Puducherry Ayush Counselling 2025: The Puducherry AYUSH counselling will be conducted by the Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC), Puducherry for BAMS, BHMS and BUMS courses. Admission is based on the NEET 2025 score and only NEET-qualified candidates can apply. Registration is now open at centacpuducherry.in. Both government and private AYUSH colleges in Puducherry will offer seats through this counselling process.
This article provides a complete overview of the Puducherry AYUSH counselling process. You will learn about the eligibility criteria, step-by-step counselling procedure, required documents and more.
Highlights
Before we dive into the details of Puducherry AYUSH counselling, let’s first understand what NEET is all about:
Puducherry AYUSH Counselling 2025 Dates
The Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC) Puducherry has released the online applications schedule for admission to AYUSH courses.
Round 1 Counselling
| Event | Dates |
| Registration & Payment | 5th July 2025 |
| Last date of Registration | 14th July 2025 |
| Choice Filling & Locking | Last week of July 2025 |
| Document Verification | Last week of July 2025 |
| Seat Allotment | Last week of July 2025 |
| Provisional Result | Last week of July 2025 |
| Final Result | 1st week of August 2025 |
| Reporting to Allotted Institute | 1st week of August 2025 |
Round 2 Counselling
| Event | Dates |
| Fresh Registration & Payment | 2nd week of August 2025 |
| Choice Filling & Locking | 2nd week of August 2025 |
| Seat Allotment Result | 3rd week of August 2025 |
| Reporting to Allotted Institute | 3rd week of August 2025 |
Round 3 Counselling
| Event | Dates |
| Registration & Payment | 3rd week of August 2025 |
| Choice Filling & Locking | 3rd week of August 2025 |
| Document Verification | 3rd week of August 2025 |
| Seat Allotment | 4th week of August 2025 |
| Result | 4th week of August 2025 |
| Reporting to Allotted Institute | 1st week of September 2025 |
Puducherry BAMS Counselling 2025 Eligibility Criteria
To apply for AYUSH courses in Puducherry through NEET 2025 counselling, candidates must meet the eligibility requirements set by CENTAC. The criteria vary slightly for Indian, NRI, OCI and foreign candidates. Here’s a clear overview:
| Eligibility Criteria | Details |
| Nationality | Indian citizens, NRIs, OCIs and foreign nationals (as per applicable norms) |
| Domicile | Candidates must hold a valid Puducherry domicile certificate |
| Age Limit | Must be at least 17 years old on or before December 31, 2025 |
| Qualification | Passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English as core subjects. Minimum 50% marks required (40% for reserved categories) |
| Other AYUSH Courses | Must fulfil course-specific eligibility set by respective authorities or institutions |
| Entrance Exam | Must have qualified the NEET 2025 examination |
Application Registration Fee
Here’s the details of Puducherry Ayush NEET Counselling 2025 Application Registration Fee in a table:
| Quote | All | (SC/ST/PwD) |
| Government Quota | 1000/- | 500/- |
| Government & Management Quota | 2000/- | 1000/- |
| Other States (Management Quota only eligible) | 2000/- | 1000/- |
| NRI/NRI-SP/OCI/PIO | 5000/- | – |
Puducherry AYUSH NEET Counselling 2025 Process
Candidates seeking admission to AYUSH courses (BAMS/BHMS/BUMS) in Puducherry must register for the NEET Puducherry State Counselling through the official website – centacpuducherry.in.
- Step 1: Online Registration: Visit the official CENTAC website and register by providing your NEET details and personal information.
- Step 2: Choice Filling & Locking (Round 1): Select your preferred AYUSH courses and colleges. Make sure to lock your choices before the deadline.
- Step 3: Seat Allotment Result (Round 1): CENTAC will publish the seat allotment result online based on your NEET rank, choices, and seat availability.
- Step 4: Reporting to the Allotted College: Candidates allotted a seat must report to the college to confirm admission or choose to reject the seat.
- Step 5: New Registration (Round 2): Candidates who didn’t register in Round 1 can apply fresh in Round 2.
- Step 6: Fresh Choice Filling & Locking (Round 2): Similar to Round 1, fill and lock your new preferences.
- Step 7: Seat Allotment Result (Round 2): Round 2 allotment will follow the same process. Results will be declared online.
- Step 8: Reporting to College (Round 2): As per the Supreme Court guidelines, candidates allotted a seat in Round 2 under the 15% All India Quota will not be allowed to vacate the seat after allotment.
Documents Required
Candidates allotted a seat must report to the college with the necessary documents to complete the admission process:
- 10th Certificate.
- 12th Certificate.
- NEET Admit Card
- NEET Rank Card
- Category Certificate (if applicable).
- Nativity/Resident certificate of Puducherry
- SC/ST Certificate by birth issued by a competent authority, Government of
Puducherry - ID Proof (Aadhaar Card/Voter card etc.)
- College/school-leaving certificate
Puducherry AYUSH NEET Counselling 2025 Selection Criteria
Selection will be based on NEET merit and the counselling process, following the reservation rules set by the Government of Tamil Nadu. Candidates from BC, BCM, MBC, DNC, SC, SCA and ST categories can also be selected under open competition based on merit, in addition to the seats reserved for their respective communities.
| Category | Percentage |
| Open Competition | 31% |
| Backward Community | 26.5% |
| Backward Community (Muslim) | 3.5% |
| Most Backward Communities/ Denotified Community | 20% |
| Scheduled Caste & Scheduled Caste (Arunthathiyar) (16% of seats out of 18% quota earmarked to Sc shall be allocated to the SCA communities) | 10% |
| Scheduled Tribe | 1% |
Participating BAMS Colleges
Below is the updated list of BAMS colleges in Puducherry as recognized by the Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM). To secure admission, candidates must participate in the Puducherry BAMS NEET counselling.
For complete details on fees, courses offered, admission process, placements, facilities and reviews, click on the respective college name.
| S.No | Name of the College/Institution | Established | Affiliated To |
| 1 | Rajiv Gandhi Ayurveda Medical College | 2010 | Pondicherry University |