Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling 2025

Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling will be conducted by the Directorate of Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy, Chennai, and counselling is expected to start from Aug 2025. Tamil Nadu 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 will be held on 4^th May 2025 by the National Testing Agency (NTA), and results will be declared on 14^th June 2025. Candidates who appeared in the NEET exam will be eligible to participate in Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling.

As per National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) and the National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH) there are 07 BAMS Colleges with 390 seats, 14 BHMS Colleges 1073 with seats, 01 BUMS Colleges with 51 seats, 16 BSMS Colleges with 1040 seats, 04 BNYS Colleges with 300 seats in Tamil Nadu. Counselling for these colleges starts with the candidate’s registration on the counselling conducting authority’s official website https://tnhealth.tn.gov.in/.Directorate of Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy, Chennai, conducts counselling for 85% seats in government & private AYUSH colleges in Tamil Nadu under the State Quota. Counselling for the remaining 15% 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 Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling, including important dates, counselling process, registration fees, participating colleges, etc.

Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling Quick Summary 2025

Here is a quick summary of the key highlights of Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling 2025

Particulars	Details
Counselling Name	Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling
Counselling Type	AYUSH UG Counselling
Counselling body	Directorate of Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy, Chennai
Entrance Exam	NEET UG Exam
Exam conducting authority	National Testing Agency (NTA)
NEET Exam Date	May 4, 2025
NEET Result Date	June 14, 2025
Tamil Nadu AYUSH 2025 Counselling Starting Date	Aug 2025
AACCC Counselling Date	To Be Announced
Courses to Pursue	BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS & BNYS
Total No. of Govt Colleges	BAMS: 1 College BHMS: 1 College BUMS: 1 College BSMS: 3 Colleges BNYS: 1 College
Total No. Of Private Colleges	BAMS: 6 Colleges, BHMS: 13 Colleges, BSMS: 13 Colleges, BNYS: 3 Colleges
Total No. of Govt Seats	BAMS: 60 Seats, BHMS: 63 Seats, BUMS: 51 Seats, BSMS: 220 Seats, BNYS: 60 Seats
Total No. of Private Seats	BAMS: 330 Seats, BHMS: 1013 Seats, BSMS: 820 Seats, BNYS: 240 Seats
State Counselling Official Website	https://tnhealth.tn.gov.in/
AACCC Counselling Official Website	https://aaccc.gov.in/ug-counselling/

Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling Date 2025

Below is the table highlighting the important dates and schedule for Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling 2025, including registration, choice filling, seat allotment, and admission deadlines.

Event	Dates
Availability of Prospectus and Application	To be Announced
Last Date for Submission of Filled Application	To be Announced
Display of Provisionally Eligible Candidates	To be announced
Last Date for Submission of Documents to Remove Deficiencies	To be announced
Display of Final List of Provisionally Eligible Candidates	To be announced
First Round of Counselling for BHMS (General Category, Reserved SC/PwD)	To be announced
Commencement of Academic Session for UG Courses	To be announced
Mop-Up Round (If any seats are vacant)	To be announced
Last Date for Joining	To be announced

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria	Details
Citizenship	Must be a citizen of India.
Age Limit	Minimum age of 17 years by 31st December 2025. No upper age limit.
Educational Qualifications	Must have appeared for NEET (UG) 2025. 2. Must meet the following marks criteria: General Category: 50th Percentile in NEET UG 2025  BC/BC(M)/MBC/DC/SC/SCA/ST: 40th Percentile PwD (General): 45th Percentile PwD (BC/BC(M)/MBC/DC/SC/SCA/ST): 40th Percentile
Qualifying Examination	Must have passed Higher Secondary Certificate Examination (or equivalent) with: 1. Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Botany, Zoology, and English as subjects. Minimum aggregate marks: General Category: 50% BC/BC(M)/MBC/DC/SC/SCA/ST: 40% PwD (General): 45% PwD (BC/BC(M)/MBC/DC/SC/SCA/ST): 40%
Eligibility Certificate	Candidates from other Boards must produce an eligibility certificate from Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University.
NEET Qualification from Open Schools	Allowed, subject to the outcome of legal challenges.
Language Qualification for BSMS	Must have studied in Tamil medium up to X or XII Standard, or studied Tamil as a subject, or be prepared to study Tamil in the first year of B.S.M.S.
Native State Candidates	Candidates from other states will be considered as Open Category and must meet Open Category criteria.
Minority Seats Eligibility	For Linguistic Minority: Study Certificate or certificate from Revenue Authority. or Religious Minority: Study Certificate or certificate from Revenue Authority as per notified minority community.

Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling Process 2025

Tamil Nadu 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 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 Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy, Chennai	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.

Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling Registration Process 2025

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to fill the Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling Application 2025 for admission into BAMS, BHMS, BSMS, and BUMS courses:

• Go to the Directorate of Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy (DIMH), Tamil Nadu official website: https://tnhealth.tn.gov.in.​
• Go to the AYUSH counselling page and download the application form for the course of your choice (BAMS, BHMS, BSMS, or BUMS).
• Fill in the application form with proper personal, educational, and contact details. Ensure that all information is consistent with the information on your official documents.
• Attach Self-attested photocopies of the required documents.
• Application fee of Rs. 1000 for management quota and Rs. 500 for OC, BC, BCM & MBC/DNC is to be paid. The payment receipt is to be attached to the application form.
• Filled-in application form is to be submitted along with the attached documents and payment receipt either in person or through Registered Post / Courier / Speed Post.
• Check the official website regularly for the merit list and counselling schedule updates after submitting it.

How to apply for Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling 2025

Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling 2025 state quota admission procedure includes different steps that ensure that only the eligible candidates get admitted into the AYUSH colleges. Given below is an elaborated process:

1. Preparation of Rank List

• Rank List: Candidates will be ranked based on NEET UG-2025 marks. The tentative rank list will be published on the official website: www.tnhealth.tn.gov.in.
• Special Categories: A separate rank list will be prepared for Special Categories and 7.5% seats reserved for Government colleges students.

2. Preferential Admissions

• Government Colleges Students: Admissions under the 7.5% preferential quota for Government colleges students will be conducted before the General Category. Candidates must provide their EMIS number.
• Special Categories: Admissions for Special Categories will also be conducted before the General Category.

3. Bonafide Certificate

For Government Colleges Students Without EMIS Number: Obtain a Bonafide Certificate from the school attended from 6th to 12th grade, countersigned by the Chief Educational Officer.

4. Rule of Reservation

Merit and Reservation: Selection will follow merit-based counselling with the application of the reservation rules as per the Tamil Nadu Government:

Category	Reservation Percentage
Open Competition	31%
Backward Community	26.50%
Backward Community (Muslim)	3.50%
Most Backward Community / Denotified Community	20%
Scheduled Caste & Scheduled Caste (Arunthathiyar)	18%
Scheduled Tribe	1%

5. Counselling Procedure

• Counselling Authority: The Selection Committee is the designated authority for counselling for all Government quota seats.
• Counselling Schedule: Candidates must attend counselling as per their rank. The schedule will be available on www.tnhealth.tn.gov.in.
• Documentation: Original documents must be produced at the time of counselling for verification of self-attested photocopies.
• Accompaniment: One parent or guardian may accompany the candidate. Mobile phones are prohibited in the counselling hall.
• Option Finalisation: Options exercised during counselling are final and cannot be changed.

6. Re-allotment and Movement Counselling

First Phase Counselling:

• Special Categories: No reallocation or change of college for seats allotted under Special Categories.
• Government Colleges Quota: Seats allotted under this quota cannot be changed during the General Counselling phase.

Movement Counselling:

• Vacancies: Vacancies arising from the first phase will be filled in the second phase of counselling.
• Re-allotment: Re-allotment is based on merit and available seats. Candidates opting to stay in their previously allotted seat will not be considered for further movement.

7. Provisional Admission

• Condition: All admissions are provisional and subject to verification of eligibility and correctness of provided information. Admissions may be cancelled if found ineligible.

Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling For Management Quota Seats

Basis of Admission: Admissions are based on NEET UG-2024 scores and ranks for BSMS, BAMS, and BHMS courses under Management Quota.

Rank List:A rank list will be prepared based on NEET UG-2024 marks. The tentative rank list will be published on the official website: www.tnhealth.tn.gov.in.

Counselling

• Single Window System: Counselling will be conducted by the Selection Committee.
• Counselling Schedule: Available only on the official website.
• Attendance: Candidates must attend counselling as per their rank. One parent or guardian may accompany the candidate.
• Option: Once exercised, cannot be changed.
• Authorization: If unable to attend, candidates can authorize a parent with a letter and identification proofs.

Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling Registration Fees 2025

Table below outlines the Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling 2025 registration fees for various categories:

Quota Type	Cost for OC, BC, BCM, & MBC/DNC Candidates	Cost for SC, SCA, & ST Candidates
Government Quota	Rs. 500/-	Nil
All India Quota	Rs. 1,000/-	Rs. 1,000/-
Management Quota	Rs. 1,000/-	Rs. 1,000/-

Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling Choice Filling 2025

The choice filling is a important aspect of Tamil Nadu AYUSH counselling process, where seat allotment depends on the preference and merit of the candidates. Candidates should have qualified NEET UG 2025. Verification of documents and successful registration are requirements.

Steps in the Choice Filling Process

• Log in to the official counselling portal at tnhealth.tn.gov.in using your credentials.
• Proceed to the choice filling part.
• Select preferred courses and colleges from the options.
• List your choices in a preference order, starting with the best choice at the top.
• Read your choices carefully. When satisfied, lock them before the deadline. Locked choices cannot be changed.

Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling Seat Allotment 2025

Seat allotment depends on a range of factors including the candidate’s NEET UG 2025 score, state merit position, reservation specified by the government of Tamil Nadu, and seats available in preferred colleges and programmes. After finalizing the allotment, provisional seat allotment is released on the official portal. Candidates are able to see their allotment status by accessing their accounts and, if alloted a seat, download allotment letter.

Applicants who are allotted a seat are required to report to the institution for which they have been allotted within the given time frame, with all original documents in hand for verification, such as the allotment letter and receipt of payment of the tuition fee. Non-reporting can result in the cancellation of the allotted seat.​

Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling Stray Vacancy Round

Stray Vacancy Round Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling 2025 is the last chance for students who are qualified to get admissions into undergraduate courses of AYUSH—BAMS, BHMS, BSMS, and BUMS under state quota. DIMH, Tamil Nadu, undertakes this stray vacancy round of counselling to seat any vacant candidates after the normal counselling rounds finish, including mop-up round.

After a seat is assigned in the Stray Vacancy Round, no more rounds of counselling will be held. Candidates who do not report to the college for which they have been allotted a seat within the given time will lose their seat, and no further claims will be accepted. It is important to keep visiting the official website tnhealth.tn.gov.in frequently for information on the schedule of the Stray Vacancy Round and other related details.

Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling Seat Surrender Process 2025

Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling Seat Surrender Procedure allows candidates to surrender their allocated seats under certain circumstances. Familiarity with this procedure is important to prevent penalties and to stay eligible for subsequent counselling rounds. Candidates who wish to surrender their seats need to personally visit the Selection Committee, DIMH, Chennai. They must bring all original documents, such as the allotment order and a written request for surrendering the seat.

For seats under Government Surrendered Quota in Self-Financing Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy Medical Colleges, a non-refundable amount of Rs. 10,000 should be remitted through Cash or Demand Draft while taking the allotment order. The surrendering should be done within the time period given in the counselling schedule. Failure to surrender the seat during this period may result in penalty.

The counselling fee (security money) will be forfeited if a candidate who has been allotted a seat in the second round or subsequent rouund. Candidates who surrender their seats after the second round may become ineligible for subsequent rounds of counselling, including the mop-up and stray vacancy rounds.

Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling For Other State Students

Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling 2025 process accommodates candidates from other states seeking admission to undergraduate AYUSH courses like BAMS, BHMS, BSMS, and BUMS in both government and self-financing institutions within Tamil Nadu. All India Quota (AIQ): For government colleges, candidates should apply through the AYUSH Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC) at aaccc.gov.in.​

For self-financing colleges, candidates should apply directly through the Directorate of Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy (DIMH), Tamil Nadu, by downloading the application form from tnhealth.tn.gov.in. Candidates who have studied continuously from Class VI to Class XII in Tamil Nadu are considered under the Open Category for state quota seats.

Reservation Policy in Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling 2025

The Reservation Policy for AYUSH UG Counselling 2025 under 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.

Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling Document Required 2025

Here is the list of documents required for Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling 2025:

• NEET UG 2025 Admit Card
• NEET UG 2025 Scorecard
• Class 10 Mark Sheet (both sides)
• Class 12 Mark Sheet (both sides)
• Latest Permanent Community Certificate (3 copies)
• Latest Transfer Certificate
• Nativity Certificate
• Income Certificate
• First Graduate Certificate
• Bonafide Certificate (for 7.5% Government School Quota)
• Bonafide Certificate from Class VI to XII (as proof of studying in Tamil Nadu)
• Certificates for claiming Special Category (if applicable)
• Self-attested Passport Size Photograph affixed in the application
• Self-addressed Acknowledgement Postcard

NEET 2025 Cut-Off

Table below presents the NEET 2025 cut-off marks across various categories, providing insights into the minimum qualifying scores for admission to  AYUSH courses.​

Category	Cut-Off Percentile	NEET Cut-Off 2024	NEET Cut-Off 2025
UR/EWS	50th Percentile	720-164	To be Announced
OBC	40th Percentile	163-129	To be Announced
SC	40th Percentile	163-129	To be Announced
ST	40th Percentile	163-129	To be Announced
UR/EWS-PwD	45th Percentile	163-146	To be Announced
OBC-PwD	40th Percentile	145-129	To be Announced
SC-PwD	40th Percentile	145-129	To be Announced
ST-PwD	40th Percentile	141-129	To be Announced

Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling Cutoff 2025

Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling Cutoff 2025 refers to the minimum NEET score or rank required by candidates to secure admission in BAMS, BHMS, and BUMS courses in government and private colleges in the state. It is released by the Directorate of Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy, Chennai, after each round of counselling. Candidates must check the previous year’s cutoff to get a better idea of their chances during the current admission cycle.

• Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling Download 2024 Round 1 Cutoff List – Click Here
• Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling Download 2024 Round 2 Cutoff List – Click Here
• Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling Download 2025 Round 1 Cutoff List – Click Here
• Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling Download 2025 Round 2 Cutoff List – Click Here

Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling Merit List 2025

Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling Merit List 2025 is released round-wise by the counselling authority based on NEET 2025 scores. This merit list includes the names of eligible candidates shortlisted for BAMS, BHMS, and BUMS admissions in various Government and Private AYUSH colleges in the state. It serves as the basis for seat allotment during each counselling round and helps candidates understand their chances of admission. Download the round-wise merit list PDFS below to check your rank and eligibility for each stage of the Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling 2025.

• Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling Merit List 2025 Round 1 – Click Here
• Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling Merit List 2025 Round 2 – Click Here
• Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling Merit List 2025 Round 3 – Click Here

Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling Seat Matrix 2025

Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling Seat Matrix 2025 provides a detailed overview of the available seats across AYUSH courses such as BAMS, BHMS, and BUMS in the state. As per the latest data released by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) and the National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH), Tamil Nadu houses a total of 07 BAMS Colleges with 390 seats, 14 BHMS Colleges 1073 with seats, 01 BUMS Colleges with 51 seats, 16 BSMS Colleges with 1040 seats, 04 BNYS Colleges with 300 seats. Download the complete list of colleges along with the detailed seat matrix for Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling 2025 below.

• Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling Seat Matrix  2025 Round 1 – Click Here
• Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling Seat Matrix  2025 Round 2 – Click Here
• Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling Seat Matrix  2025 Round 3 – Click Here

Government Colleges Under Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling

Under the Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling 2025, has 1 Government BAMS colleges with 60 seats, 1 Government BHMS colleges with 63 seats, 1 Government BUMS colleges with 51 seats, 3 Government BSMS colleges with 220 seats, and 1 Government BNYS colleges with 60 seats. These institutions are among the most sought-after choices for students due to their quality education and affordable fee structure. Download the list of Government AYUSH colleges in Tamil Nadu participating in the 2025 counselling process below.

• Download List of Government AYUSH Colleges – Click Here

Private Colleges Under Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling 2025

Private Colleges under Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling 2025 have 6 Private BAMS colleges with 330 seats, 13 Private BHMS colleges with 1013 seats, 3 Private BNYS colleges offering 240 seats, and 13 Private BSMS colleges offering 820 seats in the state. These colleges are affiliated with recognised universities and follow the seat allotment process conducted through the Directorate of Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy, Chennai. Download the list of Private AYUSH colleges in Tamil Nadu participating in the 2025 counselling process below.

• Download List of Private Colleges with Seat Matrix – Click Here

Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling Helpline Number 2025

For any assistance related to Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling 2025, candidates can contact the official helpline numbers: 044-2231 0989 / 044-2232 1090 / 044-2232 1085 / 044-2234 2142.

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FAQs: Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling

Q: What is the minimum NEET score required for BAMS admission in Tamil Nadu?

A: The minimum NEET score required for BAMS admission in Tamil Nadu varies by category. For the General category, the expected NEET UG 2025 cutoff is between 720 and 164 marks. For General-PwD, it ranges from 163 to 143 marks. SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates can expect a cutoff between 163 and 129 marks, while for SC-PwD and ST-PwD, it is likely to range between 145–129 and 141–129 marks respectively.

Q: Can other state students apply for BAMS/BHMS/BUMS in Tamil Nadu?

A: Yes, candidates from other states can apply for admission under the All India Quota (AIQ) in private AYUSH colleges. However, for state quota seats, only Tamil Nadu domicile candidates are eligible.

Q: How many government BAMS colleges are there in Tamil Nadu?

A: As of now, there is one government BAMS college in Tamil Nadu offering 60 seats for BAMS.

Q: Is NEET compulsory for admission in BAMS/BHMS/BUMS courses in Tamil Nadu?

A: Yes, NEET UG is mandatory for admission to all AYUSH undergraduate courses (BAMS, BHMS, BUMS) in both government and private colleges in Tamil Nadu.

Q: What is the mop-up and stray vacancy round in Tamil Nadu AYUSH counselling?

The mop-up round is conducted for seats left vacant after the second round of counselling. The stray vacancy round is the final round where any remaining vacant seats are filled directly by institutions from the list of eligible candidates provided by the counselling authority.

Q: When does Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling start?

Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling usually begins in August 2025, after NEET results are declared and the Central AYUSH counselling (AACCC) rounds begin.

Q: What is Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling?

A: Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling is a process conducted by the Directorate of Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy, Chennai, for admission into AYUSH (Ayurveda, Homoeopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Naturopathy) courses in Tamil Nadu. The counselling is based on NEET UG 2024 scores.

Q: How can I apply for Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling?

A: Candidates need to register on the official website of the Directorate of Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy, Chennai, at https://tnhealth.tn.gov.in/.