📌 Overview & Counselling Authority
Authority
Directorate of Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy (DIMH)
State Quota
85% (Govt) / 65-50% (Pvt)
AIQ
15% (via AACCC & State)
Courses Covered
BSMS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS
State Type
Open State (Pvt Mgmt Quota)
📌 Important Rule: For the Management category seats in Private AYUSH Colleges, candidates from All Over India are eligible. 15% AIQ in Self-Financing Institutions is also available.
✅ Eligibility Criteria & Domicile Rules
| Criteria | Details |
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| Nationality | Must be a citizen of India. |
| State Quota (Govt Seats) | Candidates must be native of Tamil Nadu. Students who studied VIII to XII in Tamil Nadu are automatically considered natives. |
| Open Merit (Management Quota) | Open to all India. Candidates from outside Tamil Nadu are eligible for management category seats. |
| NEET Qualification | Candidate must have obtained the minimum eligibility marks specified in NEET UG 2026. |
🎯 Tamil Nadu AYUSH Seat Reservation
Reservation policy followed by Tamil Nadu Government for State Quota seats.
| Category | Reservation % |
|---|
| Open Competition (OC) | 31% |
| Backward Community (BC) | 26.5% |
| Backward Community (Muslim - BCM) | 3.5% |
| Most Backward / Denotified Community (MBC/DNC) | 20% |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 18% (16% to SCA out of 18%) |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 1% |
📋 Counselling Process (Step-by-Step)
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1
Application & Registration
Fill the online application form on tnhealth.tn.gov.in and download the filled application. Some rounds may require sending hard copies.
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2
Merit List
The Selection Committee will publish the State Rank List based on the verified NEET UG scores and nativity.
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3
Counselling & Choice Filling
Eligible candidates must participate in the counselling process (online/offline as notified) and submit their preferences.
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Seat Allotment
Seats are allotted based on State Rank, Reservation Rule, and preferences submitted.
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Reporting & Admission
Download the allotment order, report to the allotted college within the stipulated time, and pay the tuition fee.
💳 Registration Fee & Security Deposit
Candidates must pay the application fee during registration and a processing fee before choice filling. Security deposit rules apply based on the quota.
| Fee Type | Government Quota | Management / AIQ in Pvt |
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| Application Fee (Non-Refundable) | ₹500 (SC/SCA/ST Exempted) | ₹1,000 |
| Processing Fee (Before Choice Filling) | ₹500 | ₹1,000 |
📌 Security Deposit: A refundable security deposit may be required for Private College choices as notified by DIMH Chennai before the choice-locking phase (typically adjusted against tuition fees if admitted).
📁 Documents Required for Verification
Candidates must submit/upload original and self-attested copies of the following documents during the counselling process:
NEET UG 2026 Admit Card & Scorecard
Class 10th Certificate (DOB Proof)
Class 11th & 12th Marksheet
Transfer Certificate (TC)
Tamil Nadu Nativity Certificate (For Govt Quota)
Community Certificate (OBC/MBC/SC/ST)
First Graduate Certificate (If applicable)
Income Certificate (If applicable)
Bonafide Certificate (For 7.5% Govt School Quota)
Aadhaar Card / Valid Photo ID
� Tamil Nadu AYUSH Fee Structure
Official fee structure for Private Self-Financing AYUSH Colleges in Tamil Nadu.
| Quota Type | Annual Tuition Fee (BSMS/BAMS/BHMS) |
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| Government Quota in Self Financing Colleges | ₹1,25,000/- |
| Management Quota in Self Financing Colleges | ₹2,50,000/- |
| All India Quota (AIQ 15%) in Self Financing Colleges | ₹1,25,000/- |
| Government Medical Colleges | As per Govt Norms |
📌 Note: In Self-Financing Institutions, Govt Quota is 65% in Non-Minority and 50% in Minority colleges.
🏥 Complete AYUSH Colleges List in Tamil Nadu
| SN | College Name | Location | Course | Total Seats |
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| 1 | Government Siddha Medical College | Palayamkottai | BSMS | 100 |
| 2 | Government Siddha Medical College | Chennai | BSMS | 60 |
| 3 | Government Ayurveda Medical College | Kottar, Nagercoil | BAMS | 60 |
| 4 | Government Unani Medical College | Chennai | BUMS | 60 |
| 5 | Government Homoeopathy Medical College | Thirumangalam, Madurai | BHMS | 50 |
| SN | College Name | Location | Est. | Total Seats |
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| 1 | Maria Siddha Medical College And Hospital | Thottavaram | 2015 | 100 |
| 2 | Excel Siddha Medical College And Research Centre | Pallakkapalayam | 2001 | 60 |
| 3 | JSA Medical College for Siddha and Research Centre | Chennai | - | 60 |
| 4 | Nandha Siddha Medical College & Hospital | Erode-Perundurai | 2017 | 60 |
| 5 | Sivaraj Siddha Medical College | Salem | - | 50 |
| 6 | Sri Sai Ram Siddha Medical College and Research Centre | Chennai | 2011 | 50 |
| 7 | Akila Thiruvithamcore Siddha Vaidya Sangam | Thiruvithamcore | - | 40 |
| 8 | Velumailu Siddha Medical College and Hospital | Chennai | 2001 | 40 |
| 9 | RVS Siddha Medical College and Hospital | Coimbatore | 2009 | 30 |
| SN | College Name | Location | Est. | Total Seats |
|---|
| 1 | Maria Ayurveda Medical College | Thottavaram | 2017 | 60 |
| 2 | Nandha Ayurveda Medical College & Hospital | Erode | 2001 | 60 |
| 3 | Sri Sairam Ayurveda Medical College & Research Centre | Chennai | 2001 | 50 |
| 4 | Ayurveda College | Coimbatore | 1978 | 40 |
| 5 | Dharma Ayurveda College | Kancheepuram | 1997 | 40 |
| SN | College Name | Location | Est. | Total Seats |
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| 1 | Sarada Krishna Homoeopathy Medical College | Kulasekharam | 2000 | 100 |
| 2 | Venkateswara Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital | Porur | 2000 | 100 |
| 3 | White Memorial Homoeopathy Medical College | Attoor | 1980 | 100 |
| 4 | Excel Homoeopathy Medical College And Research Centre | Komarapalayam | 2019 | 100 |
| 5 | Maria Homeopathic Medical College & Hospital | Kanyakumari | 2015 | 60 |
| 6 | Dr Hahnemann Homoeopathy Medical College | Namakkal | 2000 | 50 |
| 7 | Martin Homoeopathy Medical College & Hospital | Coimbatore | 2000 | 50 |
| 8 | RVS Homoeopathy Medical College and Hospital | Coimbatore | 2001 | 50 |
| 9 | Sivaraj Homoeopathy Medical College And Research Institute | Salem | 2001 | 50 |
| SN | College Name | Course | Seats |
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| 1 | Shri Jayendra Saraswati Ayurved College, Chennai | BAMS | 60 |
| 2 | Vinayaka Missions Homoeopathic Medical College, Salem | BHMS | 100 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who conducts the Tamil Nadu AYUSH Counselling?
The Selection Committee, Directorate of Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy, Chennai conducts the Tamil Nadu state counselling for BSMS, BAMS, BUMS, and BHMS.
What is the fee for Private BAMS/BSMS Colleges in Tamil Nadu?
Under the Government Quota, the fee is ₹1,25,000 per annum. Under the Management Quota, the fee is ₹2,50,000 per annum for Self Financing Colleges.
Are non-Tamil Nadu students eligible for TN AYUSH counselling?
Yes, Tamil Nadu allows candidates from other states to participate through the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) in Self-Financing Institutions and Management Quota.
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