Manipur AYUSH Counselling 2025

Manipur AYUSH Counselling will be conducted by the Directorate of Health Services, Government of Manipur and counselling is expected to start in the First Week of September (Tentative). Manipur 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. Candidates who appeared in the NEET exam will be eligible to participate in Manipur 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 Manipur. Counselling for these colleges starts with the candidate’s registration on the counselling conducting authority’s official website https://manipurhealthdirectorate.mn.gov.in/. Directorate of Health Services, Government of Manipur conducts counselling for 85% of seats in government & private AYUSH colleges in Manipur under State Quota. Counselling for the remaining 15% of seats in government & private colleges will be conducted by the AYUSH Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC) under All India Quota (AIQ).

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

Manipur AYUSH Counselling 2025 Highlight

Particulars	Details
Counselling Name	Manipur AYUSH Counselling
NEET Counselling Type	AYUSH UG Counselling
Counselling body	Directorate of Health Services, Government of Manipur
Entrance Exam	NEET Exam
Exam conducting authority	National Testing Agency (NTA)
NEET Exam Date	May 4, 2025
NEET Result Date	June 14, 2025
Manipur NEET 2025 Counselling Starting Date	First Week of September (Tentative)
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://manipurhealthdirectorate.mn.gov.in/
AACCC Counselling Official Website	https://aaccc.gov.in/ug-counselling/

Manipur AYUSH Counselling 2025 Schedule – State Quota

Events	Dates
Purchase of online application	To be announced
Last date to submit the application form	To be announced
Issue of acknowledgement	To be announced
Round-1 Counselling	To be announced
Round-2 Counselling	To be announced

Manipur AYUSH Counselling 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Criteria	Description
Citizenship	Must be an Indian national.
Residency	Should be a permanent resident of Manipur.
Age Requirement	Must adhere to the age limits specified by the counselling authority.
Educational Background	Completion of 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects, achieving at least 50% overall. SC/ST candidates require 40%, and PwD candidates need 45%.
Core Subjects	Completion of 10+2 education including Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English.
NEET Score	Must meet the minimum score requirement as outlined by the counselling authority.

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

Manipur AYUSH Counselling 2025

Manipur 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 Counselling 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 Health Services, Government of Manipur	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.

Manipur AYUSH Counselling 2025 Registration Process – State Quota

Registration:

• Candidates need to register themselves on the designated counselling portal (https://manipurhealthdirectorate.mn.gov.in/) within the specified timeframe.
• Provide personal and academic details, including the relevant documents, during the registration process.

Document Verification:

• Shortlisted candidates are required to visit the designated document verification centres.
• Submit original documents, including educational certificates, identity proof, domicile proof, and other relevant documents, for verification.
• The documents will be thoroughly checked for authenticity and eligibility verification.

Publication of Merit List:

• After the document verification process, a merit list is prepared based on the candidate’s eligibility criteria and performance in the qualifying examination.
• The merit list is published on the official website or at designated locations, indicating the ranks of the candidates.

Choice Filling:

• Eligible candidates can log in to the counselling portal using their credentials and exercise their choice-filling options.
• They can select their preferred Ayush courses and institutions from the available options.
• Candidates are advised to carefully consider their choices and prioritize them as per their preferences.

Seat Allotment:

• Based on the merit rank, choices filled, and availability of seats, the counselling authority conducts the seat allotment process.
• The authority uses a computerized system to allocate seats to the candidates.
• Seat allotment results are published on the official website or through other designated means.
• Candidates can check their allotment status using their login credentials.

Reporting to Allotted Institution:

• Candidates who are allotted seats must report to the respective institution within the specified timeframe.
• They need to carry the necessary documents, including the allotment letter, and complete the admission formalities.
• Candidates are required to pay the prescribed fees and submit the required documents for verification.
• Failure to report within the specified timeframe may result in the cancellation of the allotted seat.

Second Round of Counselling (if applicable):

• If there are vacant seats after the first round, a second round of counselling may be conducted.
• Eligible candidates who did not participate in the first round or wish to upgrade their allotted seats can participate in this round.
• The process of choice filling, seat allotment, and reporting to the allotted institution is repeated for the second round.

Manipur AYUSH Counselling Fee

Category	Fee Rs.
OC/BC	Rs.650/-
SC/ST	Rs. 400/-

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 2025 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 2025-qualified candidates are eligible to apply.	1. Registration for AACCC-UG Counselling. 2. Payment of Counselling 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 2025 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 Counselling (The candidates who participated in the 1st Round need not register again). 2. Payment of Counselling 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 2025 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 Counselling (Those candidates who participated in the 1st Round/2nd Round need not register again).2. Payment of Counselling 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 Counselling

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 2025 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 2025 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.

Manipur AYUSH Counselling 2025 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 the competent authority (if applicable)
• 6. Caste Certificate issued by the competent authority (if applicable)
• 7. Latest Income Certificate (if applicable)
• 8. Certificate concerning Benchmark Disabilities issued by the competent authority (Medical Board of PGIMS, Rohtak)
• 9. Certificate of Dependent of Freedom Fighters issued by the competent authority (if applicable).
• 10. Certificate of ESM issued by the 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 Manipur

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

Manipur AYUSH Counselling 2025 Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is the starting date for Manipur AYUSH Counselling for the year 2025?

A1: The Manipur AYUSH Counselling is expected to commence in the first week of September 2025. This date is tentative and subject to change as per the counselling authority’s schedule.

Q2: Which authority is responsible for conducting the Manipur AYUSH Counselling?

A2: The Directorate of Health Services, Government of Manipur, is responsible for conducting the Manipur AYUSH Counselling. This authority handles the admission process for AYUSH courses in the state.

Q3: What are the courses available through Manipur AYUSH Counselling?

A3: The Manipur AYUSH Counselling offers admission to various AYUSH courses, including BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery), BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery), BUMS (Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery), BSMS (Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery), and BNYS (Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences).

Q4: Are there any government or private AYUSH colleges in Manipur?

A4: As per the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) and the National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH), there are currently no government or private AYUSH colleges in Manipur. Candidates from Manipur can participate in the AACCC counselling for All India Quota seats to secure admission to AYUSH colleges located in other states.