before the announced cutoff time.

8. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Is the ₹200 fee per question refundable if my challenge is accepted?

No. According to NTA guidelines, the processing fee of ₹200 per challenged question is strictly non-refundable, regardless of whether the objection is accepted or dismissed by the expert panel.

Q2. Do all candidates receive revised marks if a challenge is accepted?

Yes. If the expert panel revises an answer or drops a flawed question, the change applies uniformly to every candidate who attempted that paper, regardless of whether they filed an objection personally.

Q3. Can I submit challenges without paying the processing fee?

No. Challenges submitted without successful fee payment via the designated online payment gateway are treated as incomplete and are not reviewed by the subject experts.

Q4. How can I download my response sheet if the challenge window has closed?

Candidates cannot view or download their recorded responses once the specified display period concludes. It is essential to download and save your response sheet PDF as soon as the answer key portal becomes active.

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