BAMS Admission
Guide 2026
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery — admitted through AYUSH counselling on your NEET UG score. Cutoff, fees, and where to look in Tamil Nadu, Chennai, Mumbai and Gujarat.
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After qualifying NEET UG, candidates register for AYUSH UG Counselling — the common admission gateway for BAMS, BHMS, BUMS and BSMS. The AYUSH Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC, aaccc.gov.in) handles 15% All India Quota seats, while each state's own AYUSH counselling authority handles the remaining 85% state quota and private college seats. BAMS is a 5.5-year program: 4.5 years academic plus a 1-year compulsory internship.
BAMS NEET Cutoff & Fees 2026
| Category / College Type | Approx. Score / Fee |
|---|---|
| Qualifying Cutoff (General) | 50th percentile (~145-165 marks) |
| Govt College (General, closing) | ~510-545+ score |
| Govt College (OBC, closing) | ~420-530+ score |
| Government College Fees | ₹20,000 - ₹75,000/year |
| Private College Fees | ₹1.5L - ₹3L/year |
Private college management-quota seats are often available at close to the qualifying cutoff score. Figures are approximate — confirm current-year data on aaccc.gov.in or your state AYUSH counselling portal.
BAMS Colleges — Tamil Nadu, Chennai, Mumbai & Gujarat
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu has multiple BAMS colleges affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, with admission through the state AYUSH counselling authority — following the same NEET-based structure as other states.
Chennai
As Tamil Nadu's capital, Chennai hosts several established Ayurveda colleges with attached hospitals, drawing consistent search interest from students preferring a metro location for BAMS study.
Mumbai
Mumbai is home to some of Maharashtra's most established Ayurveda institutions, with admission routed through Maharashtra's state AYUSH/CET counselling process alongside AACCC for AIQ seats.
Gujarat
Gujarat has a particularly strong Ayurveda education ecosystem, including some of India's oldest and most recognised Ayurvedic institutions, with admission via Gujarat's state AYUSH counselling authority.
Exact college-wise seat counts and fee figures vary by institution — contact us for a personalised shortlist based on your NEET score and preferred city.
