Punjab AYUSH Counselling 2026: Quick Overview

Latest Punjab AYUSH Counselling 2026 Update

Guru Ravidas Ayurved University, Punjab has opened the second online counselling process for BAMS and BHMS admission for the 2026-27 academic session.

NEET-2026 qualified candidates can take part for the State Quota seats in the Government college and the State/All India Quota seats in private colleges in Punjab. Check the schedule table below for registration, allotment and joining dates.

Punjab AYUSH Counselling 2026 Schedule

Last updated: 5 October 2026

Round 2 Schedule (Current)

Round 1 Schedule (Completed)

Note: Dates can be revised by GRAU. Please check the latest official notice on graupunjab.org before filling choices or reporting to a college.

Courses Offered Through Punjab AYUSH Counselling

Punjab AYUSH counselling provides admission in undergraduate AYUSH courses through NEET-UG merit. The major courses are:

• BAMS – Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
• BHMS – Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery
• BUMS – Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery

The availability of a particular course and college depends on the seats permitted for the session and the final counselling seat matrix.

Punjab BAMS Colleges & Fee Structure 2026

BAMS is one of the major undergraduate AYUSH courses available through Punjab AYUSH counselling. Candidates must qualify NEET-UG and take part in the applicable counselling process.

Government BAMS College in Punjab

Government college All India Quota Round 1 cutoff (General): AIR 43,522 (543 marks); OBC: AIR 47,778; EWS: AIR 44,345.

Private BAMS Colleges in Punjab (17)

Fees are annual tuition for a 4.5-year course. A refundable security advance of ₹25,000 is also paid at admission. *Rows marked with an asterisk are reference figures from public listings; please confirm them in the GRAU prospectus. NCISM has permitted 57 seats for Smt. Urmila Devi and 60 seats for G.H.G. Ayurvedic Medical College in 2026-27.

Punjab BHMS Colleges & Fee Structure 2026

BHMS admission in Punjab is based on NEET-UG merit and the counselling conducted by GRAU. Check the final college list and seat matrix before choice filling.

Private BHMS Colleges in Punjab (4)

NCH has permitted 30 BHMS seats for Lord Mahavira Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital in 2026-27. Confirm remaining seat and fee figures in the GRAU prospectus.

Punjab BUMS Colleges & Fee Structure 2026

BUMS admission is also based on NEET-UG and the AYUSH counselling framework. Candidates interested in Unani medicine should check the current permitted institute list before adding BUMS choices.

Private BUMS College in Punjab (1)

Punjab AYUSH Counselling 2026 Eligibility Criteria

To participate in Punjab AYUSH counselling, candidates generally need to satisfy the following requirements:

• Candidate must have appeared in NEET-UG 2026.
• Candidate must qualify NEET-UG as per the applicable eligibility criteria.
• Candidate must have passed Class 12 or equivalent examination with the required subjects.
• Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology are required subjects.
• The candidate must satisfy the applicable age and other admission requirements.
• For Punjab State Quota seats, candidates must satisfy the applicable Punjab domicile/residency conditions wherever prescribed.
• Private-college seats may have separate State/AIQ eligibility as specified in the counselling notification.

Candidates should read the 2026 GRAU prospectus carefully because eligibility and category requirements can vary according to the type of seat.

Is NEET Mandatory for BAMS, BHMS & BUMS?

Yes. NEET-UG is the qualifying entrance examination for undergraduate AYUSH medical courses such as BAMS, BHMS and BUMS.

Candidates must qualify NEET-UG and then participate in the appropriate State or AACCC counselling process depending on the seat and institution.

Punjab AYUSH Counselling 2026 Registration Process

1. Visit the official GRAU Punjab admission portal.
2. Open the BAMS/BHMS counselling registration link.
3. Create your candidate account using the required details.
4. Enter NEET-UG 2026 details.
5. Complete personal, academic and category information.
6. Upload the required documents.
7. Pay the applicable counselling/registration fee.
8. Select preferred colleges and courses.
9. Arrange choices in your preferred order.
10. Lock/submit choices before the prescribed deadline.
11. Check the seat allotment result.
12. Report to the allotted college with original documents and prescribed fee.

Punjab AYUSH Counselling Registration Fee

*Applicable counselling fee should be verified from the current GRAU payment portal/2026 prospectus before payment. The fee is non-refundable.

Punjab AYUSH Choice Filling 2026

Choice filling is one of the most important stages of the counselling process. Candidates should prepare their college preference list before the choice-filling window closes.

How to Prepare Choices

• First select the course you want: BAMS, BHMS or BUMS.
• Separate Government and Private college preferences.
• Consider college location and hospital facilities.
• Compare tuition fee and other applicable charges.
• Check the available seat category.
• Consider previous-year cutoff trends.
• Keep realistic backup choices below your preferred colleges.
• Lock the final preference list before the deadline.

Punjab AYUSH Seat Allotment 2026

GRAU processes seat allotment according to the applicable NEET merit, candidate category, available seats and choices submitted by candidates.

After allotment, candidates should download the allotment result/letter, complete the required fee formalities and report to the allotted college within the prescribed deadline.

After Seat Allotment

• Check the allotted college and course carefully.
• Download the allotment letter.
• Read the reporting instructions.
• Carry all original documents.
• Pay the prescribed admission/tuition fee.
• Complete document verification.
• Obtain confirmation of admission from the college.

Punjab AYUSH Counselling 2026 Cutoff

The Punjab AYUSH cutoff is not a single fixed number. The closing cutoff depends on the course, college, category, quota, counselling round and availability of seats.

For a meaningful cutoff comparison, candidates should compare the same course, category, quota and counselling round instead of comparing different cutoff types.

Punjab AYUSH Counselling Rounds

GRAU may conduct multiple rounds of counselling depending on the availability of seats and directions applicable to the academic session.

• Round 1: Initial registration, choice filling and allotment.
• Round 2: Fresh/upgradation choices and further allotment.
• Further rounds: Conducted if notified by the University.
• Vacancy/Stray rounds: May be conducted where applicable for seats remaining vacant after the regular rounds.

Candidates already holding a seat should carefully follow the instructions regarding upgradation, resignation and reporting before participating in the next round.

Documents Required for Punjab AYUSH Counselling 2026

• NEET-UG 2026 Admit Card and Scorecard
• Class 10 Certificate (date of birth proof)
• Class 11 and Class 12 Detailed Marks Certificates
• Valid Photo ID (Aadhaar/PAN/Voter ID)
• Recent Passport Size Photographs
• Punjab Domicile / Residence Certificate, wherever applicable
• Category Certificate, if applicable
• PwD Certificate, if applicable
• Character Certificate
• Schooling Certificate (Annexure-I)
• Gap-year undertaking (Annexure-IV), if there is a study gap
• Parent Affidavit (Annexure-VI) and Candidate Affidavit (Annexure-VII)
• Allotment Letter and Demand Draft in favour of "Registrar, GRAU"
• Other documents specified in the GRAU prospectus

Punjab State Counselling vs AACCC AYUSH Counselling

AACCC conducts counselling for specified AYUSH All India Quota seats, including applicable Government/Government Aided, Central University, National Institute and Deemed University seats. Counselling for AIQ seats of private AYUSH institutes is handled by the respective State/UT counselling authority as applicable.

Important Instructions for Punjab AYUSH Counselling 2026

• Read the latest GRAU prospectus before registration.
• Do not wait until the last day to complete registration.
• Check your NEET details carefully before submitting the form.
• Fill choices according to your actual preference.
• Check whether your preferred college is available in the current round.
• Do not assume that an older seat intake will remain unchanged in 2026-27.
• Verify the fee payable at the time of admission.
• Carry original documents during college reporting.
• Follow the reporting deadline mentioned in the allotment notice.
• Keep checking official GRAU notices for revised schedules.

Need Help With Punjab AYUSH College Selection?

Choosing the right BAMS, BHMS or BUMS college depends on your NEET rank, category, budget, preferred location and expected cutoff. Bodmas Education can help you analyse available colleges and prepare a practical counselling preference list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Official Information

For the latest schedule, prospectus, seat permissions, registration, choice filling and allotment notices, candidates should refer to:

• Guru Ravidas Ayurved University, Punjab (graupunjab.org)
• GRAU AYUSH Admission Portal (graupunjab.sisums.net)
• Ayush Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC)
• Relevant NCISM/NCH notifications