The latest approved matrix specifically lists 1,002 BAMS seats across 16 university-affiliated and private Ayurvedic medical colleges. The seat distribution follows the prescribed 15% All India Quota (AIQ) and 85% State/Union Territory Quota structure. Candidates preparing to participate in Uttarakhand AYUSH NEET counselling 2026 can use the seat matrix to assess the available colleges and plan their preferences accordingly.

The seat matrix has been prepared in accordance with the applicable Uttarakhand government orders and the reservation roster followed during the previous UAU-UG counselling process. Candidates should note that the final number of seats may be revised if further regulatory approvals or changes are issued.

Uttarakhand AYUSH NEET 2026 Seat Matrix: Highlights

Uttarakhand BAMS Seat Matrix 2026: College-Wise Details

The newly approved BAMS seat matrix contains 1,002 seats distributed among 16 participating institutions.

The three UAU campus institutions—Rishikul Campus, Gurukul Campus and the Faculty of Ayurveda, Dehradun—each have an approved intake of 75 BAMS seats. Among the listed institutions, Uttaranchal Medical College of Ayurved and Research has the highest approved intake at 90 seats, followed by Motherhood Ayurveda Medical College with 85 seats.

15% AIQ and 85% State Quota Seat Distribution

One of the most important aspects of the Uttarakhand AYUSH 2026 seat matrix is the division between All India Quota and State/UT Quota seats.

For the 2026-27 academic session, the applicable distribution is:

• 15% seats: All India Quota, to be filled through the Ayush Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC).

• 85% seats: State/UT Quota, to be filled according to the applicable Uttarakhand counselling rules.

This means candidates participating in the state counselling process should carefully distinguish between seats available through the state counselling authority and those being handled through the national AYUSH counselling process.

The 15% AIQ arrangement is also consistent with the broader AYUSH counselling framework, under which AACCC conducts counselling for AIQ seats in eligible government and government-aided AYUSH institutions.

AIQ Seats in UAU Government Campuses

The seat matrix identifies 11 AIQ seats each at the three UAU campus institutions:

• Faculty of Ayurveda, Uttarakhand Ayurved University, Dehradun — 11 AIQ seats

• Government Ayurved Medical College, Haridwar — 11 AIQ seats

• Rishikul Government PG Ayurvedic College, Haridwar — 11 AIQ seats

The AIQ distribution includes different categories such as Open, Open PwD, General EWS, OBC, SC and ST, according to the applicable matrix.

Candidates participating through AACCC should therefore check the AIQ-specific seat matrix separately when preparing their college preferences.

Category-Wise Reservation in Uttarakhand AYUSH Counselling

The 1,002 BAMS seats are not offered as a single unrestricted pool. The seats are further divided according to the applicable reservation roster.

The matrix includes categories and sub-quotas such as:

• Unreserved/UR

• Scheduled Caste (SC)

• Other Backward Classes (OBC)

• Scheduled Tribe (ST)

• Economically Weaker Section (EWS)

• Women

• Ex-Servicemen

• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)

• Dependents of Freedom Fighters

• WKM

• Orphan category

The exact availability of seats under each category can differ from one college to another. Candidates should therefore refer to the detailed seat matrix before filling their choices.

What is the Significance of the Uttarakhand AYUSH Seat Matrix?

The seat matrix is one of the most important documents in the counselling process because it provides candidates with a clearer picture of the seats available before choice filling and allotment.

A candidate's NEET score alone does not determine the final college allotted during counselling. The allotment is also affected by:

• NEET UG merit/rank

• Candidate category

• Applicable reservation

• Quota

• Seat availability

• College and course preferences

• Eligibility conditions

• Counselling rules

Therefore, candidates should use the seat matrix to prepare a realistic and sufficiently broad preference list.

Uttarakhand AYUSH NEET Counselling 2026

Admission to AYUSH undergraduate programmes is based on NEET UG 2026 qualification. The state counselling process for eligible Uttarakhand seats is conducted by the Uttarakhand Ayurved University, while AACCC handles the applicable All India Quota seats.

At the national level, AYUSH counselling covers undergraduate courses including BAMS, BHMS, BUMS and BSMS, with AACCC handling the relevant AIQ and specified institutional seats.

For Uttarakhand candidates, the state counselling process generally involves registration, submission of preferences, seat allotment, document verification and reporting at the allotted institution.

Candidates should wait for the detailed counselling schedule before assuming specific registration, choice-filling or reporting dates.

How to Use the Uttarakhand AYUSH Seat Matrix for Choice Filling?

Candidates should not fill choices randomly. The seat matrix can be used to create a preference list based on their individual circumstances.

Step 1: Check the Available Colleges

First, candidates should identify the colleges offering their preferred course. For BAMS aspirants, the newly released matrix lists 16 participating institutions.

Step 2: Check Seat Intake

Candidates should compare the approved intake of each institution. Colleges have different numbers of seats, ranging from 48 to 90 in the newly released matrix.

Step 3: Check Category-Wise Seats

Candidates should identify the seats available under their applicable category and sub-category.

Step 4: Check Quota

Candidates should determine whether the desired seat falls under the AIQ or State/UT Quota.

Step 5: Prepare a Broad Preference List

Candidates should consider multiple eligible institutions instead of limiting their choices to only one or two colleges.

Step 6: Lock Choices Carefully

Once the official choice-filling window opens, candidates should review their preference order carefully before locking the choices.

What Courses Are Available Through AYUSH NEET Counselling?

AYUSH admissions through NEET can include several undergraduate medical systems.

BAMS

Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) is the undergraduate programme in Ayurveda. The latest Uttarakhand seat matrix prominently covers BAMS admissions and lists 1,002 approved seats across 16 institutions.

BHMS

Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS) is the undergraduate programme in homoeopathy. Candidates interested in BHMS should check the applicable course-wise and college-wise matrix when the relevant counselling notice is released.

BUMS

Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (BUMS) is the undergraduate programme in Unani medicine. Candidates should verify whether seats are included in the latest Uttarakhand counselling matrix before selecting the course.

BSMS

Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS) is another AYUSH undergraduate programme covered under the national counselling framework. Availability can vary by state and participating institutions.

NEET UG 2026 Qualification Remains Important

Candidates seeking admission to AYUSH undergraduate programmes through the NEET route must meet the applicable NEET UG 2026 qualification and counselling eligibility requirements.

Merely appearing in NEET does not automatically guarantee admission. Candidates must satisfy the eligibility requirements prescribed for the particular counselling authority, course, category and institution.

They must also complete the counselling registration and choice-filling process within the prescribed deadlines.

Uttarakhand AYUSH Counselling: Documents Candidates Should Keep Ready

Although the final document requirements will be specified in the counselling notification, candidates should generally keep the following documents prepared:

• NEET UG 2026 admit card

• NEET UG 2026 scorecard/result

• Class 10 certificate

• Class 12 certificate and marksheet

• Valid photo identity proof

• Domicile certificate, where applicable

• Category certificate, where applicable

• EWS certificate, where applicable

• PwBD certificate, if applicable

• Recent passport-size photographs

• Counselling registration confirmation

• Fee-payment receipt

• Seat allotment letter, after allotment

• Other documents prescribed by the counselling authority

Candidates should ensure that category and other supporting certificates are valid and comply with the prescribed format.

Important Points About the 2026 Uttarakhand Seat Matrix

Candidates should keep the following points in mind:

• The approved BAMS seat matrix contains 1,002 seats.

• The seats are spread across 16 participating Ayurvedic medical colleges.

• The applicable quota distribution is 15% AIQ and 85% State/UT Quota.

• AACCC handles the applicable AIQ seats.

• State/UT seats are handled under the Uttarakhand counselling framework.

• The three UAU campus institutions have 75 BAMS seats each.

• The largest intake listed in the matrix is 90 seats.

• Category-wise and sub-category-wise seat distribution is applicable.

• The seat count can change if additional regulatory approvals or revisions are issued.

• Candidates should use the latest approved matrix while preparing their counselling choices.

• The reservation roster follows the applicable Uttarakhand framework and continues the roster used in the previous UAU-UG counselling process.

What Candidates Should Do Next

The release of the seat matrix is an important step ahead of the Uttarakhand AYUSH UG 2026 counselling process. Candidates should now review the college-wise intake and identify the institutions and courses they are eligible for.

BAMS aspirants, in particular, can use the 1,002-seat matrix to understand the range of options available across government-campus and private Ayurvedic institutions. However, candidates should not consider the total intake as the number of seats available to every candidate because the seats are divided across different quotas, categories and sub-categories.

Candidates should also keep checking for the official Uttarakhand AYUSH counselling schedule, including registration, choice filling, seat allotment, document verification and reporting dates. The seat matrix may be updated if there are subsequent regulatory changes.

Conclusion

The release of the Uttarakhand BAMS/BHMS/BUMS NEET 2026 seat matrix provides candidates with crucial information ahead of the AYUSH UG counselling process for the 2026-27 academic session. The latest approved BAMS matrix lists 1,002 seats across 16 participating colleges, with the applicable distribution of 15% All India Quota and 85% State/UT Quota.

Candidates should study the college-wise and category-wise seat availability carefully before preparing their choices. Since seat allotment depends on NEET merit, category, quota, eligibility, seat availability and candidate preferences, a well-planned choice list can help candidates participate in counselling more systematically.

The seat matrix should be treated as a planning document rather than a guarantee