The Directorate of AYUSH, Government of Manipur, has issued a notification inviting applications from eligible candidates who have qualified NEET-UG 2026 for State Government nomination to undergraduate AYUSH courses, including Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) and Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS), for the academic session 2026–27.
This notification lists 18 seats across 10 colleges in different states, including institutions in Shillong and Guwahati. The online registration window is 12 October to 17 October 2026.
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| Manipur AYUSH Counselling 2026–27 – BAMS and BHMS Government Nomination |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 8 October 2026 |
| Online Registration Starts | 12 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Registration | 17 October 2026 |
| Screening of Counselling Forms | 19–21 October 2026 |
| Date of Merit & Rejection List | 23–24 October 2026 |
| Correction of Rejection List | 26–27 October 2026 |
| Counselling Date | 29 October 2026 |
| Counselling Time | 11:00 AM |
| Issue of Nomination Papers | 30 October 2026 |
Counselling Venue: Office Chamber of the Director (AYUSH), Directorate of AYUSH, Lamphelpat, Manipur. An online counselling link will also be notified.
Vacancy Details
The notification lists 18 seats across 10 colleges for State Government nomination to BAMS and BHMS courses. The number of candidates nominated is subject to seat availability.
| College Name | Location | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Calcutta Homoeo Medical College | Kolkata | 1 |
| National Institute of Homoeopathy | Kolkata | 2 |
| Rajiv Gandhi Govt. PG Ayurveda College | Himachal Pradesh | 2 |
| R.A. Poddar Ayurveda Medical College | Mumbai | 1 |
| Government Ayurveda College | Nanded | 1 |
| P.G. Institute of Ayurveda | Jodhpur | 1 |
| North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda and Homoeopathy (NEIAH) | Shillong | 6 (3 BHMS and 3 BAMS) |
| Government Ayurvedic College | Guwahati | 1 |
| SJN Homoeopathic Medical College | Guwahati | 2 |
| North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda & Folk Medicine Research | Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh | 1 |
| Total | — | 18 |
Important: Candidates may select only one college during counselling. The selected college cannot be changed after the nomination papers have been issued.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfil the applicable eligibility conditions to participate in Manipur AYUSH Counselling 2026–27.
- Must have qualified NEET-UG 2026.
- Must meet the applicable eligibility requirements for the BAMS or BHMS course.
- Must register through the official online counselling portal.
- Must provide correct personal, NEET and contact details.
- Must submit only one counselling application. Multiple applications may result in cancellation of candidature.
- Candidates applying under the Meritorious Sportsperson quota must upload the relevant documents after verification by the Director, Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of Manipur.
- Children of Ex-Servicemen and serving Armed Forces personnel must provide the prescribed supporting certificates, where applicable.
Candidates should read the official Annexure A and applicable counselling rules for the complete eligibility conditions.
Application Fee
| Category | Application and Counselling Fee |
|---|---|
| UR/OBC | ₹2,000 |
| ST/SC | ₹1,500 |
Candidates should retain the registration acknowledgement slip as proof of fee payment. A bank deduction alone is not sufficient proof of payment.
The counselling instructions also mention a refundable security fee that may be forfeited if a candidate fails to join the allotted institution within the stipulated time or if admission is cancelled. The amount is not specified in the supplied notification.
Selection Process
Selection for Manipur AYUSH Government nomination will be conducted on a merit basis among eligible NEET-UG 2026 qualified candidates.
- Online registration for AYUSH counselling
- Screening of counselling applications
- Publication of the merit list and rejection list
- Opportunity to submit claims for rectification of the rejection list
- Counselling and college selection
- Issue of nomination papers to selected candidates
The number of candidates nominated depends on the availability of seats. Candidates who do not apply for the first counselling will not be considered for subsequent counselling rounds.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can register online by following these steps:
- Visit the official Manipur State AYUSH Society website.
- Open the AYUSH NEET-UG Counselling 2026–27 registration section.
- Read the official notification and Annexure A instructions carefully.
- Fill in the online counselling application form.
- Enter your personal details and NEET-UG 2026 information correctly.
- Select the appropriate course options as permitted by the counselling process.
- Upload the required certificates, including quota-related documents where applicable.
- Pay the prescribed application and counselling fee.
- Submit the form and save the registration acknowledgement slip.
Important Instructions:
- Applications are accepted online only; manual submission is not permitted.
- Submit only one counselling application.
- Use a valid mobile number and email address because official communication may be sent by call, WhatsApp, SMS or email.
- Applications cannot be withdrawn once submitted.
- Check the official website for merit lists, counselling updates and nomination notices.
Important Web-Links
| Particular | Link |
|---|---|
| Online Registration | Click Here |
| Notification PDF | Link-1 & Link-2 |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Free Tools | Click Here |
| Telegram Channel | Click Here |
| WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
