Overview
AYUSH PG counselling decides who gets a seat in postgraduate Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, Homoeopathy and Yoga and Naturopathy courses after AIAPGET. It is run in two parallel tracks: AACCC (AYUSH Admissions Central Counselling Committee) for All India Quota seats, and state or UT counselling authorities for state quota seats. Qualifying for the AIAPGET only makes you eligible, so the seat itself depends on counselling.
This guide explains how AYUSH PG counselling works in 2026, who is eligible, how the rounds run, what fees and deposits to expect, and which documents to keep ready. The 2026-27 cycle is under way, with AACCC Round 1 results on 5th November 2026 and later rounds running into December.
Type
This is a pillar guide to AYUSH PG counselling 2026, covering both the central (AACCC) and state tracks.
It applies to postgraduate AYUSH degree courses such as MD and MS in Ayurveda, MD in Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy, and MD in Yoga and Naturopathy, admitted through AIAPGET.
The guide is general. State rules differ, so the state brochure always overrides it.
State / Authority
AYUSH PG counselling operates under the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, with the standards set by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) and the National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH).
State and UT governments run their own AYUSH PG counselling for state quota seats.
Provider
NTA conducts AIAPGET, the entrance exam.
AACCC conducts AYUSH PG counselling for AIQ seats on aaccc.gov.in, using the NIC platform.
State authorities, such as the UP AYUSH PG Counselling Board, conduct state counselling on their own portals.
The Two Tracks of AYUSH PG Counselling
AACCC (central) counselling fills the All India Quota seats, which cover 15% of seats in government AYUSH colleges and seats in Deemed Universities, Central Universities and National Institutes.
State counselling fills the state quota seats in government colleges (the remaining 85%), and in many states also the seats in private and minority colleges. The AIQ seats of private AYUSH institutes are counselled by the respective state or UT authority, not by AACCC.
For example, Uttar Pradesh's 2026 order sends 15% of seats in government colleges to AACCC and fills the rest through UP AYUSH PG counselling, while all seats in private colleges are filled through the state process, split into 15% AIQ and 85% state quota. Other states follow their own rules, so check which track a seat falls under before you apply.
AYUSH PG Counselling Eligibility
The conditions are broadly standard, though state counselling adds its own:
Qualify AIAPGET 2026 and register on the counselling portal.
Hold a BAMS, BUMS, BHMS or equivalent degree from a recognised institution.
Meet the minimum percentile: the UP 2026 order, for example, lists the 50th percentile for Unreserved and EWS, the 45th for Unreserved PwD, and the 40th for SC, ST, OBC-NCL and reserved PwD candidates, subject to any change by NCISM and NCH.
Complete the compulsory one-year internship by the notified date. The UP 2026 order uses 31st October 2026.
For state quota seats in government colleges, most states require domicile and registration with the state board.
Candidates currently studying or already holding a PG course are generally not eligible.
How AYUSH PG Counselling Works: Step by Step
Register on the counselling portal using your AIAPGET credentials. AACCC advises using the same email address and mobile number you gave NTA.
Pay the counselling fee, which has a non-refundable registration fee and a refundable security deposit.
Fill and lock choices of college and course in order of preference.
Seat allotment is processed centrally on the NIC platform, based on rank, category, choices and availability.
Result is published online, and you can download the allotment letter.
Report to the allotted institute with original documents, pay the college fee and complete admission.
AYUSH PG Counselling Rounds in 2026
AACCC's revised 2026-27 schedule has three regular rounds and two Stray Vacancy Rounds:
Round 1: registration and choice filling from 30th October to 3rd November, result on 5th November, reporting from 6th to 13th November.
Round 2: result on 21st November, reporting from 22nd to 26th November.
Round 3: result on 4th December, reporting from 5th to 10th December.
Stray Vacancy Round I: result on 18th December, reporting from 19th to 22nd December.
Stray Vacancy Round II: no fresh registration or choice filling, result on 24th December, reporting from 25th to 29th December.
State counselling runs on separate schedules, usually shortly after the corresponding central round. Because AYUSH PG counselling timelines are tight, with only a few days between registration and the choice-lock deadline, candidates should not wait for the last day.
Fees and Security Deposit
AYUSH PG counselling charges a non-refundable registration fee and a refundable security deposit. The amount depends on the type of institute, and sometimes on category. Deemed universities carry the highest deposit in most reports, and government institutes the lowest. Reported figures differ between sources, so confirm the exact amounts in the current AACCC bulletin, or your state's brochure, before you pay.
State counselling can have its own rules. UP's 2026 policy, for example, sets a ₹2,000 registration fee and security money of ₹20,000 for government colleges and ₹50,000 for private colleges. In general, the deposit is refunded after the process ends, but it can be forfeited if you are allotted a seat and do not join.
Documents Needed for AYUSH PG Counselling
Keep originals and self-attested copies of:
AIAPGET admit card and scorecard.
BAMS, BUMS or BHMS degree or provisional certificate, and mark sheets.
Internship completion certificate, or a declaration of completion by the cut-off date.
Registration certificate from the relevant state board, or a declaration that you will register before joining.
Category, EWS and PwD certificates, in the prescribed format and validity period.
Domicile certificate, where the state requires it.
Photo ID and recent passport-size photographs.
Allotment letter and fee payment receipts.
AYUSH PG Counselling Tips
Read the information bulletin before registering, since rules on fees, domicile and withdrawal differ.
Fill as many choices as you would accept, in order of preference.
Lock your choices before the deadline, because locking is the final step.
Understand forfeiture rules before you pay a deposit.
Track both AACCC and state schedules if you qualify for both tracks.
Report on time, since missing the reporting date can cancel the seat.
Common Mistakes
Assuming AACCC covers all seats. Many seats, especially in private colleges, are counselled by states.
Missing the choice-lock deadline.
Paying a high deposit without checking the rules.
Using different contact details from those given to NTA.
Not keeping documents ready, especially domicile and category certificates.
What Candidates Should Do Now
Check which track your target seats fall under, AACCC or state.
Register on the relevant portals and read each bulletin.
Prepare your documents and fee payment method.
Compare colleges before locking choices. Our verified college database can help you evaluate AYUSH colleges.
If you need help with AYUSH PG counselling, our counselling services can guide you through central and state rounds. See our pricing for plans, or contact our team for personal support.
Key Things to Remember
AYUSH PG counselling has a central track (AACCC) and a state track, and you may need to follow both.
Eligibility needs AIAPGET, the right degree, the percentile cut-off and internship completion by the notified date.
AACCC's 2026 plan has three rounds and two stray rounds, with the last result on 24th December.
Fees include a refundable deposit that can be forfeited, so read the rules before paying.
For official information on AYUSH PG counselling, check the AACCC website.
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