AACCC (The Ayush Admissions Central Counseling Committee) organizes the All India Quota (AIQ) Counselling for the following AYUSH courses: BAMS, BSMS, BUMS, BHMS, and B.Pharm (Ay.). The admissions are to be done through NEET-2025 scores, and candidates have to register and participate through the online AACCC website.

To successfully take part in the counselling, it’s important to understand the eligibility parameters, the counselling process, the fees, and the relevant timelines. The whole admission procedure is centralized so that it becomes transparent, and AACCC also coordinates seat allotment, document verification, and other required processes for easy enrollment into AYUSH courses.

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Courses Covered Under AACCC Counselling

The AACCC (Ayush Admissions Central Counseling Committee) conducts centralized counselling for admission to the following undergraduate AYUSH courses:

• BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery)
• BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery)
• BUMS (Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery)
• BSMS (Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery)
• B.Pharm (Ayurveda)

Eligibility Criteria for AACCC UG Counselling 2025–26

Educational Qualification:
Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) along with English from a recognized board.

Minimum Marks Required:

• General category: 50% in PCB
• SC/ST/OBC: 40% in PCB
• PwD (General): 45% in PCB

NEET-UG 2025 Qualification:
NEET-UG 2025 is mandatory for all AYUSH courses. Candidates must secure at least the minimum percentile required for their category:

• General category: 50th percentile
• SC/ST/OBC: 40th percentile
• PwD (General): 45th percentile

Age Limit:

• Minimum Age: 17 years (as of 31st December 2025)
• No Upper Age Limit

Expected Cut-off and Rank for BAMS (Government Colleges) AIQ 15%

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Central vs State Counseling for AYUSH

AYUSH admissions in India are carried out under two kinds of counseling procedures: Central Counseling and State Counseling. Central Counseling is organized by the Ayush Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC) for 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats of Government, Government-aided, Central Universities, National Institutes, and all the seats in Deemed Universities. This counseling process is completely online and will be conducted according to NEET-UG ranks.

State Counseling is conducted by individual state governments for the rest of 85% of Government college seats and all Private AYUSH college seats in the state. All the states have varying rules, eligibility norms, domicile conditions, and reservation policies. While central counseling offers broader national options, state counseling is most appropriate for students who wish to attend school in their home state or meet specific regional eligibility criteria.

Seat Allocation Structure for AACCC UG Counselling 2025–26

The AACCC UG Counselling 2025–26 includes various seat quotas across different types of AYUSH institutions. The distribution of seats under the All India Quota (AIQ) is as follows:

• 15% AIQ seats in Government and Government-aided AYUSH (ASU&H) colleges
• 100% seats in National Institutes and Central Universities such as BHU, NIA, NIH, etc.
• 100% seats in Deemed Universities offering AYUSH undergraduate courses
• 50% of BUMS seats at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh
• 50% of BAMS and BHMS seats at North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda & Homoeopathy (NEIA&H), Shillong
• 100% of BAMS seats at the Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda (ITRA), Jamnagar, Gujarat
• 100% of B.Pharm (Ayurveda) seats at ITRA, Jamnagar, Gujarat

AACCC UG Counselling Process 2025–26

The AACCC UG Counselling Process 2025–26 for AYUSH courses will be online in several rounds, such as Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and a Stray Vacancy Round. Follow the step-by-step process here:

Step 1: Registration
The candidates have to register on the AACCC official portal (www.aaccc.gov.in) using the NEET-UG 2025 roll number and other details as mentioned.

Step 2: Choice Filling & Locking
After registering, the applicants can fill in and lock their college and course of their preference. Locking the preferences has to be done prior to the deadline.

Step 3: Seat Allotment
The seats are assigned in each round based on NEET-UG rank, reservation norms, and filled preferences. The result is declared on the AACCC website.

Step 4: Reporting to the Allotted Institute
Such candidates who are allotted a seat have to download the allotment letter and join the concerned institution within the specified time period, with original documents to be attested.

Step 5: Upgradation and Further Rounds
Candidates may opt for the next round for upgradation or hold on to their existing seat. Candidates not allotted a seat in previous rounds can still take part in Round 2, Round 3, and the Stray Vacancy Round.

Step 6: Final Admission
Following the last round, the candidates have to accept their admission by reporting to the institution that has been allotted to them. There would be no further rounds of admission subsequent to the Stray Vacancy Round.

State-wise Counseling Authorities for AYUSH Admissions 2025

Below are some of the major state counselling bodies for AYUSH admissions:

• Uttar Pradesh (UP): Directorate of AYUSH, Uttar Pradesh
• Madhya Pradesh (MP): Department of AYUSH, MP
• Rajasthan: Rajasthan NEET UG AYUSH Counselling Board
• Maharashtra: State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra
• Bihar: BCECEB
• Delhi: Faculty of Ayurvedic and Unani Medicines, University of Delhi
• Karnataka: Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA)
• Tamil Nadu: Directorate of Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy, Tamil Nadu
• West Bengal: West Bengal AYUSH Counselling Committee (WBUHS)

Applicants should go to the respective state’s official website for elaborate counselling schedules and guidelines.

AACCC UG Counselling 2025–26: Registration Fee & Security Deposit Structure

CategoryType of InstituteRegistration FeeSecurity Deposit (Refundable)GeneralGovernment Colleges₹2,000₹10,000SC/ST/OBCGovernment Colleges₹1,500₹5,000All CategoriesDeemed Universities₹5,000₹50,000

Refund Policy for Security Money

• Refund for Non-Allotted Candidates: In case a candidate is not allocated any seat in AACCC counselling, the security deposit is refunded in full.
• Refund Procedure: Refunds are made within 20 working days from the date of completion of all rounds of counselling.
• Refund Payment Method: The refund is deposited into the same bank account or credit card used by the candidate to make the payment​.
• Candidates who exit the counselling process after Round 2 or do not report to the upgraded seat will lose their security deposit.

Seat Cancellation Policy

Candidates should understand the rules of cancellation of the seat in order to avoid unnecessary financial loss or disqualification from the process of counselling.

Conditions for Cancellation of Seat:

• Failure to report to the institute for which a seat was allotted within the stipulated time limit.
• Not reporting or upgrading of the allotted seat during Round 2, Round 3, or the Stray Vacancy Round.
• Furnishing false or wrong information at the time of registration, leading to the cancellation of the allotted seat.
• Removing oneself from an assigned seat following Round 3.