Punjab AYUSH Counselling 2025 will be conducted by Guru Ravidas Ayurved University, Punjab and counselling is expected to start from 2nd week of Sept 2025. Punjab AYUSH Counselling is conducted for admission in BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS & BNYS courses and admission is solely based on NEET Exam rank. T
he curriculum for these AYUSH courses aligns with the standards set by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) and the National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH), ensuring a complete education in traditional medical systems.
This year NEET Exam will be held on 4th May 2025 by National Testing Agency (NTA) and result will be declared on 14th June 2025. Candidates who appeared in NEET exam will be eligible to participate in Punjab AYUSH Counselling.
As per National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) and the National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH) there are 16 BAMS Colleges with 953 seats, 4 BHMS Colleges with 220 seats and 1 BUMS College with 50 seats in Punjab.
Counselling for these colleges starts with candidates registration on counselling conducting authority official website https://grauadmission.smartpad.in/Registration/. Guru Ravidas Ayurved University conducts counselling for 85% seats in government & private AYUSH colleges in Punjab under State Quota. Counselling for remaining 15% seats in government & private colleges will be conducted by AYUSH Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC) under All India Quota (AIQ).
Punjab AYUSH Counselling Highlights 2025
Here is a quick summary of the key highlights of Punjab AYUSH Counselling 2025
| Particulars | Details |
| Counselling Name | Punjab AYUSH Counselling 2025 |
| Counselling Type | AYUSH UG Counselling |
| Counselling body | Guru Ravidas Ayurved University, Punjab |
| Entrance Exam | NEET UG Exam |
| Exam conducting authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| NEET Exam Date | May 4, 2025 |
| NEET Result Date | June 14, 2025 |
| Punjab AYUSH Counselling Registration Date 2025 | Will be Notified |
| Punjab AYUSH Counselling Start Date 2025 | Will be Notified |
| Punjab AYUSH Counselling End Date 2025 | Will be Notified |
| AACCC Counselling Date | Will be Notified |
| Courses to Pursue | BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS & BNYS |
| Total No. of Govt Colleges | BAMS: 1 Colleges |
| Total No. of Private Colleges | BAMS: 15 Colleges BHMS: 4 Colleges BUMS: 1 Colleges |
| Total No. of Govt Seats | BAMS: 50 Seats |
| Total No. of Private Seats | BAMS: 903 Seats BHMS: 220 Seats BUMS: 50 Seats |
| State Counselling Official Website | https://graupunjab.org/ |
| AACCC Counselling Official Website | https://aaccc.gov.in/ug-counselling/ |
Punjab AYUSH Counselling Date 2025
Below is the table highlighting the important dates and schedule for Punjab AYUSH Counselling 2025, including registration, choice filling, seat allotment, and admission deadlines.
| Event | Date |
| Schedule for 1st Round Counseling | |
| NEET Result 2025 | 14th June 2025 |
| Registration on the Online web portal http://grauadmission.smartpad.in | To Be Announced |
| Last date for Registration and Depositing Fee | To Be Announced |
| Online Registration fee Payment | To Be Announced |
| Last date for depositing fee of Rs. 2000/- through payment gateway using Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking on successful filling of online admission application form at University website for All India Quota Candidates. | To be announced |
| Schedule for 2nd Round Counseling | |
| Registration on the Online web portal grauadmission.smartpad.in for 1st Round | To be announced |
| Last date for Registration and Depositing Fee 1st Round | To be announced |
| Choice Filling | To be announced |
| Allotment of Seats | To be announced |
| Date of joining the allotted college/course and deposition of fee in shape of Demand Draft in favour of Registrar Guru Ravidas Ayurved University Hoshiarpur | To be announced |
| Schedule of 3rd Round Counselling | |
| Registration and Choice filling of Colleges for 2nd Round | To be announced |
| Allotment of seats for 2nd Round | To be announced |
| Joining at Colleges for 2nd Round | To be announced |
| Schedule of Stray Vacancy Round Counselling | |
| Registration and Choice filling of Colleges for 3rd Round | To be announced |
| Allotment of seats for 3rd Round | To be announced |
| Joining at Colleges for 3rd Round | To be announced |
Punjab AYUSH Counselling Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria to participate in Punjab AYUSH Counselling:
| Eligibility Criteria | Details |
| Qualification Exam | Candidates must have qualified NEET UG-2025 |
| Educational Qualification | Must have passed the intermediate (10+2) or equivalent examination recognized by the concerned State Government and Education Board. |
| Government Notifications | Candidates must be eligible as per Punjab Govt. notifications and any subsequent amendments/corrigenda. |
| Minimum Marks | General Category: Minimum 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology combined in the qualifying examination.Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes: Minimum 40% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology combined in the qualifying examination. |
| Disability Minimum Marks | Persons with Disabilities (as per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016): General Category: Minimum 45% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology combined in the qualifying examination.Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes: Minimum 40% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology combined in the qualifying examination. |
| Application Submission | Applying for admission to BAMS/BHMS courses on the basis of NEET-UG-2025 does not guarantee eligibility. Eligibility and merit will be determined by the Selection Committee. |
| Selection Committee | Counseling/Admissions will be conducted by the Admission/Selection Committee constituted by the Punjab Government. |
| Age Requirement | The candidate must be at least 17 years old on or before December 31st of the year of admission. There is no upper age limit. |
Punjab AYUSH Counselling Registration Process 2025
Punjab AYUSH Counselling Registration Process 2025 is the first and most important step for candidates seeking admission to BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, and BSMS courses in AYUSH colleges in the state. Below are the steps of counselling registration
| Step | Description | Action |
| 1 | Open the Counselling Website | Visit grauadmission.smartpad.in |
| 2 | Online Application Form | Click on “ONLINE APPLICATION” tab. If already filled, click on “LOGIN” and complete the remaining steps. |
| 3 | Fill NEET Details | Enter your NEET details as required. |
| 4 | Fill the Online Application Form | Complete the form. Agree to the terms and conditions by checking both boxes. Click on the “SUBMIT” button. |
| 5 | Documents Upload | Click on “choose file” to select files from your device. Click on the “upload” button. Check the certification box and click on the “ONLINE PAYMENT” button. |
| 6 | Online Payment | Click on the “Pay Now” button. Enter your mobile number and email ID, then click on the “Proceed” button. Select your payment option and click on “Pay Now.” |
| 7 | Choice Form | Fill out the choice form. Modify choices using “Delete Choice,” “Shift Choice Up,” and “Shift Choice Down.” Print the form by clicking on “Print Form.” |
Registration Criteria
| Step | Description | Action |
| 1 | Online Registration | Register for BAMS/BHMS courses through the online registration system at www.graupunjab.org. Complete registration by due date/time. |
| 2 | Early Submission | Fill the application well in advance to avoid network congestion. GRAU is not responsible for network issues. No forms will be accepted after the cut-off date. |
| 3 | Required Documents | Upload the following documents: |
| Soft copy of Photograph (Max size 30 KB) | ||
| Soft copy of Signatures (Max size 30 KB) | ||
| 4 | Photograph Specifications | Ensure the photograph meets these criteria: |
| Coloured, min 35×45 mm with 75% face coverage | ||
| Name and date at the bottom | ||
| White/light background | ||
| No cap or goggles; spectacles allowed if used regularly | ||
| Full front view, neutral expression | ||
| High quality, no reflections, shadows, red eyes, kinks, scratches, or stains | ||
| 5 | Completion of Application | After filling the form, you will receive a unique Registration ID and password via SMS/email. Keep them confidential. |
| 6 | Fee Submission | Submission of the application form and fee does not guarantee a seat. |
| 7 | Regular Updates | Visit www.graupunjab.org for updates on admissions and counselling dates. |
| 8 | Deadline | No requests for submitting the application after the due date/time will be entertained. |
| 9 | Single Submission | Submit the application only once. Multiple submissions will be rejected. |
| 10 | Form Completion | Fill the application carefully. Do not leave any column blank. Use ‘0’ if Roll Number/Rank/Marks are not available. |
| 11 | Fee Payment | Pay the fee through the payment gateway using Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking. |
| 12 | Print Application | Take a printout of the filled application form. |
| 13 | Category Selection | Fill category(ies) carefully. Once submitted, category(ies) cannot be changed. |
| If no category is claimed, or the wrong category is filled, the candidate will be treated as Open/General Category. | ||
| Select applicable category codes. | ||
| Reserved category selection does not guarantee reservation benefits. Claims are subject to rules in the Punjab Govt. Notifications and decisions of the Selection Committee. |
Punjab AYUSH Counselling Registration Fees 2025
Table below outlines the Punjab AYUSH Counselling 2025 registration fees for various categories:
| Category | Quota | Fees |
| General | State Quota | Rs. 4,600/- |
| SC | State Quota | Rs. 3,750/- |
| General/SC | All India Quota | Rs. 2,000/- |
How to Apply for Punjab AYUSH Counselling 2025
Punjab AYUSH Counselling 2025 state quota admission procedure includes different steps which ensure that only the eligible candidates get admitted into the AYUSH colleges. Given below is an elaborated process:
Visit University Website: NEET 2025 qualified candidates shall visit the University website www.graupunjab.org and fill the online registration form carefully within the stipulated date and time.
Successful Registration: After successful registration, a unique Registration ID (Login ID) and password will be allotted to the candidate via SMS or email. These credentials are mandatory for further processes, so keep them confidential.
Registration Fee: The registration fee for State Quota Candidates is Rs. 4,600/- (Rs. 3,750/- for SC candidates), and for All India Quota candidates, it is Rs. 2,000/-. Deposit the fee through the Payment Gateway using Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking.
Eligibility for Counselling: Only registered candidates are eligible for counselling. Without registration, candidates are not allowed to participate in the counselling (online/physical).
Filling the Online Application Form: In the online application form, candidates shall carefully fill in particulars such as Name, Father’s Name, Preference of Course/College, Category, Quota, NEET 2024 Marks, etc.
College Preferences: Candidates can fill their institutional preferences for seat allocation in the 1st round of counselling.
Seat Allotment: Seats will be allotted based on the merit list and institutional preferences filled by the candidate. The candidate must report to the respective college for eligibility checking, document verification, and medical checkup. Original documents/credentials must be produced for verification.
Fee Payment at College: After verification of documents and checking eligibility, candidates will deposit the fee via demand draft from a nationalized bank in favor of the Registrar, Guru Ravidas Ayurved University, payable at Hoshiarpur.
Procedure of Online Counselling and Joining at the Colleges
All the counselling for admission to BAMS/BHMS courses for NEET UG 2025 will be conducted through online mode, unless permitted by the Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India. In that case, physical counselling will be conducted.
During online counselling, candidates will fill an online counselling form where they will opt for their preferences of course, college, category, and quota.
Seat allocation will be based on the merit of NEET UG 2025 in the order of preferences given by the candidate. Candidates are advised to be careful while filling up the order of preferences.
Reserved Categories: Candidates of reserved categories will also be considered in open merit. If an open merit seat is available, it will be allocated to them; otherwise, a seat from the reserved category will be allocated.
Punjab AYUSH Counselling Choice Filling 2025
Candidates must ensure that after successfully registering at the official website https://grauadmission.smartpad.in/, they need to take part in the choice filling on or before the scheduled dates. The candidates will log in with their NEET 2025 Roll Number and Password and select from the list of available BAMS, BHMS, and BUMS AYUSH colleges of their own preference. Candidates are to note that window for choice filling will remain open till the announced deadline , but all candidates must fill in their choices on or before the deadline stipulated.
The payment of the deposit should be made online. This deposit is non-refundable regardless of whether the candidate joins or surrendered the seat that is offered during the seat allotment. Reserved category candidates (SC/ST/OBC/UR/EWS) are allowed to select the relevant quota if valid documents are available and fulfill the eligibility conditions. The filling of choice is set to one time per round. Late or partial submissions will not be processed.
Punjab AYUSH Counselling Choice Locking 2025
Filling up the choices is the last step for submission, candidates are required to lock their choices. In the event that a candidate fails to lock the choices it will be considered as the candidate does not wish to take part in the process of attending the counselling.
It is advised that the options selected are reviewed from every aspects and are very carefully prepared and selected so that there is no need for changes later. The system will show the Agree/Disagree button, the candidates selected will have to click Agree in order to confirm locking. If choices are not locked, the candidate will not be considered for seat allotment and will not be allotted any college.
Punjab AYUSH Counselling Seat Allotment 2025
Seat allocation for Punjab AYUSH Counselling 2025 will be performed in multiple rounds: First Round, Second Round, and Third Round (if necessary), followed by a Stray Vacancy Round.
Provisional Allocation and Reporting
- After provisional allocation of a seat, candidates can download the provisional allocation letter from the University website by logging into their account.
- Candidates must report to the respective college with all original documents for checking of documents and eligibility.
- After verification, candidates will deposit the fee via demand draft from a nationalized bank in the name of the Registrar, Guru Ravidas Ayurved University, payable at Hoshiarpur.
- Following the deposit of the tuition fee, candidates must report again to the provisionally allocated college for their joining and medical checkup.
- Failure to follow this process will result in the automatic cancellation of the allocated seat without any intimation.
Seat Satisfaction and Subsequent Counselling
- If a candidate is satisfied with the seat allocated during online counselling, they are not required to participate in subsequent rounds of counselling.
- If a candidate wishes to upgrade or change their seat, they must participate in the subsequent round of counselling and submit their preferences afresh for the course, college, category, and quota.
Punjab AYUSH Counselling Stray Vacancy Round 2025
Stray Vacancy Round of Punjab AYUSH Counselling 2025 is especially for candidates who did not get any seat allocated to them in the first three rounds of Punjab AYUSH UG Counselling 2025. Payment of registration, as well as payment of fees can only be completed online on the official counselling portal. This round provides once last chance for candidates that still qualify for consideration to claim a seat in the AYUSH courses if seats are available after all the primary counselling rounds have been conducted.
Reservation Policy in Punjab AYUSH Counselling 2025
Reservation Policy for AYUSH UG Counselling 2024 under All India Quota (AIQ) for seats in Government/Government Aided/National Institutes/Central Universities is as follows:
| Category | Reservation Percentage – All India Quota |
| SC | 15% |
| ST | 7.50% |
| OBC-NCL | 27% |
| GEN-EWS | 10% |
| PwBD | 5% |
Candidates belonging to the Creamy Layer of OBC are not entitled to reservation benefits and are considered under the general (GEN) category, making them eligible only for open seats. The GEN-EWS reservation benefit is available only to those general category candidates who meet the criteria specified by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
Punjab AYUSH Counselling For Other State Students
Students from other states can participate in Punjab AYUSH Counselling 2025 under the All India Quota (AIQ). This quota allows non-resident candidates to apply for admission into government AYUSH colleges in Punjab, including courses like BAMS, BHMS, and BUMS.
The counselling process for these seats is conducted by the AYUSH Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC) through an online process. Candidates must qualify NEET-UG and register on the official AACCC website (https://aaccc.gov.in/) to be considered for admission under the All India Quota in Punjab’s government AYUSH institutions.
Punjab AYUSH Counselling Document Required 2025
The following documents are required in original along with self-attested photocopies:
- NEET UG 2025 scorecard.
- Identity Proof: Aadhar card or any other government-issued identity proof.
- Category Certificates (if applicable): SC, BC, ST, OBC
- Sports Category: Printed/hard copy of the online submitted form, Sports Gradation Certificate issued by the Director, Sports, Punjab, and other supporting self-attested copies of certificates/documents.
- Migrants from Jammu & Kashmir due to terrorist violence: Original certificate for physical verification.
- Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): Original certificate issued from the office of Tehsildar for physical verification.
- Class 10th certificate (for date of birth verification).
- Class 12th mark sheet and certificate.
- Domicile certificate of Punjab (for state quota candidates).
- Provisional allocation letter (downloaded from the University website).
- Demand draft for tuition fee payment in the name of Registrar, Guru Ravidas Ayurved University, payable at Hoshiarpur.
- Recent passport size photographs as per the specifications mentioned.
- Printout of the online admission application form.
Punjab AYUSH Counselling Participating Colleges 2025
Students seeking admission to AYUSH UG courses in Punjab through NEET 2025 must be aware of the officially participating colleges in the state. The counselling process is regulated by the Department of AYUSH, Punjab, and includes government and private colleges offering BAMS, BHMS, and BUMS courses.
As per the data from the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) and National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH):
- BAMS: 16 Colleges with a total of 953 seats
- BHMS: 4 Colleges with 220 seats
- BUMS: 1 College with 50 seats
These institutions are distributed across the state and offer education aligned with AYUSH ministry norms. Students can apply for government quota or management quota seats, depending on their eligibility and preferences.
Click here to download the list of Punjab AYUSH Participating Colleges – PDF