The NEET AYUSH Counselling is expected to start in the first week of August, by 5th August 2026. The AYUSH NEET UG Counselling is conducted by the AACCC under the Ministry of AYUSH.
- The NEET AYUSH counselling is conducted for admissions for courses in Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy.
- Candidates will first have to qualify for the NEET and then register for counselling through the AACCC portal aaccc.gov.in for AIQ seats or through respective state counselling portals for state quota admission.
- 15% of seats are reserved for the All India Quota, and 85% of seats are reserved for the state quota.
- From the AIQ seats, 15% are reserved for the SC category, whereas 7.5% of the seats are reserved for the ST category.
| Direct Link to NEET AYUSH Counselling 2026 (Soon) |
What is the NEET AYUSH Counselling 2026?
AYUSH NEET Counselling 2026 is the centralised admission process for undergraduate and postgraduate AYUSH courses, including BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS, and BNYS, all based on NEET 2026 scores.
| Feature | Details |
| Counselling Authority | AYUSH Admissions Central Counselling Committee |
| State Counselling Authority | Respective State Authorities (e.g., Shri Krishna AYUSH University in Haryana) |
| Courses Offered | BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS, BNYS |
| Based on the Exam | NEET UG 2026 |
| Counselling Rounds | 4 (Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up, Stray Vacancy) |
| Total AYUSH Seats | Approx. 52,720 |
| Colleges Participating | Over 914 (Govt., Govt.-aided & Private) |
| Reservation | - SC: 15%
- ST: 7.5%
- OBC-NCL: 27%
- EWS: 10%
- PwD: 5%
|
| Expected Cutoff (Govt. BAMS) | - 350–420+ (General)
- 300–370 (Reserved)
|
| Official Website | aaccc.gov.in |
NEET AYUSH Counselling 2026 - Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| NEET Result 2026 | June 13 2026 (Tentative) |
| Round 1 Registration (AIQ) | August 5 2026 (Tentative) |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | August Second Week 2026 (Tentative) |
| Round 2 Registration | August Last Week 2026 (Tentative) |
| Mop-Up Round Registration | September Second Week 2026 (Tentative) |
| Stray Vacancy Round | September Last Week 2026 (Tentative) |
NEET AYUSH Counselling 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the NEET AYUSH counselling 2026, you must have passed the NEET exam with qualifying marks.
| Criteria | Details |
| Qualification | Must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) |
| Minimum NEET Marks | - General: 50%
- OBC/SC/ST: 40%
- PwD (General): 45%
|
| NEET UG Requirement | Mandatory to qualify for NEET UG 2026 |
| Age Limit | Minimum: 17 years (as on Dec 31, 2026) |
| Nationality | Indian Nationals, NRIs, OCIs, PIOs, and Foreign Nationals (for some colleges) |
NEET AYUSH Counselling 2026 - Expected College-Wise Cutoff
Based on the past year's trends, here are the closing ranks for NEET AYUSH counselling AIQ colleges.
- The round 1 closing rank for BAMS in the National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur, for the general category is expected to be between 31,000 and 32,500.
- For the OBC category, the round 1 closing rank for BHMS in the National Institute of Homoeopathy is expected to be between 99,000 and 1,05,000.
NEET BAMS College-Wise Round 1 Expected Closing Ranks
| College | General | OBC | SC | ST |
| National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur | 31,000 – 32,500 | 34,000 – 35,500 | 1,65,000 – 1,75,000 | 1,90,000 – 2,00,000 |
| Ch. Brahm Prakash Ayurved Charak Sansthan, Najafgarh | 33,000 – 34,500 | 37,000 – 39,000 | 1,20,000 – 1,30,000 | 2,10,000 – 2,20,000 |
| Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda, Jamnagar | 38,500 – 40,500 | 42,500 – 44,500 | 1,78,000 – 1,88,000 | 2,10,000 – 2,20,000 |
| Faculty of Ayurveda, IMS BHU, Varanasi | 33,000 – 34,500 | 35,500 – 37,000 | 1,70,000 – 1,80,000 | 1,90,000 – 2,00,000 |
| Shri Maru Singh Memorial Institute of Ayurved, Sonipat | 50,000 – 53,000 | 57,000 – 60,000 | 1,95,000 – 2,05,000 | 2,30,000 – 2,40,000 |
| University College of Ayurved, Dr. S.R. Rajasthan Ayurved University, Jodhpur | 41,000 – 43,000 | 43,500 – 45,500 | 1,70,000 – 1,80,000 | 1,95,000 – 2,05,000 |
| MMM Govt. Ayurvedic Mahavidyalaya, Udaipur | 36,500 – 38,500 | 37,500 – 39,500 | 1,65,000 – 1,75,000 | 1,95,000 – 2,05,000 |
| All India Institute of Ayurveda, North Goa | 43,500 – 45,500 | 47,500 – 49,500 | 1,90,000 – 2,00,000 | 2,15,000 – 2,25,000 |
| Shri Krishna Govt. Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Kurukshetra | 41,000 – 43,000 | 50,000 – 52,000 | 1,30,000 – 1,40,000 | — |
| National Institute of Ayurveda, Panchkula | 41,000 – 43,000 | 46,500 – 48,500 | 1,85,000 – 1,95,000 | 2,15,000 – 2,25,000 |
NEET BHMS College-Wise Round 1 Expected Closing Ranks
| College | General | OBC | SC | ST |
| National Institute of Homoeopathy, Salt Lake, Kolkata | 78,000 – 82,000 | 99,000 – 1,05,000 | 2,50,000 – 2,65,000 | 3,30,000 – 3,45,000 |
| Govt. Homoeopathic Medical College, Kozhikode | 56,000 – 60,000 | 1,02,000 – 1,08,000 | 2,70,000 – 2,85,000 | — |
| National Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Lucknow | 84,000 – 88,000 | 1,00,000 – 1,06,000 | 2,32,000 – 2,45,000 | 3,35,000 – 3,50,000 |
| Nehru Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Delhi | 74,000 – 78,000 | 95,000 – 1,00,000 | 2,35,000 – 2,48,000 | 2,92,000 – 3,05,000 |
| Government Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Aligarh | 96,000 – 1,02,000 | 1,19,000 – 1,25,000 | 2,70,000 – 2,85,000 | — |
| University College of Homoeopathy, Jodhpur | 97,000 – 1,03,000 | 1,14,000 – 1,20,000 | 2,48,000 – 2,60,000 | — |
| University College of Homoeopathy, Kekri | 1,23,000 – 1,30,000 | 1,44,000 – 1,52,000 | 3,00,000 – 3,15,000 | 3,00,000 – 3,15,000 |
NEET AYUSH Counselling 2025 - College-Wise Cutoff
In 2025, the round 1 closing rank for BAMS in the National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur, for the general category was 30372.
- For the OBC category, the round 1 closing rank for BHMS in the National Institute of Homoeopathy was 96,868.
- For the SC category, the round 1 closing rank for BAMS in the National Institute of Ayurveda was 160269.
NEET BAMS College-Wise Round 1 Closing Ranks
| College | General | OBC | SC | ST |
| National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur | 30372 | 33255 | 160269 | 182884 |
| Ch. Brahm Prakash Ayurved Charak Sansthan, Najafgarh | 32685 | 36823 | 116222 | 206580 |
| Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda, Jamnagar | 37820 | 41960 | 174687 | 209433 |
| Faculty of Ayurveda, IMS BHU, Varanasi | 32649 | 34971 | 166904 | 184575 |
| Shri Maru Singh Memorial Institute of Ayurved, Sonipat | 49379 | 56604 | 192161 | 227036 |
| University College of Ayurved, Dr. S. R. Rajasthan Ayurveda University, Jodhpur | 40092 | 42433 | 166455 | 194117 |
| MMM Govt. Ayurvedic Mahavidyalaya, Udaipur | 35899 | 36637 | 160739 | 192781 |
| All India Institute of Ayurveda, North Goa | 42946 | 46746 | 185841 | 211973 |
| Shri Krishna Govt. Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Kurukshetra | 40491 | 49602 | 126658 | — |
| National Institute of Ayurveda, Panchkula | 40072 | 45507 | 180647 | 212438 |
Source: Ayush Counselling Seats Allotment -2025
NEET BHMS College-Wise Round 1 Closing Ranks
| College | General | OBC | SC | ST |
| National Institute of Homoeopathy, Salt Lake, Kolkata | 76,242 | 96,868 | 2,45,360 | 3,23,800 |
| Govt. Homoeopathic Medical College, Kozhikode | 54,408 | 99,818 | 2,67,671 | — |
| National Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Lucknow | 82,297 | 98,681 | 2,28,312 | 3,32,043 |
| Nehru Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Delhi | 72,156 | 93,201 | 2,30,221 | 2,88,873 |
| Government Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Aligarh | 93,834 | 1,17,101 | 2,67,378 | — |
| University College of Homoeopathy, Jodhpur | 94,920 | 1,12,235 | 2,43,490 | — |
| University College of Homoeopathy, Kekri | 1,20,929 | 1,41,837 | 2,95,857 | 2,94,884 |
| Dr. B.R. Sur Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, New Delhi | 70,788 | 73,234 | 2,27,326 | 2,95,954 |
Source: Ayush Counselling Seats Allotment -2025
State-Wise NEET AYUSH Counselling 2026
The AACCC conducts AYUSH counselling for the 15% All India Quota, while the corresponding state authorities conduct counselling for the remaining 85% of state quota seats.
Uttar Pradesh AYUSH NEET Counselling 2026
| Feature | Details |
| Conducting Body | Directorate of Medical Education and Training (DMET), UP |
| Courses Offered | BAMS, BHMS, BUMS |
| Mode of Counselling | Online |
| Who Can Apply | The Candidates who have qualified for NEET and belong to UP Domicile as state quota are required. |
| Counselling Rounds | - Round 1
- Round 2
- Mop-Up
- Stray Vacancy
|
| Official Website | upayushcounseling.upsdc.gov.in |
Source: https://upayushcounseling.upsdc.gov.in/defaultUG.aspx
Maharashtra AYUSH NEET Counselling 2026
| Feature | Details |
| Conducting Body | State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra |
| Courses Offered | BAMS, BHMS, BUMS |
| Mode of Counselling | Online |
| Who Can Apply | The Candidates who have qualified for NEET and belong to the Maharashtra domicile |
| Reservation Policy | As per Maharashtra Government norms |
| Official Website | cetcell.mahacet.org |
Haryana AYUSH NEET Counselling 2026
| Feature | Details |
| Conducting Body | Shri Krishna AYUSH University, Kurukshetra |
| Courses Offered | BAMS, BHMS |
| Mode of Counselling | Online |
| Who Can Apply | The Candidates who have qualified NEET with haryana state domicile. |
| Official Website | skau.ac.in |
Karnataka AYUSH NEET Counselling 2026
| Feature | Details |
| Conducting Body | Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) |
| Courses Offered | BAMS, BHMS, BUMS |
| Mode of Counselling | Online |
| Who Can Apply | The Candidates who have qualified for NEET with a Karnataka state domicile. |
| Reservation Policy | As per Karnataka Government guidelines |
| Official Website | kea.kar.nic.in |
Tamil Nadu AYUSH NEET Counselling 2026
| Feature | Details |
| Conducting Body | Directorate of Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy, Tamil Nadu |
| Courses Offered | BAMS, BHMS, BSMS |
| Mode of Counselling | Online |
| Who Can Apply | The NEET Qualified Candidates with a Tamil Nadu state domicile |
| Reservation Policy | As per Tamil Nadu Government norms |
| Official Website | tnhealth.tn.gov.in |
How many marks are required in NEET for AYUSH?
To get admission into AYUSH UG courses such as BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS, and BNYS, candidates need to clear the NEET UG exam and achieve the minimum cutoff marks set for their specific category.
- Generally, getting into the top government AYUSH colleges demands higher NEET scores, while the cutoff for private colleges tends to be a bit lower.
- The cutoff can change each year depending on the difficulty of the NEET exam, the number of applicants, and how many seats are available.
| College Type | Course | General Category | OBC/EWS | SC/ST Category |
| Top Govt. Colleges | BAMS | 420–470+ | 370–420 | 300–360 |
| BHMS | 410–450 | 360–410 | 280–350 |
| BUMS | 400–440 | 350–400 | 270–340 |
| Private Colleges | All Courses | 250–400 | 220–350 | 200–300 |
NEET AYUSH Counselling Process 2026
AYUSH NEET Counselling 2026 is all about securing a spot in undergraduate AYUSH courses such as BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS, and BNYS through the NEET UG exam.
| Stage | Description |
| Online Registration | Candidates have to register on the official AACCC website or state portal. |
| Fee Payment | The candidate should pay the non-refundable registration fees and the refundable security deposit fee. |
| Choice Filling & Locking | Candidates have to select Preferred AYUSH Colleges and courses and have to lock their choices before the deadline. |
| Seat Allotment (Round-wise) | Seats are allotted based on the NEET Score, preference, category and the availability of the seats. |
| Result Declaration | The Result of the Seat Allotment will be published on the official website. |
| Reporting & Admission | Candidates have to report to the allotted colleges for document verification |
| Subsequent Rounds | Mop-Up and Stray Vacancy rounds for vacant seats, if any |
NEET AYUSH 2026 Counselling: Registration Process
The registration for NEET AYUSH 2026 counselling is expected to start in the first week of August for the 15% All India Quota seats.
NEET AYUSH Counselling 2026 Registration Process
| Stage | Description |
| Visit the Official Portal | Go to aaccc.gov.in for AIQ or the state portal for the state quota |
| New Registration | Click on “New Registration” and enter NEET Roll Number, DOB, and security code |
| Fill Personal Details | Enter name, contact info, category, nationality, and NEET details |
| Set Login Credentials | Create a password and security PIN for future logins |
| Pay Registration Fee | Pay the non-refundable and refundable security deposit online |
| Registration Confirmation | Download and save the confirmation page for future reference |
NEET AYUSH Counselling 2026 Registration Fees
| Category | Registration Fee | Security Deposit |
| General | ₹1,000 | ₹10,000 |
| SC/ST/OBC/PwD | ₹500 | ₹5,000 |
| Deemed Universities | ₹5,000 | ₹50,000 |
NEET AYUSH Counselling 2026: Documents Required for Registration
- NEET UG Score card and Admit Card
- Class 10th and 12th Marksheet
- Domicile Certificate, Category Certificate & PWD Certificate
- Valid Photo ID Proof and Passport Size Photographs
- Allotment Letter & Migration Certificate
- Gap Certificate
NEET AYUSH Counselling 2026: Seat Allotment
| Stage | Description |
| Choice Filling | Candidates fill out and lock preferences for colleges and courses |
| Seat Matrix Publication | Seats available by course, category, and college are published |
| Allotment Algorithm | AACCC/state portal processes allotment based on merit, quota, and choices |
| Result Declaration | Seat allotment result published on the official portal |
| Download Allotment Letter | Candidates download their provisional allotment letter |
| Reporting to the College | Report to the allotted institute with original documents and admission fee |
| Upgradation Option | Option available in further rounds if not satisfied with the allotted seat |
NEET AYUSH Counselling 2026 Seat Matrix
The Seat Matrix for AYUSH NEET Counselling 2026 outlines the total number of seats available in various AYUSH courses, including BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS, and BNYS..
- This matrix is released separately by the AACCC for the AIQ and by state counselling authorities for the state quota seats.
NEET AYUSH 2026 Expected Seat Matrix
| Course Name | Total Seats (Approx.) | Government Colleges | Private Colleges |
| BAMS | 30,000+ | 120+ | 250+ |
| BHMS | 13,000+ | 40+ | 200+ |
| BUMS | 4,500+ | 15+ | 45+ |
| BSMS | 550+ | 7 | 10+ |
| BNYS | 600+ | Limited | 12+ |
| Total Seats | 52,000+ | ~180 Govt. Colleges | ~500 Pvt. Colleges |
NEET AYUSH Counselling 2026 Seat Reservation
The seat reservations in AYUSH NEET Counselling 2026 follow the central government guidelines for AIQ seats, while state government regulations apply to state quota seats.
- This reservation system ensures that categories like SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwD are fairly represented.
NEET AYUSH Counselling 2026 Reservation
| Category | Reservation Percentage (AIQ 15%) |
| Scheduled Caste | 15% |
| Scheduled Tribe | 7.5% |
| Other Backwards Classes | 27% (Non-Creamy Layer only) |
| Economically Weaker Section | 10% |
| Persons with Disabilities | 5% Horizontal Reservation |
Colleges Accepting NEET AYUSH Counselling 2026
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