Ayush Admissions Central Counseling Committee

Ayush Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC)

Parent Ministry: Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India
Established: 2019 (as per Ministry notification)
Official Website: https://aaccc.gov.in
Counseling Portal: https://intraaaccc.gov.in
Head Office: AYUSH Bhawan, GPO Complex, INA, New Delhi – 110023


What Is AACCC?

The Ayush Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC) is a statutory body constituted by the Ministry of AYUSH to conduct centralized counseling for admission to AYUSH Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) courses through NEET.

It plays the same role for AYUSH education that MCC (Medical Counseling Committee) plays for MBBS/BDS — ensuring national-level merit-based, transparent, and fully digital admission processes.

In simple words —
AACCC is India’s national admission authority for AYUSH medical courses, guiding students to fair and transparent seats in Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy colleges.


Vision & Mission

GoalDescription
Merit-Based AdmissionsTo ensure transparent seat allocation based on NEET ranks.
Equal OpportunityTo provide fair access to AYUSH education nationwide.
Digital Process100% online application, choice filling, and allotment.
Standardized PolicyUniform counseling rules and procedures across India.
Promotion of AYUSH EducationStrengthen academic standards and participation in AYUSH disciplines.

Scope of AACCC

AACCC conducts all-India level counseling for seats under the All India Quota (AIQ) and Central/Deemed/Private/State-run AYUSH colleges.

LevelDescription
Undergraduate (UG)BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS through NEET-UG.
Postgraduate (PG)MD (Ayurveda), MS (Siddha), MD (Unani), MD (Homoeopathy) through AIAPGET.
All India Quota (AIQ)15% of seats in government AYUSH colleges across India.
Central Universities/Deemed Universities100% of seats handled by AACCC.
National Institutes of AYUSHNIA, AIIA, NIH, NIS, NIUM, NIN, NEIAH, NEIAFMR, etc.
Private AYUSH CollegesSeats under central counseling quota, depending on MOUs with states.

Courses Covered

StreamDegreeEntrance Exam
AyurvedaBAMS / MD (Ayurveda)NEET-UG / AIAPGET
HomoeopathyBHMS / MD (Homoeopathy)NEET-UG / AIAPGET
UnaniBUMS / MD (Unani)NEET-UG / AIAPGET
SiddhaBSMS / MD (Siddha)NEET-UG / AIAPGET
Naturopathy & YogaBNYS (State counseling only)NEET-UG (State-level)

Counseling Process (Step-by-Step)

For UG & PG Courses (Online):

1️⃣ Registration – Candidate registers online on https://aacc.gov.in or https://intraaaccc.gov.in.
2️⃣ Choice Filling – Select preferred course, college, and location.
3️⃣ Locking of Choices – Finalize and lock options before the deadline.
4️⃣ Seat Allotment – Based on merit, reservation, and choices filled.
5️⃣ Document Verification – Upload online and verify at institute.
6️⃣ Reporting to College – Join the allotted college and confirm admission.
7️⃣ Subsequent Rounds – Mop-up and stray vacancy rounds conducted if seats remain.

All steps are online — from registration to joining confirmation.

Documents Required

  • NEET-UG / AIAPGET Scorecard
  • Aadhaar Card / ID Proof
  • Class 10 & 12 Marksheets
  • Category / Domicile Certificates (if applicable)
  • Provisional Allotment Letter
  • Passport-size Photos
  • Transfer / Migration Certificates
  • Birth Certificate

Institutions Under AACCC Counseling

AACCC manages admissions for all National AYUSH Institutes, including:

SystemInstitutions
AyurvedaAll India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA), ITRA Jamnagar
SiddhaNational Institute of Siddha (NIS), Chennai
UnaniNational Institute of Unani Medicine (NIUM), Bengaluru
HomoeopathyNational Institute of Homoeopathy (NIH), Kolkata
Naturopathy & YogaMorarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), New Delhi
Regional InstitutesNEIAH (Shillong), NEIAFMR (Pasighat), NISR (Leh), and others.

Beneficiaries

CategoryBenefit
StudentsSingle national portal for transparent, merit-based AYUSH admissions.
CollegesStandardized admission system ensuring quality intake.
ParentsHassle-free online counseling and documentation.
GovernmentTransparent data-driven process ensuring accountability.

Key Achievements

Introduced 100% digital AYUSH admission system (first in 2019).
Conducted nationwide NEET-based counseling for AYUSH colleges.
Integrated seat data from 900+ AYUSH colleges across India.
Established online grievance redressal & helpdesk system.
Reduced malpractice and manual intervention in admission.
Enhanced student participation from remote regions.

Grievance & Support System

AACCC provides multiple channels for student support and grievance handling.

ModeContact
Helpdesk Emailcounseling-ayush@gov.in
Helpline Numbers+91-11-24651935 / +91-11-24651936
Online Query Formhttps://aacc.gov.in/helpdesk
Grievance Portalhttps://pgportal.gov.inMinistry of AYUSH → AACCC

Who’s Who (Leadership & Governance)

DesignationOfficer NameRole
Chairperson, AACCCJoint Secretary (AYUSH Education), Ministry of AYUSHOverall policy and supervision.
Member SecretaryDr. Vishnu Kant, Director (Ayush Education Policy), Ministry of AYUSH (as of 2025)Coordination, implementation, and counseling management.
Counseling CoordinatorOverseeing digital operations and seat allotments.
Technical Team Head (NIC)Software and data integration for online counseling.

(Names are updated periodically as per official notifications.)

Official Portals & Integration

PlatformFunction
AACCC Portalhttps://aacc.gov.in — Main counseling website.
Intra-AACCC Portalhttps://intraaaccc.gov.in — Seat matrix, login, and result portal.
AYUSH GRIDIntegration for seat data and analytics.
National Academic Depository (NAD)Digital verification of student credentials.
DigiLockerSecure document upload and retrieval.

Contact Information

Ayush Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC)
📍 Room No. 502, AYUSH Bhawan, B-Block, GPO Complex, INA, New Delhi – 110023
📧 Email: counseling-ayush@gov.in / dir-ayushedu@gov.in
📞 Phone: 011-24651935 / 011-24651936
🌐 Website: https://aacc.gov.in | https://intraaaccc.gov.in


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Benefits to Citizens

BeneficiaryBenefit
StudentsTransparent, nationwide admission through one portal.
InstitutionsQuality and merit-based student selection.
GovernmentUniform admission standards and data transparency.
PublicStrengthened trust in AYUSH education and governance.

Impact

  • Simplified AYUSH admission process nationwide.
  • Boosted enrolment in government AYUSH institutions.
  • Promoted digital governance under Digital India Mission.
  • Ensured equal access to quality AYUSH education for all aspirants.
  • Strengthened India’s reputation in traditional medicine education globally.

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