Sikkim PG Ayush Counselling is an essential process that paves the way for eligible candidates to pursue postgraduate courses in Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy (Ayush) disciplines in the state of Sikkim. This well-structured counselling procedure plays a crucial role in ensuring a fair and transparent allocation of seats based on the merit and preferences of the candidates. By participating in Sikkim PG Ayush Counselling, aspiring students have the opportunity to secure admissions in renowned Ayush colleges located within the scenic state of Sikkim.
Sikkim PG Ayush Counselling opens doors for students who are passionate about holistic healthcare and are eager to contribute to the field. It enables them to explore various specializations and choose from a range of postgraduate courses offered by prestigious institutions in Sikkim.
Candidates can start a fulfilling academic journey that combines age-old medical techniques with contemporary medical advancements through Sikkim PG Ayush Counselling. During the counselling process, merit is emphasised, and candidates are given the opportunity to rank their top choices according to their academic standing and desired careers. Students who take advantage of this opportunity can learn in-depth information about Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, or Homoeopathy, as well as practical skills and research expertise, and contribute to the overall health of people and communities.
Highlights
| Features | Specifications |
| Name of the counselling | Sikkim PG Ayush Counselling |
| Name of Entrance Examination | AIAPGET (All India AYUSH Post Graduate Entrance Test) |
| Entrance Examination Conducted by | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Sikkim PG Ayush Counselling Conducting Authority | Department of Ayush, Govt of Sikkim |
| AIAPGET 2022 Exam Date | 15 October 2022 |
| AIAPGET 2022 Result | 7 November 2022 |
| AACCC Ayush PG Counselling Starting Date | 5 January 2023 |
| Website | https://sikkim.gov.in/ |
Sikkim PG Ayush Counselling Dates (State Quota)
| Events | Dates |
| Online Registration form for admission in MD courses for 1st Round | 02 Feb 2023 |
| Last date for submission of online Admission Application Form through University Website i.e. www.graupunjab.org | 06 Feb 2023 till 11:59 PM |
| 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 State Quota Candidates and All India quota Candidates. | 06 Feb 2023 till 11:59 PM |
| Last date for Online filling/submission of counselling form and preferences of colleges and course by the eligible candidates for 1st round of counselling. | 06 Feb 2023 till 11:59 PM |
| Display of result of 1st round of online counseling | 09 Feb 2023 |
| 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 | 10 Feb 2023 to 14 Feb 2023 till 11:59 PM |
PG Ayush Counselling Dates AIQ – (AACCC)
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| 1 St Round | ||||
| Registration & Payment | Choice Filling/Locking | Processing ofSeatAllotment | Publicationof Result | Reporting atallottedInstitute |
| 5th January, 2023 to 15th January, 2023 till 03:00 PM as per Server Time. Payment facility will be available till 06:00 PM of 15th January 2023 as per Server Time | from 6th January 2023 to 15th January 2023 till 11:55 PM as perServer Time. Choice Locking from 3:00 PM to 11:55 PM on 15 th January 2023 as per Server Time | 16th Januaryto 17thJanuary 2023 | 18th January2023 | 19th January2023 to 25th January 2023 |
| 11 days | 10 days | 2 days | 1 day | 7 days |
| 2nd Round | ||||
| 2nd February 2023 to 6th February 2023 till 03:00 PM as per Server Time. Payment facility will be available till 06:00 PM of 6th February 2023 as per Server Time. | 3rd February 2023 to 6th February 2023 till 11:55 PM as per Server Time. Choice Locking from 3:00 PM to 11:55 PM on 6th February2023, as per Server Time | 7th February2023 to 8th February2023 | 9th February2023 | 10th Februaryto 17thFebruary2023 |
| 5 days | 4 days | 2 days | 1 day | 8 days |
| 3rd Round | ||||
| 23rd February 2023 to 27 thFebruary 2023 till 03:00 PM as per Server Time.Payment facility will be available till 06:00 PM of27th February 2023 as perServer Time | 24th February 2023 to 27Th February 2023 till 11:55 PM as per Server Time.Choice Locking from 3:00 PMto 11:55 PM on 27th February2023 as per Server Time | 28th February,to 1st March2023 | 2nd March 2023 | 3rd March 2023 to 10th March 2023 |
| 5 days | 4 days | 2 days | 1 day | 8 days |
| STRAY VACANCY ROUND (for Govt./Govt. Aided/CU/NI) | ||||
| Publication of Vacant seat | Choice Filling/Locking(Submission of willingnesson the AACCC website) | Processing ofSeatAllotment | Publicationof Result | Reporting at allotted Institute |
| After 03:00 PM of 13th March 2023 | 14th March to 15th March 2023 Choice Locking from 3:00 PM to 11:55 PM on 15th March2023 as per Server Time | 16th March to17th March2023 | 18th March2023 | 18th March2023 to 23rd March 2023 |
| 1 day | 2 days | 2 days | 1 day | 6 days |
Post Graduate Courses Offered
Ayurveda Specialization
| MD specialization | MS Specialization |
| MD Agad Tantra | MS Prasutitantra and Stree Rog |
| MD Bala Roga | MS Shalakya Tantra |
| MD Dravya Guna | MS Shalya Tantra |
| MD Kayachikitsa | – |
| MD Maulika Siddhanta | – |
| MD Panchakarma | – |
| MD Roga & Vikriti Vijnana | – |
| MD Rasa Shastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana Iatro-Chemistry | – |
| MD Sharira Rachana | – |
| MD Sharira Kriya | – |
| MD Swasthya Vritta | – |
| MD Rasayana & Vajikarana | – |
Homeopathy Specilizations
| Homeopathy Specilizations |
| MD Organon of Medicine with Homeopathic Philosophy |
| MD Homoeopathic Materia Medica |
| MD Repertory |
| MD Practice of Medicine |
| MD Homoeopathic Pharmacy |
| MD Pediatrics |
| MD Psychiatry |
Unani Specilizations
| MD specialization | MS Specialization |
| MD Kulliyat-Umoor-e-Tabiya (Basic Principles of Unani Medicines) | MS Amraze-e-Uzn, Anaf-wa-Halaq (Unani Diseases of the eye, ear, nose, and throat) |
| MD Ilmul Advia (Unani Pharmacology) | MS Ilmul Jarahat (Unani Surgery) |
| MD Ilmus Saidla (Unani Pharmacy) | MS Ilmul Qabalat-wa-Amraz-e-Niswan (Unani Obstetrics and Gynaecology) |
| MD Tahaffuzi-wa-Samaji-Tib (Unani Preventive and Social Medicine) | MS Tashreeh-ul-Badan (Unani Anatomy) |
| MD Ilmul Atfal (Unani Paediatrics) | — |
| MD Moalajat (Unani General Medicine) | — |
| MD Ilmul Amraz (Unani Pathology) | — |
| MD Ilaj Bit Tadbeer (Unani Regimental Therapy) | — |
| MD Amraz-e-Jild-o-Zohrawaiya (Unani Dermatology and Venereal Diseases) | — |
| MD Munefe-ul-Aza (Unani Physiology) | — |
Siddha Specializations
| Siddha Specializations |
| Siddha Maruthuva Peraring – Pothu Maruthuvam |
| Siddha Maruthuva Peraring – Gunapadam |
| Siddha Maruthuva Peraring – Pura Maruthuvam |
| Siddha Maruthuva Peraring – Kuzhanthai Maruthuvam |
| Siddha Maruthuva Peraring – Noi Naadal |
| Siddha Maruthuva Peraring – Nanju Maruthuvam |
| Siddha Maruthuva Peraring – Siddha Maruthuva Adipaadai Ariviyal |
| Siddha Maruthuva Peraring – Varma Maruthuvam |
| Siddha Aruvai Maruthuva Peraring – Aruvai Maruthuvam |
| Siddha Maruthuva Peraring – Sool and Magalir Maruthuvam |
| Siddha Maruthuva Peraring – Thol Maruthuvam |
| Siddha Maruthuva Peraring – Siddhar Yoga Maruthuvam |
Yoga & Naturopathy
| Yoga & Naturopathy Specializations |
| MD in Yoga Therapy |
| MD in Naturopathy |
Sikkim PG Ayush Counselling Eligibility
| Eligibility Criteria | Details |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline from a recognized university or institution. |
| Internship Completion | Completion of a mandatory internship of specified duration in the respective Ayush discipline. |
| Minimum Marks | Minimum aggregate marks in the undergraduate course as specified by the counselling authority. |
| Nationality | Indian citizens or eligible foreign candidates as per the guidelines of the respective authorities. |
| Domicile Requirement | Some seats may be reserved for candidates who fulfill the domicile requirements of Sikkim. |
| Entrance Exam | Qualification in the relevant entrance exam conducted by the designated authority, if applicable. |
| Category Certificate | Submission of valid category certificate (if applicable) for reserved category candidates. |
| Age Limit | There is no maximum age limit |
AIAPGET Cut-Off
| Category | AIAPGET qualifying Cutoff 2022 Percentiles |
| General | 50 |
| SC/ST/OBC | 40 |
| UR-PH | 45 |
| SC/ST/OBC-PH | 40 |
Sikkim PG Ayush Counselling Process For State Quota
Online Registration
Step 1: Registration
Candidates need to visit the official counselling website and register by providing the required details such as personal information, educational qualifications, and contact information. They may also need to pay the registration fee, if applicable.
Step 2: Document Verification
Once registered, candidates are required to upload the necessary documents as specified in the official notification. These documents may include educational certificates, mark sheets, internship completion certificate, identity proof, category certificate (if applicable), and other relevant documents. The counselling authority verifies these documents for eligibility.
Step 3: Choice Filling and Locking
Candidates are then given the opportunity to select and prioritize their preferred courses and colleges from the available options. They can fill in their choices online within the specified time frame. It is important to carefully review and prioritize the choices before the final locking of preferences.
Step 4: Seat Allotment
Based on the merit of the candidates, choices filled, and availability of seats, the counselling authority conducts the seat allotment process. The results of the seat allotment are published on the official website. Candidates can check their allotted seats and download the seat allotment letter.
Step 5: Reporting to Allotted College
Candidates who have been allotted seats need to report to the allotted college within the specified time frame. They must carry the required documents, including the seat allotment letter, for the completion of the admission process. Candidates may need to pay the admission fee and complete any further formalities at the college.
Step 6: Admission Confirmation
After reporting to the allotted college, candidates need to confirm their admission by fulfilling the necessary formalities and paying the admission fee within the given timeline. Failure to do so may result in the cancellation of the allotted seat.
PG Counselling Process For All India Quota
Round- 1
Eligibility
Only AIAPGET qualified candidates will be eligible to apply for the AACCC PG counseling.
Counselling Process
- Step 1: Registration for AACCC-PG Counseling.
- Step 2: Payment of Counselling Fee (Non-Refundable Registration Fee + Security Deposit Money)
- Step 3: Choice filling and locking
- Step 4: Release of Seat allotment list (Result Publication)
- Step 5: Reporting to the allotted college.
- Step 6: Submission of willingness for up-gradation of the seat in the 2nd Round
Round – 2
Eligibility
- a) AIAPGET-2022 qualified candidates who have not registered in Round 1
- b) Candidates registered for the 1st Round and were not allotted seats.
- c) Candidates who have opted for free exit in the 1st Round.
- d) Candidates joined the allotted seat in the 1st Round and submitted willingness for up-gradation in the 2nd Round.
Counselling Process
- Step 1: Registration for AACCC- PG Counseling. (The candidates who participated in 1st Round need not be registered again).
- Step 2: Payment of Counselling Fee includes Non-Refundable Registration Fee + Security Money (Need not pay by the candidates, those who already paid the counseling fee at the time of registration for 1st Round)
- Step 3: Choice filling and locking
- Step 4: Release of Seat allotment list (Result Publication)
- Step 5: Reporting to the allotted college.
- Step 6: Submission of willingness for up-gradation of the seat in the 3rd /Mop-up Round
Mop Up Round
Eligibility
- a) AIAPGET-2022 qualified candidates who have not registered in Round 1 & Round 2.
- b) Candidates who have already registered but were not allotted seats in the 1 st Round & 2 nd Round. (No need to register again.)
- c) Candidates joined in the 1st Round allotted seat and submitted willingness for up-gradation, but did not participate in the 2 nd Round of counseling.
- d) Candidates joined the allotted seat in the 2nd Round and submitted willingness for up-gradation in the 3rd Round.
- e) Candidates who leave/resign the allotted seat in the 2nd Round, with forfeiture of Security money, three days before the commencement of the registration for 3 rd Round, can participate with payment of complete fees.
Counselling Process
- Step 1: Registration for AACCC-PG Counseling. (Those candidates who participated in 1st Round/2nd Round need not be registered again)
- Step 2: Payment of Counselling Fee includes Non-Refundable Registration Fee + 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)
- Step 3: Choice filling and locking
- Step 4: Release of Seat allotment list (Result Publication)
- Step 5: Reporting to the allotted college.
Stray Vacancy Round
The seats remain vacant (not joined/withdrawn) after the 3rd/Mop-up Round of AACCC-PG Counseling of Govt./Govt. Aided colleges/CU/NI will continue to be filled through the online Stray Vacancy Round conducted by the AACCC, M/o Ayush.
Eligibility for participation
All registered candidates who have not been admitted to any of the seats through AACCC-PG counseling or counseling conducted by State/UTs are eligible for the Stray Vacancy Round.
Counselling Process
- There is no Fresh Registration in Stray Vacancy Round.
- Candidates must submit a willingness in the AACCC-PG portal to participate in the Stray Vacancy Round with an undertaking that they are not holding any PG (ASU&H) seats allotted through AACCC-PG counseling or counseling conducted by State/UTs.
- Option for choice filling is available in the Stray Vacancy Round.
- No up-gradation is available from the 3 rd/ Mop-up Round to the Stray Vacancy Round
AACCC AYUSH Fee Structure
Registration Fee: A candidate must pay a non-refundable registration fee to AACCC in order to complete the application process for Ayush PG counseling. In addition, depending on the type of college they are applying for, they will be required to deposit a security fee. The registration and security fees for AIAPGET counseling are listed in the table below.
Registration Fee (Non-refundable)
| Type of Institute | Category | Fee (in INR) |
| AIQG/AIQGA/Central/National Institute | UR/OBC | Rs. 2,000 |
| SC/ST/PwD | Rs. 1,000 | |
| Deemed University/All India Quota Private | All | Rs. 5,000 |
Security Fee (Refundable)
| Type of Institute | Category | Fee (in INR) |
| AIQG/AIQGA/Central/National Institute | UR/OBC | Rs. 10,000 |
| SC/ST/PwD | Rs. 10,000 | |
| Deemed University/All India Quota Private | All | Rs. 50,000 |
LIST OF PARTICIPATING AYUSH PG INSTITUTES
There is currently no Ayush college in Sikkim. Aspiring students who wish to pursue postgraduate courses in Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, or Homoeopathy disciplines may need to explore other states or regions in India where such colleges are available. It is important for students interested in Ayush education to consider alternative options and research reputable colleges in nearby states that offer these courses. By widening their search and considering colleges in other regions, students can still pursue their passion for holistic healthcare and avail themselves of quality education in the Ayush field.
Document Required
- Admit Card of AIAPGET
- AIAPGET Score Card
- 10th Marksheet
- 12th Marksheet
- BAMS/BHMS (1st to Final Marksheet)
- Degree/Provisional Degree
- Internship Certificate
- State Medicine Board Registration Certificate
- Conduct/Character Certificate.
- SC/ST/OBC/(not belonging to the creamy layer)/MBC (not belonging to the creamy layer)/Caste Certificate.
- N.O.C. issued by a Competent Authority (only for in-service candidates).
- Domicile Certificate
- PH Certificate as per Norms.
- Sikkim domicile Certificate (if Applicable).
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Sikkim PG Ayush Counselling?
A: Sikkim PG Ayush Counselling is a process that facilitates the admission of eligible candidates into postgraduate courses in Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy (Ayush) disciplines in the state of Sikkim.
Q: Is there an entrance exam for Sikkim PG Ayush Counselling?
A: The requirement of an entrance exam may vary based on the specific guidelines set by the counselling authority. Candidates should refer to the official notification for details regarding the entrance exam, if applicable.
Q: How can I apply for Sikkim PG Ayush Counselling?
A: To apply for counselling, candidates need to register on the official counselling website, fill in the application form, upload the required documents, and pay the registration fee (if applicable) within the specified timeline.
Q: Can I choose multiple courses/colleges during Sikkim PG Ayush Counselling?
A: Yes, candidates are generally allowed to choose and prioritize multiple courses and colleges during the counselling process based on their preferences and eligibility.
Q: How is seat allotment done in Sikkim PG Ayush Counselling?
A: Seat allotment is typically based on the merit of the candidates, choices filled, and availability of seats. The counselling authority conducts the seat allotment process and publishes the results on the official website.
Q: Can candidates from other states apply for Sikkim PG Ayush Counselling?
A: Yes, candidates from other states are usually eligible to apply for Sikkim PG Ayush Counselling. However, they may need to fulfill certain eligibility criteria and provide necessary documents as specified in the official notification.
Q: Can I participate in the counselling if I have not appeared for the relevant entrance exam?
A: The requirement of an entrance exam may vary based on the specific guidelines set by the counselling authority. Candidates who have not appeared for the entrance exam may not be eligible for counselling or may have limited options available. It is important to check the official notification for the eligibility criteria and the necessity of an entrance exam.
Q: What should I do if I am allotted a seat in Sikkim PG Ayush Counselling?
A: If you are allotted a seat, you need to report to the allotted college within the specified time frame. Carry the necessary documents, including the seat allotment letter, for the completion of the admission process. Failure to report within the given timeline may result in the cancellation of the allotted seat.