Gujarat Ayush Counselling 2022

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Gujarat Ayush Counselling admission can be obtained by registering on the official website of the Admission Committee for Professional Undergraduate Medical Courses (ACPUGMEC). For the time being, all we can say is that the application procedure will commence on November 17, 2022, on the official website.

Admission to Ayush Courses is dependent on the NEET Scorecard, and only NEET qualified individuals may register for or participate in Ayush Gujarat counselling. Gujarat’s various government and private Ayurvedic/Homoeopathic/Unani & Siddha institutions would accept the NEET-UG scorecard.

Gujarat Ayush Counselling
Gujarat AYUSH Counselling
Ayush Counselling Gujarat 2022

Gujarat Ayush counsellng Highlights

FeaturesSpecifications
Name of ExaminationNational Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UG) or NEET-UG
Conducted byNational Testing Agency (NTA)
Ayush Counsellng Conducting AuthorityAYUSH Admissions Central Counsellng Committee (AACCC)
NEET 2022 Exam Date17 Jul 2022
NEET 2022 Result7 Sept 2022
AACCC Ayush NEET 2022 counselling Starting Date3rd February 2022
Gujarat Ayuhs NEET counselling Conducting AuthorityAdmission Committee for Professional Undergraduate Medical Educational Courses (ACPUGMEC)
No. of Government Seats in Gujarat
BAMS: 572 Seats
BHMS: 500 Seats
No. of Private Seats in GujaratBAMS: 1339 Seats
BHMS: 3055 Seats
BNYS: 100 Seats
Websitewww.medadmgujarat.org

Gujarat Ayush counselling Dates

EventDate and time (From)Date and time (From)
Online PIN purchase from the website of the admission committee03/10/2022
06:00 pm
14/10/2022
4:00 pm
For Online Registration03/10/2022
06:00 pm
14/10/2022
06:00 pm
Documents Verification and Submission photocopies of Documents at Help Center04/10/2022
02:00 pm
15/10/2022
4:00 pm
2nd Round Choice Filling15/11/202221/11/2022
04.00pm
Display of Choices filled by candidates21/11/2022up to 12.00 midnight
  • PIN for online registration can be purchased through online payment of Rs. 200/-(Rs. Two hundred only- Non Refundable) from the website: www.medadmgujarat.org
  • After online Registration, candidate has to take prior appointment for the Documents Verification and Submission of self-attested photocopies of Documents at Help Center. Candidates, themselves can select the Date and Help Center for Documents verification at the time of printing the Registration Slip.
  • Help center will remain closed on public holidays and Sundays.
  • For Local Quota: Candidates who want to apply in Local Quota Seats of Smt. NHL Municipal Medical College, Ahmedabad or Surat Municipal Institute of Medical Education & Research (SMIMER), Surat. Candidate in addition to online registration, must obtain certificate that he/she is local student of Ahmedabad/Surat city from Dean of respective institute, for this candidate has to contact respective college.
  • For NRI Candidates only: After online application, they have to submit Demand draft of Rs.10,000/- in favor of ‘ACPUGMEC, payable at Gandhinagar’ as a process fee at the office of ACPUGMEC, GMERS Medical College, Gandhinagar Only.
  • For 15% All India quota seats of BAMS & BHMS courses in Self-financed colleges: For 15% All India quota seats of BAMS & BHMS courses in Self-financed colleges, students who have passed 12th Standard (Science Stream with B / AB Group) from anywhere in India from any examination board in India and after qualifying as per All India Rank in NEET-UG 2022 and eligible as per Admission Rules of Ministry of Ayush, Govt. of India and respective council can apply for the same.
  • For any guidance about registration or for further process of admission, candidate has to visit help center. List of help center is mentioned on the website of admission committee: www.medadmgujarat.org.
  • Detail information about admission process is available on website www.medadmgujarat.org .Please visit this website frequently for updated information by the admission committee

Gujarat Ayush counselling Eligibility Criteria

Entrance Exam:

For Qualifying Applicants, they must have passed the NEET Entrance Examination in order to apply.

For NRIs, the candidate must have taken the NEET-UG-2022 exam and been stated “Qualified.”

Education Qualification:

Applicants must have finished 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as obligatory courses, with a minimum of 50 % marks; SC/ST applicants must have 40 % marks, and Physically Handicapped candidates must have 45 % marks.

For NRIs:

According to the regulatory Council, the candidate must have acquired the minimum qualifying marks in 12th Standard.

Domicile Aspirants must be Gujarat residents.

Age Requirements:

The candidate must be at least 17 years old as of December 31, 2022.

Gujarat Ayush counselling Process:

Register:

A candidate can register for Ayush Gujarat counselling by visiting the official webpage of the Admission Committee for Professional Undergraduate Medical Educational Courses (ACPUGMEC).

PINs for online registration can be obtained by making an online payment to the website (www.medadmgujarat.org)

Document Verification:

Following successful online registration, candidates must schedule an appointment at the Help Center for Document Verification and the submission of self-attested photocopies of documents. When printing the Registration Slip, candidates can choose the Date and Help Center for Documents Verification.

Local Quota:

Candidates wishing to apply for Local Quota Seats at Smt. NHL Municipal Medical College, Ahmedabad or Surat Municipal Institute of Medical Education & Research, Surat. During online registration, Candidates must get a certificate from the Dean of the relevant institute stating that they are a local student of Ahmedabad/Surat city, for which they must contact the respective college.

Only NRI candidates: 

Send a Demand Draft of Rs. 10,000/- in favour of ‘ACPUGMEC, payable at Gandhinagar’ as a processing fee to the ACPUGMEC, GMERS Medical College, Gandhinagar.

Preparation & Publication of Merit list:

Show the list of the candidates obtain score in entrance exam to participate in respective colleges.

Online choice filling & Allotment of Admission:

You must choose your preferred courses and colleges, and then save your selections in the web portal. The seat distribution will be done online based on the existing vacancies and the preferences of the candidates.

Payment:

ParticularAmount
Non-Refundable Form FeeRs. 200/-

Original Document Submission to confirm admission:

Those who are offered a spot in the first round must either decline the offer or report to the college of their choice to complete the admissions process with original documents.

Gujarat Ayush Counselling Document Required

  • Standard 10th (SSC) mark-sheet
  • Standard 12th (HSC) mark-sheet
  • NEET-UG-2022 mark-sheet downloaded from NTA website
  • Birth certificate
  • School Leaving Certificate
  • Transfer Certificate (provided that place of birth is clearly mentioned)
  • Indian Passport
  • Domicile certificate issued by the authority empowered by the Government of Gujarat
  • Certificate of the local candidate’s from the Dean of respective colleges
  • OCI card issued by the competent authority of Central Government of India
  • Caste Certificate (According to Gujarat’s general policy, the family’s Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) certificate is required.)
  • Disability Certificate, if issued
  • Physical Fitness Certificate
  • Bonafide certificate (defense personnel children)

Reservation Criteria:

S.NoCategoryReservation
1Scheduled Castes (SC)7%
2Scheduled Tribes (ST)15%
3Socially & Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC)27%
4Physically Disabled3%

Participating Colleges:

BAMS   
Name and Address of the CollegeCollege TypeEstablishment YearAffiliated with
Govt. Akhandanand Ayurvedic College, Bhadra, AhmedabadGovt.1966Gujarat Ayurved University Jamnagar
Government Ayurved College JunagadhGovt.1967
Government Ayurved College VadodaraGovt.1956
Institute of PG Training & Research. Gujarat Ayurved University, JamnagarGovt.1956
Sheth JP Government Ayurved College Bhavnagar GujaratGovt.1963
Shri Balahanuman Ayurved Mahavidhyalaya LodraGovt.1963
Shri Gulabkunverba Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Dhanwantri Mandir, JamnagarGovt.1946
Govindbhai Jorabhai Patel Institute of Ayurvedic VidyanagarNon Govt.2006-07
Parul Institute of Ayurveda, PO Linda, Waghodia, Distt. VadodaraGovt.2006
Aryakanya Shudha Ayurvedic College VadodaraNon-Govt.1965
JS Ayurvedic Mahavidyalaya, College Rd, Nadiad KairaGovt1938
Shree OH Nazar Ayurved College SuratNon-Govt1946
Shri Swami Narayan Ayurvedic College GandhinagarNon- Govt.2015
State Model Institute Of Ayurveda Sciences GandhinagarGovt.2015
Indian Institute Of Ayurveda Research Center RajkotNon-Govt.2016
Shri Rashiklal Manickchand Dhariwal Ayurvedic College Non-Govt.2016
Dhanwantari Ayurved College MahisagarNon-Govt.2014-15
Shri VM Mehta Institute Of Ayurved Anandpur GujratNon-Govt.2014
Institute NameAid StatsEstablishment YearAffiliated with
Shri Mahalaxmi Mahila Homoeopathic Medical College Vadodara Non-Govt2000Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University
Baroda Homoeopathic Medical College Vadodara GujaratNon-Govt1992Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University
Swami Vivekanand Homoeopathic Medical College New Bhavnagar GujaratNon-Govt2000Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University
SMT AJ Savla Homoeopathic Medical College MehsanaNon-Govt1981North Gujarat University, Patan
Ahmedabad Homoeopathic Medical College Ahmedabad GujaratNon-Govt2002Parul University Vadodara
Jawahar Lal Nehru Homoeopathic Medical College VadodaraNon-Govt2002Parul University Vadodara
Rajkot Homoeopathic Medical College RajkotNon-Govt1996-97Parul University Vadodara
Shree Shamalaji Homoeopathic Medical College GodhraNon-Govt1994Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University
Anand Homoeopathic Medical College & Research Institute Kheda GujaratNon-Govt1980Sardar Patel University, VV Nagar
Dr Virendra H Dave Homoeopathic Medical College, AnandNon-Govt1937Sardar Patel University, VV Nagar
B A Dangar Homeopathic Medical College RajkotNon-Govt1938Saurashtra University, Rajkot,
Gujarat Homoeopathic Medical College SavliNon-Govt1970Shri Govind Guru University Godhra
MS Pathak Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital VadodaraNon-Govt2002Shri Govind Guru University Godhra
Smt. Malini Kishore Sanghavi Homoeopathic Medical College VadodaraNon-Govt2008Shri Govind Guru University Godhra
CD Pachchigar College of Homoeopathic Medicine SuratNon-Govt1982Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat, 
CN Kothari Homoeopathic Medical College SuratNon-Govt2001Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat, 

Gujarat Ayush Counselling Seat Matrix

NOTE:

  • AIQ :- All India Quota
  • GQ: Government Quota
  • MQ:- Minor Quota
  • NRI: Non-Residents Indian
S.NoBHMS College NameAIQ SeatsGQ SeatsMQ SeatsNRI SeatsTotal Seats
 GOVT     
1.Government Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Dethli, Sidhpur1910600125
2.Anand Homoeopathy College and Research Institute, Anand1910600125
3.Dr V. H. Dave Homoeopathy College, Dairy Road, Anand1910600125
4.Gujarat Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital Savli1910600125
 Private     
1.SMT AJ Savla Homoeopathic Medical College Mehsana15601015100
2.Ahmedabad Homoeopathic Medical College Ahmedabad15601015100
3.Arihant Homoeopathic Medical College & Research Institute, Gandhinagar15601015100
4.Aarya Veer Homoeopathy Medical College,Rajkot15601015100
5.Ananya College Of Homoeopathy, Kirc Campus15601015100
6.Baroda Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital15601015100
7.Bhargava Homeopathy Medical College, Anand15601015100
8.Chandravatiben Dhansukhlal Pachchigar College of Homoeopathic Medicine and Hospital Surat114581175
9.C. N. Kothari Homeopathy College,15601015100
10.Gandhinagar Homoeopathic Medical College15601015100
11.Jawahar Lal Nehru Homoeopathic Medical College Vadodara15601015100
12.Jay Jalaram Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital,15601015100
13.Kamdar Homoeopathic Medical College & Research Centre15601015100
14.L. R. Shah Homeopathy College, Kalawad Road, Rajkot15601015100
15.Laxmiben Homeopathy Institute and Research Centre,15601015100
16.Limbdi Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital,15601015100
17.Merchant Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital,15601015100
18.Noble Homoeopathic Medical College and Research Institute, Junagadh9366960
20.Parul Institute Of Homeopathy & Research, Vadodara15601015100
21.Pioneer Homeopathic Medical College & Hospital, AjwaNimeta Road, At & Post: Sayajipura, Vadodara15601015100
22.Rajkot Homoeopathic Medical College Gujarat15601015100
23.S. S. Agrawal Homeopathic Medical College, Navasari15601015100
24.B A Dangar Homeopathic Medical College Rajkot15601015100
25.Shree H. N. Shukla Homoeopathic College & Hospital, Rajkot15601015100
26.
Shree Mahalaxmiji Mahila Homeopathy Medical College
15601015100
27.Shree Shamalaji Homoeopathic Medical College Godhra15601015100
28.Shree Swaminarayan Homeopathic College9366960
29.Shri B. G. Garaiya Homoeopathic Medical College, Rajkot8295850
30.Smt Malini Sanghavi Homoeopathic College Vadodara Gujarat7305850
31.Smt. Vasantaben N. Vyas Homoeopathy Medical College,Amreli15601015100
32.Swami Vivekanand Homeopathic Medical College & Hospital,15601015100
33.Vidhyadeep Homoeopathic Medical College and Research Center15601015100
34.P P Savani Homoeopathy Medical College, Surat9366960
S.NoBAMS College NameAIQ SeatsGovt. SeatsMQ SeatsNRI seatsTotal Seats
 Govt     
1.Govt. Akhandanand Ayurved College, Ahmedabad14800094
2.Govt. Ayurved College, Junagadh11640075
3.Govt. Ayurved College, Vadodara11640075
4.Sheth JP Government Ayurved College Bhavnagar Gujarat11640075
5.State Model Institute Of Ayurveda Sciences,Gandhinagar11640075
6.Shree Gulabkunvarba Ayurved College, (Newly Named ITRA,
Institute Of Teaching and Research in Ayurved),
199600115
7.Shri O. H. Nazar Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Surat9540063
 Private     
1.Ananya College Of Ayurved,Gandhinagar4183530
3.B. G. Garaiya Ayurved College, Kalipat, Rajkot9366960
4.Bhargava Ayurved College,Anand9366960
5.Dhanvantari Ayurved College, Koydam8295850
6.Eva College Of Ayurveda, Rajkot4183530
7.Govindbhai Jorabhai Patel Institute of Ayurvedic Vidyanagar158500100
8.Global Institute Of Ayurved, Rajkot4183530
9.Indian Institute Of Ayurved Research & Hospital, Rajkot9366960
10.J S Ayurveda Mahvidyalaya Nadiad1559101599
11.K. J. Institute Of Ayurved and Research, Vadodara4183530
12.Manjushree Research Institute Of Ayurvedic Science Piplaj,
Gandhinagar
15601015100
13.Murlidhar Ayurved College, Rajkot4183530
14.Netra Chikitsa Ayurved College, Amreli9366960
15.Noble Ayurved College and Research Institute, Junagadh4183530
16.Parul Institute Of Ayurved & Research, Vadodara15601015100
17.R. K. University Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Rajkot4183530
18.Shree R. M. D. Ayurved College & Hospital, Waghaldhara9366960
19.Shree Swaminarayan Ayurved College, Gandhinagar9366960
20.Shri V. M. Mehta Institute Of Ayurved, Rajkot8305750
21.Krishna Ayurved Medical College, Vadodara5173530
22.Arihant Ayurvedic Medical College and Research Institute, Gandhinagar9366960
23.Jay Jalaram Ayurved Medical College Shivpuri9366960
24.Gokul Ayurvedic College, Siddhpur9366960
25.Shree Bala Hanuman Ayureda Mahavidyalaya, Lodra9366960

Since Gujarat lacks colleges for certain courses, the state’s future administration will work to establish those colleges. Still, if students choose to pursue those courses at government or private universities, they can use migration to move to another nearby state.

Gujarat Ayush counselling Fee Structure

S.NoBAMS College NameFee Structure(Per Annum)
1.Govt. Akhandanand Ayurvedic College, Bhadra, Ahmedabad – 380 001.N/A
2.Govt. Ayurvedic College, Pancheswar Road, Near Gita Talkies, Junagadh – 362 001.N/A
3.Govt. Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Ajwa Road, Baroda 390001.N/A
4.Institute of PG Training & Research. Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar-361001N/A
5.Sheth J.P. Govt. Ayurvedic College, Veduva, Panavadi Road Bhavnagar -364001.N/A
6.Sri Bala Hanuman Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, AT & PO.Lodra, Tal. MANSA, Gandhi Nagar – 382835As per Government of Gujarat norms.
7.Shri Gulabkunverba Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Dhanwantri Mandir, Jamnagar – 361008N/A
8.Govindbhai Jorabhai Patil Ayurved Medical College, Vallabh Nagar, Vidyanagar. 3,15,000
9.Parul Institute of Ayurveda, PO Linda, Waghodia, Distt. Vadodara-391760.N/A
10.Arya Kanya Shuddha Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Kareli Baug, Baroda – 390 018.N/A
11.J.S.Ayurvedic Mahavidyalaya, College Rd, Nadiad – 387001, Kaira2,64,000
12.Sri O.H.Nazar Ayurved College Near Station, Lal Darwaja Road Surat – 395 003.N/A
13.Shri Swami Narayan Ayurvedic College GandhinagarN/A
14.State Model Institute Of Ayurveda Sciences GandhinagarAs per Government of Gujarat norms. 
15.Indian Institute Of Ayurveda Research Center RajkotN/A
16.Shri Rashiklal Manickchand Dhariwal Ayurvedic College N/A
17.Dhanwantari Ayurved College MahisagarN/A
18.Shri V.M Mehta Institute Of Ayurved Anandpur GujratN/A
 Private 
1.Ananya College Of Ayurved, Kalol, Gandhinagar291000
3.B. G. Garaiya Ayurved College, Kalipat, Rajkot271000
4.Bhargava Ayurved College, Dahemi, Anand281000
5.Dhanvantari Ayurved College, Koydam271000
6.Eva College Of Ayurveda, Rajkot291000
7.G. J. Patel Ayurved College, Anand315000
8.Global Institute Of Ayurved, Rajkot271000
9.Indian Institute Of Ayurved Research & Hospital, Rajkot291000
10.J. S. Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Nadiad291000
11.K. J. Institute Of Ayurved and Research, Vadodara271000
12.Manjushree Research Institute Of Ayurvedic Science Piplaj,
Gandhinagar
281000
13.Murlidhar Ayurved College, Rajkot271000
14.Netra Chikitsa Ayurved College, Amreli281000
15.Noble Ayurved College and Research Institute, Junagadh271000
16.Parul Institute Of Ayurved & Research, Vadodara271000
17.R. K. University Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Rajkot270000
18.Shree R. M. D. Ayurved College & Hospital, Waghaldhara271000
19.Shree Swaminarayan Ayurved College, Gandhinagar271000
20.Shri V. M. Mehta Institute Of Ayurved, Rajko271000
21.Krishna Ayurved Medical College, Vadodara225000
22.Arihant Ayurvedic Medical College and Research Institute, Gandhinagar225000
23.Jay Jalram Ayurvedic Medical College, Panchamahals225000
24.Gokul Ayurvedic College, Siddhpur225000
25.Shree Bala Hanuman Ayureda Mahavidyalaya, Lodra225000
S.NoBHMS College NameFee Structure(Per Annum)
 Govt 
1.Government Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Dethli, Sidhpur4000
2.Anand Homoeopathy College and Research Institute, Anand25000
3.Dr V. H. Dave Homoeopathy College, Dairy Road, Anand25000 ( Govt Quota)
4.Gujarat Homoeopathy College, Savli, Dist. Vadodara25000
 Private 
1.A. J. Savla Homoeopathy College, Mehsana115000
2.Ahmedabad Homoeopathy College, Ghuma, Dist.Ahmedabad80000
3.Arihant Homoeopathic Medical College & Research Institute, Gandhinagar115000
4.Aarya Veer Homoeopathy Medical College, Gunda, Rajkot90000
5.Ananya College Of Homoeopathy, Kirc Campus115000
6.Baroda Homoeopathy College, Near Sonarkui,100000
7.Bhargava Homeopathy Medical College, Anand85000
8.C. D. Pachigar Homoeopathic Medical College, Surat75000
9.C. N. Kothari Homeopathy College,99000
10.Gandhinagar Homoeopathic Medical College81000
11.Jawaharlal Nehru Homoeopatheic Medical College,Limda80000
12.Jay Jalaram Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital,90000
13.Kamdar Homoeopathic Medical College & Research Centre90000
14.L. R. Shah Homeopathy College, Kalawad Road, Rajkot90000
15.Laxmiben Homeopathy Institute and Research Centre,84000
16.Limbdi Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital,90000
17.Merchant Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital,90000
18.Noble Homoeopathic Medical College and Research Institute, Junagadh90000
20.Parul Institute Of Homeopathy & Research, Vadodara80000
21.Pioneer Homeopathic Medical College & Hospital, AjwaNimeta Road, At & Post: Sayajipura, Vadodara84000
22.Rajkot Homoeopathy College, behind Jainath Petrol, Rajkot80000
23.S. S. Agrawal Homeopathic Medical College, Navasari90000
24.Shree B. A. Dangar Homeopathy College, Jamnagar Road, Rajkot71000
25.Shree H. N. Shukla Homoeopathic College & Hospital, Rajkot115000
26.Shree Mahalaxmiji Mahila Homeopathy Medical College90000
27.Shree Shamlaji Homeopathy Medical College, Hospital & Research Institute100000
28.Shree Swaminarayan Homeopathic College, Kalol115000
29.Shri B. G. Garaiya Homoeopathic Medical College, Rajkot101000
30.Smt. Malini Kishore Sanghvi Homeopathic Medical115000
31.Smt. Vasantaben N. Vyas Homoeopathy Medical College, Amreli80000
32.Swami Vivekanand Homeopathic Medical College & Hospital,115000
33.Vidhyadeep Homoeopathic Medical College and Research Center85000
34.P P Savani Homoeopathy Medical College, SuratFee not decided

Gujarat Ayush counselling Cutoff

To be considered for further admissions, candidates must score at least a qualifying score in the NEET 2022 entrance exam.

CategoryNEET 2022 Cut off PercentileNEET 2022 Cut off MarksNumber of Candidates Qualified
General/ EWS50715-117881402
OBC40116-9374458
SC40116-9326087
ST40116-9310565
General/ EWS- PwD45116-105328
OBC- PwD40104-93160
SC- PwD40104-9356
ST- PwD40104-9313

Gujarat Ayush counselling FAQ

What is the website for Ayush Gujarat counselling?

http://www.medadmgujarat.org/ is the website for Ayush Gujarat counselling.

Who is in charge of Ayush Gujarat counselling authority?

Ayush Gujarat Counselling is organised by the Admission Committee for Professional Undergraduate Medical Educational Courses (ACPUGMEC).

Who would be eligible for BAMS/BHMS counselling in Gujarat in 2022?

Students who pass the NEET will be eligible for Gujarat BAMS/BHMS admission in 2022.

How will Gujarat Ayush counselling be carried out?

Gujarat Ayush admissions counselling would be performed online.

How many government BUMS Colleges in Gujarat has the Ministry approved?

There are no government-run BUMS colleges in Gujarat.

What is the average fee structure for Ayush BHMS colleges run by the Gujarat government?

The typical fee for Gujarat government BHMS institutes ranges from 4000 to 25000 dollars.

What is the typical fee structure for private Ayush BHMS institutes in Gujarat?

The average fee for Gujarat Private BHMS colleges ranges from 75000 to 115000 dollars.

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