Punjab Ayush UG Counseling is a significant step for students who aspire to become skilled practitioners in the field of Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy. Counselling is Conducted by Guru Ravidas Ayurved University. Only NEET qualified candidates can apply for participate in Punjab AYUSH Counselling which takes place once a year by NTA authority. Candidates are eligible to obtain admission in various Government and Private Ayurvedic/Homoeopathic & Unani Institutions in Punjab if you have a valid NEET test rank card.
Punjab Ayush Counselling
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Punjab Ayush Counselling Highlights
| Features | Specifications |
| Name of Entrance Examination | National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UG) or NEET-UG |
| Entrance Examination Conducted by | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Ayush Counselling Conducting Authority | AYUSH Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC) |
| NEET 2023 Exam Date | 7th May 2023 |
| NEET 2023 Result | 13th June 2023 |
| AACCC Ayush NEET 2023 Counselling Starting Date | 1st Sept 2023 |
| Punjab Ayush Counselling Authority | Guru Ravidas Ayurved University |
| No. of Government Seats in Punjab | BAMS – 50 Seats |
| No. of Private Seats in Punjab | BAMS – 1050 Seats BHMS – 250 Seats BUMS – 50 Seats |
| Counselling Authority Website | http://grauadmission.smartpad.in. |
| Admission Helpline No | 9289495501 |
Punjab Ayush Counselling Dates
| Schedule for 1st Round Counseling | Dates |
| NEET Result 2023 | 13th June 2023 |
| Registration on the Online web portal http://grauadmission.smartpad.in | 08 Sept 2023 |
| Last date for Registration and Depositing Fee | 15 Sept 2023 |
| Online Registration fee Payment | 08 Sept 2023 To 15 Sept 2023 |
| Last date for depositing fee of Rs. 2000/- through payment gateway using Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking on successful filling of online admission application form at University website for All India Quota Candidates. | To be announced |
| Schedule for 2nd Round Counseling | |
| Registration on the Online web portal grauadmission.smartpad.in for 1st Round | To be announced |
| Last date for Registration and Depositing Fee 1st Round | To be announced |
| Choice Filling | To be announced |
| Allotment of Seats | To be announced |
| Date of joining the allotted college/course and deposition of fee in shape of Demand Draft in favour of Registrar Guru Ravidas Ayurved University Hoshiarpur | To be announced |
| Schedule of 3rd Round Counselling | — |
| Registration and Choice filling of Colleges for 2nd Round | To be announced |
| Allotment of seats for 2nd Round | To be announced |
| Joining at Colleges for 2nd Round | To be announced |
| Schedule of Stray Vacancy Round Counselling | — |
| Registration and Choice filling of Colleges for 3rd Round | To be announced |
| Allotment of seats for 3rd Round | To be announced |
| Joining at Colleges for 3rd Round | To be announced |
Eligibility Criteria
| Eligibility Criteria | Requirement |
| Age | The candidate must be at least 17 years old on or before December 31st of the year of admission. There is no upper age limit. |
Educational Qualification | Must have passed the intermediate (10+2) or equivalent examination recognized by the concerned State Government and Education Board. |
| Subjects | Must have studied Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as individual subjects in the qualifying examination. |
| Minimum Marks | General Category: Minimum 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology combined in the qualifying examination. Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes: Minimum 40% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology combined in the qualifying examination. |
| Disability Category | Persons with Disabilities (as per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016): General Category: Minimum 45% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology combined in the qualifying examination. Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes: Minimum 40% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology combined in the qualifying examination. |
| Entrance Test | Must have passed the NEET Entrance Examination. |
Punjab Ayush Counselling Process
Step 1: Registration
- Visit the official website of Guru Ravidas Ayurved University Punjab at http://grauadmission.smartpad.in..
- Fill the online registration form carefully within the specified date and time.
- Provide accurate details, including your name, father's name, course preference, college preference, category, quota, NEET-2023 marks, etc.
- Submit the form and proceed to the next step.
Step 2: Unique Registration ID and Password
- After successful registration, a unique Registration ID (Login ID) and password will be allotted to you.
- You will receive this information on your registered mobile number or email through SMS or email.
- Keep your Registration ID and password confidential and do not share them with anyone.
Step 3: Fill Choices
- Log in to your account using the provided Registration ID and password.
- Click on the "Fill Choices" option.
- Select your preferred course, college name, reservation quota, and reservation type.
- Proceed to the next step after filling in the required fields.
Step 4: Fee Payment
- Deposit the requisite fee through the Payment Gateway using Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.
- The fee payment options will be available on the website.
- Choose the appropriate payment method and complete the transaction.
Step 5: Counselling Registration
- Only registered candidates are eligible for the counselling process.
- Without registration, candidates will not be allowed to participate in the counselling (online/physical).
- Make sure you have completed the registration process to proceed further.
Step 6: Seat Allotment
- Applicants will be chosen for seat allotment based on their merit, preferences expressed, and seat availability.
- The seat allotment result will be announced on the official website.
- Check the allotment status and proceed to the next step.
Step 7: Reporting and Document Verification
- If you have been allotted a seat, report to the allotted college on the prescribed day.
- Carry the original documents and their photocopies as per the requirements specified by the authorities.
- The college will verify your documents, check your eligibility, and conduct a medical checkup if necessary.
Step 8: Fee Submission
- After the verification of documents and eligibility, you will need to deposit the fee.
- Prepare a demand draft of the required amount in favor of Registrar Guru Ravidas Ayurved University, payable at Hoshiarpur.
- Submit the demand draft to the college as instructed by the authorities.
Step 9: Reporting Procedures
- Follow the reporting procedures specified by the college.
- Submit the required documents and photocopies in accordance with the seat allotment.
- Complete any further formalities or processes as directed by the college.
Counselling Registration Fees
This table outlines the registration fee amounts for both SC/ST and General (GEN) categories under both State Quota and All India Quota for the 1st round of admissions.
| Category | State Quota Fee (1st Round) | All India Quota Fee (1st Round) |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ST | Rs. 3,750/- | Rs. 2,000/- |
| General (GEN) | Rs. 4,650/- | Rs. 2,000/- |
Punjab Ayush Counselling Document Required
- 10th Certificate.
- 12th Certificate & Mark Sheet.
- NEET UG 2023 Admit Card.
- NEET UG 2023 Result/Scorecard.
- Category Certificate (if applicable).
- Domicile Certificate (for Punjab candidate only).
- Certificate of Sub Category, If Applicable.
- ID Proof (Aadhaar Card/Voter card etc)
Punjab Ayush Counselling Participating Colleges
| Sr. No | Name of BAMS College | College Type | Establishment Year | Affiliated with |
| 1 | Govt. Ayurvedic Mahavidyalaya, Patiala | Govt. | 1952 | Guru Ravidas Ayurved University Punjab |
| 2 | Dayanand Ayurved College, Jalandhar | Non-Govt. | 1898 | Guru Ravidas Ayurved University Punjab |
| 3 | Shri L.N. Ayurvedic College, Amritsar | Non-Govt. | 1972 | Guru Ravidas Ayurved University Punjab |
| 4 | Shri S.S.M.D. Ayurvedic College & Hospital, Faridkot | Non-Govt. | 1982 | Guru Ravidas Ayurved University Punjab |
| 5 | Babe Ke Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Moga | Non-Govt. | 2003 | Guru Ravidas Ayurved University Punjab |
| 6 | Desh Bhagat Ayurved Medical College & Hospital, Fatehgarh | Non-Govt. | 1996 | Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh |
| 7 | Mai Bhago Ayurvedic Medical College for Women, Muktsar | Non-Govt. | 1996 | Guru Ravidas Ayurved University Punjab |
| 8 | Guru Nanak Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, Muktsar | Non-Govt. | 1997 | Guru Ravidas Ayurved University Punjab |
| 9 | SKSS Ayurved Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana | Non-Govt. | 1998 | Guru Ravidas Ayurved University Punjab |
| 10 | Guru Nanak Ayurvedic Medical College & Research Institute, Ludhiana | Non-Govt. | 1998 | Guru Ravidas Ayurved University Punjab |
| 11 | Smt. Urmila Devi Ayurvedic College of Med. Sciences & Hospital, Hoshiarpur | Non-Govt. | 2002 | Guru Ravidas Ayurved University Punjab |
| 12 | Saint Sahara Ayurved Medical College & Hospital, Bhatinda | Non-Govt. | 2006 | Guru Ravidas Ayurved University Punjab |
| 13 | Baba Hira Das Ji Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Badal | Non-Govt. | 2014 | Board of the Ayurvedic and Unani system of medicine Punjab, Chandigarh |
| 14 | Harmony Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Ferozepur | Govt | 2013 | Guru Ravidas Ayurved University Punjab |
| 15 | Saraswati Ayurved Hospital and Medical College, Mohali | Private | 2016 | Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot |
| 16 | Shiv Shakti Ayurvedic Medical College, Mansa | Non-Govt. | 2014 | Guru Ravidas Ayurved University Punjab |
| Sr. No | Name and Address of the BHMS College | College type | Establishment Year | Affiliated with |
| 1 | Lord Mahavira Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana | Non-Govt. | 1976 | Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot |
| 2 | Shri Guru Nanak Dev Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana | Non-Govt. | 1992 | Guru Ravidas Ayurved University, Hoshiarpur |
| 3 | Homoeopathic Medical College, Abohar | Non-Govt. | 1975 | Guru Ravidas Ayurved University, Hoshiarpur |
| 4 | Kalyan Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Tarn Taran | Non-Govt. | 1992 | Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot |
| Sr. No | Name and Address of the BUMS College | College type | Establishment Year | Affiliated with |
| 1 | Rehbar Ayurvedic & Unani Tibbi Medical College and Hospital and Research Centre, Sangrur | Non-Govt. | 2008 | Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot |
Punjab's government body will work to establish facilities for select majors because the state lacks them. If students desire to attend government or private colleges, they may be able to do so by relocating to another neighboring state.
Punjab Ayush Colleges Seat Matrix & Tuition Fee
| Name of college | Total Seats | Tuition Fee |
| BAMS-Govt | ||
| Govt. Ayurvedic College, Lower Mall, Patiala | 50 | Rs. 82500 |
| BAMS- Private | ||
| Guru Nanak Ayurvedic Medical College & Research Institute, Ludhiana | 60 | Rs. 180000 |
| Mai Bhago Ayurvedic College (For Women), Ferozepur Road, Muktsar | 60 | Rs. 180000 |
| Saint Sahara Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Bathinda | 60 | Rs. 180000 |
| Shri Dhanwantry Ayurvedic College & Dabur Dhanwantry Hospital, Chandigarh | 100 | Rs. 150000 |
| Saraswati Ayurved Hospital And Medical College, Chandigarh | 60 | Rs. 180000 |
| Baba Hira Das Ji Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Muktsar | 60 | Rs. 120000 |
| Shiv Shakti Ayurvedic College & Hospital, Mansa | 60 | Rs. 180000 |
| Khalsa Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Punjab | 60 | |
| Sri Satya Sai Murlidhar Ayurvedic College, Moga | 60 | Rs. 180000 |
| Guru Nanak Ayurvedic Medical College, Muktsar | 60 | Rs. 120000 |
| Dayanand Ayurvedic College, Jalandhar | 60 | Rs. 180000 |
| Shree Lakshmi Narayan Ayurvedic College, Amritsar | 60 | Rs. 180000 |
| Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana | 60 | Rs. 180000 |
| Babe Ke Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Moga | 60 | Rs. 180000 |
| Smt Urmila Devi Ayurvedic College Of Medical Sciences & Hospital, Hoshiarpur | 60 | Rs. 120000 |
| BUMS- Private | ||
| Rehbar Ayurvedic & Unani Tibbi Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Bhawanigarh | 50 | Rs. 120000 |
| BHMS- Private | ||
| Lord Mahavira Homoeopathic Medical College, Kitchlu Nagar, Hehneman Road, Ludhiana | 50 | Rs. 128750 |
| Sri Guru Nanak Dev Homoeopathic Medical College, Ludhiana | 60 | Rs. 128750 |
| Homoeopathic Medical College, Abohar | 60 | Rs. 141725 |
| Kalyan Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Tarn Taran | 80 |
Note: Fee for four and half year (4 %) will only be charged by all the colleges. In addition to above each student will have to pay a Security Advance of Rs. 25000/- or its equivalent (refundable) at the time of his/her admission, along with the course fee.
Punjab Ayush Counselling Cutoff
NEET AYUSH Cut Off is the minimum qualifying score that aspiring candidates need to achieve in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) to secure admission in AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy) courses.
The cut-off is determined by the regulatory authorities and varies each year based on factors such as the number of applicants and the difficulty level of the exam. It serves as a benchmark for selecting candidates for AYUSH undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various colleges and universities across India. Meeting the NEET AYUSH Cut Off is essential for aspiring students to pursue their dreams of studying AYUSH disciplines and embarking on a career in alternative medicine.
NEET AYUSH Cutoff 2023
| Category | Qualifying Criteria | Cut-off marks 2022 | Cut-off marks 2023 |
| UR | 50th Percentile | 715-117 | 720-137 |
| OBC | 40th Percentile | 116-93 | 136-107 |
| SC | 40th Percentile | 116-93 | 136-107 |
| ST | 40th Percentile | 116-93 | 136-107 |
| UR / EWS & PH | 45th Percentile | 116-105 | 136-121 |
| OBC & PH | 40th Percentile | 104-93 | 120-107 |
| SC & PH | 40th Percentile | 104-93 | 120-107 |
| ST & PH | 40th Percentile | 104-93 | 120-107 |
Punjab Ayush Counselling FAQ
What is the website for Punjab Ayush Counselling?
NEET-qualified candidates can fill the online application form for Punjab Ayush Counselling through University websites www.graupunjab.org and http://grauadmission.smartpad.in.
Guru Ravidas Ayurved University is the conducting authority of Punjab Ayush Counselling.
What do the freeze, float, and withdrawal options on the NEET Counselling 2023 form mean?
Freeze (lock): Candidates who are content with their current seat assignment and do not want to be considered for centre upgrades in later rounds of Counselling must select the FREEZE/LOCK option.
Float: A candidate who wishes to confirm his current seat while also being considered for heart upgrades in the next round of Counselling based on their already filled options must choose the FLOAT option.
Withdraw: If a candidate is dissatisfied with their current seat and does not wish to be considered for allotment in the following rounds of Counselling, they should use the WITHDRAW option.
How many seats are available in Punjab's government and private BAMS colleges?
Punjab Ayush NEET has 50 government seats and 1050 private seats for BAMS.
Q. Can I do BAMS without NEET in Punjab?
The National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate), or NEET (UG), is an all-India pre-medical entrance exam for students interested in studying AYUSH at the undergraduate level (BAMS, BUMS, BHMS, etc.). Candidates seeking admission to AYUSH courses, on the other hand, must take and qualify the NEET exam administered by the NTA. All medical colleges will admit students based on the NEET 2022 admission cut off. NTA has released the category-wise NEET 2022 cutoff for all medical aspirants, with cutoff percentiles of 50% for the general category, 40% for SC/ST/OBC, 45% for UR/EWS & PH, and 45% for OBC/SC/ST & PH, and cutoff marks of 720-137, 136-107, 136-121, and 120-107, respectively.
How to apply for BAMS Counselling in Punjab?
Only registered candidates are eligible for the counselling(s), and no candidates are permitted to attend the counselling (online/physical). NEET-2023 qualified candidates must go to the University website, www.graupunjab.org, and carefully fill out the online registration form by the deadline.
Following successful registration, the candidate will be assigned a unique Registration ID (i.e. Login ID) and password via SMS or email to his/her registered Mobile No. or email.
Registration ID and password are required for the next step, so keep them private and do not reveal them to anyone.
After successfully logging in, select "Fill Options." Applicants must fill out the fields by selecting a course, a college name, a reservation quota, and a reservation type.
The candidate must pay the required fee via Payment Gateway using a Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking.
What is the minimum rank in NEET to get BAMS?
BAMS admission is based on NEET marks and to get admission in BAMS course, candidate should appear NEET Exam conducted by NTA. However, the NEET 2023 qualifying percentile and marks for AYUSH Courses are divided categorically, where 720-137 is cut off marks for general category, 136-107 for SC/ST/OBC, 136-121 UR/EWS & PH and 120-107 for OBC/SC/ST & PH.
What is the minimum salary of BAMS Doctors in India?
BAMS is a bachelor degree in Ayurveda that has numerous opportunities in private sector and government sector as well. The Indian government allows BAMS graduates to open their own clinic, hospital, or Ayurvedic pharmacy after graduation.
BAMS graduates can pursue a PhD or MD in Ayurveda or related fields and work in research and top Ayurvedic pharmaceutical companies. Post-graduate BAMS students can also pursue a teaching career. They can find work in both private and public ayurvedic institutes. BAMS doctors can earn anywhere from 3 lakhs to 8.5 lakhs per year in salary.
How many rounds of counselling are there in Ayush Counselling?
- Ayush counselling is conducted by the respective state authority for 85% of the seats, while AACCC (Ayush Admissions Central Counseling Committee) conducts counselling for the remaining 15%. There are three rounds of counselling, with an additional stray vacancy round for deemed/central universities.
- Round 1 is for all NEET qualified candidates with a NEET scorecard are eligible for counselling.
- Round 2 is for NEET qualified candidates who did not register in Round 1 or were not assigned seats.
- Round 3/ Mop up round is for NEET qualified candidates who did not register in the first and second rounds, or candidates who registered but were not allotted seats in the first and second rounds.