The Directorate of AYUSH, Madhya Pradesh has released the notification for Stray Vacancy Round 1 counselling under the MP State AYUSH NEET UG Counselling 2026. This round allocates remaining vacant seats across BAMS, BHMS, BUMS and BNYS programmes for the 2026-27 academic year. All NEET UG 2026 qualified candidates from Madhya Pradesh seeking admission through state quota may participate.
Overview
The MP AYUSH Stray Vacancy Round 1 counselling is conducted by the Directorate of AYUSH to fill seats that remained unfilled after previous counselling rounds. This is an opportunity for NEET UG qualified aspirants to secure admission to four-year degree courses in Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Unani and Naturopathy & Yoga sciences at various government and private institutions across the state. The entire process operates online via the official portal, making it convenient for candidates to register, fill choices and track their allocation from home.
Important Dates
| Activity | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Stray Vacancy Round 1 Notification | 29 October 2026 |
| Online Registration Starts | 3 November 2026 |
| Online Registration Last Date | 5 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Registration Form Editing | 3-5 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Document Verification at Help Centres | 4-6 November 2026, Until 5:00 PM |
| Publication of Merit List | 7 November 2026 |
| Online Choice Filling Starts | 8 November 2026 |
| Choice Filling Last Date | 11 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| College-Wise Merit List | 14 November 2026 |
| Physical Reporting at Colleges | 16-17 November 2026, Until 4:00 PM on 17 November |
| Provisional Admission at Colleges | 18 November 2026, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM |
| Admission Cancellation Deadline | 18 November 2026, 7:00 PM |
Vacancy Details
The exact number of stray vacancies available across colleges and courses is published on 7 November 2026. Candidates are advised to check the official website ayush.mponline.gov.in on that date to see the vacant seat status and available positions in their preferred colleges and courses.
Eligibility
Candidates must have qualified the NEET UG 2026 examination to be eligible for this counselling round. Additionally, candidates seeking admission under state quota must be domiciled in Madhya Pradesh as per government norms. No separate entrance test is conducted; admission is purely based on NEET UG score and merit. Detailed eligibility criteria and category-wise reservations are available in the official notification on the state portal.
How to Apply
- Visit the official portal ayush.mponline.gov.in
- Click on the Stray Vacancy Round 1 counselling link for 2026-27 admission
- Register with your NEET UG roll number, date of birth and mobile number
- Complete your profile with all required personal, educational and contact information
- Make corrections if needed during the editing window (3-5 November 2026)
- Visit a designated Help Centre for document verification between 4-6 November 2026
- Review the merit list on 7 November 2026 to confirm your eligibility status
- Fill your choice preferences from 8 November to 11 November 2026, 11:59 PM
- Lock your choices before the deadline
- Download the college allocation letter released on 14 November 2026
- Report physically to your allotted college with all required documents on 16-17 November 2026
- Complete the admission formalities and provisional admission process on 18 November 2026
Important Links
Candidates must access all counselling updates and perform all registrations, choice filling and status checks through the official portal. Visit ayush.mponline.gov.in for complete information, downloadable documents and notification details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible to participate in MP AYUSH Stray Vacancy Counselling 2026?
A: Candidates who qualified NEET UG 2026 and are eligible under Madhya Pradesh state quota may participate in this round.
Q: What is the registration deadline for Round 1?
A: Online registration closes on 5 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. Submit your form and complete document verification before this deadline.
Q: What courses are available in this counselling?
A: Four AYUSH courses are offered: BAMS, BHMS, BUMS and BNYS (all four-year programmes).
Q: When will seat allocations be announced?
A: College-wise merit list with your specific seat allocation will be released on 14 November 2026.
Q: Is there any counselling fee?
A: See the official notification for complete information regarding any applicable fees.
Q: What happens if I don't report to the college on the specified dates?
A: Failure to report physically during 16-17 November 2026 may result in cancellation of your seat allocation. Ensure timely reporting as per the college's schedule.
Disclaimer: Candidates must verify all information on the official website ayush.mponline.gov.in before applying.