AYUSH NEET UG Round 3 Seat Matrix 2026 Released: Last Date for Choice Filling Nears

Staying informed about the official timeline is essential for a smooth counselling experience. Mark these critical dates for AYUSH NEET UG 2026 Round 3:

The Round 3 seat matrix provides a detailed, stream-wise, institute-wise, and category-wise breakdown of vacant seats. This includes seats returned from Round 2 upgradation and those not filled by non-reporting candidates. It covers 15% All India Quota seats across government, central, deemed, and national AYUSH institutes.

The counselling process, managed by AACCC under the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, is for admission to the following undergraduate programmes:

• Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)
• Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS)
• Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (BUMS)
• Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS)

You can access the course-wise seat matrix PDFs directly:

• Ayurveda (BAMS)
• Unani (BUMS)
• Siddha (BSMS)
• Homeopathy (BHMS)

To view the detailed seat matrix and understand the available options for Round 3, follow these steps:

1. Visit the official AACCC website: aaccc.gov.in.
2. Navigate to the 'UG Counselling' section.
3. Look for the link titled 'Seat Matrix for AYUSH NEET UG 2026 Round 3' or similar.
4. Click on the relevant course (BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS) to download the PDF document.
5. Carefully review the institute-wise and category-wise vacant seats.

With the seat matrix in hand, the next critical step is filling and locking your choices. This requires careful consideration and a strategic approach. Remember, the deadline for choice locking is October 20, 2026, at 11:55 PM.

Here’s how to proceed:

1. Log in to your AACCC counselling portal using your NEET UG roll number and password.
2. Access the 'Choice Filling' section.
3. Browse through the available colleges and courses based on the released seat matrix.
4. Add your preferred choices in descending order of preference. Prioritize colleges and courses you genuinely wish to join.
5. Regularly save your choices. You can modify them multiple times before the locking deadline.
6. Once you are absolutely certain about your preferences, lock your choices. Be aware that once locked, choices cannot be changed.

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After the choice locking window closes, the AACCC will process the seat allotment. The provisional results will be published on October 23, 2026. Candidates are advised to check the official website diligently on this date.

If you are allotted a seat, you must report to the designated institute between October 24 and October 29, 2026, to complete the admission formalities. Ensure you have all necessary documents ready for verification. Failure to report within the stipulated time may lead to forfeiture of your allotted seat.

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