Uttar Pradesh (UP) houses the highest number of BAMS colleges among northern states, making it a prime destination for Ayurveda aspirants. As of 2025, UP has 69 BAMS institutes, including 60+ private and 9 government colleges. Private colleges play a key role in catering to aspirants outside the state quota or those seeking additional options beyond government seats.
This guide dives into private BAMS colleges, exploring seat availability, fee structure, establishment history, and counselling dynamics.
UP AYUSH BAMS Counselling 2025 – Dates & Process
🗓 Important Milestones (Tentative)
- NEET UG result: ~13 June 2025
- UP AYUSH registration: July 2025
- Choice filling & locking: Late July – early August 2025
- Seat allotment (Round 1): August 2025
- Reporting/document verification: August 2025
- Second round: September 2025
- Mop-up round: October 2025
🎯 Process Overview
- NEET UG qualified aspirants apply for 85% UP state quota & 100% private seats via the official portal
- Merit list is generated based on NEET rank with reservation rules.
- Choices are filled in order of preferences.
- Seats allotted followed by reporting for document verification.
- Waitlists lead to next rounds, including mop-up to fill remaining seats.
📌 Who conducts?
- State counselling (for 85% state quota + private): UP Directorate of AYUSH via upayushcounselling.upsdc.gov.in
- All India Quota (AIQ) seats (15%): Central AACCC through aaccc.gov.in
Seat Matrix – Govt vs Private
UP AYUSH 2025 seat data shows:
- Government BAMS: 563 seats
- Private BAMS: 4,154 seats
- Total BAMS seats in counselling: ~4,717
This highlights the significance of private institutes — ~88% of BAMS seats are private. You can see how this affects admission:
| Category | Seats | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Government | 563 | ~12% |
| Private | 4,154 | ~88% |
| Total | 4,717 | 100% |
Private BAMS Colleges in Uttar Pradesh
Below are private colleges including establishment year, seat intake, and annual fees (approx).
| College | Location |
|---|---|
| Aligarh Unani and Ayurvedic Medical College | |
| Ankerite Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital | Lucknow |
| Baba Vishwanath Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital | Azamgarh |
| Babu Yugraj Singh Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital | Lucknow |
| Bapu Ayurvedic Medical College | Kopaganj |
| Bhagwant Ayurvedic College | Bijnor |
| Bharat Ayurved Medical College | |
| Bharat Ayurved Medical College | Muzaffarnagar |
| Bhartiya Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital | Amroha |
| Chandra Shekhar Singh Ayurved Sansthan | Kaushambi |
| Charak Ayurvedic Medical College | Hapur |
| CS Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital | Etah |
| Dhanvantari Ayurvedic Medical College | Bareilly |
| Divya Jyoti Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital | Ghaziabad |
| Doon Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital | Saharanpur |
| Dr Krishna Gopal Dwivedi Ayurvedic Medical College | Jhansi |
| Dronacharya Ayurvedic Educational Institute and Hospital | Saharanpur |
| Gangasheel Ayurvedic Medical College | Bareilly |
| Goel Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital | Lucknow |
| GS Ayurvedic Medical College | Hapur |
| Guru Gorakhnath Ayush University | Gorakhpur |
| IIMT Ayurvedic Medical College | Meerut |
| Institute of Ayush Medical Science | Lucknow |
| Ishan Ayurvedic Medical College and Research Centre | Greater Noida |
| Jeevak Ayurvedic Medical College And Hospital Research Centre | |
| Jeevan Jyoti Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital | |
| Kalawati Ayurvedic Medical College & Research Centre | |
| KVS Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital | Ghazipur |
| M.D. Ayurvedic College And Hospital | Agra |
| Mahaveer Ayurvedic Medical College | Meerut |
| Major SD Singh Ayurvedic College | Farrukhabad |
| Prabuddh Ayurvedic Medical College | Lucknow |
| Prakash Institute of Ayurvedic Medical Sciences and Research | Bulandshahr |
| Prem Raghu Ayurvedic Medical College | Agra |
| R.K. Ayurvedic Medical College And Hospital | Azamgarh |
| Rama Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital | Kanpur |
| RB Ayurvedic College | Agra |
| Sanjeevani Ayurvedic Medical College | Amroha |
| Sanskriti Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital | Mathura |
| Sardar Patel Institute of Ayurvedic Medical Sciences & Research Centre | |
| SAS Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital | Varanasi |
| SCPM Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital | Haripur, Gonda |
| Shivalik Ayurvedic Medical College | Azamgarh |
| Shree Ram Ayurvedic Medical College | Meerut |
| Shree Sai Ayurvedic Medical College | Aligarh |
| Shree Satya Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital | |
| Shri Babu Singh Daddu Ji Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital | Farrukhabad |
| Shri Krishna Ayurvedic Medical College | Varanasi |
| Shri Ramchandra Vaidya Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital | |
| SKS Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital | Mathura |
| Sri Babu Singh Jai Singh Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital | |
| Vaidya Yagya Dutt Sharma Ayurvedic Mahavidyalaya | Bulandshahr |
| Vivek College of Ayurvedic | Bijnor |
Eligibility Criteria & NEET Requirements
- NEET-UG mandatory for all AYUSH seats
- Minimum NEET percentile: 50% general; 40% reserved
- Age: 17 years by 31 December 2025 .
- Academic: 10+2 with PCB & English, passing with ≥50% marks.
- Domicile: For state quota, UP domicile eligibility applies. Private seats sometimes open to all India candidates.
Admission Strategy & Considerations
🎯 General Tips
- Understand seat type: For those without UP domicile, apply via AIQ (AACCC) or private seats (100%) via state portal.
- Ranking strategy: Colleges with lower fees may fill early—high NEET rank improves chances.
- Counselling rounds: 3 rounds expected—first, second, and mop-up
- Leave second round doors open: Especially if aiming for higher-ranked institution.
- Remember fees + extras: Factor in mess, hostel, exam, library charges, etc.
🧘 Location & Specialization
- Top city colleges: Lucknow, Meerut, Saharanpur.
- Regionals: Agra, Bareilly, Aligarh, etc.—good infrastructure and lower fees.
- Expansion: Newer colleges like Divya Jyoti, Kunwar Shekhar offer modern setups.
Infrastructure, Faculty & Career Trends
🏥 Infrastructure
- Most have on-campus hospital (50–100 beds), OPD, labs, classrooms.
- Universities like Glocal, Sanjeewani provide modern infrastructure.
👩🏫 Faculty & Research
- Faculty often include PhDs and experienced practitioners.
- Research opportunities vary—higher at older colleges (Meerut, Lucknow).
🔬 Career Outlook
- Live internships and clinical rounds in college hospitals.
- Post‑BAMS postgraduate options: MD (Ayurveda) across top colleges.
- Careers include clinical practice, pharma, academics, wellness centres, research, even overseas roles.
Conclusion
Uttar Pradesh offers a vibrant ecosystem of private BAMS colleges, with ~4,150 seats spread across 60–70 institutes. Fees range ₹2.0–3.8 L/year, depending on location, infrastructure, and years established. UP AYUSH counselling (state + mop-up) begins July–August with three rounds of seat allotment. To improve admission chances:
- Aim for strong NEET scores (>50th percentile)
- Monitor registration & choice filling in July
- Choose colleges by fee, infrastructure, proximity, and seat availability
- Use strategy across rounds to optimize seat allocation
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