Andhra Pradesh BAMS Admission 2026 – Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery
Andhra Pradesh BAMS Counselling 2026 is conducted by Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences (Dr. NTRUHS), Vijayawada for admission to Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery (BAMS) in Government and Private Ayurveda Medical Colleges of Andhra Pradesh. Admissions are done strictly through centralized online counselling based on NEET UG merit as per NCISM and Ministry of AYUSH regulations. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
BAMS Course Structure
- Course Duration: 5½ Years
- Academic Study: 4½ Years
- Compulsory Rotatory Internship: 1 Year
Andhra Pradesh BAMS Counselling Authority
- Conducting Body: Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences (NTRUHS)
- Location: Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
- Website: drntr.uhsap.in
Eligibility Criteria for Andhra Pradesh BAMS Admission
Educational Qualification
Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology and must be NEET UG qualified. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
NEET UG Cut-Off Percentile
- General / EWS – 50th Percentile
- General PwD – 45th Percentile
- SC / ST / BC – 40th Percentile
Age Criteria
- Minimum Age: 17 years as on 31 December 2026
- No upper age limit
Seat Distribution
- 15% All India Quota seats filled through AACCC
- 85% Competent Authority Quota seats filled by Dr. NTRUHS
- 50% seats in Private Colleges under Competent Authority Quota
Local Candidate Reservation
85% seats are reserved for Andhra Pradesh local candidates as per AP Educational Institutions Regulation Order. Local status is determined based on study or residence criteria in Andhra Pradesh. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Reservation Policy
- SC – 15%
- ST – 6%
- BC – 29% (BC-A, BC-B, BC-C, BC-D, BC-E)
- EWS – 10%
- Women – 33⅓% (Horizontal)
- PwD – 5%
- CAP (Army) – 1%
- NCC – 1%
Application Fee
- OC / BC – ₹2950
- SC / ST – ₹2360
Andhra Pradesh BAMS Counselling Process
Step-1: Online Application
Candidate must apply online and upload required documents.
Step-2: Merit List
Merit prepared based on NEET UG rank after certificate verification.
Step-3: Web Options
Candidate selects colleges through online choice filling.
Step-4: Seat Allotment
Seat allotted based on merit, reservation and availability.
Step-5: Reporting
Candidate must report to allotted college with original documents.
Documents Required
- NEET UG Rank Card
- 10th Certificate (DOB proof)
- 12th Marks Memo
- Study Certificates
- Transfer Certificate
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- EWS Certificate (if applicable)
- Local Status Certificate (if applicable)
- PwD / NCC / CAP Certificate (if applicable)
- Aadhar Card
- Passport size photo & signature
Important Legal Instructions
Admissions made without counselling, beyond sanctioned intake, or without original documents shall be treated as invalid and cancelled by NCISM / Ministry of AYUSH authorities.
