Uttar Pradesh AYUSH Counselling 2025

Uttar Pradesh AYUSH Counselling will be conducted by the Department of AYUSH, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh & National Informatics Centre (NIC) and online registration for the first round is expected to start from the 3rd week of Sept 2025. UP AYUSH Counselling is conducted for admission in BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS &  BNYS courses in Uttar Pradesh 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 Uttar Pradesh AYUSH Counselling.

As per the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) and the National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH), there are 82 BAMS Colleges with 6213 seats, 13 BHMS Colleges with 1262 seats, and 15 BUMS Colleges with 815 seats in Uttar Pradesh. Counselling for these colleges starts with candidates’ registration on the counselling conducting authority’s official website https://upayushcounseling.upsdc.gov.in/. Department of AYUSH, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh & National Informatics Centre (NIC) conducts counselling for 85% seats in government & private AYUSH colleges in Uttar Pradesh under 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 Uttar Pradesh AYUSH Counselling, including important dates, counselling process, registration fees, participating colleges, etc.

Uttar Pradesh AYUSH Counselling Quick Summary 2025

Here is a quick summary of the key highlights of Uttar Pradesh AYUSH Counselling 2025

Particulars	Details
Counselling Name	Uttar Pradesh AYUSH Counselling
Counselling Type	AYUSH UG Counselling
Counselling body	Department of AYUSH, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh & National Informatics Centre (NIC)
Entrance Exam	NEET Exam
Exam conducting authority	National Testing Agency (NTA)
NEET Exam Date	May 4, 2025
NEET Result Date	June 14, 2024
Uttar Pradesh AYUSH 2025 Counselling Starting Date	2nd Week of July 2025 (Expected)
AACCC Counselling Date	To Be Announced
Courses to Pursue	BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS & BNYS
Total No. of Govt Seats	BAMS: 563 Seats, BHMS: 979 Seats, BUMS: 150 Seats
Total No. of Private Seats	BAMS: 5440 Seats, BHMS: 200 Seats, BUMS: 665 Seats
Total No. of Govt Colleges	BAMS: 9 BUMS: 9 BHMS: 2
Total No. of Private Colleges	BAMS: 71 BUMS: 13 BHMS: 4
State Counselling Official Website	https://upayushcounseling.upsdc.gov.in/
AACCC Counselling Official Website	https://aaccc.gov.in/ug-counselling/

Uttar Pradesh AYUSH Counselling Date 2025

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

ROUND 1
Event	Date
Registration/ Payment	2nd week of July (Tentative)
Choice filling/ Locking	Will Be Announced
Date of online document Verification	Will Be Announced
Date of merit list Declaration	Will Be Announced
Online Choice filling	Will Be Announced
Date of Allotment Result	Will Be Announced
Date for Downloading the allotment letters & Admission	Will Be Announced
ROUND 2
Event	Date
Fresh Registration/ Payment	Will be announced
Choice filling/ Locking	Will be announced
Result	Will be announced
Reporting to the allotted institute	Will be announced
MOP UP ROUND
Event	Date
Registration/ Payment	Will be announced
Choice filling/ Locking	Will be announced
Verification	Will be announced
Seat allotment	Will be announced
Result	Will be announced
Reporting to the allotted institute	Will be announced
STRAY VACANCY ROUND
Event	Date
Seat allotment process	Will be announced
Result	Will be announced
Reporting to the allotted institute	Will be announced

Uttar Pradesh AYUSH Counselling Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria to participate in Uttar Pradesh AYUSH Counselling:

Criteria	Details
Entrance Exam	NEET Exam
Academic Qualifications	Minimum 50% (UR/Financially Deprived and Unreserved Categories) in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
	Minimum 40% (Reserved Categories) in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
	Minimum 45% (Reserved Special Categories) in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
Age Limit
Minimum Age	17 years by December 31 of the admission year.
Maximum Age	No upper age limit for 2025-26 admission session.
Domicile Requirement
Government Seats	Bonafide resident of Uttar Pradesh.
Private Seats	No domicile requirement.
Reserved Quota	15% All India Quota seats open to candidates from all states (open for all categories).

Reservation Policy in Uttar Pradesh AYUSH Counselling 2025

Reservation Policy for Uttar Pradesh AYUSH 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 – State Quota	Reservation Percentage – All India Quota
SC	21%	15%
ST	2%	7.50%
OBC-NCL	27%	27%
GEN-EWS	10%	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.

Uttar Pradesh AYUSH Counselling Process 2025

Uttar Pradesh 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)	Department of AYUSH, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh & National Informatics Centre (NIC)	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.

Uttar Pradesh AYUSH Counselling Registration Process 2025

Uttar Pradesh AYUSH Counselling Registration Process 2025 is the first and most important step for candidates seeking admission to BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, and BSMS courses in AYUSH colleges in the state. Below are the steps of counselling registration

Mandatory Online Sign Up:

• All aspirants who want to participate in UP AYUSH UG Counselling 2025 need to do an online self-signup through the official site (https://upayushcounseling.upsdc.gov.in)

Login Requirement:

• To reg̱ister, candidates have to use their NEET UG 2025 Roll Number and Application Number as seen on the NEET admit card, and the data will be displayed on the screen automatically.
• Enter all the details, including NEET Exam score, DOB, registration certificate, etc.

Registration Fee:

• A registration fee of Rs. 2,000, which is non-refundable, will be applicable for all candidates (for Round 1, Round 2, and Mop-Up Round).
• The payment has to be made online only through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI.
• Registration and fee payment shall be done on the official website only.

Re-registration in Subsequent Rounds:

• Candidates wanting to join again in Round 2 or the Mop-Up Round (after taking part in previous rounds) will have to register again and pay Rs.1,000 as a processing charge, which is also non-refundable.

Compulsory Registration for Allotment:

• Even if a candidate wants to apply for only the Mop-Up Round or for vacant seats, registration is mandatory. Without registration and fee payment, candidates will not be considered for seat allotment in any round.

Uttar Pradesh AYUSH Counselling Registration Fees 2025

The table below outlines the Uttar Pradesh AYUSH Counselling 2025 registration fees & Security Money for various categories:

Category	Security Money (Rs.)	Registration Fee
Government AYUSH/Unani/Homeopathy Medical Colleges Only	Rs. 20,000 (Rupees Twenty Thousand)	Rs. 2,000
Government & Private AYUSH/Unani/Homoeopathy Medical Colleges Both	Rs. 50,000 (Rupees Fifty Thousand)
Government & Private AYUSH/Unani/Homeopathy Medical Colleges Both

How to Apply for Uttar Pradesh AYUSH Counselling 2025

Uttar Pradesh 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:

• Registration is compulsory for all participants. Those who already registered in the first round do not need to register again in the second round.
• Security Money: To be paid through a Demand Draft, the amount will vary according to college type (government or private) and course (medical or dental).
• Document verification: Report to the nodal centres with the required documents for verification.
• Preferred Colleges Locking: Fill in and lock your preferred colleges in order of preference. Save and lock your choices before the deadline.
• Seat Allotment List: The process wherein the Counselling Authority checks all applicants and prepares a merit list for allocation of seats to the candidates.
• Reporting to Allotted College: Candidates need to get their documents in on time when reporting to the assigned college.

Uttar Pradesh AYUSH Counselling Choice Filling 2025

Candidates must ensure that after successfully registering at the official website https://upayushcounseling.upsdc.gov.in, they need to take part in the choice filling on or before the scheduled dates. The candidates will log in with their NEET 2025 Roll Number and Password and select from the list of available BAMS, BHMS, and BUMS AYUSH colleges of their own preference.

Candidates are to note that the window for choice filling will remain open till the announced deadline, but all candidates must fill in their choices on or before the deadline stipulated. A Choice filling process, Security deposit will be set as:

• Rs.20,000 for Government College Only.
• Rs.50,000 for a private AYUSH college or for opting for both Government and Private colleges.

The payment of the deposit should be made online. This deposit is non-refundable regardless of whether the candidate joins or surrendered the seat that is offered during the seat allotment. Reserved category candidates (SC/ST/OBC/UR/EWS) are allowed to select the relevant quota if valid documents are available and fulfil the eligibility conditions. The filling of choice is set to one time per round. Late or partial submissions will not be processed.

Uttar Pradesh AYUSH Counselling Choice Locking 2025

Filling up the choices is the last step for submission, candidates are required to lock their choices. In the event that a candidate fails to lock the choices it will be considered as the candidate does not wish to take part in the process of attending the counselling. 

It is advised that the options selected are reviewed from every aspect and are very carefully prepared and selected so that there is no need for changes later.  The system will show the Agree/Disagree button; the candidates selected will have to click Agree in order to confirm locking.  If choices are not locked, the candidate will not be considered for seat allotment and will not be allotted to any college.

Uttar Pradesh AYUSH Counselling Seat Allotment 2025

Seat allocation for UP AYUSH Counselling 2025 will be performed in multiple rounds: First Round, Second Round, and Third Round (if necessary), followed by a Stray Vacancy Round. Below is the descriptive explanation of the seat allotment procedure.

Seat Allotment Process

• Each candidate will have their seats assigned based on an online system that takes into account their merit, declared preferences, and seating arrangements according to reservations.
•  Only candidates who have registered and confirmed the security deposit will be allowed to participate in the counseling rounds.
•  Participants in these rounds will be those candidates who, during the rounds, were permitted seats and have completed all the required formalities with respect to the seat in the registered colleges.
•  If any college is recently authorized by the Ministry of AYUSH or NCISM/NCH after the counselling rounds start, those colleges will be added into the counselling only after receiving the official seat data.

 Allocation Based on Merit

• Allocations will be done as per the NEET 2025 Rank, categorization of choice preference filled by the candidate, and category/reservation criteria.
•  If an applicant opts not to get enrolled after the seat allocation process, that seat will be considered unoccupied, and marked vacant for the next round(s).

Uttar Pradesh AYUSH Counselling Stray Vacancy Round 2025

Stray Vacancy Round of Uttar Pradesh AYUSH Counselling 2025 is especially for candidates who did not get any seat allocated to them in the first three rounds of Uttar Pradesh AYUSH UG Counselling 2025. For participation in this round, all candidates, including previous registrants, need to register afresh. Candidates who had earlier registered need to pay a registration fee of Rs. 1,000, whereas new candidates are required to pay Rs. 2,000. Payment of registration, as well as payment of fees can only be completed online on the official counselling portal. This round provides once last chance for candidates that still qualify for consideration to claim a seat in the AYUSH courses if seats are available after all the primary counselling rounds have been conducted.

Uttar Pradesh AYUSH Counselling Seat Surrender Process

If a candidate is allotted a seat in the first or second rounds of Uttar Pradesh AYUSH Counselling 2025 and has resigned, they are expected to do so prior to the commencement of choice filling activities for the third round. The resignation process has to be executed in person at the allotted college, meaning that the candidate must submit a formal letter of resignation prior to the deadline. Such candidates will also be refunded the charges paid as admission fee, except for an amount of Rs. 1000 and original documents submitted will be returned.

Resignation must be uploaded/updated by the college to the AYUSH counselling portal; otherwise, it will not be considered valid. Candidates who do not physically report to the college to complete the admission steps shall not be able to remove the resignation from the seat allotted through the portal. Therefore, actual reporting is required for allotment of the seat and resignation after allotment.

Uttar Pradesh AYUSH Counselling For Other State Students

Students from other states can participate in Uttar Pradesh AYUSH Counselling 2025 under the All India Quota (AIQ). This quota allows non-resident candidates to apply for admission into government AYUSH colleges in Uttar Pradesh, including courses like BAMS, BHMS, and BUMS. The counselling process for these seats is conducted by the AYUSH Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC) through an online process. Candidates must qualify for NEET-UG and register on the official AACCC website (https://aaccc.gov.in/) to be considered for admission under the All India Quota in Uttar Pradesh’s government AYUSH institutions.

Uttar Pradesh AYUSH Counselling Document Required 2025

Candidates participating in the Uttar Pradesh AYUSH Counselling 2025 must attend the document verification process at the designated nodal centres or allotted colleges. Only those who successfully complete this process will be eligible for admission to BAMS, BHMS, and BUMS courses. The following documents are required in original, along with self-attested photocopies:

• NEET UG 2025 Admit Card and Score Card
• High School or Equivalent Marksheet, Certificate, and Admit Card
• Intermediate or Equivalent Marksheet, Certificate, and Admit Card
• Domicile Certificate: Issued by a competent authority in the prescribed format as determined by the Uttar Pradesh government.
• Reservation Certificate for Government Medical Colleges: For candidates applying under reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/EWS, EA/FF/NCC/PwD), a reservation certificate issued in the prescribed format by a competent authority will be required. Only certificates issued in the prescribed format by the Uttar Pradesh government will be accepted. Reservation benefits from other states will not be considered. Certificates issued for state quota seats in private medical colleges based on NEET 2025 minimum eligibility marks will also be required.
• Online Document Verification: Candidates must upload documents for online verification.
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Certificate: Issued by a competent authority in the prescribed format after April 1, 2025.
• Passport Size Photograph: Upload the same photo used during the NEET UG 2025 exam.
• Identity Proof: Digitally signed ID proof such as Aadhar card, passport, PAN card, or a photo ID issued by the last attended institution.

• Clear Printout of Online Registration and Payment Receipts: For the counselling process.

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

Uttar Pradesh AYUSH Counselling Cutoff 2025

Uttar Pradesh 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 AYUSH, Uttar Pradesh 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.

• Uttar Pradesh AYUSH Counselling Download 2024 Round 1 Cutoff List – Click Here
• Uttar Pradesh AYUSH Counselling Download 2024 Round 2 Cutoff List – Click Here
• Uttar Pradesh AYUSH Counselling Download 2025 Round 1 Cutoff List – Click Here
• Uttar Pradesh AYUSH Counselling Download 2025 Round 2 Cutoff List – Click Here

Uttar Pradesh AYUSH Counselling Merit List 2025

Uttar Pradesh 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 Uttar Pradesh AYUSH Counselling 2025.

• Uttar Pradesh AYUSH Counselling Merit List 2025 Round 1 – Click Here
• Uttar Pradesh AYUSH Counselling Merit List 2025 Round 2 – Click Here
• Uttar Pradesh AYUSH Counselling Merit List 2025 Round 3 – Click Here

Uttar Pradesh AYUSH Counselling Seat Matrix 2025

Uttar Pradesh 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), Uttar Pradesh houses a total of 82 BAMS colleges with 6,213 seats, 13 BHMS colleges with 1,262 seats, and 15 BUMS colleges offering 815 seats. Download the complete list of colleges along with the detailed seat matrix for Uttar Pradesh AYUSH Counselling 2025 below.

• Uttar Pradesh AYUSH Counselling Seat Matrix  2025 Round 1 – Click Here
• Uttar Pradesh AYUSH Counselling Seat Matrix  2025 Round 2 – Click Here
• Uttar Pradesh AYUSH Counselling Seat Matrix  2025 Round 3 – Click Here

Government Colleges Under Uttar Pradesh AYUSH Counselling

The Uttar Pradesh AYUSH Counselling 2025 has 9 Government BAMS colleges with 563 seats, 9 Government BHMS colleges with 979 seats, and 2 Government BUMS colleges with 150 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 Uttar Pradesh participating in the 2025 counselling process below.

• Download List of Government AYUSH Colleges – Click Here

Private Colleges Under Uttar Pradesh AYUSH Counselling 2025

Private Colleges under Uttar Pradesh AYUSH Counselling 2025 have 71 Private BAMS colleges with 5440 seats, 13 Private BUMS colleges with 665 seats, and 4 Private BHMS colleges offering 200 seats in the state. These colleges are affiliated with recognised universities and follow the seat allotment process conducted through the Department of AYUSH, Government of Uttar Pradesh & National Informatics Centre (NIC). Download the list of Private AYUSH colleges in Uttar Pradesh participating in the 2025 counselling process below.

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

Uttar Pradesh AYUSH Counselling Helpline Number 2025

For any assistance related to Uttar Pradesh AYUSH Counselling 2025, candidates can contact the official helpline numbers: Dr. Rekha Verma at +91 7376520591 and Dr. Mukesh Singh at +91 7376524687.

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FAQs: Uttar Pradesh AYUSH Counselling 2025

Q: What is the minimum NEET score required for BAMS admission in Uttar Pradesh?

A: The minimum NEET score required for BAMS admission in Uttar Pradesh 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. Candidates from SC/ST/OBC/PwD categories can expect a cutoff between 163 and 129 marks. Additionally, for SC-PwD, the cutoff is likely to be 145 to 129 marks, and for ST-PwD, it is expected to be between 141 and 129 marks.

Q: Can other state students apply for BAMS/BHMS/BUMS in Uttar Pradesh?

A: Yes, students from other states can apply for BAMS, BHMS, and BUMS courses in Uttar Pradesh under the All India Quota (AIQ) Private Seats during UP AYUSH Counselling. These seats are available in private AYUSH colleges, and admission is based on NEET UG scores.

Q: How many government BAMS colleges are there in Uttar Pradesh?

A: There are 9 government BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) colleges in Uttar Pradesh offering admission through UP AYUSH Counselling based on NEET UG rank.

Q: Is NEET compulsory for admission in BAMS/BHMS/BUMS courses in Uttar Pradesh?

A: Yes, NEET UG is compulsory for admission to BAMS, BHMS, and BUMS courses in Uttar Pradesh, whether in government or private AYUSH colleges. All candidates must qualify NEET UG with the required cutoff marks to be eligible for the UP AYUSH Counselling process.

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

A: The mop-up round is conducted after Round 2 to fill vacant seats in AYUSH courses like BAMS, BHMS, and BUMS. Fresh registration and choice filling are allowed in this round. The stray vacancy round is the final round, conducted to fill any remaining seats—mainly in private colleges, and is open only to candidates who have not been allotted a seat in previous rounds.

Q: When does Uttar Pradesh AYUSH Counselling start?

A: The counselling is expected to start from the second week of July 2025. Exact dates can be checked on the official website.

Q: Who is eligible for Uttar Pradesh AYUSH Counselling?

A: Candidates who have appeared in the NEET Exam 2025 and meet the academic qualifications (minimum marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology) and age criteria (minimum 17 years) are eligible.

Q: How can I register for Uttar Pradesh AYUSH Counselling?

A: Candidates need to register on the official counselling website https://upayushcounseling.upsdc.gov.in/ using their NEET Exam application number and other required details.

Q: What documents are required for Uttar Pradesh AYUSH Counselling?

A: Documents include NEET UG 2025 Admit Card and Score Card, High School and Intermediate Marksheet, Domicile Certificate (for government seats), and other necessary certificates as per the counselling guidelines.