Jammu and Kashmir AYUSH Counselling 2025

Jammu and Kashmir AYUSH Counselling will be conducted by the J&K Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (JKBOPEE) and counselling is expected to start from 2nd week of Sept. Jammu and Kashmir 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 Jammu and Kashmir AYUSH Counselling.

As per the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) and the National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH) there are 02 BAMS Colleges with 123 seats, and 04 BUMS Colleges with 220 seats in Jammu and Kashmir. Counselling for these colleges starts with the candidate’s registration on the counselling conducting authority’s official website https://www.jkbopee.gov.in. J&K Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (JKBOPEE) conducts counselling for 85% of seats in government & private AYUSH colleges in Jammu and Kashmir 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 Jammu and Kashmir AYUSH Counselling including important dates, counselling process, registration fees, participating colleges, etc.

Jammu and Kashmir AYUSH Counselling Highlight

Particulars	Details
Counselling Name	Jammu and Kashmir AYUSH Counselling
NEET Counselling Type	AYUSH UG Counselling
Counselling body	J&K Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (JKBOPEE)
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
Jammu and Kashmir NEET 2024 Counselling Starting Date	2nd week of Sept
AACCC Counselling Date	To Be Announced
Courses to Pursue	BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS & BNYS
Total No. of Govt Seats	BAMS: 63 SeatsBUMS: 120 Seats
Total No. of Private Seats	BAMS: 60 SeatsBUMS: 100 Seats
State Counselling Official Website	https://www.jkbopee.gov.in
AACCC Counselling Official Website	https://aaccc.gov.in/ug-counselling/

 Provisional Selection List of the candidates for admission to BAMS /BUMS/BPTCourses-2024 in the Government / Private Colleges/Institutions of the UT of J&K after conduct of Physical Counseling.

Counselling Schedule – State Quota

Counselling Schedule for Round One

Admission Programme	From	To
Mock Exercise of Filling Online Preference Forms	To Be Announced	To Be Announced
Actual filling up of preference forms	To Be Announced	To Be Announced
Fee Submission	To Be Announced	To Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria	Description
Nationality	Candidates must be Indian citizens or fulfil the specified residency criteria.
Educational Qualifications	Applicants must have completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects with a minimum of 50% marks, with 40% marks essential for SC/ST applicants and 45 % needed for PwD candidates.
Age Limit	There may be an age limit specified for candidates applying for Ayush courses. The age criteria can vary depending on the category of candidates.
Entrance Exam	Candidates may need to appear for a relevant entrance exam, such as NEET or a state-level Ayush entrance exam, and the eligibility may be based on scores.
Domicile Requirements	Candidates may need to provide proof of domicile or residency in Jammu and Kashmir or fulfil the specified requirements.

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

Jammu and Kashmir AYUSH Counselling

Jammu and Kashmir 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)	J&K Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (JKBOPEE)	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.

Jammu and Kashmir Counselling Process – State Quota

1. Candidate Registration

• Website: Candidates must register on the official website of the Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (JKBOPEE) at https://www.jkbopee.gov.in.
• Timeline: Registration must be completed within the specified timeframe as announced by the JKBOPEE.

2. Document Verification

• Verification Centers: Candidates are required to visit designated verification centres with their original documents and photocopies.

3. Merit List Publication

• Preparation: The counselling authority prepares a merit list based on the candidates’ educational qualifications, entrance exam scores (if applicable), and reservation criteria.
• Publication: The merit list is published on the official JKBOPEE website.

4. Choice Filling and Locking

• Portal Access: Eligible candidates can log in to the counselling portal to select their preferred AYUSH courses and institutions.
• Choices: Candidates must fill in their choices of courses and colleges and lock their preferences before the deadline.

5. Seat Allotment (Round 1)

• Allocation: Seats are allotted based on the candidates’ choices and their merit rank.
• Result Publication: The seat allotment result is published online on the JKBOPEE website.

6. Reporting to Allotted College (Round 1)

• Decision: Candidates who are allotted a seat must either accept the seat and report to the college or reject the seat.
• Formalities: Those accepting the seat must complete the admission formalities at the allotted college, which includes paying the admission fees and submitting the required documents.

7. New Registration (Round 2)

• Eligibility: Candidates who did not register in the first round can register in the second round.

8. Fresh Choice Filling and Locking (Round 2)

• Process: Similar to the first round, candidates need to fill and lock their choices for courses and colleges.

9. Seat Allotment (Round 2)

• Allocation: The seat allotment process for the second round follows the same procedure as the first round.
• Result Publication: The result is published online.

10. Reporting to Allotted College (Round 2)

• Finality: Candidates allotted a seat in the second round (15% AIQ Quota) are not permitted to vacate their seats as per Supreme Court orders.
• Formalities: Candidates must report to the allotted college and complete the admission formalities to secure their admission.

Counselling Registration Fees

Category	Counselling fee
All	Rs.1500/-

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 any 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 AYUSH Colleges in Jammu and Kashmir 

List of BAMS Colleges

Name of BAMS College	College Type	Establishment Year	Seat Intake	Fees
Government Ayurvedic Medical College, Jammu	Government	2017	63	Rs.26,250/-
Jammu Institute of Ayurved & Research, Jammu	Private	1999	60	Rs.2,50,000

List of BUMS Colleges

Name of BAMS College	College Type	Establishment Year	Seat Intake	Fees
Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine (RRIUM)	Government	2016	60	Rs.1,10,000/-
Government Unani Medical College & Hospital, Shalateng	Government	2021	60	Rs.1,10,000/-
Unani Medical College Institute of Asian Medical Sciences Srinagar	Private	1993	40	Rs.1,75,000
Kashmir Tibbia College Hospital & Research Center, Srinagar	Private	1995	60	Rs.1,75,000

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jammu and Kashmir AYUSH Counselling?

Jammu and Kashmir AYUSH Counselling is conducted by the J&K Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (JKBOPEE) for admission into BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS & BNYS courses in government and private colleges within the state.

When will Jammu and Kashmir AYUSH Counselling 2024 start?

The counselling is expected to start from the 2nd week of September 2024.

What are the eligibility criteria for Jammu and Kashmir AYUSH Counselling?

To be eligible, you must be an Indian citizen or fulfil specified residency criteria. Have completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as compulsory subjects with a minimum of 50% marks  (40% for SC/ST, 45% for PwD). Qualify in the NEET 2024 exam.

Where can I register for Jammu and Kashmir AYUSH Counselling?

You can register online on the official website of JKBOPEE: https://www.jkbopee.gov.in/

What is the registration fee for Jammu and Kashmir AYUSH Counselling?

The registration fee is expected to be around Rs. 1500/-.

How is the seat allotment done in Jammu and Kashmir AYUSH Counselling?

Seat allotment is based on your NEET score, filled choices, and availability of seats. Multiple rounds of counselling may be conducted.

What is the difference between State Quota and All India Quota (AIQ) in AYUSH Counselling?

JKBOPEE conducts counselling for 85% of State Quota seats in government & private AYUSH colleges in Jammu and Kashmir. The remaining 15% of seats are filled through the All India Quota (AIQ) counselling conducted by the AYUSH Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC).