UP Ayush counselling Round 1: merit list on Oct 13, choice filling till Oct 19
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Registration for UP's BAMS, BUMS and BHMS counselling closed on 12 October 2026; the merit list is due on 13 October and choice filling ends on 19 October.
What Happened
Registration for the first round of Uttar Pradesh's state counselling for undergraduate Ayurveda, Unani and Homoeopathy courses closed at 11 am on Monday, 12 October 2026, and the state merit list is due by 1 pm on Tuesday, 13 October. The round covers BAMS, BUMS and BHMS seats in the state and runs under a schedule notified on 30 September 2026. Online registration and document upload opened on 6 October. After the merit list, candidates will fill choices and lock seats until 19 October, with the round's allotment result due the same day and admissions to be completed by 28 October.
Key Facts
- Round 1 covers state-quota undergraduate seats in Ayurveda (BAMS), Unani (BUMS) and Homoeopathy (BHMS) in Uttar Pradesh.
- Registration and document upload ran from 2 pm on 6 October to 11 am on 12 October 2026.
- The state merit list is due by 1 pm on 13 October 2026.
- Choice filling and seat locking run from the publication of the merit list until 1 pm on 19 October.
- The seat allotment result is due by 5 pm on 19 October.
- Original documents are to be verified at the nodal centre in Lucknow from 21 to 26 October, between 9 am and 5 pm, and admission in the round closes at 5 pm on 28 October.
- Admission is based on NEET UG 2026 merit and the state's counselling rules.
Why It Matters
For students who qualified NEET UG 2026 but did not get, or did not want, an MBBS seat, these courses are a direct route into clinical practice in India's traditional medicine systems.
The state round runs alongside the national counselling for Ayush seats. The national Ayush counselling run by the Ayush Admissions Central Counselling Committee is now moving to its third round, with registration from 14 to 20 October. Candidates who are in both processes need to track two calendars closely. A seat taken in one round can affect eligibility in the other, so students should read the rules on both portals before locking a choice.
The days ahead are tight. Choice filling opens as soon as the merit list is out, and the window closes six days later. Students who rush their list, or who leave out colleges they would actually accept, risk losing a seat in the first round. A good practice is to rank every college a student is genuinely willing to join, in true order of preference, and to check each college's recognition status and fees before listing it.
Document checks are physical and centralised. Allotted candidates must travel to the Lucknow nodal centre between 21 and 26 October with their original certificates. Missing papers at this stage can cost a seat.
| Round 1 timeline | Date |
|---|---|
| Merit list | 13 October, by 1 pm |
| Choice filling and seat locking | 13 to 19 October, until 1 pm |
| Allotment result | 19 October, by 5 pm |
| Document verification in Lucknow | 21 to 26 October |
| Last date for admission | 28 October, 5 pm |
Impact
Short-term: Registered candidates should check their merit position on 13 October and complete choice filling before 1 pm on 19 October.
Long-term: Filling Ayush seats on time lets colleges start the academic session promptly and keeps the pipeline of Ayurveda, Unani and Homoeopathy doctors steady in the state.
Who is affected: NEET UG 2026 qualified students seeking BAMS, BUMS or BHMS seats in Uttar Pradesh, their families, and Ayush colleges in the state.
Key Takeaway
Uttar Pradesh's first Ayush counselling round moves to its merit list on 13 October, with choices due by 19 October and admissions to close on 28 October 2026.
Questions and Answers
Can I still register for UP Ayush counselling Round 1?
No. Registration and document upload for Round 1 closed at 11 am on 12 October 2026. Later rounds, if announced, will have their own schedules on the official counselling portal.
When will the UP Ayush merit list come out?
The state merit list for Round 1 is due by 1 pm on 13 October 2026.
What is the deadline for choice filling?
Choice filling and seat locking close at 1 pm on 19 October 2026, and the allotment result is due by 5 pm the same day.
Where do selected candidates verify their documents?
At the nodal centre in Lucknow, between 21 and 26 October 2026, from 9 am to 5 pm. Admission in Round 1 must be completed by 5 pm on 28 October.
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