The AYUSH NEET 2026 expected cutoff for ST category students ranges from approximately 260 to 430 marks out of 720, depending on the course and whether the seat falls under All India Quota or state quota counselling.
AACCC (Ayush Admissions Central Counselling Committee) manages AIQ seat allotment for government AYUSH colleges under central institutions and national institutes. ST category students must clear the NEET UG 2026 qualifying threshold (40th percentile) before registering for AACCC counselling. Beyond that minimum, the actual admission cutoff is set by competitive merit within the ST category during each counselling round.
- NEET UG 2026 total marks: 720; ST category minimum qualifying percentile is the 40th percentile.
- Based on 2025 NEET data, the ST category qualifying marks were approximately 113 marks (40th percentile score).
- Expected BAMS AIQ closing cutoff for ST: 350–420 marks based on 2024–25 AACCC trends.
- Expected BHMS AIQ closing cutoff for ST: 300–370 marks based on 2024–25 AACCC trends.
- Expected BUMS AIQ closing cutoff for ST: 260–330 marks based on 2024–25 AACCC trends.
- AACCC 2026 counselling is projected to begin in August 2026 after NEET UG 2026 results are declared.
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AYUSH NEET 2026 ST Category Qualifying Marks
To be eligible for AYUSH NEET 2026 counselling, ST category students must first clear the NTA-set qualifying threshold in NEET UG 2026. This threshold is fixed at the 40th percentile for SC, ST and OBC categories. The actual marks equivalent to the 40th percentile varies year to year based on overall difficulty and number of test takers. The table below shows how this figure has moved in recent years.
| Year | ST Category Qualifying Percentile | ST Category Qualifying Marks (Approx) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40th percentile | 113 marks |
| 2024 | 40th percentile | 127 marks |
| 2023 | 40th percentile | 116 marks |
| 2026 (Expected) | 40th percentile | 115–130 marks (estimated) |
Clearing this qualifying threshold makes a student eligible for AACCC counselling registration. However, actual BAMS, BHMS and BUMS seat allotment at AIQ institutions requires a significantly higher NEET score since competition for reserved ST seats at top AACCC-affiliated colleges remains strong.
Expected AYUSH NEET 2026 Cutoff for ST Category: BAMS, BHMS and BUMS
The table below presents the expected AYUSH NEET 2026 AIQ closing cutoff marks for ST category students across major AYUSH courses. All figures are predictions based on 2024–25 AACCC counselling data and are not official.
| Course | Full Form | Expected AIQ ST Closing Marks (2026) | Expected AIQ ST Closing Rank (Approx) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAMS | Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery | 350–420 marks | 80,000–1,30,000 |
| BHMS | Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery | 300–370 marks | 1,10,000–1,70,000 |
| BUMS | Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery | 260–330 marks | 1,40,000–2,00,000 |
| BSMS | Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery | 280–350 marks | 1,20,000–1,80,000 |
All figures above are expected estimates based on 2024–25 AACCC counselling trends. Official cutoffs will be published on aaccc.gov.in after each 2026 counselling round.
BAMS records the highest AIQ cutoff among AYUSH courses for ST category students because it is the most sought-after programme. BHMS follows, while BUMS and BSMS show lower closing cutoffs due to comparatively fewer applicants. The opening cutoff in Round 1 is always higher than the closing cutoff in the Stray Vacancy Round (SVR), so students with mid-range scores should register early and participate in all rounds.
Previous Year AACCC ST Category Cutoff Trends (2024–2025)
Reviewing AACCC counselling data from 2024 and 2025 helps ST category students estimate realistic score targets. The table below shows approximate AIQ closing cutoff marks at which the last ST category seat was allotted in the final counselling round each year.
| Course | 2025 ST AIQ Closing Marks (Approx) | 2024 ST AIQ Closing Marks (Approx) |
|---|---|---|
| BAMS | 370–430 | 380–440 |
| BHMS | 320–380 | 330–390 |
| BUMS | 270–340 | 280–350 |
| BSMS | 290–360 | 300–370 |
ST category cutoffs across AYUSH courses have shown a marginal downward trend from 2024 to 2025, consistent with the lower NEET UG qualifying marks during the same period. AACCC conducts four counselling rounds including a Stray Vacancy Round (SVR) with SVR-I and SVR-II phases. ST category closing cutoffs in SVR rounds are typically 10–20 marks lower than Round 1 closing marks as unfilled seats are released to eligible students.
Factors Affecting AYUSH NEET 2026 Cutoff for ST Category
The following factors will directly influence the final AYUSH NEET 2026 cutoff for ST category students.
- NEET UG 2026 difficulty level: A tougher paper lowers both qualifying marks and admission cutoffs across all categories.
- ST applicant count: Higher participation among ST students increases competition and pushes closing cutoffs upward.
- Total AIQ seat availability: Any increase in AACCC-affiliated seats reduces pressure on cutoffs for all categories including ST.
- Counselling round: Opening round cutoffs are highest and SVR cutoffs are lowest. Students with borderline scores should participate in all rounds.
- College and programme preference: High-demand institutions such as NIA Jaipur, ITRA Jamnagar and NIUM Bengaluru record higher closing cutoffs than less popular AACCC-affiliated colleges.
- Regulatory and policy changes: NMC, CCIM or court directives affecting seat matrices or reservation proportions can shift category-wise cutoffs mid-counselling.
AYUSH NEET 2026 ST Category Cutoff FAQs
Ques. What is the minimum NEET score for AYUSH admission in the ST category in 2026?
Ans. The minimum NEET UG qualifying score for ST category students is expected to be around 115–130 marks (40th percentile) in 2026. However, securing a BAMS, BHMS or BUMS seat under AIQ via AACCC counselling requires a much higher score — estimated at 260–420 marks depending on the course, based on previous year trends.
Ques. Is the AYUSH NEET cutoff different for ST and SC categories?
Ans. Yes. SC and ST categories have separate reservation pools in AACCC counselling, each with distinct opening and closing ranks. ST category closing ranks often fall at a lower NEET score than General and OBC categories. Students should check category-wise cutoffs published on aaccc.gov.in after each counselling round.
Ques. Which AYUSH course has the lowest cutoff for ST category students?
Ans. Based on 2024–25 AACCC counselling trends, BUMS (Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery) has shown the lowest AIQ closing cutoff for ST category students, with scores estimated at 260–340 marks. BSMS follows, while BAMS records the highest closing cutoff of the four AYUSH courses.
Ques. Where can students check the official AYUSH NEET 2026 ST category cutoff?
Ans. AACCC publishes official category-wise opening and closing ranks after each counselling round on aaccc.gov.in. Navigate to the UG Counselling section and download the allotment result PDFs to view ST category closing cutoffs by course and institution.
Ques. When will AACCC release the official AYUSH NEET 2026 cutoff?
Ans. AACCC is projected to begin AYUSH NEET 2026 counselling in August 2026 after NEET UG 2026 results are declared. Official ST category cutoffs will be published on aaccc.gov.in following Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 and the Stray Vacancy Round, with all rounds expected to conclude by November 2026.
Ques. Does scoring above the ST qualifying percentile guarantee AYUSH admission?
Ans. No. Clearing the 40th percentile qualifying threshold only makes you eligible to apply for AACCC counselling. Actual admission depends on your NEET rank, the number of ST seats in your preferred course and college, and your rank relative to other ST applicants in that counselling round.
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