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Tamil Nadu AYUSH State Quota UG Counselling 2025 - At a Glance
The Tamil Nadu AYUSH State Quota UG Counselling 2025-2026 is conducted by the Selection Committee, Commissionerate of Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy, for admission to Government and Government Surrendered seats in BAMS, BSMS, BUMS, and BHMS courses. Admission is based on NEET UG 2025 scores, following Government of Tamil Nadu norms and NCISM/NCH regulations.
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| Course Name | Full Form |
|---|---|
| BSMS | Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery |
| BAMS | Bachelor of Ayurveda Medicine and Surgery |
| BUMS | Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery |
| BHMS | Bachelor of Homoeopathy Medicine and Surgery |
Note: Candidates can apply for all four courses using a single application form.
Eligibility Criteria for Tamil Nadu AYUSH UG State Quota (2025-2026)
This section presents the eligibility conditions as per Tamil Nadu AYUSH Selection Committee norms, based on NEET UG 2025 performance, academic background, nativity status, language proficiency, and other specific regulatory clauses.
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Citizenship
- The candidate must be a citizen of India.
- Foreign nationals are not eligible to apply for BSMS / BAMS / BUMS / BHMS under Tamil Nadu State Quota.
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Nativity Conditions
Criteria Eligibility Native of Tamil Nadu Eligible if they produce a valid Nativity Certificate issued by competent authority in Tamil Nadu (Zonal Deputy Tahsildar or above). Studied from Class VI to XII in Tamil Nadu Eligible under Open Category, even if they are from other states, provided they submit Bonafide Certificates for Classes VI to XII. Tamil Nadu natives who studied outside TN Must produce a valid Nativity Certificate and an undertaking that they haven't claimed nativity in any other state. Permanent Residence Certificate NOT accepted in lieu of a Nativity Certificate. Nativity claims from other states Not accepted for reservation benefits. They'll be considered under Open Category only. Tampering or false documents If a candidate is found to have submitted a fake Nativity Certificate or other document at any point, admission will be cancelled, and legal action will be initiated. -
Age Limit
- Candidate must have completed 17 years on or before 31st December 2025.
- There is no upper age limit.
- Valid proof like Birth Certificate or 10th Marksheet must be uploaded.
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Community Certificate Requirements
- Candidates must submit Community Certificate from Tamil Nadu authorities only (see table below).
- Community Certificate from other states is not valid for reservation—such candidates will be treated as Open Category.
Community Issuing Authority Scheduled Tribe (ST) RDO, Sub-Collector, or P.A. to Collector (for Chennai) Scheduled Caste / SCA Tahsildar of Native Taluk BC / BCM / MBC / DNC Deputy Tahsildar / Zonal Deputy Tahsildar - Candidates who fail to submit the certificate with the application will be treated as Open Category.
- Submission of a fake certificate will lead to expulsion and criminal action.
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Academic Qualification
Requirement Detail Qualifying Exam Passed 10+2 (HSC/Equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Botany & Zoology/Biotechnology, and English. Eligible Boards Tamil Nadu State Board / CBSE / ISC / other equivalent recognized boards. Minimum NEET 2025 Percentile (Category-wise) General: 50th percentile
SC/ST/SCA/BC/MBC/DNC/BCM: 40th percentile
PwD (General): 45th percentile
PwD (Reserved): 40th percentileOpen School / NIOS Permitted subject to final judgment on pending legal matters. Migration Certificate Required if qualified from non-Tamil Nadu board. Eligibility Certificate Required from Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University if qualified from a board other than TN State Board / CBSE / ISC. -
Language-Specific Eligibility (Course-wise)
BSMS (Siddha) Course
Candidate must satisfy at least one:- Studied in Tamil medium up to Class X or XII, or
- Studied Tamil as a subject up to Class X or XII, or
- Willing to study Tamil in first year of BSMS course to become eligible for exam.
BUMS (Unani) Course
Candidate must satisfy at least one:- Studied in Urdu medium up to Class X or XII, or
- Studied Urdu / Arabic / Persian as a subject up to Class X or XII, or
- Willing to study Urdu in first year of BUMS course to become eligible for exam.
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Ineligibility Criteria
Candidates falling under the following categories cannot apply:
Reason for Ineligibility Explanation Vocational stream or Pre-University course These candidates are not eligible for AYUSH UG courses. Currently enrolled in AYUSH UG course Cannot reapply for the same AYUSH degree in this academic year. Candidates from other states who studied outside TN Not eligible under State Quota (unless meeting Open Category schooling condition). Declared ineligible by AACCC Once disqualified by AACCC, cannot participate in further rounds. Non-recognized board Admission will be provisional until recognized by TN Dr. MGR Medical University; if not recognized, admission gets cancelled. Final Notes:
- All eligibility criteria are strictly enforced.
- Any misrepresentation may lead to cancellation of admission, expulsion, and even criminal prosecution.
- Reservation benefits are available only to valid Tamil Nadu native candidates with appropriate documents.
Tamil Nadu AYUSH UG 2025 Application Process: Step-by-Step Guide for BSMS, BAMS, BUMS, BHMS
Official Websites for Application
Candidates must submit their applications only via the following official portals:
No other mode (offline/email) will be accepted.
Tamil Nadu AYUSH UG 2025: Application Fee Details (Govt. & Management Quota)
| Category | Registration Fee | Special Category Fee | Exemption Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government Quota | ₹500 (Non-refundable) | ₹100 per special category | SC/SCA/ST candidates (TN native) - Fully Exempted |
| Management Quota | ₹1000 (Non-refundable) | ₹100 per special category | No exemptions mentioned |
Step-by-Step Application Instructions
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Accessing the Form
- Visit www.tnayushselection.org
- Fill in all mandatory fields accurately.
- Upload documents in PDF format.
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Upload Required Documents
- NEET-UG 2025 Admit Card & Score Card
- 10th, 11th, and 12th Mark Sheets (both sides)
- Transfer Certificate
- Community & Nativity Certificates (if applicable)
- Parents' Community Certificate (if claiming reservation)
- Bonafide Certificate (for 7.5% Govt School quota)
- Eligibility Certificate (for other boards)
- Special category proof (if applicable)
- Income Certificate (for fee exemption)
- Bank details (for refund)
- Photo & Signature (as per NEET format)
Key Guidelines for Online Submission
- One application per candidate only.
- No changes allowed after submission.
- Ensure all details are correct — errors can lead to:
- Admission cancellation
- 3-year debarment
- Legal action for false documents
Eligibility & Verification Tips
- Ensure NEET UG qualification.
- Candidates who fail in +1 are automatically disqualified.
- Special Category applicants must submit hard copies to:
The Secretary,
Selection Committee,
Commissionerate of Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy,
Arumbakkam, Chennai - 600 106.
Payment Instructions
- Pay via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, Wallets
- Fee payment alone does not confirm submission
- Advance tuition fee will be refunded only under certain conditions
Important Rules on Withdrawal and Refund
- If you join and discontinue later, the fee will be forfeited
- If you are allotted a seat in Round 3 and don't join, fee is also forfeited
- If admission is cancelled due to incorrect info or missing documents, fee will not be refunded
Special Category Details
- Max 3 special categories can be selected per applicant
- Counselling for special categories is conducted before general counselling
- Code-wise category list is available in Annexure-I
- If seats remain vacant in these categories, they will be moved to the general quota
Tamil Nadu AYUSH UG 2025 Counselling Process
Fig) Flowchart for AYUSH counselling process
AYUSH State Quota Counselling 2025 in Tamil Nadu - BSMS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS Admission Process
Seat Categories & Distribution
Category I - Government AYUSH Medical Colleges
Admission to BSMS, BAMS, BUMS, BHMS courses in Government-run institutions, fully under State Quota.
Category II - Government Quota in Self-Financing AYUSH Colleges
Self-financing colleges allocate seats as per the following:
| Institution Type | Government Quota Seats | Management Quota Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Minority | 65% of 85% | 35% of 85% |
| Minority Community | 50% of 85% | 50% of 85% |
Duration of Study
5.5 years, including a 1-year Compulsory Rotatory Residential Internship.
Selection & Rank List Preparation
- Admission is based strictly on the NEET UG-2025 marks.
- Provisional Rank Lists will be published on the official portals:
- Special rank lists will be prepared separately for:
- 7.5% Government School Quota
- Special Categories (horizontal reservation)
Reservation Structure
Seat allocation:
- Open Competition: 31%
- BC: 26.5%
- BCM: 3.5%
- MBC/DNC: 20%
- SC/SCA: 18% (16% SCA Arunthathiyar)
- ST: 1%
Unfilled SC/SCA/BC categories may revert to other reserved categories or the open merit list, as per Government Orders.
Counselling & Admission Protocol
Online Counselling Only
The Tamil Nadu AYUSH Selection Committee oversees all online counselling and seat allotment. Admission is strictly through official rounds only - no manual allotments.
Rounds of Counselling
- Round 1 - includes payment of Rs.500 processing fee + Rs.5,000 advance tuition fee (refundable up to Round 2).
- Round 2 - choice-filling/refilling permitted; re-allotment possible.
- Round 3 - final state quota round; joining here ends eligibility for future rounds.
- Stray Vacancy Round - additional advancement fee applies; seats available for new registrations.
Highlights:
- Special Category and Government School quota candidates are counselled before general category.
- Advance tuition fee refunded only when seat is not joined beyond Round 2.
- Allotment is final - no transfers or waitlists allowed.
- Candidates not joining within deadlines forfeit seats and fees.
Government School Quota (7.5%)
- Counselling happens prior to general category.
- Requires EMIS number or Bonafide certificate.
- No change or re-allotment allowed once allotted.
- Any vacancies revert to general merit list.
Special Cases of Re-Allocation
- Virtual vacancies arise when candidates vacate seats during upgradation.
- Vacant SC/SCA/BC seats may be redistributed as per merit or revert to general pool.
- Mutual or post-allotment transfers are prohibited.
Rules for Discontinuation & Stray Round
- Stray Round fees:
- Registration: Rs.500
- Processing fee: Rs.500
- Advance Tuition: Rs.50,000 (non-refundable)
- Discontinuation fees of ₹1 lakh may apply for dropouts after joining.
- Candidates found using false documents face criminal action and permanent debarring from future counselling cycles.
In a Nutshell: Admission Blueprint
- Government colleges and government-allocated management seats are allotted via state quota online counselling.
- Strict compliance with reservation norms and emergency quotas.
- Rigorous enforcement: no concessions, no manual allotments, no re-transfers.
- Advance fees ensure commitment; errors or falsehoods lead to forfeiture and legal action.
Key Dates to Remember
- Application Start Date: 24 July 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 08 August 2025, by 5:00 PM
Tamil Nadu AYUSH UG 2025: Official Application & Counselling Portal Links
| Purpose | Official Link |
|---|---|
| AYUSH UG 2025 Counselling Main Portal | tnayushselection.org |
| TN Health Department (Official Info) | tnhealth.tn.gov.in |
| Application & Registration Link | AYUSH UG Application 2025 - Apply Here |
| NEET UG Result Portal (For Reference) | neet.nta.nic.in |
AYUSH UG - In-Eligible Candidates List (2025-2026)
The following lists have been released for AYUSH UG admissions:
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Tamil Nadu AYUSH UG 2025 - FAQs
Ans: After the NEET-2025 results are out, there will be notification in the websites
www.tnayushselection.org,
www.tnhealth.tn.gov.in
for application to ASH UG Medical Degree Courses admission in Tamil Nadu. Candidates are
advised to Register them to create User Name and Password after that login using their User
Name and Password. Candidates are advised to read this prospectus carefully and apply
through the website in Online mode only.
Ans: No. Applying online is just the first stage in the entire process. Once all the
applications are received and scrutinized Eligible Merit List of Candidates (Candidates who
have applied and are found eligible) will be published in the websites. After this
Candidates have to register for the counselling process as mentioned in the scheme of
counselling.
Ans.: After the Merit List is published candidates have to register before the onset of
counselling by paying the non-refundable online Processing Fee of Rs.1000/- in the website
after logging in using the same credentials (User Name, Password) used during the
application process. Registration is allowed before Round 1, Round 3 and Stray Round and
Fresh registration is not allowed before Round 2 (as this is a re-allotment Round)
Note: Counselling Registration is allowed only for already applied candidates who are in the Eligible Merit list and not for those candidates who have not at all applied to ASH UG Medical Degree Courses.
Note: Counselling Registration is allowed only for already applied candidates who are in the Eligible Merit list and not for those candidates who have not at all applied to ASH UG Medical Degree Courses.
Ans: After completion of Choice filling, payment page appears automatically. Candidate can
do online payment by Net Banking / Credit card/ Debit card. Only after the successful
payment, candidate can submit their choice filling.
Ans: No, you can give as many choices as you wish during online choice filling. However,
choices should be in order of your preference. The choices will be available based on your
eligibility and application.
Ans: After online registration (registration is compulsory to take part in online allotment
process, before the counselling Rounds during specified registration period), you have to
fill in choice of Institution/college/course in order of your preference. Once choice is
filled in, it can be modified before locking it. If candidate does not lock the choice
submitted by him/her, the choices already filled will be automatically locked as per
counselling schedule.
Note: If the candidate does not fill choices for any college, will not be allotted any seat during the counselling
IMPORTANT: Don't wait till the last minute to Register and Lock your choices. Please go through your submitted choices before locking, as once you lock the choices they cannot be modified or changed even if you have made a mistake. It may result in allotment of a seat which you never wanted. (Please note that the choices once locked cannot be unlocked even by the Selection Committee)
Note: If the candidate does not fill choices for any college, will not be allotted any seat during the counselling
IMPORTANT: Don't wait till the last minute to Register and Lock your choices. Please go through your submitted choices before locking, as once you lock the choices they cannot be modified or changed even if you have made a mistake. It may result in allotment of a seat which you never wanted. (Please note that the choices once locked cannot be unlocked even by the Selection Committee)
Ans: No, candidates need not report or join the allotted college of Round 1 since there is
free exit. However, if they want to retain the Round 1 seat and upgrade in Round 2 they have
to physically join the college of Round 1 and participate in Round 2 online.
Ans: Fresh choice submission by eligible candidates, as mentioned above is necessary for
consideration for seat allotment during any Round. If candidate does not submit fresh
choice(s) during choice filling period, the candidate will not be considered for allotment
of seat during Round- 2 and will retain the already joined seat, if any.
Ans: In case you are not allotted any seat in the Round 2, you will retain earlier allotted
seat in Round 1 if you had joined already. However, on reallotment of a seat in Round 2, the
earlier allotted seat in Round 1 will automatically be cancelled and allotted to another
candidate. Therefore, you are advised to fill in only choices which you prefer over the
earlier allotted seat, for Round 2.
Ans. Since reallotment is allowed in Round-3, The net vacant seats due to Not allotted / non
joining, non-reporting of Round 2 and any converted seats due to lack of candidates in the
particular quota and the virtual vacancies will be published in the seat matrix and eligible
candidates have to submit fresh choices and the result will be processed as per Choice &
Merit applying the rule of Reservation.
Ans: Candidates allotted seats will be required to join the allotted college/course within
the stipulated time which is mentioned in counselling schedule. However, candidates are
advised to join as early as possible and not to wait for last day of joining, due to
different schedule of holiday (including local holidays) / working hours in various ISM
Medical Colleges. Therefore, candidates are advised to contact allotted college immediately
after declaration of result of counselling allotment process, to know the details. If
candidate fails to join the allotted College within stipulated time, then the allotted seat
will be cancelled. For Round 3 and Stray Round as there is very little time for the entire
counselling process and there is no process of reallotment/resignation, downloading of
allotment order after payment of Tuition Fees will be considered as Joined. But the
candidate has to report to the allotted college within the stipulated time. If the candidate
does not report candidates will be treated as Discontinued and his seat will be considered
vacant and candidates will forfeit the advance Tuition Fees. Please note that under no
circumstances date of joining/date of reporting can be extended by the Selection Committee.
Ans: Original documents (along with attested photocopies of documents) for admission to
under-graduate medical degree courses for admission to allotted college are required at the
time of joining in allotted College are as mentioned below.
- NEET- UG 2025 Admit card and Score card
- Class X Mark Sheet (both sides of Certificate)
- Class XI Mark Sheet (both sides of Certificate)
- H.S.C. Mark sheet (both sides of Mark Sheet) or any other equivalent examination
- Transfer certificate obtained after the completion of H.S.C. or equivalent courses
- Certificate for proof of study from VI Std. to XII Std for the candidates who have studied completely in Tamil Nadu
- Community Certificate (if applicable)
- Nativity certificate
- Eligibility Certificate (if applicable)
Ans. Yes. As per the policy, the candidate has to pay the fees for all if he applies. In
this case the candidate will have to pay fee for GQ in SF Colleges. Rs.10000/- plus for each
AIQ AND MQ Rs.25,000/- as Advance Tuition Fee in addition to the Online Processing Fee
Rs.500/- for GQ and Rs.1000/- for AIQ and MQ.
Ans: No. Bank Charges if any, incurred by the candidate should be borne by the candidate
only.
Ans: No. The Selection Committee will not pay interest on the refundable Advance Tuition
Fee.
Ans: To retrieve the forgotten password, system facilitates the following process: The
candidate is required to enter the information that candidates filled at the time of
registration and then security question & answer thereon to be entered as given during New
Candidate registration process. The above data submitted by candidate will be validated with
the registered candidate's database. If the above entries match, then only the candidate
would be permitted to enter new password to proceed further.
IMPORTANT: Please keep the information same as that you have furnished on the application form confidential, and do not share the password and OTP with anybody as to register for online allotment process and submit choice you need that information. If somebody else uses that information, candidates can misuse your online registration and prevent you from taking part in online allotment process. Keep print out of application form ready for reference with you.
IMPORTANT: Please keep the information same as that you have furnished on the application form confidential, and do not share the password and OTP with anybody as to register for online allotment process and submit choice you need that information. If somebody else uses that information, candidates can misuse your online registration and prevent you from taking part in online allotment process. Keep print out of application form ready for reference with you.