AYUSH UG Counseling is conducted by the Respective Counseling bodies for the admission in BAMS, BHMS, BUMS and BSMS. To secure admission to the Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) course in 2024, candidates need to perform well in a national-level entrance exam. The NEET UG is the accepted entrance exam for most BAMS colleges, and candidates must qualify in it. While some top colleges offer admission based on NEET scores, there are also management quota seats available for direct admission in certain colleges. For state-affiliated colleges and universities, BAMS admission is offered based on state-level counseling, which takes into account the NEET scores of candidates.
AYUSH Counseling 2024 will be conducted in 2 ways
- Central Counseling- by AACCC
- State Level Counseling- by Dedicated State Counseling Bodies.
AYUSH ADMISSIONS CENTRAL COUNSELING COMMITTEE (AACCC)-
The Ayush Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC) of the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, New Delhi, conducts online counseling for allotment of All India Quota (AIQ) seats of Under Graduate (BAMS/BSMS/BUMS/BHMS) and Post Graduate (MD/MS) courses under Govt./Govt. aided colleges (15%), Deemed Universities (100%), Central Universities/National Institutes, and Banaras Hindu University Institutional Quota seats of Ayurveda/Siddha/Unani/Homoeopathy medical streams.
ABBREVIATIONS
AACCC- Ayush Admissions Central Counseling Committee
NCISM- National Commission for Indian System of Medicine
AIQ- All India Quota
AIQG- All India Quota Government
AIQGA- All India Quota Government Aided
BAMS- Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicines and Surgery
BSMS- Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery
BHMS- Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery
BUMS- Bachelor of Unani Medicine & Surgery
GEN-EWS- General-Economically Weaker Section
ITRA- Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda
NCH- National Commission for Homoeopathy
NCISM- National Commission for Indian System of Medicine
NEET- National Eligibility Entrance Test
NEIA&H- North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda & Homoeopathy
NI- National Institute
NIA- National Institute of Ayurveda
NIH- National Institute of Homoeopathy
NTA- National Testing Agency
OBC- Other Backward Classes
OBC-NCL- Other Backward Classes- Non Creamy Layer
PwBD- Person with Benchmark Disabilities
SC- Scheduled Caste
ST- Scheduled Tribe
UR- Unreserved
UT- Union Territory
UG- Undergraduate
PG- Post-Graduate
BHU- Banaras Hindu University
AMU- Aligarh Muslim University
NEIA&H- North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda & Homoeopathy
AIIA- All India Institute of Ayurveda
NIS- National Institute of Siddha
ASU & H- Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani & Homeopathy
DUQ- Delhi University Quota
To be eligible for BAMS admission in 2024, it is important to be aware of the entrance exam prerequisites.
Firstly, you need to research the colleges you wish to apply to and the entrance exams they accept for admission. NEET UG is the most widely accepted entrance exam for BAMS admission.
In addition, to apply for various entrance exams, candidates must score a minimum of 50% marks in their Class 12 exams from a recognized board in the Science stream. Physics, Chemistry, and Biology are compulsory subjects that candidates must have studied in Class 12 to be eligible for BAMS admission.
It is important to note that the eligibility criteria may differ for different colleges and universities, so candidates must check the specific requirements for the colleges they are interested in.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
The eligibility criteria for BAMS Admission 2024 are given below:
Candidates must have Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology as their mandatory subjects in their senior secondary.
They must score at least 50% aggregate marks in their 10+2. Candidates from the SC, ST, or OBC categories must obtain a minimum of 40% in the qualifying examination.Candidates appearing for the class 12 exam are also eligible to apply for NEET, however, they must provide the final passing certificate at the time of admission to the course.
The minimum age limit is 17 years as on December 31, 2023.
HOW TO APPLY?
To apply for BAMS admission in 2024, candidates need to follow certain steps. Firstly, they should visit the official website of the state Counseling body they wish to apply to and check the registration dates. After that, candidates can fill out the application form and apply to various colleges.
It is also important to visit the official website of NEET for the latest updates regarding registration, exam dates, mock tests, and other important information. The eligibility criteria and other requirements are also mentioned on the official website of NEET, and candidates must go through them carefully before filling out the application form.
During the application process, candidates must have an active email address and mobile number to receive updates and notifications. They should also ensure that they fill in the required information correctly and upload the necessary documents according to the required size and format. Candidates must pay the application fee to complete the application process and keep a printout of the application form and payment receipt for future reference.
After the declaration of the NEET result or college-wise merit list, candidates must report to the allotted college for document verification and confirmation of admission.
REQUIRED PERCENTILE FOR APPEARING IN COUNSELING PROCESS-
Category |
General |
SC/ST/OBC (Including PwD Of SC/ST/OBC) |
UR PwD |
Percentile | 50 | 40 | 45 |
NEET 2024 Category Wise Cut-off
Category |
Qualifying Criteria |
NEET UG 2024 Cut Off |
UR/EWS |
50th Percentile |
720-164 |
OBC |
40th Percentile |
720-129 |
SC |
40th Percentile |
720-129 |
ST |
40th Percentile |
720-129 |
UR/EWS & PH |
45th Percentile |
720-146 |
OBC & PH |
40th Percentile |
720-129 |
SC & PH |
40th Percentile |
720-129 |
ST & PH |
40th Percentile |
720-129 |
COUNSELING PROCESS-
Ayush Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC), Ministry of Ayush, Govt. of India, New Delhi, conducts online counseling for undergraduate courses (BAMS/BSMS/ BUMS/BHMS).
All India Quota seats allotment of Ayurveda/ Siddha/Unani/Homoeopathy under government/Govt. Aided/Central Universities/National Institutes/Deemed Universities (100%) to the NEET-UG qualified eligible candidates will be offered by AACCC. Since 2019, AACCC has served as the regulating authority.
The allocation of seats for BAMS admission for the academic year 2024–25 is dependent on the candidate’s performance in the National Testing Agency’s NEET (UG)–2024 Examination (NTA).
The AIQ seats come under AACCC-UG Counseling are listed below:
UG Seats
- 15% All India Quota for UG (BAMS/BSMS/BUMS/BHMS) Seats of Govt./Govt. Aided Institutes of All States and UTs (except Jammu & Kashmir)
- 100% BAMS Seats of BHU, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- 100% BAMS Seats of ITRA, Jamnagar, Gujarat (except nominated seats)
- 100% BAMS seats of NIA, Jaipur, Rajasthan (except nominated seats)
- 100% BHMS seats of NIH, Kolkata, West Bengal (except nominated seats)
- 100% UG (BAMS/BSMS/BUMS/BHMS) Seats of all Deemed Universities
- 50% BUMS seats of AMU, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
- 50% BAMS & BHMS seats of NEIA&H, Shillong, Meghalaya.
PG Seats
- 15% All India Quota seats of PG courses under Govt./Govt. Aided ASU & H institutes of all States/Union Territories.
- 100% PG Seats (All India Quota + Institutional Quota) under Banaras Hindu University as per eligibility conditions provided by the University for Institutional Quota
- 100% National Institutes seats
- 100% PG seats of all Deemed Universities
- 100% PG seats (50 % AIQ + 50 % DUQ) of AU & H Institutes under Delhi University as per eligibility conditions provided by the University for DUQ (Delhi University Quota)
Furthermore, AACCC, M/o Ayush’s responsibility is limited to allocating seats to participating candidates based on merit and preferences, which begins only after obtaining the summary of qualified candidates from the National Testing Agency.
BAMS ADMISSION TO 15% ALL INDIA QUOTA GOVERNMENT/GOVERNMENT AIDED
Candidates who passed the NEET (UG)—2024 Examination are eligible. (Except for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.) The AACCC, M/o Ayush, will conduct four rounds of counseling for admission to 15% of the All India Quota seats under Govt./Govt-Aided Colleges and Institutes through online mode: Round 1, Round 2, 3rd/Mop-Up Round, and Stray Vacancy Round.
After the completion of the 3rd/Mop-up Round, the Stray Vacancy Round will be held for admission in unoccupied seats (non-reporting/non-joining).
After completing all rounds of AACCC-UG counseling, no seats will be returned to participating institutes.
BAMS Admission to CENTRAL UNIVERSITIES / NATIONAL INSTITUTES
All applicants who passed the NEET (UG) – 2024 exam are qualified (With the exception of J&K Union Territory).
The AACCC, M/o Ayush will conduct four rounds of counseling for admission in seats under Central Universities and National Institutes via the internet: Round 1, Round 2, 3rd/Mop-Up Round, and Stray Vacancy Round.
The Stray Vacancy round will be conducted for admission in vacant seats (non-reporting/non-joining) following the completion of the 3rd /Mop-up Round. No seats will be reverted to the participating institute.
BAMS Admission to 100% DEEMED UNIVERSITY
All qualified applicants, including those from the Union Territory of J&K, who have passed the NEET (UG)-2024 are eligible. Counseling will take place in four rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Third/Mop-Up Round, and Stray Vacancy Round.
All four rounds of counseling will be conducted online (Round 1, Round 2, Third/Mop-Up Round, and Stray Vacancy Round).
The list of registered eligible candidates will be forwarded by the AACCC, M/o Ayush, to the respective deemed universities, who will then conduct the stray vacancy round. Only applicants who have registered for AACCC-UG counseling are eligible for Deemed Universities’ Stray Vacancy Round.
The reservation policy of the Central Government is not applicable because all undergraduate seats at Deemed Universities are domicile free.
Without NEET BAMS admission 2024-2025 is not possible.
Steps to follow for New Registration
Eligibility: Only NEET (UG)-2024 qualified students can apply for AACCC-UG counseling.
Process:
Step 1: Visit https://aaccc.gov.in/ to Register for AACCC-UG Counseling
Step 2: Pay the counseling fee (non-refundable registration fee + security money). Details are given below Mentioned Table
Details of Non Refundable Registration Fees
Admission Type |
Category |
Amount |
AIQ-Govt.-college/AIQGovt.Aided-college/Central University/National Institute |
UR/EWS/OBC-NCL candidates |
1,000/- |
SC/ ST/ PwBD candidates |
500/- |
|
Deemed University |
All categories
|
5,000/- |
Details of Refundable Security Fees
Admission Type |
Category |
Amount |
AIQ-Govt.-college/AIQGovt.Aided-college/Central University/National Institute |
All categories |
10,000/- |
Deemed University |
All categories
|
50,000/- |
Step 3: Choice filling and locking
Step 4: Publication of Seat Allotment List (Publication of Results)
Step 5: Personally report to the allocated college.
Important Dates for AACCC UG Counseling 2024-2025
Schedule for First Round
Events | Date & Schedule |
Registration & Payment | To Be Announced |
Choice Filling/LockingTo Be Announced | To Be Announced |
Seat Allotment | To Be Announced |
Declaration of Result | To Be Announced |
Reporting at Alloted Institute | To Be Announced |
Schedule for Second Round
Events | Date & Schedule |
Registration & Payment | To Be Announced |
Choice Filling/LockingTo Be Announced | To Be Announced |
Seat Allotment | To Be Announced |
Declaration of Result | To Be Announced |
Reporting at Alloted Institute | To Be Announced |
Schedule for Third Round
Events | Date & Schedule |
Registration & Payment | To Be Announced |
Choice Filling/LockingTo Be Announced | To Be Announced |
Seat Allotment | To Be Announced |
Declaration of Result | To Be Announced |
Reporting at Alloted Institute | To Be Announced |
Schedule for Stray Vacancy Round
Events | Date & Schedule |
Registration & Payment | New Registration not Allowed |
Choice Filling/LockingTo Be Announced | To Be Announced |
Seat Allotment | To Be Announced |
Declaration of Result | To Be Announced |
Reporting at Alloted Institute | To Be Announced |
State Wise Counseling Process
Uttar Pradesh Counseling
Uttar Pradesh has Total 100 Ayurvedic Colleges located in Different Cities of Uttar Pradesh.
UP Ayush Counseling 2024 will be conducted by AYUSH Department UP s(Uttar Pradesh State Ayush Society), Lucknow Uttar Pradesh.
Let’s Find out How to Apply for UP AYUSH Counseling 2024
Step 1- Register yourself by Paying Registration fees amounting 2,000/-
(Visit https://www.upayushcounseling.upsdc.gov.in/ for Registration)
Step 2- Pay the Refundable Security Fees (however Non Refundable if Aspirant doesn’t claim the Seat after seat Allotment without Proper Resigning from the Institute). Fees Details are mentioned in below Table.
Category |
Security Fees |
For Government Colleges |
20,000/- |
For Private Colleges |
50,000/- |