AYUSH UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 Choice Filling Begins Today at aaccc.gov.in

The Ayush Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC) has officially opened the choice filling window for AYUSH UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 today, September 9, 2026. Aspiring candidates for BAMS, BSMS, BUMS, and BHMS programmes for the academic session 2026-27 can now add their preferences on the official portal, aaccc.gov.in, with the process closing on September 13, 2026.

This crucial phase of the counselling cycle allows eligible candidates to select their desired college and course combinations for admission to All India Quota (AIQ) seats. The AACCC, under the Ministry of Ayush, is conducting this online counselling for various undergraduate AYUSH courses, including B.Pharm-ITRA, ensuring a streamlined admission process for thousands of applicants.

AYUSH UG Counselling 2026 Round 1: Important Dates

Candidates participating in the AYUSH UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 must adhere to the specified timeline for registration, choice filling, and reporting. The registration and fee payment window for Round 1 commenced on August 31, 2026, and will conclude on September 13, 2026, at 2 PM. Following the choice filling and locking period, the AACCC will process seat allotments and declare results.

How to Add Preferences for AYUSH UG Counselling 2026 Round 1

The choice filling and locking process for AYUSH UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 is entirely online, conducted through the AACCC’s official website. Candidates have the flexibility to add an unlimited number of college and course combinations during this window. if a candidate fails to manually lock their choices by the deadline, the server will automatically lock the last saved preferences at midnight on September 13, 2026.

1. Go to the official website, aaccc.gov.in.
2. Click on the ‘UG counselling’ tab.
3. Select ‘new candidate registration’ to begin the process.
4. Enter your NEET UG details and other required academic information.
5. Upload necessary documents as per the instructions.
6. Proceed to pay the applicable counselling fee.
7. Navigate to the ‘Choice Filling’ section and add your preferred colleges and courses.
8. Review your selections carefully and lock your choices before the deadline.

AYUSH UG Counselling 2026: Registration and Security Fees

The registration process for AYUSH UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 requires candidates to pay both a non-refundable registration fee and a refundable security deposit. The fee structure varies based on the candidate’s category and the type of institution they are applying to. These fees are essential for participation in the counselling process and are managed by the AACCC.

For All India Quota (AIQ) seats in Central Universities, Unreserved, EWS, and OBC NCL category candidates are required to pay a non-refundable registration fee of ₹1,000 and a refundable security deposit of ₹20,000. SC, ST, and PwBD category candidates pay a non-refundable registration fee of ₹500, along with the same refundable security deposit of ₹20,000. For those aspiring for Deemed Universities, all categories must pay a non-refundable fee of ₹5,000 and a refundable security deposit of ₹50,000.

AYUSH UG Counselling 2026: What Happens Next

Following the conclusion of the choice filling and locking period on September 13, 2026, the AACCC will proceed with the processing of seat allotment from September 14 to September 15, 2026. The much-anticipated Round 1 seat allotment results will then be declared on September 16, 2026. Candidates who are allotted AYUSH courses will then need to report to their respective allotted institutes between September 17 and September 23, 2026, to complete their admission formalities.

The AYUSH Counselling 2026 cycle is structured to be conducted across four detailed rounds, on top of a stray vacancy round. This multi-round approach ensures that a maximum number of seats are filled efficiently, providing multiple opportunities for eligible candidates to secure admission into BAMS, BSMS, BUMS, and BHMS programmes across the country.

Written by Aayush Kukreja

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