Jharkhand AYUSH Counselling 2025

Jharkhand AYUSH Counselling will be conducted by the Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) and counselling is expected to start in the First Week of Sept 2024. Jharkhand 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 Jharkhand 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 60 seats, 05 BHMS Colleges with 320 seats in Jharkhand. Counselling for these colleges starts with the candidate’s registration on the counselling conducting authority’s official website https://jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in/. Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) conducts counselling for 85% of seats in government & private AYUSH colleges in Jharkhand 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 Jharkhand AYUSH Counselling including important dates, counselling process, registration fees, participating colleges, etc.

Jharkhand AYUSH Counselling 2025 Highlight

Particulars	Details
Counselling Name	Jharkhand AYUSH Counselling
NEET Counselling Type	AYUSH UG Counselling
Counselling body	Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB)
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
Jharkhand NEET 2024 Counselling Starting Date	First Week of Sept 2024
AACCC Counselling Date	To Be Announced
Courses to Pursue	BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS & BNYS
Total No. of Govt Seats	BAMS: 0 SeatsBHMS: 50 Seats
Total No. of Private Seats	BAMS: 60 SeatsBHMS: 280 Seats
State Counselling Official Website	https://jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in/
AACCC Counselling Official Website	https://aaccc.gov.in/ug-counselling/

Counselling Schedule – State Quota

Events	Dates
Online Application Form Submission	To be announced
Publication of Provisional State Merit List	To be announced
Objection on Provisional State Merit List (In case of any discrepancy/anomaly in the Candidate’s Merit Rank, the applicant must inform the Board for correction with supporting document(s) on Board’s e-mail ID: controller.jceceb@gmail.com	To be announced
Publication of Final State Merit List	To be announced
Starting date of Online Registration and Choice Filling for Seat Allotment	To be announced
Last date of Online Registration & Choice Filling for Seat Allotment	To be announced
Seat Allotment and Downloading of Provisional Seat Allotment Letter	To be announced
Documents Verification and Admission in the concerned Engineering Institute	To be announced

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria	Details
Nationality	Must be an Indian citizen
Domicile	Should possess a valid domicile certificate of Jharkhand
Age Limit	Minimum age of 17 years as of the year of admission
Academic Qualification	Must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination
	Should have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as main subjects
	Minimum aggregate marks of 50% in PCB (40% for reserved categories)
NEET-UG Score	Must have a valid NEET-UG score for the current academic year, and Should have possess the maximum qualifying percentile as per the category norms

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

Jharkhand AYUSH Counselling 

Jharkhand 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)	Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB)	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

• Go to the official Jharkhand AYUSH Counselling website: https://jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in/.
• Locate and click on the “Registration” or “Apply Now” link.
• Complete the registration form with your personal, academic, and contact details as required.
• Create a username and password for future access.
• Upload necessary documents, including the domicile certificate, NEET-UG scorecard, local resident certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), income and assets certificate (if applicable), disability certificate (if applicable), and any other relevant documents.
• Pay the registration fee using the available online payment options.
• Double-check the information you have entered to ensure its accuracy.
• Submit the registration form.

Counselling Process – State Quota

Step 1: Online Registration

• Visit the official Jharkhand AYUSH Counselling website.
• Complete the registration form with your personal, academic, and contact details.
• Upload required documents such as the domicile certificate, NEET-UG scorecard, local resident certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), income and assets certificate (if applicable), disability certificate (if applicable), and any other relevant documents.
• Pay the registration fee using the available online payment methods.
• Submit the registration form.

Step 2: Document Verification

• Wait for the conducting authority to verify the uploaded documents.
• The authority will review the documents to ensure they meet the specified requirements.

Step 3: Merit List Publication

• Check the official website or designated portal for the publication of the merit list.
• The merit list will display your rank based on NEET-UG scores and other relevant criteria.

Step 4: Choice Filling and Locking

• Log in to the counselling portal with your username and password.
• Select your preferred AYUSH colleges and courses from the available options.
• Prioritize your choices carefully.
• Review and make any necessary changes before locking your choices.
• Once locked, choices cannot be altered, so ensure you are satisfied with your selections.

Step 5: Seat Allotment

• Seats will be allocated based on the merit list and the choices you filled.
• The seat allotment results will be published on the official website or counselling portal.
• If you are allocated a seat, you can choose to accept it or opt for an upgrade.

Step 6: Reporting to Allotted College

• If you accept the allotted seat, follow the provided instructions to report to the allotted college within the specified timeframe.
• Complete the admission formalities, pay the required admission fee, and submit the necessary documents for verification.
• Failure to report within the deadline may lead to the cancellation of your allotted seat.

Step 7: Counselling Round 2 (If applicable)

• If there are vacant seats after the first round of counselling, a second round may be conducted.
• Eligible candidates who did not participate in the first round or those wishing to upgrade their seats can participate in the second round.

Counselling Registration Fees

Category	Applicable Fee
General/EWS/BC-I/13C-II	Rs. 500.00
SC/ST/Female Candidate of all categories	Rs. 250.00

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.

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 Jharkhand 

List of BAMS Colleges

Name and Address of the BAMS College	College Type	Establishment  Year	Intake	Fees
Suryamukhi Dinesh Ayurved Medical College & Hospital, Ranchi	Private	1980	60	Rs.2,50,000/-

List of BHMS Colleges

Name and Address of the BHMS College	College Type	Establishment  Year	Intake	Fees
State Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital Godda Jharkhand	Government	2002	50	Rs.16,200
Arogyam Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Garhwa	Private	2021	30	Will Be Notified Soon
Devki Mahavir Homoeopathic Medical College & Research Hospital	Private	2010	50	Rs. 1,65,000/-
Mihijam Jamtara Homeopathic College and Hospital	Private	1974	50	Will Be Notified Soon
Maa Kalawati Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Rajaulatu, Namkum	Private	2012	100	Will Be Notified Soon
Singhbhum Homoeopathic Medical College Jamshedpur	Private	1953	50	Will Be Notified Soon

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jharkhand AYUSH Counselling?

Jharkhand AYUSH Counselling is the process through which admissions to AYUSH (Ayurveda, Homoeopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Naturopathy) courses in Jharkhand are conducted. The counselling is based on the NEET-UG exam results and is organized by the Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB).

When will Jharkhand AYUSH Counselling 2024 begin?

The counselling for Jharkhand AYUSH 2024 is expected to start in the first week of September 2024.

Which authority is responsible for conducting the counselling?

The Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) is responsible for conducting the Jharkhand AYUSH Counselling.

How is the merit list published?

The merit list will be published on the official JCECEB website or designated portal, displaying ranks based on NEET-UG scores and other applicable criteria.

How is the seat allotment process conducted?

Seats are allocated based on the merit list and the preferences filled by candidates. The results are published on the official website, and candidates must report to their allotted college for further admission steps.