AACCC AYUSH UG Counseling 2026: Complete Guide to Schedule, Eligibility, Fees, Seat Matrix & College List

The AYUSH Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC), functioning under the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) and the National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH), Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, conducts the All India Quota online counseling for admission to undergraduate AYUSH courses — BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS and B.Pharm (Ayurveda) — for the academic year 2026-27. If you have qualified NEET (UG) 2026 and want to secure a seat through AACCC AYUSH UG Counseling 2026, this guide covers everything: the official schedule, eligibility criteria, registration fee, reservation policy, the provisional seat matrix process, and a complete, state-wise list of participating Government, Government-Aided, Deemed University and Central University/National Institute AYUSH colleges.

Quick Facts: AACCC AYUSH UG Counseling 2026

What is AACCC AYUSH UG Counseling?

AACCC-UG e-Counseling is the centralized online process for admission to All India Quota seats of BAMS, BSMS, BUMS and BHMS courses under Government, Government-Aided, Central Universities (CU), National Institutes (NI) and Deemed Universities (DU), along with B.Pharm (Ayurveda) seats at the Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda (ITRA), Jamnagar, for the academic year 2026-27. Every candidate must register only through the official AACCC portal (https://aaccc.gov.in/); applications submitted through any other mode are summarily rejected.

• Candidates should use the same mobile number and e-mail ID submitted during NEET (UG) 2026 registration.
• Application data is pre-populated from the NTA NEET (UG) 2026 portal and cannot be edited by AACCC.
• A candidate can submit the AACCC-UG registration/application form only once; multiple submissions lead to debarment.
• Registration opens afresh at the start of Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 and the Stray Vacancy Round (SVR-I).

Eligibility Criteria for AACCC AYUSH UG Counseling 2026

Admission is governed by the eligibility norms fixed by the Central Government / NCISM / NCH along with qualifying NEET (UG) 2026 marks.

• Candidate must have a valid NEET (UG) 2026 score/rank as prescribed by NCISM/NCH.
• 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB) from a recognized board, as per NCISM/NCH norms.
• For B.Pharm (Ayurveda) at ITRA, Jamnagar: minimum 50th percentile in NEET (UG) for General category; 40th percentile for SC/ST/OBC-NCL; 45th percentile for General-PwBD and 40th percentile for SC/ST/OBC-NCL PwBD candidates.
• Candidates should carefully review all Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the AACCC portal before registering, as they form a mandatory part of the counseling scheme.

Reservation Policy – AACCC AYUSH UG Counseling 2026

The following Central Government reservation policy applies to All India Quota seats under AACCC-UG counseling:

Note: Only castes/tribes listed in the Central List of the respective state (as published by the Government of India) are eligible for SC/ST reservation under All India Quota. OBC candidates must be present in the Central OBC list; state-list-only OBCs are not eligible under AIQ.

Reservation Policy – AACCC AYUSH UG Counseling 2026

The following Central Government reservation policy applies to All India Quota seats under AACCC-UG counseling:

Note: Only castes/tribes listed in the Central List of the respective state (as published by the Government of India) are eligible for SC/ST reservation under All India Quota. OBC candidates must be present in the Central OBC list; state-list-only OBCs are not eligible under AIQ.

How to Register for AACCC AYUSH UG Counseling 2026 – Step by Step

AACCC AYUSH UG Counseling 2026 – Registration Fee & Security Money

The Registration Fee is non-refundable while the Security Money is refundable as per the counseling schedule, subject to the terms of the counseling scheme (forfeiture applies on non-reporting/withdrawal after allotment, as detailed in the official Information Bulletin).

AACCC AYUSH UG Counseling 2026 Schedule (Round-wise Dates)

The tentative AACCC-UG Counseling 2026 schedule for Round 1, Round 2 and Round 3 is given below. Always cross-check live dates on https://aaccc.gov.in/ as schedules may be revised.

Round 1 Schedule

Round 2 Schedule

Round 3 Schedule (tentative, refer to portal for final dates)

After Round 3, vacant seats under Deemed Universities are counted along with the online Stray Vacancy Round (SVR) for Govt./Govt. Aided/CU-NI colleges. There is no separate Stray Vacancy Round for Deemed Universities; SVR is conducted in two phases (SVR-I and SVR-II allotments).

AACCC AYUSH UG Seat Matrix 2026 – How to Check

The Provisional Seat Matrix showing state/category-wise vacant seats at each participating Government, Government-Aided, CU/NI and Deemed University AYUSH institute is published by AACCC in the “Current Events” section of the official portal (https://aaccc.gov.in/) before each round of choice filling. The seat matrix is virtual/provisional and reserved-category seats not opted by eligible candidates get converted as per the algorithm defined in the Counseling Scheme during Round 3. Candidates should download and study the latest seat matrix PDF before locking choices in every round, since numbers change round to round based on vacancies.

• Seat matrix is released separately for each round — Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 and SVR.
• It lists seats category-wise (UR/EWS/OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwBD) for every participating college and course.
• Deemed University seat matrix is published under a dedicated “Current Events” link on the AACCC website.
• Always plan your choice list using the latest official seat matrix rather than last year’s data, as seat numbers vary annually with NCISM/NCH approvals.

Complete List of AACCC AYUSH UG 2026 Participating Colleges (Government & Private)

Below is the complete, state-wise list of institutes participating in AACCC AYUSH UG Counseling 2026, as per the official Information Bulletin. Institutes are grouped by course (Ayurveda/BAMS, Homoeopathy/BHMS, Unani/BUMS, Siddha/BSMS, B.Pharm-Ayurveda) and by category — Government Institutes (fully government-run), Government-Aided Institutes, Deemed Universities (private, self-financed institutions granted deemed-to-be-university status) and Central Universities/National Institutes. Together this list covers all 180 AIQ-participating AYUSH colleges — both government medical colleges and private (deemed/aided) medical colleges — under AACCC.

Ayurveda (BAMS) — Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery

Government Institutes (67 colleges)

Government Aided Institutes (21 colleges)

Deemed Universities (Private) (10 colleges)

Central Universities / National Institutes (7 colleges)

Homoeopathy (BHMS) — Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine & Surgery

Government Institutes (37 colleges)

Government Aided Institutes (7 colleges)

Deemed Universities (Private) (9 colleges)

Central Universities / National Institutes (2 colleges)

Unani (BUMS) — Bachelor of Unani Medicine & Surgery

Government Institutes (10 colleges)

Government Aided Institutes (4 colleges)

Deemed Universities (Private) (1 colleges)

Central Universities / National Institutes (1 colleges)

Siddha (BSMS) — Bachelor of Siddha Medicine & Surgery

Government Institutes (2 colleges)

Central Universities / National Institutes (1 colleges)

B. Pharm (Ayurveda) — Bachelor of Pharmacy (Ayurveda) – ITRA, Jamnagar

Government Institutes (1 colleges)

Important note on “private medical colleges”: Pure self-financing private AYUSH colleges (non-deemed) do NOT participate in AACCC-UG counseling — their seats are filled through respective State/UT AYUSH counseling authorities. The “private” institutes covered under AACCC are the Deemed Universities and Government-Aided colleges listed above, which participate for their All India Quota / full-quota seats through the central counseling process.

Documents Required for AACCC AYUSH UG Counseling 2026

• NEET (UG) 2026 Admit Card and Result/Rank Letter
• Class 10 and Class 12 Mark Sheets & Certificates (Date of Birth proof)
• Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS), if applicable, in the prescribed Central Government format
• PwBD Disability Certificate from a designated center, if applicable
• Medical Fitness Certificate in the prescribed format
• Passport-size photographs and valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar/Passport/other government ID)
• Counseling Fee payment receipt and any undertaking forms specified for the round.

Frequently Asked Questions – AACCC AYUSH UG Counseling 2026

1. What is AACCC AYUSH UG Counseling 2026?

Ans. It is the All India Quota online counseling conducted by the AYUSH Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC) under NCISM and NCH, Ministry of Ayush, for admission to BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS and B.Pharm (Ayurveda) courses in Government, Government-Aided, Central University/National Institute and Deemed University colleges for the academic year 2026-27.

1. Who is eligible for AACCC AYUSH UG Counseling 2026?

Ans. Candidates who have qualified NEET (UG) 2026 with the minimum percentile prescribed by NCISM/NCH and meet the 10+2 (PCB) eligibility criteria can register for AACCC-UG counseling.

1. How many rounds are there in AACCC AYUSH UG Counseling 2026?

Ans. There are three main rounds — Round 1, Round 2 and Round 3 — followed by a two-phase Stray Vacancy Round (SVR-I and SVR-II) for remaining vacant seats.

1. What is the registration fee for AACCC AYUSH UG Counseling 2026?

Ans. Rs. 21,000 for UR/EWS/OBC-NCL and Rs. 20,500 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates opting for Govt./Govt. Aided/CU/NI colleges; Rs. 55,000 for candidates opting for Deemed Universities (inclusive of refundable security money).

1. Where can I check the AACCC AYUSH UG seat matrix 2026?

Ans. The provisional seat matrix is published round-wise in the “Current Events” section of the official AACCC website, https://aaccc.gov.in/.

1. Do private AYUSH colleges participate in AACCC counseling?

Ans. Only Deemed Universities and Government-Aided colleges (which are privately/trust-run but recognized for AIQ seats) participate in AACCC. Purely self-financing private AYUSH colleges admit through State/UT counseling, not AACCC.

1. Can I upgrade my allotted seat in the next round?

Ans. Yes, subject to the upgradation rules defined in the AACCC Counseling Scheme — candidates already joined in Round 1 can opt for upgradation in Round 2, and so on, as per the eligibility fixed for that round.

1. Is the security money refundable in AACCC AYUSH UG Counseling?

Ans. Yes, the security money is refunded as per the counseling schedule unless forfeited due to non-reporting, withdrawal after allotment, or non-compliance with the counseling scheme.

1. What courses are covered under AACCC AYUSH UG Counseling 2026?

Ans. BAMS (Ayurveda), BHMS (Homoeopathy), BUMS (Unani), BSMS (Siddha) and B.Pharm (Ayurveda) at ITRA, Jamnagar.

1. How do I register for AACCC AYUSH UG Counseling 2026?

Ans. Visit https://aaccc.gov.in/, register using your NEET (UG) 2026 credentials, pay the counseling fee, fill and lock your choices before the deadline, and check your result on the scheduled date.