AIPGMET 2026 Counselling

AIPGMET 2026 (also known as AIAPGET) counselling is a crucial phase for candidates seeking admission to postgraduate AYUSH courses including MD/MS in Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Siddha, and Unani across India. The AIPGMET 2026 counselling process is conducted by the AYUSH Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC) and is designed to allocate seats fairly based on merit, category, and preferences through an online centralized system.

Counselling Authority and Process

The AYUSH Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC) is responsible for conducting the AIPGMET 2026 counselling for All India quota seats. State/Union Territory quota seats are managed by respective state counselling authorities following their own schedules and policies.

Counselling Mode

The entire counselling process will be carried out online through the official AACCC portal. Candidates must register for counselling, fill choices of colleges and courses, pay the counselling fee, and participate in seat allotment rounds via the portal.

Counselling Rounds

AIPGMET counselling is generally divided into multiple rounds:

• Round 1:Registered candidates fill choices and seats are allotted based on rank and preference.
• Round 2:Candidates who did not get a seat or want an upgrade participate after Round 1 results.
• Mop-Up Round:Conducted to fill remaining vacant seats from earlier rounds. Only previously registered candidates can participate.
• Stray Vacancy Round:Conducted by individual institutes for leftover seats not filled in central counselling; managed outside AACCC.

Key Steps in Counselling

• Registration:Qualified candidates register on the AACCC website using their AIPGMET
• Payment of Counselling Fee:This includes a non-refundable registration fee plus a refundable security deposit.
• Choice Filling and Locking:Candidates select preferred AYUSH colleges and courses. Choices can be modified within the deadline.
• Seat Allotment:Seats are allocated based on merit, reservation, and choices.
• Reporting:Candidates must report to their allotted institute within the stipulated time with original documents for verification and admission confirmation.

Important Documents for Counselling

Candidates are required to bring original and photocopies of:

• AIPGMET Admit Card and Rank Card
• Degree/Provisional Certificate of AYUSH graduate course
• Internship Completion Certificate
• Registration Certificate from AYUSH council
• Category/Reservation Certificates (if applicable)
• Passport-sized photographs
• Any other specified documents

Counselling Timeline

Counselling typically starts in September following the declaration of results and is spread over multiple rounds until the final stray vacancy round in December.

FAQs

Q1. Who conducts the AIPGMET 2026 counselling for All India quota seats?

Ans. The AYUSH Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC) conducts the counselling for All India quota seats, online through its official portal.

Q2. How many counselling rounds are there in AIPGMET 2026?

Ans. There are usually four rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round, and Stray Vacancy Round, with the last round conducted by individual institutes.

Q3. What is the procedure to participate in AIPGMET counselling?

Ans. Candidates must register online on the AACCC portal, pay the counselling fee, fill and lock their choice of colleges/courses, wait for seat allotment, and then report to the allotted institute with necessary documents.

Q4. Can candidates change their choices after filling them during counselling?

Ans. Yes, candidates can modify their choices during the choice filling window before final locking but cannot change after the deadline.

Q5. What documents are mandatory to carry during AIPGMET counselling?

Ans. Original AIPGMET admit card and rank card, qualification certificates, internship completion proof, AYUSH council registration certificate, category certificates if applicable, and passport-sized photos are mandatory.

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