Every year, thousands of NEET-qualified students in Uttar Pradesh discover that becoming a doctor does not have to mean MBBS alone. Ayurveda, Homoeopathy and Unani — the BAMS, BHMS and BUMS degrees — open the door to a full medical career, and in UP the gateway to these colleges is a single online process: up ayush counselling 2026.
If you qualified NEET UG 2026 and want admission to an AYUSH college in Uttar Pradesh, this guide walks you through everything — what the counselling is, the official Round 1 schedule, how to register step by step, the registration fee and security deposit, the documents you need, how to fill choices smartly, and what to do after a seat is allotted. Read it once, note the dates, and you will not miss a single deadline.
What is up ayush counselling 2026?
up ayush counselling 2026 is the online admission process run by the Department of AYUSH, Government of Uttar Pradesh, for the academic session 2026-27. Through it, NEET UG 2026 qualified candidates get admission to BAMS (Ayurveda), BHMS (Homoeopathy) and BUMS (Unani) courses in government and private AYUSH colleges across the state. The process is managed by the UP AYUSH UG Counselling Board, with technical support from the National Informatics Centre (NIC).
There are two separate counselling tracks for AYUSH seats in UP, and you need to know which one applies to you:
- State quota counselling (85% of seats): This is what this guide covers. Conducted by the UP AYUSH department itself, it fills 85% of seats in both government and private AYUSH colleges.
- All India Quota counselling (15% of seats): Conducted centrally by the AACCC (Ayush Admissions Central Counselling Committee). Candidates from any Indian state can participate.
One important feature of UP: the state is “open” for private AYUSH colleges. That means private-college seats under the state quota are open to candidates from all Indian states — UP domicile is not compulsory there. Government college seats, however, require UP domicile. This is why students from other states also participate in UP AYUSH counselling every year.
UP AYUSH Counselling 2026 — Quick Facts
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Counselling name | UP AYUSH UG Counselling 2026 |
| Academic session | 2026-27 |
| Conducted by | Department of AYUSH, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh & NIC |
| Courses | BAMS (Ayurveda), BHMS (Homoeopathy), BUMS (Unani) |
| Based on | NEET UG 2026 score / rank |
| Mode | Fully online |
| State quota | 85% seats (government + private colleges) |
| AIQ quota | 15% seats (via AACCC, central) |
| Official portal (state) | upayushcounseling.upsdc.gov.in |
| Official portal (AIQ) | aaccc.gov.in |
| Rounds | Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, Stray Vacancy Round |
| Registration fee | Rs. 2,000 (one-time, non-refundable) |
| Security deposit | Rs. 20,000 (government) / Rs. 50,000 (private) — refundable |
Official Round 1 Schedule (2026-27) — Mark These Dates
As per the official notification issued by the UP AYUSH UG Counselling Board, the Round 1 schedule is as follows. Note that it has already begun — if you have not registered yet, do it immediately:
| # | Activity | Date & Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Online registration & document upload | 6 Oct 2026 (2:00 PM) to 12 Oct 2026 (11:00 AM) |
| 2 | Security deposit payment | 6 Oct 2026 (2:00 PM) to 12 Oct 2026 (1:00 PM) |
| 3 | Online document verification | 6 Oct to 12 Oct 2026 (till 5:00 PM) |
| 4 | Publication of state merit list | By 13 Oct 2026 (1:00 PM) |
| 5 | Choice filling & seat locking | After merit list on 13 Oct to 19 Oct 2026 (1:00 PM) |
| 6 | Provisional seat allotment list | By 19 Oct 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| 7 | Physical document verification at nodal centre | 21 to 26 Oct 2026 (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM) |
| 8 | Allotment letter download & reporting to college | 21 to 28 Oct 2026 (till 5:00 PM) |
The critical deadlines: registration closes on 12 October — 11:00 AM for registration and 1:00 PM for the security deposit. If you are reading this before 12 October, complete your registration today. If you are reading this on 13 October, check the state merit list on the official portal at 1:00 PM — your name must appear there before you can fill choices.
AIQ (AACCC) vs State Quota — Clearing the Confusion
Many students are unsure whether to go through AACCC or the UP state process. The truth is you can participate in both, as long as you follow each one’s rules. Here is the difference:
| Point | State Quota (UP) | AIQ (AACCC) |
|---|---|---|
| Conducted by | Department of AYUSH, UP | AACCC (central) |
| Seats | 85% (govt + private) | 15% (govt + private) |
| Domicile | Govt colleges: UP domicile required; private colleges: any state | All-India candidates |
| Portal | upayushcounseling.upsdc.gov.in | aaccc.gov.in |
| Round 3 registration | Schedule to be announced | 14 to 20 Oct 2026 (till 2:00 PM) |
| Stray vacancy | Schedule to be announced | SVR-I: 3–9 Nov; SVR-II: 23–24 Nov 2026 |
A practical tip: AACCC Round 3 registration (14–20 Oct 2026) overlaps with the state’s Round 1 choice filling window (13–19 Oct). If your NEET rank is strong and you are targeting a government AYUSH college, track both processes — but read each set of rules separately so that the conditions of one do not clash with the other. AACCC declared its Round 2 result on 6 October 2026, and stray vacancy rounds will follow in November.
Who Can Participate? — Eligibility Criteria
Check every condition on this list before filling the form. Missing even one can cause trouble later:
| Criteria | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Entrance exam | Must be qualified in NEET UG 2026 |
| Academic qualification | 12th with Physics, Chemistry, Biology (and English) |
| Minimum percentile | UR/EWS: 50th percentile; UR-PwD: 45th; SC/ST/OBC (and their PwD): 40th |
| Minimum marks (12th) | UR: 50% in PCB; reserved categories: 40%; UR-PwD: 45% |
| Age | 17 years completed by 31 December 2026; no upper age limit |
| Domicile (government colleges) | Bonafide UP resident; or both 10th & 12th passed from UP |
| Domicile (private colleges) | Not required — open to all Indian states |
A nuance on domicile: if you passed both High School and Intermediate from Uttar Pradesh, you do not need a separate domicile certificate for government colleges. If even one of those exams was from outside the state, a domicile/residence certificate from the competent authority is required.
How to Register — Step-by-Step Guide
Registration is the first and simplest step, but small mistakes here can cause real problems. Read carefully:
Step 1: Go to the official portal — upayushcounseling.upsdc.gov.in. Never fill the form through any other website or agent’s link.
Step 2: Click “New Registration” and enter your NEET UG 2026 roll number and application number. Your basic details will auto-appear on screen.
Step 3: Fill in personal details — name, parents’ names, date of birth, category, sub-category, address, mobile number and email ID. Use your own mobile number and email, not an agent’s or a friend’s — every OTP and important update goes there.
Step 4: Create a strong password and keep it private.
Step 5: Pay the Rs. 2,000 registration fee online (debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI). This fee is non-refundable and, once paid, covers your participation in Round 1, Round 2 and Round 3.
Step 6: Upload scanned copies of your documents (checklist below). Use the same photograph that was used in your NEET application.
Step 7: Deposit the security money — Rs. 20,000 for government colleges, Rs. 50,000 for private colleges (or both). Choice filling opens only after the security deposit is paid.
Step 8: Before final submission, re-check everything — name spelling, date of birth, category. Corrections after submission are difficult.
Step 9: Download and save your registration confirmation slip and fee receipt. Their printouts will be needed at the nodal centre during verification.
Step 10: Track your online verification status on the portal. If any document is rejected, re-upload it within the given time.
One reassuring note: if you missed Round 1 registration, all is not lost — fresh registrations are allowed in Round 2. Candidates already registered in Round 1 do not need to register again.
Choice Filling — Where Your Rank Goes to Work
After the merit list, the real game begins — choosing colleges. Here is what every smart candidate does:
- Choice filling opens only after the security deposit is paid. Deposit first, then choose.
- You can fill as many college-course combinations as you like, in your own order of preference. The order matters — put your most preferred college first.
- Locking your choices is compulsory. If you do not lock, no seat will be allotted, no matter how good your rank is.
- If you want upgradation in Round 2, fill fresh choices — but do not select the seat you already hold.
- If you get a new seat in an upgradation round, your earlier seat is automatically cancelled and joining the new one becomes compulsory. If you are not upgraded, your existing seat stays untouched.
- In the Stray Vacancy round there is no upgradation — whatever seat you get, you must join it.
A smart strategy: do not fill only top colleges. Include 4-5 “safe” colleges slightly below your rank level, so that you secure a seat in Round 1 itself.
Fees and Security Deposit — The Full Picture
Registration Fee (Non-Refundable)
| Phase | Fee |
|---|---|
| Round 1/2/3 — one-time | Rs. 2,000 |
| Stray Vacancy — already registered candidates | Rs. 1,000 |
| Stray Vacancy — new registration | Rs. 2,000 |
Security Deposit (Refundable)
| College choice | Deposit |
|---|---|
| Government AYUSH colleges only | Rs. 20,000 |
| Private AYUSH colleges only | Rs. 50,000 |
| Both government & private | Rs. 50,000 |
The security deposit comes back to you — refunded to the same bank account if no seat is allotted, or adjusted against tuition fees on admission. But note: if you do not take admission after a seat is allotted, the entire deposit is forfeited. So fill only those choices where you are genuinely willing to study.
Government College Annual Fees (Approximate)
Fees in government Ayurveda, Homoeopathy and Unani colleges are very low — which is why their cut-offs stay high:
| Fee head | Unreserved | Reserved |
|---|---|---|
| Annual tuition fee | Rs. 10,000 | Rs. 5,000 |
| Admission fee (one-time) | Rs. 1,000 | Rs. 1,000 |
| Caution money (refundable) | Rs. 4,000 | Rs. 4,000 |
| Development & other fees | ~Rs. 4,000/year | ~Rs. 4,000/year |
| Total first year (approx.) | ~Rs. 19,000 | ~Rs. 14,000 |
In private colleges, BAMS tuition is roughly Rs. 2 lakh to Rs. 3 lakh per year, and BHMS/BUMS roughly Rs. 1.1 lakh to Rs. 2.6 lakh per year — varying by college. Check the official fee of each college before filling choices.
Documents Checklist — Keep Them Ready
Documents are needed twice — once for online upload, and again in original form at the nodal centre for physical verification.
For online upload:
- High School (10th) certificate (as age proof)
- Intermediate (12th) marksheet & certificate
- NEET UG 2026 scorecard
- Reservation category certificate (if applicable)
- Domicile certificate (if applicable)
- Aadhaar card (or driving licence, passport, PAN card, or photo bank passbook)
At the nodal centre (originals + one self-attested photocopy each):
- NEET UG 2026 admit card & scorecard
- 10th & 12th marksheets/certificates
- Domicile/residence certificate (where applicable)
- Category certificate — SC/ST/OBC/EWS (if applicable)
- Sub-category certificate — freedom fighter dependent / ex-serviceman dependent / PwD / NCC (if applicable)
- One recent passport-size photograph (same as NEET application)
- Photo ID proof
- Printout of online registration form
- Security deposit payment receipt
A tip: keep 3-4 photocopies and scanned copies of every certificate in one folder. OBC/EWS certificates must be fresh (current financial year) — old certificates can be rejected.
Seat Allotment and Reporting — Round-Wise Rules
Counselling happens in four stages, and each stage has slightly different rules:
- Round 1: After provisional allotment, get documents physically verified at the nodal centre, download the allotment letter and report to the college. If you get verified but skip admission, the security deposit is forfeited.
- Round 2: Fresh registrations are allowed. Candidates admitted in Round 1 can also participate for upgradation.
- Round 3: Once a seat is allotted here, joining the college becomes compulsory — skipping it means losing the full security deposit.
- Stray Vacancy Round: Only for candidates who got no seat in Rounds 1, 2 or 3. Physical verification is compulsory, admission is compulsory, and no upgradation is allowed.
The nodal centre for physical verification is the Government National Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Hahnemann Chauraha, Viraj Khand-1, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, as designated in the official notification. Confirm your verification slot and date on the portal before travelling.
Reservation Policy (State Quota, Government Colleges)
Government AYUSH colleges in UP follow the state’s standard reservation policy:
| Category | Reservation | |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 21% | 21% |
| ST | 2% | |
| OBC | 27% | |
| EWS | 10% |
Horizontal reservation: Women 20%, PwD 5%, dependents of freedom fighters 2%, dependents of ex-servicemen 2%, NCC cadets 1%.
7 Mistakes Students Make Every Year — Avoid Them
- Waiting for the last day: Slow servers, stuck payments, OTPs not arriving — all of this happens in the 12 October rush. Register on day one.
- Forgetting to lock choices: Unlocked choices count for nothing. Take a printout of the confirmation page after locking.
- Registering with an agent’s mobile/email: The OTP goes to the agent, and then the agent controls your seat. Your number, your email.
- Paying fake “seat guarantee” agents: No agent, broker or “consultant” can get you a seat — seats come only from merit and your choices. Anyone asking for money for a seat is 100% fraud. Report it to the official portal authorities or the police.
- Filling only top colleges: Without safe options matching your rank, Round 1 can end empty-handed.
- Old OBC/EWS certificates: Only fresh certificates are accepted.
- Delaying reporting after allotment: If you do not report by 5:00 PM on 28 October, the seat is treated as cancelled.
Official Links — Trust Only These
- UP AYUSH Counselling Portal (state quota): upayushcounseling.upsdc.gov.in — registration, fees, merit list, choice locking, allotment letter
- AACCC Portal (AIQ): aaccc.gov.in — 15% All India Quota counselling
- Directorate of AYUSH, UP: upayush.gov.in — policy orders, college recognition and fee information
Any change in dates, fees or rules appears on these portals first. This guide is prepared from the official notification and public sources, but always check the portal for the latest notice before filling your form.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is the last date for up ayush counselling 2026 Round 1 registration?
Round 1 registration runs from 6 October 2026 (2:00 PM) to 12 October 2026 (11:00 AM). The security deposit window closes on 12 October at 1:00 PM.
2. Can I participate in both AIQ (AACCC) and UP state counselling?
Yes. AIQ’s 15% seats are handled at aaccc.gov.in and the state’s 85% seats at upayushcounseling.upsdc.gov.in, with separate registrations. Just track each one’s dates and rules separately.
3. Will I get my security deposit back?
Yes, it is refundable. It is returned to the same bank account if no seat is allotted, and adjusted against tuition fees on admission. However, it is forfeited if you do not take admission after a seat is allotted.
4. I am from another state — can I apply to private AYUSH colleges in UP?
Yes. Private-college seats under the state quota do not require UP domicile — candidates from all Indian states can participate. UP domicile is compulsory only for government colleges.
5. Why is locking choices so important?
Unlocked choices are simply not counted by the system — no seat will be allotted, however good your rank. Keep a printout of the locking confirmation.
6. I missed Round 1 registration — is my chance gone?
No. Fresh registrations are allowed in Round 2. But candidates already registered in Round 1 need not register again — their one-time Rs. 2,000 fee is valid for all three rounds.
7. Where do I go for document verification at the nodal centre?
As per the official notification, the nodal centre is the Government National Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow. Verification runs from 21 to 26 October 2026. Confirm your slot on the portal before visiting.
What to Read Next
To understand the complete NEET UG counselling process, read our article: NEET UG 2026 Result & Counselling. If you are a UP student, also check the UP Scholarship guides on GramSuvidha — a scholarship can be a big support for your study expenses.
Disclaimer: GramSuvidha is a private information portal, not a government website. This information is based on the official notification and public sources — for official and up-to-date information, visit upayushcounseling.upsdc.gov.in. In case of any change in dates or rules, the official portal’s notice is final.
