Chandigarh AYUSH Counselling 2025

Chandigarh AYUSH Counselling will be conducted by Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Chandigarh and counselling is expected to start in September 2025. Chandigarh AYUSH Counselling is conducted for admission in BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS & BNYS courses and admission is solely based on NEET Exam rank. The curriculum for these AYUSH courses aligns with the standards set by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) and the National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH), ensuring a complete education in traditional medical systems.  This year NEET Exam was conducted twice, the first exam was conducted on 5th May 2024 and the second exam was conducted on 23rd June 2024 and National Testing Agency (NTA) has declared results on 4th June & 30th June 2024 respectively. Candidates who appeared in the NEET exam will be eligible to participate in Chandigarh AYUSH Counselling.

As per the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) and the National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH) there are 01 BAMS Colleges with 100 seats and 01 BHMS Colleges with 50 seats in Chandigarh. Counselling for these colleges starts with the candidate’s registration on the counselling conducting authority’s official website http://gmch.gov.in/. Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Chandigarh conducts counselling for 85% of seats in government & private AYUSH colleges in Chandigarh under State Quota. Counselling for the remaining 15% of seats in government & private colleges will be conducted by AYUSH Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC) under All India Quota (AIQ).

This article has a detailed overview of Chandigarh AYUSH Counselling 2025 including important dates, counselling process, registration fees, participating colleges, etc.

Chandigarh Ayush Counselling Highlights

Particulars	Details
Counselling Name	Chandigarh AYUSH Counselling
Counselling Type	AYUSH UG Counselling
Counselling body	Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Chandigarh
Entrance Exam	NEET Exam
Exam conducting authority	National Testing Agency (NTA)
NEET Exam Date	May 5, 2024, and June 23, 2024
NEET Result Date	June 4, 2024, and June 30, 2024
Chandigarh AYUSH 2024 Counselling Starting Date	September 2024
AACCC Counselling Date	To Be Announced
Courses to Pursue	BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS & BNYS
Total No. of Govt Seats	BAMS: 0 SeatsBHMS: 0 Seats
Total No. of Private Seats	BAMS: 100 SeatsBHMS: 50 Seats
State Counselling Official Website	http://gmch.gov.in/
AACCC Counselling Official Website	https://aaccc.gov.in/ug-counselling/

Chandigarh AYUSH Counselling 2024 Schedule – State Quota

Events	Dates
Date of availability of prospectus online (PDF format only)	To be announced
Date of availability of application forms online	To be announced
Last date/time of submission of online application form and fees for all candidates (including Foreign Indian Student /NRI)	To be announced
Display of lists of Provisional eligible candidates according to their categories and List of deficient documents/discrepancies	To be announced
Last date for submission of documents to remove the deficiencies, if any	To be announced
Display of final list of provisionally Eligible Candidates according to their categories	To be announced
The First Counselling  for BHMS (General Category, Reserved SC/PwD) Venue: Auditorium, ‘O’ Block (Sarai Building). Govt. Medical Colleges Sector 32-A Chandigarh	To be announced
Commencement of Academic session for UG Courses	To be announced
MOP UP Round (If any seat is vacant)	To be announced
Last date up to which students can join	To be announced

Chandigarh AYUSH Counselling 2024 Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria	Description
Domicile	Applicants must be residents of Chandigarh.
Entrance Exam	Applicants must have passed the NEET Entrance Examination to be eligible.
Qualification	Applicants must have passed the 10+2 examination or an equivalent examination from a recognized institution.
Mandatory Subjects	Applicants must have completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as compulsory subjects.
Minimum Percentage	General category applicants must have a minimum of 50% in the qualifying examination.
	SC/ST category applicants must have a minimum of 40% in the qualifying examination.
	PwD (Persons with Disability) applicants must have a minimum of 45% in the qualifying examination.

NEET 2024 Cut-Off

Category	Cut-Off Percentile	NEET Cut-Off 2023	NEET Cut-Off 2024	No. Of Candidates
UR/EWS	50th Percentile	720-137	720-162	11,65,334
OBC	40th Percentile	136-107	161-127	1,00,876
SC	40th Percentile	136-107	161-127	34,420
ST	40th Percentile	136-107	161-127	14,414
UR/EWS-PwD	45th Percentile	136-121	151-144	469
OBC-PwD	40th Percentile	120-107	143-127	269
SC-PwD	40th Percentile	120-107	143-127	54
ST-PwD	40th Percentile	120-107	142-127	13

Chandigarh AYUSH Counselling 2024

Chandigarh AYUSH counselling is an important process for securing admission into AYUSH courses in the state. The counselling is categorized into two main types based on the overseeing authority and the quota of seats being filled. 

Type of AYUSH Counselling	Scope	Seat Allocation	Purpose
AACCC AYUSH Counselling	Conducted by the AYUSH Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC).	15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats in government & private AYUSH colleges. All seats in prestigious institutions in Central Universities & Deemed Universities.	To provide a centralized counselling process that allocates seats in government and certain high-profile institutions based on NEET scores.
State Counselling (State Quota)	Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Chandigarh	85% State Quota seats in government & private AYUSH colleges.	To manage the admission process for candidates within their respective states, ensuring regional students have access to local institutions.

Counselling Registration Process – State Quota

• Visit the GMCH Website: Go to the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) website: www.gmch.gov.in.
• Access the Admission Section: Navigate to the “Admission” section on the website.

• Candidate Registration: Click on “Candidate Registration”. Register by providing the required details. A confirmation email will be sent to your registered email address, including your Application ID.
• Candidate Login: Click on “Candidate login” and use your credentials to log in.
• Fill in Demographic Details: Fill in your demographic details and save the information.
• Fill Educational Qualification Details: Enter your educational qualification details and save the information.
• Select Course and Category: Select the desired course (BHMS) and your category. Save the information.
• Upload Photo and Signature: Upload your photograph and signature in JPG format (each file should be less than 50KB).
• Upload Certificates and Documents: Upload the required certificates/documents.
• Review Information: Review all the information filled in the previous steps to ensure it is accurate. Make any necessary corrections before final submission.
• Pay Online Fee: Pay the application fee online. Note that the fee will not be processed without completing the above-mentioned steps.
• Final Submission: After verifying all details, submit the application form. Ensure all entries are correct before the final submission.
• Print Application Form: To print the filled application form, click on “Print” after the final submission.

Chandigarh AYUSH Counselling 2024 Registration Fees

Category	Non-Refundable Amt Payable (INR)
SC category	500/- + Bank Charges, if any.
General & other categories	1000/- + Bank Charges, if any.
Foreign Indian Student / NRI Category	7000/- + Bank Charges, if any.

Counselling Process – State Quota

Step 1: Registration

• Action: Register on the designated counselling portal within the specified time frame.
• Details Required: Provide personal and academic details, including your NEET score.

Step 2: Document Verification

• Action: Visit the designated document verification centres.
• Documents Needed: Submit original documents such as educational certificates, NEET scorecards, domicile proof, identity proof, and other relevant documents for verification.

Step 3: Merit List Publication

• Action: After verification, the counselling authority prepares and publishes the merit list.
• Where to Find: The merit list will be available on the official website of the counselling authority.

Step 4: Choice Filling

• Action: Log in to the counselling portal to fill in your choices.
• Options: Select your preferred AYUSH courses and institutions from the available options.

Step 5: Seat Allotment

• Action: Based on merit ranks and filled choices, the counselling authority will conduct the seat allotment process.
• Results: Seat allotment results will be announced on the official website.

Step 6: Reporting to the Allotted Institution

• Action: Report to the institution where you have been allotted a seat within the specified time frame.
• Tasks: Complete admission formalities, pay the prescribed fees, and submit required documents.

Step 7: Second Round of Counseling (if applicable)

• Action: If there are vacant seats after the first round, a second round of counselling may be held.
• Eligibility: Candidates who did not participate in the first round or wish to upgrade their allotted seats can participate.

Step 8: Document Verification and Reporting for Subsequent Rounds

• Action: For candidates allotted seats in subsequent rounds, undergo document verification and report to the respective institutions according to the specified schedule.

AACCC UG Counselling Process

AACCC UG counselling process is structured into multiple rounds to ensure a systematic and fair allocation of seats to NEET-UG 2024 qualified candidates for AYUSH courses. The process involves registration, fee payment, choice filling, seat allotment, and physical reporting to the allotted college. Below is a table outlining the detailed process for each counselling round.

Round	Eligibility for Participation	Process
Round 1	Only NEET UG 2024-qualified candidates are eligible to apply.	1. Registration for AACCC-UG Counseling.2. Payment of Counseling Fee (Non-Refundable Registration Fee + Security Money).3. Choice filling and locking.4. Publication of Seat allotment list (Publication of result).5. Physical Reporting to the allotted college.
Round 2	NEET UG 2024 qualified candidates who have not registered in the 1st Round. Candidates registered for the 1st Round and were not allotted a seat. Candidates who opted for free exit in the 1st Round.d) Candidates who joined the allotted seat in the 1st Round and submitted willingness for upgradation in the 2nd Round.	1. Registration for AACCC-UG Counseling (The candidates who participated in the 1st Round need not register again).2. Payment of Counseling Fee includes Non-Refundable Registration Fee + Security Money (Need not pay by the candidates who already paid the counselling fee at the time of registration for 1st Round).3. Choice filling and locking.4. Publication of Seat allotment list (Publication of result).5. Physical Reporting to the allotted college.
Round 3	NEET UG 2024 qualified candidates who have not registered in the 1st & 2nd Round. b) Candidates who have already registered but were not allotted seats in the 1st & 2nd rounds. c) Candidates registered in the 1st Round/2nd Round & availed of Free Exit.d) Candidates joined in the 1st Round allotted seats and submitted willingness for upgradation but did not participate in the 2nd Round. e) Candidates joined in the 2nd Round allotted seat and submitted willingness for upgradation in the 3rd Round. f) Candidates who leave/resign the allotted seat in the 2nd Round, with forfeiture of Security money, three days before the commencement of the 3rd Round, can participate with payment of complete fees.	1. Registration for AACCC-UG Counseling (Those candidates who participated in the 1st Round/2nd Round need not register again).2. Payment of Counseling Fee includes Non-Refundable Registration Fee and Security Money (No need to pay by those candidates who have already paid the counselling fee at the time of registration for 1st Round /2nd Round).3. Choice filling and locking.4. Publication of Seat allotment list (Publication of result).5. Physical Reporting to the allotted college.
Stray Vacancy Round for AIQG/AIQGA/CU/NI	All registered candidates who have not been admitted to any of the seats through AACCC-UG counselling or counselling conducted by State/UTs are eligible for the Stray Vacancy Round.	There is no Fresh Registration in the Stray Vacancy Round. Candidates must submit willingness in the AACCC-UG portal to participate in the Stray Vacancy Round with an undertaking that they are not holding any UG (ASU&H) seats allotted through AACCC-UG counselling or counselling conducted by State/UTs.Option for choice filling is available in the Stray Vacancy Round.4. No upgradation is available from any of the 3 Rounds to the Stray Vacancy Round.
Stray Vacancy Round for Deemed University	All registered candidates who have not been admitted to any of the seats through AACCC-UG counselling or counselling conducted by State/UTs are eligible for the Stray Vacancy Round.	AACCC, M/o Ayush will send a list of eligible registered candidates to Deemed Universities, which is to be exercised strictly in order of merit in the Stray Vacancy Round. The seats are domicile-free, and only registered candidates of AACCC-UG counselling are eligible for admission.3. A List of ineligible candidates will be circulated to concerned State/UT counselling authorities, National Institutes/Central Universities/Deemed Universities to prohibit them from participating in any other AYUSH counselling (Central/State/UT/Nominated seat, etc.).

Note: It is mandatory for all candidates to take admission on their upgraded seats in the 3rd Round from Round 1 & 2 admitted seats. Such candidates, if not joined in the upgraded seats, are ineligible for any further AYUSH counselling (Central/State/UT/Central Pool Quota) and their security money will be forfeited.

Registration Fees & Security Money for AACCC UG Counseling

The registration fee is non-refundable, whereas the security fee is refundable under certain conditions. Below is a detailed table summarizing the registration and security fees for various categories and types of admissions.

Non-Refundable Registration Fee

Admission Type	Category	Amount
AIQ-Govt.-college/AIQ-Govt.-Aided-college/Central University/National Institute	UR/EWS/OBC-NCL candidates	Rs. 1000/-
AIQ-Govt.-college/AIQ-Govt.-Aided-college/Central University/National Institute	SC/ST/PwBD candidates	Rs. 500/-
Deemed University	All Categories	Rs. 5000/-

Refundable Security Fee

The refundable security fee will be refunded to candidates after joining the allotted college within the stipulated time mentioned in the schedule. If a candidate does not get a seat during all rounds of counselling, the security fee will be refunded to the bank account provided by the candidate at the time of registration for AACCC counselling.

Admission Type	Category	Amount
AIQ-Govt.-college/AIQ-Govt.-Aided-college/Central University/National Institute	All Categories	Rs. 10000/-
Deemed University	All Categories	Rs. 50000/-

Note: The non-refundable registration fee and the refundable security fee must be paid during the registration process for AACCC UG counselling.

Seat Allotment

AYUSH Counselling 2024 seat allotment is the process through which candidates are assigned seats in AYUSH courses (BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS, BNYS) based on their NEET UG rank, preferences, and availability of seats. The allotment is conducted in multiple rounds, including a mop-up round to fill any remaining vacancies. Once allotted a seat, candidates must download the allotment letter and report to the assigned college within the specified time for document verification and admission.

Reservation Policy

The Reservation Policy for AYUSH UG Counselling 2024 under state quota & All India Quota (AIQ) for seats in Government/Government Aided/National Institutes/Central Universities is as follows:

Category	Reservation Percentage – All India Quota
SC	15%
ST	7.50%
OBC-NCL	27%
GEN-EWS	10%
PwBD	5%

Candidates belonging to the Creamy Layer of OBC are not entitled to reservation benefits and are considered under the general (GEN) category, making them eligible only for open seats. The GEN-EWS reservation benefit is available only to those general category candidates who meet the criteria specified by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

Chandigarh AYUSH Counselling 2024 Documents Required

1. Matriculation/High School Certificate (10th)

2. 10+2/Intermediate/Senior Secondary School Examination Certificate & Detailed Marks Sheet.

3. Character Certificate issued by the school/institute last attended.

4. Resident Certificate (if applicable)

5. Certificate of bonafide resident issued by competent authority (if applicable)

6. Caste Certificate issued by competent authority (if applicable)

7. Latest Income Certificate (if applicable)

8. Certificate with respect to Benchmark Disabilities issued by competent authority (Medical Board of PGIMS, Rohtak)

9. Certificate of Dependent of Freedom Fighters issued by competent authority (if applicable).

10. Certificate of ESM issued by competent authority (if applicable).

11. Print out of Online Application form.

12. Provisional Allotment letter.

13. Proof of identification Aadhaar card / PAN Card / Driving license /Passport / Voter ID/Ration Card/any other (any two).

14. Four passport-size photographs against a white background (preferably the photograph used in NEET form).

15. NEET Exam Admit Card/Score Card

Participating AYUSH Colleges in Chandigarh

List of BAMS Colleges

Name and Address of the BAMS College	College Type	Establishment  Year	Intake	Fees
Shri Dhanwantry Ayurvedic College & Hospital, Chandigarh	Private	1975	100	Rs.1,50,000/-

List of BHMS Colleges

Name and Address of the BAMS College	College Type	Establishment  Year	Intake	Fees
Homoeopathic Medical College Hospital, Chandigarh	Private	1974	50	Rs. 85,000/-

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chandigarh AYUSH Counselling 2024?

Chandigarh AYUSH Counselling 2024 is the process managed by Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Chandigarh, for admission into AYUSH courses such as BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS, and BNYS. Admission is based on the NEET Exam rank.

When is the Chandigarh AYUSH Counselling 2024 expected to start?

The counselling process is expected to begin in September 2024.

What is the basis for admission in Chandigarh AYUSH Counselling?

Admission is based on the NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) Exam rank.

What is the official website for state quota counselling?

The official website for the state quota counselling is www.gmch.gov.in.

What is the official website for AACCC counselling?

The official website for the AYUSH Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC) is https://aaccc.gov.in/ug-counselling/.

What if I miss the first round of counselling?

If there are vacant seats after the first round, a second round of counselling may be conducted. Eligible candidates who missed the first round or wish to upgrade their seats can participate in the second round.