Tamil Nadu Ayush Counselling 2023 is an important and highly anticipated event in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Ayush stands for Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy, which are alternative systems of medicine that have gained popularity for their holistic approach to healthcare. The counselling process aims to facilitate admissions into various undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered in these fields across Tamil Nadu. Application form for admission to the 2023-2024 session of the BSMS, BAMS, and BHMS Degree Courses under the All India Quota/ Management/ Government Seats, admission will be based solely on marks obtained in the NEET-UG 2023 conducted by NTA.
Organized by the Tamil Nadu Directorate of Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy (TNIMH), Ayush Counselling serves as a platform for aspiring students to secure seats in prestigious Ayush colleges and institutions. The counseling process follows a merit-based system, where candidates are admitted based on their performance in the qualifying examinations and other relevant criteria.
The Ayush Counselling 2023 will provide opportunities for students to pursue undergraduate courses such as Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS), Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS), Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS), Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (BUMS), and Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences (BNYS). Additionally, postgraduate courses like Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Master of Surgery (MS) in various Ayush disciplines will also be offered.
Tamil Nadu Ayush Counselling
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Admissions in the state of Tamil Nadu are governed by the laws of the Tamil Nadu government. According to the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) / Indian Medicine Central Council (Minimum Standards of Education in Indian Medicine) Amendment Regulations, 2018 and the National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH) / Homoeopathy (Degree course) Amendment Regulations, 2018.
Highlights
| Features | Specifications |
| Name of Examination | National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UG) or NEET-UG |
| 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 | To be announced |
| Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling Conducting Authority | Directorate of Medical Education, Tamil Nadu |
| Website | https://www.tnmgrmu.ac.in/ |
Tamil Nadu Ayush Counselling Dates
| Event | Dates |
| Date of Notification | To be announced |
| Initiation for downloading Application | To be announced |
| Last date for downloading the application | To be announced |
| Last date for receipt of the application | To be announced |
| Address to which the filled-in Application Form along with enclosures are to be sent | The Secretary, Selection Committee, Directorate of Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy, Arignar Anna Government Hospital of Indian Medicine Campus, Arumbakkam, Chennai 600 106. |
Tamil Nadu Ayush Counselling Application Fee
| Quota | Application Form Fee |
| Quota | 1000/- |
| All India Quota | 500/- |
| Government Quota | 1000/- |
Tamil Nadu Ayush Counselling Eligible Criteria
| Eligibility Criteria | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Domicile | Candidates must be a resident of Tamil Nadu |
| Age Limit | Minimum age of 17 years as of December 31, 2023 |
| Education 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). Must have studied Tamil as a subject in 10th standard or equivalent |
| Entrance Exam | Must have qualified in NEET (UG) 2023 and Scored the minimum qualifying percentile in NEET (UG) as specified by the competent authority Valid NEET (UG) scorecard |
| Category Reservation | Reservation policies as per the Government of Tamil Nadu guidelines |
Tamil Nadu Ayush Counselling Process
Counselling Registration
- Step 1: Visit the official website of Tamil Nadu Ayush Counselling.
- Step 2: Click on the "Registration" or "New User" link.
- Step 3: Fill in your basic details such as name, date of birth, contact information, and email address.
- Step 4: Create a username and password for your account.
- Step 5: Submit the registration form.
Counselling Process
Step 1: Online Registration
- Visit the official website of Tamil Nadu Ayush Counselling.
- Complete the registration process by providing the required personal details and creating a username and password.
- Submit the registration form.
Step 2: Document Verification
- Upload the necessary documents such as educational certificates, NEET (UG) scorecard, domicile proof, etc., as specified in the counselling guidelines.
- Ensure that the documents are clear and in the prescribed format.
- Wait for the verification process to be completed.
Step 3: Choice Filling and Locking
- Once your documents are verified, log in to your account.
- Access the choice filling option and select the preferred colleges and courses from the available list.
- Arrange the choices in the order of preference.
- Carefully review your choices and make any necessary modifications.
- Lock your choices before the specified deadline.
Step 4: Seat Allotment
- The counselling authority will conduct the seat allotment process based on your choices, merit, reservation category, and availability of seats.
- Once the seat allotment result is declared, you will be notified through the official website or registered email.
- If you are allotted a seat, you will have to download the allotment letter.
Step 5: Reporting to the College
- After the seat allotment, you need to report to the allotted college within the specified timeframe.
- Carry the necessary documents, including the allotment letter, for verification at the college.
- Complete the admission formalities and pay the required fees.
Step 6: Confirmation of Admission
- Once the admission process is completed, your seat will be confirmed in the allotted college.
- Obtain the admission receipt or confirmation letter from the college.
Tamil Nadu Ayush Counselling Document Required
For UG Counselling
- NEET UG 2023 Admit Card.
- NEET UG 2023 Result/Scorecard.
- 10th Certificate.
- 12th Certificate.
- Bank Details.
- College/School leaving certificate
- Category Certificate (if applicable).
- Nativity/Resident certificate of Tamil Nadu
- SC/ST Certificate by birth issued by a competent authority, Government of Tamil Nadu
- ID Proof (Aadhaar Card/Voter card etc)
Tamil Nadu Ayush Counselling Participating Colleges
List Of Government colleges
| Name of the Govt Institution | Courses |
| Government Siddha Medical College, Palayamkottai | BSMS |
| Government Siddha Medical College, Chennai | BSMS |
| Government Ayurveda Medical College, Kottar, Nagercoil | BAMS |
| Government Unani Medical College, Chennai | BUMS |
| Government Homoeopathy Medical College, Thirumangalam, Madurai | BHMS |
List of Ayurveda Private Colleges
| College Name | Location | Establishment Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayurveda College, Coimbatore | Coimbatore | 1978 | Private |
| Dharma Ayurveda College | Kancheepuram | 1997 | Private |
| Maria Ayurveda Medical College | Thottavaram | 2017 | Private |
| Sri Sairam Ayurveda Medical College & Research Centre | Chennai | 2001 | Private |
| Nandha Ayurveda Medical College & Hospital | Erode | 2001 | Private |
List of Homeopathy private college
| College Name | Location | Establishment Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Hahnemann Homoeopathy Medical College & Research Center | Namakkal | 2000 | Private |
| Maria Homeopathic Medical College & Hospital | Thiruvananthapuram | 2015 | Private |
| Martin Homoeopathy Medical College & Hospital | Coimbatore | 2000 | Private |
| RVS Homoeopathy Medical College and Hospital | Coimbatore | 2001 | Private |
| Sarada Krishna Homoeopathy Medical College | Kulasekharam | 2000 | Private |
| Sivaraj Homoeopathy Medical College And Research Institute | Salem | 2001 | Private |
| Venkateswara Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital | Porur | 2000 | Private |
| White Memorial Homoeopathy Medical College, Attoor | Attoor | 1980 | Private |
| Excel Homoeopathy Medical College And Research Centre | Komarapalayam | 2019 | Private |
List of Siddha Private College
| College Name | Location | Establishment Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akila Thiruvithamcore Siddha Vaidya Sangam Siddha Maruthuva Kalloory & Hospital | Thiruvithamcore | - | Private |
| Excel Siddha Medical College And Research Centre, Pallakkapalayam | Pallakkapalayam | 2001 | Private |
| JSA Medical College for Siddha and Research Centre | Chennai | - | Private |
| RVS Siddha Medical College and Hospital | Coimbatore | 2009 | Private |
| Nandha Siddha Medical College & Hospital, Erode-Perundurai | Erode-Perundurai | 2017 | Private |
| Maria Siddha Medical College And Hospital | Thottavaram | 2015 | Private |
| Sivaraj Siddha Medical College, Siddhar | Salem | - | Private |
| Sri Sai Ram Siddha Medical College and Research Centre Chennai | Chennai | 2011 | Private |
| Velumailu Siddha Medical College and Hospital | Chennai | 2001 | Private |
Tamil Nadu Ayush Counselling Seat Matrix
For the academic year 2023-2024, the seat matrices for admission in Self-Financing Institutions would be 15% for the All India Quota and 85% for the State Quota, according to modified Regulations. Further, seats will be distributed between the government and the management of self-financing Minority and Non-Minority IM & H colleges in accordance with existing State policy and National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) / Central Council of Indian Medicine and National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH) / Central Council of Homoeopathy rules. Seats will be shared with self-funding Ayurveda, Siddha, and Homoeopathy practitioners according to state policy, NCISM and NCH rules, and applicable court judgments.
Categories of Seats (Government Quota)
| Category | Criteria |
| Category I – Government Medical Colleges | The seats are available in BSMS / BAMS / BUMS / BHMS courses in Government Medical Colleges. |
| Category II – Government Quota Seats In Self-Financing Medical Colleges: | Allotments of seats to BSMS / BAMS / BHMS courses in Self Financing Medical Colleges will be based on merit and following the Rule of Reservation and subject to availability. |
The following is the seat distribution between the government and the management of Indian Systems of Medicine Self-Financing Colleges:
| Nature of the Institution | Government Quota/ Surrendered Seats | Management Quota / Seats |
| Non-Minority Self Financing Institution | 65% of 85% (of the Institution's sanctioned strength) | 35% of 85% (of the Institution's sanctioned strength) |
| Minority Self Financing Institution | 50% of 85% (of the Institution's sanctioned strength) | 50% of 85% (of the Institution's sanctioned strength) |
Tamil Nadu Govt. Quota Seat Reservation
| Category | Reservation (%) |
| Open Competition | 31% |
| Backward Community | 26.5% |
| Backward Community (Muslim) | 3.5% |
| Most Backward Community / Denotified Community | 20% |
| Scheduled Caste & Scheduled Caste (Arunthathiyar) (16% of seats out of 18% quota earmarked to SCs shall be allocated to the SCA communities) | 18% |
| Scheduled Tribe | 1% |
Tamil Nadu Special Category Seat Reservation Crtiteria
Ex-Children Servicemen's Have Seats Reserved
Seats are reserved for prominent athletes.
Persons With Benchmark Disabilities Have Seats Reserved
Seats in BSMS/BAMS/BUMS/BHMS Courses Reserved for Government of India Nominees
| No. Of seats reserved | BSMS | BAMS | BUMS | BHMS |
| Candidates from Deficient States / Union Territories | 3 | – | 1 | 2 |
| Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical & Economic Co-operation (BIMSTEC) Country candidates | 2 | – | – | – |
| Candidates from Malaysia | 5 | – | – | – |
Heirs of Hereditary Registered Indian Medicine Practitioners in Siddha, Ayurveda, and Unani, respectively, have seats reserved.
| Particular | BSMS (Seats) | BAMS (Seats) | BUMS (Seats) |
| Son / Daughter of Hereditary Siddha Practitioners who have registered in the ‘B’ class or B2 in Tamil Nadu G.O.Ms.No.885, Health and Family Welfare Department, dated 12.6.1991 and those enlisted to Registration vide G.O.(D) No.118, Health and Family Welfare Department, dated 23rd February 1995. | 5 | – | – |
| Son / Daughter of Hereditary Ayurveda Practitioners Vide G.O.(D)No.699/H & FW/IMI/2/dept. dated: 2.07.2010 | – | 1 | – |
| Son / Daughter of Hereditary Unani Practitioners who have registered with Board of Indian Medicine, Tamil Nadu as per G.O.Ms.No.1374/H & FW (IM.II)dept. dated: 28.10.1993. | – | – | 1 |
| Name of the Govt. Institution | Courses | Annual intake | (AIQ) | State Govt. Quota |
| Government Siddha Medical College, Palayamkottai | BSMS | 100 | 15 | 85 |
| Government Siddha Medical College, Chennai | BSMS | 60 | 9 | 51 |
| Government Ayurveda Medical College, Kottar, Nagercoil | BAMS | 60 | 9 | 51 |
| Government Unani Medical College, Chennai | BUMS | 60 | 9 | 51 |
| Government Homoeopathy Medical College, Thirumangalam, Madurai | BHMS | 50 | 8 | 42 |
| Management Quota | |||
| Name of the Private Institution | Name of the Course | Tentative Annual intake | Management Quota Seats |
| Akila Thiruvithamcore Siddha Vaidya Sangam, Munchirai, Pudukkadai (Post), | BSMS | 40 | 12 |
| Excel Siddha Medical College And Research Centre, Pallakkapalayam | BSMS | 60 | 18 |
| JSA Medical College for Siddha and Research Centre | BSMS | 60 | 18 |
| R.V.S Siddha Medical College, Kannampalayam, Coimbatore | BSMS | 30 | 18 |
| Nandha Siddha Medical College & Hospital, Erode-Perundurai | BSMS | 60 | 9 |
| Maria Siddha Medical College And Hospital, Thottavaram | BSMS | 100 | 30 |
| Sivaraj Siddha Medical College, Siddhar | BSMS | 50 | 15 |
| Sri Sairam Siddha Medical College & Research Centre, | BSMS | 50 | 15 |
| Velumailu Siddha Medical College and Hospital | BSMS | 40 | 12 |
| Ayurveda College, Coimbatore | BAMS | 40 | 12 |
| Dharma Ayurveda College, Kancheepuram | BAMS | 40 | 12 |
| Maria Ayurveda Medical College, Thottavaram | BAMS | 60 | 18 |
| Sri Sairam Ayurveda Medical College & Research Centre, Saileonagar, | BAMS | 50 | 15 |
| Nandha Ayurveda Medical College & Hospital, Pitchandampalayam | BAMS | 60 | 18 |
| Dr. Hahnemann Homoeopathy Medical College | BHMS | 50 | 35 |
| Maria Homoeopathic Medical College, Perai | BHMS | 60 | 15 |
| Martin Homoeopathy Medical College & Hospital | BHMS | 50 | 18 |
| R.V.S.Homeopathy Medical College, Coimbatore | BHMS | 50 | 15 |
| Sarada Krishna Homoeopathy Medical College | BHMS | 100 | 15 |
| Sivaraj Homoeopathy Medical College And Research Institute | BHMS | 50 | 42 |
| Sri Sairam Homoeopathy Medical College & Research Centre, Chennai | BHMS | 50 | 15 |
| Venkateswara Homoeopathy Medical College | BHMS | 100 | 15 |
| White Memorial Homoeopathy Medical College, Attoor, | BHMS | 100 | 30 |
| Excel Homoeopathy Medical College And Research Centre | BHMS | 100 | 42 |
| (AIQ) BAMS College | Open | OBC | OBC PWD | SC | Total Seats |
| Government Ayurveda Medical College and Hospital, Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| BAMS College- Deemed University | Open | Total Seats |
| Shri Jayendra Saraswati Ayurved College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu | 60 | 60 |
| AIQ Quota | |||
| Name of the Private Institution | Name of the Course | Tentative Annual intake | All India Quota Seats |
| Akila Thiruvithamcore Siddha Vaidya Sangam, Munchirai, Pudukkadai (Post), | BSMS | 40 | 6 |
| Excel Siddha Medical College And Research Centre, Pallakkapalayam | BSMS | 60 | 9 |
| JSA Medical College for Siddha and Research Centre | BSMS | 60 | 9 |
| R.V.S Siddha Medical College, Kannampalayam, Coimbatore | BSMS | 30 | 9 |
| Nandha Siddha Medical College & Hospital, Erode-Perundurai | BSMS | 60 | 5 |
| Maria Siddha Medical College And Hospital, Thottavaram | BSMS | 100 | 15 |
| Sivaraj Siddha Medical College, Siddhar | BSMS | 50 | 8 |
| Sri Sairam Siddha Medical College & Research Centre, | BSMS | 50 | 8 |
| Velumailu Siddha Medical College and Hospital | BSMS | 40 | 6 |
| Ayurveda College, Coimbatore | BAMS | 40 | 6 |
| Dharma Ayurveda College, Kancheepuram | BAMS | 40 | 6 |
| Maria Ayurveda Medical College, Thottavaram | BAMS | 60 | 9 |
| Sri Sairam Ayurveda Medical College & Research Centre, Saileonagar, | BAMS | 50 | 8 |
| Nandha Ayurveda Medical College & Hospital, Pitchandampalayam | BAMS | 60 | 9 |
| Dr. Hahnemann Homoeopathy Medical College | BHMS | 50 | 8 |
| Maria Homoeopathic Medical College, Perai | BHMS | 60 | 9 |
| Martin Homoeopathy Medical College & Hospital | BHMS | 50 | 8 |
| R.V.S.Homeopathy Medical College, Coimbatore | BHMS | 50 | 8 |
| Sarada Krishna Homoeopathy Medical College | BHMS | 100 | 15 |
| Sivaraj Homoeopathy Medical College And Research Institute | BHMS | 50 | 8 |
| Sri Sairam Homoeopathy Medical College & Research Centre, Chennai | BHMS | 50 | 8 |
| Venkateswara Homoeopathy Medical College | BHMS | 100 | 15 |
| White Memorial Homoeopathy Medical College, Attoor, | BHMS | 100 | 15 |
| Excel Homoeopathy Medical College And Research Centre | BHMS | 100 | 15 |
| Management/Paid Seats Quota | ||||||||||||
| S.No | BAMS College Name | Open | Open PwD | General EWS | OBC | OBC PwD | SC | SC PwD | ST PwD | ST | General EWS PwD | Total Seat |
| 1 | Shri Jayendra Saraswati Ayurved College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| BHMS College Name | ||||||||||||
| 1 | Vinayaka Missions Homoeopathic Medical College, Salem, Tamil Nadu | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| AIQ Quota | |||||||||||||
| S.No | BHMS College Name | Open | Open PwD | General EWS | General EWS PwD | OBC | OBC PwD | SC | SC PwD | ST PwD | ST | General EWS PwD | Total Seat |
| 1 | Govt Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Madurai, Tamil Nadu | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| BSMS College Name | |||||||||||||
| 1 | Govt. Siddha Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2. | Govt. Siddha Medical College, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 15 |
Tamil Nadu Ayush Counselling Fee Structure
Government Quota Tuition Fees
| Course | Fee Structure Fixed for Self-Financing Colleges (Per Annum) for the year 2022-2023 |
| BSMS/ BAMS | Rs. 1,25,000/- |
| BHMS | Rs.1,25,000/- |
Management Tuition Fees
| Course | Fee Structure for Management Quota seats in Self Financing Colleges (Per Annum) |
| BSMS | Rs. 2,50,000/- |
| BAMS | Rs. 2,50,000/- |
| BHMS | Rs .2,50,000/- |
AIQ Quota Tuition Fee
| Course | Fee Structure for All India Quota seats in Self Financing Colleges (Per Annum) |
| BSMS | Rs. 1,25,000/- |
| BAMS | Rs. 1,25,000/- |
| BHMS | Rs. 1,25,000/- |
Tamil Nadu Ayush Counselling Cutoff
To be eligible for further admissions, candidates must score at least a qualifying score in the NEET 2023 entrance exam.
SC/ ST/ OBC candidates must achieve at least the 40th percentile in order to be selected for AIQ and state Counselling.
Aspirants in the UR category must have a score in the 50th percentile or higher.
| Category | Percentile | NEET cut-off marks 2022 | NEET cut-off marks 2023 |
| UR/EWS | 50th percentile | 720 -130 | 720-137 |
| OBC | 40th Percentile | 136 -107 | 136-107 |
| SC | 40th Percentile | 136 -107 | 136-107 |
| ST | 40th Percentile | 136 -107 | 136-107 |
| UR / EWS &PH | 45th Percentile | 136 -121 | 136-121 |
| OBC & PH | 40th Percentile | 120 -107 | 120-107 |
| SC & PH | 40th Percentile | 120 -107 | 120-107 |
| ST & PH | 40th Percentile | 120 -108 | 120-107 |
Tamil Nadu Ayush Counselling FAQ's
What is the website for Tamil Nadu Ayush Counselling?
The website for Tamil Nadu Ayush Counselling is https://www.tnmgrmu.ac.in/
Who is in charge of the Ayush 2022 Counselling in Tamil Nadu?
Tamil Nadu Ayush Counselling will be conducted by the Tamil Nadu Directorate of Medical Education
Which kind of Tamil Nadu NEET Counselling would be held in 2022?
Admission Counselling for Tamil Nadu NEET 2022 would be done online.
Is Ayush Counselling 2022 already underway?
The AYUSH Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC) will begin accepting applications for NEET-UG 2022, the National Eligibility Cumulation Entrance Test for Undergraduates, for admission to BAMS, BUMS, BSMS, and BHMS programmes.
How many government BHMS colleges in Tamil Nadu has the Ministry approved?
The Ministry of Ayush has approved one BHMS College in Tamil Nadu.
What is the website for Ministry of Ayush?
The website for Ministry of Ayush is https://www.ccimindia.org/