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AACCC AYUSH PG Central Counselling Guide & Seat Matrix

Official Information Bulletin: 920 MD/MS (Ayurveda) Seats across 53 Colleges in 21 States/UTs, 4-Round Counselling Flow, Free Exit Rules, Category Cutoffs & Resident Stipends.

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920
Total PG Seats
53
Colleges
21
States & UTs
4
Online Rounds
0 Domicile
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AACCC Quota Architecture & Seat Distribution

Verified from AACCC Official Information Bulletin

The Ayush Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC), Ministry of Ayush, conducts centralized online counselling for admission to All India Quota Post Graduate MD / MS (Ayurveda) seats across India.

No Domicile Restriction: AIQ Government, Central Universities, National Institutes, and Deemed Universities are 100% open to any AIAPGET qualified candidate from any state of India.

Seat Share by Counselling Section:

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Counselling Section Seat Quota Scope Total Seats Seat Share (%)
AIQ Deemed University Seats 100% seats of all 10 Deemed Ayurveda Universities 440 47.8%
AIQ Central Universities / National Institutes 100% seats of AIIA, NIA Jaipur, IMS BHU & ITRA Jamnagar 244 26.5%
AIQ Government Seats 15% All India Quota in State Govt Ayurveda Colleges 229 24.9%
AIQ Government-Aided Seats 15% All India Quota in Govt-Aided Ayurvedic Colleges 7 0.8%
Total Central Counselling PG Pool 920 100.0%

Official Category-wise Seat Reservation Matrix:

Category Seats Count Share Reservation Norms
Open / General (UR) 633 Seats 68.8% Includes Deemed unreserved & AIQ Open Merit seats.
OBC-NCL (Central List) 130 Seats 14.1% 27% in Central/Govt. Certificate on Central format.
Scheduled Caste (SC) 73 Seats 7.9% 15% reservation in Central / AIQ Government seats.
General EWS 47 Seats 5.1% 10% reservation in Central / AIQ Govt institutions.
Scheduled Tribe (ST) 37 Seats 4.0% 7.5% reservation in Central / AIQ Govt institutions.
PwBD (Horizontal Subset) 26 Seats Horizontal 5% horizontal reservation within respective categories.

Registration Fees & Security Deposit Refund Policy

Non-refundable vs 100% Refundable Security Money Guidelines

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Counselling Stream Category Non-Refundable Fee Refundable Security Total Payable
AIQ Govt / Central Universities / National Institutes General / EWS / OBC-NCL ₹2,000 ₹20,000 ₹22,000
SC / ST / PwBD ₹1,000 ₹20,000 ₹21,000
Deemed Universities (All Candidates) All Categories ₹5,000 ₹50,000 ₹55,000

Bank Account Advisory for Security Deposit Refund:

  • Security money is refunded directly to the original source account/card used during online registration.
  • DO NOT use cyber café accounts or third-party agent cards to prevent refund bouncing.

4-Round Counselling Flow & Free Exit Rulebook

Step-by-step rules for Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 & Stray Vacancy

Round 1

Free Exit

First online round open to all AIAPGET qualified aspirants.

  • If allotted & NOT joined: Free Exit. No money forfeited.
  • If allotted & joined: Can submit willingness for Round 2 Upgradation.
  • Resignation: Allowed without penalty up to 1 day prior to R2 result.

Round 2

Exit w/ Forfeiture

Fresh registration open. Choice filling mandatory.

  • NO FREE EXIT: Non-joining of allotted/upgraded seat leads to fee forfeiture.
  • Resignation: Allowed at least 3 days before Round 3 to retain eligibility.

Round 3

Mandatory Joining

Replaces Mop-Up round. Previous choices become null & void.

  • Mandatory Joining: Allotted candidates MUST join the college.
  • Penalty: Forfeiture + 1-Year Debarment from all AYUSH PG counselling.

Stray Vacancy

Online Allocation

100% online on AACCC portal to fill leftover vacant seats.

  • No Fresh Registration: Only unallotted candidates eligible.
  • Non-reporting leads to forfeiture and 1-year debarment.

Official Free Exit Comparison Matrix:

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Round Free Exit Status Financial Penalty Eligibility for Next Rounds
Round 1 Allowed Zero (₹0) Eligible for Round 2 without paying new fees.
Round 2 Not Allowed Security Money Forfeited Eligible for Round 3 only if withdrawn 3 days prior.
Round 3 Strictly Barred Security Money Forfeited Ineligible for all AYUSH PG counselling for 1 year.
Stray Vacancy (SVR) Strictly Barred Security Money Forfeited Ineligible for all AYUSH PG admissions + 1-Yr Debarment.

Round 3 Reserved Category Conversion Algorithm

How Unfilled Reserved Seats Convert to General / Open

ST Vacancy
SC Category
SC Vacancy
Unreserved (UR)
OBC-NCL / EWS
Unreserved (UR)
PwBD Horizontal
Parent Quota

Official AIAPGET Closing Cutoffs (R1, R2 & R3)

Closing AIR & Marks from Official Bulletin

1. Central Universities & National Institutes (AIIA, NIA, BHU, ITRA):

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Category Round 1 Closing Round 2 Closing Round 3 Closing
General / Open AIR 317 (299 M) AIR 423 (292 M) AIR 767 (276 M)
EWS AIR 348 (296 M) AIR 438 (291 M) AIR 882 (273 M)
OBC-NCL AIR 614 (283 M) AIR 502 (288 M) AIR 744 (278 M)
SC AIR 2,253 (238 M) AIR 1,437 (256 M) AIR 2,332 (238 M)
ST AIR 2,936 (226 M) AIR 3,643 (215 M) AIR 4,043 (207 M)

2. AIQ Government Ayurveda Colleges (15% AIQ):

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Category Round 1 Closing Round 2 Closing Round 3 Closing
General / Open AIR 681 (280 M) AIR 850 (274 M) AIR 945 (270 M)
EWS AIR 825 (275 M) AIR 919 (271 M) AIR 1,058 (267 M)
OBC-NCL AIR 716 (279 M) AIR 928 (271 M) AIR 1,030 (268 M)
SC AIR 2,157 (240 M) AIR 2,498 (234 M) AIR 2,825 (228 M)
ST AIR 4,043 (207 M) AIR 6,538 (174 M) AIR 6,538 (174 M)

Apex National Institutes & Resident Stipends

Premier Central Institutions with 7th Pay Commission Stipends

Apex Institute

All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA)

New Delhi • Code: 700222
Monthly Resident Stipend
₹95,000 – ₹1,05,000 /mo
  • 55 PG Seats across 14 MD/MS Specialties
  • NABH Accredited 200+ Bed Research Hospital
  • Zero State Service Bond requirement
Central Heritage

Faculty of Ayurveda, IMS BHU

Varanasi, UP • Code: 700184
Monthly Resident Stipend
₹95,000 – ₹1,05,000 /mo
  • 50 PG Seats (25 Central + 25 BHU Internal)
  • Sir Sunderlal Hospital (1,500+ beds)
  • Premier research facilities & library
Deemed University

National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA)

Jaipur, Rajasthan • Code: 700217
Monthly Resident Stipend
₹85,000 – ₹95,000 /mo
  • 55 PG Seats across 14 MD/MS branches
  • Heavy OPD load (over 1,200+ patients daily)
  • Modern Panchakarma hospital
Institute of National Importance

ITRA Jamnagar

Jamnagar, Gujarat • Code: 700072
Monthly Resident Stipend
₹85,000 – ₹95,000 /mo
  • 84 PG Seats (Highest seats among Central Institutes)
  • Pioneering Ayurvedic drug research
  • Full statutory INI status

Participating Colleges Directory (53 Institutions)

Interactive directory with seats, fee, stipend, service bond & official links

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# / Code College / Institute State Quota Type Seats Stipend Bond 1st Yr Fee Link

Mandatory Physical Reporting Document Checklist

Carry original documents + 3 sets of self-attested photocopies

Upon provisional seat allotment, candidates must report physically to the allotted college within the stipulated schedule with the following categorized original documents:

Academic Certificates

5 Mandatory Documents
  • BAMS Degree / Provisional Certificate
    Issued by recognized University.
  • All Professional BAMS Mark Sheets
    1st, 2nd, 3rd and Final Year sheets.
  • Rotatory Internship Certificate
    1-year internship completed by cutoff date.
  • Class 10th (Matriculation) Certificate
    Primary proof for Date of Birth.
  • Class 12th Mark Sheet
    10+2 science passing certificate.

Counselling Credentials

3 Mandatory Documents
  • Provisional Allotment Letter
    Downloaded from AACCC portal.
  • AIAPGET Admit Card
    Official admit card issued by NTA.
  • AIAPGET Official Score Card
    Showing All India Rank & marks.

Medical & Registration

3 Mandatory Documents
  • NCISM Registration Certificate
    Issued by CCIM/NCISM or State Board.
  • Medical Fitness Certificate
    From Registered Medical Practitioner.
  • Transfer (TC) & Migration Certificate
    From the last studied BAMS college.

Identity & Category

4 Mandatory Documents
  • Valid Government Photo ID
    Aadhaar Card, Passport, or PAN Card.
  • Eight (8) Passport-Size Photos
    Matching AIAPGET application photo.
  • Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS)
    Central Govt format, valid for year.
  • PwBD Disability Certificate
    From authorized National Medical Board.
NRI Quota Candidates: Sponsor's Passport/Visa, Embassy Certificate, Sponsorship Affidavit, and Relationship Affidavit.
Name Discrepancy Affidavit: If spelling differs across 10th and Aadhaar/BAMS degree, carry a notarized undertaking.

Crucial FAQs & Expert Counselling Advice

Curated by Dr. Vivek Tiwari (Medical Officer - UP Govt.)

Q1. Can I participate in both AACCC Central Counselling and State AYUSH PG Counselling simultaneously?

Yes. You can participate in both AACCC and State Counselling during Round 1 and Round 2. Once you join and retain a seat in Round 3 or after the resignation deadline, your allotment is locked on the National Allotment Portal.

Q2. What happens if I forget to lock my choices before the deadline on the AACCC portal?

Submitted choices are automatically locked by the server at the exact deadline timestamp. Always take a printout of the locked choice slip.

Q3. What is the difference between AIQ Central Institutes and AIQ Government seats?

Central Institutes (AIIA, BHU, NIA, ITRA) offer Central 7th CPC resident stipends (~₹85,000–₹1,05,000/mo) and generally zero compulsory service bonds. AIQ Government seats follow respective state government stipend and bond rules.

Q4. What is the exact deadline to resign from a Round 2 joined seat?

You must resign at least 3 days prior to the commencement of Round 3. Security fee is forfeited, but you remain eligible for subsequent rounds.

Official AACCC Contact Desk & Helplines

Ministry of Ayush, Government of India

Helpline Numbers: 011-35089100, 9289445610, 9289445611
Support Email: counseling-aaccc@gov.in
Official Portal: https://aaccc.gov.in

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