AYUSH NEET Counselling 2026: Registration, Schedule, Seat Allotment, Eligibility and Cutoff

AYUSH NEET Counselling 2026 is the centralized, merit-based admission process conducted by the Ayush Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC). It facilitates admissions to undergraduate courses — BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS, BNYS, and B.Pharm-ITRA . The NEET UG 2026 re-exam concluded on June 21, 2026, and AACCC is expected to release the AYUSH counselling 2026 notification and schedule after NEET UG 2026 results are declared in late July 2026.

• The result is expected in late July 2026, around 30–40 days after the June 21 re-exam. In 2025, the NEET result was declared 41 days after the exam. More than 20 lakh candidates appeared for the re-exam across 5,440 centres in India and 14 centres abroad.
• AACCC is expected to release the AYUSH NEET Counselling 2026 schedule and information bulletin in August 2026, after NEET UG 2026 results are announced. In 2025, the first AACCC UG counselling schedule was published in August 2025.
• Round 1 registration is expected to open in late August 2026. Last year, Round 1 registration was open from August 22 to September 1, 2025. Candidates should visit aaccc.gov.in to register when the window opens.
• The first seat allotment result is expected in early September 2026. In 2025, Round 1 allotment was declared on September 4, 2025, with physical reporting to colleges closing by September 19, 2025.

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What is AYUSH NEET Counselling 2026?

AYUSH NEET Counselling 2026 is the all-India centralized admission process for undergraduate AYUSH courses based on NEET UG scores. The Ayush Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC), functioning under the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM), Ministry of AYUSH, conducts this counselling for the 2026-27 academic session.

AACCC manages two types of seats through this counselling:

• 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats in Government and Government-Aided AYUSH colleges across India
• 100% seats in Deemed Universities, Central Universities, and National Institutes of Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, and Homoeopathy

The remaining 85% seats in Government and Government-Aided colleges are filled through state quota counselling, conducted by the respective State Counselling Authorities. Candidates can and should participate in both AIQ (AACCC) and state quota counselling simultaneously to maximize their chances of securing a seat.

AYUSH NEET Counselling 2026 covers admissions to the following undergraduate programmes:

• BAMS — Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
• BHMS — Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery
• BUMS — Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery
• BSMS — Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery
• BNYS — Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences
• B.Pharm-ITRA — Bachelor of Pharmacy in Ayurveda (offered at ITRA, Jamnagar only)

Source: aaccc.gov.in

More than 52,720 AYUSH seats across 914+ colleges in India are available through both AIQ and state quota channels. BAMS is the most popular course and accounts for more than 56% of total AYUSH seats nationally.

Note: For the 2026-27 session, the AACCC notification and counselling schedule will be published at aaccc.gov.in after NEET UG 2026 results are declared. Based on the 2025 cycle, the schedule is expected in August 2026.

Important Dates for AYUSH NEET Counselling 2026

The AACCC has not released the official AYUSH NEET Counselling 2026 schedule yet. The schedule will be published after NEET UG 2026 results are declared in late July 2026. The expected dates below are based on the 2025 counselling timeline and should be treated as indicative only.

AACCC will publish the official 2026-27 schedule at aaccc.gov.in after NEET UG 2026 results are out. Candidates should check the official website regularly from August 2026 onwards.

Source: AACCC Counselling Schedule UG — aaccc.gov.in

Eligibility Criteria for AYUSH NEET Counselling 2026

To participate in AYUSH NEET Counselling 2026, you must meet both academic and NEET qualifying requirements. Here is a detailed breakdown of who can apply.

Academic Eligibility

• You must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognized board
• You must have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology as main subjects in Class 12
• English must be a compulsory subject in your Class 12 curriculum
• Minimum aggregate marks in PCB: 50% for General/EWS, 40% for SC/ST/OBC, and 45% for General-PwBD
• Candidates appearing in Class 12 exams in 2026 and awaiting results can also apply, subject to submission of the final marksheet at the time of reporting to the allotted college

NEET UG 2026 Qualifying Percentile

The exact minimum qualifying marks for 2026 will be confirmed when NEET UG 2026 results are declared by NTA.

Age Requirement

• You must be at least 17 years old on or before December 31, 2026
• There is no upper age limit for AYUSH courses, in line with the Supreme Court ruling applicable to NEET-based admissions

Domicile and Nationality

• No domicile requirement for AIQ seats under AACCC — candidates from any state in India can apply
• For state quota seats, the respective state’s domicile or residency rules apply
• Indian nationals, NRIs, OCIs, and PIOs are eligible. Foreign nationals must follow institutional admission procedures separately

Courses and Total Seats Available Under AYUSH Counselling

AYUSH NEET Counselling 2026 covers six undergraduate programmes. BAMS has the highest number of colleges and seats. The table below shows the course-wise distribution based on 2025-26 data; AACCC will publish the final 2026-27 seat matrix along with the counselling notification.

Note: Seat numbers are approximate and based on 2025-26 seat matrix. AACCC will publish the final 2026-27 seat matrix with the counselling notification.

How Seats Are Split Between AIQ and State Quota

Understanding the seat split helps you plan correctly:

• Government and Government-Aided colleges: 15% of seats go to AIQ (filled by AACCC); 85% go to state quota (filled by state counselling authority)
• Deemed Universities: 100% seats are filled through AACCC counselling
• Central Universities and National Institutes (BHU Varanasi, AMU Aligarh, NIH Kolkata, NIA Jaipur, ITRA Jamnagar, NIS Chennai, NIUM Bengaluru, AIIA): 100% seats filled through AACCC

If you are targeting a National Institute or a Central University like BHU, AACCC counselling is the only admission route. For government colleges in your home state, apply through both AACCC (AIQ) and your state counselling portal at the same time.

Registration Process for AYUSH NEET Counselling 2026

The registration for AYUSH NEET Counselling 2026 will be done online at aaccc.gov.in. Registration is fresh for each academic session — previous session credentials are not carried forward. Here is the step-by-step process based on the 2025 procedure:

Step-by-Step Registration

• Step 1 — Visit official portal: Go to aaccc.gov.in and click on the UG Counselling registration link when Round 1 opens
• Step 2 — Verify identity: Enter your NEET UG 2026 Roll Number and Date of Birth to access the registration form
• Step 3 — OTP verification: Complete OTP verification sent to your registered mobile number. AACCC uses the Sandes App for OTP delivery — ensure it is installed
• Step 4 — Fill personal and academic details: Enter personal details, Class 12 academic information, NEET UG roll number, and domicile information carefully
• Step 5 — Upload documents: Upload scanned copies of required documents (NEET scorecard, Class 10 and 12 marksheets, category certificate, Aadhaar, photograph) in the prescribed format and size
• Step 6 — Pay fees: Pay the non-refundable registration fee and the refundable security deposit online via net banking, debit card, or credit card
• Step 7 — Save receipt: Download and print your registration confirmation and fee payment receipt
• Step 8 — Choice filling: During the active choice-filling window, log in and add colleges and courses in your priority order. Lock choices before the deadline
• Step 9 — Check allotment: Log in on the allotment result date to check your seat allotment status
• Step 10 — Accept or upgrade: Select Freeze (confirm seat), Float (hold seat and try for upgrade next round), or Slide, then proceed to physical college reporting

Important: Missing Round 1 registration means you cannot participate in Round 2 for Government/Aided college seats. Fresh registration for later rounds is generally allowed only for Deemed Universities, Central Universities, and National Institutes.

Counselling Fee Structure

AACCC charges two types of fees at registration — a non-refundable registration fee and a refundable security deposit. The fees vary based on institution type and candidate category. The table below reflects the 2025 fee structure; fees for 2026 will be confirmed in the official information bulletin.

Key points on security deposit refund:

• Security deposit is refundable if you do not receive any allotment or withdraw within the prescribed withdrawal window
• If you join an allotted college and leave after the withdrawal deadline, the security deposit is forfeited
• If you upgrade to a different college in the next round, the deposit from the previous allotment is adjusted automatically

Documents Required for AYUSH NEET Counselling 2026

You need scanned copies of documents during online registration, and originals at the time of physical reporting to the allotted college. Keep all documents ready well before the registration window opens.

For Online Registration (Scanned Copies)

• NEET UG 2026 Admit Card
• NEET UG 2026 Scorecard (upload once declared along with result)
• Class 10 Marksheet and Pass Certificate (date of birth proof)
• Class 12 Marksheet and Pass Certificate
• Aadhaar Card or another government-issued photo identity proof
• Recent passport-sized photograph against a plain white background
• Category Certificate — SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS (if applicable; OBC-NCL and EWS certificates must be from 2026)
• PwBD Certificate from a designated authority (if applicable)
• Bank account details for security deposit refund processing

For Physical Reporting to College (Originals + Copies)

• All documents listed above in original, along with 2 sets of self-attested photocopies
• AACCC Seat Allotment Letter (printout from the portal)
• 8 recent passport-sized photographs
• Medical Fitness Certificate from a registered medical practitioner
• Anti-ragging affidavit (self and parent/guardian)
• Gap certificate (if there was a gap year after Class 12)

OBC-NCL and EWS certificates must be issued by a competent authority in 2026. Certificates from earlier years are not accepted for reservation benefits in AACCC AIQ counselling.

Choice Filling and Seat Allotment

Choice filling is the most important step in AYUSH NEET Counselling 2026. Your rank sets the ceiling on what you can get, but your choice list decides what you actually get. Here is everything you need to know about filling choices and understanding the allotment process.

How to Fill Choices

• Log in to the AACCC portal during the active choice-filling window
• Browse colleges by state, institute type (Government, Deemed, Central, National), or course
• Add all colleges and courses you are willing to join to your preference list — more choices mean more chances
• Arrange your list in strict priority order with the most preferred college at the top
• You can edit choices any number of times during the window; choices visible at closing time are used for allotment
• Lock choices before the deadline. If you do not lock manually, the system auto-locks at the deadline

How Allotment Works

Allotment runs automatically based on your NEET UG 2026 rank, category, and the priority order of your choices. The system goes through your list from top to bottom and allots the first seat for which your rank qualifies. If your rank does not qualify for any listed choice, you receive no seat in that round.

Post-Allotment Options

After a seat is allotted, you have three decisions:

• Freeze: Accept the allotted seat and opt out of further upgradation rounds. Proceed to physical reporting
• Float: Accept the current seat provisionally and also participate in the next round for a better option. If a better seat comes in the next round you move there; if not, your current allotment holds
• Slide: Upgradation only within the same college or course — for example, securing a government seat in the same institution

If you are allotted a seat and do not respond within the specified acceptance window — neither accept nor withdraw — your allotment is automatically cancelled and the seat is released to the pool.

Top Colleges for AYUSH Courses Under AACCC

AACCC counselling covers National Institutes, Central Universities, and Deemed Universities — all with 100% seats under AACCC — in addition to the 15% AIQ of Government and Government-Aided colleges. National Institutes and Central University colleges are the most competitive and reputed under AACCC.

Central Universities and National Institutes (100% AACCC Seats)

Top Government AYUSH Colleges (AIQ 15% Seats)

• Government Ayurveda Medical College, Bengaluru (Karnataka)
• Government Ayurvedic College, Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala)
• Government Ayurvedic College, Patna (Bihar)
• Shri Dhanwantri Ayurvedic College, Chandigarh
• Government Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Nagpur (Maharashtra)

Top Deemed Universities Under AACCC

• DY Patil College of Ayurved and Research Institute, Pune
• Amrita School of Ayurveda, Coimbatore
• Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Ayurved, Pune
• SDM College of Ayurveda and Hospital, Udupi
• Sri Sri College of Ayurvedic Science and Research, Bengaluru

AIQ vs State Quota Counselling: Key Differences

As a NEET UG 2026 qualified candidate, you can participate in two parallel AYUSH counselling streams — AIQ through AACCC and your home state’s quota counselling. These run independently and you should register in both to cover the maximum number of available seats.

You should register with both AACCC and your state counselling authority. Getting a seat in AIQ does not bar you from state quota, and vice versa. If you receive allotments from both, you must decide which seat to keep before the respective withdrawal deadlines. Candidates from states like Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, and Gujarat — where AYUSH competition is high at state level — especially benefit from applying to both streams.

Reporting to College After Seat Allotment

Physical reporting to the allotted college is mandatory after you accept a seat in AYUSH NEET Counselling 2026. Not reporting within the given window means your seat is automatically cancelled.

Steps for Physical Reporting

• Download your allotment letter from the AACCC portal and print it
• Report to the allotted college within the reporting window — usually 7–10 days from the allotment date
• Carry all original documents along with 2 sets of self-attested photocopies
• Pay the first-year tuition fee and other institutional charges as specified by the college
• Submit originals for verification at the admissions office and collect your joining receipt

Withdrawal Before Reporting

If you decide not to join after seat allotment, withdraw formally through the AACCC portal before the withdrawal deadline. The security deposit is refunded if you withdraw in time. If you neither report nor withdraw, the security deposit is forfeited and your seat is released.

If You Miss the Reporting Deadline

Contact the college administration immediately with proof of genuine reason. AACCC’s late-reporting policy varies by round — an extension is sometimes possible but not guaranteed. Do not assume you will get an extension. Report on time or withdraw formally in advance.

Tips to Strengthen Your AYUSH Counselling 2026 Strategy

AYUSH NEET Counselling 2026 is expected to start in August 2026. The period between now and then is valuable preparation time. Here are practical steps based on the 2025 counselling experience.

• Monitor aaccc.gov.in daily from August 2026: The official schedule, information bulletin, and any revisions will appear there first. Set a reminder
• Prepare documents now: Collect all originals and make multiple photocopies. Do not wait for the allotment letter — document scrambling after allotment costs precious reporting time
• Renew your category certificate if needed: OBC-NCL and EWS certificates must be issued in 2026. Certificates from 2025 are not accepted for reservation benefits at AACCC counselling
• Fill the maximum number of choices: Add every college and course you are willing to join. You can decline a seat you are allotted, but you cannot get a seat you never listed
• Apply to both AIQ and state quota simultaneously: Don’t restrict yourself to one stream. Register with AACCC and with your state counselling authority at the same time
• Think carefully before choosing Float: In Round 1, if you get a decent seat, consider Freeze. Floating gives a chance at a better college in Round 2 but carries the risk of losing your current seat if your rank doesn’t qualify for the upgraded choices
• Keep fee amounts liquid: Registration plus security deposit for Deemed Universities totals ₹55,000. For Government/Aided/CU/NI, it is around ₹20,500–₹21,000. Have this amount ready for quick payment the moment registration opens — delays can cost you your spot
• Use 2025 cutoff data to shortlist realistic colleges: Compare your estimated NEET 2026 rank against the 2025 Round 1 closing ranks to identify which colleges are within reach and which are aspirational