The Ayush Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC) has started AYUSH NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2 registration today, September 26, at the official portal aaccc.gov.in. Candidates who qualified NEET UG 2026 and wish to seek admission to BAMS, BSMS, BUMS, BHMS, BNYS, and B.Pharm-ITRA courses under All India Quota (AIQ) seats can now apply online for this round.
AYUSH NEET Counselling Round 2 2026: Latest Update
As per the AACCC schedule, the Round 2 registration link will remain active till 2 PM on September 30, 2026, while the fee payment window will stay open till 5 PM the same day. Candidates who already registered in Round 1 do not need to register again, but those who missed Round 1 can complete fresh registration during this window. Choice filling and locking for Round 2 will begin tomorrow, September 27, 2026.
Background: What Is AACCC AYUSH Counselling
AACCC, functioning under the Ministry of Ayush and NCISM, conducts online counselling for admission to undergraduate AYUSH courses against All India Quota seats, covering 15% seats in government and government-aided colleges and 100% seats in deemed universities, central universities, and national institutes of Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, and Homoeopathy. Round 1 registration for this counselling cycle opened on August 31, 2026, choice filling ran from September 9 to 13, and the Round 1 seat allotment result was declared on September 16, 2026, with allotted candidates required to report to their institutes by September 23 and joining data verified by September 24.
AYUSH NEET Counselling 2026 Round 2: Key Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Round 2 registration begins | September 26, 2026 |
| Last date for registration | September 30, 2026 (till 2 PM) |
| Last date for fee payment | September 30, 2026 (till 5 PM) |
| Choice filling and locking | September 27, 2026 onwards |
| Round 2 seat allotment result | October 2, 2026 |
Eligibility for AYUSH NEET Counselling 2026
- Candidate must have qualified NEET UG 2026 with the applicable minimum qualifying percentile
- General category candidates need to have scored at or above the 50th percentile
- SC/ST/OBC category candidates need to have scored at or above the 40th percentile
- General-PwBD candidates need to have scored at or above the 45th percentile, and SC/ST/OBC-PwBD candidates at or above the 40th percentile
- Candidate must meet the age and educational qualification norms prescribed for BAMS/BSMS/BUMS/BHMS/BNYS/B.Pharm-ITRA admission
Steps to Apply for AYUSH NEET Counselling 2026 Round 2
- Visit the official website, aaccc.gov.in
- Click on the 'UG Counselling' link on the homepage
- Select 'New Candidate Registration' (fresh registrants only; Round 1 candidates log in directly)
- Enter NEET UG roll number, application number, date of birth and other basic details
- Fill in academic records, personal information, and NEET scores
- Upload the required documents in the prescribed format
- Pay the AYUSH NEET counselling registration fee online
- Review all entered details and submit the form, keeping a copy of the confirmation page
Registration Fee
As per the AACCC fee structure notified for this counselling cycle, General category candidates are required to pay a non-refundable counselling fee of Rs 1,000, while SC/ST category candidates pay Rs 500. Candidates should always pay through the official payment gateway on aaccc.gov.in to avoid fraud, and should verify the exact applicable fee and any security deposit at the time of registration, as amounts can vary by category and quota.
A candidate can, and often should, register for both AACCC and their home state's AYUSH counselling in parallel, since these are entirely separate systems with independent registration windows and deadlines.— AACCC Counselling Advisory
Impact on Students
Round 2 gives NEET UG-qualified candidates interested in AYUSH courses, especially those who missed Round 1, a fresh opportunity to compete for AIQ seats in BAMS, BSMS, BUMS, BHMS, BNYS, and B.Pharm-ITRA programmes. With registration open for only a few days and choice filling beginning almost immediately after, candidates need to complete document upload, fee payment, and choice locking without delay to avoid missing this round entirely.
What Happens Next
After choice locking closes, AACCC will process Round 2 allotments based on NEET UG rank, category, and seat availability, with the result expected on October 2, 2026. Candidates allotted a seat will need to complete reporting and document verification within the timeline notified after the result, while those not allotted or seeking an upgrade should watch for further rounds. Since AACCC has revised the AYUSH UG 2026 schedule more than once this season, candidates are advised to keep checking aaccc.gov.in for any updates.
Conclusion
With AYUSH NEET Counselling 2026 Round 2 registration now open, eligible candidates should complete registration and fee payment before the September 30 deadline, participate in choice filling from September 27, and watch for the Round 2 seat allotment result on October 2 to secure admission to their preferred AYUSH course and institute.
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