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    BAMS Counselling 2026: Dates, Registration, Choice Filling, Seat Matrix

    BAMS Counselling 2026: Dates, Registration, Choice Filling, Seat Matrix

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    Shamshad Ali DarUpdated on 23 Jan 2026, 10:29 AM IST

    The Ayush Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC) conducts BAMS 2026 counselling for 15% of All India Quota seats. Candidates who qualify NEET UG exam need to register and complete the choice filling in online mode for BAMS counselling 2026 at aaccc.gov.in. A link to register for BAMS counselling 2026 will be provided here once available.

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    1. BAMS Counselling 2026 Overview
    2. BAMS Counselling 2026 Important Dates
    3. BAMS Counselling 2026 Eligibility Criteria
    4. AACCC BAMS Counselling 2026: Centralised Counselling
    5. BAMS Counselling Merit List 2026
    BAMS Counselling 2026: Dates, Registration, Choice Filling, Seat Matrix
    bams counselling

    BAMS 2026 counselling is conducted based on NEET UG scores in three rounds, followed by a stray vacancy round. Aspirants will have to register online by entering their personal, academic, NEET UG and other required details. BAMS NEET counselling 2026 will be conducted for admission to government colleges, central universities, national institutes, private colleges, and 100% seats in deemed universities. The 85% state quota seats will be filled through respective state counselling authorities. To know more details on admission to BAMS NEET counselling dates, rounds, procedure, and seat allotment results, check the article below.

    BAMS Counselling 2026 Overview

    Particulars

    Details

    Course name

    Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)

    Counselling mode

    Online

    Eligibility criteria

    Same as NEET eligibility criteria

    BAMS 2026 counselling conducting authority

    AYUSH Admission Central Counselling Committee (AACCC)

    Official website

    aaccc.gov.in

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    BAMS Counselling 2026 Important Dates

    Aspirants can check the NEET counselling 2026 BAMS important dates from the table mentioned below.

    NEET BAMS 2026 counselling dates

    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

    BAMS 2 AYUSH 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 counselling 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

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    BAMS Counselling 2026 Eligibility Criteria

    Students who secured the minimum cut-off marks in the NEET UG will be eligible for BAMS counselling 2026. Check the basic eligibility criteria below:

    • A candidate must have passed 10+2 or its equivalent examination from a recognised board with subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English.

    • Aspirants should have scored a minimum of 50% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (40% marks for reserved category students)

    • Candidates must qualify NEET UG exam

    • The minimum age shall be 17 years as on December 31, 2026

    • There is no upper age limit.

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    AACCC BAMS Counselling 2026: Centralised Counselling

    The AYUSH Admission Central Counselling Committee will conduct the BAMS counselling online for All India Quota seats in government-aided institutes, central universities, national institutes, private colleges, and 100% of seats in deemed universities. The authority conducts aaccc.gov.in AYUSH counselling for courses such as BAMS/BUMS/BHMS through NEET UG scores. The counselling is conducted in 3 rounds for 15% AIQ seats, followed by a mop-up round.

    The eligible candidates will have to fill out their choices of colleges and courses as per their preferences and lock them in within the stipulated time. Candidates who fail to lock their choices before the last date, their filled choices will be locked automatically. The AACCC will release the BAMS seat allotment list after the conclusion of each round. The BAMS admission is granted on the filled preferences, availability of seats, NEET UG rank, reservation criteria, and other factors.

    BAMS AYUSH Counselling 2026: State Counselling

    The BAMS counselling 2026 along with other AYUSH courses will be conducted by state authorities for 85% of state quota seats. The BAMS admission will be based on the NEET 2026 merit list wherein each state which offers AYUSH courses will conduct its own separate counselling in accordance with their respective rules and regulations. Candidates need to check the eligibility criteria by visiting the official website of the particular institute in their respective states they wish to take admission in.

    Documents required for BAMS counselling 2026

    The following documents are required for BAMS counselling.

    • Class 10 mark sheet

    • Class 12 mark sheet

    • NEET result

    • Caste certificate (if applicable)

    • Disability certificate (if applicable)

    • NEET admit card

    • A valid ID proof

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    BAMS Counselling Merit List 2026

    The BAMS AYUSH merit list is released on the official website. The merit list will include names of only the qualified candidates who have submitted their registration forms. The BAMS merit list will be based on the NEET UG score, AIR, cut-off scores, eligibility criteria and other factors. The merit list will include the name of the candidate, the All India rank, and the NEET 2026 score. Aspirants whose names appear on the merit list will have to appear for the counselling rounds. During the counselling process, aspirants must provide their courses and college preferences. The AACCC will release the merit list for 15% All India Quota seats and state authorities will release the merit list for the remaining 85% state quota seats.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Who is the competent authority to conduct BAMS NEET counselling?
    A:

    The AYUSH Admission Central Counselling Committee (AACCC) is responsible for conducting BAMS counselling along with other AYUSH courses. 

    Q: Which exam is mandatory for BAMS counselling 2026?
    A:

    Aspirants need to qualify the NEET UG exam to appear in the BAMS AYUSH counselling 2026.

    Q: What qualifications are required for BAMS counselling?
    A:

    The qualifications prescribed by the AACCC including educational, passing marks, age and other factors are required for BAMS counselling.

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