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    AACCC Counselling 2026: What "AACCC" Means and How It's Different From State AYUSH Counselling

    AACCC Counselling 2026: What "AACCC" Means and How It's Different From State AYUSH Counselling

    Ujjwal KirtiUpdated on 27 Aug 2026, 09:31 AM IST

    Every year, lakhs of NEET UG qualified candidates aim for a seat in Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, or Homoeopathy (AYUSH) undergraduate courses. AACCC is a constituted body under the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM), Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, to conduct AYUSH UG counselling for All India Quota (AIQ) seats in BAMS, BSMS, BUMS, and BHMS courses, along with AIQ seats of B.Pharm (Ayurveda). However, state AYUSH counselling is conducted by state authorities independently for the state quota admission to the AYUSH courses.

    This Story also Contains

    1. What is AACCC Counselling?
    2. AACCC Vs State AYUSH Counselling
    3. AACCC Counselling 2026: Eligibility and Registration
    4. AACCC Counselling vs State Counselling Process
    5. AACCC Counselling 2026: Reservation Policy
    AACCC Counselling 2026: What
    AACCC Counselling 2026: What "AACCC" Means and How It's Different From State AYUSH Counselling

    Candidates who are shortlisted as per the AYUSH NEET merit list are eligible for the counselling rounds. For AACCC counselling seat allotment, candidates have to register and complete the choice filling in online mode on the official website - aaccc.gov.in, whereas for state AYUSH counselling, candidates can apply on the specific state AYUSH counselling websites. To check the AACCC counselling process, seats covered, and how AACCC differs from State AYUSH counselling, read the full article below.

    What is AACCC Counselling?

    AACCC stands for the Ayush Admissions Central Counselling Committee. AACCC is the constituted body under the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM), Ministry of Ayush, Government of India. Along with the AIQ counselling for government colleges, AACCC conducts the counselling for other seats, which are mentioned below.

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    • 15% All India Quota UG (BAMS/BSMS/BUMS/BHMS) seats of Government/Government Aided institutes across all States/UTs

    • 100% BAMS seats of BHU, Varanasi

    • 100% BAMS seats of ITRA, Jamnagar (except nominated seats)

    • 100% BAMS seats of NIA, Jaipur and NIA, Panchkula (except nominated seats)

    • 100% BHMS seats of NIH, Kolkata (except nominated seats)

    • 100% UG seats of all Deemed Universities offering ASU&H courses

    • 100% BSMS seats of NIS, Chennai (except nominated seats)

    • 50% BAMS seats of AIIA, Goa; 50% seats of North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda & Folk Medicine Research, Pasighat; 50% BUMS seats of AMU, Aligarh; 50% BAMS & BHMS seats of NEIA&H, Shillong

    • AIQ seats of B.Pharm (Ay.) at ITRA, Jamnagar

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    AACCC Vs State AYUSH Counselling

    Candidates must know that the state AYUSH counselling authorities manage admissions to the 85% state quota seats in government and government-aided colleges within their own state and private college seats. AACCC is the central body that conducts AACCC UG counselling 2026. Candidates have to register separately on the AACCC portal and on their respective state's counselling portal if they want to be considered for the AIQ and state quota seats. Check the difference between AACCC and state AYUSH counselling in the table below.

    AACCC vs State AYUSH Counselling: Differences

    Parameters

    AACCC Counselling

    State AYUSH Counselling

    Conducting authority

    AACCC, under NCISM, Ministry of Ayush

    Respective State/UT counselling authority

    Seats covered

    AIQ seats (15% of Govt./Govt. Aided), 100% Central Universities/National Institutes, 100% Deemed Universities, B.Pharm (Ay.) ITRA

    85% state quota of Govt./Govt. Aided colleges, private ASU&H colleges under AIQ (via state authority)

    Portal

    aaccc.gov.in

    Individual state portals

    Reservation policy

    Central Government norms (SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5%)

    State-specific reservation policy

    Domicile requirement

    Domicile free for AIQ seats

    Usually domicile based

    Rounds

    Round-1, Round-2, Round-3, Stray Round

    Varies by state

    AACCC Counselling 2026: Eligibility and Registration

    Only candidates who have qualified NEET UG exam are eligible to register for AACCC UG counselling. Candidates have to register in online mode at the official website. Applicants are advised to use the same details as used for the NEET UG registration. For state AYUSH counselling, candidates have to provide the domicile certificate. The registration for AACCC counselling is completed after submitting all the relevant details, uploading required documents and paying the fees.

    AACCC Counselling vs State Counselling Process

    AACCC conducts counselling in four rounds, which are round 1, round 2, round 3, and a stray vacancy round. For all the rounds, the counselling process includes registration, choice filling and locking, seat allotment processing, seat allotment, and physical reporting to the allotted college with original documents. The state AYUSH counselling process is the same as the AACCC counselling.

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    AACCC Counselling 2026: Reservation Policy

    AACCC follows the Central Government's reservation policy across all AIQ seats. Check the category reservation policy for the AYUSH counselling as mentioned below.

    • SC - 15%

    • ST - 7.5%

    • OBC-NCL - 27% (Non-Creamy Layer only)

    • GEN-EWS - 10%

    • PwBD - 5% (across categories, as per NCISM/NCH/ITRA guidelines)

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    Deemed Universities: Candidates must note that the UG seats at the deemed universities are domicile-free and unreserved, except that some of the institutes reserve seats specifically for Jain Minority, Muslim Minority, or similar categories.

    AACCC Counselling 2026: Fees, Security Deposit and Refund

    Selection of Counselling Type

    Category

    Non-Refundable Registration Fee

    Refundable Security Money

    AIQ-Govt. / AIQ-Govt. Aided / Central University / National Institute (CU/NI)

    UR/EWS/OBC-NCL

    Rs 1,000

    Rs 20,000

    AIQ-Govt. / AIQ-Govt. Aided / Central University / National Institute (CU/NI)

    SC/ST/PwBD

    Rs 500

    Rs 20,000

    Deemed University

    All Categories

    Rs 5,000

    Rs 50,000

    For AACCC counselling, candidates have the option for a free exit after Round 1. However, the security deposit is forfeited if a candidate does not join an allotted seat in Round 3 or the Stray Vacancy Round, does not join an upgraded seat, or withdraws after specified deadlines.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the full form of AACCC?
    A:

    AACCC stands for Ayush Admissions Central Counselling Committee, which conducts online counselling for specified AIQ and centrally administered AYUSH seats.

    Q: Does AACCC conduct counselling for private BAMS colleges?
    A:

    AACCC does not conduct counselling for the private Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, and Homoeopathy institutes. For private BAMS colleges, counselling is conducted by state AYUSH counselling bodies.

    Q: Is NEET required for AACCC UG counselling?
    A:

    Yes, NEET is mandatory for AACCC UG counselling.

    Q: Are AACCC and State AYUSH counselling the same?
    A:

    No. AACCC is a central counselling body for specified AYUSH seats, whereas state/UT counselling authorities conduct counselling for seats under their state quota.

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