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 4^th Aug 2024. 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, the NEET Exam was conducted twice, first exam was conducted on 5th May 2024 and the second exam was conducted on 23rd June 2024 The 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 Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling.

As per the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) and the National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH) there are 08 BAMS Colleges with 430 seats, 13 BHMS Colleges 910 with seats and 1 Deemed College with 100 Seats, 01 BUMS Colleges with 60 seats, 16 BSMS Colleges with 932 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% of seats in government & private AYUSH colleges in Tamil Nadu under State Quota. Counselling for the remaining 15% of seats in government & private colleges will be conducted by the AYUSH Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC) under All India Quota (AIQ).

This article has a detailed overview of Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling 2024 including important dates, counselling process, registration fees, participating colleges, etc.

Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling 2025 Highlight

Particulars	Details
Counselling Name	Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling
Counselling Type	AYUSH UG Counselling
Counselling body	Directorate of Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy, Chennai
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
Tamil Nadu AYUSH 2024 Counselling Starting Date	4th Aug 2024
AACCC Counselling Date	To Be Announced
Courses to Pursue	BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS & BNYS
Total No. of Govt Seats	BAMS: 60 SeatsBHMS: 50 SeatsBUMS: 60 SeatsBSMS: 292 SeatsBNYS: 60 Seats
Total No. of Private Seats	BAMS: 370 SeatsBHMS: 910 Seats + 100 Deemed CollegeBUMS: 0 SeatsBSMS: 640 SeatsBNYS: 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 2024 Schedule

Event	Dates
Availability of Prospectus and Application	August 4, 2024, to August 27, 2024 (until 5:00 PM)
Last Date for Submission of Filled Application	August 27, 2024 (until 5:30 PM)
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
The last Date for Joining	To be announced

Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling 2024 Eligibility Criteria

Criteria	Details
Citizenship	Must be a citizen of India.
Age Limit	Minimum age of 17 years by 31st December 2024. No upper age limit.
Educational Qualifications	Must have appeared for NEET (UG) 2024. 2. Must meet the following marks criteria: General Category: 50th Percentile in NEET UG 2024  BC/BC(M)/MBC/DC/SC/SCA/ST: 40th Percentile PwD (General): 45th Percentile <br>- 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 an 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.

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

Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling

Tamil Nadu 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)	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.

Counselling Process for Government Quota Seats

1. Preparation of Rank List

• Rank List: Candidates will be ranked based on NEET UG-2024 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% of seats reserved for Government College students.

2. Preferential Admissions

• Government Colleges Students: Admissions under the 7.5% preferential quota for Government college 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 Communities / 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 Finalization: Options exercised during counselling are final and cannot be changed.

6. Re-allotment and Movement Counselling

First Phase Counselling:

• Special Categories: No re-allotment 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 seats 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.

Method of Selection and Admission 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 proof.

Counselling Registration Fees

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/-

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	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.).	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.

Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling 2024 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 Tamil Nadu 

List of BAMS Colleges

College Name	Type	Established Year	Seat Intake	Tuition Fees
Government Ayurveda Medical College and Hospital, Nagercoil	Government	2006	60	Rs.1,25,000
Ayurveda College & Hospital Coimbatore	Private	1978	40	Rs.1,25,000/-
Dharma Ayurveda Medical College & Hospital Kancheepuram	Private	1997`	40	Rs.1,25,000/-
Sri Sairam Ayurveda Medical College and Research Centre Chennai	Private	2001	50	Rs.1,25,000/-
Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Ayurveda College & Hospital Nazarathpet	Private	1995	60	Rs.3,50,000/-
Maria Ayurveda Medical College & Hospital	Private	2012	60	Rs.1,25,000/-
Nandha Ayurveda Medical College and Hospital Erode	Private	2016	60	Rs.1,25,000/-
Immanuel Arasar Ayurveda Medical College & Hospital, Kanyakumari	Private	2017	60	Will Be Notified Soon

List of BUMS Colleges

College Name	Type	Established Year	Seat	Tuition Fees
Govt. Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Madurai	Government	1975	50	Rs.21,300/-
Dr. Hahnemann Homoeopathy Medical College & Research Centre, Namakkal	Private	2000	50	Rs.1,25,000
Excel Homoeopathy Medical College, Namakkal	Private	2019	100	Rs.1,25,000
Maria Educational and Charitable Trust, Chevaracode Kanyakumari’s Maria Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Kanyakumari	Private	2015	60	Rs.1,25,000
Martin Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Coimbatore	Private	1988	50	Rs.1,25,000
R.V.S. Medical Trust Homoeopathic Medical College, Coimbatore	Private	2001	50	Rs.1,25,000
Sarada Krishna Homoeopathy Medical College, Kanyakumari	Private	2000	100	Rs.1,25,000
Sivaraj Homoeopathic Medical College & Research Institute, Perumampathy	Private	2001	50	Rs.1,25,000
Sri Sairam Homoeopathic Medical College and Research Centre, Tambaram	Private	2001	50	Rs.1,25,000
Venkateswara Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Porur	Private	2000	100	Rs.1,25,000
White Memorial Homoeopathic Medical College, Attoor	Private	1980	100	Rs.1,25,000
Shri Barani Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Namakkal	Private	2018	100	Rs.1,25,000
“S.V.S. Medical College of Homoeopathy and Research Institute, Kallakurichi	Private	2015	100	Rs.1,25,000

BHMS Deemed College Fees Structure

Name of Colleges	Aided	Establishment Year	Seat	Tuition Fees
Vinayaka Mission’s Homoeopathic Medical College, Salem	Private	1988	100	Rs.1,25,000

List of BUMS Colleges

Name of BUMS College	College Type	Establishment Year	Seat Intake	Fees
Govt. Unani Medical College, Chennai	Government	1979	60	Rs. 25,000/-

List of BNYS Colleges

College Name	Type	Established Year	Seat Intake	Tuition Fees
Government Yoga and Naturopathy Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu	Government	2000	60	Rs.50,000
JSS Institute of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences Coimbatore	Private	1997	100	Rs.65,000
Sivaraja Naturopathy and Yoga Medical Colleges, Salem	Private	1996	40	Will Be Notified Soon
Sree Ramakrishna Medical College of Naturopathy & Yoga Kulasekharam	Private	2001	100	Will Be Notified Soon

List of BSMS Colleges

College Name	Type	Established Year	Seat Intake	Tuition Fees
Govt. Siddha Medical College, Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli	Government	1964	125	Rs.67,000
Govt. Siddha Medical College, Chennai	Government	1985	75	Rs. 9,440/-
National Institute of Siddha, Chennai	Government	2004	92	Rs.30,000
ATSVS Siddha Medical College And Hospital, Kanyakumari	Private	2001	40	Rs.3,00,000
Sairam Siddha Medical College And Research Centre, Chennai	Private	2001	50	Will Be Notified Soon
Velumailu Siddha Medical College, Kanchipuram	Private	2001	40	Rs.3,00,000
RVS Siddha Medical College And Hospital Coimbatore	Private	1998	30	Rs. 30,000/-
Sivaraj Siddha Medical College, Salem	Private	2009	50	Rs.3,00,000/-
Maria Siddha Medical College And Hospital, Kanyakumari	Private	2015	100	Will Be Notified Soon
JSA Medical College & Research Centre, Villapuram	Private	2017	60	Will Be Notified Soon
Nandha Siddha Medical College And Hospital, Tiruhvachi	Private	2018	60	Rs.1,25,000/-
Excel Siddha Medical College & Research Centre, Komarapalayam	Private	2019	60	Rs.1,36,364/-
Annai Medical College of Siddha and Research Centre, Anakudi Road	Private	2022	100	Will Be Notified Soon
“Sir Issac Newton Siddha Medical College, Thandapani Pillai and Sons	Private	–	–	Will Be Notified Soon
Sudha Saseendran Siddha Medical College and Hospital	Private	1993	50	Will Be Notified Soon
Shri Indra Ganesan Institute of Medical Science Siddha Medical College	Private	2018	–	Will Be Notified Soon

Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling 2024 Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling?

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.

When does Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling start?

The counselling is expected to start from August 4, 2024.

How can I apply for Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling?

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

What are the fees for Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling?

Government Quota: Rs. 500/- for OC, BC, BCM, & MBC/DNC candidates; Nil for SC, SCA, & ST candidates. All India Quota: Rs. 1,000/- for all categories. Management Quota: Rs. 1,000/- for all categories

What is the process for management quota seats?

For management quota seats, a separate rank list is prepared based on NEET UG 2024 scores. Counselling is conducted by the Selection Committee, and candidates must attend according to their rank and preferences.

What is the procedure for the AACCC UG Counselling?

The AACCC UG Counselling process involves multiple rounds including registration, fee payment, choice filling, seat allotment, and reporting to the allotted college. There are rounds for those who did not get a seat initially and a stray vacancy round.