The Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) conducts the Jharkhand AYUSH Counselling for admission to BAMS, BHMS and BUMS courses in the state. Only candidates who qualify the NEET-UG exam are eligible to participate. Admissions are offered in both government and private Ayush colleges based on NEET scores.
This article provides a complete guide to Jharkhand AYUSH Counselling 2025, including important dates, registration process, eligibility criteria, list of participating AYUSH colleges, merit list information, seat allotment procedure and more
Highlights
| Particular | Description |
| Name of Examination | National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UG) |
| Conducted by | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| NEET 2025 Exam Date | 4 May 2025 |
| NEET 2025 Result | 14 June 2025 |
| Jharkhand Ayush NEET 2025 Counselling Starting Date | 30th July 2025 |
| Counselling Conducting Authority | Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) |
| Official Website | https://jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in/ |
| Government BAMS Seats in Jharkhand | 0 |
| Private BAMS Seats in Jharkhand | 40 |
| Government BHMS Seats in Jharkhand | 50 |
| Private BHMS Seats in Jharkhand | 50 |
Jharkhand AYUSH Counselling 2025 Dates (Out)
Here is the schedule for Jharkhand AYUSH 2025 Counselling. Have a look:
Jharkhand AYUSH Round 1 Counselling Schedule
| Event | Date |
| Starting date of Online Registration and Choice Filling for Seat Allotment | 30-07-2025 |
| Last date of Online Registration & Choice Filling for Seat Allotment | 03-08-2025 |
| Editing in filled-up choices, if needed | 04-08-2025 |
| Seat Allotment and Downloading of Provisional Seat Allotment Letter | 06-08-2025 to 12-08-2025 |
| Document Verification and Admission in the concerned Institute | 07-08-2025 to 12-08-2025 |
Jharkhand AYUSH Round 2 Counselling Dates
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Form Submission by New Candidates | 11-08-2025 to 15-08-2025 |
| Editing of Application Form by the registered candidates | 16-08-2025 |
| Publication of State Merit List for 2nd Round | 18-08-2025 |
| Display of Vacant Seat Matrix | 19-08-2025 |
| Starting Date of Choice Filling for Seat Allotment by registered candidates | 19-08-2025 |
| Last Date of Choice Filling for Seat Allotment | 26-08-2025 |
| Editing in filled-up choices, if needed | 27-08-2025 |
| Issue of Provisional Seat Allotment Letter | 29-08-2025 to 04-09-2025 |
| Certificates/Documents Verification & Admission in the Concerned Institute | 30-08-2025 to 04-09-2025 |
Jharkhand NEET UG Round 3 Counselling Dates
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Form Submission by New Candidates | 01-09-2025 to 05-09-2025 |
| Editing of Application Form by the registered candidates | 06-09-2025 |
| Publication of State Merit List for 3rd Round | 08-09-2025 |
| Display of Vacant Seat Matrix | 09-09-2025 |
| Starting Date of Choice Filling for Seat Allotment by registered candidates | 09-09-2025 |
| Last Date of Choice Filling for Seat Allotment | 15-09-2025 |
| Editing in filled-up choices, if needed | 16-09-2025 |
| Issue of Provisional Seat Allotment Letter | 18-09-2025 to 23-09-2025 |
| Certificates/Documents Verification & Admission in the Concerned Institute | 19-09-2025 to 23-09-2025 |
Jharkhand AYUSH Stray Vacancy Round Counselling Dates (Out)
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Form Submission by New Candidates | 17-09-2025 to 21-09-2025 |
| Editing of Application Form by the registered candidates | 22-09-2025 |
| Publication of State Merit List for Stray Vacancy Round | 24-09-2025 |
| Display of Vacant Seat Matrix | 25-09-2025 |
| Starting Date of Choice Filling for Seat Allotment by registered candidates | 25-09-2025 |
| Last Date of Choice Filling for Seat Allotment | 27-09-2025 (up to 05:00 PM) |
| Editing in filled-up choices, if needed | 27-09-2025 (05:01 PM to 12:00 Midnight) |
| Issue of Provisional Seat Allotment Letter | 29-09-2025 to 03-10-2025 |
| Certificates/Documents Verification & Admission in the Concerned Institute | 30-09-2025 to 03-10-2025 |
Jharkhand Ayush NEET Counselling Eligibility Criteria
To apply for Jharkhand Ayush NEET counselling 2025 and secure admission in BAMS, BHMS or BUMS courses, candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements:
| Criteria | Details |
| Nationality | Candidate must be an Indian citizen |
| Domicile | Must hold a valid Jharkhand domicile certificate |
| Age Limit | Should be 17 years or older as of 31st December of the admission year |
| Educational Qualification | Must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as main subjects |
| Minimum Marks Required | At least 50% aggregate in PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) and 40% for reserved categories |
| NEET-UG Score | Must have a valid NEET-UG 2025 score and meet the qualifying percentile as per category norms |
Reservation Criteria
Candidates applying under reserved categories must meet the official guidelines and submit valid certificates in the prescribed format. Here’s a summary of the reservation rules:
| Reservation Type | Description |
| Residential Criteria | Candidates must be Indian citizens and permanent/local residents of Jharkhand, as per Government Resolution No. 3198 dated 18.04.2016. They must upload a valid Local Resident Certificate issued by a Circle Officer, SDO (Civil), or Deputy Commissioner. Certificates in any other format or by unauthorized authorities will be rejected. |
| Caste-Based Reservation | Reservation will follow the Jharkhand government’s latest policy. Candidates must upload a valid Caste Certificate issued by the Circle Officer, SDO (Civil) or Deputy Commissioner. BC-I and BC-II candidates must belong to the non-creamy layer which should be clearly mentioned in the certificate. Incorrect format or issuing authority will lead to rejection of the claim. |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Sections) | EWS candidates must provide a valid EWS certificate issued as per the Jharkhand government guidelines. Format and notification are available on the JCECEB website. |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | Candidates seeking reservation under the PwD quota must upload a Disability Certificate issued by the Chairman of the Medical Board and countersigned by the Medical Superintendent/CMO/Head of Hospital in Jharkhand. It must follow the rules mentioned in Resolution No. 2249 dated 03.04.2018. |
| Primitive Tribal Groups (PTG) | Candidates from PTGs can claim reservation benefits based on Letter No. 5555 dated 28.06.2016. They must upload the certificate in the correct format issued by a competent authority. |
Counselling Fee
Candidates must pay the Registration and Counselling Fee online through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking or UPI. The fee structure is as follows:
| Category | Registration Fee | Counselling Fee |
| General / EWS / BC-I / BC-II | ₹500 | ₹1,000 |
| SC / ST / Female Candidates (All Categories) | ₹250 | ₹500 |
| PwD (Divyang) – Any Category | – | ₹500 |
Note:
- Registration Fee is paid once during the online application process.
- Counselling Fee is charged during seat allotment and is non-refundable.
- PwD candidates are exempt from the registration fee, but must pay the counselling fee.
Jharkhand Ayush NEET 2025 Counselling Procedure
To participate in Jharkhand Ayush NEET Counselling 2025, eligible candidates must register through the official website of the Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB). The counselling process is conducted online and follows a structured step-by-step format:
- Online Registration – Candidates must visit the official JCECEB portal and complete the registration by filling in their details and paying the application fee.
- Choice Filling (1st Round) – After registration, candidates can select their preferred Ayush colleges and courses.
- Seat Allotment (1st Round) – Based on NEET scores, category, and choices filled, seats are allotted to candidates.
- Reporting to Allotted College – Candidates who receive a seat must report to the allotted institute within the given time frame to confirm admission.
Note: If a candidate does not get a seat in the first round, they can participate in the second round of counselling as per the schedule and guidelines.
AIQ Counselling Process for Jharkhand Ayush NEET 2025
Candidates applying for admission to Ayush courses under the All India Quota (AIQ) must register separately for NEET Ayush AIQ counselling, which is conducted online in two rounds. Here’s how the process works:
- Online Registration: Start by registering on the official counselling website.
- Choice Filling & Locking (Round 1): Select your preferred Ayush colleges and courses, then lock your choices in the portal.
- Seat Allotment Result (Round 1): Seats are allotted based on NEET scores, preferences, and availability. The result is published online.
- Reporting to the Allotted College: Candidates must either accept the allotted seat and report to the college or reject it if they don’t wish to proceed.
- New Registration (Round 2): Candidates who didn’t register earlier can apply now.
- Fresh Choice Filling & Locking (Round 2): Repeat the process of selecting and locking college choices.
- Seat Allotment Result (Round 2): Seats are allotted again based on updated preferences and availability.
- Final Reporting to College: Important As per Supreme Court guidelines, candidates allotted seats in Round 2 under the 15% AIQ quota cannot withdraw or vacate their seat.
Documents Required
At the time of reporting to the allotted Ayush college in Jharkhand, candidates must carry the following documents:
- NEET UG 2025 Admit Card
- NEET UG 2025 Scorecard/Result
- Class 10 Certificate & Marksheet (for date of birth)
- Class 12 Certificate & Marksheet
- Valid Photo ID (Aadhar Card / PAN Card / Driving License / Passport)
- Eight recent passport-size photographs
- Provisional Allotment Letter (from counselling portal)
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- PwD Certificate (if applicable)
- Fee Receipt of the Counselling/Admission
- Passport-size photograph (extra copies)
List of Participating Ayush Colleges
If you’re applying for BAMS, BHMS or BNYS courses in Jharkhand, it’s important to know the participating colleges. Below is a list of recognized Ayush colleges taking part in Jharkhand Ayush NEET 2025 Counselling, including BAMS, BHMS and BNYS institutions.
BAMS College in Jharkhand
| S.No. | College Name |
| 1 | Surya Mukhi Dinesh Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, Ranchi |
BHMS Colleges in Jharkhand
| S.No. | College Name |
| 1 | The Homoeopathic College & Hospital of Mihijam |
| 2 | Singhbhum Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Jamshedpur |
BNYS College in Jharkhand
| S.No. | College Name |
| 1 | School of Yoga & Naturopathy, YBN University, Ranchi |