Gujarat completes 4th Online Stray-Vacancy round for PG-AYUSH admissions; 74 seats still remain vacant after Round 4

Gujarat's Admission Committee for Professional Post Graduate Medical Educational Courses (ACPPGMEC) has concluded the 4th Online Stray-Vacancy Round for MD/MS AYUSH admissions for 2025. Despite the extended process, a significant 74 postgraduate seats in Ayurveda and Homoeopathy remain unfilled. This news signals a rare, final opportunity for eligible candidates who missed previous rounds. Aspirants should closely monitor the official website for an announcement regarding a potential, unprecedented 5th round to fill these leftover vacancies before the academic session commences.

The postgraduate admissions cycle for AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy) courses in Gujarat has reached a critical juncture. The Admission Committee for Professional Post Graduate Medical Educational Courses (ACPPGMEC), the governing body for these admissions in the state, successfully completed the 4th Online Stray-Vacancy Round for MD/MS (Ayurveda) and MD (Homoeopathy) courses for the 2025-26 academic year. This extended process, designed to ensure maximum utilization of all available seats after the initial three counselling rounds and the subsequent mop-up rounds, officially concluded with candidates completing their reporting and document submission.

​However, despite the thoroughness of the four online rounds and the inclusion of multiple opportunities for choice filling and reporting, a notable number of postgraduate seats remain vacant. The official data released by ACPPGMEC confirms that 74 seats across various specialisations in both Government and Self-Financed AYUSH colleges in Gujarat are yet to be filled. This unexpected vacancy after what is typically considered the final round has profound implications for both the institutes and the pool of candidates who are still seeking admission.

​ Analyzing the 74 Vacant Seats: A Break-up of Opportunity

​The persistence of vacant seats, even after four online allotment rounds, points to a complex interplay of factors, including candidate preferences, fee structures in self-financed institutions, and specific departmental seats being less sought-after. Aspirants should analyze the nature of these vacancies to strategically position themselves for any forthcoming opportunities. While the official break-up of all 74 seats across every college is voluminous, the vacancies primarily concentrate in specific courses and quotas.

• ​Course Concentration: The remaining seats are predominantly spread across MD/MS Ayurveda and MD Homoeopathy programs. While popular clinical branches might have been filled, the bulk of vacancies likely rest in foundational or niche specialties like: 
  • ​Dravyaguna Vigyana (Ayurveda Pharmacology)
  • ​Rachana Sharira (Ayurveda Anatomy)
  • ​Samhita and Basic Principles of Ayurveda
  • ​Specific Homoeopathy specializations, such as Homoeopathic Pharmacy or Practice of Medicine.
• ​Quota Distribution: The vacant seats often belong to the Management Quota (MQ) or the NRI Quota (NQ) in Self-Financed Institutions (SFIs). These seats typically come with a higher tuition fee, which often acts as a deterrent for many candidates, leading to them remaining unfilled even down to the final stray rounds.
• ​Geographical Factors: Seats in colleges located in Tier-2 or remote cities may also see lower preference compared to those in major urban hubs like Ahmedabad or Vadodara, contributing to the final vacancy count. The final list of vacant seats is available on the official ACPPGMEC website and is essential reading for all remaining eligible candidates.

​The persistence of these 74 vacancies suggests that either the pool of eligible candidates (those who cleared the AIAPGET exam) has been exhausted for these specific seats, or the candidates, despite being eligible, have opted out due to financial constraints or unwillingness to take up the available specialisations.

​ The Next Step: Prospect of a Fifth/Offline Round

​The conclusion of the 4th Online Stray-Vacancy Round does not necessarily signify the absolute end of the admission process. The Admission Committee is tasked with ensuring maximum enrollment, and leaving 74 seats vacant represents a significant loss of training capacity. Therefore, there is a strong possibility, based on previous trends and the directives from regulatory bodies like the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM), that the ACPPGMEC may announce a final, often Offline, round.

• ​Potential Fifth Round: If announced, this subsequent round would likely be conducted physically at a designated location (Help Center) and would aim to fill the remaining seats on a first-come, first-served basis, strictly according to AIAPGET merit within the eligible candidate list.
• ​Eligibility Criteria for Last Round: Historically, the eligibility for a fifth or institutional level round (sometimes called an 'Offline Stray Vacancy Round') is restricted to candidates who have already registered with the ACPPGMEC and paid the security deposit, but have not been allotted or retained any seat in previous rounds. Fresh registrations are typically not allowed at this final stage.
• ​Crucial Action Points for Aspirants:
  • ​Check Official Website Daily: Aspirants must check the official ACPPGMEC website (medadmgujarat.org) multiple times a day for a new notification or schedule announcement. The window for a final round is usually very short, often giving candidates only 24-48 hours to respond.
  • ​Prepare Documents: All original documents, including AIAPGET scorecard, degree certificates, internship completion certificate, and relevant caste/category certificates, must be kept ready for immediate physical submission.
  • ​Financial Readiness: Candidates targeting the Management Quota seats in SFIs must ensure immediate access to the necessary funds to pay the high first-term tuition fee on the spot if a seat is allotted.

​ Conclusion: Last Chance to Secure a PG AYUSH Seat

​The completion of Gujarat's 4th Online Stray-Vacancy Round for PG AYUSH admissions, leaving 74 seats open, marks a critical opportunity for aspirants who are still seeking a specialisation. This scenario is a testament to the complexities of the centralized counselling process, where preference and affordability often outweigh pure merit for final seat allocation. The final decision by the Admission Committee on conducting a fifth or institutional/offline round is pending but highly anticipated. For the 74 seats to be filled, a new advertisement is required, providing a final lifeline to those who missed out. Aspiring PG AYUSH professionals in Gujarat must now transition from passive waiting to proactive readiness, with all documentation and fees prepared, to seize this ultimate chance before the admission window for the 2025-26 academic session closes permanently.

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