MP AYUSH Counselling 2026 round 3 choice filling begins today; lock choices by October 30
In short
- Eligible candidates can fill and lock their college preferences for BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, and BNYS courses from October 28 to October 30, 2026.
- The Round 3 seat allotment result is scheduled for release on November 3, 2026.
- Candidates allotted seats must report to their respective colleges and confirm admission between November 4 and November 6, 2026.
- The merit list and vacant seat matrix for Round 3 were published on October 21, 2026, for NEET UG qualified candidates.
- The counselling process is conducted for both 85% State Quota seats and 15% Private College All India Quota seats.
The Directorate of AYUSH, Madhya Pradesh, initiated the online choice filling and locking process for Round 3 of MP AYUSH Counselling 2026 today, October 28, 2026. Candidates seeking admission to Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS), Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS), Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (BUMS), and Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences (BNYS) courses across Madhya Pradesh can complete this process online at ayush.mponline.gov.in.

Eligible candidates who registered for the third round of state quota counselling have a three-day window to select and lock their preferred colleges. The deadline for choice filling and locking is October 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM. This round follows the release of the Round 3 merit list and vacant seat matrix on October 21, 2026, which listed candidates who qualified for the NEET UG exam.
Key Dates for Round 3 Counselling
Following the choice filling period, the MP AYUSH Round 3 seat allotment result for 2026 is scheduled to be announced on November 3, 2026. Next, candidates who are allotted seats will be required to report to their respective colleges and confirm their admission between November 4 and November 6, 2026, with the deadline set at 6:00 PM on the final day. These dates are crucial for candidates participating in this phase of the counselling.
| Counselling Event | Important Dates |
|---|---|
| Online Choice Filling & Locking Period | October 28 to October 30, 2026 (till 11:59 PM) |
| Declaration of Seat Allotment Result | November 3, 2026 |
| Reporting at Allotted College & Admission Confirmation | November 4 to November 6, 2026 (till 6:00 PM) |
Eligibility and Admission Process Overview
The MP AYUSH UG Counselling 2026 is conducted for admission to undergraduate AYUSH courses offered by participating colleges across the state. The thorough counselling process involves several stages, including online registration, document verification, publication of the merit list, choice filling, seat allotment, and finally, reporting to the allotted college for admission. Candidates must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, and those seeking admission through NEET-based courses must have qualified for NEET-UG.
A minimum age limit of 17 years on or before December 31, 2026, is mandatory. For BUMS courses, candidates are also required to have passed Urdu/Arabic/Persian in their 10th or 12th standard. The counselling is supported through two separate portals on MP Online: UG_STATE for 85% State Quota seats and UG_AIQ for 15% Private College All India Quota seats. While MP domicile is mandatory for Government colleges under the State Quota, the 15% Private AIQ seats are open to candidates from all Indian states without a domicile requirement.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Counselling Name | Madhya Pradesh AYUSH UG Counselling 2026 |
| Courses Offered | BAMS, BHMS, BUMS and BNYS, as applicable |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| Counselling Mode | Online |
| Registration Mode | Online |
| Admission Process | Registration, merit list, choice filling, seat allotment and reporting |
| Official Website | https://ayush.mponline.gov.in/ |
Financial and Course Structure Details
Candidates considering admission to Government AYUSH colleges in Madhya Pradesh should be aware of the seat leaving bond, which is set at ₹2.00 Lakh. The standard course duration for these undergraduate AYUSH programs is 5.5 years, comprising 4.5 academic years and a one-year internship. For candidates applying for the 15% Private All India Quota seats, a seat security deposit of ₹15,000 is required for Unreserved (UR) and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) categories, while it is ₹5,000 for Reserved categories.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Authority | Dept of AYUSH, MP |
| Courses Covered | BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BNYS |
| Seat Leaving Bond | ₹2.00 Lakh (Govt) |
| Course Duration | 5.5 Years (4.5 + 1 Int) |
| Verification Mode | Offline (9 Govt Col) |
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