Content Writer | Updated On - Mar 12, 2025
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The NEET AYUSH cut-off is the minimum score required for candidates to secure admissions in AYUSH institutions for the All India Quota (AIQ) or State Quota seats. The NTA conducts the NEET exam annually and candidates must achieve the minimum qualifying percentile to be eligible for AYUSH admissions.
You can go through the article to understand the expected cut-off for Ayush NEET, the minimum score required for admissions, expected cut-off for top government and private colleges.
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The NEET Ayush Cut-off is yet to be released by NTA but here’s an expected cut-off for 2025 calculated based on the previous year's cut-off analysis. The NEET AYUSH cut-off for 2025 can range the following for different categories:
| Category | Expected Cut-off Percentile | Expected Cut-off Marks Range |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 50th | 720 – 160 |
| OBC | 40th | 159 – 125 |
| SC | 40th | 159 – 125 |
| ST | 40th | 159 – 125 |
| General-PH | 45th | 160 – 143 |
The AYUSH NEET program-wise cut-off for BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, and BNYS 2025 is given below:
The score required for BAMS is as follows:
| Category | Expected Cut-off Marks Range |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 720 – 162 |
| OBC | 161 – 127 |
| SC | 161 – 127 |
| ST | 161 – 127 |
| General-PH | 161 – 144 |
A NEET score of 350 can secure admission to private AYUSH colleges and selected government colleges under reserved categories. However, for top government colleges, a score of 500+ is required for admission.
| College Name | Category | Estimated Cut-off (350 Marks Range) |
|---|---|---|
| Shri Krishna AYUSH University | OBC/SC/ST | 330 - 360 |
| Government Ayurveda Medical College | SC/ST | 320 - 350 |
| Patanjali Ayurved College | Private | 300 - 350 |
| JB Roy State Ayurvedic Medical College | OBC/SC/ST | 340 - 360 |
| Rajiv Gandhi Ayurveda Medical College | OBC/SC/ST | 330 - 350 |
| Private AYUSH Colleges (Tier 2/3 Institutions) | General/OBC | 320 - 370 |
A candidate having a NEET score of 400 has a chance of securing a government AYUSH college seat under reserved categories and a strong chance for admission in private AYUSH colleges. For top government institutions, candidates may still require a score above 500 for better chances.
The list of colleges accepting a score of 400 is given in the table below:
| College Name | Location | Category | Estimated Cut-off (400 Marks Range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government Ayurveda Medical College | Mysore, Karnataka | SC/ST/OBC | 380 - 420 |
| National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA) | Jaipur, Rajasthan | SC/ST/OBC | 400 - 430 |
| JB Roy State Ayurvedic Medical College | Kolkata, West Bengal | SC/ST/OBC | 390 - 420 |
| Shri Krishna AYUSH University | Kurukshetra, Haryana | General/OBC | 380 - 410 |
| Rajiv Gandhi Ayurveda Medical College | Mahe, Puducherry | SC/ST/OBC | 380 - 420 |
| Private AYUSH Colleges (Reputed Institutions) | Various States | General/OBC | 400 - 450 |
| Category | Expected Cut-off Marks Range |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 720 – 160 |
| OBC | 159 – 125 |
| SC | 159 – 125 |
| ST | 159 – 125 |
| General-PH | 160 – 143 |
| Category | Expected Cut-off Marks Range |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 715 – 117 |
| OBC | 122 – 105 |
| SC | 122 – 105 |
| ST | 122 – 105 |
| EWS | 138 – 105 |
| Category | Expected Cut-off Marks Range |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 720 – 160 |
| OBC | 159 – 125 |
| SC | 159 – 125 |
| ST | 159 – 125 |
| General-PH | 160 – 143 |
The following table lists some of the top government AYUSH colleges in India, categorized by course type, along with valuable insights for candidates:
| College Name | Course Offered | Expected Cut-off (General Category) |
|---|---|---|
| All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) | BAMS | 580+ |
| National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA) | BAMS | 570+ |
| National Institute of Homeopathy (NIH) | BHMS | 530+ |
| National Institute of Unani Medicine (NIUM) | BUMS | 520+ |
| National Institute of Siddha (NIS) | BSMS | 510+ |
| North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda and Homeopathy | BAMS, BHMS | 500+ |
| Government Ayurveda Medical College and Hospital | BAMS | 540+ |
| Government Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital | BHMS | 500+ |
| Government Siddha Medical College | BSMS | 495+ |
| Government Unani Medical College | BUMS | 480+ |
The AYUSH NEET Cut-off for Top private colleges is given in the table below:
| College Name | Courses Offered | Expected NEET Cut-off |
|---|---|---|
| Amrita School of Ayurveda, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham | BAMS | 500+ |
| Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya | BAMS, BHMS | 480+ |
| Parul Institute of Ayurved, Parul University | BAMS | 470+ |
| Belley Sankarpur Rajib Gandhi Memorial Ayurvedic College and Hospital | BAMS | 460+ |
| Shri Krishna AYUSH University | BAMS, BHMS, BUMS | 450+ |
The minimum marks required for admission in the AYUSH NEET are mentioned below:
General and EWS Category: Candidates targeting top AYUSH colleges like AIIA Delhi, NIA Jaipur, and NIH Kolkata should aim for 550+ marks to increase their admission chances.
For OBC: A score of 500+ is recommended for gaining admission to top government AYUSH institutions.
For SC/ST: For admission to reputed government colleges, candidates should aim for at least 450+ marks.
| Category | Minimum Marks for Admission | Recommended Safe Score for Top Colleges |
|---|---|---|
| General | 400 - 450 | 550+ |
| OBC | 350 - 400 | 500+ |
| SC | 280 - 350 | 450+ |
| ST | 250 - 300 | 400+ |
| EWS | 350 - 420 | 500+ |
| General-PwD | 250 - 300 | 380+ |
| OBC-PwD | 200 - 250 | 350+ |
| SC/ST-PwD | 180 - 220 | 300+ |
The NEET AYUSH seat matrix defines the total number of available seats for various AYUSH courses across government, private, and deemed universities in India. Below is the detailed seat distribution for each course:
| Course | Total Seats | Govt. College Seats | Private College Seats | Deemed University Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) | 30,000 | ~15,000 | ~13,000 | ~2,000 |
| Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS) | 12,000 | ~5,500 | ~6,000 | ~500 |
| Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (BUMS) | 8,000 | ~3,800 | ~3,700 | ~500 |
| Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS) | 1,500 | ~1,200 | ~250 | ~50 |
| Bachelor of Naturopathy & Yoga Sciences (BNYS) | 1,220 | ~600 | ~600 | ~20 |
No, BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) is not available at AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences). AIIMS offers modern medical courses like MBBS, MD, MS, and various paramedical programs. For BAMS, candidates should explore top Ayurvedic institutions like the National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA), Jaipur, and other reputed AYUSH colleges across India.
| Institute Name | Course | Total Seats |
|---|---|---|
| National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur | BAMS | 150 |
| Government Ayurvedic College, Guwahati | BAMS | 125 |
| A&U Tibbia College, Delhi | BUMS | 50 |
| Government Siddha Medical College, Chennai | BSMS | 100 |
| Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, Delhi | BNYS | 60 |
The NEET AYUSH Counselling 2025 is a centralized process managed by the Ayush Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC) for admissions into various undergraduate AYUSH courses. These include courses like BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS, BNYS.
The Ayush Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC) conducts the AYUSH Counselling for:
For state quota seats, respective state authorities conduct separate counselling sessions.
The Ayush Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC) has not yet released the official schedule for the NEET AYUSH Counselling 2025. However, based on the previous year's data, candidates can anticipate a similar schedule for 2025.
| Event | Tentative Dates |
|---|---|
| Registration Starts | October 30, 2025 |
| Registration Ends | November 4, 2025 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment | November 8, 2025 |
| Round 2 Seat Allotment | November 24, 2025 |
| Mop-up Round | December 10, 2025 |
| Stray Vacancy Round | December 22, 2025 |
The eligibility criteria for NEET AYUSH Counselling 2025 are set by the Ayush Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC). Candidates must fulfill the following conditions to participate in the counselling process:
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian citizens, NRIs, OCIs, PIOs, and foreign nationals are eligible. |
| Educational Qualification | Candidates must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as core subjects. |
| Minimum Marks Required | General – 50%, OBC/SC/ST – 40%, PwD (General) – 45% |
| NEET Qualification | Candidates must have qualified NEET 2025 by meeting the required cut-off percentile. |
| Age Criteria | Minimum Age – 17 years as of December 31, 2025.Maximum Age – No upper limit (as per NEET eligibility rules). |
| Domicile Requirement | For State Quota Seats, candidates must meet the respective state's domicile rules. |
| Seat Eligibility | For AIQ Seats, candidates from any state can apply.For State Quota Seats, only candidates from that state are eligible. |
| Deemed University Eligibility | Open to all NEET-qualified candidates across India. |
Participating in the NEET AYUSH Counselling 2025 requires candidates to pay specific fees during the registration process. The Fees are to be paid online through the AACCC portal during the registration process.
| Candidate Category | Counselling Type | Non-Refundable Registration Fee | Refundable Security Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | Government/Government Aided/Central Universities (15% AIQ) | ₹1,000 | ₹10,000 |
| SC/ST/OBC/PwD | Government/Government Aided/Central Universities (15% AIQ) | ₹500 | ₹5,000 |
| All Categories | Deemed Universities | ₹5,000 | ₹2,00,000 |
You can check the previous year cut-off for NEET AYUSH from the table below:
| Category | Qualifying Percentile | NEET 2024 Marks Range |
|---|---|---|
| General/UR/EWS | 50th percentile | 720-135 |
| OBC/SC/ST | 40th percentile | 138-105 |
| General/UR/EWS & PwD | 45th percentile | 138-119 |
| OBC – PH | 40th percentile | 122-105 |
| SC – PH | 40th percentile | 122-105 |
| ST – PH | 40th percentile | 122-106 |
| Category | Qualifying Percentile | NEET 2023 Marks Range |
|---|---|---|
| General/UR/EWS | 50th percentile | 720-137 |
| OBC/SC/ST | 40th percentile | 136-107 |
| General/UR/EWS & PwD | 45th percentile | 136-121 |
| OBC – PH | 40th percentile | 120-107 |
| SC – PH | 40th percentile | 120-107 |
| ST – PH | 40th percentile | 120-108 |
| Category | Qualifying Percentile | NEET 2022 Marks Range |
|---|---|---|
| General/UR/EWS | 50th percentile | 715-117 |
| OBC/SC/ST | 40th percentile | 116-93 |
| General/UR/EWS & PwD | 45th percentile | 116-105 |
| OBC – PH | 40th percentile | 104-93 |
| SC – PH | 40th percentile | 104-93 |
| ST – PH | 40th percentile | 104-93 |
| Category | Qualifying Percentile | NEET 2021 Marks Range |
|---|---|---|
| General/UR/EWS | 50th percentile | 720-138 |
| OBC/SC/ST | 40th percentile | 137-108 |
| General/UR/EWS & PwD | 45th percentile | 137-122 |
| OBC – PH | 40th percentile | 121-108 |
| SC – PH | 40th percentile | 121-108 |
| ST – PH | 40th percentile | 121-108 |
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
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