AYUSH Counselling 2026 is conducted by the AYUSH Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC) for admission to BAMS (Ayurveda), BUMS (Unani), BSMS (Siddha) and BHMS (Homeopathy) courses under the central quota, using your NEET UG 2026 score and rank.
AYUSH Counselling 2026 — Key Facts
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | AYUSH Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC) |
| Official Portal | aaccc.gov.in |
| Courses Covered | BAMS, BUMS, BSMS, BHMS |
| Eligibility | Must have qualified NEET UG 2026 with the applicable category cutoff |
| Seats Covered | Central Quota seats for AYUSH courses (state quota handled separately by states) |
How AYUSH Counselling Works
The process mirrors AIQ counselling: online registration on aaccc.gov.in, choice filling of AYUSH colleges/courses, seat allotment based on your NEET AIR and category rank, document verification, and reporting to the allotted institute. AYUSH courses generally have a separate, often more accessible cutoff range compared to MBBS/BDS, making them a realistic option for many NEET-qualified candidates.
Frequently Asked Questions
All India Rank (AIR) is the overall rank among all NEET 2026 candidates regardless of category. Category Rank is the rank within a specific category (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwBD). The Category Rank is used for state quota and reserved category seat allotment. Both ranks are printed on the NEET scorecard. AIQ counselling uses AIR for General seats and Category Rank for reserved seats.
NEET 2026 All India Quota (AIQ) Counselling by MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) typically begins 2–3 weeks after result declaration. Counselling is conducted in rounds (Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round, Stray Vacancy Round). Register only on mcc.nic.in. State quota counselling is conducted separately by each State Medical Education Directorate. Do not pay any fee to any unofficial agents.