Gujarat BAMS & BHMS Admissions: Round 1 Choice Filling Ends Today

For Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) and Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS) courses, the online choice filling for the first round of admissions ends today, September 8, 2025, at 3:00 PM, marking the final opportunity for candidates to lock their preferences for colleges and specializations.

This initial round, managed by the Admission Committee for Professional Undergraduate Medical Courses (ACPUGMEC), is particularly significant as it sets the stage for the entire counselling process. The choices submitted today will form the basis of the merit-based seat allotment for over 7,800 seats combined across government, grant-in-aid, and self-financed colleges in the state. .

Today's Crucial Deadline and What It Means

For every registered candidate, the online choice-filling window is a pivotal step. Aspirants must log in to the official website and arrange their preferred colleges in a priority order. Once the choices are finalized, it is essential to lock them. If a candidate fails to lock their choices, the system will automatically lock them after the deadline, using the last saved preferences. This is a non-negotiable step; without it, a candidate cannot be considered for seat allotment in this round.

Candidates must double-check every detail before locking their choices, including the college code, course name, and the order of preference. Any error at this stage could impact the final seat allotment.

Understanding the Next Steps: After the Lock

Once the choice-filling period concludes, the focus shifts to the seat allotment process. According to the counselling schedule, the filled choices will be publicly displayed on the website at 6:00 PM today. This allows candidates to verify their submitted preferences. The committee will then process the data based on NEET UG 2025 scores, state-level merit ranks, and the choices filled by candidates. The provisional seat allotment result is expected to be released in the coming days.

Aspirants who are allotted a seat in this round will have two options:

1. Accept the Allotted Seat: Candidates satisfied with their assigned seat can accept it, pay the tuition fees, and complete the admission formalities at the respective college.
2. Opt for Upgradation: Those who have secured a seat but wish to be considered for a better option in the next round can opt for an upgrade. They will need to secure the allotted seat by paying the fees but can then participate in Round 2 for a chance at a higher-preference college or course.

Final Advice for Aspirants

As the deadline looms, aspirants should remain calm and methodical. Ensure all documents are ready for the upcoming reporting and verification stage. The seat matrix released by the DME Gujarat is the ultimate guide to the number of seats available and their distribution among different categories. Making informed decisions based on this matrix and one's NEET score is key to a successful outcome. For all the latest news and detailed updates, follow Only Education News.