AACCC Round 1 is the first central counselling opportunity for NEET-qualified students seeking AIQ AYUSH seats in BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS and B.Pharm-ITRA. For the 2026-27 session, Round 1 registration ran from 31 August to 13 September 2026, while choice filling was available from 9 to 13 September. The process is over now, but understanding exactly how it worked is useful for students checking past action, preparing for later rounds, or planning next year.
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Round 1 dates at a glance
| Activity | AACCC UG Round 1 2026-27 |
| Registration and fee payment | 31 August to 13 September 2026 |
| Choice filling | 9 to 13 September 2026 |
| Choice locking | 13 September 2026, afternoon to 11:55 PM |
| Seat allotment processing | 14-15 September 2026 |
| Round 1 result | 16 September 2026 |
| Reporting at allotted institute | 17-23 September 2026 |
These dates were checked against the 2026 AACCC schedule. Candidates should still treat the official AACCC portal as the final authority if a revised notice is issued.
Who could register in Round 1?
NEET-UG 2026 qualified candidates seeking seats covered by AACCC could register. AACCC handles 15% AIQ seats of participating Government/Government-Aided AYUSH colleges, seats of Central Universities/National Institutes covered by the scheme, and Deemed University seats. If you are not clear about the counselling authority, first read what AACCC AYUSH counselling covers and the difference between AIQ and state quota AYUSH seats.
Registration was more than creating a login
The registration stage included entering candidate details, selecting the counselling type, paying the non-refundable registration fee and the applicable refundable security deposit. The amount and refund conditions depend on the category and type of institution selected. Before paying in any round, check the AACCC registration fee and security deposit rules.
A payment confirmation is important. If money is debited but the portal does not show a successful transaction, do not make assumptions. Check the payment status and follow the official grievance route within the available time.
Choice filling: where most mistakes happen
Choice filling means arranging colleges and courses in the exact order you want them. The system does not know your preferred city, budget or course unless your choice order shows it. A higher choice should always be a seat you genuinely prefer over every choice below it. The detailed AACCC choice filling process explains how to build and lock the list.
Do not use cutoff alone
A college with a difficult previous cutoff can still be placed above realistic options because allotment works by preference and rank. Removing a desired college only because the last cutoff looked high can reduce your opportunity. A better approach is to mix ambitious, realistic and safer choices. The guide on how many AYUSH colleges to include in your choice list is useful for this planning.
Check fees before locking
Deemed and private-cost options can be much more expensive than government seats. Do not put a college high in the list if you cannot afford to join it. If you are considering high-fee options, read whether private and deemed AYUSH colleges should be included before locking.
What should have been ready before choice locking?
- NEET application and roll-number details.
- Correct category and reservation documents, where applicable.
- College preference list prepared outside the portal first.
- Fee and hostel budget for every serious choice.
- Recognition and course status of the colleges you are considering.
- Copies of admission documents required at reporting.
Even in an online counselling process, documents matter at reporting. Keep the AYUSH counselling document checklist ready instead of collecting papers after allotment.
Choice locking vs simply saving choices
Saving allows you to return and edit the list during the open window. Locking confirms the final order. Candidates should verify the complete sequence before locking because a wrong order can produce an allotment that is technically correct but personally unsuitable.
Wrong college order, missing a desired option or adding a seat you would never join are common errors. Review the AYUSH counselling mistakes that can lead to seat problems before the final lock.
What happened after Round 1 choice filling?
AACCC processed the submitted choices against merit, category, seat availability and counselling rules. The result was published on 16 September 2026. Candidates then had to understand whether to report, use free exit where applicable, or plan upgradation. The practical next step is covered in the AACCC Round 1 seat allotment result guide and the broader seat allotment next-steps guide.
FAQs
Can I register for AACCC after Round 1 is over?
Round 1 registration cannot be reopened by the candidate. Later AACCC rounds may allow fresh registration according to the schedule. Check the current AYUSH counselling live status rather than relying on an old Round 1 page.
Are Round 1 choices automatically used in the next round?
Candidates should follow the rule of the specific later round. AACCC may require fresh choice filling in later rounds, so never assume an old list will continue.
Is choice locking compulsory?
Candidates should complete locking within the official window and keep proof of the final list. The exact portal treatment of saved but unlocked choices should be checked in the current AACCC instructions.
Can I fill both BAMS and BHMS choices?
Yes, if you are eligible and the courses/institutes appear for you. Arrange them in the real order in which you would prefer to join.
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