The Directorate of Medical Education, Government of West Bengal conducts the West Bengal AYUSH NEET counselling for students seeking admission to AYUSH courses like BAMS, BHMS, BUMS and other related programs. Only candidates who have qualified the NEET exam are eligible to participate in this counselling process. Those who have not cleared NEET are not eligible for admission to any AYUSH college in the state.
This article provides complete details about the West Bengal AYUSH NEET counselling process, including eligibility criteria, required documents, NEET cut off scores, list of top AYUSH colleges in West Bengal and more.
Highlights
Before we dive into the details of the West Bengal AYUSH NEET Counselling process, let’s first take a quick look at what the NEET exam is all about.
| Particular | Description |
| Name of Examination | National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UG) |
| Conducted by | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Ayush Counselling Conducting Authority | AYUSH Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC) |
| NEET Exam Date | 4 May 2025 |
| NEET Result | 14 June 2025 |
| AACCC AIQ Ayush NEET Counselling Starting Date | last weak July 2025 |
| West Bengal Ayush NEET Counselling Starting Date | last weak July 2025 |
| West Bengal Ayush NEET Counselling Conducting Authority | Government of West Bengal Directorate of Medical Education |
| Official Website | https://wbmcc.nic.in/ |
| No. of Government Seats in West Bengal | BAMS: 75 Seats BHMS: 252 Seats |
| No. of Private Seats in West Bengal | BAMS: 80 Seats BHMS: 330 Seats BUMS: 40 |
West Bengal AYUSH NEET Counselling 2025 Dates
The West Bengal Main Computerized Counselling (WBMCC) will soon open the online application process for AYUSH courses (BAMS, BHMS, BUMS) for the 2025-26 academic session. Eligible candidates who have qualified the NEET UG 2025 exam can apply for admission into AYUSH colleges across the state.
| Round | Event | Date & Time |
| Round 1 | Online Registration for NEET UG qualified candidates | last weak July 2025 |
| Online Fee Payment | last weak July 2025 | |
| Candidate Verification at designated college (based on software-allocated slots) | last weak July 2025 | |
| Publication of Verified Candidates List & Round 1 Seat Matrix | last weak July 2025 | |
| Online Choice Filling and Choice Locking | 1st week of August 2025 | |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | 1st week of August 2025 | |
| Reporting to Allotted Institute with Original Documents & Fee Payment | 1st week of August 2025 | |
| Round 2 | Online Registration for NEET UG 2025 qualified candidates | 2nd week of August 2025 |
| Online Fee Payment | 2nd week of August 2025 | |
| Candidate Verification at designated college | 2nd week of August 2025 | |
| Publication of Verified Candidates List & Round 2 Seat Matrix | 2nd week of August 2025 | |
| Online Choice Filling and Choice Locking | 2nd week of August 2025 | |
| Round 2 Seat Allotment Result | 3rd week of August 2025 | |
| Reporting to Allotted Institute with Documents & Fee | 3rd week of August 2025 | |
| Round 3 | Online Registration for NEET UG 2025 qualified candidates | 3rd week of August 2025 |
| Online Fee Payment | 3rd week of August 2025 | |
| Candidate Verification at designated college | 4th week of August 2025 | |
| Publication of Verified Candidates List & Round 3 Seat Matrix | 4th week of August 2025 | |
| Online Choice Filling and Choice Locking | 4th week of August 2025 | |
| Round 3 Seat Allotment Result | 1st Week September 2025 | |
| Reporting to Allotted Institute with Documents & Fee | 1st Week September 2025 |
Eligibility Criteria
Here’s the details of eligibility criteria for admission to AYUSH Courses in the table.
| Eligibility Criteria | Details |
| Nationality | Indian citizens, NRIs and Foreign Nationals (conditions apply) |
| Domicile | Valid domicile certificate of West Bengal |
| Age Limit | Minimum 17 years as of December 31, 2025 |
| Qualification | Passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English as compulsory subjects. Minimum aggregate of 50% marks (40% for reserved categories). |
| Other AYUSH Courses | Specific eligibility criteria are set by respective regulatory bodies and institutions. |
| Entrance Examination | NEET UG |
Counselling Fee
Here’s the counselling fee
| Category | Fee |
| Unreserved/ OBC/SC/ST | Rs.1500/- |
| Online Counselling | Rs. 2000/- |
West Bengal AYUSH NEET Counselling 2025 Process
Candidates seeking admission to BAMS, BHMS, BUMS and other AYUSH courses in West Bengal must register through the official WBMCC website. The West Bengal AYUSH NEET counselling is conducted in a well-structured and transparent manner. Here’s a step-by-step overview of the entire process:
West Bengal AYUSH State Quota Counselling Process
- Online Registration: Visit the official portal of WBMCC and complete the registration process using your NEET UG 2025 credentials.
- Document Verification: After registration, attend the physical document verification at the designated center on the allotted date and time.
- Choice Filling & Locking: Log in to the counselling portal, select your preferred AYUSH colleges and courses, and lock your choices before the deadline.
- Seat Allotment (Round 1): Based on your NEET score, preferences, and seat availability, the authorities will release the first round of seat allotment.
- Reporting to Allotted College: Candidates who receive a seat must report to the respective college with original documents, pay the required fee, and complete admission formalities.
All India Quota (AIQ) AYUSH NEET Counselling Process
For candidates applying under the 15% All India Quota (AIQ), the AYUSH NEET counselling will be conducted online in two rounds. Here’s how it works:
- Candidate Registration: Register on the official AIQ counselling website using your NEET UG 2025 details.
- Choice Filling & Locking (Round 1): Select your desired AYUSH colleges and courses, and lock your preferences on the portal.
- Seat Allotment (Round 1): The system will allocate seats based on your NEET rank and preferences.
- Reporting to College: If allotted a seat, report to the college with your original documents and complete the admission process.
- New Registration (Round 2): Candidates who didn’t register in Round 1 can register again.
- Fresh Choice Filling & Locking (Round 2): Submit new choices just like in Round 1.
- Seat Allotment (Round 2): Results will be declared based on updated preferences and available seats.
- Reporting to College (Round 2): Candidates allotted seats in Round 2 cannot vacate their seat, as per the Supreme Court’s guidelines.
Documents Required
Candidates who will be allotted a seat at Assam Ayush NEET Counselling will be asked to report the following documents to complete the admission formalities.
- 10th Certificate.
- 12th Certificate.
- 12th Mark Sheet.
- NEET UG Admit Card.
- NEET UG Result/Scorecard.
- Category Certificate (if applicable).
- Domicile Certificate (for Assam candidates only).
- Certificate of Sub Category, If Applicable.
- ID Proof (Aadhaar Card/Voter card etc.)
- Transfer Certificate (if applicable)
For NRI Quota Documents
- Notarized Affidavit of the candidate or the sponsor who NRI.
- Documents claim the candidate/sponsor is NRI (valid passport, visa, recent utility bill).
- Relationship of the NRI sponsor with the candidates as per the order of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in case WP (C) No689/2017- Consortium of Deemed Universities in Karnataka (CODEUNIK) and Anrvs.The Union of India and Ors. Dated 22-08-2017.
- Notarized Affidavit of the sponsor that he/she shall sponsor the entire course fee of the candidate.
- Acknowledgement Slip generated online after successful enrolment.
- NEET-UG Admit Card.
- NEET-UG Rank Card.
- Payment of counselling fees proof (generated online).
- Age Proof ( age should be 17 years by 31.12.2025)
- Medical Certificate ( from Registered Allopathic Medical Practiser).
- Caste certificate as Application.
- PwD certificate issued from IPGMER Kolkata as application.
Seat Reservation
Here’s the detail of the Seat Reservation for West Bengal AYUSH NEET Counselling 2025 :
| Category | Seats (%) |
| Schedule Caste (SC) | 22% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 6% |
| PC/PH Category | 3% |
| OBC-A | 10% |
| OBC-B | 7% |
Top AYUSH Colleges in West Bengal
If you’re planning to apply for BAMS, BHMS or BUMS courses in West Bengal through NEET AYUSH Counselling 2025, it’s important to know about the top participating colleges. Below are the updated lists of government and private AYUSH colleges affiliated with the West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS) and other recognized universities.
BAMS Colleges in West Bengal
| College Name & Address | Intake | Ownership | Affiliation | Established |
| J.B. Roy Govt. Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Kolkata | 60 | Government | WBUHS, Kolkata | 1916 |
| Institute of Post Graduate Ayurveda Education & Research, Kolkata | N/A | Government | WBUHS, Kolkata | 1976 |
| Rajib Gandhi Memorial Ayurvedic College & Hospital, North 24 Parganas | 60 | Private | WBUHS, Kolkata | 2002 |
| Raghunath Ayurvedic Mahavidyalaya & Hospital, Medinipur | 50 | Private | WBUHS, Kolkata | 1949 |
BHMS Colleges in West Bengal
| College Name & Address | Intake | Ownership | Affiliation | Established |
| Midnapore Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Midnapore | 54 | Government | WBUHS, Kolkata | 1945 |
| Mahesh Bhattacharya Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Howrah | 50 | Government | WBUHS, Kolkata | 1972 |
| The Calcutta Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Kolkata | 50 | Government | WBUHS, Kolkata | 1881 |
| D.N. De Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Kolkata | 90 | Government | WBUHS, Kolkata | 1927 |
| National Institute of Homoeopathy, Salt Lake, Kolkata | 93 | Government | WBUHS, Kolkata | 1975 |
| Burdwan Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Burdwan | 50 | Private | WBUHS, Kolkata | 1978 |
| Bengal Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Asansol | 50 | Private | WBUHS, Kolkata | 1980 |
| Netai Charan Chakravarty Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Howrah | 75 | Private | WBUHS, Kolkata | 1983 |
| Kharagpur Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Midnapore | 60 | Private | WBUHS, Kolkata | 1971 |
| Pratap Chandra Memorial Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Kolkata | 50 | Private | WBUHS, Kolkata | 1926 |
| Metropolitan Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Kolkata | 75 | Private | WBUHS, Kolkata | 1972 |
| Birbhum Vivekananda Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Sainthia | 50 | Private | WBUHS, Kolkata | 1972 |
| Purulia Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Purulia | 50 | Private | WBUHS, Kolkata | 1980 |
BUMS College in West Bengal
| College Name & Address | Intake | Ownership | Affiliation | Established |
| The Calcutta Unani Medical College & Hospital, Kolkata | 40 | Private | Calcutta University | 1994 |