Andhra Pradesh Ayush NEET Counselling 2026: Dr NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada conducts the Andhra Pradesh Ayush NEET Counselling, reserving 85% of seats for state candidates and the remaining 15% for AIQ quota seats. Admission to Ayush courses (BAMS/BHMS/BUMS/BNYS) is based on NEET marks, and only NEET-qualified candidates can apply and participate in AP Ayush NEET Counselling.
A valid NEET-UG rank card is mandatory for admission to the various government and private Ayurvedic, Homoeopathic, Unani, and Naturopathy institutions of Andhra Pradesh. This article covers the AP Ayush NEET Counselling procedure, top Ayush colleges in Andhra Pradesh, eligibility criteria, and the documents required.
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Brief Description
Before discussing the complete details of the AP Ayush NEET Counselling Procedure, let’s briefly describe NEET.
| Particular | Description |
| Name of Examination | National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UG) or NEET-UG |
| Conducted by | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| AYUSH Counselling Conducting Authority | AYUSH Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC) |
| NEET 2026 Exam Date | 21 June 2025 |
| NEET 2026 Result | 16 July 2026 |
| AACCC Ayush NEET 2026 Counselling Starting Date | To be announced |
| Andhra Pradesh Ayush NEET 2026 Counselling Starting Date | To be announced |
| Andhra Pradesh Ayush NEET Counselling Conducting Authority | Dr NTR University of Health Sciences Vijayawada |
| Official Website | https://drntr.uhsap.in/index/ |
| No. of Government Seats in Andhra Pradesh | BAMS – 60 Seats BUMS – 50 Seats BNYS – 30 Seats BHMS – 150 Seats |
| No. of Private Seats in Andhra Pradesh | BAMS – 140 Seats BHMS – 400 Seats BNYS – 100 BUMS – 0 |
AP Ayush NEET Counselling 2026 Date
Online Application forms for admission into the Ayush course for the academic year 2026-27 in the colleges affiliated with Dr NTR University of Health Sciences Vijayawada are invited from the eligible candidates.
| AYUSH NEET UG Round 1 Counselling Event | Dates |
| Registration/ Payment | To be announced |
| Choice filling/ Locking | To be announced |
| Verification | To be announced |
| Seat allotment | To be announced |
| Provisional result | To be announced |
| Final result | To be announced |
| Reporting to the allotted institute | To be announced |
| AYUSH NEET UG Round 2 Counselling Event | Dates |
| Fresh Registration/ Payment | To be announced |
| Choice filling/ Locking | To be announced |
| Result | To be announced |
| Reporting to the allotted institute | To be announced |
| Ayush NEET UG Mop-Up Round Counselling Event | Dates |
| Registration/ Payment | To be announced |
| Choice filling/ Locking | To be announced |
| Verification | To be announced |
| Seat allotment | To be announced |
| Result | To be announced |
| Reporting to the allotted institute | To be announced |
| Ayush NEET UG Counselling Stray vacancy round | Dates |
| Seat allotment process | To be announced |
| Result | To be announced |
| Reporting to the allotted institute | To be announced |
Andhra Pradesh Ayush NEET Eligibility for BNYS Course 2026
NTRUHS will release the Andhra Pradesh BNYS Course eligibility criteria and age limit. You can get eligibility information in the table we have mentioned below.
| Particular | Eligibility |
| Age: Candidates should have completed the age of 17 years | a. A person born on the 1st of January of a year will complete one year on the 31st of December of the same year. b. Age shall be calculated based on the date of birth as indicated in the Board of Secondary School Certificate or equivalent examination. c. No request for relaxation of age of a candidate shall be entertained. d. Candidates born on or after 02-01-2006 are not eligible |
| Minimum Educational qualification | a. 10+2 Passed with Science Subjects (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) and English as a compulsory subject. b. 10+2 passed out from recognized board under AISSCE/ CBSE/ ICSE/SSCE/HSCE/NIOS/APOSS or other equivalent Board with Physics, Chemistry and Biology. c. OC candidates should have secured 50% aggregate of marks in Science Subjects, d. 40% in the case of SC, ST and BC candidates. |
| The candidates who claim admission under Persons with Disabilities | (PwD) category shall mention in the online application that they are applying under the PwD category and have to appear before a Medical Board, to be constituted by the University, as per the schedule to be notified by the University for Eligibility under PwD status. |
| The eligible candidates, as per the regulations, who desire to take | Admission into BNYS Courses in the following Private Un-aided Non-Minority Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences (BNYS) colleges shall apply through online as per the schedule detailed above. Counselling for admission into the BNYS course will only be made in the affiliated colleges. |
Andhra Pradesh BNYS List of Private Authority Quota 2026
List of Private Un-aided Non-Minority Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences (BNYS) colleges with the number of available Competent Authority Quota
| S.No. | Name of the College | No. of Competent Authority Quota Seats |
| 1. | CARE Yoga, Naturopathy Medical College, Bapatla | 50 |
| 2. | Pathanjali Maharshi Naturopathy & Yoga Medical College, Guntakal | 50 |
Andhra Pradesh BNYS Application and Processing Fees 2026
This section provides you with the Andhra Pradesh BNYS Application and Processing Fees 2026;
| S.No. | Category | Fees |
| 1. | OC/BC Categories | Rs. 2,950/- (Rs.2500/-+Rs.450/-(GST@18%) plus Bank charges extra. |
| 2. | SC/ST Categories | Rs.2,360/- (Rs.2000/-+Rs.360/-(GST@18%) plus Bank charges extra. |
BNYS Online Application Form 2026
The procedure of filling out the online application form and online fee payment for Application and Processing Fee for BNYS Courses.
| S.No. | Particular |
| 1. | The fee can be paid through a Debit card / Credit card or Net Banking. |
| 2. | The fee paid by the applicants is not refundable under any circumstances. |
| 3. | Read the Notification, Prospectus / Regulations carefully regarding eligibility under local and non-local. |
| 4. | Visit the website through Internet Explorer 11 version only to fill out the application form. |
| 5. | The Registration number, which will be sent to the registered mobile after entering the basic details, should be noted for further use. The Registration number should be confidential and not disclosed to others. |
| 6. | Fill in all the correct details in the online application form and upload all the documents, including the mandatory certificates. |
| 7. | The following Certificates are required to complete the online application process. The certificates are to be scanned and kept ready to upload. The application fee has to be paid online. |
AP BNYS Course Instructions to the Candidates 2026
- The area-wise seat matrix is published on the website before counselling begins.
- Candidates should download and read the course prospectus and application instructions from the University website before filling the form.
- The University verifies uploaded data; a provisional merit list is released first, followed by the final merit list.
- Admissions follow the orders issued by the Government of Andhra Pradesh (G.O.Ms.No.8, HM&FW(F2) Dept., dt. 29.01.2021) and any subsequent orders.
- Applications with errors or omissions are rejected automatically, without individual notification.
- Certificate verification is based on uploaded scanned copies; no separate notice is issued for verifying originals. PwD candidates should watch the website for further notifications.
- Register and upload all mandatory certificates carefully, and double-check everything before final submission.
- At the time of joining, submit a printout of the application form, the provisional verification form, all original certificates, and one set of self-attested copies to the principal of the allotted college. Discrepancies can lead to cancellation of the provisional allotment without notice. Do not send the application printout to the University.
AYUSH NEET Counselling Eligibility Criteria 2026
- The candidates who have already got admission through AIQ counselling of AACCC, New Delhi, are not eligible to participate in this counselling. If it is found that the ineligible candidate participated in this counselling, the candidature of such candidate will be cancelled and will not be permitted in further counselling.
- The candidate must have passed intermediate (10+2) or its equivalent examination recognized by the concerned State Government and Education Board with the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English individually.
- A minimum of 50% marks were taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology at the qualifying examination in the general category.
- 40% Marks in the case of the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Backward Classes.
- The minimum age for admission shall be 17 years.
- The other rules and regulations that apply to the AYUSH course will apply to this course. For further information, check the University website for the prospectus of the AYUSH course notified.
- In respect of persons with disability candidates specified under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (49 of 2016), the minimum qualifying marks in the said qualifying examination are as follows: a) In Physics, Chemistry and Biology shall be 45% in the case of general category. (For PWD candidates only) b) 40% in the case of the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes. (for PWD candidates only).
- For PwD candidates, the PwD certificate should be per the guidelines issued by the Central Government and notified by the CCIM/CCH.
- The candidates should secure the following cutoff scores in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) UG.
NOTE: Fee, once paid, will not be refunded or adjusted to a further date.
The procedure of filling out the online application form and for payment of fee online for
Application and Processing Fee for MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS & BUMS Courses.
- The fee can be paid through a Debit card / Credit card or Net Banking.
- The fee paid by the applicants is not refundable under any circumstances.
- Read the Notification, Prospectus / Regulations carefully regarding eligibility under
- local and non-local.
- Visit the website through the Internet Explorer 11 version only to fill out the application form.
- The Registration number, which will be sent to the registered mobile after entering
- the basic details, should be noted for further use.
- The Registration number should be.
- Kept confidential and should not be disclosed to others.
AP Ayush Registration fee:
The AP Ayush registration fee structure varies based on the category of practitioners and establishments. The fee is usually charged on an annual basis, and the revenue generated from it aids in the maintenance and administration of the AYUSH department.
| 1 | The registration fee is Rs. 2360/-(2000/-+360/- GST 18%) + (Bank transaction charges extra) for all category students. |
| 2 | The fee, once paid, will not be refunded or adjusted to a further date. Candidates are advised to check their eligibility before applying by reading Prospectus carefully. |
| 3 | The fee can be paid through a Debit card/Credit card or Net Banking. |
Andhra Pradesh Ayush NEET 2026 Counselling
The notification for counselling events is published on the university’s official website. Let’s have a look one by one. Below is the step-by-step process for Ayush NEET 2026 Counselling.
- Fill out the online registration form.
- Verification of documents at the designated centres.
- Exercising web options for desired seats.
- Downloading provisional allotment letters and reporting to the allotted institute within the stipulated window.
Check the detailed procedure here:
Document Verification: Take a printout of the filled-in application form and affix a photograph, the same as in the NEET 2026 application form. Carry this with original documents and three sets of attested copies of all the documents.
Web options: The university will release the final merit position of the applicants after document verification. After the release of the notice, the candidates can fill in their preferences online within the specified window.
Allotment of Seats and Joining: The seats will be allotted based on the candidate’s filled and merit position choices. The candidate must submit their original documents to the allotted institute at the specified time and date.
Required Documents: Applicants must bring the following documents during counselling to verify original certificates.
- Original NEET-UG Admit card
- Original NEET-UG Scorecard
- SSC certificate or equivalent with Date of Birth
- Intermediate of A.P. or its equivalent examination with 10+2 pattern.
- Permanent Caste Certificate, if applicable.
Document Required 2026
Candidates who will be allotted a seat in this college will be asked to report the following documents to complete the formalities.
- 10th Certificate.
- 12th Certificate.
- 12th Mark Sheet.
- NEET UG 2026 Admit Card.
- NEET UG 2026 Result/Scorecard.
- Category Certificate (if applicable).
- Domicile Certificate (for Andhra Pradesh candidates only).
- Certificate of Sub-Category, If Applicable.
- ID Proof (Aadhaar Card/Voter Card, etc.)
Application and Counseling Fee
OC/BC Categories:- Rs. 3540/- (Rs.3000/-+Rs.540/-(GST@18%) plus Bank charges extra.
SC/ST Categories:- Rs.2950/- (Rs.2500/-+Rs.450/-(GST@18%) plus Bank charges extra
Reservations Criteria
This section provides detailed information about Andhra Pradesh Ayush NEET-UG Counselling category-wise seat reservation criteria; you can check the seat reservation percentage of general, SC, ST, OBC, PH, CAP, Sports & Game Quota, PMC, and EWS categories.
| Category | Reservation |
| Unreserved/General | 50% |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 15% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 6% |
| Backward Classes – A | 7% |
| Backward Classes – B | 10% |
| Backward Classes – C | 1% |
| Backward Classes – D | 7% |
| Backward Classes – E | 4% |
| CAP (Army) | 1% |
| NCC (National Cadet Corps) | 1% |
| Sports and Games quota | 0.50% |
| Candidates with a physical disability | 5% |
| Police Martyrs’ Children (PMC) | 0.25% |
| Female Candidates | 33% |
| EWS (On enhancement of seats by NMC/DCI) | 10%** |
AP Ayush Counselling Participating Colleges
Candidates applying for various Ayush colleges affiliated with the state medical university may find their dream college knowing about its colleges. Click the link below to learn details about the participating BAMS, BHMS, BNYS, BSMS, and BUMS colleges in AP.
Andhra Pradesh Government BAMS Colleges
| Name of College | Establishment Year | Affiliated with |
| Dr N.R.S. Govt. Ayurvedic College, Vijayawada. | 1922 | Dr NTR University of Health Sciences Vijayawada |
| S.V. Ayurvedic College, Tirupati. | 1983 | Dr NTR University of Health Sciences Vijayawada |
Andhra Pradesh Private BAMS Colleges
| Name of College | Establishment Year | Affiliated with |
| Shri Vaageshwari Education Society Ayurvedic Medical College Ramakrishna Colony, Karimnagar | 2003 | Dr NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada |
Andhra Pradesh Government BHMS Colleges
| Name of College | Establishment Year | Affiliated with |
| Dr Gururaj Govt. Homoeopathic Medical College, Gudivada. | 1945 | Dr NTR University of Health Sciences Vijayawada |
| Dr Allu Ramalingaiah Government Homeopathic Medical College, Rajahmundry. | 1969 | Dr NTR University of Health Sciences Vijayawada |
| Govt. Homoeo Medical College, Cuddapah. | 1982 | Dr NTR University of Health Sciences Vijayawada |
Andhra Pradesh Private BHMS Colleges
| Name of College | Establishment Year | Affiliated with |
| Maharaja Institute of Homoeopathic Medical Sciences, Vizianagaram. | 2003-2004 | Dr NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada |
| ASR Homoeopathic Medical College, Prathipadu, Tadepalligudem, West Godavari Dist. | 2019 | Dr NTR University of Health Sciences Vijayawada |
| Sri Adi Siva Sadguru Alli Saheb Sivaryula Homoeopathic Medical College & Research Centre, Thimmapuram, Guntakal. | 2017 | Dr NTR University of Health Sciences Vijayawada |
| KKC Homoeopathic Medical College, Parameswara Mangalam, Puttur, Chittoor District. | 2019 | Dr NTR University of Health Sciences Vijayawada |
Andhra Pradesh Private BNYS Colleges
| Name of College | Establishment Year | Affiliated with |
| CARE Yoga, Naturopathy Medical College & Hospital, Bapatla. | 2017 | Dr NTR University of Health Sciences Vijayawada |
| Sri Pathanjali Maharshi Naturopathy & Yoga Medical College, Guntakal, Ananthapur. | 2008 | Dr NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada |
Andhra Pradesh Aided BUMS Colleges
| Name of College | Establishment Year | Affiliated with |
| Dr Abdul Haq Unani Medical College, Kurnool. | 1954 | Dr NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada |
Important Links
Here we provide information about Andhra Pradesh’s Useful Resources, State Counselling Process, Particular state seat matrix, fee structure, Cutoff, and more. You can check the complete details below.
Who conducts the Andhra Pradesh Ayush NEET Counselling 2026?
University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada conducts the counselling for 85% state-quota seats; the remaining 15% AIQ seats are handled by AACCC, New Delhi.
What is the minimum age to apply for BAMS/BHMS/BUMS/BNYS in AP?
Candidates must have completed 17 years of age as of the date specified in the current-year prospectus.
Is the registration fee refundable?
No. Once paid, the fee is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted to a later counselling round.
Can AIQ-admitted candidates apply for AP state counselling?
No. Candidates already admitted through AACCC’s AIQ counselling are not eligible to participate in the state counselling.


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