Round-2 of the AACCC-UG (Ayush Admissions Central Counseling Committee – Undergraduate) counseling process plays a crucial role for candidates seeking admission to ASU&H-AIQ seats under Government, Government-Aided, Central Universities, National Institutes, Deemed Universities, and AIQ-B. Pharm (Ay) seats of ITRA, Jamnagar. This round allows fresh registrations for eligible candidates and offers an opportunity for upgradation for those who have already participated in Round-1.
Eligibility Criteria for Round-2
To participate in Round-2 of AACCC-UG counseling, candidates must meet one of the following eligibility conditions:
- New Registrations: NEET (UG) qualified candidates who did not register in Round-1 can register for Round-2.
- Previously Registered but Not Allotted: Candidates who registered and participated in Round-1 but did not secure any seat do not need to register again.
- Free Exit Candidates from Round-1: Candidates who opted for a free exit in Round-1 are eligible for Round-2.
- Upgradation Candidates: Candidates who joined the Round-1 allotted institute and submitted their willingness for upgradation at the time of reporting.
- Candidates with Free Exit but Choice Filling Done: Round-1 joined candidates who availed of free exit and filled choices before the last date of choice filling for Round-2.
Note: Free exit for Round-1 joined candidates is permitted only till the announcement of the Round-2 final result (excluding the final result date).
Step-by-Step Process of Round-2 AACCC-UG Counseling
Step 1: Registration
- All NEET-UG qualified candidates who wish to participate in AACCC-UG counseling for the specified seats must register on the AACCC-UG portal.
- Candidates who have already registered in Round-1 do not need to register again.
Step 2: Payment of Counseling Fee
- Candidates must pay the non-refundable registration fee and refundable security deposit, based on their selected category:
- AIQ-Government
- Central Universities-National Institutes
- AIQ-Government Aided
- Deemed Universities
- Candidates who have already paid the fee in Round-1 are not required to pay again.
Step 3: Choice Filling and Locking
- Candidates must fill their preferred choices of courses (BAMS/BSMS/BUMS/BHMS/B.Pharm (Ay)) and institutes.
- Choices made in Round-1 become null and void; hence, fresh choices must be entered for Round-2.
- Candidates should lock their choices within the stipulated time. If choices are not locked manually, they will be auto-locked as per the server time.
Step 4: Seat Allotment Processing
- Seat allotment is based on candidate merit and the choices filled.
- The system processes the allotment according to available seats in the preferred institutes.
Step 5: Provisional Result Announcement
- A provisional seat allotment result is published on the AACCC-UG portal.
- Candidates can raise queries regarding their allotment within the specified time before the final result is declared.
Step 6: Final Seat Allotment List
- The final seat allotment list is published on the AACCC-UG portal.
- Candidates must download the provisional allotment letter from the portal.
Step 7: Physical Reporting to the Allotted Institute
- Candidates must physically report to their allotted institute within the stipulated schedule.
- They must carry all original documents as required for verification.
Reporting Rules for Round-2
Candidates Who Wish to Join Their Allotted Institute
- Candidates must join the allotted institute as per the reporting schedule.
Candidates Who Want to Upgrade in Round-3
- Candidates should join the allotted institute and submit their willingness for upgradation at the time of reporting.
Candidates Upgraded from Round-1 to Round-2
- Candidates must obtain an online-generated relieving letter from the Round-1 joined institute and report to the Round-2 allotted institute with original documents.
Candidates Who Do Not Wish to Join the Allotted or Upgraded Seat
- If candidates do not join, their counseling fee will be forfeited.
- They can participate in subsequent rounds by filling fresh choices but must pay the counseling fee again.
- Candidates must obtain an online-generated relieving letter and original documents from the previous institute for future reference.
Rules for Candidates Who Joined Round-2 and Want to Exit
- Candidates can exit their Round-2 admitted seat before three days of Round-3 commencement by forfeiting the counseling fee.
- Such candidates are eligible for AACCC-UG/State-UT counseling.
- Candidates who exit after this period will only be eligible for State/UT counseling but not AACCC-UG.
- Candidates who exit after the Round-3 final result announcement become ineligible for both AACCC-UG and State-UT counseling.
Rules for Round-1 Candidates Who Were Not Upgraded in Round-2
- Candidates who wish to retain their Round-1 seat should not fill fresh choices in Round-3.
- Candidates who want to upgrade in Round-3 can participate by filling fresh choices.
- Candidates who do not wish to retain their Round-1 seat must follow the exit process mentioned above.
Candidates Who Were Not Allotted a Seat in Round-2
- Such candidates can participate in subsequent rounds of AACCC-UG counseling by filling fresh choices.
Conclusion
Round-2 of AACCC-UG counseling is a significant step in securing a seat in AYUSH courses. It allows fresh registrations, upgradation, and a structured exit process for candidates who do not wish to continue. Candidates must carefully follow the eligibility criteria, choice filling, and reporting guidelines to maximize their chances of securing a preferred seat. For detailed guidelines and updates, candidates should regularly check the AACCC-UG portal.