The State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra conducts the AYUSH (BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS, and BNYS) counselling process every year for 85% State Quota and 15% Institutional Quota seats.
Admissions are based on NEET-UG 2026 scores, and the entire process is conducted online through the official portal — www.mahacet.org.
Maharashtra AYUSH Counselling 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra |
| Official Website | www.mahacet.org |
| Courses Offered | BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS, BNYS |
| Exam Accepted | NEET-UG 2026 |
| Seat Quota | 85% State Quota and 15% Institutional Quota |
| Mode of Counselling | Online |
| Academic Session | 2026–27 |
Maharashtra AYUSH Counselling 2026 – Tentative Schedule
| Events | Tentative Dates (2026) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Release of NEET-UG 2026 Result | June 14, 2026 | NEET result declared by NTA (basis for AYUSH admissions) |
| Online Registration Start Date | July 1, 2026 | CET Cell Maharashtra begins online registration for AYUSH courses |
| Last Date for Registration | July 10, 2026 | Deadline to complete application and pay fees |
| Document Upload & Verification | July 5 – July 12, 2026 | Upload required documents for verification (online/offline) |
| Provisional Merit List Publication | July 15, 2026 | CET Cell releases list of eligible candidates |
| Choice Filling & Locking (Round 1) | July 16 – July 20, 2026 | Candidates fill and lock preferred AYUSH colleges and courses |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | July 25, 2026 | First seat allotment list published on CET Cell portal |
| Reporting to Allotted College (Round 1) | July 26 – July 30, 2026 | Report to allotted college with original documents and fee payment |
| Round 2 Registration & Choice Filling | August 5 – August 10, 2026 | Re-registration (if applicable) and fresh choice filling |
| Round 2 Seat Allotment Result | August 15, 2026 | Second round seat allotment published |
| Reporting to College (Round 2) | August 16 – August 20, 2026 | Confirm admission in allotted college |
| Mop-Up Round Registration | August 25 – August 28, 2026 | Registration for vacant seats after Round 2 |
| Mop-Up Round Seat Allotment | September 2, 2026 | Seat allotment for remaining AYUSH seats |
| Reporting to College (Mop-Up Round) | September 3 – September 6, 2026 | Report and complete admission formalities |
| Stray Vacancy Round (By Colleges) | September 10 – September 20, 2026 | Conducted by individual colleges for leftover seats |
| Last Date for Admission | September 30, 2026 | Final date for AYUSH admission closure as per CCIM/NCISM guidelines |
Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Description |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Must be an Indian citizen |
| Domicile | Candidate should possess Maharashtra domicile certificate |
| Age Limit | Minimum 17 years as on 31st December 2026 |
| Educational Qualification | Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English |
| Minimum Marks Required | 50% (General), 40% (SC/ST/OBC), 45% (PwBD) |
| NEET Qualification | Must qualify NEET-UG 2026 with required percentile |
| Reservation | As per Maharashtra Government rules |
Private BAMS Colleges in Maharashtra – 2026
| Sr. No. | Name of College | Establishment Year | District | Seats | Tuition Fees (₹/Year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CSMSS Ayurved Mahavidyalaya | 1989 | Aurangabad | 100 | 2,11,500 |
| 2 | Bhau Saheb Mulak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya | 1989 | Nagpur | 100 | 1,90,000 |
| 3 | Jupiter Ayurved Medical College | 2001 | Nagpur | 40 | 1,33,633 |
| 4 | KG Mittal Ayurved College | 1954 | Mumbai | 50 | 58,050 |
| 5 | Ayurved Mahavidyalaya | 1954 | Sion | 75 | 52,500 |
| 6 | RJVS Ayurved College | 1984 | Sawantwadi | 50 | 52,200 |
| 7 | Nallasopara Ayurved Medical College | 1992 | Thane | 60 | 1,92,760 |
| 8 | Tilak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya | 1933 | Pune | 125 | 52,500 |
| 9 | Ashtang Ayurved Mahavidyalaya | 1936 | Pune | 50 | 52,500 |
| 10 | Sumatibhai Shah Ayurved Mahavidyalaya | 1990 | Pune | 60 | 1,98,000 |
| 11 | College of Ayurved & Research Centre | 1990 | Pune | 60 | 2,64,000 |
| 12 | Bharti Vidyapeeth College of Ayurveda | 1990 | Pune | 100 | 5,50,000 |
| 13 | Bharatiya Sanskriti Darshan Trust Ayurved Vishwashanti Dham | 1998 | Wagholi | 60 | 1,50,000 |
| 14 | Dr D.Y. Patil College of Ayurved | 1999 | Pune | 100 | 6,00,000 |
| 15 | Shri Saptashrungi Ayurved Medical College | 1999 | Nashik | 100 | 2,22,000 |
| 16 | Ayurved Mahavidyalaya | 1954 | Nashik | 75 | 64,847 |
| 17 | Ashvin Ayurvedic College | 2000 | Ahmednagar | 100 | 2,27,000 |
| 18 | SST Ayurvedic College | 1992 | Sangamner | 60 | 2,00,000 |
| 19 | Siddhakala Ayurved Medical College | 1992 | Ahmednagar | 60 | 2,20,000 |
| 20 | Vitthal Ayurvedic College | 1999 | Ahmednagar | 60 | 1,76,000 |
| 21 | KC Ajmera Ayurved College | 1989 | Dhule | 60 | 1,46,000 |
| 22 | Dada Saheb Surupsingh Naik Ayurvedic Mahavidyalaya | 1989 | Dhule | 40 | 1,65,000 |
| 23 | KDMG Ayurvedic College | 1998 | Jalgaon | 50 | 1,20,500 |
| 24 | Chaitanya Ayurved Mahavidyalaya | 1989 | Jalgaon | 60 | 2,34,000 |
| 25 | Seth C.M. Aryangla Vaidyak Mahavidyalaya | 1913 | Satara | 63 | 52,200 |
| 26 | Seth Govindji Raoji Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya | 1962 | Solapur | 60 | 52,200 |
| 27 | Vasantdada Patil Ayurvedic Medical College | 1981 | Sangli | 40 | 52,200 |
| 28 | Hon. Shri Annasaheb Dange Ayurvedic Medical College | 1999 | Sangli | 100 | 2,00,000 |
| 29 | Loknete Rajarambapu Patil Ayurvedic Medical College | 2002 | Sangli | 100 | 2,00,000 |
| 30 | Ganga Ayurvedic Medical College | 1989 | Kolhapur | 60 | N/A |
| 31 | Yashwant Ayurved Medical College | 1989 | Kolhapur | 100 | 2,45,000 |
| 32 | HSP Mandal’s Ayurved Mahavidyalaya | 1989 | Kolhapur | 60 | 2,00,000 |
| 33 | Late Kedari Redekar Ayurvedic Medical College | 2005 | Kolhapur | 100 | 2,01,818 |
| 34 | Radhakisan Toshniwal Ayurved Mahavidyalaya | 1955 | Akola | 75 | 78,300 |
| 35 | Gramin Ayurved Mahavidyalaya | 1989 | Akola | 100 | 1,55,656 |
| 36 | Sunil Ramsinh Chunawale Ayurved College | 2000 | Chikhli | 60 | 1,23,000 |
| 37 | Vidarbha Ayurved Mahavidyalaya | 1931 | Amravati | 63 | 78,000 |
| 38 | Shri Gurudev Ayurved College | 1959 | Amravati | 75 | 78,300 |
| 39 | Shri Gajanan Maharaj Sansthan Ayurved Mahavidyalaya | 1992 | Kolhapur | 60 | 1,58,371 |
| 40 | Mahadeorao Shivankar Ayurved College | 1998 | Gondia | 60 | 2,34,000 |
| 41 | Manjara Ayurved Medical College | 2000 | Latur | 60 | 1,57,300 |
| 42 | Dhanwantari Ayurved Medical College | 2000 | Udgir | 60 | 1,59,090 |
| 43 | Ramrao Patil Ayurved Mahavidyalaya | 2000 | Purna | 40 | 1,35,000 |
| 44 | Dr D.Y. Patil College of Ayurveda and Research Institute | 2004 | Pune | 100 | 6,00,000 |
| 45 | Rural Institute of Ayurveda Research Centre & Hospital | 2004 | Satara | 50 | 2,82,000 |
| 46 | JJ Magdum Ayurved College | 2001 | Kolhapur | 60 | 2,10,810 |
| 47 | Mahatma Gandhi Ayurved College, Hospital & Research Centre | 2007 | Salod | 100 | 5,30,000 |
| 48 | Aditya Ayurved College | 2007 | Beed | 50 | 2,97,296 |
| 49 | Mahesh Ayurved College | 2007 | Beed | 50 | 1,59,091 |
| 50 | SMBT Ayurved College | 2007 | Nashik | 60 | 3,03,000 |
| 51 | Sh.K.R. Pandav Ayurved College & Hospital | 2007 | Nagpur | 60 | 1,33,847 |
| 52 | Mahila Utkarsh Pratishthan Ayurved College | 1998 | Nashik | 60 | 1,27,273 |
| 53 | Y.M.T. Ayur Medical College & Hospital | 1991 | Navi Mumbai | 100 | 2,21,267 |
| 54 | Vimla Devi Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital | 2010 | Chandrapur | 100 | 2,48,000 |
| 55 | Sai Ayurved College | 2013 | Solapur | 100 | 1,71,500 |
| 56 | Dr R.N. Lahoti Ayurvedic College | 2016 | Buldhana | 60 | 1,50,000 |
| 57 | Anandi Shikshan Prasark Mandal Ayurvedic College | 2011 | Nagpur | 60 | 1,66,500 |
| 58 | MES Ayurved Mahavidyalaya | 2007 | Ratnagiri | 60 | 2,25,224 |
| 59 | SSUD Ayurved Medical College | 2013 | Washim | 60 | N/A |
| 60 | Shri Vivekanand Nursing Home Trust’s Ayurved Mahavidyalaya | 1973 | Ahmednagar | 60 | 1,71,300 |
| 61 | Hanuman Shikshan Prasarak Mandal Ayurved Mahavidyalaya | 1989 | Kolhapur | 60 | 2,00,000 |
| 62 | Yashwant Rao Chavan Ayurvedic Medical College | 2012 | Aurangabad | 100 | 1,90,500 |
| 63 | Shantadevi Vedprakash Patil Ayurvedic College | 2014 | Jalna | 100 | 1,66,816 |
| 64 | Matoshri Asarabhai Darade Ayurvedic College | 2014 | Nashik | 100 | 1,95,454 |
| 65 | Dr Rajendra Gode Ayurved College & Hospital | 1986 | Amravati | 100 | 1,83,500 |
| 66 | Anand Ayurved College | 2007 | Aurangabad | 60 | 1,78,500 |
| 67 | Ashokrao Mane Ayurved Medical College | 1980 | Kolhapur | 60 | 1,03,416 |
| 68 | Bhimashanker Ayurved College | 2019 | Pune | 60 | 2,03,000 |
| 69 | Dr Deepak Patil Ayurvedic Medical College & Research Center | 2016 | Kolhapur | 60 | 2,31,818 |
| 70 | BR Harne Ayurvedic Medical College | 2019 | Thane | 100 | 2,16,000 |
| 71 | Sai Ayurveda Medical College and Research Institute | 2016 | Aurangabad | 60 | 1,45,946 |
| 72 | Ideal College of Ayurved | 2021 | Palghar | 100 | 1,70,000 |
| 73 | Dhaneshwari Ayurved College & Research Institute | 2016 | Aurangabad | 60 | 1,39,366 |
| 74 | Rashtrasant Janardhan Swami Ayurveda Medical College | 2019 | Ahmednagar | 100 | 1,16,000 |
| 75 | Pharate Patil Ayurvedic Medical College | 2022 | Pune | 100 | 1,59,091 |
| 76 | Dr S.P. Patil Ayurved Medical College | 2018 | Kolhapur | 100 | 1,55,455 |
| 77 | Sanjivani College of Ayurveda & Research Center | 2017 | Ahmednagar | 60 | 1,85,000 |
| 78 | Shantabai Shivshankar Arali Ayurvedic College | 2016 | Sangli | 100 | 1,50,000 |
| 79 | Shri Goraksha Ayurvedic Medical College | 2016 | Aurangabad | 60 | 1,65,000 |
| 80 | Sawkar Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital | 2022 | Satara | 60 | 1,70,000 |
| 81 | G.S.G. Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya | 1917 | Ahmednagar | 63 | 52,200 |
| 82 | Shri D.M.M. Ayurved Mahavidyalaya | 1961 | Yavatmal | 75 | 78,300 |
| 83 | Dr Vedprakash Patil Ayurved College & Research Institute | 2017 | Jalna | 60 | 1,80,343 |
| 84 | Smt Sumitrabai Thakare Ayurvedic College | N/A | Yavatmal | N/A | 1,59,091 |
| 85 | K.D. Shendge Ayurvedic Medical College | 2016 | Osmanabad | 60 | 1,75,000 |
Government BAMS Colleges in Maharashtra (2026)
Below is the updated list of all Government Ayurvedic Colleges in Maharashtra as per the National Ayurvedic Council of India. The table includes establishment year, district, seat intake, and tuition fees for each institution.
| Sr. No. | Name of College | Establishment Year | District | Seats | Tuition Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Government Ayurvedic College, Nanded | 1956 | Nanded | 125 | ₹52,200/- |
| 2 | Government Ayurvedic College, Osmanabad | 1986 | Osmanabad | 100 | ₹52,200/- |
| 3 | Government Ayurvedic College, Nagpur | 1965 | Nagpur | 100 | ₹52,200/- |
| 4 | RA Podar Ayurved Medical College | 1941 | Mumbai | 125 | ₹43,400/- |
| 5 | Government Ayurveda College and Hospital, Baramati | 2022 | Pune | 100 | ₹54,300/- |
| 6 | Government Ayurved College & Hospital, Jalgaon | 2019 | Jalgaon | 125 | ₹90,000/- |
| 7 | Karamvir Vyankatrao Tanaji Randhir Ayurvedic College, Dhule | 1972 | Dhule | 75 | ₹65,852/- |
| 8 | Shri Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur | 1953 | Nagpur | 125 | ₹71,250/- |
Step-by-Step Admission Process
| Step | Process | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Online Registration | Register on the CET Cell portal using NEET-UG 2026 roll number and personal details |
| Step 2 | Uploading Documents | Upload scanned copies of mark sheets, certificates, domicile, and NEET documents |
| Step 3 | Fee Payment | Pay registration and security deposit fee online |
| Step 4 | Document Verification | CET Cell verifies uploaded documents (online/offline) |
| Step 5 | Choice Filling | Select preferred AYUSH courses and colleges; lock choices |
| Step 6 | Seat Allotment | Seats allotted based on NEET rank, category, and preferences |
| Step 7 | Reporting to College | Report to allotted college, submit documents, and pay tuition fees |
| Step 8 | Subsequent Rounds | Participate in Round 2, Mop-Up, or Stray Vacancy rounds if not allotted |
Registration & Security Fees for AYUSH Counselling in Maharashtra (2026)
| Quota Type | Registration Fee | Security Deposit |
|---|---|---|
| Government / State Quota | ₹1,000 (non-refundable) | Not applicable |
| Private / Institutional Quota | ₹5,000 – ₹6,000 | ₹50,000 (approx.) |
| All India Quota (AACCC) | ₹1,000 (General/OBC), ₹500 (SC/ST) | ₹10,000 (Govt) / ₹50,000 (Deemed) |
College Fee Structure (Approximate)
| Type of College | Course | Annual Tuition Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Government AYUSH Colleges | BAMS/BHMS/BUMS | ₹40,000 – ₹45,000 per year |
| Private AYUSH Colleges | BAMS/BHMS/BUMS | ₹1,50,000 – ₹5,50,000 per year |
| Deemed/Minority Institutions | BAMS/BHMS/BUMS | ₹3,00,000 – ₹7,00,000 per year |
Uttar Pradesh Ayush Counselling Colleges fees, Cutoff
Documents Required
Candidates must have the following documents ready for upload and physical verification:
- NEET-UG 2025 Admit Card
- NEET-UG 2025 Scorecard
- 10th Mark Sheet and Passing Certificate
- 12th Mark Sheet and Passing Certificate
- Domicile Certificate of Maharashtra
- Caste/Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (for OBC candidates)
- Medical Fitness Certificate
- Birth Certificate
- Passport-sized Photographs
- Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar, PAN, or Passport)
Key Points and Important Notes
- The entire counselling process is conducted online through the CET Cell website.
- Seat allotment depends strictly on NEET-UG 2026 rank and candidate preferences.
- Reservation of seats is applicable as per Maharashtra government norms.
- Upgradation to a higher preferred college is allowed in subsequent rounds.
- Security deposit is refundable only if a candidate follows all withdrawal and admission rules properly.
- The Stray Vacancy Round is the final round, managed directly by colleges for vacant seats.
- Candidates must regularly check the CET Cell website for official notices and deadlines.
