AYUSH counselling Round 3: register by October 20, seat result on October 23
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AACCC Round 3 for BAMS, BUMS and BHMS seats opened October 14, 2026; registration closes October 20 and the allotment result is due October 23.
What Happened
Registration for Round 3 of the national AYUSH undergraduate counselling for 2026 opened on Wednesday, October 14, and runs until 2 pm on Tuesday, October 20, the Ayush Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC) schedule shows. Choice filling opened on October 15 and closes at 11:55 pm on October 20, with choice locking from 2 pm that day. The Round 3 seat allotment result is due on Friday, October 23, and candidates who get a seat must report to their college between October 24 and October 29. The round covers NEET-qualified candidates seeking seats in Ayurveda (BAMS), Unani (BUMS), Homoeopathy (BHMS) and other Ayush degree courses.
Key Facts
- Counselling body: Ayush Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC), under the Ministry of Ayush.
- Seat matrix check for Round 3: October 12 to 13, 2026.
- Registration and fee payment: October 14 to October 20, 2026 (registration until 2 pm; payment until 5 pm).
- Choice filling: October 15 to 11:55 pm on October 20; locking from 2 pm to 11:55 pm on October 20.
- Seat allotment processing: October 21 to 22; result on October 23, 2026.
- Reporting at allotted colleges: October 24 to 29; verification of joined candidates October 30 to 31.
- Stray vacancy round I: seat matrix check on November 1 and 2, registration November 3 to 9, 2026.
- Some unofficial sites list different dates; the AACCC portal (aaccc.gov.in) is the final word.
Why It Matters
For students hoping to study Ayurveda, Unani or Homoeopathy at the national level, Round 3 is one of the last chances in the regular counselling process to get a seat. After it come the stray vacancy rounds, which deal only with seats left empty. A student who misses the October 20 deadline cannot take part in Round 3 at all.
The timing also matters because this year's admissions have been unsettled. The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine has withheld recognition from 61 Ayurveda colleges for 2026-27 over gaps in staff and facilities, which changes which colleges and how many seats are on offer. Checking the Round 3 seat matrix carefully before filling choices is therefore more important than usual. A college that appeared in an earlier round may not be on the list now, and new seats may have been added.
Candidates should also keep in mind how choice filling works. Choices are listed in order of preference, and the system offers the highest-ranked choice available for a candidate's merit. Filling too few choices can leave a candidate with nothing; filling a choice one would not accept can lead to an unwanted allotment. Locking choices before the deadline, or letting the system lock them automatically at the end, is the final step.
| Step | Dates (2026) |
|---|---|
| Registration and payment | October 14 to October 20 |
| Choice filling and locking | October 15 to October 20 |
| Seat allotment result | October 23 |
| Reporting at college | October 24 to October 29 |
| Stray vacancy round I registration | November 3 to November 9 |
Impact
Short-term: Thousands of NEET-qualified students will register, fill choices and wait for the October 23 result. Colleges will prepare for reporting from October 24.
Long-term: The seats filled in Round 3 and the stray vacancy rounds decide how full this year's first-year Ayush batches will be, which in turn shapes the future supply of Ayush doctors.
Who is affected: NEET-qualified students seeking BAMS, BUMS, BHMS and other Ayush seats; their families; Ayush colleges, deemed universities and national institutes; and coaching and counselling services.
Key Takeaway
Students seeking an Ayush seat through national counselling must register for AACCC Round 3 by 2 pm on October 20, 2026, lock their choices the same day and check the result on October 23.
Questions and Answers
What is the last date for AYUSH counselling Round 3 registration in 2026?
According to the AACCC schedule, registration closes at 2 pm on October 20, 2026, and fee payment closes at 5 pm the same day. Choice filling stays open until 11:55 pm on October 20.
When will the AYUSH UG Round 3 seat allotment result be announced?
The result is scheduled for October 23, 2026. Candidates who are allotted seats must report to their colleges between October 24 and October 29.
Which courses are covered by AACCC counselling?
AACCC counselling covers undergraduate Ayush courses such as BAMS (Ayurveda), BUMS (Unani), BHMS (Homoeopathy) and BNYS (Naturopathy and Yoga), for candidates who have qualified NEET and meet the eligibility rules.
What happens after Round 3?
Seats that remain empty go to the stray vacancy rounds. For the first stray vacancy round, the seat matrix check is on November 1 and 2, 2026, and registration runs from November 3 to November 9.
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