AACCC AYUSH NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Choice Filling has officially commenced on the centralized counselling portal aaccc.gov.in, administered by the Ayush Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC), Ministry of Ayush, Government of India. Qualified NEET UG candidates seeking admission into undergraduate traditional medicine disciplines—Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS), Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS), Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (BUMS), and Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS)—can now submit, rearrange, and lock their college choices across 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats in Government and Government-Aided colleges, 100% seats in National Institutes and Central Universities, and 100% seats in Deemed Universities.
Round 1 online choice filling represents the most crucial strategic phase of the central AYUSH admission process. Aspirants must carefully structure their preference list, balancing apex national institutes such as the National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA) Jaipur, Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda (ITRA) Jamnagar, Faculty of Ayurveda IMS-BHU Varanasi, National Institute of Homoeopathy (NIH) Kolkata, and National Institute of Unani Medicine (NIUM) Bangalore against premier state government Ayurvedic and Homeopathic medical colleges. In this master guide, we provide the full official 4-round schedule as released by AACCC, step-by-step choice locking roadmap, counselling fee and security deposit matrix, quota-wise cutoff benchmarks, top recommended preference lists for BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, and BSMS, and vital seat upgradation and free exit regulations.
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Official AACCC AYUSH NEET UG 2026 Counselling Master Schedule (All Rounds)
The Ayush Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC) has officially published the comprehensive time schedule for the entire 2026–27 undergraduate admission cycle. Candidates can review the complete timeline for Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and the two phases of Stray Vacancy Rounds (SVR-I and SVR-II) below:
| Counselling Round | Online Registration & Fee Payment | Choice Filling & Locking Window | Processing of Seat Allotment | Seat Allotment Result Date | Physical Reporting at Allotted Institute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Aug 31 to Sept 13, 2026 (Reg up to 2:00 PM; Payment up to 5:00 PM) |
Sept 9 to Sept 13, 2026 (Locking: Sept 13, 2:00 PM to 11:55 PM) |
Sept 14 to Sept 15, 2026 | Sept 16, 2026 | Sept 17 to Sept 23, 2026 |
| Round 2 | Sept 26 to Sept 30, 2026 (Reg up to 2:00 PM; Payment up to 5:00 PM) |
Sept 27 to Sept 30, 2026 (Locking: Sept 30, 2:00 PM to 11:55 PM) |
Oct 1 to Oct 2, 2026 | Oct 3, 2026 | Oct 4 to Oct 9, 2026 |
| Round 3 | Oct 14 to Oct 20, 2026 (Reg up to 2:00 PM; Payment up to 5:00 PM) |
Oct 15 to Oct 20, 2026 (Locking: Oct 20, 2:00 PM to 11:55 PM) |
Oct 21 to Oct 22, 2026 | Oct 23, 2026 | Oct 24 to Oct 29, 2026 |
| Stray Vacancy Round – Phase I (SVR-I) | Nov 3 to Nov 9, 2026 (Reg up to 2:00 PM; Payment up to 5:00 PM) |
Nov 4 to Nov 9, 2026 (Locking: Nov 9, 2:00 PM to 11:55 PM) |
Nov 10 to Nov 11, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 | Nov 13 to Nov 18, 2026 |
| Stray Vacancy Round – Phase II (SVR-II) | No Fresh Registration (Unallotted registered candidates considered) |
No Fresh Choice Filling (Choices submitted in SVR-I used) |
Nov 22 to Nov 23, 2026 | Nov 24, 2026 | Nov 25 to Nov 30, 2026 |
Official Counselling Registration Fee and Refundable Security Deposit
To participate in AACCC AYUSH NEET UG 2026 counselling, candidates must pay a two-part fee consisting of a non-refundable registration fee and a refundable security deposit. The security money is refundable to the original bank account from which the payment was made if no seat is allotted, or adjustable against tuition fees upon physical joining at the allotted institution.
| Institutional Quota Selected | Candidate Category | Non-Refundable Registration Fee | Refundable Security Deposit | Total Initial Fee Payable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15% AIQ Govt / Govt-Aided / Central Universities / National Institutes | UR / EWS / OBC-NCL | Rs 1,000 | Rs 10,000 | Rs 11,000 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Rs 500 | Rs 10,000 | Rs 10,500 | |
| 100% Deemed Universities (Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Unani) | All Categories (UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS) | Rs 5,000 | Rs 50,000 | Rs 55,000 |
| Both (AIQ Govt + Deemed Universities) | All Categories | Rs 5,000 | Rs 50,000 | Rs 55,000 |
Step-by-Step Procedure for AACCC AYUSH Round 1 Choice Filling and Locking
Candidates can submit an unlimited number of college choices from the active seat matrix. Follow the step-by-step protocol below to ensure your preferences are registered and locked securely:
- Login to the Candidate Portal: Visit aaccc.gov.in and click on “UG Counseling”. Log in using your NEET UG Roll Number, Password, and the Security Pin.
- Access the Choice Filling Section: Click on “Available Choices” to view the list of participating institutions categorized by course (BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS) and institute type (National Institute, Central University, AIQ Govt, Govt-Aided, Deemed University).
- Filter and Add Institutions: Use the search filters (State, Institute Type, Course) to find your preferred institutions. Click on the green “+ Add” button next to each college to move it into your selected choices list.
- Rearrange Priority Order: Review your selected choices carefully. Use the “Move Up”, “Move Down”, or “Choice Interchange” tools to order colleges strictly from your most preferred to least preferred institute.
- Save Choices Frequently: Click “Save & Continue” periodically to avoid session timeouts and prevent data loss during choice assembly.
- Lock Choices in the Designated Window: On September 13, 2026, after 02:00 PM, navigate to “Lock Choices”. Review the final sequence, accept the undertaking, enter your portal password, and click “Lock My Choices”.
- Download and Print Choice Submission Slip: Once locked, generate the locked choices PDF document containing the timestamp and unique security hash. Keep 2 to 3 printed copies for your records.
Top Recommended Preference Ordering Strategy for BAMS (Ayurveda) & Verified Institutional Fees
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) is the most sought-after course in AYUSH central counselling. Below is the verified hierarchy of apex National Institutes, Central Universities, and top State Government Ayurvedic Colleges for Round 1 choice filling along with their 2026–27 official tuition fee structures:
| Priority Order | Institute Name & Location | Institute Category | Expected UR Closing AIR | Official Annual Tuition Fee (2026-27) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preference 1 | Faculty of Ayurveda, IMS-BHU, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh | Central University (100% Seats) | AIR 20,000 to 26,000 | Rs 29,834 (1st Year) / Rs 24,536 (Subsequent) |
| Preference 2 | National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA), Jaipur, Rajasthan | National Institute / Deemed (100% Seats) | AIR 24,000 to 32,000 | Rs 42,000 / year (Rs 1.75 Lakh total course) |
| Preference 3 | Institute of Teaching & Research in Ayurveda (ITRA), Jamnagar, Gujarat | Institute of National Importance (INI) | AIR 28,000 to 36,000 | Rs 35,000 / year |
| Preference 4 | All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi / Goa Campus | National Institute (Apex Central) | AIR 30,000 to 38,000 | Rs 36,000 / year |
| Preference 5 | Ayurvedic & Unani Tibbia College, Karol Bagh, New Delhi | Delhi University Quota / Central | AIR 32,000 to 42,000 | Rs 12,000 / year |
| Preference 6 | Ch. Brahm Prakash Ayurved Charak Sansthan, Khera Dabar, New Delhi | Govt of NCT Delhi (AIQ 15%) | AIR 35,000 to 45,000 | Rs 65,000 / year |
| Preference 7 | Government Ayurvedic College & Hospital, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh | State Government (AIQ 15%) | AIR 42,000 to 52,000 | Rs 24,000 / year |
| Preference 8 | State Ayurvedic College & Hospital, Varanasi / Rishikul Campus Haridwar | State Government (AIQ 15%) | AIR 46,000 to 58,000 | Rs 30,000 / year |
| Preference 9 | Government Ayurveda Medical College (GAMC), Bangalore / Mysore, Karnataka | State Government (AIQ 15%) | AIR 48,000 to 62,000 | Rs 28,000 / year |
| Preference 10 | R.A. Podar Ayurvedic Medical College, Worli, Mumbai, Maharashtra | State Government (AIQ 15%) | AIR 45,000 to 56,000 | Rs 45,000 / year |
Top Recommended Preference Ordering Strategy for BHMS (Homeopathy) & Verified Institutional Fees
Homeopathic medicine provides extensive clinical exposure and clinical research infrastructure across central and premier state government institutions. Below is the top preference framework and 2026–27 fee structure for BHMS candidates.
| Priority Order | Institute Name & Location | Institute Category | Expected UR Closing AIR | Official Annual Tuition Fee (2026-27) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preference 1 | National Institute of Homoeopathy (NIH), Salt Lake, Kolkata, West Bengal | National Institute (100% Central Seats) | AIR 55,000 to 75,000 | Rs 35,000 / year |
| Preference 2 | Nehru Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Defence Colony, New Delhi | Delhi University Quota / AIQ 15% | AIR 60,000 to 82,000 | Rs 8,500 / year |
| Preference 3 | Dr. B.R. Sur Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Nanakpura, New Delhi | GGSIPU / AIQ 15% | AIR 70,000 to 92,000 | Rs 45,000 / year |
| Preference 4 | National Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh | State Government (AIQ 15%) | AIR 85,000 to 1,10,000 | Rs 19,000 / year |
| Preference 5 | Government Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka | State Government (AIQ 15%) | AIR 90,000 to 1,18,000 | Rs 24,000 / year |
| Preference 6 | Calcutta Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal | State Government (AIQ 15%) | AIR 95,000 to 1,25,000 | Rs 15,000 / year |
| Preference 7 | Government Homoeopathic Medical College, Kozhikode / Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala | State Government (AIQ 15%) | AIR 88,000 to 1,15,000 | Rs 22,000 / year |
Top Recommended Preference Ordering Strategy for BUMS and BSMS (Unani & Siddha)
For candidates opting for Unani Medicine (BUMS) and Siddha Medicine (BSMS), central institutes offer state-of-the-art research laboratories, extensive indoor hospital facilities, and highly subsidized fee structures:
| Course Track | Top Recommended Institutions | Institute Category | Expected UR Closing AIR | Official Annual Tuition Fee (2026-27) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUMS (Unani Medicine) | National Institute of Unani Medicine (NIUM), Bangalore, Karnataka | National Institute (100% Seats) | AIR 65,000 to 88,000 | Rs 35,000 / year |
| Faculty of Unani Medicine, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh, UP | Central University (100% Seats) | AIR 50,000 to 72,000 | Rs 26,000 / year | |
| Ayurvedic & Unani Tibbia College (Unani Wing), Karol Bagh, New Delhi | Delhi University / Central | AIR 75,000 to 98,000 | Rs 12,000 / year | |
| BSMS (Siddha Medicine) | National Institute of Siddha (NIS), Tambaram Sanatorium, Chennai, Tamil Nadu | National Institute (100% Seats) | AIR 80,000 to 1,15,000 | Rs 32,000 / year |
| Government Siddha Medical College, Palayamkottai / Chennai, Tamil Nadu | State Government (AIQ 15%) | AIR 95,000 to 1,35,000 | Rs 18,000 / year |
Deemed Universities for AYUSH: 2026–27 Official Annual Fee Matrix & Cutoff Benchmarks
Deemed universities offering BAMS and BHMS operate under 100% All India management seats through AACCC. They require a ₹50,000 refundable security deposit during registration. Below is the updated, verified 2026–27 annual tuition fee structure and expected closing benchmarks across prominent deemed institutions:
| Deemed University Name & Location | Course Offered | Official Annual Tuition Fee (2026-27) | Expected Closing NEET Score | Expected Closing AIR Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University College of Ayurved, Pune, Maharashtra | BAMS | Rs 6,00,000 / year | 340 to 380 Marks | AIR 2,80,000 |
| Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Ayurved & Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra | BAMS | Rs 4,75,000 / year | 320 to 360 Marks | AIR 3,10,000 |
| Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education (Mahatma Gandhi Ayurved MC), Wardha | BAMS | Rs 4,25,000 / year | 260 to 300 Marks | AIR 4,40,000 |
| KLE Academy of Higher Education (BMK Ayurved Mahavidyalaya), Belagavi, Karnataka | BAMS | Rs 4,15,000 / year | 310 to 350 Marks | AIR 3,30,000 |
| Yenepoya Ayurveda Medical College & Hospital, Mangalore, Karnataka | BAMS | Rs 3,95,000 / year | 290 to 330 Marks | AIR 3,75,000 |
| Sumandeep Vidyapeeth (K.J. Institute of Ayurveda), Vadodara, Gujarat | BAMS | Rs 3,85,000 / year | 270 to 310 Marks | AIR 4,10,000 |
| Dr. D.Y. Patil Homoeopathic Medical College & Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune | BHMS | Rs 2,25,000 / year | 180 to 220 Marks | AIR 6,20,000 |
| Bharati Vidyapeeth Homoeopathic Medical College, Pune, Maharashtra | BHMS | Rs 2,10,000 / year | 190 to 230 Marks | AIR 5,90,000 |
Crucial AACCC Counselling Rules: Upgradation, Free Exit, and Forfeiture
Understanding AACCC seat allotment mechanics is vital to protect your security money and optimize upgradation possibilities across subsequent rounds:
- Free Exit in Round 1: Round 1 in AACCC offers a Complete Free Exit. If you are allotted a seat in Round 1 and choose not to report to the allotted college, your seat is cancelled automatically without forfeiture of your security deposit. You remain fully eligible to participate in Round 2.
- Joining with Upgradation in Round 1: If you are allotted a seat in Round 1 and wish to upgrade in Round 2, you must physically report to the allotted institute, complete document verification, pay the institutional fees, and submit your “Willingness for Upgradation” option at the time of admission.
- Auto-Locking of Choices: If a candidate saves choices but forgets to lock them before 11:55 PM on September 13, 2026, the system will automatically lock the saved choices at the deadline. However, candidates are strongly advised to manually lock their choices and print the confirmation slip.
- Exit with Forfeiture in Round 2: In Round 2, if a candidate is allotted a seat (fresh allotment or upgraded seat) and fails to report/join, their security deposit (₹10,000 for Govt / ₹50,000 for Deemed) will be forfeited.
- Seat Retention After Round 3: Candidates who join an allotted seat in Round 3 are not permitted to vacate or resign from their seats and are barred from further state quota or mop-up rounds.
Mandatory Physical Reporting Document Checklist for AACCC Allotment
When reporting to the allotted National Institute, Central University, or Government AYUSH College, candidates must carry the original certificates along with three self-attested photocopied dossiers:
- AACCC Round 1 Provisional Seat Allotment Letter (Downloaded from aaccc.gov.in)
- NEET UG 2026 Admit Card and Official Scorecard / Rank Card
- Class 10 Certificate & Marksheet (Official Date of Birth proof)
- Class 12 Marksheet and Qualifying Certificate (Verifying Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English scores)
- Urdu / Arabic / Persian / Tamil Language Proof: Mandatory for BUMS and BSMS candidates who studied the respective language in Class 10 or Class 12.
- Category Certificate (SC / ST / OBC-NCL / EWS): Must be in the central format issued by an authorized competent revenue officer. OBC-NCL and EWS certificates must be issued on or after April 1, 2026 for the current financial year.
- Disability Certificate (PwBD): Issued by designated MCC/AACCC Disability Assessment Boards.
- Proof of Identity: Original Aadhaar Card, Passport, Voter ID, or PAN Card.
- Passport-Sized Color Photographs (8 to 10 Copies): Matching the photograph submitted in the NEET UG application form.
- Transfer Certificate (TC), Migration Certificate, and Character Certificate from the last attended institute.
- Medical Fitness Certificate issued by a registered medical practitioner.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Regarding AACCC AYUSH NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Choice Filling
Q1: What is the official website for AACCC AYUSH NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Choice Filling?
Answer: The official portal for central AYUSH counselling and choice filling is aaccc.gov.in.
Q2: What courses are covered under AACCC central counselling?
Answer: AACCC conducts counselling for Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS), Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS), Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (BUMS), Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS), and B.Pharm (Ayurveda) at ITRA Jamnagar.
Q3: What is the exact Round 1 schedule as per the official AACCC notification?
Answer: As per the official notification on aaccc.gov.in: Registration & Fee Payment runs from August 31 to September 13, 2026 (Registration up to 02:00 PM; Payment up to 05:00 PM); Choice Filling is open from September 9 to September 13, 2026 (11:55 PM); Choice Locking is on September 13, 2026 (02:00 PM to 11:55 PM); Allotment Processing is on September 14–15; Round 1 Seat Allotment Result is on September 16, 2026; and Physical Reporting is from September 17 to September 23, 2026.
Q4: Is there a Free Exit option in AACCC Round 1 counselling?
Answer: Yes. Candidates allotted a seat in Round 1 can opt for a Free Exit without losing their refundable security deposit if they do not report to the allotted institute.
Q5: What is the refundable security deposit for government colleges versus deemed universities?
Answer: The refundable security deposit is ₹10,000 for 15% AIQ Government/Government-Aided/National Institutes/Central Universities and ₹50,000 for Deemed Universities.
Q6: What happens if I forget to lock my choices before the deadline?
Answer: If choices are saved but not manually locked, the AACCC system automatically locks your saved choices at 11:55 PM on September 13, 2026.
Q7: Can a student apply for both AIQ Government seats and Deemed Universities together?
Answer: Yes. Candidates can select both AIQ Government and Deemed University quotas by paying the Deemed fee structure (₹5,000 registration fee + ₹50,000 security deposit).
Q8: What is the expected NEET cutoff rank for BAMS at IMS-BHU Varanasi in Round 1?
Answer: The expected closing rank for General Unreserved candidates at Faculty of Ayurveda, IMS-BHU Varanasi is approximately AIR 20,000 to 26,000 in Round 1.
Q9: What is the official fee for BAMS at IMS-BHU Varanasi and NIA Jaipur?
Answer: At IMS-BHU Varanasi, the first-year academic fee is ₹29,834 (and ~₹24,536 per year subsequently). At NIA Jaipur, the annual tuition fee is approximately ₹42,000 per year (~₹1.75 Lakhs for the entire course duration).
Q10: What is the special language eligibility for BUMS admissions?
Answer: Candidates applying for BUMS must have passed Class 10 or Class 12 with Urdu, Arabic, or Persian as a subject, or pass an equivalent entrance language test conducted by the admitting institution.
Q11: What is the special language eligibility for BSMS (Siddha) admissions?
Answer: Candidates applying for BSMS must have studied Tamil as one of the subjects in Class 10 or Class 12, or qualify a Tamil language proficiency test prior to the first professional examination.
Q12: What are the dates for Round 2 and Round 3 in AACCC 2026 counselling?
Answer: Round 2 registration & choice filling will be conducted from September 26 to September 30, 2026 (Result on October 3, 2026), and Round 3 will take place from October 14 to October 20, 2026 (Result on October 23, 2026).
Q13: How can I upgrade my seat from Round 1 to Round 2 in AACCC?
Answer: To opt for upgradation, you must physically report to your allotted Round 1 college, complete document verification and fee payment, and submit your “Willingness for Upgradation” during admission.