Daman and Diu AYUSH Counseling 2025

Daman and Diu AYUSH Counselling will be conducted by the Directorate of Medical & Health Services, Daman and counselling is expected to start from the First 2nd week of June. Daman and Diu 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 Daman and Diu AYUSH Counselling.

As per the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) and the National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH) there are no Government and Private Colleges in Daman and Diu. Counselling for these colleges starts with the candidate’s registration on the counselling conducting authority’s official website https://daman.nic.in/. Directorate of Medical & Health Services, Daman conducts counselling for 85% of seats in government & private AYUSH colleges in Daman and Diu under State Quota. Counselling for the remaining 15% of seats in government & private colleges will be conducted by AYUSH Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC) under All India Quota (AIQ).

This article has a detailed overview of Daman and Diu AYUSH Counselling including important dates, the counselling process, registration fees, participating colleges, etc.

Daman and Diu AYUSH Counseling 2025 Highlights

Particulars	Details
Counselling Name	Daman and Diu AYUSH Counselling
NEET Counselling Type	AYUSH UG Counselling
Counselling body	Directorate of Medical & Health Services, Daman
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
Daman and Diu NEET 2024 Counselling Starting Date	2nd week of June
AACCC NEET Counselling Date	To Be Announced
Courses to Pursue	BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS & BNYS
Total No. of Govt Seats	0
Total No. of Private Seats	0
State Counselling Official Website	https://daman.nic.in/
AACCC Counselling Official Website	https://aaccc.gov.in/ug-counselling/

Counselling Schedule – State Quota

Ayush UG Round 1 Counselling Event	Dates
Registration/ Payment	To be announced
Choice filling/ Locking	To be announced
Verification	To be announced
Seat allotment	To be announced
Provisional result	To be announced
Final result	To be announced
Reporting to the allotted institute	To be announced
Ayush UG Round 2 Counselling Event	Dates
Fresh Registration/ Payment	To be announced
Choice filling/ Locking	To be announced
Result	To be announced
Reporting to the allotted institute	To be announced
Ayush UG Mop UP Round Counselling Event	Dates
Registration/ Payment	To be announced
Choice filling/ Locking	To be announced
Verification	To be announced
Seat allotment	To be announced
Result	To be announced
Reporting to the allotted institute	To be announced
Ayush UG Counselling Stray vacancy round	Dates
Seat allotment process	To be announced
Result	To be announced
Reporting to the allotted institute	To be announced

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria	Details
Qualifying Entrance Exam	Applicants must have cleared the NEET Entrance Examination to be eligible.
Nationality	Candidates must be Indian citizens.
Age Requirement	Candidates must have completed 17 years of age as of December 31, 2024.
Domicile	Candidates must be residents of Daman and Diu.
Education Qualification	Completion of 10+2 level with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as compulsory subjects. Minimum aggregate marks required: 50% (General category), 40% (SC/ST category), and 45% (PwD candidates).

NEET 2024 Cut-Off

Category	Cut-Off Percentile	NEET cut-off 2023	NEET cut-off 2024
UR/EWS	50th Percentile	720-137	720-164
OBC	40th Percentile	136-107	163-129
SC	40th Percentile	136-107	163-129
ST	40th Percentile	136-107	163-129
UR/EWS-PwD	45th Percentile	136-121	163-146
OBC-PwD	40th Percentile	120-107	145-129
SC-PwD	40th Percentile	120-107	145-129
ST-PwD	40th Percentile	120-107	141-129

Daman and Diu AYUSH Counselling

Daman and Diu 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)	Directorate of Medical & Health Services, Daman	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

Counselling Registration

• Step 1: Visit the official website for AYUSH Counseling in Daman & Diu.
• Step 2: Create an account by providing your personal details, NEET roll number, and contact information.
• Step 3: Verify your account using the link or code sent to your email or phone.
• Step 4: Log in to your account using the username and password you created.
• Step 5: Fill in your personal and academic details.
• Step 6: Choose your preferred AYUSH colleges and courses in Daman & Diu.
• Step 7: Lock your choices to confirm them.
• Step 8: Pay the Counseling fee online if required.
• Step 9: Upload necessary documents for verification, such as NEET scorecard and educational certificates.
• Step 10: Seat allotment will be done based on your NEET scores and choices.
• Step 11: If you are allotted a seat, report to the college within the given time for further admission formalities.

Counselling Process – State Quota

Step 1: Registration: Candidates need to register for the counselling process by creating an account on the official website designated for counselling. They will provide personal information, contact details, and any necessary documents for verification.

Step 1: Document Verification: After registration, candidates submit their relevant documents for verification. These documents may include educational certificates, identity proof, and other required documents.

Step 2: Choice Filling: Candidates are given a chance to choose their preferred colleges and courses from the available options. They prioritize their choices based on their preferences.

Step 3: Locking Choices: Once candidates have made their selections, they must lock their choices to confirm their preferences. After locking, they cannot make changes.

Step 4: Seat Allotment: Based on various factors such as eligibility, merit, and availability of seats, the counselling authority allocates seats to the candidates in their preferred colleges and courses.

Step 5: Reporting to Allotted College: Candidates who are satisfied with their allotted seats must report to the respective colleges within the specified time frame to complete admission formalities.

Step 5: Payment of Fees: Candidates need to pay the required fees for admission, tuition, and other charges as per the college’s guidelines.

Step 5: Document Submission: Candidates must submit all required documents and certificates to the college for verification and enrollment.

Step 6: Second Round Counseling (if applicable): In some cases, a second round of counselling may be conducted for vacant seats or candidates who wish to change their choices.

Step 7: Commencement of Classes: After completing all the formalities, candidates begin their academic journey by attending classes in their allotted colleges.

Documents Required

• Admit Card
• Scorecard or Rank Letter
• Class 10 certificate and mark sheet (for date of birth)
• Class 12 certificate and mark sheet
• ID proof (Aadhar/PAN Card/Driving License/Passport)
• Eight passport-size photographs
• Provisional Allotment Letter
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• PwD Certificate (if applicable)

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 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.

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 in AYUSH Colleges in Daman and Diu

As per NCISM and NCH, currently, there are no Private or Government AYUSH Colleges in Daman and Diu. Candidates from Daman and Diu can be admission to the nearby state by participating in AACCC Counselling for All India Quota Seats.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When is the Daman and Diu AYUSH Counselling expected to start?

A: The Daman and Diu AYUSH Counselling is expected to start in the second week of June 2024.

Q: Are there any government or private AYUSH colleges in Daman and Diu?

A: No, there are currently no government or private AYUSH colleges in Daman and Diu. Candidates from Daman and Diu can participate in the AACCC Counselling for All India Quota seats to gain admission to AYUSH courses in other states.

Q: What are the eligibility criteria for participating in Daman and Diu AYUSH Counselling?

A: Candidates must be Indian citizens, residents of Daman and Diu, and have passed the NEET Entrance Examination. Additionally, they must have completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as compulsory subjects. The minimum aggregate marks required are 50% for the General category, 40% for the SC/ST category, and 45% for PwD candidates.

Q: How is the seat allocation conducted in Daman and Diu AYUSH Counselling?

A: Seat allocation is conducted based on the candidate’s NEET score, eligibility, merit, and the availability of seats. The process includes registration, document verification, choice filling, and locking of choices. Once seats are allocated, candidates must report to the allotted college within the specified time for further admission formalities.

Q: What documents are required for the Daman and Diu AYUSH Counselling process?

A: The required documents include the NEET Admit Card, Scorecard, Class 10 and 12 certificates and mark sheets, ID proof (Aadhar, PAN Card, etc.), eight passport-size photographs, a provisional allotment letter, and any applicable caste or PwD certificates.