NEET UG 2026 Seats Quota for BAMS/BSMS/BUMS/BHMS Courses

NEET UG 2026 Seats Quota for BAMS/BSMS/BUMS/BHMS Courses: Admission to BAMS, BSMS, BUMS, and BHMS courses through NEET UG 2026 is strictly based on the seat quota system defined by the Central and State authorities. These AYUSH courses are offered in government, government-aided, private, deemed, and central institutions across India.

Understanding the NEET UG 2026 seats quota for AYUSH courses is essential for aspirants to make informed decisions during counselling, choose the right colleges, and improve their chances of admission.

NEET UG Seat Quota for  BAMS/BSMS/BUMS/BHMS Courses

The distribution of seats is designed to ensure both national merit and regional representation. While the National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the exam, the seat allocation follows a bifurcated path between Central (15%) and State (85%) authorities.

Below are the major seat quota categories applicable for NEET UG 2026 AYUSH admissions:

A. All India Quota (AIQ) – Government Seats

These seats constitute 15% of the total intake in every Government AYUSH college across India. These are "open" seats, meaning a student from any state can claim them based on their All India Rank (AIR). No domicile certificate is required for this category.

b. All India Quota Government-Aided

Similar to the government quota, 15% of seats in government-aided institutions are reserved for candidates on an all-India basis. These institutions receive financial assistance from the government but may have slightly different fee structures than pure government colleges.

c. All India Quota Private

For the first time in recent years, a dedicated 15% of seats in Private AYUSH colleges are often pooled for All India counseling. This allows students to opt for reputable private institutions outside their home state through the central AACCC portal.

d. State Govt. Quota / Institutional Quota

This is the largest chunk of the pie, accounting for 85% of seats in state-run and aided colleges.

• State Quota: Reserved strictly for candidates holding a domicile of that particular state.

• Institutional Quota: Specific seats within certain universities reserved for students who completed their 10+2 from that same institution.

e. Central Universities / National Institutes

Institutions like Banaras Hindu University (BHU), National Institute of Ayurveda (Jaipur), and National Institute of Homoeopathy (Kolkata) fall under this category.

• In most National Institutes, 100% of seats are filled via the All India Merit list.

• Some Central Universities may have internal reservations (e.g., Delhi University seats for Delhi residents), but the counseling is handled centrally.

f. Deemed to be Universities

Deemed Universities offer 100% of their seats through the AACCC counseling process. These are typically private universities with autonomous status. Admission is strictly based on NEET merit, though the fee structure is generally higher than government-aided colleges.

g. Self-financed Merit List / NRI Quota

• Self-financed Seats: These are merit-based seats in private or semi-government colleges where the student pays a higher tuition fee.

• NRI Quota: Usually restricted to 15% of the intake in private and deemed universities, reserved for Non-Resident Indians, Persons of Indian Origin (PIO), and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI).

The NEET UG 2026 seats quota for BAMS, BSMS, BUMS, and BHMS courses includes multiple categories catering to government, private, state, and national institutions. Knowing the quota structure in advance helps aspirants plan counselling choices, estimate fees, and maximize admission chances.

Candidates are advised to carefully track counselling notifications and seat matrices released by the authorities.