If you are a BHMS graduate planning to appear for AIAPGET Homoeopathy 2026, this guide covers everything you need to know. From the exam pattern and official subject-wise weightage to a practical preparation strategy, read this once and you will have complete clarity on where to start and how to move forward.

What is AIAPGET Homoeopathy?

AIAPGET stands for All India AYUSH Post Graduate Entrance Test. It is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) under the Ministry of AYUSH for admission to MD and PG Diploma courses in Homoeopathy across India.

Qualifying AIAPGET is the first step toward securing a postgraduate seat in a government or private homoeopathy college. The exam is conducted online in computer-based test format and is open to BHMS graduates from recognised universities across India.

AIAPGET 2026 Exam Pattern

Understanding the pattern is the first step of preparation. Here is what to expect:

Mode of Exam: Computer Based Test (CBT) Total Questions: 120 MCQs Total Marks: 480 Language: English only

Marking Scheme:

• Correct answer: +4 marks
• Wrong answer: -1 mark
• Unattempted: 0 marks

The negative marking makes it critical to practice with timed mock tests before the actual exam. Educated guessing and knowing when to skip are skills that only come from regular practice.

Official Subject-Wise Weightage for AIAPGET Homoeopathy

This is the official subject-wise distribution released by NCH for AIAPGET 2024, which serves as the reference for 2026 preparation:

This table tells you exactly where to focus your energy. Materia Medica, Organon, Repertory and Practice of Medicine together account for 64 out of 120 questions. That is more than half the paper. Master these four subjects and you are already halfway to qualifying.

AIAPGET Homoeopathy Syllabus 2026

The AIAPGET syllabus is divided into Homoeopathy core subjects and Allied subjects.

Homoeopathy Core Subjects

Organon of Medicine and Homoeopathic Philosophy (16 questions)

One of the three highest-scoring subjects in AIAPGET. Focus on:

• All aphorisms of the Organon of Medicine with footnotes
• Kent’s Lectures on Homoeopathic Philosophy
• Important concepts including vital force, susceptibility, miasms, totality of symptoms and individualisation
• Theory of chronic diseases by Hahnemann
• Posology including dose, potency selection and repetition
• Directions of cure and Hering’s Law
• History of homoeopathy and contributions of key stalwarts

Materia Medica (16 questions)

The largest and most high-yield subject in AIAPGET. Focus on:

• Keynotes and characteristic symptoms of all major remedies
• Drug relationships including complementary, inimical and antidotal remedies
• Differentials between closely related remedies
• Modalities, sensations and mental symptoms of polychrests
• Allen’s Keynotes, Boericke’s Materia Medica and Nash’s Leaders as primary references
• Nosodes and their indications

Repertory (16 questions)

Tied with Organon and Materia Medica as the top scoring subject. Focus on:

• Structure and plan of Kent’s Repertory
• Boericke’s Repertory and Synthesis Repertory
• Important rubrics and their grading
• Methods of repertorisation including totality, eliminative and concomitant methods
• Clinical repertory and its use
• History of repertory and contributions of major authors including Kent, Boenninghausen and Boger

Homoeopathic Pharmacy (12 questions)

Focus on:

• Sources of homoeopathic drugs including plant, animal, mineral and nosode sources
• Methods of preparation including potentisation, trituration and succussion
• Scales of potency including decimal, centesimal and LM potencies
• Preservation and storage of medicines
• Pharmacopoeia and legal aspects of homoeopathic medicines
• Drug proving methodology and its rules

Allied Subjects

Practice of Medicine (16 questions)

Carrying equal weightage to the core homoeopathy subjects, Practice of Medicine cannot be ignored. Focus on:

• Diagnosis and clinical features of common medical conditions
• Homoeopathic management of acute and chronic diseases
• Fevers, respiratory diseases, gastrointestinal conditions and cardiovascular diseases
• Paediatric conditions and their homoeopathic management
• Skin diseases, urinary tract conditions and neurological disorders
• Connecting clinical presentations to relevant Materia Medica remedies

Community Medicine (9 questions)

The highest scoring Allied subject after Practice of Medicine. Focus on:

• Epidemiology and biostatistics
• Communicable and non-communicable disease control
• National health programmes including immunisation, TB control and malaria programme
• Nutrition and nutritional deficiency diseases
• Environmental health and water-borne diseases
• Health administration and health planning in India

Surgery (8 questions)

Focus on:

• Wound healing and types of wounds
• Burns, their classification and management
• Fractures, their types and healing
• Common surgical conditions of the abdomen
• Hernias, appendicitis and intestinal obstruction
• Thyroid and breast surgery basics
• Surgical infections and their management

Obstetrics and Gynaecology (8 questions)

Carrying equal weightage to Surgery, this subject must not be neglected. Many students underestimate it and lose easy marks.

For Obstetrics, focus on:

• Normal pregnancy including diagnosis, antenatal care and fetal development
• Placenta, membranes and amniotic fluid
• Normal labour including stages, mechanism and management
• Abnormal labour including obstructed labour, prolonged labour and malpresentations
• Antepartum haemorrhage including placenta praevia and abruptio placentae
• Postpartum haemorrhage and its management
• Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy including pre-eclampsia and eclampsia
• Ectopic pregnancy, abortion and its types
• Puerperium and its complications
• Neonatal care and common newborn conditions
• Homoeopathic management of common obstetric conditions

For Gynaecology, focus on:

• Menstrual disorders including dysmenorrhoea, amenorrhoea, menorrhagia and irregular cycles
• Common gynaecological infections including vaginitis, cervicitis and pelvic inflammatory disease
• Benign gynaecological conditions including fibroid uterus and ovarian cysts
• Cervical pathology including cervical erosion and carcinoma cervix
• Endometriosis and adenomyosis
• Infertility, its causes and homoeopathic management
• Contraception and family planning methods
• Homoeopathic management of common gynaecological conditions

Studying Obstetrics and Gynaecology alongside relevant Materia Medica remedies is a smart strategy. When you study eclampsia, simultaneously revise Belladonna, Gelsemium and Stramonium. This cross-linking saves revision time and improves recall during the exam.

Anatomy (5 questions)

Focus on:

• Clinically relevant gross anatomy of all systems
• Commonly tested structures and their relations
• Embryology of major organs
• Histology of important tissues and organs
• Neuroanatomy including cranial nerves and spinal cord tracts

Physiology (5 questions)

Focus on:

• Nerve and muscle physiology
• Cardiovascular physiology including cardiac cycle and blood pressure regulation
• Respiratory physiology including mechanics of breathing and gas exchange
• Endocrinology including hormones, their actions and feedback mechanisms
• Reproductive physiology
• Renal physiology and acid-base balance

Pathology (5 questions)

Focus on:

• General pathology concepts including cell injury, inflammation and repair
• Neoplasia including classification and spread of tumours
• Haematology including anaemias and coagulation disorders
• Organ-specific pathology of liver, kidney, lung and heart
• Immunopathology and hypersensitivity reactions

Forensic Medicine and Toxicology (4 questions)

Focus on:

• Medico-legal aspects of medical practice
• Death, its types and medico-legal examination
• Injuries including wounds from a medico-legal perspective
• Common poisons including their features and management
• Alcohol and its medico-legal aspects

Subject-Wise Preparation Priority Based on Official Weightage

How to Prepare for AIAPGET Homoeopathy 2026

1. Start With Previous Year Papers

Before you begin studying, solve at least 3 to 5 years of previous AIAPGET question papers. This shows you which topics repeat, which subjects carry more weight and what the difficulty level looks like. Let the exam tell you what to study, not the other way around.

2. Focus Where the Marks Are

The official weightage tells you everything. Materia Medica, Organon, Repertory and Practice of Medicine together give you 64 out of 120 questions. Mastering these four subjects alone puts you well above the qualifying cutoff. Do not spread yourself thin trying to perfect low-weightage subjects before securing your high-weightage subjects first.

3. Practice MCQs Every Single Day

Since AIAPGET is a computer-based exam with negative marking, simply reading is not enough. Solving MCQs daily trains your brain to think in exam format. Aim for at least 50 to 100 MCQs every day from the subjects you are currently studying.

4. Use Spaced Repetition for Revision

Homoeopathy has a massive volume of content especially in Materia Medica and Organon. Using spaced repetition through flashcards ensures you revise topics at scientifically optimised intervals so you retain them long term. This is far more effective than re-reading notes repeatedly.

5. Attempt Full Mock Tests Regularly

Mock tests build exam stamina and identify your weak areas. Attempt at least one full mock test every week in the months leading up to the exam. Review every wrong answer with its explanation so you learn from every mistake.

6. Do Not Ignore Community Medicine

Community Medicine carries 9 questions, more than Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology combined. Many students completely ignore it. With focused preparation of 2 to 3 weeks, you can score well in all 9 questions. That can be the difference between qualifying and not qualifying.

7. Connect Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Materia Medica

Study Obstetrics and Gynaecology topics alongside the relevant Materia Medica remedies. When you study eclampsia, also revise remedies like Belladonna, Gelsemium and Stramonium. When you study dysmenorrhoea, revise Mag Phos, Colocynthis and Pulsatilla. This cross-linking saves revision time and helps you answer clinical questions faster.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Ignoring Practice of Medicine Many students treat Practice of Medicine as a minor subject. With 16 questions it carries the same weight as Organon, Materia Medica and Repertory. Give it the same priority.

Skipping Community Medicine 9 questions from a subject most students ignore. This is a free scoring opportunity if you prepare it well.

Reading without solving MCQs Reading gives you passive knowledge. AIAPGET requires active recall. Always follow reading with MCQ practice on the same topic.

Skipping mock tests Students who attempt regular mock tests consistently score higher. There is no substitute for timed practice under exam conditions.

Neglecting Obstetrics and Gynaecology 8 questions together from these subjects. Many students lose these marks unnecessarily. Treat Obstetrics and Gynaecology seriously.

Starting too late AIAPGET requires consistent preparation over months. Starting 4 to 6 months before the exam gives you enough time to cover the full syllabus, revise thoroughly and attempt regular mock tests.

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Final Words

AIAPGET Homoeopathy 2026 is absolutely crackable with the right strategy and consistent effort. Follow the official weightage, prioritise your high-scoring subjects, practice MCQs daily, revise with flashcards and take regular mock tests. Start early and stay consistent.

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