This guide explains everything you need to know about AYUSH (BAMS, BHMS, BSMS, BUMS) admissions in Kerala under KEAM 2025, including eligibility, fee structure, counselling process, and college list for both Kerala and other state candidates. Kerala AYUSH UG Counselling
๐ Courses Covered
- BAMS โ Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery
- BHMS โ Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine & Surgery
- BSMS โ Bachelor of Siddha Medicine & Surgery
- BUMS โ Bachelor of Unani Medicine & Surgery
๐งญ How to Apply (Fresh & Course Additions)
As per latest [CEE Kerala Notification dated 18 June 2025] –
- Fresh candidates: Apply via “KEAM 2025 โ Online Application”.
- Existing candidates: Login and add AYUSH course from dashboard.
๐ Deadline: 23 June 2025, 12:00 PM
โ Eligibility Criteria
- Only Indian citizens are eligible.
- OCI/PIO candidates are not eligible for any reservation or fee concessions.
- Must qualify NEET UG 2025.
- Minimum marks required:
- 50% in PCB (for general)
- 40% for SC/ST/OBC
- NEET cutoff as per NTA guidelines
๐งพ Domicile / Nativity Categories
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Keralite: Kerala origin or AIS officers’ children posted in Kerala.
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Eligible for all government seats, reservation, and fee concession.
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Non-Keralite Category I (NK I):
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- Studied in Kerala and parent posted in Government/Defense in Kerala OR
- Resident in Kerala for 5 out of 12 years OR
- Studied from class 8 to 12 in Kerala.
- Eligible for private self-financing colleges under state merit quota.
- Not eligible for reservation.
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Non-Keralite Category II (NK II):
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- All other Indian citizens.
- Eligible for 15% seats in Private Self-financing Colleges only.
- No reservation, no fee concession, not eligible for government seats.
๐ฐ Registration Fee for KEAM 2025
Category | Fee |
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General (Kerala origin) | โน500 |
SC/ST | โน200 |
Other-State Candidates (NK I & NK II) | โน500 |
๐๏ธ College List, Seats, and Fees (AYUSH Courses in Kerala)
๐ถ Government College (BAMS)
College Name | Course | Total Seats | Annual Tuition Fee |
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Govt. Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram | BAMS | 70 | โน13,610 |
Govt. Ayurveda College, Kannur | BAMS | 60 | โน13,610 |
๐ท Government College (BHMS)
College Name | Course | Total Seats | Annual Tuition Fee |
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Govt. Homoeopathic Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram | BHMS | 50 | โน13,610 |
Govt. Homoeopathic Medical College, Kozhikode | BHMS | 50 | โน13,610 |
๐ถ Government College (BSMS)
College Name | Course | Total Seats | Annual Tuition Fee |
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Govt. Siddha Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram | BSMS | 50 | โน13,610 |
๐ท Government College (BUMS)
College Name | Course | Total Seats | Annual Tuition Fee |
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Govt. Unani Medical College, Kozhikode | BUMS | 40 | โน13,610 |
๐ฅ Private Self-Financing Colleges (BAMS)
College Name | District | Seats | Fee (Annual) |
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Pankajakasthuri Ayurveda Medical College | Thiruvananthapuram | 100 | โน1,99,415 |
Sree Narayana Institute of Ayurvedic Studies | Kollam | 100 | โน1,99,415 |
VPSV Ayurveda College, Kottakkal (Private Aided) | Malappuram | 75 | โน13,610 |
Santhigiri Ayurveda Medical College | Palakkad | 100 | โน1,99,415 |
Vishnu Ayurveda College | Palakkad | 100 | โน1,99,415 |
Mannam Ayurveda Medical College | Pathanamthitta | 100 | โน1,99,415 |
๐ฅ Private Self-Financing Colleges (BHMS)
College Name | District | Seats | Fee (Annual) |
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White Memorial Homoeo Medical College | Thiruvananthapuram | 100 | โน1,47,965 |
ANSS Homoeo Medical College | Kottayam | 100 | โน1,47,965 |
Athurasramam NSS Homoeopathic Medical College | Kottayam | 100 | โน1,47,965 |
Dr. Padiar Homoeopathic Medical College | Ernakulam | 100 | โน1,47,965 |
๐ฉบ Total AYUSH Seats in Kerala (Summary)
Course | Govt. Seats | Pvt. Seats | Total |
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BAMS | 130 | 575 | 705 |
BHMS | 100 | 400 | 500 |
BSMS | 50 | 0 | 50 |
BUMS | 40 | 0 | 40 |
๐ฏ AYUSH UG Counselling 2025 โ Kerala (Step-by-Step Process)
โ 1. 15% All India Quota (AIQ) โ Government AYUSH Colleges
Conducted by: AACCC
๐ For: All NEET-qualified candidates across India
๐ Colleges: Only Government AYUSH colleges in any state including Kerala
๐ Courses: BAMS, BHMS, BSMS, BUMS
๐ช Steps:
- NEET-UG 2025 qualified
- Register on AACCC portal
- Pay registration + security fee
- Fill choices of government colleges in any state
- Seat allotment (Round 1, 2, Mop-up, Stray)
- Download allotment letter
- Report to the allotted Government AYUSH College
โ 2. 85% State Quota โ Government & Private AYUSH Colleges (Kerala)
Conducted by: CEE Kerala
๐ For: Keralite and Non-Keralite Category I (NK I) candidates
๐ Colleges:
- Govt. Ayurveda, Homoeo, Siddha, Unani colleges
- Private Self-Financing AYUSH colleges (State Merit & Reservation Quota)
๐ช Steps:
- NEET-UG 2025 qualified
- Register through KEAM 2025 on CEE Kerala portal
- Upload documents, pay application fee
- CEE publishes AYUSH Rank List (based on NEET marks)
- Choice filling through Centralized Allotment Process (CAP)
- Allotment & memo download
- Report to allotted college with documents and pay fees
- Participate in further rounds (if needed)
โ 3. 15% AIQ โ Private Self-Financing AYUSH Colleges in Kerala
Conducted by: CEE Kerala
๐ For: Non-Keralite Category II (NK II) or other-state candidates
๐ Colleges: Only Private Self-financing AYUSH colleges in Kerala
๐ No reservation or fee concession
๐ช Steps:
- NEET-UG 2025 qualified
- Apply through CEE Kerala portal (same KEAM application)
- NK II candidates are listed under 15% quota
- Fill choices for private colleges only
- Allotment rounds conducted by CEE
- Download memo & report to college
๐๏ธ Required Documents at the Time of Admission
๐งพ For All Candidates (Govt. & Private Colleges):
- NEET-UG 2025 Admit Card & Score Card
- Allotment Memo issued by CEE Kerala or AACCC
- KEAM Application Data Sheet
- 10th Certificate (Proof of DOB)
- 12th Marksheet & Pass Certificate
- Transfer Certificate (TC)
- Conduct Certificate
- Income Certificate (if claiming EWS/fee concession)
- Community/Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/SEBC)
- Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (for SEBC/OEC candidates)
- Nativity/Residence Certificate (if applicable)
- ID Proof (Aadhaar, Voter ID, etc.)
- Passport-size photographs (4โ6 copies)
- Medical Fitness Certificate (prescribed format)
- Migration Certificate (for other board candidates)
โ ๏ธ Originals + 2 sets of photocopies required.
๐ Eligibility Criteria
Category | NEET Percentile | Marks Range (NEET 2025) |
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UR/EWS | โฅ50th | 686 โ 144 |
OBC/SC/ST | โฅ40th โ <50th | 143 โ 113 |
UR/EWS PwBD | โฅ45th โ <50th | 143 โ 127 |
OBC PwBD | โฅ40th โ <45th | 126 โ 113 |
SC/ST PwBD | โฅ40th โ <45th | 126 โ 113 |
๐ฒ Final Words
Choosing the right AYUSH college is a crucial decision for your medical career. With the right guidance and timely updates, you can ensure a smooth admission process into BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, or BSMS courses in Kerala.
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