Based on previous year AYUSH cutoff trends, the NEET 2026 AIR for BAMS admission can be estimated for different score ranges. For the General category, a score of 450 – 500+ marks (around AIR up to ~1.1 lakh) can help secure government Ayurvedic college seats.
For top institutes like Banaras Hindu University and National Institute of Ayurveda Jaipur, candidates usually need 500 – 550+ marks for BAMS admission.
- The NEET 2025 BAMS qualifying cutoff was 144 marks for General category (50th percentile) and 113 marks for OBC/SC/ST, which were the minimum marks to be eligible for AYUSH BAMS counselling in 2025.
- For government BAMS college admission, the actual cutoff is much higher. For General category candidates, it is expected to be 450 – 500+ marks, with top colleges requiring 500 – 560+.
- The NEET 2026 BAMS expected cutoff for General/OBC is around 450 marks and approximately AIR 1,12,000 for government Ayurvedic seats under AYUSH AIQ counselling.
- For SC category, a score of around 340 marks and for ST category, around 300 marks is expected to be competitive for government BAMS seats.
- BAMS counselling is conducted by the AYUSH Admission Central Counselling Committee (AACCC) at aaccc.gov.in; admission cutoffs will be released after each counselling round.
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NEET 2026 AIR Prediction for BAMS: Marks vs Rank Table (Expected)
- BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) is among the most popular AYUSH courses, with over 52,000+ AYUSH seats in India across government and private Ayurvedic colleges.
- The table below shows the expected NEET 2026 marks vs AIR for BAMS, based on NEET 2025 official AACCC and NTA data.
| Marks (out of 720) | Expected AIR (General) – NEET 2026 | Expected Percentile | BAMS Admission Possibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| 550+ | Within AIR 45,000 | 95.5%+ | Top govt. BAMS (BHU, NIA Jaipur); also BDS/MBBS eligible |
| 500 – 549 | 45,000 – 1,00,000 | 91% – 95.5% | Good govt. BAMS colleges (AIQ + State Quota) |
| 480 – 499 | 1,00,000 – 1,20,000 | 89% – 91% | Govt. BAMS (State Quota); AIQ borderline |
| 450 – 479 | 1,20,000 – 1,60,000 | 84% – 89% | Mid-tier govt. BAMS; private BAMS (good colleges) |
| 400 – 449 | 1,60,000 – 2,50,000 | 75% – 84% | Private BAMS colleges; SC/ST may get govt. seats |
| 350 – 399 | 2,50,000 – 3,50,000 | 60% – 75% | Private BAMS (management/state quota) |
| 200 – 349 | 3,50,000+ | Below 60% | Private BAMS (lower-ranked); state counselling only |
Also Check: Minimum Marks in NEET 2026 for BAMS Government College
Note: BAMS AIR prediction is based on NEET 2025 AACCC AIQ cutoff data and NTA marks vs rank analysis. NEET 2026 official BAMS cutoff will be released by AACCC after counselling rounds at aaccc.gov.in.
Ques. What marks are needed for BAMS in NEET 2026?
Ans. For General category candidates, a minimum of 450 marks (around AIR 1,12,000 – 1,20,000) is typically required for government BAMS seats through AYUSH AIQ counselling in NEET 2026. Top colleges like BHU and NIA Jaipur require 500 – 550+ marks. For private BAMS colleges, scores between 200 and 450 marks may be sufficient depending on state and quota.
NEET 2026 AIR Prediction for BAMS: Category-Wise Expected Cutoff
- The NEET 2026 AIR expected for general category students is estimated to be around 1,00,000 - 1,15,000 for government BAMS colleges with a score above 450 - 500+ marks.
- For OBC and EWS, it is expected to be 1,00,000 - 1,25,000 and 1,10,000 - 1,30,000 respectively.
- For SC the expected AIR is 2,50,000 - 3,00,000 for government BAMS colleges, and for ST, the AIR is expected to go above 3,00,000.
| Category | Expected Safe Score for Govt. BAMS – 2026 | Expected AIR for Govt. BAMS – 2026 | NEET 2025 Reference Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | 450 – 500+ | 1,00,000 – 1,15,000 | 480+ marks (AIR 1,12,402) |
| OBC | 430 – 465+ | 1,10,000 – 1,25,000 | 400 – 500 marks (AIR 1,15,220) |
| EWS | 430 – 460+ | 1,10,000 – 1,30,000 | 430 marks |
| SC | 340 – 380+ | 2,50,000 – 3,00,000 | 300 – 420 marks |
| ST | 300 – 340+ | 3,00,000+ | 300 – 380 marks |
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NEET 2026 AIR Prediction for BAMS: Top Government Ayurvedic Colleges (Based on NEET 2025 Data)
- The closing rank for top-government colleges across India for BAMS is expected to be within 1,10,000.
- The closing rank for BHU Varanasi is expected to be within 30,000, whereas the closing rank for Government Ayurvedic College in Patna is expected to be within 80,000 - 1,10,000 with a score above 450 - 490+ marks.
| College | State | NEET 2025 Approx. Closing Rank – General (AIQ) | Approx. Score Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty of Ayurveda, BHU Varanasi | Uttar Pradesh | 15,000 – 30,000 | 550 – 580+ |
| National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA), Jaipur | Rajasthan | 30,000 – 55,000 | 500 – 545+ |
| Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU (BAMS) | Uttar Pradesh | 40,000 – 65,000 | 490 – 530+ |
| Government Ayurvedic College, Nagercoil | Tamil Nadu | 60,000 – 90,000 | 470 – 510+ |
| Government Ayurvedic College, Thiruvananthapuram | Kerala | 70,000 – 1,00,000 | 460 – 500+ |
| Government Ayurvedic College, Patna | Bihar | 80,000 – 1,10,000 | 450 – 490+ |
Also Check: BAMS Cut Off 2026 for Government Colleges: NEET Rank, Trends, Eligibility
Note: AIR figures above are approximate, based on NEET 2025 AACCC AIQ counselling data. Actual NEET 2026 BAMS cutoff will be released after counselling rounds.
NEET 2026 AIR Prediction for BAMS: State-Wise Expected Safe Score
The competition is expected to be high in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan for BAMS 2026 Admissions, moderate in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Gujarat, and low - moderate in Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand.
| State | Expected Safe Score – General (State Quota BAMS) | Competition Level |
| Uttar Pradesh | 450 – 490+ | High |
| Rajasthan | 440 – 480+ | High |
| Maharashtra | 420 – 460+ | Moderate–High |
| Karnataka | 400 – 440+ | Moderate |
| Gujarat | 380 – 420+ | Moderate |
| Madhya Pradesh | 360 – 400+ | Low–Moderate |
| Bihar / Jharkhand | 350 – 390+ | Low–Moderate |
Check: Minimum Marks in NEET 2026 for BAMS Government College
Ques. Can I get government BAMS with 400 marks in NEET 2026?
Ans. For General and OBC category candidates, 400 marks in NEET 2026 is generally insufficient for government BAMS seats under the All India Quota, which typically requires 450+ marks. However, through state quota counselling in less competitive states like Bihar, Jharkhand, or Madhya Pradesh, 400 marks may still unlock government BAMS seats. For SC and ST categories, 400 marks can be competitive for government BAMS across most states.
Ques. What is the NEET 2026 qualifying cutoff for BAMS?
Ans. The NEET 2026 qualifying cutoff for BAMS is the same as the overall NEET qualifying cutoff is expected to be around 145 marks for General/EWS category (50th percentile) and 115 marks for OBC/SC/ST (40th percentile), based on NEET 2025 data. However, admission to government BAMS colleges requires scoring well above this, that is typically 450 marks or higher.
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