AACCC-UG Counseling Round-3rd: Eligibility, Process, and Reporting Rules

The Ayush Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC) conducts counseling for admissions into various Ayush UG courses, including BAMS, BSMS, BUMS, BHMS, and B.Pharm (Ay). The 3rd round (R-3) of counseling is crucial for candidates who are yet to secure a seat or are seeking upgradation. This guide provides a detailed breakdown of the rules, eligibility criteria, and the complete process of R-3 counseling.

Reporting Rules for Round-3

If Allotted/Upgraded a Seat in R-3

• Candidates who receive an allotment or an upgraded seat during R-3 must join the allotted seat as per the reporting schedule.
• Failure to join will make them ineligible for further Ayush-UG Counseling (Central/State/UT) and result in the forfeiture of counseling fees.
• If a candidate is allotted/upgraded through R-3 and was previously holding a seat from Ayush UG (State/UT) Counseling, their previous admission will be canceled.
• Candidates who have joined an upgraded seat in R-3 cannot withdraw or surrender their seat. Doing so will make them ineligible for further counseling.

If Not Upgraded

• Candidates admitted in Round-1 or Round-2 but not upgraded in R-3 will be treated as R-3 admitted candidates.
• They must continue their study in the institute they joined in R-1/R-2.
• If they withdraw their seat after the announcement of R-3 results, they will be ineligible for any future Ayush-UG Counseling.

If Not Allotted a Seat

• Candidates who did not receive an allotment in R-3 are eligible to participate in the Stray Vacancy Round.

Eligibility Criteria for Participation in R-3

To participate in Round-3, candidates must meet one of the following criteria:

1. NEET (UG)-2024 qualified candidates who did not register in Round-1 or Round-2 need to register afresh.
2. Registered candidates from R-1 and R-2 who were not allotted seats do not need to register again.
3. Candidates who availed of free exit from Round-1.
4. Round-1 admitted candidates who availed of free exit before the announcement of the Round-2 final result.
5. Round-1 admitted candidates who were not upgraded in Round-2.
6. Round-1 admitted candidates who were not upgraded in Round-2 and availed of exit with forfeiture of fees can participate in R-3 by paying full counseling fees.
7. Round-1 joined candidates who opted for upgradation but did not participate in Round-2.
8. Round-2 joined candidates who opted for upgradation in Round-3.
9. Round-2 non-joined candidates who exited with forfeiture can participate in R-3 by paying full counseling fees.
10. Round-2 joined candidates who availed of exit with forfeiture 3 days before R-3 commencement can participate in R-3 by paying full counseling fees.

Step-by-Step Process for Round-3 Counseling

Step 1: Registration

• NEET-UG qualified candidates wishing to participate in AACCC-UG counseling for AIQ seats must register on the AACCC-UG portal.
• Eligible candidates can apply for AIQ Govt/Govt-Aided/Central Universities/Deemed Universities and AIQ-B.Pharm (Ay) seats at ITRA, Jamnagar.

Step 2: Payment of Counseling Fees

• Candidates must pay the non-refundable registration fee and refundable security money.
• Those who exited with forfeiture of fees must pay the complete counseling fee again.

Step 3: Choice Filling and Locking

• Candidates must select their preferred streams (BAMS/BSMS/BUMS/BHMS/B.Pharm (Ay)) and institutes.
• Choices filled during previous rounds become null and void.
• Candidates should lock their choices before the deadline; otherwise, they will be locked automatically as per server time.

Step 4: Processing of Seat Allotment

• Seats are allotted based on merit and choices filled.
• The result is published on the AACCC-UG portal.

Step 5: Provisional Allotment and Query Resolution

• The provisional result will be published on the AACCC-UG portal.
• Candidates with queries must email counseling-ayush@gov.in before the final result is announced.

Step 6: Final Seat Allotment List

• The final seat allotment result will be published.
• Candidates can download their provisional allotment letter from the AACCC-UG portal.

Step 7: Ineligibility for Future Counseling

• Candidates allotted seats in R-3 will be ineligible for further Ayush-UG counseling.
• Candidates withdrawing their seats between 3 days before the R-3 commencement and the R-3 final result announcement will be ineligible for AACCC-UG Counseling.

Step 8: Physical Reporting to the Allotted College

• Candidates must report physically to the allotted institute with all original documents as per the schedule.

Conclusion

The 3rd round of AACCC-UG Counseling 2024 is an important opportunity for candidates seeking admission into Ayush UG courses. Understanding the reporting rules, eligibility criteria, and counseling process ensures that candidates make informed decisions. Follow the guidelines carefully to maximize your chances of securing a seat in your desired institution.