Supreme Court Verdict on BAMS Cutoff Sets Policy Direction for AYUSH Admissions in February

The Supreme Court’s verdict on the lowering of BAMS cut-off percentiles is shaping the final phase of AYUSH admissions. Following the recent legal proceedings, the Ministry of AYUSH and the AACCC are preparing for the February round of allotments. This report explores the verdict’s impact on Ayurvedic, Homeopathic, and Unani medical colleges and the updated schedule for aspirants.

The legal and administrative landscape for AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy) admissions in India has reached a definitive turning point today, February 2, 2026. A landmark Supreme Court Verdict on BAMS Cutoff has set the policy direction for the final rounds of admissions for the current academic year. The court has addressed petitions regarding the reduction of qualifying marks for BAMS and BHMS courses, similar to the recent shifts seen in NEET PG. This ruling is crucial for thousands of aspirants and hundreds of private AYUSH colleges that are currently facing high vacancy rates. According to the AACCC official portal, the final counselling schedule is being adjusted to reflect this judicial guidance.

The Verdict and Its Immediate Implications

The Supreme Court Verdict on BAMS Cutoff has provided clarity on whether the qualifying percentile should be lowered to ensure that seats in Indian traditional medicine systems do not go waste. The court’s decision balances the need for quality education with the reality of vacant seats in the rural healthcare infrastructure.

• Qualifying Percentile Revision: The court has allowed a one-time relaxation in the cut-off percentile for the 2025-26 session, bringing more students into the eligibility pool for the February rounds.
• Academic Standards: While allowing the relaxation, the bench emphasized that future admissions must adhere to the  National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) standards.
• Centralised Counselling: The AACCC (AYUSH Admissions Central Counseling Committee) has been directed to conduct a special stray vacancy round to accommodate newly eligible candidates.
• Legal Precedent: This ruling follows similar logic to the NEET PG cut-off reduction, as detailed in the NMC Information Desk archives.

Impact on AYUSH Admissions Schedule

Following the Supreme Court Verdict on BAMS Cutoff, the AYUSH counselling authorities have released an updated timeline for the final weeks of February. Aspirants are closely monitoring the AACCC PG 2026 counselling schedule for the latest registration links.

• Fresh Registration: A special 3-day window is expected to open in the second week of February for newly eligible candidates to register.
• Seat Matrix Updates: Over 5,000 vacant seats in Ayurvedic and Homeopathic colleges nationwide are being re-added to the matrix for the special round.
• State Quota Coordination: State AYUSH departments in Bihar, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh are synchronizing their local "Mop-up" rounds with the central schedule.
• Reporting Window: Successful candidates from this final round will be required to join their respective colleges by the end of February to ensure the academic session starts without further delay.

Institutional Responses and Quality Control

The Supreme Court Verdict on BAMS Cutoff has been welcomed by private college associations, who had petitioned for the reduction to ensure institutional viability. However, the Ministry of AYUSH Public Notices emphasize that there will be no compromise on the internship and clinical training standards for the new batch.

• Infrastructure Audits: NCISM will conduct surprise inspections of colleges seeing a high influx of students in the final round to ensure faculty availability.
• Digital Enrollment: Every student admitted under the revised cut-off must be enrolled via the centralized portal to prevent back-door admissions.
• Skill Development: Colleges are encouraged to provide bridge courses for students entering with lower percentiles to bring them up to par with the academic curriculum.
• Financial Oversight: The court has warned against "capitation fees" or unauthorized fee hikes by private institutions during the final allotment phase.

Conclusion

The Supreme Court Verdict on BAMS Cutoff on February 2, 2026, brings a sense of finality to the 2025-26 AYUSH admission cycle. By allowing a pragmatic reduction in cut-offs, the court has ensured that the nation's traditional medicine infrastructure remains robust and well-staffed. For the students, this verdict is a second chance to pursue their medical aspirations in the fields of Ayurveda and Homeopathy. As the AACCC prepares to launch the final special round in late February, the focus will be on the transparent and swift execution of seat allotments. This ruling not only addresses the current vacancy crisis but also reinforces the importance of traditional medicine in India’s holistic healthcare delivery model.

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