Preparing effectively for the AIAPGET (All India AYUSH Post Graduate Entrance Test) requires a strategic approach, especially if you're aiming for top government or reputed private seats in Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Siddha, or Unani postgraduate courses.

Here’s a comprehensive and proven strategy to prepare for AIAPGET (Ayurveda-focused, but applicable to all streams):

🔍 1. Understand the Exam Pattern & Syllabus

• Exam Pattern:

  • 120 MCQs

  • 480 marks total (4 marks per correct answer)

  • -1 mark for each wrong answer

  • 2 hours duration

  • Conducted online (CBT)

• Syllabus (Ayurveda):
  Based entirely on BAMS curriculum:

  • Samhita (Ashtang Hridaya, Charak, Sushruta)

  • Dravyaguna, Rasashastra

  • Roga Nidana, Kaya Chikitsa

  • Panchakarma, Shalya, Shalakya

  • Agadtantra, Kaumarbhritya, etc.

📌 Tip: Get the official syllabus from NCISM/AIAPGET website and use it as your checklist.

📚 2. Use the Right Study Material

• Primary Books:

  • Your UG notes (gold standard for revision)

  • Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Ashtang Hridaya – focus on tantrayukti, sutras, and practical applications

  • Nighantus (for Dravyaguna) – e.g., Bhavprakash Nighantu

• MCQ Books (essential):

  • Dr. Gaurav Mehta MCQ book

  • Dr. Ruchi Gupta's AIAPGET Guide

  • Sushrut Publications MCQ books (volume-wise)

  • Arihant AIAPGET Ayurveda

• Online platforms:

  • Prepladder Ayurveda (very popular and structured)

  • Unacademy, Marrow for AYUSH (growing content)

  • YouTube: Watch toppers' strategy videos for motivation

🧠 3. Revise Intelligently

• Make short notes while reading MCQs – jot down confusing facts, similar-sounding herbs, drugs, or treatments.

• Use color-coded sticky notes or digital flashcards (like Anki) for memory-based topics.

• Create summary charts for chikitsa sutras, treatment protocols, etc.

🗓️ 4. Make a Realistic Timetable

Example: 3-Month Plan

• Month 1: Complete major subjects (Kaya Chikitsa, Dravyaguna, Samhita)

• Month 2: Finish minor subjects + revise completed ones

• Month 3: Revise everything again + take mock tests

Daily Plan (Ideal)

• 6–8 hours/day

  • 2 hrs: Theory revision

  • 2 hrs: MCQs practice

  • 1 hr: Mistake analysis

  • 1–2 hrs: Samhita reading or flashcards

📊 5. Practice MCQs & Mock Tests

• Solve 10,000+ MCQs before exam

• Analyze every mistake and revise that topic

• Give full-length mocks every week in the last month

• Simulate exam conditions (timed, no breaks)

🧘 6. Stay Mentally & Physically Fit

• Keep a balanced routine – include walking, meditation, or yoga

• Avoid burnout: use Pomodoro technique or take frequent breaks

• Stay connected with fellow aspirants for motivation but avoid negativity

🏁 7. Final Month Strategy (Crucial)

• Prioritize:

  • High-yield topics (Kaya Chikitsa, Dravyaguna, Samhita)

  • Repeat MCQ topics and frequently asked questions

• Re-revise your notes and flashcards

• Focus on accuracy more than attempts – avoid negative marking

Quick Tips from Toppers

• “AIAPGET repeats a lot of questions – focus on previous years.”

• “Stick to your own notes and revise them multiple times.”

• “Time management in mocks helped me avoid panic during real exam.”