UP Ayush Counselling 2026

Every year, thousands of NEET-qualified students across Uttar Pradesh who dream of becoming Ayurvedic doctors, Homeopathic physicians, or Unani specialists face a single, critical question: “How does UP AYUSH Counselling work — and how do I secure my seat?” This is the only guide you need. UP AYUSH Counselling 2026 is the official, state-level centralised counselling process conducted by the Department of AYUSH, Government of Uttar Pradesh, in coordination with the National Informatics Centre (NIC), for admission to BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS, and BNYS courses across all AYUSH colleges in Uttar Pradesh. The official portal for UP AYUSH Counselling 2026 is upayushcounseling.upsdc.gov.in. Whether you are a first-time NEET qualifier or a returning aspirant — this guide covers everything: eligibility, registration, choice filling, seat allotment, documents, fee, and every counselling round. UP AYUSH Counselling 2026 — Quick Overview Detail Information Conducting Authority Department of AYUSH, Government of Uttar Pradesh Technical Partner National Informatics Centre (NIC) UG Counselling Authority Director General Medical Education & Training, Lucknow, UP Courses Covered BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS, BNYS Admission Basis NEET UG 2026 Score & Rank Counselling Mode 100% Online Official Website upayushcounseling.upsdc.gov.in AACCC Portal (AIQ) aaccc.gov.in/ug-counselling Registration Fee Rs. 2,000 (Non-Refundable) Counselling Rounds Round 1 — Round 2 — Mop-Up — Stray Vacancy Courses Covered Under UP AYUSH Counselling 2026 UP AYUSH Counselling 2026 covers admission to the following undergraduate AYUSH programs across government and private AYUSH colleges in Uttar Pradesh: Course Full Name Duration BAMS Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery 5.5 Years BHMS Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine & Surgery 5.5 Years BUMS Bachelor of Unani Medicine & Surgery 5.5 Years BSMS Bachelor of Siddha Medicine & Surgery 5.5 Years BNYS Bachelor of Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences 5.5 Years Note: BAMS is the most popular and most sought-after AYUSH course in UP — with the highest number of seats and colleges across the state. BHMS and BUMS are equally prestigious and growing rapidly in both enrollment and career opportunities. Eligibility Criteria — UP AYUSH Counselling 2026 Before registering, confirm that you meet every eligibility requirement. Ineligible candidates are rejected during document verification — even after seat allotment. Academic Eligibility Criteria Requirement Qualification 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised board Mandatory Subjects Physics, Chemistry & Biology (PCB) Minimum Marks — General/OBC 50% aggregate in PCB Minimum Marks — SC/ST/Reserved 45% aggregate in PCB Minimum Age 17 years as on 31st December of admission year NEET Eligibility Category Minimum Percentile General / OBC 50th Percentile SC / ST / Reserved 45th Percentile NEET UG 2026 qualification is mandatory. There is no separate AYUSH entrance exam — your NEET UG 2026 score is the only basis for UP AYUSH Counselling admission. Domicile Requirement For the 85% UP State Quota seats, candidates must have studied 10+2 from a school recognised by a UP university, within UP or the UP-NCR region. A valid UP Domicile Certificate is mandatory. Special Eligibility for BUMS For admission to BUMS (Unani Medicine), candidates must have studied Urdu, Arabic, or Persian as a subject in Class 10 or Class 12. If not studied previously, candidates will be required to study Urdu as a subject during the First Professional BUMS session at their allotted college. UP AYUSH Counselling 2026 — Expected Schedule & Timeline Official 2026 dates will be announced on upayushcounseling.upsdc.gov.in after NEET UG 2026 results. The following is based on previous year patterns. Event Expected Timeline NEET UG 2026 Exam May 2026 NEET UG 2026 Result June–July 2026 UP AYUSH Registration Opens July–August 2026 State Merit List Publication August 2026 Round 1 — Choice Filling & Locking August–September 2026 Round 1 — Document Verification (Nodal Centre) September 2026 Round 1 — Seat Allotment September 2026 Round 1 — College Reporting / Joining September 2026 Round 2 — Registration & Choice Filling September–October 2026 Round 2 — Seat Allotment & Joining October 2026 Mop-Up Round October–November 2026 Stray Vacancy Round (if applicable) November 2026 Visit upayushcounseling.upsdc.gov.in regularly for official real-time updates and exact dates. UP AYUSH Counselling 2026 — Registration Fee Fee Type Amount Refundable? Registration Fee — Round 1 Rs. 2,000 Non-Refundable Re-Registration Fee — Round 2 / Mop-Up Rs. 1,000 Non-Refundable Security Deposit Varies by College Type Refundable The Rs. 2,000 registration fee is a one-time payment for Round 1 and covers all rounds of counselling. For Round 2 and Mop-Up Round participation (if not registered in Round 1), an additional Rs. 1,000 processing fee applies. Payment is made exclusively online at upayushcounseling.upsdc.gov.in. Step-by-Step UP AYUSH Counselling 2026 Process UP AYUSH Counselling 2026 follows a structured, fully online multi-step process. Here is exactly how it works from start to finish: Step 1 — Online Registration Step 2 — State Merit List Publication After registration closes, the UP AYUSH counselling authority publishes the State Merit List — ranking all registered candidates by their NEET UG 2026 score and category. Only candidates appearing on the merit list proceed to choice filling. Download the merit list from upayushcounseling.upsdc.gov.in and verify your name, rank, and category status carefully. Step 3 — Choice Filling & Locking This is the most critical step — your college allotment depends entirely on your choices. Strategic Tip: Always fill colleges in genuine preference order. If you want BAMS over BHMS, place BAMS colleges first. If you want Government over Private, place Government colleges first. The seat allotment algorithm works strictly on your locked preference order. Step 4 — Physical Document Verification at Nodal Centre After choice locking, shortlisted candidates must appear in person at a designated Nodal Centre for physical document verification: Step 5 — Seat Allotment (Round-Wise) Based on your NEET rank, locked preferences, category, and seat availability, the counselling board generates the seat allotment result. The allotment process runs in multiple rounds: If you receive a seat in Round 1 but want a better college, you can opt for upgradation in Round 2. However, your Round 1 seat is held until you confirm the upgraded seat. Step 6 — Download Allotment Letter Step 7 — Report to Allotted AYUSH College Critical Warning: If you fail to report to your allotted college within the specified time, your seat … Read more