Private BSMS College in Punjab: As per National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) there is no Private BSMS college in Punjab; however, applicants from the state who wish to pursue a Siddha course can enroll in another state college.
AYUSH Counseling process is essential for securing admission in BSMS colleges in Punjab. Students with an eligible NEET exam score can take admission through counseling in these colleges. Punjab AYUSH Counseling will be conducted by the Guru Ravidas Ayurved University for admission in 85% seats in government BSMS colleges and 100% seats in private BSMS colleges. The remaining 15% of seats in government colleges will be managed by the AYUSH Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC).
Highlights
| Particular | Undergraduate |
| Course Name | BSMS |
| Course Level | Graduate (UG) |
| Duration | 4.5 years + 1 year Internship |
| Stream | Medical Sciences |
| Eligibility | 10+2 with P.C.B. as main subjects |
| Entrance Exam: | NEET Entrance Exam |
Syllabus
| Semester I | Semester II | Semester III |
| Biochemistry | Pharmacology I | Varmam Therapy |
| Siddha Medicine- Principles and History | Siddha Pathology | Toxicology and Forensics |
| Physiology I | Microbiology | Gynaecology and Obstetrics |
| Communicative English | Pharmacology II | Dental Disease and Bone Setting Surgery |
| Physiology II | Animal and Plant Kingdom Analysis | Special Medicine and External Therapy |
| Pharmacognosy | Modern Pathology Principles | Paediatrics |
| Anatomy I | Pharmaceuticals | National Health Policies |
Eligibility Criteria
| Entrance Exam | NEET Entrance Exam |
| Native | Punjab |
| Age | In terms of age, only aspirants aged 17 and up were permitted to register for the national entrance examination. |
| Qualification | Completed 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Botany, and Zoology as compulsory subjects Minimum aggregate marks of 50% in the qualifying exam (40% for reserved category candidates). |
NEET 2024 Cut-Off
| Category | Cut-Off Percentile | NEET cut-off 2024 | NEET cut-off 2024 |
| UR/EWS | 50th Percentile | 720-137 | 720-164 |
| OBC | 40th Percentile | 136-107 | 163-129 |
| SC | 40th Percentile | 136-107 | 163-129 |
| ST | 40th Percentile | 136-107 | 163-129 |
| UR/EWS-PwD | 45th Percentile | 136-121 | 163-146 |
| OBC-PwD | 40th Percentile | 120-107 | 145-129 |
| SC-PwD | 40th Percentile | 120-107 | 145-129 |
| ST-PwD | 40th Percentile | 120-107 | 141-129 |
Punjab AYUSH Counselling
Punjab AYUSH counselling is an important process for securing admission into AYUSH courses in the state. The counselling is categorized into two main types based on the overseeing authority and the quota of seats being filled. AACCC conducts counselling for 15% seats in government AYUSH colleges and State counselling authority conducts counselling for 85% seats in government AYUSH colleges and 100% seats in Private colleges in Punjab.
Counselling Registration Process – State Quota
| Step | Description | Action |
| 1 | Open the Counselling Website | Visit grauadmission.smartpad.in |
| 2 | Online Application Form | Click on “ONLINE APPLICATION” tab. If already filled, click on “LOGIN” and complete the remaining steps. |
| 3 | Fill NEET Details | Enter your NEET details as required. |
| 4 | Fill the Online Application Form | Complete the form. Agree to the terms and conditions by checking both boxes. Click on the “SUBMIT” button. |
| 5 | Documents Upload | Click on “choose file” to select files from your device. Click on the “upload” button. Check the certification box and click on the “ONLINE PAYMENT” button. |
| 6 | Online Payment | Click on the “Pay Now” button. Enter your mobile number and email ID, then click on the “Proceed” button. Select your payment option and click on “Pay Now.” |
| 7 | Choice Form | Fill out the choice form. Modify choices using “Delete Choice,” “Shift Choice Up,” and “Shift Choice Down.” Print the form by clicking on “Print Form.” |
Registration Criteria
| Step | Description | Action |
| 1 | Online Registration | Register for BAMS/BHMS courses through the online registration system at www.graupunjab.org. Complete registration by due date/time. |
| 2 | Early Submission | Fill the application well in advance to avoid network congestion. GRAU is not responsible for network issues. No forms will be accepted after the cut-off date. |
| 3 | Required Documents | Upload the following documents: |
| Soft copy of Photograph (Max size 30 KB) | ||
| Soft copy of Signatures (Max size 30 KB) | ||
| 4 | Photograph Specifications | Ensure the photograph meets these criteria: |
| Coloured, min 35×45 mm with 75% face coverage | ||
| Name and date at the bottom | ||
| White/light background | ||
| No cap or goggles; spectacles allowed if used regularly | ||
| Full front view, neutral expression | ||
| High quality, no reflections, shadows, red eyes, kinks, scratches, or stains | ||
| 5 | Completion of Application | After filling the form, you will receive a unique Registration ID and password via SMS/email. Keep them confidential. |
| 6 | Fee Submission | Submission of the application form and fee does not guarantee a seat. |
| 7 | Regular Updates | Visit www.graupunjab.org for updates on admissions and counselling dates. |
| 8 | Deadline | No requests for submitting the application after the due date/time will be entertained. |
| 9 | Single Submission | Submit the application only once. Multiple submissions will be rejected. |
| 10 | Form Completion | Fill the application carefully. Do not leave any column blank. Use ‘0’ if Roll Number/Rank/Marks are not available. |
| 11 | Fee Payment | Pay the fee through the payment gateway using Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking. |
| 12 | Print Application | Take a printout of the filled application form. |
| 13 | Category Selection | Fill category(ies) carefully. Once submitted, category(ies) cannot be changed. |
| If no category is claimed, or the wrong category is filled, the candidate will be treated as Open/General Category. | ||
| Select applicable category codes. | ||
| Reserved category selection does not guarantee reservation benefits. Claims are subject to rules in the Punjab Govt. Notifications and decisions of the Selection Committee. |
Counselling Registration Fees
| Category | Quota | Fees |
| General | State Quota | Rs. 4,600/- |
| SC | State Quota | Rs. 3,750/- |
| General/SC | All India Quota | Rs. 2,000/- |
Steps for Online Counselling – State Quota
- Visit University Website: NEET 2024 qualified candidates shall visit the University website www.graupunjab.org and fill the online registration form carefully within the stipulated date and time.
- Successful Registration: After successful registration, a unique Registration ID (Login ID) and password will be allotted to the candidate via SMS or email. These credentials are mandatory for further processes, so keep them confidential.
- Registration Fee: The registration fee for State Quota Candidates is Rs. 4,600/- (Rs. 3,750/- for SC candidates), and for All India Quota candidates, it is Rs. 2,000/-. Deposit the fee through the Payment Gateway using Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking.
- Eligibility for Counselling: Only registered candidates are eligible for counselling. Without registration, candidates are not allowed to participate in the counselling (online/physical).
- Filling the Online Application Form: In the online application form, candidates shall carefully fill in particulars such as Name, Father’s Name, Preference of Course/College, Category, Quota, NEET 2024 Marks, etc.
- College Preferences: Candidates can fill their institutional preferences for seat allocation in the 1st round of counselling.
- Seat Allotment: Seats will be allotted based on the merit list and institutional preferences filled by the candidate. The candidate must report to the respective college for eligibility checking, document verification, and medical checkup. Original documents/credentials must be produced for verification.
- Fee Payment at College: After verification of documents and checking eligibility, candidates will deposit the fee via demand draft from a nationalized bank in favor of the Registrar, Guru Ravidas Ayurved University, payable at Hoshiarpur.
Procedure of Online Counselling and Joining at the Colleges
Online Counselling Process
- All the counselling for admission to BAMS/BHMS courses for NEET UG 2024 will be conducted through online mode, unless permitted by the Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India. In that case, physical counselling will be conducted.
- During online counselling, candidates will fill an online counselling form where they will opt for their preferences of course, college, category, and quota.
- Seat allocation will be based on the merit of NEET UG 2024 in the order of preferences given by the candidate. Candidates are advised to be careful while filling up the order of preferences.
Reserved Categories: Candidates of reserved categories will also be considered in open merit. If an open merit seat is available, it will be allocated to them; otherwise, a seat from the reserved category will be allocated.
Provisional Allocation and Reporting
- After provisional allocation of a seat, candidates can download the provisional allocation letter from the University website by logging into their account.
- Candidates must report to the respective college with all original documents for checking of documents and eligibility.
- After verification, candidates will deposit the fee via demand draft from a nationalized bank in the name of the Registrar, Guru Ravidas Ayurved University, payable at Hoshiarpur.
- Following the deposit of the tuition fee, candidates must report again to the provisionally allocated college for their joining and medical checkup.
- Failure to follow this process will result in the automatic cancellation of the allocated seat without any intimation.
Seat Satisfaction and Subsequent Counsellings
- If a candidate is satisfied with the seat allocated during online counselling, they are not required to participate in subsequent rounds of counselling.
- If a candidate wishes to upgrade or change their seat, they must participate in the subsequent round of counselling and submit their preferences afresh for the course, college, category, and quota.
Surrender of Seat: If a candidate wants to quit the course/seat, they must submit an application to the respective college to surrender the seat well in advance before the start of the next round of counselling.
Fee Adjustment for Upgraded/Changed Seats: If a candidate’s seat is upgraded or changed in a subsequent round of counselling and they have already deposited the tuition fee, they are not required to deposit the fee again. However, if there is a difference in the fee, the candidate must deposit the difference.
AACCC UG Counselling Process
AACCC UG counseling process is structured into multiple rounds to ensure a systematic and fair allocation of seats to NEET-UG 2024 qualified candidates for AYUSH courses. The process involves registration, fee payment, choice filling, seat allotment, and physical reporting to the allotted college. Below is a table outlining the detailed process for each counseling round.
| Round | Eligibility for Participation | Process |
| Round 1 | Only NEET UG 2024 qualified candidates are eligible to apply. | 1. Registration for AACCC-UG Counseling.2. Payment of Counseling Fee (Non-Refundable Registration Fee + Security Money).3. Choice filling and locking.4. Publication of Seat allotment list (Publication of result).5. Physical Reporting to the allotted college. |
| Round 2 | NEET UG 2024 qualified candidates who have not registered in the 1st Round.Candidates registered for the 1st Round and were not allotted a seat.Candidates who opted for free exit in the 1st Round.d) Candidates joined the allotted seat in the 1st Round and submitted willingness for upgradation in the 2nd Round. | 1. Registration for AACCC-UG Counseling (The candidates who participated in the 1st Round need not register again).2. Payment of Counseling Fee includes Non-Refundable Registration Fee + Security Money (Need not pay by the candidates who already paid the counseling fee at the time of registration for 1st Round).3. Choice filling and locking.4. Publication of Seat allotment list (Publication of result).5. Physical Reporting to the allotted college. |
| Round 3 | NEET UG 2024 qualified candidates who have not registered in the 1st & 2nd Round.b) Candidates who have already registered but were not allotted seats in the 1st & 2nd Round.c) Candidates registered in the 1st Round/2nd Round & availed of Free Exit.d) Candidates joined in the 1st Round allotted seats and submitted willingness for upgradation but did not participate in the 2nd Round.e) Candidates joined in the 2nd Round allotted seat and submitted willingness for upgradation in the 3rd Round.f) 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. | 1. Registration for AACCC-UG Counseling (Those candidates who participated in the 1st Round/2nd Round need not register again).2. Payment of Counseling Fee includes Non-Refundable Registration Fee and Security Money (No need to pay by those candidates who have already paid the counseling fee at the time of registration for 1st Round /2nd Round).3. Choice filling and locking.4. Publication of Seat allotment list (Publication of result).5. Physical Reporting to the allotted college. |
| Stray Vacancy Round for AIQG/AIQGA/CU/NI | All registered candidates who have not been admitted to any of the seats through AACCC-UG counseling or counseling conducted by State/UTs are eligible for Stray Vacancy Round. | No Fresh Registration in Stray Vacancy Round.Candidates must submit willingness in the AACCC-UG portal to participate in the Stray Vacancy Round with an undertaking that they are not holding any UG (ASU&H) seats allotted through AACCC-UG counseling or counseling conducted by State/UTs.Option for choice filling is available in the Stray Vacancy Round.4. No upgradation is available from any of the 3 Rounds to the Stray Vacancy Round. |
| Stray Vacancy Round for Deemed University | All registered candidates who have not been admitted to any of the seats through AACCC-UG counseling or counseling conducted by State/UTs are eligible for Stray Vacancy Round. | AACCC, M/o Ayush will send a list of eligible registered candidates to Deemed Universities, which is to be exercised strictly in order of merit in the Stray Vacancy Round.The seats are domicile-free, and only registered candidates of AACCC-UG counseling are eligible for admission.3. List of ineligible candidates will be circulated to concerned State/UT counseling authorities, National Institutes/Central Universities/Deemed Universities for prohibiting them to participate in any other AYUSH counseling (Central/State/UT/Nominated seat, etc.). |
Note: It is mandatory for all candidates to take admission on their upgraded seats in the 3rd Round from Round 1 & 2 admitted seats. Such candidates, if not joined in the upgraded seats, are ineligible for any further AYUSH counseling (Central/State/UT/Central Pool Quota) and their security money will be forfeited.
Registration Fees & Security Money for AACCC UG Counseling
The registration fee is non-refundable, whereas the security fee is refundable under certain conditions. Below is a detailed table summarizing the registration and security fees for various categories and types of admissions.
Non-Refundable Registration Fee
| Admission Type | Category | Amount |
| AIQ-Govt.-college/AIQ-Govt.-Aided-college/Central University/National Institute | UR/EWS/OBC-NCL candidates | Rs. 1000/- |
| AIQ-Govt.-college/AIQ-Govt.-Aided-college/Central University/National Institute | SC/ST/PwBD candidates | Rs. 500/- |
| Deemed University | All Categories | Rs. 5000/- |
Refundable Security Fee
The refundable security fee will be refunded to candidates after joining the allotted college within the stipulated time mentioned in the schedule. If a candidate does not get any seat during all rounds of counseling, the security fee will be refunded to the bank account provided by the candidate at the time of registration for AACCC-UG counseling.
| Admission Type | Category | Amount |
| AIQ-Govt.-college/AIQ-Govt.-Aided-college/Central University/National Institute | All Categories | Rs. 10000/- |
| Deemed University | All Categories | Rs. 50000/- |
Note: The non-refundable registration fee and the refundable security fee must be paid during the registration process for AACCC UG counseling
Private BSMS College in Punjab
As per National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) there is no Private BSMS college in Punjab; however, applicants from the state who wish to pursue a Siddha course can enroll in another state college.
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Frequently Asked Question
Q: Is there a Private BSMS College in Punjab?
A: As per National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) there is no Private BSMS college in Punjab; however, applicants from the state who wish to pursue a Siddha course can enroll in another state college.
Q: What are the eligibility criteria for BSMS courses in private colleges?
A: Eligibility criteria typically include completion of 10+2 with a science background, but specifics may vary among private institutions.
Q: What career opportunities are available for BSMS graduates from private colleges?
A: Graduates can pursue careers in Siddha medicine practice, research, education, and healthcare consulting.
Q: Can BSMS graduates from private colleges practice as Siddha doctors in Punjab?
A: Yes, after completing the degree and fulfilling any licensing requirements, BSMS graduates can practice as Siddha doctors.
Q: How is the demand for Siddha practitioners from private colleges?
A: The demand for Siddha practitioners is influenced by the growing interest in traditional and alternative medical practices, presenting opportunities for graduates.
Q: What makes Siddha medicine unique from other traditional medical systems?
A: Siddha medicine, with its roots in ancient Indian traditions, emphasizes a holistic approach and uses natural remedies to promote health and well-being.