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    BAMS Admission 2026 - Dates, Process, Eligibility, Cutoff, Age Limit

    BAMS Admission 2026 - Dates, Process, Eligibility, Cutoff, Age Limit

    Shamshad Ali DarUpdated on 21 Jan 2026, 04:47 PM IST

    The AACCC conducts the online counselling for BAMS or Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery admission in India. The BAMS admissions 2026 are granted through the AYUSH NEET counselling 2026. The Ayush Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC) conducts the BAMS admission 2026 for 15% of the All India Quota in government, central universities, national institutes, and private colleges, and 100% in deemed universities.

    This Story also Contains

    1. BAMS Admission 2026: Overview
    2. BAMS Admission 2026 - AIQ schedule
    3. BAMS Admission 2026 Eligibility Criteria
    4. BAMS Admission Process 2026
    5. BAMS Counselling 2026
    6. Is it possible to get BAMS admission 2026 without NEET?

    Admission to the BAMS course is granted on the basis of marks scored in NEET UG. The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is the single undergraduate entrance test for granting admission to medical, dental, AYUSH and veterinary courses across India. BAMS colleges in India enrol students based on NEET results. BAMS admission to the remaining 85% state quota seats is granted by the counselling authorities of the respective states. To know more details on BAMS admission 2026, eligibility, admission process and more, candidates must read the article below.

    BAMS Admission 2026: Overview

    Particulars

    Details

    Name of the course

    Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)

    Level of course

    Undergraduate

    Course duration

    5.5 years

    Eligibility

    10+2 with at least 50% marks from a recognised board

    Minimum age

    17 years

    Exam accepted

    National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET)

    Number of colleges

    220 (private colleges)

    53 government colleges

    BAMS Admission 2026 - AIQ schedule

    Check the NEET BAMS 2026 counselling dates in the below table.

    Events

    Dates

    BAMS Round 1 dates

    Verification of tentative seat matrix by AACCC

    To be announced

    AYUSH counselling registration

    To be announced

    Choice filling and locking

    To be announced

    Processing and seat allotment

    To be announced

    Seat allotment result

    To be announced

    Reporting at the allotted college

    To be announced

    Verification of joined candidate by AACCC

    To be announced

    Round 2 BAMS counselling schedule

    Verification of tentative seat matrix by AACCC

    To be announced

    Round 2 registration/ payment

    To be announced

    Choice filling and locking

    To be announced

    Processing and seat allotment

    To be announced

    Seat allotment result

    To be announced

    Reporting at the allotted college

    To be announced

    Verification of joined candidate by AACCC

    To be announced

    BAMS admission 3rd round

    Verification of tentative seat matrix by AACCC

    To be announced

    Registration/ payment

    To be announced

    Choice filling and locking

    To be announced

    Processing and seat allotment

    To be announced

    Seat allotment result

    To be announced

    Reporting to allotted college

    To be announced

    Verification of joined candidate by AACCC

    To be announced

    BAMS Admission 2026 Eligibility Criteria

    Candidates fulfilling the eligibility requirements are eligible for BAMS admission. Check the BAMS admission eligibility criteria below:

    • Candidates must have passed 10+2 or its equivalent examination from a recognised board.

    • Aspirants should have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in the qualifying exam.

    • Aspirants must have scored at least 50% marks in Class 12. For reserved category candidates, the minimum marks required are 40%.

    • The minimum age shall be 17 years as on December 31 in the year admission.

    • There is no upper age limit.

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    BAMS Admission Process 2026

    Candidates need to qualify NEET UG in order to get BAMS admission. Aspirants who secure the NEET cutoff marks and percentile are eligible for BAMS counselling. Candidates have to fill out their choices of colleges and courses before the last date. The BAMS admission is granted on the preferences filled by candidates, availability of seats, NEET UG rank, reservation criteria, and other factors.

    Documents required for MBBS admission

    • NEET admit card

    • NEET scorecard

    • Class 10 certificate and mark sheet

    • Class 12 certificate and mark sheet

    • Caste certificate (if applicable)

    • PwD certificate (if applicable)

    • ID proof (Aadhar/PAN Card/Driving License/Passport)

    • Eight passport-size photographs

    • Provisional allotment letter

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    BAMS Counselling 2026

    The AYUSH Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC) conducts the online counselling for 15% of All India Quota seats. Admission to BAMS for the remaining 85% state quota seats is conducted by respective state authorities for government colleges and all private institutes. The BAMS seat allocation will be determined by several factors, including the number of filled choices, NEET UG rank, availability of seats, and reservation criteria. The shortlisted candidates will have to report to the allotted college along with the original documents within the stipulated time.

    Is it possible to get BAMS admission 2026 without NEET?

    NEET entrance exam is conducted for admission to AYUSH courses, including BAMS, BUMS, BHMS in India. BAMS admission without NEET is possible. Various AYUSH colleges offer admission to students on the basis of 10+2 board exam results. Candidates need to have passed 12th with a minimum score of 50% marks for the general category and 40% for the reserved category.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: How is BAMS admission done in India?
    A:

    Candidates need to have the required eligibility criteria and qualify the NEET UG exam to apply for BAMS admission in India. 

    Q: What are the eligibility criteria for NEET BAMS?
    A:

    Students with 10+2 in the science stream with Physics, Chemistry, Biology subjects are eligible for the NEET BAMS admission 2026. The age must be 17 years as of December 31 in the year of admission.

    Q: Who conducts the NEET exam?
    A:

    The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the NEET UG exam.

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    Questions related to NEET

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    Have a question related to NEET ?

    Hi! As per the NEET eligibility criteria , you must be 17 years of age as on December 31 of the year of admission. As you will complete the age criteria, you can definitely appear for NEET 2027. Do check the other eligibility criteria and apply for the NEET 2027

    Hi Vishwajeet Nagare,

    To get the best marks in the NEET 2026 exam, you need to be perfect in the fundamentals, basics, syllabus topics. However you can still have time to score good marks. Follow the below link to reach high rank in NEET 2026.

    Link: https://medicine.careers360.com/articles/neet-preparation-tips

    Link: https://medicine.careers360.com/articles/tips-for-620-score-in-neet-2026-time-management-strategy-study-plan

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    The NEET qualifying cutoff for ST category was 143-113. For ST (PWD) , the cut off marks 2025 was 126-113. As you have not mentioned the closing rank for a particular college. Here, we have provided the college wise 2025 MBBS closing rank for ST category.

    Regards.

    With 400-500 score in NEET, securing MBBS admission at CMC Vellore is highly challenging for students. With such score, you can apply for allied health science courses offered by the institute.

    Regards,