Frequently Asked Questions
AYUSH NEET Counselling 2026 is the admission process for undergraduate courses in Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy. It is conducted by AACCC for All India Quota seats and by respective state authorities for state quota seats. Candidates who qualify NEET UG 2026 can participate in this counselling for admission to BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS, and BNYS courses.
The minimum qualifying marks for AYUSH counselling are 144 for General/EWS category and 113 for OBC/SC/ST categories. However, actual admission cutoffs are much higher for government colleges. Students need around 500-590 marks for top government BAMS colleges and 450-530 marks for government BHMS colleges. Private colleges have lower cutoffs, generally below 350 marks.
AACCC conducts four rounds of counselling: Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 (Mop-Up Round), and Stray Vacancy Round. State counselling authorities also conduct multiple rounds for state quota seats. Each round provides opportunities for fresh registration, choice filling, and seat upgradation based on specific rules.
Yes, candidates can participate in both AACCC counselling for All India Quota seats and state counselling for state quota seats. Both counselling processes are conducted separately. However, candidates must follow the deadlines and reporting dates carefully to avoid losing seats in either counselling.
The registration fee for AACCC counselling varies by category and college type. For Government/Govt-Aided/CU-NI colleges, UR/EWS/OBC candidates pay Rs. 1,000 registration fee and Rs. 20,000 security deposit. SC/ST/PwBD candidates pay Rs. 500 registration fee. For Deemed Universities, all candidates pay Rs. 5,000 registration fee and Rs. 50,000 security deposit.
Yes, the security deposit is refundable if a candidate is not allotted any seat in AACCC counselling. The refund is processed within 20 working days after completion of all counselling rounds. However, the security deposit is forfeited if a candidate exits after Round 2 or does not report to the upgraded seat.
Required documents include NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard, Class 10 and 12 marksheets and certificates, recent passport size photograph, valid ID proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport), category certificate (if applicable), and PwD certificate with UDID (if applicable). For reporting, candidates also need transfer certificate, medical fitness certificate, and character certificate.
Candidates must qualify NEET UG 2026, be at least 17 years old by December 31, 2026, and have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English. General/EWS candidates need 50% marks in PCB, while OBC/SC/ST candidates need 40% marks. There is no upper age limit for AYUSH courses.
AACCC conducts counselling for 15% All India Quota seats in government colleges and 100% seats in deemed universities, central universities, and national institutes. State counselling authorities manage 85% of government college seats and 100% of private college seats within their states. Both are based on NEET UG scores.
AACCC releases provisional and final results after each counselling round. Round 1 result was declared on September 4, 2026. Round 2 and Round 3 results are declared sequentially. Candidates can check their allotment status on the official AACCC website aaccc.gov.in after each round.
Yes, with 300 marks in NEET, candidates can get admission in private BAMS colleges through state counselling. However, government BAMS colleges in most states require higher scores (450-550+ for unreserved category). Reserved category candidates may get government seats with lower scores depending on state and category.
AACCC provides admission to approximately 52,720+ AYUSH seats across various courses. BAMS has around 35,000+ seats, BHMS has 12,000+ seats, BUMS has 3,500+ seats, BSMS has 700+ seats, and BNYS has 1,500+ seats. The exact seat matrix is released round-wise on the AACCC website.
Yes, NEET UG is mandatory for admission to all AYUSH undergraduate courses including BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS, and BNYS. This requirement was implemented from 2018 onwards. Foreign nationals are exempt from NEET requirement for AYUSH courses, and their admission is managed separately.
Candidates can apply by visiting the official website aaccc.gov.in. Click on UG Counselling, select the relevant round, and complete online registration using NEET credentials. Pay the registration fee and security deposit, fill choices, lock preferences before deadline, and wait for seat allotment result.
If a candidate does not report to the allotted college within the specified deadline, the seat is cancelled and the security deposit is forfeited. The candidate becomes ineligible for subsequent rounds of AACCC counselling. It is mandatory to report to the allotted college and complete admission formalities within the given timeframe.
