AYUSH NEET Counselling 2026: Registration Expected August, Seat Allotment and BAMS BHMS Cutoff

AYUSH NEET Counselling 2026 is the official admission process for undergraduate AYUSH courses — BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS, BNYS, and B.Pharm (ITRA) — conducted by the Ayush Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC) under the Ministry of AYUSH. The counselling fills All India Quota (AIQ) seats in government colleges, central universities, national institutes, and deemed universities across India based on NEET UG scores. As of today, the NEET UG 2026 result is awaited — the rescheduled exam is set for June 21, 2026 after the original May 4 exam was cancelled due to a paper leak — and no official AACCC 2026-27 counselling schedule has been released yet.

• Re-NEET UG 2026 Exam: The rescheduled exam is on June 21, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM IST. Admit cards are expected on or before June 14, 2026. NEET UG 2026 result is expected around July 2026 — in 2025, the result came out on June 14, about 15 days after the May 4, 2025 exam.
• AACCC 2026-27 Round 1 Registration: Expected to open in August–September 2026, based on the 2025-26 pattern when Round 1 registration opened on August 22, 2025 — about 10 weeks after the NEET UG result. The 2026 cycle will be delayed by 4–6 weeks due to the exam rescheduling.
• AYUSH Seat Allotment Round 1: Expected in September 2026. In 2025, Round 1 allotment came out on September 4, 2025. Over 52,720 AYUSH seats across 914 colleges are expected under AACCC AIQ counselling for 2026-27.
• Mop-Up and Stray Vacancy Rounds: Expected between October–December 2026. In 2025, the mop-up round ran October 10–24, 2025, and the stray vacancy round concluded by November 25, 2025. These are the final opportunities to secure a seat if Round 1 and Round 2 do not yield an allotment.

What is AYUSH NEET Counselling 2026?

AYUSH NEET Counselling is the official seat allotment process for undergraduate admissions to AYUSH courses in India. AYUSH stands for Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy — the five traditional and alternative medicine systems recognized by the Government of India. The AACCC, or Ayush Admissions Central Counselling Committee, runs this counselling on behalf of the Ministry of AYUSH.

To be eligible, you must have qualified NEET UG 2026. There is no other entrance exam route into BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS, or BNYS courses — NEET UG is mandatory across all colleges in India, whether government, private, or deemed.

AACCC manages the All India Quota (AIQ) seats, which include:

• 15% of seats in government and government-aided AYUSH colleges across all states
• 100% of seats in Central Universities (BHU Varanasi, AMU Aligarh, Jamia Hamdard, ITRA Jamnagar)
• 100% of seats in National Institutes (NIA Jaipur, NIA Panchkula, NIH Kolkata, NIS Chennai, AIIA Goa)
• 100% of seats in Deemed Universities participating in AACCC counselling

The remaining 85% of seats in government AYUSH colleges are filled by individual state counselling authorities through state quota. You can apply to both AACCC AIQ and your state quota simultaneously — they are independent processes and registering for one does not affect the other.

The AYUSH NEET Counselling 2026-27 cycle will follow the same structure as previous years — multiple rounds including Round 1, Round 2, a Mop-Up Round, and a Stray Vacancy Round. The complete process is online through the AACCC portal at aaccc.gov.in. Physical reporting to the allotted college is required at the end of each round to confirm admission.

For 2026-27, the schedule will be pushed back compared to last year because of the NEET UG 2026 rescheduling. The original May 4, 2026 exam was cancelled by NTA due to a question paper leak, and the rescheduled exam is June 21, 2026. This means the NEET UG 2026 result, expected in July 2026, will be about 4–6 weeks later than in 2025 — and the AACCC counselling calendar will shift accordingly.

AYUSH NEET Counselling 2026: Key Highlights

Here is a quick overview of all the key details about AYUSH NEET Counselling 2026 at a glance.

Source: AACCC Official UG Counselling Page

AYUSH NEET Counselling 2026 Important Dates

The official AACCC 2026-27 counselling schedule has not been released yet. All dates below for the 2026-27 cycle are expected timelines, derived from the 2025-26 schedule and adjusted for the NEET UG 2026 exam rescheduling. AACCC will publish the official schedule on aaccc.gov.in after the NEET UG 2026 result is declared.

All 2026-27 counselling dates are tentative. The confirmed schedule will be available only after the NEET UG 2026 result in July 2026.

Eligibility Criteria for AYUSH NEET Counselling 2026

To participate in AYUSH NEET Counselling 2026, you must meet all the eligibility conditions set by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) and the Central Council of Homeopathy (CCH). These apply to AIQ counselling through AACCC.

Academic Qualification

• You must have passed Class 12 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology as core subjects, along with English
• Minimum aggregate marks in PCB in Class 12: 50% for General/EWS | 40% for SC/ST/OBC | 45% for General-PwBD
• Candidates appearing in Class 12 in 2026 can also apply, provided they complete the qualification before admission and reporting

NEET UG Qualifying Percentile

Simply qualifying NEET UG makes you eligible to apply for AYUSH counselling. The actual allotment depends on your rank. The minimum qualifying thresholds are:

Age Limit

• You must be at least 17 years old as of December 31, 2026
• There is no upper age limit for AYUSH undergraduate courses

Nationality and Domicile

• Indian Nationals, NRIs, and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cardholders are eligible
• No domicile requirement for AIQ seats — candidates from any state can apply
• Candidates from Jammu & Kashmir are historically not eligible for AACCC AIQ counselling

For state quota AYUSH counselling, domicile of the respective state is mandatory. Check your state’s counselling authority for state-specific eligibility conditions.

Institutes Participating in AACCC Counselling 2026

AACCC counselling includes a range of institute types — from central government national institutes to deemed universities. The most prestigious ones are the National Institutes (NIs) and Central Universities, where 100% of seats are filled through AACCC.

National Institutes — 100% Seats Under AACCC

Central Universities — 100% UG Seats Under AACCC

BHU Varanasi (BAMS) and AIIA Goa are among the most sought-after AACCC colleges. In 2025, BHU Varanasi (BAMS) had a General category Round 1 closing rank of around 32,649, and AIIA Goa closed at around 42,946. These ranks are significantly tighter than the overall AIQ cutoff of 83,677, reflecting the premium placed on these central institutes.

Deemed universities also participate in AACCC counselling but require a separate, higher registration fee (₹5,000) and security deposit (₹50,000). Their annual tuition fees tend to be substantially higher than government or central institute colleges.

AACCC regularly publishes advisories about colleges with disputed recognition status. Always verify your chosen college’s current status on aaccc.gov.in before paying fees or reporting.

How to Register for AYUSH NEET Counselling 2026?

The AYUSH NEET Counselling 2026 registration process is completely online on the AACCC portal. Here is the step-by-step process you need to follow.

1. Visit the official AACCC portal: Go to aaccc.gov.in when the active round opens and click the counselling link on the Candidate Activity Board.
2. Verify your identity: Enter your NEET UG 2026 Roll Number, Application Number, and Date of Birth exactly as registered with NTA. Any mismatch will prevent login.
3. Complete OTP verification: Authenticate your registered mobile number and email ID using the Sandes App — the government OTP application. Use the same mobile number and email you used during NEET UG registration.
4. Fill your personal details: Enter your name, NEET score and rank, category, state of eligibility, and other required personal information. Check every entry carefully before submitting.
5. Upload required documents: Upload scanned copies of your NEET scorecard, Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets, Aadhaar card, recent passport-size photograph, and bank account details for the refund of the security deposit.
6. Pay the counselling fee: Pay the non-refundable registration fee and the refundable security deposit through the online payment gateway. Keep the payment receipt for your records.
7. Fill your college choices: Select your preferred courses (BAMS / BHMS / BUMS / BSMS / BNYS) and colleges in priority order from highest to lowest preference. You can edit choices until the window closes — they auto-lock at the deadline.
8. Check the allotment result: The seat allotment result is published on the AACCC portal. If you are allotted a seat, download the allotment letter immediately from your login.
9. Report to the allotted college: You must physically report to the institute within the reporting window, carrying all original documents for verification. The admission is confirmed only after you complete reporting and pay college fees.

You need to register separately for government/aided colleges and deemed universities — the fee structures and portals may differ. Plan both registrations when the schedule is released.

Documents Required for AYUSH NEET Counselling 2026

Keep all documents ready before registration opens. Missing even one can delay your application or cause rejection at the time of college reporting.

For Online Registration (Scanned Copies Required)

• NEET UG 2026 Scorecard and Rank Card
• NEET UG 2026 Admit Card
• Class 10 Marksheet and Certificate (for Date of Birth verification)
• Class 12 Marksheet and Certificate (PCB subjects)
• Aadhaar Card or any valid government-issued photo ID
• Recent passport-size photograph (colour, white background)
• Cancelled cheque / bank passbook / bank e-statement (for security deposit refund)

For Physical College Reporting (Originals + Attested Photocopies)

• AACCC Allotment Letter (printed from the AACCC portal)
• All documents uploaded during online registration (originals)
• 8 recent passport-size photographs
• Category Certificate — SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS (must be issued after April 1, 2026; older certificates are typically not accepted)
• PwBD Certificate from a competent authority (if applicable)
• Transfer Certificate from your last institution
• Migration Certificate (if applicable)
• Medical Fitness Certificate
• Gap Year Affidavit (if you have a gap year between Class 12 and 2026)

OBC-NCL and EWS certificates must be current-year certificates. AACCC does not accept certificates from a previous financial year. Get yours renewed in advance.

AYUSH NEET Counselling 2026 Fees

AACCC counselling involves two payments — a non-refundable registration fee and a refundable security deposit. Keep both amounts liquid and ready before you register, as payment is required to complete the registration process.

The registration fee is non-refundable regardless of outcome. The security deposit is refunded after all counselling rounds are over, provided you either did not receive a seat or followed the proper withdrawal process. If you receive a seat, accept it, and then do not report to the college, the security deposit is forfeited.

College tuition fees vary widely — government and national institute annual fees typically range from ₹15,000 to ₹70,000, while deemed university fees can be ₹2.5 to ₹4.5 lakh per year.

If you want to include deemed universities in your choice list, pay the ₹5,000 registration fee separately for that category. Missing this payment means your choices for deemed universities will not be considered.

Previous Year AYUSH Counselling Analysis

Looking at the 2025-26 and 2024-25 AACCC counselling cycles helps you understand what to expect in 2026-27 in terms of timeline, competition, and cutoff trends.

AACCC 2025-26 Counselling: Actual Round-wise Schedule

Source: AACCC UG Counselling Schedule 2025-26

Key Observations from 2025-26 AYUSH Counselling

• AACCC 2025-26 Round 1 registration opened approximately 10 weeks after the NEET UG 2025 result (declared June 14, 2025)
• The entire counselling cycle from Round 1 to Stray Vacancy Round II took about 13 weeks (August 22 to November 25, 2025)
• A special CU/NI Spot Round was added in January 2026 to fill remaining seats in central universities and national institutes — giving a second chance for premium institute seats
• BAMS AIQ General closing rank tightened from 88,611 (2024) to 83,677 (2025), showing a clear year-on-year increase in competition for Ayurveda seats
• BHMS saw a more dramatic improvement — General category closing rank moved from 1,60,508 (2024) to 1,42,903 (2025), a shift of nearly 18,000 ranks, meaning more candidates are now qualifying and competing for Homoeopathy seats too
• BUMS bucked the trend with a slight relaxation from 92,325 (2024) to 96,035 (2025)

What the NEET UG 2026 Cancellation Means for Counselling

The original NEET UG 2026 (May 4, 2026) was cancelled by NTA due to a question paper leak, and the rescheduled exam is June 21, 2026. The NEET result is now expected in July 2026 — about 4-6 weeks later than in 2025. This pushes the entire AACCC 2026-27 calendar forward by a similar margin. Candidates who were planning document preparation, college research, or travel for reporting should factor in this shift when setting timelines.

No re-registration is required for NEET UG 2026 — existing registrations remain valid and fees from the cancelled May exam are being fully refunded by NTA.

Tips for AYUSH NEET Counselling 2026

Smart preparation for AYUSH NEET Counselling 2026 can make a significant difference in the seat you secure. Here is what you should do before and during the counselling process.

• Apply to both AIQ and state counselling simultaneously: AACCC counselling and state quota AYUSH counselling run independently. Missing one while waiting for the other is a common and costly mistake. Register for both as soon as each opens.
• Study the provisional seat matrix before choice filling: AACCC publishes a provisional seat matrix before Round 1 opens. Study it carefully to identify realistic choices based on your rank and category. Shortlist more colleges than you think you need.
• Fill the maximum number of choices: The system tries to give you the best available seat from your list. More choices mean more fallbacks. A less-preferred college at rank 50 on your list is better than no allotment at all.
• Understand free exit and upgrade options in Round 2: If you get a seat in Round 1 but want something better, you can try for an upgrade in Round 2 while holding your current seat. Use the free exit option only if you are very confident of improvement — otherwise, hold what you have.
• Get your category certificate renewed in 2026: AACCC requires OBC-NCL and EWS certificates issued in the current financial year (after April 1, 2026). Old certificates are not accepted. Start the renewal process as soon as NEET results are out.
• Watch for AACCC advisories on college recognition: AACCC publishes warnings about colleges whose recognition is under dispute or whose permissions are interim court orders. Always verify your college before paying fees or reporting in person.
• Keep the security deposit amount ready: You need ₹10,000–₹20,000 for government college seats and ₹50,000 for deemed university seats as a refundable deposit at registration time. These amounts must be available when registration opens — you cannot register without paying them.
• Understand rank versus score: NEET cutoffs for AYUSH counselling are rank-based, not score-based. Your score can stay the same year to year, but your rank changes with exam difficulty and total candidates. After the NEET UG 2026 result, check your rank — not just your score — to estimate your chances against previous year cutoffs.
• Do not miss the reporting deadline: If you get a seat, report to the college within the given window. Missing the reporting window means your seat is cancelled, the security deposit may be forfeited, and you lose eligibility for subsequent rounds.