The Ministry of Ayush has introduced significant changes to the admission process for undergraduate (UG) courses in Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, and Homoeopathy (ASU&H) for the academic year 2024-25. These updates include a 15-percentile reduction in NEET UG-2024 qualifying criteria and an extended admission deadline to ensure wider access for aspirants.
Key Announcements:
- Cut-off Reduction: The qualifying percentile for NEET UG-2024 has been reduced by 15 percentile across all categories, as per the directive from the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM).
- Revised Counselling Schedule: The Ayush Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC) will soon release the updated counselling schedule on the AACCC UG portal.
- Extended Deadline: The final date for admissions into UG courses has been extended to December 20, 2024.
Revised NEET UG Cut-offs for 2024-25:
| Category | Original Percentile | Revised Percentile |
| General/Unreserved | 50 | 35 |
| SC/ST/OBC | 40 | 25 |
| PwD | 45 | 30 |
What It Means for Students:
The reduction in cut-off will enable a larger pool of students to qualify for UG admissions in ASU&H disciplines. This move is expected to fill the vacant seats across various institutions, ensuring better utilization of resources and providing aspiring candidates a chance to pursue their dreams in the Ayush domain.
Also Read: AYUSH NEET UG Counselling 2024
