*some effective tips to prepare for the AIAPGET (All India AYUSH Post Graduate Entrance Test)* ⸻ 🔹 1. Understand the Exam Pattern • Mode: Online (Computer-Based Test) • Duration: 2 hours • Total Questions: 120 MCQs • Total Marks: 480 • Marking: +4 for correct, -1 for incorrect ⸻ 🔹 2. Know the Syllabus Thoroughly Focus on BAMS subjects, especially: • Padartha Vigyan & Ayurveda Itihas • Sanskrit • Rachana Sharir • Kriya Sharir • Dravyaguna Vijnana • Rasa Shastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana • Roga Nidana • Agada Tantra • Swastha Vritta • Charaka Samhita • Kayachikitsa • Shalya Tantra • Shalakya Tantra • Stri Roga & Prasuti Tantra • Kaumarbhritya (Balroga) ⸻ 🔹 3. Use Standard Books Stick to CCIM-prescribed textbooks and: • Charaka Samhita (Chakrapani commentary) • Sushruta Samhita • Ashtanga Hridaya • Vagbhata • Dravyaguna by P.V. Sharma • Kayachikitsa by Harish Chandra Singh • Prasuti Tantra by Tiwari • MCQ Books: RGupta, Mishra, J.N. Mishra, Aconite (for MCQs) ⸻ 🔹 4. Practice MCQs Regularly • Solve at least 100–150 MCQs daily. • Use previous years’ question papers. • Time yourself while solving. ⸻ 🔹 5. Make Notes & Revise Daily • Short, handwritten notes for quick revision. • Use sticky notes/flashcards for tricky topics like: • Sanskrit shlokas • Gunas, Rasas, Virya, Vipaka • Nidan Panchak of diseases ⸻ 🔹 6. Time Management • Divide your daily study time: • 60% time for theory • 30% for MCQs • 10% for revision • Use Pomodoro technique: 25 min study + 5 min break. ⸻ 🔹 7. Mock Tests Weekly • Take full-length mock tests every Sunday. • Analyze mistakes immediately. ⸻ 🔹 8. Focus on High-Yield Topics • Chikitsa sthana of Charaka • Nidan Panchak • Classical references (Shlokas) • Rasa & Guna of Dravyas • Common Rogas and their line of treatment ⸻ 🔹 10. Stay Healthy & Positive • Don’t neglect diet, sleep, and exercise. • Practice yoga or pranayama to reduce stress. • Stay away from distractions (social media). ⸻