AACCC AYUSH NEET 2026 expected closing marks for BAMS stand at 540–600 for the UR category, BHMS at 490–545, BSMS at 510–575, and BUMS at 530–595 — based on 2024-25 AACCC counselling trends.
The Ayush Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC) uses NEET UG scores to fill central and deemed university seats in BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, and BSMS programmes. With NEET UG 2026 results expected by June 2026, students planning to apply in the AACCC 2026 cycle can use these expected cutoffs to compare their score against all four AYUSH courses across every category.
- NEET UG is the qualifying exam for all AYUSH admissions; the exam carries a total of 720 marks.
- AACCC 2026 counselling is expected to begin in June–July 2026 after NEET UG results are declared.
- BAMS and BUMS historically record the highest closing marks among AYUSH courses; BHMS closes lower.
- Round 1 cutoffs are highest; mop-up and stray-vacancy rounds close at noticeably lower marks.
- All cutoffs below are expected figures based on 2024-25 AACCC closing data and are subject to change in 2026.
- Students scoring above 400 marks are considered competitive for government AYUSH college seats.
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AACCC AYUSH NEET 2026 Eligibility Cutoff Overview
AACCC sets two distinct cutoffs: the NEET UG eligibility cutoff (minimum percentile to register for counselling) and the counselling closing cutoff (the actual marks at which the last seat fills in each round). Clearing the eligibility bar is necessary but not sufficient — the closing cutoff is what determines admission.
Based on 2024-25 NTA and AACCC guidelines, the NEET UG eligibility cutoffs for AYUSH 2026 are expected to be:
| Category | Expected NEET UG Qualifying Percentile | Approx. Minimum Marks (out of 720) |
|---|---|---|
| UR (General) and EWS | 50th percentile | ~137–145 marks |
| OBC / SC / ST | 40th percentile | ~108–115 marks |
| PwD – UR | 45th percentile | ~121–130 marks |
| PwD – OBC / SC / ST | 40th percentile | ~108–115 marks |
Crossing this eligibility mark allows you to register for AACCC counselling. However, actual seat-level closing marks are far higher and vary by course, college type, and counselling round.
BAMS Expected Cutoff 2026 — Category-wise
BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) is the largest and most sought-after AYUSH programme. Top government colleges such as NIA Jaipur close at very high marks in Round 1, while deemed university seats remain accessible at lower scores in later rounds. Expected BAMS 2026 closing marks based on 2024-25 AACCC data:
| Category | Expected Closing Marks (out of 720) | Round 1 Closing Range |
|---|---|---|
| UR (General) | 490–600 | 575–600 |
| EWS | 475–585 | 560–585 |
| OBC | 460–570 | 545–570 |
| SC | 400–510 | 480–510 |
| ST | 360–470 | 440–470 |
| PwD – UR | 260–360 | 320–360 |
In 2024-25, the BAMS UR category closed at approximately 590 marks in Round 1 for top government colleges. The overall closing rank across all AACCC rounds reached 83,677 (UR), reflecting seats filled through mop-up rounds at lower marks.
BHMS Expected Cutoff 2026 — Category-wise
BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery) records the lowest closing marks among AYUSH courses under AACCC. The overall closing rank in 2024-25 extended to 1,42,903 (UR category), making it the most accessible AYUSH programme under central quota. Expected BHMS 2026 closing marks based on 2024-25 trends:
| Category | Expected Closing Marks (out of 720) | Round 1 Closing Range |
|---|---|---|
| UR (General) | 450–545 | 520–545 |
| EWS | 435–530 | 505–530 |
| OBC | 420–515 | 490–515 |
| SC | 360–455 | 430–455 |
| ST | 320–415 | 390–415 |
| PwD – UR | 230–320 | 280–320 |
Students with scores between 450–530 in the UR category who miss BAMS and BUMS seats stand a strong chance at BHMS through AACCC, especially in Rounds 2 and 3.
BUMS Expected Cutoff 2026 — Category-wise
BUMS (Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery) closely rivals BAMS in closing marks under AACCC. The 2024-25 overall closing rank for BUMS UR was 96,035 — slightly higher than BAMS in some rounds. Expected BUMS 2026 closing marks based on 2024-25 AACCC data:
| Category | Expected Closing Marks (out of 720) | Round 1 Closing Range |
|---|---|---|
| UR (General) | 475–595 | 570–595 |
| EWS | 460–580 | 555–580 |
| OBC | 445–565 | 540–565 |
| SC | 390–505 | 475–505 |
| ST | 350–460 | 430–460 |
| PwD – UR | 250–350 | 310–350 |
BUMS seats under AACCC are concentrated in a smaller number of government colleges, which can result in higher Round 1 closing marks relative to total seat count. Stray-vacancy rounds offer access at lower marks.
BSMS Expected Cutoff 2026 — Category-wise
BSMS (Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery) seats under AACCC are concentrated in colleges primarily located in Tamil Nadu. Regional demand drives its cutoff above BHMS but below BAMS. Expected BSMS 2026 closing marks based on 2024-25 AACCC trends:
| Category | Expected Closing Marks (out of 720) | Round 1 Closing Range |
|---|---|---|
| UR (General) | 460–575 | 550–575 |
| EWS | 445–560 | 535–560 |
| OBC | 430–545 | 520–545 |
| SC | 375–480 | 455–480 |
| ST | 340–445 | 415–445 |
| PwD – UR | 245–335 | 295–335 |
The 2024-25 BSMS Round 1 UR closing mark was reported at approximately 563 marks. Students from outside Tamil Nadu should note that geography plays a role in seat availability.
BAMS vs BHMS vs BUMS vs BSMS: Cutoff Comparison 2026
The table below places all four AYUSH courses side by side using expected overall closing marks (spanning all counselling rounds) so you can identify your best options at a glance:
| Course | UR Expected Closing Marks | OBC Expected Closing Marks | SC Expected Closing Marks | ST Expected Closing Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAMS | 490–600 | 460–570 | 400–510 | 360–470 |
| BUMS | 475–595 | 445–565 | 390–505 | 350–460 |
| BSMS | 460–575 | 430–545 | 375–480 | 340–445 |
| BHMS | 450–545 | 420–515 | 360–455 | 320–415 |
Key insight: BAMS and BUMS close at nearly identical marks. Students scoring 450–490 in the UR category who miss Round 1 BAMS and BUMS seats should strongly consider BSMS and BHMS in subsequent rounds. All four programmes become accessible at lower marks in mop-up and stray-vacancy rounds.
| Course | 2024-25 UR Overall Closing Rank (AACCC) | Competitiveness Rank |
|---|---|---|
| BAMS | ~83,677 | 1st (highest competition) |
| BUMS | ~96,035 | 2nd |
| BSMS | ~1,10,000 (estimated) | 3rd |
| BHMS | ~1,42,903 | 4th (most accessible) |
Factors Affecting AACCC AYUSH NEET 2026 Cutoff
These variables will determine whether the 2026 cutoffs shift up or down from 2024-25 trends:
- NEET UG 2026 difficulty level: A tougher paper means fewer high scorers and lower closing marks across all AYUSH courses; an easier paper pushes cutoffs up.
- Total seats: Any increase in government or deemed college AYUSH seats approved by the Ministry of Ayush will lower the closing cutoff for that course.
- Number of AACCC applicants: Higher registration means more competition for fixed seats, raising the closing mark.
- Counselling round: Round 1 always has the highest cutoff. Mop-up and stray-vacancy rounds fill remaining seats at significantly lower marks — sometimes 40–80 marks below Round 1.
- Category seat matrix: Any revision to EWS, OBC, SC, or ST reservation percentages directly shifts the closing marks for those categories.
- Withdrawal rate: High withdrawal after Round 1 seat allotment increases seat availability in later rounds, lowering the effective cutoff.
AACCC AYUSH NEET 2026 Cutoff FAQs
Ques. What is the total marks for NEET UG used in AACCC AYUSH counselling?
Ans. NEET UG is conducted for a total of 720 marks (Physics 180 + Chemistry 180 + Biology 360). Your score out of 720 determines your all-India rank, which AACCC uses to allot BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, and BSMS seats.
Ques. Which AYUSH course has the lowest expected cutoff under AACCC 2026?
Ans. Based on 2024-25 trends, BHMS is expected to have the lowest closing marks — approximately 450–545 for the UR category overall. The overall UR closing rank for BHMS reached 1,42,903 in 2024-25, indicating more seats remain available at lower scores compared to BAMS, BUMS, or BSMS.
Ques. Is the AACCC cutoff different from state counselling cutoffs for AYUSH?
Ans. Yes. AACCC manages only central and deemed university AYUSH seats. State governments conduct separate counselling for state-quota seats, and those cutoffs are set independently — they can be lower or higher than AACCC closing marks depending on the state.
Ques. Do AACCC cutoffs drop in the mop-up round compared to Round 1?
Ans. Yes, significantly. Round 1 always records the highest closing marks since top-ranked students fill the best seats first. Students who withdraw or fail to join leave seats vacant, which are filled in mop-up and stray-vacancy rounds at closing marks that can be 40–80 marks lower than Round 1.
Ques. Can students with 400 marks in NEET UG get an AYUSH seat through AACCC?
Ans. A score of 400 marks is considered competitive for government AYUSH college seats and gives a reasonable chance — particularly in BHMS, or in SC/ST/OBC categories for BAMS and BUMS. However, admission through mop-up or stray-vacancy rounds is more likely at this score than in Round 1.
Ques. When will the official AACCC AYUSH NEET 2026 cutoff be published?
Ans. AACCC publishes the official round-wise closing cutoff on aaccc.gov.in after each counselling round ends. The 2026 counselling schedule is expected to begin after NEET UG results are declared, likely by June–July 2026. Check the official portal for allotment lists and closing marks after each round.
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