UP AYUSH NEET Counselling 2026: Complete Guide to State Quota BAMS, BHMS & BUMS Admissions in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh is home to one of India’s largest networks of AYUSH medical colleges — and for UP domicile students who qualified NEET 2026, the 85% state quota seats available through UP AYUSH NEET Counselling represent the single best opportunity to secure an affordable government AYUSH college seat close to home. But the UP AYUSH counselling process is filled with deadlines, documentation requirements, and strategic decisions that can make the difference between your first choice government college and a private institution with five times the fee. This is the most complete, up-to-date guide to UP AYUSH NEET Counselling 2026 — managed by the Directorate of AYUSH, Uttar Pradesh through the official portal upneet.gov.in and dirayushupneet.com. What Is UP AYUSH NEET Counselling? UP AYUSH NEET Counselling is the state-level admission process conducted by the Directorate of AYUSH, Government of Uttar Pradesh for allotment of 85% State Quota seats in AYUSH courses across all government, government-aided, and private AYUSH colleges in Uttar Pradesh. While 15% of seats in government AYUSH colleges go to the All India Quota (AIQ) managed by AACCC, the remaining 85% are exclusively for candidates with Uttar Pradesh domicile — and this is where the opportunity lies for UP students. Official Portals: Courses Available Under UP AYUSH State Quota 2026 Course Duration Stream BAMS 5.5 years (including internship) Ayurveda BHMS 5.5 years (including internship) Homoeopathy BUMS 5.5 years (including internship) Unani BSMS 5.5 years (including internship) Siddha 📌 Note: Seat availability for each course varies by year based on college approvals and NMC/NCISM regulatory status. Always refer to the official Information Bulletin released on upneet.gov.in for the current year’s seat matrix. Eligibility Criteria — UP AYUSH NEET Counselling 2026 Before registering, confirm you meet ALL of the following eligibility conditions: Academic Eligibility: NEET Qualifying Percentile Requirements: Category Minimum Qualifying Percentile General 50th Percentile SC / ST / OBC 40th Percentile General – PwD 45th Percentile SC / ST / OBC – PwD 40th Percentile Domicile Requirement: Age Requirement: Step-by-Step Registration Process — upneet.gov.in 2026 Step 1 — Visit the Official Portal Go to upneet.gov.in or dirayushupneet.com. Always use the official government portal — avoid third-party websites that may mislead you with fake registration links. Step 2 — New Registration Click on “New Registration” and enter: Create a secure password. Keep your login credentials safe — you will use them throughout the entire counselling process. Step 3 — Fill Application Details After registration, log in and complete your full application: Step 4 — Pay Application Fee Application fee payment is made online through the portal via: Keep the payment confirmation receipt — it is required as proof of registration. Step 5 — Choice Filling This is the most critical step of the entire process. You will: Step 6 — Lock Your Choices After reviewing, lock your choices before the deadline. Unlocked choices are NOT considered for seat allotment. Once locked, no changes are permitted — so make this decision carefully and with complete information. Step 7 — Download Seat Allotment Letter Results are published on the official portal. Log in with your credentials to check your allotment. If satisfied, download your Provisional Seat Allotment Letter — you will need it for college reporting. Step 8 — Physical Reporting to Allotted College Report to the allotted college within the deadline specified in the counselling schedule. Carry all original documents for verification. Failure to report on time results in cancellation of your allotted seat. Documents Required for UP AYUSH Counselling 2026 Prepare all documents in both original and self-attested photocopy format: Mandatory Documents: Category-Specific Documents: ⚠️ Critical Warning: Your UP Domicile Certificate must be issued by the competent authority and must be in the prescribed format. Certificates issued by unauthorized officials or in incorrect format will be rejected at document verification, resulting in cancellation of admission even after seat allotment. Understanding the UP AYUSH Seat Distribution UP AYUSH state quota seats are distributed across multiple college types: College Type Seat Type Fee Range Government AYUSH Colleges State Quota (85% of AIQ-excluded seats) Lowest — Government fee structure Government-Aided AYUSH Colleges State Quota Low to moderate Private AYUSH Colleges State Quota (85%) Higher — Private institution fees Minority Institution Seats Reserved as per institutional guidelines Varies 💡 Strategy Tip: Government AYUSH college seats in UP have annual fees significantly lower than private colleges and offer equivalent NCISM-approved education. Prioritize government colleges in your choice filling — especially BHU Varanasi which falls under central quota but is highly prestigious. Reservation Structure — UP AYUSH State Quota 2026 UP state quota seats follow the reservation policy of the Government of Uttar Pradesh: Category Reservation Percentage Scheduled Caste (SC) 21% Scheduled Tribe (ST) 2% Other Backward Class (OBC) 27% Economically Weaker Section (EWS) 10% General / Unreserved 40% Additional horizontal reservations apply for PwD candidates, Freedom Fighters’ dependents, and Ex-Servicemen dependents as per UP government policy. Refer to the official Information Bulletin for complete reservation details. AACCC vs. UP AYUSH Counselling — Which Is Right for You? Many UP students are eligible for both AACCC (AIQ) and UP state quota counselling. Understanding the difference helps you use both to your maximum advantage: Parameter AACCC Counselling UP AYUSH Counselling Quota 15% AIQ + Deemed + Central Universities 85% UP State Quota Who Can Apply Any NEET-qualified candidate in India UP domicile candidates only Colleges Available Government colleges across all of India UP AYUSH colleges only Competition Level National level (higher) State level (lower for UP candidates) Deemed University Access Yes — through AACCC only No Official Portal aaccc.gov.in upneet.gov.in / dirayushupneet.com Can I Do Both? ✅ Yes — register for both simultaneously ✅ Yes — register for both simultaneously Recommended Strategy for UP Students: Register for both AACCC and UP AYUSH counselling simultaneously. Participate actively in both. If you receive a satisfactory government seat through UP state quota, you can withdraw from AACCC. If UP state quota does not yield a desired seat, your AACCC registration keeps your options open nationally and for Deemed Universities. Important Tips to Maximize Your UP AYUSH Counselling Result Frequently Asked Questions — UP AYUSH NEET Counselling 2026 Q1: What is the official website for UP AYUSH NEET Counselling 2026? A: The official websites are upneet.gov.in and dirayushupneet.com, both operated by the Directorate of AYUSH, Government of Uttar … Read more