Odisha AYUSH Counselling 2025

Odisha AYUSH Counselling will be conducted by the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) and counselling is expected to start in 2^nd Week of Aug 2025. Odisha 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 Odisha AYUSH Counselling.

As per the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) and the National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH) there are 3 BAMS Colleges with 235 seats, 6 BHMS Colleges with 266 seats, in Odisha. Counselling for these colleges starts with the candidate’s registration on the counselling conducting authority’s official website https://odishajee.com/. Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) conducts counselling for 85% of seats in government & private AYUSH colleges in Odisha 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 Odisha AYUSH Counselling including important dates, counselling process, registration fees, participating colleges, etc.

Odisha AYUSH Counselling 2025 Highlights 

Particulars	Details
Counselling Name	Odisha AYUSH Counselling
NEET Counselling Type	AYUSH UG Counselling
Counselling body	Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE)
Entrance Exam	NEET Exam
Exam conducting authority	National Testing Agency (NTA)
NEET Exam Date	May 4, 2025
NEET Result Date	June 14, 2025
Odisha NEET 2025 Counselling Starting Date	2nd Week of Aug 2025
AACCC Counselling Date	To Be Announced
Courses to Pursue	BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS & BNYS
Total No. of Govt Seats	BAMS: 75 SeatsBHMS: 156 Seats
Total No. of Private Seats	BAMS: 160 SeatsBHMS: 120 Seats
State Counselling Official Website	https://odishajee.com/
AACCC Counselling Official Website	https://aaccc.gov.in/ug-counselling/

Odisha AYUSH Counselling 2025 Schedule – State Quota

Activity	Dates
Candidate registration and choice filling begins	To be announced
Display of Mock Seat Allotment based on Choices filled by the candidates till December 11	To be announced
Choice Locking Facility	To be announced
Last date of registration and choice locking	To be announced
Reconciliation of Data, Document verification	To be announced
Seat Allotment Round 1	To be announced
Online Reporting:  Payment of Part Admission-cum-Seat Confirmation Fee, Document Upload, Exercise Freeze/ Float Option	To be announced
Last date to respond to query, if required (Round 1)	To be announced
Withdrawal/Exit	To be announced
Registration and choice filling begins (Round 2)	To be announced
Reconciliation of Data, Document verification	To be announced
Online Reporting:  Payment of Part Admission-cum-Seat Confirmation Fee, Document Upload, Exercise Freeze/ Float Option	To be announced
Last date to respond to query, if required (Round 2)	To be announced
Withdrawal/Exit	To be announced
Auto Upgradation and Downloading Final Seat Allotment Letter	To be announced
Online Reporting:  Payment of Part Admission-cum-Seat Confirmation Fee, Document Upload, Exercise Freeze/ Float Option	To be announced

Odisha AYUSH Counselling 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Criteria	Description
Qualifying Examination	The candidate must have passed the 10+2 examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the following subjects: Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, and Technical Vocational Subject.
Minimum Marks	The candidate should have secured a minimum of 45% marks (40% for reserved categories) in the above subjects taken together.
Age Limit	There is no age limit for admission to B.Tech courses.
Eligibility for Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) Scheme	Candidates must be natives of Odisha. Parents’ annual income from all sources must be less than Rs.8 Lakhs. The waiver is limited to Tuition Fee only. An income certificate duly signed by the competent authority is mandatory.

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

Odisha AYUSH Counselling 2025

Odisha AYUSH counselling is an important process for securing admission into AYUSH courses in the state. The counselling is categorised 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 centralised counselling process that allocates seats in government and certain high-profile institutions based on NEET scores.
State Counselling (State Quota)	Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE)	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.

Odisha AYUSH Counselling 2025 Registration Process – State Quota

• Visit the OJEE website (www.ojee.nic.in).
• Click on “NEW REGISTRATION.”
• Carefully read the “Candidate’s Consent Page” and click “I Agree” to proceed.
• Select the appropriate course and enter your Application Number, Date of Birth, and Name (as mentioned in the rank cards).
• Click “Submit” to proceed.

Registration & Counselling Fees and Security Money 

Type of Fee	Type of Institute	Fee (in INR)
Registration fee (non-refundable)	Government/Government aided	Rs.500
	Private Colleges/Deemed Universities	Rs.5,000
Security money (refundable)	Government/Government aided	Rs.10,000
	Private Colleges/Deemed Universities	Rs.50,000

Odisha AYUSH Counselling 2025 Process – State Quota

Step	Action	Description
Step 1	Fill Application Form	Candidate Profile: Fill in details like state of domicile, social category, special/sub-category, qualifying examination, and parents’ employment details. Save & Next: Click “Save & Next” to proceed.
Step 2	Qualifying Examination Details	Enter Details: Select the qualifying examination and enter relevant data like board, roll number, institute, year of passing, marks secured, etc. Save & Next: Click “Save & Next” to proceed.
Step 3	Contact Information	Enter Contact Info: Fill in your permanent and communication address. Save: Click “Save” to complete the registration process.
Step 4	Pay Registration Fee	Fee Payment: Pay the registration fee of Rs.450/- through online mode. Save: Click “Save” to proceed.
Step 5	Choice Filling & Locking	Choice Filling: Click the “Choice Filling & Locking” option in the MENU. Select Choices: Add choices of colleges and branches from the left block to the right block. Arrange choices in order of preference. Mock Result: View the mock result to see the allotment status and make any necessary changes to choices. Lock Choices: Once satisfied, lock your choices using your password. Note that once locked, choices cannot be altered.
Step 6	Temporary Seat Allotment-I	View Allotment: Check the temporary seat allotment on the OJEE website and via SMS. Freeze/Float: Choose to freeze or float the allotment. Upload the required documents and pay part admission/seat confirmation fees.
Step 7	Temporary Seat Allotment-II	View Allotment: Check the temporary seat allotment for any updates. Repeat Steps: Follow steps 7-10 as required.
Step 8	Final Allotment	View Final Allotment: Check the final seat allotment on the OJEE website. Download Allotment Letter: Download the final allotment letter and report to the allotted institute/college with the fee deposit slip.

Odisha AYUSH Counselling 2025 Document Required

• For online verification, candidates must upload scanned images of the following original certificates/documents in PDF format.
• Certificate and mark sheet from the 10th grade +2 Sc. certificate and mark sheet
• Certificate of completion of college/ school (Leaving Certificate)
• Odisha nativity/resident certificate (Form–III, see Govt. of Odisha Rule–3)
• SC/ST The competent authority, the Government of Odisha, issues a birth certificate (see Rule-8(I)).
• The Government of Odisha’s Family Welfare Department has given me a green card.
• The adequate authority has issued an EWS Certificate.

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 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 summarising 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.

Odisha 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 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 Odisha

List of BAMS Colleges

Name of BAMS College	College Type	Establishment Year	Seat Intake	Fees
Government Ayurvedic College Balangir Odisha	Government	1975	75	Rs. 63,000
Sri Sri Nrusinghnath Ayurved College & Research Institute, Bargarh	Private	1981	60	Rs.1,88,888/
Sri Sri College of Ayurvedic Science and Research Hospital, Cuttack	Private	2019	100	Rs.3,25,000/

List of BHMS Colleges

Name of BHMS College	College Type	Establishment Year	Seat Intake	Fees
Utkalmani Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital	Government	1975	31	Rs.10,000
Orissa Medical College of Homoeopathy & Research	Government	1978	31	Rs.10,000
Dr Abhin Chandra Homoeopathic Medical College	Government	1969	63	Rs.10,000
Biju Patnaik Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital	Government	1969	31	Rs.10,000
Mayurbhanj Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital	Private	1980	30	Rs.45,000
Cuttack Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital	Private	1982	30	Will Be Notified Soon
Manjari Devi Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital	Private	2020	60	Will Be Notified Soon

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Odisha AYUSH Counselling?

Odisha AYUSH Counselling is the process conducted by the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) for admission into BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS, and BNYS courses. The admission is based on the NEET Exam rank.

Who conducts the Odisha AYUSH Counselling?

The counselling is conducted by the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE).

When will Odisha AYUSH Counselling 2025 start?

Odisha AYUSH Counselling 2025 is expected to start from the 2nd week of August 2025.

Which courses are covered under Odisha AYUSH Counselling?

The counselling covers 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).

What is the eligibility criterion for Odisha AYUSH Counselling?

Candidates must have qualified for the NEET 2025 exam. For BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS, and BNYS courses, they should have passed the 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, securing at least 45% marks (40% for reserved categories).

How can I register for Odisha AYUSH Counselling?

Candidates can register online by visiting the OJEE official website (https://odishajee.com/), clicking on “NEW REGISTRATION,” and following the instructions.

What is the counselling fee for Odisha AYUSH Counselling?

The non-refundable registration fee is Rs. 500 for government/government-aided colleges and Rs. 5,000 for private colleges/deemed universities. The refundable security money is Rs. 10,000 for government/government-aided colleges and Rs. 50,000 for private colleges/deemed universities.

How are seats allotted in Odisha AYUSH Counselling?

Seats are allotted based on NEET rank, candidate preferences, and seat availability. The process includes multiple rounds of seat allotment, including a mop-up round for vacant seats.