NIA Jaipur uses centralised counselling for admission to BAMS and MD/MS Ayurveda. BAMS seats are allotted through AACCC under the All India Quota, while MD/MS seats follow AIAPGET merit through AACCC-PG and Rajasthan AYUSH PG counselling. The total tuition fee for the 5.5-year BAMS programme is INR 1,37,825.

NIA Jaipur is a Deemed to be University under the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India. It is the first institute funded by the Central Government in the AYUSH field to receive this status. Every seat is filled on merit through counselling. The institute has no direct or management quota.

Admission Update:
  • BAMS 2026-27: The NEET UG result has been declared. AACCC-UG Round 3 is under way, followed by reporting and stray vacancy rounds. Rajasthan AYUSH state quota counselling is conducted separately by the state counselling board.
  • MD/MS Ayurveda 2026-27: AIAPGET has been completed. AACCC-PG Round 1 begins on 24 October 2026, and the counselling schedule continues through 31 December 2026.
  • PhD Ayurveda Vidyavaridhi 2026-27: The application and entrance examination stages for the current admission cycle have concluded.
  • BAMS intake: The annual intake is 92 seats. This includes 1 Central Government nomination, 2 ICCR foreign national seats, 10 seats for South-East Asian countries, and 10 seats reserved for girls.
  • MD/MS Ayurveda intake: The admission overview lists 100 PG seats in 14 specialisations. Seats are allotted through AACCC-PG for the All India Quota and Rajasthan AYUSH PG counselling for the state quota.
  • No management quota: Admission is available only through merit and centralised counselling. NIA Jaipur does not provide direct admission or management quota seats.
  • BAMS fees: Tuition for the complete 5.5-year programme is INR 1,37,825. Students receive an internship stipend of INR 12,684 per month during the compulsory one-year internship.
  • Rajasthan state quota: Rajasthan domicile applicants receive priority. Applicants without Rajasthan domicile are considered for seats left vacant after the state merit list is exhausted.

NIA Jaipur Admission Portal 2026: nia.nic.in

NIA Jaipur Important Dates 2026

The following AACCC dates apply to the ongoing and upcoming counselling stages for NIA Jaipur.

AACCC-UG Counselling Schedule 2026

Event Date
AACCC-UG Round 3 seat allotment processing 21 to 22 October 2026
AACCC-UG Round 3 result 23 October 2026
AACCC-UG Round 3 reporting at the allotted institute 24 to 29 October 2026
AACCC-UG Round 3 verification of joined candidate data 30 to 31 October 2026
AACCC-UG Stray Vacancy Round I tentative seat matrix verification 1 to 2 November 2026
AACCC-UG Stray Vacancy Round I registration and payment 3 to 9 November 2026, registration until 2:00 PM and payment until 5:00 PM on 9 November
AACCC-UG Stray Vacancy Round I choice filling and locking 4 to 9 November 2026, choice filling until 11:55 PM and locking from 2:00 PM to 11:55 PM on 9 November
AACCC-UG Stray Vacancy Round I seat allotment processing 10 to 11 November 2026
AACCC-UG Stray Vacancy Round I result 12 November 2026
AACCC-UG Stray Vacancy Round I reporting 13 to 18 November 2026
AACCC-UG Stray Vacancy Round I verification of joined candidate data 19 to 20 November 2026
AACCC-UG Stray Vacancy Round II seat allotment processing 23 November 2026
AACCC-UG Stray Vacancy Round II result 24 November 2026
AACCC-UG Stray Vacancy Round II reporting 25 to 30 November 2026
AACCC-UG Stray Vacancy Round II verification of joined candidate data 1 to 2 December 2026

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

AACCC-PG Counselling Schedule 2026

Event Date
AACCC-PG Round 1 tentative seat matrix verification 24 to 25 October 2026
AACCC-PG Round 1 registration and payment 26 October to 1 November 2026, registration until 2:00 PM and payment until 5:00 PM on 1 November
AACCC-PG Round 1 choice filling and locking 27 October to 1 November 2026, choice filling until 11:55 PM and locking from 2:00 PM to 11:55 PM on 1 November
AACCC-PG Round 1 seat allotment processing 2 November 2026
AACCC-PG Round 1 result 3 November 2026
AACCC-PG Round 1 reporting at the allotted institute 4 to 13 November 2026
AACCC-PG Round 1 verification of joined candidate data 14 November 2026
AACCC-PG Round 2 tentative seat matrix verification 15 November 2026
AACCC-PG Round 2 registration and payment 16 to 19 November 2026, registration until 2:00 PM and payment until 5:00 PM on 19 November
AACCC-PG Round 2 choice filling and locking 17 to 19 November 2026, choice filling until 11:55 PM and locking from 2:00 PM to 11:55 PM on 19 November
AACCC-PG Round 2 seat allotment processing 20 November 2026
AACCC-PG Round 2 result 21 November 2026
AACCC-PG Round 2 reporting at the allotted institute 22 to 26 November 2026
AACCC-PG Round 2 verification of joined candidate data 27 to 28 November 2026
AACCC-PG Round 3 tentative seat matrix verification 29 to 30 November 2026
AACCC-PG Round 3 registration and payment 1 to 3 December 2026, registration until 2:00 PM and payment until 5:00 PM on 3 December
AACCC-PG Round 3 choice filling and locking 1 to 3 December 2026, choice filling until 11:55 PM and locking from 2:00 PM to 11:55 PM on 3 December
AACCC-PG Round 3 seat allotment processing 4 December 2026
AACCC-PG Round 3 result 5 December 2026
AACCC-PG Round 3 reporting at the allotted institute 6 to 10 December 2026
AACCC-PG Round 3 verification of joined candidate data 11 December 2026
AACCC-PG Stray Vacancy Round I tentative seat matrix verification 12 to 13 December 2026
AACCC-PG Stray Vacancy Round I registration and payment 14 to 16 December 2026, registration until 2:00 PM and payment until 5:00 PM on 16 December
AACCC-PG Stray Vacancy Round I choice filling and locking 14 to 16 December 2026, choice filling until 11:55 PM and locking from 2:00 PM to 11:55 PM on 16 December
AACCC-PG Stray Vacancy Round I seat allotment processing 17 December 2026
AACCC-PG Stray Vacancy Round I result 18 December 2026
AACCC-PG Stray Vacancy Round I reporting 19 to 22 December 2026
AACCC-PG Stray Vacancy Round I verification of joined candidate data 23 December 2026
AACCC-PG Stray Vacancy Round II seat allotment processing 24 December 2026
AACCC-PG Stray Vacancy Round II result 25 December 2026
AACCC-PG Stray Vacancy Round II reporting 26 to 29 December 2026
AACCC-PG Stray Vacancy Round II verification of joined candidate data 30 to 31 December 2026

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

NIA Jaipur BAMS Admission 2026

A valid NEET UG rank is essential for BAMS admission at NIA Jaipur. The institute does not conduct another entrance examination, interview applicants, or accept college-level applications for direct seats. Its BAMS seats are among the most competitive Ayurveda seats in India.

The institute has a 260-bed NABH-certified hospital, and its outpatient department serves 1,400 patients each day. Hostel rooms for first-year students are allotted only from the second year.

NIA Jaipur BAMS Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the academic, age, and NEET requirements prescribed under CCIM and Ministry of AYUSH rules.

Criterion General / EWS SC / ST / OBC
Qualifying examination Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English
Minimum PCB marks 50% aggregate 40% aggregate
Age on 31 December 2026 At least 17 years At least 17 years
NEET UG requirement At least the 50th percentile At least the 40th percentile
PwD percentile 45th percentile for General PwD 40th percentile

NIA Jaipur BAMS Fees

Programme Stage Tuition Fee
Year 1 INR 42,025
Year 2 INR 28,650
Year 3 INR 27,650
Year 4 INR 38,500
Compulsory internship year No tuition fee
Total tuition for the 5.5-year programme INR 1,37,825

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

During the compulsory one-year internship, students are paid a stipend of INR 12,684 each month.

NIA Jaipur BAMS Selection Process

NEET UG merit determines the selection. NIA Jaipur does not require a separate test, personal statement, or interview.

  • AACCC allots the All India Quota and deemed university seats through centralised AYUSH counselling.
  • If two applicants from the same category have equal scores, the higher NEET score takes priority. When their scores remain equal, the older applicant receives preference under NTA rules.
  • The 2025 General category All India Quota closing rank was between 31,000 and 32,500. SC and ST applicants received seats at higher rank numbers, reaching 181000.
  • For the 2024 counselling reference, General category applicants usually required a NEET score of 550 or more out of 720. The required score and rank change with competition each year.

How to Apply for BAMS at NIA Jaipur?

The complete BAMS application and allotment process takes place through the centralised counselling portals rather than through a separate NIA Jaipur application.

  • Step 1: Meet the category-wise qualifying percentile in NEET UG 2026.
  • Step 2: For All India Quota seats, register through aaccc.gov.in. Pay the non-refundable registration charge and refundable security deposit, then add NIA Jaipur to the choice list.
  • Step 3: Take part in the applicable allotment rounds. After receiving a seat, report physically within the stated deadline with all original documents.
  • Step 4: Complete document checking at NIA Jaipur and pay the first-year tuition fee of INR 42,025 to secure the admission.

Students must carry their NEET UG admit card and scorecard, Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets, proof of date of birth, the allotment letter, and passport-size photographs. Caste, domicile, and PwD certificates are also required wherever applicable.


NIA Jaipur MD/MS Ayurveda Admission 2026

AIAPGET rank is used to admit students to MD and MS Ayurveda courses at NIA Jaipur. The course section lists 84 PG seats in 14 specialisations. All India Quota seats pass through AACCC-PG, while the Rajasthan AYUSH PG Counselling Board handles the state quota.

The available branches include Kayachikitsa, Panchakarma, Shalya Tantra, Shalakya Tantra, Prasuti Tantra, Kaumarbhritya, and Dravyaguna, along with other subjects offered across the 14 branches.

NIA Jaipur MD/MS Ayurveda Eligibility Criteria

NCISM rules govern PG eligibility. Applicants need a recognised BAMS qualification, the required professional registration, and a completed rotating internship by the notified cut-off.

Criterion General / EWS SC / ST / OBC
Qualifying degree A BAMS degree of at least 4 years from an NCISM or CCIM-recognised university A BAMS degree of at least 4 years from an NCISM or CCIM-recognised university
Internship Completion of the compulsory one-year rotating internship by 31 July 2026 Completion of the compulsory one-year rotating internship by 31 July 2026
Professional registration Permanent or provisional CCIM or NCISM registration Permanent or provisional CCIM or NCISM registration
AIAPGET requirement At least the 50th percentile At least the 40th percentile
PwD percentile 45th percentile for General PwD 40th percentile

NIA Jaipur MD/MS Ayurveda Selection Process

Admission depends only on AIAPGET merit and counselling. NIA Jaipur does not hold a separate college test or interview.

  • All India Quota: AACCC prepares the merit list using AIAPGET ranks. It conducts three counselling rounds and Stray Vacancy Rounds I and II. As a Deemed University, NIA Jaipur participates in AACCC-PG for 100% of its AIQ seats.
  • State quota: The Rajasthan AYUSH PG Counselling Board manages these seats and gives priority to Rajasthan domicile applicants.
  • 2024 closing-rank reference: General category closing ranks varied by specialisation from 149 to 3,042. Kayachikitsa and Shalya Tantra were the most competitive branches, and the most preferred specialisations generally required a rank within the top 150.

How to Apply for MD/MS Ayurveda at NIA Jaipur?

  • Step 1: Secure the minimum category-wise percentile in AIAPGET 2026.
  • Step 2: For All India Quota seats, complete AACCC-PG registration at aaccc.gov.in. Deposit the non-refundable registration fee of INR 30,000 during choice filling and select NIA Jaipur with the preferred specialisation.
  • Step 3: Applicants seeking state quota seats must register on the Rajasthan AYUSH PG counselling portal and submit their choices within the published schedule.
  • Step 4: Accept the allotment online and report to NIA Jaipur. Bring the AIAPGET scorecard, BAMS degree, internship completion certificate, and CCIM or NCISM registration certificate in original.

NIA Jaipur PhD Admission 2026

NIA Jaipur conducts its own entrance examination for the PhD programme in Ayurveda Vidyavaridhi. The 2026-27 intake has 28 seats. The institute issued the admission brochure in March, and selection includes a written test followed by an interview.

NIA Jaipur PhD Eligibility Criteria

  • An MD or MS Ayurveda degree from an NCISM-recognised institution is compulsory.
  • Applicants may use either the final qualifying degree or a provisional certificate.
  • The application must be submitted online. Postal and other offline applications are not accepted.

NIA Jaipur PhD Selection Process

The written entrance test contains 100 multiple-choice questions and lasts 90 minutes. Its question distribution is:

  • 60 questions from the chosen subject at PG level
  • 25 questions covering Research Methodology and Medical Statistics
  • 10 questions on general knowledge connected with AYUSH
  • 5 questions on basic computers and information technology

Applicants who clear the written examination proceed to the interview stage.

How to Apply for PhD at NIA Jaipur?

  • Submit the application only through nia.nic.in.
  • An application sent by post or through any other offline method is rejected.
  • For admission in 2027-28, check the institute website from January 2027 for the next notice. PhD applications generally open each year in March.

NIA Jaipur Scholarships 2026

NIA Jaipur students may apply for government support through the National Scholarship Portal. The available routes include category-based scholarships, income-linked concessions, and institute-level merit awards.

Scholarship Eligible Category Key Benefit
Central Sector Top Class Education Scholarship for SC Students SC students with annual income below INR 6 lakh Full tuition reimbursement and a living allowance
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC, ST, and OBC Students SC, ST, or OBC students domiciled in Rajasthan Tuition waiver according to government rules
EWS Fee Concession EWS students whose annual family income is below INR 8 lakh 10% seat reservation and the applicable fee concession under government rules
BPL Fee Concession Students from Below Poverty Line families Special institute-level fee concession
National Scholarship Portal Minority Scholarships Students from minority communities Benefits prescribed by the Ministry of Minority Affairs

Government scholarship forms are available at scholarships.gov.in, and deadlines usually fall in October. NIA Jaipur also gives merit awards to university rank holders. Students may contact the institute administration office for details of college-level support.


NIA Jaipur Admission FAQs

Ques. Which entrance examination is accepted for the NIA Jaipur BAMS course?

Ans. BAMS selection uses only NEET UG. NIA Jaipur has no separate entrance test or direct admission process. General category applicants must reach at least the 50th percentile, while SC, ST, and OBC applicants need the 40th percentile.

Ques. What is the annual BAMS intake at NIA Jaipur?

Ans. The institute admits 92 BAMS students each year. The stated counselling split assigns 15%, or 14 seats, to AACCC All India Quota counselling and 85%, or 78 seats, to the Rajasthan AYUSH UG/PG Counselling Board. The intake also includes 1 Central Government nominee, 2 ICCR foreign national seats, 10 seats for South-East Asian countries, and 10 seats reserved for girls.

Ques. What previous NEET benchmark can General category students use for BAMS admission?

Ans. The 2024 counselling trend placed the usual General category score at 550 or higher out of 720. General category All India Quota closing ranks have also fallen between 31,000 and 32,500. These figures change every year, so applicants should confirm the current cutoff through aaccc.gov.in.

Ques. Where do students register for Rajasthan state quota BAMS counselling?

Ans. The Rajasthan AYUSH UG/PG Counselling Board in Jodhpur manages state quota allotment through rajugpgayushcounselling.in. The registration fee is INR 2,000 for General, OBC, EWS, and MBC applicants and INR 1,500 for SC and ST applicants domiciled in Rajasthan. The category chosen during registration cannot be changed later.

Ques. Are applicants from outside Rajasthan eligible for NIA Jaipur BAMS seats?

Ans. Yes. Any eligible student may compete for the 15% All India Quota through AACCC. A non-domicile applicant may also enter state counselling, but a state quota seat becomes available only after Rajasthan domicile applicants have used their options in Round 2. AACCC is the main route for students from other states.

Ques. How is the BAMS tuition divided, and what do interns receive?

Ans. Tuition for the 5.5-year BAMS course totals INR 1,37,825. The listed yearly amounts are INR 42,025 in Year 1, INR 28,650 in Year 2, INR 27,650 in Year 3, and INR 38,500 in Year 4. No tuition is charged during the internship year. Instead, interns receive INR 12,684 per month throughout the compulsory one-year internship.

Ques. What decides admission to the MD/MS Ayurveda programmes?

Ans. AIAPGET rank determines the allotment of all 100 MD/MS seats stated in the admission overview. AACCC-PG conducts All India Quota counselling, and the Rajasthan AYUSH PG counselling authority handles state quota seats. There is no management quota or direct entry. Applicants must complete the BAMS internship by 31 July 2026.

Ques. Which past AIAPGET ranks show the competition for NIA Jaipur PG seats?

Ans. In 2024, General category closing ranks varied from 149 to 3,042 according to the specialisation. Kayachikitsa and Shalya Tantra were among the most competitive options, and a rank within the top 150 was generally needed for the most preferred branches.

Ques. What does the NIA Jaipur PhD admission test cover?

Ans. The Ayurveda Vidyavaridhi programme has 28 seats and is open only to MD or MS Ayurveda graduates. The institute conducts a written examination of 100 MCQs in 90 minutes, followed by an interview. The paper covers subject knowledge, Research Methodology, Medical Statistics, AYUSH-related general knowledge, and basic computer skills. Notifications are published at nia.nic.in.

Ques. Which documents must an allotted student bring when reporting?

Ans. BAMS students need the NEET UG admit card and scorecard, Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and certificates, date-of-birth proof, the allotment letter, and passport-size photographs. Caste, domicile, and PwD certificates must be added when applicable. MD/MS students also need their BAMS degree, internship certificate, AIAPGET record, and CCIM or NCISM registration certificate. Failure to report within the given period results in automatic cancellation, and no extension is allowed.