AACCC (Ayush Admissions Central Counselling Committee) of the Ministry of Ayush, Govt. of India, New Delhi, is conducting online counselling for the allocation of AIQ-Undergraduate(BAMS/ BSMS/ BUMS/ BHMS) seats in Ayurveda/ Siddha/ Unani/ Homoeopathy. /Govt. Aided/Central Universities/National Institutes/Deemed Universities, have provided 100% of NEET (UG) qualified eligible candidates Since 2019. The allocation of seats for the academic year 2024-25 is based on the candidate’s performance in the National Testing Agency’s NEET (UG)-2024 Examination (NTA).
The AYUSH Counselling is held online according to the dates published by the AYUSH Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC) on its AACCC counselling official website (aaccc.gov.in) for candidates to participate in the seat allocation process.
| Particulars | AYUSH Counselling 2024 Details |
| AACCC | Ayush Admissions Central Counselling Committee |
| AYUSH Acronym | Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy |
| AYUSH UG courses | BAMS, BHMS, BNYS, BUMS & BSMS |
| Admission Process | NEET Entrance Exam Based |
| Total AYUSH seats | 52,720 |
| Total AYUSH colleges | 914 BAMS, BUMS, BHMS, BSMS, and BNYS colleges |
| CounselLing authority | AYUSH Admission Central Counselling Committee (AACCC) |
| Official website | https://aaccc.gov.in |
| Counselling Through AACCC | 15% All India Quota Seats |
| Types Of Counselling | AACCC-UG Counselling AACCC-PG Counselling |
Time Schedule For AACCC UG Counselling 2024-2025
| Registration & Payment | Choice Filling/Locking | Processing of Seat Allotment | Publication of Result | 20th September 2023 to 24th September 2023 till 02:00 PM (Payment facility will be available till 05:00 PM of 24th September 2023 as per Server Time |
| 1st Round | ||||
| 1st September 2023 to 4th September 2023 till 02:00 PM (Payment facility will be available till 05:00 PM of 4th September 2023 as per Server Time) | 2nd September 2023 to 4th September 2023 till 11:55 PM (Choice Locking from 2:00 PM to 11:55 PM on 4th September 2023 as per Server Time) | 5th September,2023 to 6th September, 2023 | 7th September, 2023 | 8th September, 2023, to 13th September, 2023 |
| 2nd Round | ||||
| 21st September 2023 to 24th September 2023 till 11:55 PM (Choice Locking from 2:00 PM to 11:55 PM on 24th September 2023, as per Server Time) | 12th October 2023 to 15th October 2023 till 02:00 PM as per (Payment facility will be available till 05:00 PM of 15th October 2023 as per Server Time) | 25th September, 2023 to 26th September, 2023 | 27th September, 2023 | 28th September, 2023 to 5th October, 2023 |
| Mop Up – 3rd Round | ||||
| 12th October 2023 to 15th October 2023 till 02:00 PM as per (Payment facility will be available till 05:00 PM of 15th October 2023 as per Server Time) | 13th October 2023 to 15th October 2023 till 11:55 PM (Choice Locking from 2:00 PM to 11:55 PM on 15th October 2023 as per Server Time) | 16th October, 2023 to 17th October, 2023 | 18th October, 2023 | 19th October 2023 to 26th October 2023 |
| Stray Vacancy Round | ||||
| Publication of Vacant seat | Choice Filling/Locking (Submission of willingness on the AACCC website) | Processing of Seat Allotment | Publication of Result | Reporting at the allotted Institute |
| After 05:00 PM of 30th October, 2023 | 30th October 2023 to 1st November 2023 (Choice Locking from 2:00 PM to 11:55 PM on 1st November 2023 as per Server Time) | 2nd November to 3rd November, 2023 | 4th November, 2023 | 4th November, 2023 to 11th November, 2023 |
- After 3rd round, Vacant seats of Deemed Universities and a List of eligible candidates will be forwarded to Deemed Universities on 6th November 2023 for the conduction of the Stray Vacancy Round.
- Conduction of Stray Vacancy Round by the Deemed Universities from 6th November 2023 to 18th November 2023. (including counselling and reporting)
- Last date of admission in ASU&H-UG courses for the A.Y 2023-24 as notified by NCISM/NCH
Types Of AACCC Counselling
All NEET-UG, 2024/AIAPGET-2024 candidates are hereby notified that AACCC, Ayush provides counselling as follows:
AACCC-UG Counselling:
- 15% All India Quota UG (BAMS/BUMS/BSMS/BHMS) seats under Govt./Govt. aided institute of all States/ Union Territories.
- 100% UG (BAMS/BUMS/BSMS/BHMS) seats under National/ Central Institutes.
- 100% UG (BAMS) seats under Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
- 50% BUMS seats of AMU, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh.
- 50% BAMS & BHMS seats of NEIA&H, Shilong, Meghalaya.
- 100% UG (BAMS/BUMS/BSMS/BHMS) seats of all Deemed Universities.
AACCC-PG Counselling:
- 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.
- 100% seats of National Institutes (as per eligibility conditions provided by the respective Institutes).
- 100% PG seats of all Deemed Universities.
The AIQ seats come under AACCC-UG Counselling:
- 15% All India Quota UG (BAMS/BSMS/BUMS/BHMS) Seats of Govt./Govt. aided institute of all States/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 NEIAH, Shillong, Meghalaya.
Further, the role of AACCC, Ministry Of Ayush is limited to the allotment of seats to the participating candidates, as per their merit and choices, which starts only after receiving the list/data/information of qualified candidates from the National Testing Agency.
Counselling Types & Rounds
15% ALL INDIA QUOTA OF GOVT./GOVT-AIDED COLLEGES:
- Candidates who have passed the NEET (UG) – 2024 Examination are eligible. (Except the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir).
- The AACCC, Ministry Of Ayush will hold four rounds of online counselling for admission to 15% All India Quota seats in Govt./Govt-Aided colleges/institutions. Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and the Stray Vacancy Round.
- After the completion of the third / mop-up round, the Stray Vacancy round will be held for admission in vacant seats (non-reporting/nonjoining).
- After completing all rounds of AACCC-UG counselling, no seats will be returned to participating institutes.
CENTRAL UNIVERSITIES / NATIONAL INSTITUTES:
- Candidates who have passed the NEET (UG) – 2024 Examination are eligible. (Except the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir).
- The AACCC, M/o Ayush will hold four rounds of online counselling for admission to Central Universities and National Institutes: i.e. Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and the Stray Vacancy Round.
- After the completion of the third / mop-up round, the Stray Vacancy round will be held for admission in vacant seats (non-reporting/nonjoining).
- After completing all rounds of AACCC-UG counselling, no seats will be returned to participating institutes.
100% DEEMED UNIVERSITY:
- Candidates who have passed the NEET (UG) – 2024 Examination are eligible. (Except the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir).
- There will be four counselling sessions, i.e. Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and the Stray Vacancy Round.
- The AACCC, M/o Ayush, will conduct three of the four rounds online, namely Round 1, Round 2, and the third /Mop-Up Round.
- The Stray Vacancy round will be conducted by the respective Deemed Universities, and the AACCC, M/o Ayush will forward the list of registered eligible candidates to the respective Deemed Universities.
- Only candidates who have registered for the AACCC-UG counselling are eligible for the Deemed Universities’ Stray Vacancy Round.
- All UG seats in Deemed Universities are domicile-free and unreserved, i.e. the Central Government’s reservation policy does not apply.
Reservation Policy
The Central Government’s reservation policy in All India Quota seats (Govt./Govt.Aided/National Institutes/Central Universities) counselling is as follows:
| Type | Seat Quota |
| S.C | 15% |
| S.T | 7.5% |
| OBC-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) | 27% |
| GEN-EWS | 10% |
| PwBD (Horizontal Reservation, i.e., 5% in each of OPEN, GEN-EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, and ST category seats) | 5% |
AACCC Participating Institutes
AACCC Counselling College List: GOVT/GOVT.AIDED/CU/NI/DEEMED- ASU&H UG INSTITUTES (Participation of these colleges in the AACCC-UG counselling as per the permission issued by NCISM/NCH)
AACCC AYUSH Counselling Online Registration & Process
Step 1: Visit the AACCC counselling website (www.aaccc.gov.in).
Step 2: Register on the AACCC-UG portal using the same Email address and Mobile Number submitted during NEET-UG 2024 registration.
Step 3: Download the ‘Sandes app’ on your registered phone number to receive OTP for registration.
Step 4: Use a Laptop or Computer with the latest version of Chrome/Internet Explorer/Firefox/Windows/IOS for a smooth registration process.
Step 5: Provide accurate information during registration as your allocation will be based on it.
Step 6: Complete the registration process by following the instructions on the AACCC-UG portal.
By following these step-wise instructions, you can easily register for AACCC Counselling online.
AACCC Counselling Process
Round 1: Eligibility for Participation
Only NEET (UG) – 2024qualified candidates are eligible for AACCC-UG counselling.
Process:
- Register for AACCC-UG Counselling.
- Pay the Counselling Fee (Non-Refundable Registration Fee + Security Deposit Money).
- Fill in and lock your choices.
- The seat allotment list will be published (result).
- Physically report to the allotted college.
Round 2: Eligibility for Participation
- NEET (UG)-2024 qualified candidates who have not registered in the 1st Round.
- Candidates registered in the 1st Round but were not allotted a seat.
- Candidates who opted for free exit in the 1st Round.
- Candidates who joined the allotted seat in the 1st Round and submitted willingness for up-gradation in the 2nd Round.
Process:
- Register for AACCC-UG Counselling (Candidates from the 1st Round need not register again).
- Pay the Counselling Fee (Non-Refundable Registration Fee + Security Money) if not paid already.
- Fill in and lock your choices.
- The seat allotment list will be published (result).
- Physically report to the allotted college.
Round 3/Mop-up Round: Eligibility for Participation
- NEET (UG)-2024 qualified candidates who have not registered in the 1st Round & 2nd Round.
- Candidates who have already registered but were not allotted seats in the 1st Round & 2nd Round.
- Candidates registered in Round 1/Round 2 and availed of Free Exit.
- Candidates who joined the 1st Round were allotted seats and submitted willingness for upgradation but did not participate in the 2nd Round of counselling.
- Candidates who joined the allotted seat in the 2nd Round and submitted willingness for up-gradation in the AACCC counselling 3rd Round.
- Candidates who leave/resign the allotted seat in the 2nd Round, with forfeiture of Security money, three days before the commencement of the 3rd Round can participate with payment of complete fees.
Process:
- Register for AACCC-UG Counselling (Candidates from the 1st Round/2nd Round need not register again).
- Pay the Counselling Fee (non-refundable Registration Fee and Security Money if not paid already).
- Fill in and lock your choices.
- The seat allotment list will be published (result).
- Physically report to the allotted college.
Stray Vacancy Round for AIQG/AIQGA/CU/NI
- Seats that remain vacant after the 3rd/Mop-up Round will be filled through the AACCC’s online Stray Vacancy Round.
- Eligibility for Participation:
- All registered candidates were not admitted to any seats through AACCC-UG counselling or state/UT counselling.
Process:
- No fresh registration in the Stray Vacancy Round.
- Submit willingness in the AACCC-UG portal to participate in the Stray Vacancy Round with an undertaking that you do not hold any UG (ASU&H) seats allotted through AACCC-UG counselling or counselling conducted by State/UTs.
- Option for choice filling is available.
- No upgrade is available from the 3rd/Mop-up Round to the Stray Vacancy Round.
Stray Vacancy Round for Deemed University
- The respective Deemed Universities conduct the Stray Vacancy Round for seat allotment under Deemed Universities.
- AACCC will send a list of eligible registered candidates to Deemed Universities for the Stray Vacancy Round, which will be exercised strictly in order of merit.
- The seats are domicile-free, and only registered AACCC-UG counselling candidates are eligible for admission.
Please note that the process provided is a simplified overview of the AACCC Counselling process. It is recommended to refer to the official AACCC website or relevant sources for more detailed and up-to-date information.
Documents Required at the Time of Joining Allotted Ayush College
AACCC Counselling Documents Required (Original along with attested photocopies of documents) at the time of joining in allotted AYUSH College are as below:
- Admit Cards for the NEET (UG)-2024 Exam issued by NTA.
- NEET (UG)-2024 Result/ Rank letter issued by NTA.
- Date of Birth Certificate (if the 10th Standard Certificate does not bear the same)
- Class 10th passed Certificate
- Class 10+2 Passed Certificate
- Class 10+2 Marks Sheet
- Eight (8) Passport size photographs. (Same as affixed on the NEET (UG)- 2024/AACCC-UG counselling-2024 online application form).
- Provisional Allotment Letter generated online from the AACCC portal.
- Proof of identity (Aadhar/ PAN/ Driving License/ Passport/ Voter ID )
- Medical Fitness Certificate issued by a Registered Medical Practitioner in the prescribed format as attached in Annexure-VI.
- Transfer Certificate from the last studied institution.
PERMISSIBILITY TO STUDENTS TO EXERCISE FRESH CHOICE DURING COUNSELLING
| Sr.No | Round | Free Exit | Exit withforfeitureofSecuritymoney | Candidates not joined/have not reported to the allotted seatsNo free exit, I joined are eligible for further counselling. Further, candidates who joined andexit/resigned from the allotted seat 3 days before the commencement of the 3rd round are also eligible for further counselling.(Central/State/UT) | Candidates not joined/have not reported to the allotted seatsNo free exit, I joined are eligible for further counselling. Further, candidates who joined andexit/resigned from the allotted seat 3 days before the commencement of the 3rd round are also eligible for further counselling. (Central/State/UT) |
| 1. | Round-1 | Free exit, ifjoined.No free exit, joined | Eligible for further counselling | The candidate shall be eligible for further counselling. (Central/State/UT) | Government/Govt.aided colleges/CU/NI– Rs. 10,000/-DeemedUniversities –Rs.50,000/- |
| 2. | Round-2 | Candidates not joined/have not reported to the allotted seatsNo free exit, I joined are eligible for further counselling. Further, candidates who joined andexit/resigned from the allotted seat 3 days before the commencement of the 3rd round are also eligible for further counselling.(Central/State/UT) | If joined | Nonforfeiture of security money | |
| 3. | 3rd / Mop-UpRound | If seat allotted(not Joined/resigns) | No free exit if a seat allotted | If the candidate is allotted seat inthe 3rd Round, he/she will be ineligible forfurther counselling.(Central/State/UT) | |
| 4. | Final StrayVacancyRound | No free exit | If a seat is allotted(not Joined /not Reported) | If the candidate is allotted a seat in the Stray Vacancy round, he/she will be ineligible for further counselling.(State/UT) | If the candidate is allotted a seat in the Stray Vacancy round, he/she will be ineligible for further counselling. (State/UT) |
AACCC Counselling Fees: FEES TO BE PAID AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION
Here is the bifurcation of AACCC Counselling 2024 Fees, Students must pay two types of fees when they register:
- Non-Refundable Registration Fee
- Rs. 1000/- for AIQG-college/AIQGA-college/Central University/National Institute UR/EWS/OBC candidates.
- Rs. 500/- For SC/ ST/ PWD
- Rs. 5000/- For DeemedUniversity for all Categories
- AACCC Counselling Refund (Security Fees) will be refunded to candidates after they join the allotted college within the time frame specified in the schedule, or if they do not get a seat during all rounds of counselling, to the bank account provided by the candidate when registering for AACCC-UG counselling.
For admission to AIQG-college/AIQGA-college/National Institute/ Central University:
- For UR/EWS/OBC candidates– Rs.10,000/-
- For SC/ST/ PWD –Rs. 10,000/-
For admission to Deemed University -Rs. 50,000/-For example:
- Any candidate opting for Deemed University will have to pay an amount of Rs.55000/- at the time of registration (i.e., Rs 5000/- Non-Refundable Registration fee + Rs. 50,000/- Refundable Security fee.)
- Any OBC candidate opting for an AIQG seat only will have to pay an amount of Rs.11000/- at the time of registration (i.e., Rs 1000/- Non-Refundable Registration fee + Rs. 10,000/- refundable Security fee.)
AYUSH Counselling 2024 Disability Criteria
According to the CCIM/CCH/NCISM/NCH Gazette Notifications, participants are Eligible/Not Eligible for admission to Ayurveda/Siddha/Unani/Homoeopathy UG programs if they’re otherwise medically stable.
Mentioning the part of EWS people while filling their Disability certificate:-
| Disability Type | Type of Disability | Specified Disability |
| Physical Disability | A. Locomotor Disability | a. Leprosy cured person b. Cerebral Palsy, c. Dwarfism d. Muscular Dystrophy e. Acid attack victims f. Others such as Amputation and poliomyelitis. |
| B. Visual Impairment | a. Blindness b. Low Vision | |
| C. Hearing Impairment | a. Deaf b. Hard of hearing | |
| D. Speech & Language Disability | a. Organic/Neurological causes | |
| Intellectual Disability | a. Specific Learning Disabilities (Perceptual disabilities, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dyspraxia & Developmental Aphasia b. Autism Spectrum Disorders | |
| Mental Behaviour | a. Mental illness | |
| Disability caused due to | a.Chronic Neurological Conditions | i. Multiple Sclerosis ii. Parkinsonism |
| b.Blood Disorders | i. Haemophilia ii. Thalassemia iii. Sickle Cell Disease |
List Of Centers For Disability Certificate
| Disability Certificate Issuing Centres | City/State | Disability Certificate can be issued based on the Specialties disabilities categories listed on the certificate |
| Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi-110029 | DELHI/NEW DELHI | All Disabilities as mentioned in Disability Certificate except auditory disabilities (ENT) Intellectual Disabilities & Behavioral disabilities. |
| All India Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (for Locomotor Disability only), Hazi Ali, Mumbai-100034. | MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA | For Locomotor Disability only |
| Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research, Kolkata – 700020 | KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL | All Disabilities |
| Madras Medical College, Park Town, Chennai-60003 | CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU | All Disabilities |
| Grant Government Medical College, J.J. Hospital Compound, Mumbai, Maharashtra | MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA | MI Disabilities |
| Goa Medical College, NH 17, Bambolim, Tiswadi, Goa-403202 | GOA | All Disabilities as mentioned in Disability Certificate except Speech Disability. |
| Government Medical College, Medical PO, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala State, India PIN-695011 | THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA | All Disabilities as mentioned in Disability Certificate. Ophthalmology Tests to be conducted at the Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, Thiruvananthapuram under GMC Thiruvananthapuram |
| SMS Medical College, Jawahar Lal Nehru Marg, Gangawal Park, Adarsh Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan-302004 | JAIPUR, RAJASTHAN | All Disabilities as mentioned in Disability Certificate except Neurology- Genetic Testing ENT- Speech & Language Disability Testing Orthopaedics/ PMR- Goniometer Adult. Plumb Line, Hand Dynamometer, Laser |
| Govt. Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32, Chandigarh | CHANDIGARH | All Disabilities |
| Govt. Medical College, Agartala, State Disability Board, Agartala, Tripura | AGARTALA, TRIPURA | Information Still Awaited |
| Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh | VARANASI, UTTAR PRADESH | All Disabilities as mentioned in Disability Certificate except Intellectual Disability. |
| Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech and Hearing Disabilities, Bandra, Mumbai (For Hearing Disabilities only) | MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA | For Hearing Disabilities only |
| AIIMS, Nagpur | NAGPUR, MAHARASHTRA | All Disabilities |
| Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences & RML Hospital, New Delhi. (ABVIMS & RMLH) | New Delhi | All Disabilities as mentioned in Disability Certificate except ENT |
| Lady Hardinge Medical College & Associated Hospitals (LHMC) | New Delhi | All Disabilities as mentioned in Disability Certificate except Intellectual Disability |
AACCC Counselling FAQs
Is the security deposit refundable in Ayush Counselling?
For – 15% AIQ/ CU /NI, the fee is refundable if the applicant has paid Rs. 10,000 as a security amount and if the applicant has paid Rs. 1000 as registration fees then the amount is non-refundable.
When will the AACCC-UG online seat allotment process for this Academic Year start?
The Online seat allotment process will start as per the Schedule of the AACCC-UG Counselling for the Academic Year. Please See the Schedule and notices uploaded on the AACCC Counselling website (www.aaccc.gov.in) from time to time.
What is Aaccc Counselling?
The Ayush Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC) of the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, New Delhi, is online counselling conducting authority for the allocation of 15% All India Quota Seats in Undergraduate (BAMS/BUMS/BSMS/BHMS) and Postgraduate (MD/MS) courses under Govt./Govt.
How is BAMS Counselling done?
The authorities will conduct the BAMS 2024 counselling round based on the candidate’s NEET 2024 score. Candidates who score higher than the cutoff marks will be able to participate in the counselling round.
How many rounds are there in BAMS Counselling?
There will be a maximum of two rounds for BAMS admission. There will be one round for option entry and a second round for offline counselling. If there are any open seats for Ayurvedic admission, there may be a mop-up round. However, the majority of government quotas and private seats will be filled in two rounds. You can also apply for direct admissions via management quotas.
How many marks are required in NEET for Ayush in a government college?
The qualifying aggregate marks for unreserved applicants in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology are 50%. It is 40% for OBC, ST, and SC candidates and 45% for PWD candidates.
When will the Refundable security amount be refunded, if I am eligible as per the Refund Policy?
Refund will be initiated only after completion of all rounds of AACCC–UG Counselling.
How and when do I have to make the payment for AACCC-UG counselling?
After registration, the payment page appears automatically. Candidates can only make online payments by Net Banking /credit card/ debit card. After the successful completion of payment, the candidate can proceed with choice filling.
Do I require any documents to get registered online?
Since it is an online allotment (Counselling) process, no documents are required. However, you need to fill up the similar information which you gave at the time of registration for the NEET (UG)-2024 examination on the NTA website and upload a legible scanned copy of the Cancelled Cheque/Bank Passbook/ Bank e-Statement (having account details).
Can I know the seat I will likely get at my rank?
You can get some ideas from the following:
Please visit the AACCC- website (www.aaccc.gov.in). Click on the UG Counselling tab on the home page and navigate to Archives under the News & Events section; you will find information on the course and category-wise opening and closing rank of admission in AACCC counselling 2021-UG courses in the previous year, i.e., A.Y-2021-22 (Excluding data of candidates admitted in Stray vacancy round of Deemed University). This is only an example; the admission pattern for the current academic year may differ depending on the availability of UG seats in AYUSH courses.
How many rounds of Counselling are there in Ayush?
The AACCC, M/o Ayush will conduct four rounds of counselling for admission under Govt./Govt-Aided colleges/institutes through online mode: i.e. Round 1, Round 2, 3rd/Mop-up Round, and Stray Vacancy Round.